Regional Speed Networking Event
The Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce, Quad Chamber of Commerce, and Hugo Business Association will be hosting a special Regional Speed Networking event:
Thursday, September 22
11:30am - 1:00pm
Running Aces Casino & Racetrack
$20 - cash/credit card/check only - pay at the door
Expand your network through this fun, interactive event.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
The Quad Chamber of Commerce will be handling registration for this event.
Click here for a registration form, or email [email protected].
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Chamber of Commerce Annual Award Nominations
Each year, the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce presents awards to the businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations who make our community the great place it is to live, work, and play.
The Chamber makes these awards upon the nominations of you, members of the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, and presents them at our Annual Meeting Luncheon, which will be held on Tuesday, October 11th.
Click here for an online form where you can nominate deserving businesses, individuals, and non-profit organizations. There's also a full description of each award.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, September 16th.
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Coffee & Connections-Forest Lake
Grow your Referral Marketing Network!
Referral marketing is one of the most cost-effective and trusted ways to win new business
. It's the simple process of gaining a network of individuals who understand and trust your company enough to refer you to their own networks if the need for your product/service should arise.
If you're looking to invest some of your limited time in building your referral marketing network in 2016, join us for Coffee & Connections - the Chamber's structured, facilitated networking group. This monthly networking event is FREE to Chamber members, and no RSVP is required! Bring your business cards and be prepared to introduce your business to other attendees.
Wednesday, September 21st
7:45 - 8:45am
Forest Lake Sports Center
2nd Floor Conference Room
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What's Happening?
News, events, and announcements from fellow Chamber of Commerce members.
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Forest Lake Lakers Home Opener
The
Forest Lake Lakers junior hockey team is hosting a Parking Lot Party to celebrate the Home Opener of their 2016-17 season! Please join them from
11:00am - 1:00pm on
Sunday, September 18th at the Forest Lake Sports Center (
click here for a map).
Free meal with purchase of game ticket, meet the players from 11am - Noon, DJ Dan, and kids activities!
Click here for more information.
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OSHA 10 & OSHA 30 Classes
Forest Lake Area Schools Community Education is now offering OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 classes for Construction and General Industry.
No need to travel - classes will be held in the evening at Forest Lake Area High School!
Register now - classes start in October. For more information or to register,
click here or call (651) 982-8110
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Back to School Fall Baby Clothing Drive
Lakes Life Care Center for Women in Forest Lake is in need of new baby clothes for newborn babies and their mothers. Please consider a donation of new baby clothes - currently seeking boys and girls clothes for ages 0-12 months, but any size will be accepted. They are also in need of large diapers, wipes, and sippy cups for new mothers.
Donations of items and financial gifts (please make checks payable to Lakes Life Care Center and note "Baby Clothes Drive" in the memo line) will be accepted at the following Forest Lake businesses:
For more information, visit
www.lakeslifecarecenter.org or call Jill at (651) 464-4340.
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Green Door Consignment Company is Teaming Up with the Fairview Lakes Auxiliary for a Fashion Show and Brunch!
Purchase your $10 ticket at the Green Door!
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Join Birchwood Senior Living at the Walk to End Alzheimer's
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Sporting Clays Benefit
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Black Tie, Blue Jeans Night
Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau will be hosting their annual Black Tie, Blue Jeans Night fundraiser on
Friday, September 23rd at 6:00pm at Vannelli's by the Lake in downtown Forest Lake.
Make your reservations today for a night of fun and magic! The evening includes a "Hocus Pocus" social hour, a delicious "Presto Chango" sit down dinner, silent and live auction, entertainment by magician Travis Simms, and more. Proceeds benefit the LAYSB's youth enrichment, jobs plus, and mentoring programs.
Click here for details or to purchase your tickets!
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Upcoming Events at the Forest Lake VFW
Saturday, September 17
Monday, September 19: 1-7pm
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Call Terry Larson at 651-464-2600 to reserve your donation time.
Sunday, September 25th
Sunday, September 25
Wednesday, September 28: 4-6pm
Thursday, September 29: 5-7pm
Girl Scout Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Thursday, October 6
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