Weekly PRLA Chamber of Commerce  & Tourism 
Member News and Calendar of Events Updates!
October 18, 2019
Clancy's Benefit for Scott Donahue
Saturday, October 19, 2019-4:00 PM-8:00 PM





Paul Bunyan Forest Riders Annual Fall Trail Ride
Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 8:00 AM
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Come and enjoy a fall color trail ride before the forest closes for the season. We will be basing our rides out of the Stompin' Grounds campground, 3.6 miles north of Akeley, MN on highway 64. Look for the blue Stompin' Grounds signs. 
Your Invited to ACE Hardware's 95th Birthday
Saturday, October 19 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us for great deals, Birthday Cake, Coffee, punch and fun! Hope to see you there!
 



Coffee & Conversation
Wednesday, October 23, 2019-1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Pike's Corn Maze Halloween Family Spooktacular
Friday, October 25, 2019-5:00 PM-9:00 PM

Tattersall Craft Cocktail Tazting
Saterday, October 26, 2019
2:00 PM-1:00 PM
We will have Blaine Young "Tattersall Spirit Guide" hanging out with uz throughout the entire day.  Ztop in & try one of the amazing craft cocktailz off our cuztom Zorbaz/Tattersall menu made by your favorite Zorbaz bartender.  Hang out with Blaine late with Tripwire, at our Halloween Coztume Party from 9pm-1am!
Halloween Party & Tripwire in Concert at Zorbaz
Saturday, October 26, 2019-9:00 PM-1:00 AM
We've invited Tripwire to celebrate Halloween with uz at Zorbaz in Park Rapidz.  $10 Cover - 21 & Up - 9pm-1am


Coztume Contezt with Prizez announced during band breaks
Wizards Ball Halloween Party at FireFly!
Saturday, October 26, 2019-9:00 PM
Now hold on. This is a Halloween Party! So dress up however you want. We ((as in FireFly staff)) will prob be wizards & sorceresses. But we just like a good THEME PARTY, friends!   


That 70's Gala-A Night of Disco Foundation Benefit
Saturday, October 26, 2019-6:00 PM
Pumpkin Parties at Carter's Red Wagon Farm
Saturday, September 28, 2019 - Saturday October 26, 2019
We will be open MEA Thursday and Friday which is October 17 & 18 2019.
10:00 AM-5:30 PM
Are you ready for our Pumpkin Parties? Come check out our Lewis & Clark corn maze, take an inter-active wagon ride around the farm, and participate in scenes from Lewis & Clark's journey west!
Shoptoberfest
October 1-31, 2019
Twenty-two Park Rapids Downtown member businesses will participate in Shoptoberfest through October 31.
  Each participating store will  create  their own October festive fun from sale items to treats and games. 
Park Theatre - Weekly movie show times!
A quaint theater with a classic neon marquee presents mainstream movies with standard concessions.
One Knight Stand at Clancy's
Fridays, 6:30 - 9:30
Friday is here! Kirk Brock starts singing at 6:30, come have dinner and enjoy some great music!  
Foxy's Friday Night Meat Raffle
Starts at 7 PM
Come win a GREAT selection from Main Street Meats! Your number is drawn, you choose the package of meat.  
All Day Hoppy Hour & Beer+Board Games
Sundays starting at 11 AM
All Day Hoppy Hour & Beer + Board Games
Every Sunday enjoy $1 off pints and $2 off growler fills all day! Plus choose from our library of board games to play.
Follow the links provided here to view ALL area Events!
Ackerman Plumbing & Heating
Gas Furnace Installation Sale on qualifying models. This offer can be combined with local utility rebates. Offer expires 10/31/2019
The Power of Pink
The Office Shop
Your Pink purchases help the cause!
Now through December 31, 2019, when you purchase these special pink products, donations will be made to help breast cancer charities
2020 Discovery Guide Opportunity
LAST CALL!!!
Showcasing your business through display advertising in the Discovery Guide reaches thousands of potential customers that already have an interest in our area.  Since the Discovery Guide is an  advertising medium exclusively available to Chamber members, you gain a foothold over your competition in the mind of prospective  consumers through familiarity built prior to their actual arrival in the Park Rapids Lakes Area. All Ad material and payment is due by October 18, 2019.
For all News Releases visit "CHAMBER NEWS" 
while you're at www.parkrapids.com
Morning Buzz
Tuesday, October 22, 2019-7:45 AM - 8:30 AM
Morning Buzz is a monthly casual fast-paced business networking event where you or your employees can share in a light continental breakfast, short presentation & business announcements.

This months host is Emcon, Inc. the Emcon, Inc. logo has the cross within because we strive to keep the cross at the heart of our company, as a reminder of our faith. This faith leads and shapes Emcon, Inc's approach to projects by creating a company commitment to honesty, integrity, and quality craftsmanship.
Kinship of the Park Rapids Area
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Park Rapids Area Community Fund Invites Grant Applications
The Park Rapids Area Community Fund will consider grant applications u p to $5,000. Grants will be considered
from any nonprofit organization or public agency whose project addresses one of the following topics: education and youth,
community character, recreation and cultural opportunities, health care, expanding leadership, drug and alcohol awareness. Any approved grant will not exceed $5,000.
More Info & Grant Applications

For all News Releases visit " CHAMBER NEWS"
while you're at www.parkrapids.com
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Thomason, Swanson & Zahn, PLLC
Seeking qualified Paralegal with degree and experience in all or some of the practice areas of probate, civil litigation and real estate for the law firm of Thomason, Swanson & Zahn, PLLC in Park Rapids, MN. Send resume to: PO Box 87, Park Rapids, MN 56470 or submit by email to office@tszlaw.com.
Short Order Cook
The Stompin' Grounds is looking for 2 part time short  order  cooks.  Must be available weekends and some weekdays.  We will train you just need to show up and be willing to work in our family friendly business. 
You may also find opportunities by volunteering, go to Volunteer Heartland Lakes 
for more information.
for a current list  of JOB OPENINGS in the area!
Chamber Members can list job openings for free on   Call to ask how (218) 732-4111.
October 2019 Members
We are excited to welcome our newest Member's!
Americold
Friday, October 18, 2019
Dear Valued Member,
 
RE: Process to follow to post on Every Friday News

At the Chamber, we strive to facilitate a robust and informative website where information can be found easily. Member's Business Directory  Listing, Events, News, Hot Deals, Job Postings, etc. are all a part of  parkrapids.com.   

Every Friday News (EFN) links to what is active on our website. We do our best to link to upcoming events at least 2 weeks prior to the event date.  
 
The first step:  Make sure that your submission - to be - is already listed on  parkrapids.com .  This can be done through the Member Portal by either completing a Hot Deal, Job Posting, News Release or Event.  
If you need help adding, please contact Communications & Marketing Coordinator, Candy Christensen.

Email your  request for submission  to Candy Christensen  no later than
10 a.m.  on  WEDNESDAY s!

Schedule a  Solo eBlast for your Hot Deal, Job Posting, News Release or Event are available for only $75.  (one per week, by appointment only)

If you do not know how to log in to your Member Portal - please contact, Member & Guest Service Agent, Teresa Leshovsky .  

Chamber Master Questions?  Check out  MIC - Member How-To Training Materials |  Call (218) 732-4111 for assistance.