Chisago Lakes Chamber

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Chamber News & Events

• Celebration of the Lakes- February 7th-9th! Read below for more information!
• Chamber Board Meeting -February 12th, 8:30am-10am
• Chamber Luncheon- Febraury 13th, 11:30am-1pm. Register here
• Friday Fika- February 14th, 8:30am-10am

• Registration for Chisago Lakes Businesse Showcase on March 1st, 9am-4pm- $175 per booth. Don’t wait—secure your spot now!!

  If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help! Click here to Register.

  
  

My name is Wardell Haywood, and I have been a proud resident of Lindstrom since 2010, where I live with my wife, Becky, and our two children, Wardell and Ava. I have served as a firefighter with the Lindstrom Fire Department since 2017 and enjoy giving back to the community through coaching—working with both 9th-grade football and 9th-grade softball at Chisago Lakes High School. In addition to my role as a commercial real estate broker, I have a deep appreciation for the great outdoors, whether it's pontooning, fishing, hunting, or camping.

As we move into February, I invite you to join us for two fantastic events:

📅 Chamber Luncheon – Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

📅 Friday Fika – Friday, February 14, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

These events are a great opportunity to connect, network, and engage with fellow business professionals in our community.

Celebration of the Lakes 2025: A Weekend of Outdoor Fun!

As I write this, I’m eagerly anticipating the start of the high school softball season, but there’s another exciting event just around the corner—the Celebration of the Lakes, February 7th-9th! This event is a great winter experience for all.

🎉 Friday, February 7th – Get ready for some friendly competition with the Cornhole Tournament at the Uncommon Loon, a virtual Puzzle Contest via Zoom, and a Candlelit Trail Hike and hot chocolate at Allemansratt Park in Lindstrom. Two miles of scenic trails will be illuminated for this unique night-hiking adventure—so bundle up and enjoy the winter magic!

🎉 Saturday, February 8th – The day is packed with exciting activities, including the Vintage Snowmobile Show, Medallion Hunt, and Pickleball Tournament. Around 4:00 PM, one lucky winner will take home a brand-new 2024 Polaris 450 Sportsman ATV! Tickets are selling fast, so be sure to stop by the Chamber to purchase yours. Enjoy the spectacular fireworks show at 6:30 PM on South Lindstrom Lake. Wrap up the day with Polka Dancing at the Lindstrom Community Center, or Live Music at Jakes on the Lakes.

🎉 Sunday, February 9th – Close out the weekend with the highly anticipated Dodgeball Tournament! Gather your friends, form a team, and come out for some fun, fresh air, and plenty of laughs. Fill up at the Pancake Breakfast at Trinity Lutheran Church. Attend the Grumpy Old Men Church Service at the Chisago Lake Lutheran Church. If you like fishing check out the ice fishing tournament and catch some epic Kart racing on South Lindstrom Lake!

Additional events are on the schedule, so take a look and come on out! We look forward to seeing you at these fantastic community gatherings!

Stay warm, stay involved, and see you soon!

— Wardell Haywood

Celebration of the Lakes is right around the corner!

If you would like to participate in the online puzzle contest or dodgeball, please register here

Contact us at the Chamber of Commerce with any questions.

651-257-1177 or info@chisagolakeschamber.com

Come out and have some fun at the Celebration of the Lakes! Read below for events over the this fun-filled weekend! Click on the images to visit the Facebook page for more details!

Buy now and get 25% off!

Use promo code: CAB25 when purchasing tickets!

buy tickets to the Cabernet Cabaret!!

Check out all the exciting events at Winehaven!!

Saturday, February 8th, 10am-5pm: Cabin Fever Days!

Sunday, February 9th, 11am-5pm: Cabin Fever Days!

Friday, February 14th, 6pm-10pm: Cabernet Cabaret!

Saturday, February 15th, 6pm-10pm: Cabernet Cabaret!

Saturday, February 22nd, 6pm-10pm: Wine and Waterfowl Bingo!

Click here to see the Events Calendar

February 5-9

13075 Lake Blvd (Hwy 8) Lindstrom, MN.

Wed 3-7, Thur 10-5, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-4

10% off most items on Sunday! Please be sure to check out our building next store, Picket Fence Too, as well!

voice: (651) 334-1444

Email us!

Visit our Website!

Watch for our upcoming sales: March 5-9 & April 9-13

Our best,

Picket Fence Gals

Occasional Sale

Customer Quote:

Just love this sale, it’s always so full of interesting things!

Click here to see the 2025 Season!

Click here to check out what is happening in the City of Lindstrom!

Look to see all the events happening at Glädje

Check out the classes and events being offered at WEI!

For more information visit the website: https://w-e-i.org/

Farm & Main Office:

Amador Hill Farm and Orchard

15715 River Rd.

North Branch, MN 55056

651-583-0705

Registration now open!

Click below to learn more and apply!

Authentic wood-fire mobile sauna delivered to you! We offere private rentals, guided experiences and other special events around the community!

Check out www.4esauna.com for rental and event details!

Follow on social: @4esauna

E-mail: hello@4esauna.com

6 Week Yoga & Wellness Series

Thursdays Beginning January 2nd - $135 (Savings of $15 )

6pm-7:30 pm

Chisago Lakes Area Chamber & Tourism Bureau

30525 Linden St - Lindstrom, Mn. 55045

Questions? Call 651-257-9713

Welcome all Yoga beginners and seasoned practitioners looking to deepen their practice! The first 60 minutes of class will be dedicated to yoga and the last 30 minutes will be used to practice one complimenting modalities which will vary weekly, such as:

Meditation

Sound Healing

Acupressure

QI Gong

Massage Therapy

Please bring a mat, towel and water

Click the link below to register:

https://www.alliswellnesscenter.com/store/p/winter-awakening-yoga-wellness-series

NEW PRICE!

Good morning!

I'm a professor at UMN, and I'm surveying Minnesota small business owners to understand how they think about government and community. My collaborator (CCed) and I think small business owners are extremely important and often misunderstood and/or ignored. The surveys will support our book, which will tell small business owners’ stories and help the public understand them.

So far, we have mainly heard from businesses in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. That underrepresents businesses in rural counties and businesses outside Minneapolis and Saint Paul. We would like to fix that and make sure that their voices are heard so our book reflects all Minnesota small businesses.

We’d greatly appreciate it if you could share this link with your communities, through newsletters or social media or however else you communicate. The survey is taken online and is entirely anonymous. Along with the survey, participating small business owners can enter themselves into a random drawing for gift cards and volunteer to participate in follow-up interviews in the spring. The link is here: https://z.umn.edu/sbo2 and below there is university-approved ad language you can use if you’d like.

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Take care, and stay warm,

Jane (and Andrew)

Join DEED for an Employer Webinar - Unlocking Inclusivity: How ERAF Can Transform Your Business

Hosted by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)

Discover how the Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) can help your business thrive while fostering a more inclusive workplace. Small to mid-sized businesses in Minnesota can receive reimbursements of up to $30,000 for providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with disabilities.

It’s straightforward, it’s impactful, and it’s your gateway to connecting with outstanding talent.

Join us for an informative and engaging session that will cover:

• The benefits of workplace inclusivity for your business.
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Learn how this innovative program can position your business as a leader in inclusivity while meeting your workforce needs. Don’t miss this chance to gain actionable insights and make your workplace more accessible.

Take the first step toward unlocking your business’s potential through inclusivity - register today!

Wednesday, February 19

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Pre-registration required.

Register Today!
Once registered, you'll receive webinar log-in details via email.

What’s a Reasonable Accommodation?

Some examples of reasonable accommodations include ergonomic workstations, specialized software, captioning services, special equipment, and much more. Our website and the ERAF staff can walk you through the kinds of accommodations covered by the fund.

We're Here to Help

Can't attend the webinar? Do you have questions about reasonable accommodations? Do you need to know more about ADA? The ERAF staff can answer questions, provide technical assistance, and provide more information about the fund and how it can help Minnesota businesses.

Learn More

Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund
651-539-2390
eraf.deed@state.mn.us

Is your place of business hiring?! If so you can post the job opening here and on the website! Contact the Chamber to learn more! 651-257-1177 or info@chisagolakeschamber.com

Currently, there are no job opportunities listed.

Do you need volunteers? Post your need here and on our webiste! Contact the Chamber to learn more! 651-257-1177 or info@chisagolakeschamber.com

Currently, there are no Volunteer opportunities listed.