In response to member requests, the Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that we are launching a completely redesigned business expo called the
Lakes Area Expo! The Lakes Area Expo will offer your business the opportunity to connect - in person - with area residents in an exhibit hall format. In addition, we'll have some great promotional and visibility opportunities for your business!
The event will be held on
Saturday, March 25th 2017 at Maranatha Church (24799 Highway 61 North, Forest Lake).
We've got a fantastic expo planned, and have invested in a marketing plan to bring area residents to the expo, and to your booth!
Please join us for a free introduction to the Expo and learn 9 Tips for a SUCCESSFUL Expo Booth. We'll cover the basics of the Expo - exhibit booth and other promotional opportunities - as well as walk through the highlights of the program and marketing plan, designed to ensure that we bring in plenty of area residents.
Wednesday, December 7th
8:00 - 9:00am
Forest Lake City Center (City Hall)
Second Floor Community Room
1408 South Lake Street, Forest Lake
This event will be your first opportunity to reserve exhibit hall space!
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Annual Holiday Luncheon & Ugly Sweater Contest
Tuesday, December 13th
Join us for our annual Holiday Luncheon and Ugly Sweater Contest, the last Chamber Luncheon of 2016. We'll have holiday-themed networking time, a great meal, our traditional Ugly Sweater Contest, and fun prizes...plus a preview of Chamber programs and events in 2017. Bring a guest, or bring your co-workers!
Tuesday, December 13th
11:30am - 1:00pm
Vannelli's by the Lake
55 South Lake Street, Forest Lake
1408 South Lake Street, Forest Lake
$25 Members/$35 Non-Members
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 9th
Sponsored by:
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What's Happening?
News, events, and announcements from fellow Chamber of Commerce members.
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Forest Lake Lakers Host Toys for Tots Drive
December 2nd
The Forest Lake Lakers hockey team is hosting a Toys for Tots donation drive at their
 upcoming games. Fans are asked to brighten the holidays for children in need by bringing in new, unwrapped toys to the following games:
- Friday, December 2nd - 7:30pm: US Marines will be present to collect toys and drop the puck!
Lakers home games are played at the Forest Lake Sports Center, 5530 206th Street North in Forest Lake.
For complete schedule and ticket information, please click here!
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Lakes Apparel Grand Opening
December 3rd
Lakes Apparel, 608 South Lake Street in Forest Lake, is under new management! Join
 new owner Dan Babineau and his staff for a grand opening open house:
Saturday, December 3rd
9am - 1pm
Drawings and magnet give aways. Cookies and Coffee Galore, Hot cider too! Bring the kids to see if Santa was thinking the same thing they were :)
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Holiday Open House at Green Door Consignment Company
Friday, December 2nd & Saturday, December 3rd
Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping at
Green Door Consignment Company's Holiday Open House! Stop by on
Friday between Friday between 10am - 6pm or Saturday between 10am - 4pm for 15-75% off storewide, free refreshments, and drawings for gift certificates!
Green Door Consignment Company is located at 25 North Lake Street, Suite 125 in Forest Lake. Plenty of free parking in the rear, on the lake side!
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Friends Make a Difference Mentoring Program
Help Mentor At-Risk Youth
The YMCA's Friends Make a Difference Mentoring program's goal is to facilitate healthy  development of at-risk youth in grades K-12 by providing adult mentors who can act as a friend, provide personal and professional advice, and lend an ear. Research indicates that, if given the opportunity to engage in a trusting and caring relationship, youth will benefit in multiple areas of their lives. Over 1,000 students & mentors have participated in this program since 1998.
The program strengthens our community and offers our youth role models who help with leadership and character development, learning and life-long skill building
Mentor and mentee may play games, participate in a service project, work on goal setting or simply talk. Activities are individualized based on the needs of the student. Parents/guardians also provide input regarding the needs of their child, and the goals of the match. The program runs from September/early October-May.
To be a mentor, you don't need special skills, just the ability to listen and to offer friendship, guidance and encouragement to a young person. You'll be amazed by how much you get out of the experience as well!
Mentoring opportunities are currently available at fifteen schools in three districts. Forest Lake, Chisago Lakes, and North Branch.
Mentors meet once or twice a month over the students lunch break during the school year. (September-May).
To apply or for more information, please contact April Yetter, Outreach Director at (651) 747-0803 or [email protected].
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American Legion Wedding Expo
Saturday, February 4th
The Forest Lake American Legion Event and Banquet Center's First Annual Wedding
 Expo will take place on
Saturday, February 4th, 2017 from 10am - 3pm. This new Wedding Expo is aimed at showcasing and supporting wedding-related businesses in the greater Forest Lake Area.
Your business is invited to be a vendor at this event!
Click here to download a vendor registration form and information packet, or contact Vicki Pearson, Banquet and Event Coordinator, at (651) 276-0871 or [email protected].
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Tried & True Small Engines Fall Machine Drive
Help Youth Get Into the Trades!
Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau's Tried and True Small Engine program is seeking
 donations of lawn and garden power equipment. Are you planning to replace your lawn mower, weed whip, or other lawn equipment in the spring? Donate it and receive a tax deduction!
Donations can be dropped off at the Tried and True Small Engine Shop at 27540 Forest Boulevard, Wyoming Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3:00 - 7:00pm.
Questions? Contact Matt Howard at (651) 464-3685.
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Exclusive Advertising Opportunity for Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Members
The Forest Lake Times and Chamber of Commerce run a full page, full color ad every month, including information from the Chamber, such as ribbon cuttings, upcoming events, annual award winners, and more.
Show your support for the Chamber and boost your visibility in the community through monthly sponsorship opportunities, starting at $60 per month. Extra value - add $20 and your ad will run on line on
www.ForestLakeTimes.com for a week!
Click here to download more information on the Chamber page, or contact Samara at (763) 233-0713/
[email protected] or Nick Hall at (763) 233-0711/
[email protected].
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Gettin' Cold for YOUR Cause!
2017 Rotary Winter Plunge
Once again, the Forest Lake Rotary Club is partnering with other organizations to jointly raise funds by jumping into frosty, frigid, and frozen Forest Lake on
Saturday, February 25th, 2017.
Chamber of Commerce Members: Please consider sponsoring the Winter Plunge through one of the many sponsorship opportunities available.
Click here to download a 2017 Plunge Sponsorship Information Form.
Plungers: This is the perfect time to start organizing your team!
Click here to visit the Winter Plunge website with all the details, including information on Challenge Grants that can help you boost your fundraising efforts!
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