Weekly PRLA Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
Member News and Calendar of Events Updates!
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NEW GUIDANCE ON INDOOR/OUTDOOR EVENTS |
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A plan to ensure
Park Rapids Area
Schools continue
growing and thriving
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YEAR FOUR, ANNIVERSARY WEEK - PORTAGE BREWING COMPANY
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021 Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Wed - 2-9 pm
Thurs - 2-9 pm
Friday - 12-9 pm
Sat - 12-9 pm
Come celebrate our 4 year Anniversary:
4 beer releases across 4 days. Food pairings with Village Square Pizza. Live Music daily.
More details to come.
Reservations required
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Dear Preferred Customer and Friend,
Thank you for your friendship and loyalty these past 15 years!
As a preferred customer, we would like to let you be the first to know that the Moose Creek building has been sold! Tom is looking forward to retirement. While the building and contents will be liquidated, we will be retaining the outdoor lots with Amish sheds and poly furniture at this time.
However, the entire contents of the Moose Creek building will be liquidated by April 27th, 2021. We have 42 days to sell the entire inventory! All our fine furniture, lamps, rugs, framed art and accessories will be at clearance prices!
Special Orders will be welcome! You will be able to Special Order Smith Brother’s Furniture at a discount for a limited time, with delivery available within a limited area.
Our preferred customers are invited to a CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY on March 17, 2021, from
10:00am– 5:00 pm, before the sale opens to the general public.
· CLOSED MONDAY & TUESDAY, March 15th and 16th
· CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY Wednesday, March 17th from 10:00am to 5:00pm
· LIQUIDATION SALE March 18—April 27, 2021
50-60% Off* IN-STOCK Smith Brother’s Furniture
50% Off* SPECIAL ORDER Smith Brother’s Furniture
20% -50% OFF HOME DÉCOR & ACCESSORIES
Facebook Online Sale Thursdays, 7:00– 8:00pm
* Discounts are calculated from MSRP
Thank you again for your business over the years! We have enjoyed your patronage and invite you to take advantage of this closing business sale.
Sincerely,
Tom Paulson & Dee Smith, Proprietors
Moose Creek
218 237-1600
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DORSET CORNER LIQUOR - SENIOR DAY - TUESDAYS-10% OFF-58 AND OLDER
TUESDAY IS SENIOR DAY!
Dorset Corner Liquor - Senior Day - Tuesdays-10% Off-58 and Up
Come in and see us or Curbside Pickup is available.
Call ahead at: 218-732-1770
Have your credit card ready when you call.
We'll get your order ready.
Call us when you are in the parking lot and we'll bring your order out to you!
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Nothing better than a great pan of pizza, and pint of beer. Introducing our first of many, Pint + A Pie Wednesdays, a collaboration with Village Square Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor. For just $10, get yourself a full pour of Portage craft beer, and a 9" single topping pizza. Tunes, zza, and beer. Come by anytime from 4-8 to take advantage of this deal.
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You game? Join us for our bi-weekly rotation of trivia. Every other Thursday from 6-8PM. Compete for prizes, or chill for some background learning over a beer.
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Who doesn't LOVE a
Meat Raffle?
Come to Foxy's Bar & Grill for
one of the BEST in the neighborhood.
Win from a GREAT selection of meats. All
proceeds go to PR Hockey Assn.
Get there early for a seat!!
Happy Hour 3-6 PM
Chef Specials- Ask your Server
Meat Raffle 7 PM
Meat you there!!
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"Get Trendy with Graduation Yard Signs! Make your graduate feel extra special while celebrating this remarkable milestone. See it POP with contour cutouts, also available. Call us today - 218.732.1430!" |
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BLUE TAG SALE!!!
Hop on out to Dorset Corner Liquor and take advantage of our Blue Tag Sale!
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Dogs Paw is now offering the Paw Package Subscription! Similar to the Bark Box, it will include a variety of toys, treats, and other paw-some products for your furry friend. Dogs Paw staff will assemble each box according to the size of your dog and it will be ready for pick up by the 15th of each subscribed month.
Subscriptions will be taken via automated payment on the 1st of each subscribed month.
Delivery is available for $5 if you are within 12 miles of Park Rapids.
For more information or to sign up for a Paw Package subscription respond to this email or give us a call at (218) 237-7729.
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Knotty Pines resort is a family resort located on the south shore of crystal clear Boulder Lake, 4 miles west of Nevis, MN, and 7 1/2 miles east of Park Rapids, MN. We have 11 CLEAN modern cabins including a reunion cabin option, most with knotty pine interior and well spaced for privacy.
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Senior citizen 10% off Sept -May book Direct with us today Both Locations, Fishook in town and on Little Sand Lake
Reller Vacation Homes
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You name it; I logo it!
As my way to give back to the community, I am offering a 10% discount on ALL ORDERS. No project is too big or small. I am here to help bring your brand/message to life and get you noticed!
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ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE PARK RAPIDS LAKES AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM?
Chamber members enjoy the credibility that comes from participation in the organization. Consumers and colleagues alike recognize our members’ commitment to collaboration and prosperity in the Park Rapids Lakes Area.
Chamber members enjoy the credibility that comes from participation in the organization. Consumers and colleagues alike recognize our members’ commitment to collaboration and prosperity in the Heartland Lakes Area.
Click here for our Membership Brochure to see pricing structure, membership types and testimonials.
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ANYTIME FITNESS
Welcome to your neighborhood 24 hour gym in Park Rapids! Affordable and convenient, one membership gives you access to thousands of our locations worldwide. Try us for free today!
24/7 Fitness facility. Equipment including weight machines, cardio equipment, and free weights. Monthly memberships start at $39.99/mo
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Flying W Gardens is situated on five beautiful acres just south of Itasca State Park. It was founded by Cheryle Wilke and her husband Craig in 1994 and provides Park Rapids and the surrounding areas with quality landscaping products and services. READ MORE
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Itascatur Outdoor Activity Club works and plays in Park Rapids, Minnesota and surrounding areas. We are a social and active group that enjoys outdoor, non-motorized activities. Itascatur enjoys providing community outreach and education about cycling and skiing. We have organized, social bike rides weekly in the summer and also gatherings during the ski season.
Proceeds from our events and input from member volunteers have allowed Itascatur to build and maintain the Soaring Eagle Ski trails and Nordic Center north of Park Rapids Mn. Itascatur also sponsors the Headwaters 100 bike ride, a 45, 75, or 100 mile route that showcases the beautiful fall scenery of North Central Minnesota, as well as the picturesque Wilderness Drive through Itasca State Park.
Itascatur also participates in many projects that benefit the community and planning groups that work to highlight the opportunities for outdoor recreation in our area. Read our blog posts to see what we’ve been up to!
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MARY KAY COSMETICS - SUE TOMTE
Mary Kay Skin Care & Color Cosmetics: Specialty events like the Mary Kay Beauty Experience with the high end luxury products, including a deep cleansing mk facial, expert foundation matching...
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Absentee/Early Voting Starting February 26
Beginning Friday, February 26, Park Rapids Area residents may vote early - either in person or by absentee ballot at home.
To request an absentee ballot application, download one here and return it to Kim Splett via email at ksplett@parkrapids.k12.mn.us or via U.S. Postal Service to the Park Rapids Schools district office at 301 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56570.
Voters may submit marked absentee ballots by mail or in person at the election office that sent your ballot. Your returned ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day (April 13).
Alternatively, district residents may vote early from Friday, February 26 to Monday, April 12 at the district office (301 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enter door E16 and follow the signs.
Voting in person on April 13
Election Day is Tuesday, April 13 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Frank White Education Center, Osage Community Center, and Lake George Township Hall. Find your polling location below by referencing your respective precinct number.
Frank White Education Center: 301 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, MN 56470. This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 309 located in Todd Township, Precinct 1; Todd Township, Precinct 2; the City of Park Rapids, Precinct 1; the City of Park Rapids, Precinct 2; Henrietta Township; Hubbard Township; Straight River Township; Mantrap Township; Arago Township; Lake Emma Township; In Hubbard County, Minnesota.
Osage Community Center: 24770 Co Hwy 48 Osage, MN 56570. This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 309 located in Carsonville Township; Forest Township; Green Valley Township; Osage Township; Pine Point Township; Round Lake Township; Savannah Township; Two Inlets Township; Wolf Lake Township; In Becker County, Minnesota.
Lake George Township Hall: 37137 Highway 71 Lake George, MN 56458. This combined polling place serves all territory in Independent School District No. 309 located in Lake George Township; Lake Hattie Township; Lake Alice Township; Clover Township; Clay Township; Thorpe Township; In Hubbard County, Minnesota.
You can register to vote before April 13 and save time on Election Day. If you forget to register before Election Day, Minnesota allows same-day voter registration.
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PRDBA photo contest reminder
The deadline for the winter-spring Park Rapids Downtown Business Association photo contest is Friday, April 30.
Max Bailey Photography sponsors the contest and awards a professionally finished, 11X14-inch print of the winning photograph in each of four categories: Park Rapids Area Lake Scenes, Recreation, Wildlife and Main Street Scenes. The contest is intended to capture and celebrate the beauty and unique character of Park Rapids and the surrounding area.
Lisa Gustafson’s photo, Loon on Island Lake, won in the summer-fall contest
Wildlife category.
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Like the bear that knocked down our bird feeder last night and scattered the small feeders around the yard, some of us feel like we’re ready to come out of hibernation and start swinging, at least in a measured way.
Spring reminds us of hope, a fresh start. Sheep give birth to lambs, snow recedes and birch, poplar. maples and oaks will soon release fluorescent yellow-green buds.
The ordinary exercise of planning seasonal events is well underway, still with virtual meetings and a Plan B or C for if and when they might actually be able to happen. If the past year taught us anything, it was to be flexible.
It seems the only thing we know for certain is we don’t know what the next few months will bring but event planners are doing their best to let the concerts, festivals, shows and more go on safely.
A week at the lake is doable. Last season, fishing and family campfires worked and we all learned hiking can be not only good exercise, but bring peace of mind. Itasca State Park remains open. Like the rest of us, park naturalists are planning group activities and programs with safety measures in mind.
The Chamber’s new Discovery Guide shows many ways to Catch a Memory anytime at the source of the Mississippi River, at the lake, in the woods or hopefully enjoying a local celebration. The Chamber website can also assist with your plans and offers a way to order your picture-packed Discovery Guide.
It is part of life here that we are optimists at the beginning of each new season and its progression of change. Our accommodations can become your retreat and our wonderful communities are your home away from home.
If you need help planning a memorable and affordable visit, need more information about the area or have questions, Chamber staff can offer some advice. Call 800-247-0054 to learn more.
~LuAnn Hurd-Loff
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DEED AND PARTNERS WILL HIGHLIGHT JOBS IN TECHNOLOGY THROUGH EVENTS AND RESOURCES
St. Paul – Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed April 2021 Technology Month in Minnesota. It’s an opportunity to draw attention to our technology sector and workforce and its importance to Minnesota’s economy. While the importance of these jobs has been highlighted during the pandemic, technology workers have been in demand in Minnesota’s economy for a long time and represent some of the highest-paid, best jobs in our state.
According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Labor Market Information (LMI) Office, the state of Minnesota is home to about 110,000 people working in Information Technology occupations. That’s about 3.8% of total employment in Minnesota, while the national average for such occupations is about 3.4%.
“Minnesota’s reputation as a leader in innovation is growing rapidly,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. “We want to make sure that more Minnesotans know about the great career opportunities here in tech, and we want to help Minnesota employers build the talent pipelines they need to grow and thrive in our state.”
“While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact lives and disrupt our economy in ways we couldn’t have imagined a year ago, it has also highlighted the important role of technology in society today. Technology is enabling the remote workforce keeping our economy afloat, the distance learning keeping students on track, telemedicine helping to maintain community health, and the communication tools keeping us connected,” said Jeff Tollefson, President & CEO, Minnesota Technology Association. “We look forward to shining a light on this critical industry sector during Minnesota Tech Month.”
DEED’s data points to a continued trend toward well-above-average growth in demand for technology workers in Minnesota. For example, DEED projects employment in computer occupations to grow 10.5% between 2018 and 2028, while the average growth of all occupations in Minnesota is 4.7%.
Because of the high demand for technology workers, wages in these occupations are higher than for most occupations in Minnesota. The median hourly wage for technology occupations was $42.71 an hour in 2020 – that's over $20 an hour higher than the median for all occupations in the state.
It takes education and training to prepare for most technology careers. The vast majority of technology occupations require at least some postsecondary education, with most requiring a bachelor’s degree.
Minnesotans who find themselves out of work from other fields may want to consider reskilling to land an entry-level technology job. CareerForce staff can help Minnesotans determine whether they are eligible for tuition assistance.
During the entire month of April, DEED and our workforce development partners in CareerForce are working together with industry leaders, employers, educators and others to highlight the many opportunities in Information Technology, help overcome educational and other barriers to those who want to pursue a career in Information Technology, and encourage Minnesotans to explore this in-demand career field.
DEED’s Immigrant and Refugee Affairs and Vocational Rehabilitation Services teams will provide specific resources to invite New Americans and people with disabilities to explore IT careers. And we’re working with employers to overcome barriers to hiring – from unnecessary minimum requirements to unwarranted concerns about disability accommodations.
As Governor Walz proclaimed: “Information Technology is critically important to Minnesota’s economy and a key component of an innovative and dynamic ecosystem critical to the state’s current and future economic success.” Raising awareness about employment opportunities in Information Technology and breaking down barriers to tech jobs will help more Minnesotans get started on this promising career path.
Find out more about technology employment in Minnesota, get information about Tech Month virtual events and access other related resources on the Tech Month page on CareerForceMN.com.
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FRONT DESK AND HOUSEKEEPING
The C'mon Inn is hiring self motivated people to deliver outstanding customer service for our Front Desk and Housekeeping positions. We offer a flexible schedule and competitive pay starting at $13/Hour.
Apply in person
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CARPENTER WANTED
Description: Individual actively working on the completion of the project with the ability to self-perform carpentry tasks with minimal instruction.
Requirements:
- Ability to perform various construction tasks including operation of a variety of hand and power tools.
- Knowledge and experience in various carpentry skills including, but not limited to: framing, installation of doors, trim, hardware, cabinets, drywall, roofing, siding, soffit and fascia installation, etc.
- Valid driver’s License
BOOKKEEPER
Looking for experience bookkeeper that is great at multi tasking, answering phones, filing, payroll, and QuickBooks is a must, accounting/billing, great customer service.
Please send your resume & cover letter to: Eric Munson 18475 Elmwood Rd. Nevis, MN 56467. or www.emconincmn.com
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LANDSCAPE LABORER
Flying W Gardens is seeking landscape laborers for the season starting now till usually November. Wage dependent upon experience starting at $14/hour. Please apply in person, applications are available on our website, or call Richard 218-255-1252.
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GLIK’S IS HIRING AN ASSISTANT MANAGER!
Now hiring a part time Assistant Manager.
Glik's, a family owned retailer, is seeking enthusiastic individials interested in exciting career opportunities for our Park Rapids, MN location. Love shopping? Enjoy a 40% employee discount!
Pick up an application in our Park Rapids store or download one HERE. Applications can be returned to the Park Rapids store or emailed to 136@gliks.com. Must be 18 years or older.
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OPTICIAN
We are a high volume eye clinic looking for the right candidate to join our team! Our office is a fast paced fun environment, and attention to detail is a necessity along with the ability to be a team player. Duties would include helping patients select their eye wear based on style and fit, knowledge of frame and lens options, taking all required measurements to place orders with our lab, and dispensing completed orders. Communication is key along with superior customer service skills. Must have professional appearance and basic math and computer skills. Come join our team of highly motivated eye care professionals!
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Memorial Day weekend is almost here and we can’t wait for the summer! We are still planning on opening the same holiday weekend we do every year at 7:30 am on Saturday May 29, 2021.
At this time, we looking for seasonal workers. We are accepting applications at this time.
We are in need of:
-Cooks
-Dishwashers
-Gift Shop Worker (mature person)
-Waitresses (at least 16 years old)
There is no need for prior experience because we will train, but if you have prior experience we will still love to have you join our team! Please either private message us or give us a call at (218)732-5390.
We will keep everyone informed if anything changes. We want our customers and well as our employees safe and taken care of.
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Zorbaz is currently hiring for all positions. We are looking for fun, enthusiastic, personable, and outgoing individuals, who are excited to be a part of this highly rewarding opportunity. Opportunities include, line cook, runner/busser, bartender, door/host, DJ. No experience necessary, just a great attitude!!! Apply online here Park Rapidz Employment Application
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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 but now that it's summer and there's so much going on, we can only fit so many things on the list.
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.
10 a.m. on WEDNESDAYs!
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)
Your Chamber. Your Source.
Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
PO Box 249 ● 1204 Park Avenue S, Park Rapids, MN 56470
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