February 24, 2017

March Chamber Luncheon Features Lori Bestler, National Motivational Speaker and Strategic Mind Coach 
Tuesday, March 14th

Join us for the March Chamber Luncheon on Tuesday, March 14th.  Our guest speaker is Lori Bestler, CEO, National Motivational Speaker, and Strategic Mind Coach.

Are you ready to take some time to understand how to rewire your brain and improve your thinking to increase your level of success?
Attend this lunchtime presentation and you'll:
  • Understand what the major cause of conflict, reactivity, and feeling offended is.
  • Discover how emotional stress inhibits cognitive function, focus, productivity, and health. 
  • Learn why "busy brains" chase that shiny lure, are more stressed, and often are unable to reach their full potential.
Leave Lori's presentation learning a technique to immediately reduce stress, negative thinking, and improve focus to more quickly realize your goals and dreams

Plus, a delicious hot luncheon and quality networking time. 




March Chamber Luncheon
Tuesday, March 14th
11:30am - 1:00pm
Stella's on 97 Neighborhood Grille
7050 Scandia Trail North, Forest Lake
$25 Members/$35 Non-Members
Registration Deadline:  Monday, March 13th.  Registrations cancelled after this time will be invoiced.
 

Grow Your Referral Network with Coffee & Connections - Wyoming  
Friday, March 3rd

Join us for Coffee & Connections - Wyoming, the Chamber's monthly referral networking event.  This event is FREE to Chamber members, and no RSVP is required! 
 
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.
 
This event is not just for businesses located in Wyoming - it's designed to bring Chamber members from across the area together for a structured, facilitated approach to growing business.
 
Bring your business cards and a sixty second commercial for your business.  Be prepared to meet new people and make new connections!
 
Friday, March 3rd (first Friday of every month)
7:45 - 8:45am
Fairview Lakes Medical Center - Board Room
(through atrium towards cafeteria, up the stairs on the right)
5200 Fairview Boulevard, Wyoming ( Click here for a map)
 
 
Facilitated by:
Matt Faschingbauer






  
Showcase Your Business to the Community
March 25, 2017

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!

Click here to download a presentation with details on the expo.

Click here to download an Exhibitor Registration Form.

Click here to download information about a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities.

Questions about the Expo?  Contact Alissa Ralph, Chamber of Commerce Event Coordinator at events@flacc.org


Lakes Area Expo
Saturday, March 25th
9:00am - 1:30pm
Maranatha Assembly of God Church

Marketing Partners:

What's Happening?
News, events, and announcements from fellow Chamber of Commerce members.


 

Congratulations Frandsen Bank & Trust!  
 
The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) recently recognized twenty-four Minnesota banks for their community involvement. Banks play an important and vital role in their communities, and to honor and recognize their involvement, the MBA created the Community Champion recognition program.
 
Frandsen Bank & Trust is one of the twenty-four Community Champions that worked with hundreds of organizations in their communities, providing funding, volunteers, materials, supplies, or food for their neighbors. Recipients of the recognition range in size from small community banks to large banks with multiple branches.
 
In total, these banks donated over $1.2 million to over 600 organizations including the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, United Way, Salvation Army, American Cancer Society, Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics, Minnesota Business Venture, local schools, churches, and non-profits. 931 employees from these banks dedicated over 34,000 hours at variety of volunteer events or programs.
 
MBA President/CEO Joe Witt congratulated the recipients. "This extraordinary level of volunteer participation by Minnesota banks demonstrates their deep commitment to the communities they serve," said Witt. "In addition to providing the capital that helps families and local businesses thrive, the banking industry's record of supporting local programs is second to none. The MBA is pleased to recognize these 24 banks for their commitment to making a real difference in their local communities."  

National Leadership Development Conference 

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures, the parent company of Grand Casinos, is proud to announce the second annual National Leadership Development Conference will be held at Grand Casino Hinckley from June 19-21, 2017.

The Conference is a premier educational and motivational experience dedicated to helping people become and remain consistent, engaged leaders.  The theme for the 2017 conference is "Discover your potential - embrace your leadership legacy."

Speakers include:
  • Morris Morrison - Leaders Who Thrive
  • Richard Coffey - Fear of Unknown
  • Justin Huenemann - Leading with Inspiration
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.  Purchase by March 31 and receive a $100 early bird discount off the regular conference price of $399.  Two nights stay at the Grand Casino Hinckley hotel are included in the price of the ticket.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 
 
 
 
Upcoming Supplements

The Forest Lake Times is featuring two upcoming supplements - the Progress edition and Down Through the Years.  Showcase your business through one of the specialized advertising packages available - click on the links below for details:



For more information, please contact Samara Bilyeu-Anderson at (763) 233-0713 or samara.anderson@ecm-inc.com
 


March 16 Purse Bingo
We will be giving each and every one of our lucky winners an AUTHENTIC handbag/ and or accessories from Coach, Michael Kors and Kate Spade. Each game will pay out a value of up to $225 in merchandise!!

If you are the sole winner of a bingo you will choose a handbag valued at $150 to $225. If there are 2 winners you each choose a handbag valued $75 to $150. If there are 3 or more winners they will split cash of $150.00

The Spring Lake Park Lions Lic #00584 will be hosting this event and playing a total of 13 games at $2 per game. Admission packet sales will start at 5:45PM. Admission packets are $26, and additional packet will be available to be purchased for $4. Bingo starts at 6:30PM.

Must be 18 years of age to play, every bingo player is required to purchase an admission packet to daub paper. No children are allowed to play.

This event is not sponsored nor connected with Coach or Michael Kors or Kate Spade.
Hard Working/Dependable Construction Workers Needed Now!

Tired of driving to the cities and dealing with traffic?  Are you a hard worker and extremely dependable and willing to learn something new every day?  Then you need to apply at Prefer Paving & Ready Mix!

Prefer Paving & Ready Mix is a 20+ year old family owned paving/ready mix company that keeps expanding each and every year!  They offer $17/hour to start DOQ, benefits, and other opportunities for possible advancement.

Strict requirements:  Class A license, clean drug test, valid medical card, excellent driving record, great work history, ethic and attitude!

To apply, contact jamie@preferpavinginc.com.
Family Pathways 2017 Barn Bash Benefit

When: May 18, 2017 5:30pm

Where: Bloom Lake Barn, Shafer, MN
17147 Bloom Lake Road, Shafer, MN 55074

Tickets: Early bird $50 after May 1 $60

Info: Experience a true Family Pathways-style celebration at the beautiful
Bloom Lake Barn . Eat, Drink, and Tap your toes while raising money for the important work of Family Pathways, our donors, and volunteers. Ticket includes appetizers, dinner, live music, auction, and the awesome feeling of knowing that you're part of something GREAT! All proceeds benefit our Hunger Relief, Aging, Youth, and Refuge Network domestic violence services. Go to www.familypathways.org for more information.

Contact Michelle at
MichelleT@familypathways.org or call 651-674-8040 for ticket, sponsorship, and auction information and questions.

Upcoming Events at the Forest Lake American Legion

Flake Fest Fun Event
  • 2/24 5th Annual Redneck Party @ 8 pm
  • American Legion - You might be a Redneck ....   Free Event
  • DJ Music with DJ Cliff ~ Games ~ Prizes ~ Redneck Appetizers
  • Drink Specials ~ Costume Contest - Cash Prizes
 
Forest Lake 4th of July Fundraiser
  • 2/25 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off and Brew Fest @ 1 - 4 pm
  • American Legion 4th of July Fundraiser    $10 per person or $15 per couple
  • Stop by and sample 15-20 different Chili's, 8 different home brews and craft beers from 4 different vendors....  Vote for your favorites... 
  • 40" TV Drawing and fabulous prizes all day... 
 
Forest Lake Yellow Ribbon Fundraiser
  • 2/26 8th Annual Forest Lake Yellow Ribbon AYCE Breakfast @ 9 - Noon
  • American Legion     $9 Adults and $5 Children under 10 years
  • Build your own omelets, Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes
  • biscuits and gravy, fruit, french toast, juice, milk and coffee
 
Forest Lake 4th of July Fundraiser
  • 3/4 4th Annual Red, White and Brew Mini Golf Pub Crawl
  • Registration @ Noon Shotgun start @ 1 p.m.
    • 2017 costume theme - Any Musical Band, Group or Singers (Costumes Not Mandatory)
      • $25 per golfer - teams of four includes - Drink Specials, Bus ride, Awards Party @ 5 p.m. with music and food... $50 Drawing for Early Registration ~~ Ends February 24th Registration form available at www.post225.com.
         
Summer Advertising Packages Now Available

A1 Better Movie Theater Advertising is offering summer advertising packages at the Lakes 5 Movie Theater in Forest Lake.  Packages start May 28th and run through August 28th.  Deadline is April 28th.

Call Darrin Mitchell at (218) 851-5582 for details on the variety of advertising packages available.

Contact:
Ted W. Blank, Executive Director
P.O. Box 474, Forest Lake, MN  55025  |  651.464.3200 | chamber@flacc.org