SeptOberfest decorations and topiaries are being installed this week! Thank you to all the Business Sponsors and Volunteers that make this grand event possible.
Wabasha-Kellogg Travel Planner Advertising Agreements are being mailed!
Ad reservation deadline is September 14, 2016. Reserve your space early- advertising space is limited!
  • This is the new 2017 WKTP Edition
  • Will be 40 pages with a circulation of 50,000
  • All advertisers receive a FREE listing in the business directory

Read more about the WKTP

 

Production Schedule:

  • September 14th - Ad reservations due
  • November 4th - Artwork submission deadline
  • November 4th - Payment due in full
The Wabasha Chamber Welcomes Lori Owen as our new Events and Promotions Coordinator.

I started working with the Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce/CVB on August 2nd, 2016. My previous employment has been in marketing and adverting. As a freelance artist, I look forward to working in a small town with so many creative people. I live in rural Nelson and I am grateful to be working close to home and being part of the Wabasha community.

Contact Lori:  events@wabashamn.org
Scentsy Fragrance has something for everyone no matter what age and what price range.
We are the face of wickless candles, but offering more than ever! From our no flame/low wattage warmers, non-toxic waxes to our skin and laundry products, there is surely something to catch your nose! With no soot, flames, or toxins in ANY of our products, they are safe for all loved ones in your home, even your furry ones! If you'd like to smell a couple or all 80 fragrances we offer, please call me, Erin at 651-347-7110. I keep a variety of inventory on hand and my home is open to anyone interested in Scentsy. Business hours are Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. Any others days please call to set up an appointment. You can also shop online 24/7 at https://erinperalta.Scentsy.us
What you should know about your ad in the 2017 Wabasha-Kellogg Travel Planner 
Ad Space Limitations: There will be a limited number of ads in each ad size category, so ads will be on a first come first serve basis. 

Ad Design Services (NEW AD): The design team is offering ad layouts for each advertiser. Layout will consist of a professionally designed ad, utilizing images and information supplied by each advertiser. Two (2) rounds of proofs (changes) are included in the ad price. 

Ad Proofs: Each advertiser will be responsible for the approval of, and signing-off of, their final draft.

Wabasha's First Urgent Care to Open September 6th
Eagle Valley Chiropractic is excited to welcome Wabasha's first Urgent Care!

Denay Kelly, APRN will begin after hours Urgent Care services on September 6th.

The walk in clinic will offer similar services as any of the retail clinics in bigger metropolitan areas at a fraction of the cost of an emergency room visit or primary care clinic visit. To keep these cost low cash, credit or check are only being accepted and a list of services will be posted at the clinic as well as the cost of each of these services. Most all services are under $100 and laceration repairs and fracture care will be at a higher cost.

Learn More
Don't Forget VIP NIGHT at Grandpa's Barn

The Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce/CVB volunteers are busy unpacking merchandise the vendors delivered to Grandpa's Barn. The opening day for Grandpa's Barn, The Attic, The Woodshop, Anderson House Boutique and Proud's Bridgeside Antiques is September 9th at 9am. The Boutiques will run September 9th through October 16th with the hours 9am to 5pm every day.

Grandpa's Barn is hosting a V.I.P. night for Chamber Businesses and Social Members on Thursday, September 8th from 4pm-6pm. 

You will be the first to view and purchase products the in-home businesses have brought. The Barn will also have antiques, rustic and shabby chic décor and a variety of other merchandise. Snacks and refreshments will be provided, compliments of the AmericInn of Wabasha.

If you are not a social member, please come to the event and fill out an application to be a member. Door prizes will be given away but you must be present to win.
Watermelon Festival - September 9-10-11
5 Seasonal Boutiques - September 9 to October 16
SeptOberfest - September 9 to October 23  
August Basket Winner - 
Brittany Patterson!
LOST : WHITE FOLDING TABLES

The chamber office is missing two white tables -- the ones that fold in half.  Please let us know if you know who may have borrowed them or stored them somewhere for us.  Thanks for your help!  
September Basket Winners

Ed Hahn
Melissa Meyer

**Prizes will be held for 30 days and then they will be put back into the prize closet for another time. All prizes can be picked up at the Chamber office during regular business hours.
The Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce/CVB launched its first quarterly Chamber Chew on August 25 th at the Bluffs at Coffee Mill Golf! 

There was a good turnout for the gathering of members - with updates on the happenings at the Chamber office, Riverboat Days and numerous other questions. 

To sum it up, it was a good social hour, wonderful conversation/chew and great food. 

The next Chamber Chew should happen in November - so watch for an upcoming date!  

All the Best ~ 
Jane Glander, Interim Executive Director 
Wabasha-Kellogg Chamber of Commerce & Convention Visitors Bureau
New email addresses for the Chamber Office:

Event Coordinator: events@wabashamn.org
Bookkeeper/Office Manager: travelinfo@wabashamn.org