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Chamber news, updates & events

Monday, November 24th, 2025

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

Upcoming Events:

TOMORROW! November 25th @ 4:30pm- Business After Hours @ Weichert Realtors

November 27th & 28th- Office Closed. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

November 29th- Small Business Saturday

December 4th- Be Local Buy Local Meeting

December 11th- Morning Mingle @ Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home

December 11th @ 4:30pm- Winter Walk

December 18th- Holiday Social @ Reunion

Check out our full calendar of events HERE!

We are booking our networking events in 2026 and you could be a host! Email Rachel if you are interested.

Morning Mingle: Every 2nd Thursday of the month 7:30-8:30am
Business After Hours: Every 4th Tuesday of the month 4:30-6pm

Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available!

Join us in celebrating the holiday season at Northfield’s 27th Annual Winter Walk on Thursday, December 11th — one of the community’s most cherished traditions! Thousands of visitors fill downtown each year to enjoy twinkling lights, carolers, horse-drawn carriages, festive shopping, and family fun.

This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your business to a large and enthusiastic audience, increase brand visibility, and connect with the community during one of the most magical nights of the year. Whether you have a storefront downtown or not, we’ll make sure you have a great location to join the celebration.

✨ Celebrate. Participate. Showcase your business this Winter Walk! ✨

Click HERE to Download the Sponsorship Form

Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is THIS SATURDAY, and we want to help shine a spotlight on all the amazing deals and specials our local businesses have planned! If your business is offering promotions, hosting an event, or sharing something unique for Small Business Saturday, please email the details to Rachel so we can include you in our community-wide social media promotions.

We also have Small Business Saturday swag available for anyone to pick up—canvas totes, stickers, signs, and posters—to help you decorate, promote, and celebrate! Swing by our 24/7 lobby at 19 Bridge Square to grab what you need and get ready for a fantastic Small Business Saturday in Northfield!

Holiday Passport

Shop local and get rewarded this holiday season — when you spend $485 at any Chamber member business, you’ll have a chance to win exciting prizes!

There’s nothing businesses need to do — customers simply collect their receipts from local Chamber businesses and bring them to the Northfield Chamber office to be entered. You can join the fun too! Click HERE to download your Holiday Passport, start shopping small, and support our local community. The passport program runs through December 12th, so start collecting those receipts this weekend!

Paid Leave begins January 1, 2026.

Here is what you need to know:

Employers Roles and Responsibilities: https://pl.mn.gov/employers/roles-and-responsibilities
Employer Resource Toolkit: https://pl.mn.gov/tookits/employer-resource-toolkit
Fact Sheet: Click HERE
Standard Workplace Poster: Click HERE
Equivalent Leave Plan Poster: Click HERE

Click Here for Business Businessperson Nominations

Click Here for Hospitality Nominations

Nominations Are now Open!

We are now accepting submissions for the 2025 Business of the Year, Businessperson of the Year, and Hospitality Awards. These awards honor outstanding leadership, exceptional service, and the remarkable contributions that make Northfield’s business community thrive.

If you know a business or individual who deserves to be recognized, we encourage you to submit your nomination today!

And don’t forget to save the date for our Annual Awards Banquet on January 29th, where we will celebrate all of our deserving winners.

Member Events & News

To submit your events and news, email Rachel!

Awakened Healing Center will be having their Grand Opening on Saturday, November 29th. Click HERE for more details.
Community Action Center is having their annual Operation Joy gift-sharing program. Click
HomeTown Credit Union welcomes new insurance agent, Corey Madrid, to the Owatonna location. Click HERE to read the full press release.
One Day at The Depot (Formerly called Tis’ The Season Holiday Market) will be held on December 6th, 10am-5pm at the Northfield Depot.
Northfield Hockey Association is hosting their 3rd annual Hockey Day Northfield on December 13th. Click HERE for more details.

Thank You Stakeholder Members!

Northfield Chamber of Commerce & Tourism www.northfieldchamber.com | 507.645.5604 | 19 Bridge Square