 On The Calendar
You can always visit our Community Events Calendar to view more events happening in the community and to post events of your own. E-Mail the Chamber to place events in the weekly update.
Light Up Our City
Saturday, November 28; 4-6pm @ Lakeside Memorial Park
Join the FLACC, City of Forest Lake and Stella's on 97 for the 2nd Annual Community Tree Lighting. Events take place from 4-6pm with the tree lighting at 5pm. Fun for the whole family! We hope you'll join us for this great event!
Brown Bag Lunch w/Fifth Third Processing  Solutions' Sheri Lundquist
December 1; 12-1p @ the FLACC Office
"Credit Card 101" Learn how credit card processing really works from the time a card is swiped to when the funds are deposited into the business checking account. Additional topics include: The benefits of accepting credit cards and what a business needs to get started.
"Understanding Acupuncture" 
December 2; 2-3pm @ Fairview Lakes Wyoming - Conference Room B
Acupunturist Kevin Chatwin, M.D., will discuss medial accupuncture and how it can be used in conjunction with traditional medicine to relieve pain. This event is FREE and no pre-registration is required. Refreshments will be served.
FLACC Chamber Idol Task Force Meeting 
December 2, 8:30am @ the FLACC Office
"Chamber Idol" is a new event sponsored by the FLACC. This event will take the place of the chamber's Casino Night which was the first Friday in February. If you'd like to be a part of this task force, please attend this first meeting.
FL Floral Christmas Open House
December 4 & 5 During Business Hours
Join Forest Lake Floral & Greenhouse for an open house for pictures with Santa, Storewide Savings and Specials. On Saturday, the Forest Lake Lions Club will be joining them for a "Breakfast with Santa" from 8a-12p. FLF&G is located at 508 Lake St - Forest Lake.
Room For Growing "Breakfast with Santa" 
December 5; 9-11am @ Room For Growing (12th Street - Forest Lake) Join Room For Growing for Breakfast with Santa. Visit with Santa, enjoy a muffin and juice and shop at the Scholastic Book Fair. Admission is Free.
Broadway Avenue Improvement Project 
Business/Property Owner Meeting
December 8; 2-3pm @ Washington County Headwaters Service Center: 19955 Forest Road North - Forest Lake
Washington County and SRF Consulting will be presenting an update on the Broadway Avenue Improvement Project. There will also be a question and answer session.
FLACC Holiday Luncheon Membership  Meeting
December 10; 11:30am-1pm @ The Lodge @ Forest Hills
Join the Forest Lake Area Chamber for great food, music by the Forest Lake High School Choir and Orchestra and a fun game of trivial pursuit. This is your chance to let your Holiday Spirit shine!
FLACC Breakfast with Santa 
December 12. 8-10am @ Famous Dave's - Forest Lake
The Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce "West of the Freeway" Members are sponsoring a FREE breakfast with Santa. Join us for a warm breakfast, carolers and a picture with Santa. Ticket-Pickup locations will be announced soon. Seating times for the event are 8am, 8:45am and 9:30am. |
Join the Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau e-News List!
Stay connected with Lakes Area Youth Service Bureau's youth & family programs and events through their e-newsletter list! Enter your information to subscribe by clicking here. "Ensure the success of youth!" |
FLACC Printer Paper FOR SALE!
$50/box or $80/2boxes
Now that the FL Chamber Office does all of our Newsletter distribution online, we are no longer in need of our 11" x 17" paper. We have two boxes in the office. $50 for one box, or $80 for both. First come, first served. Call the Chamber if you're interested.
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Did You Know? FLACC Provides FREE Advertising to 15,000 through "Many Faces"
Considering all the money your business spends on advertising, why not get it for FREE? Being a Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Member entitles you to a free listing, both alphabetical and classified, in our directory within the Many Faces of Forest Lake and Wyoming - 2010 Community Guide produced by ECM Publishers. There are over 15,000 copies distributed annually throughout Forest Lake and the Surrounding Area. Encourage fellow business partners to become a member of the Forest Lake Area Chamber by December 1, 2009. |
Volunteer for Anonymous Santa!
Our local "Anonymous Santa" program is looking for volunteers to help distribute gifts December 17-18. Anonymous Santa is a Chisago County based non-profit tax-exempt corporation dedicated to providing "Christmas With Dignity" to children from families in crisis. Last December, 1,335 children from 526 families received gifts. Money raised and gifts collected in this area assist families from this area! There are many ways to get involved!
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ChamberMaster Info Coming Soon! Look for an important e-mail in your inbox!
The FLACC has made the switch to ChamberMaster, a password protected, web-based software that is accessed through an active internet connection. ChamberMaster provides a special program in a password protected environment just for chamber members. Accessed through the internet, members can view and edit their company information which automatically updates the public member listing on the FLACC website, upload graphics to their consumer-viewable member information page, submit jobs, advertising and events for approval and also view statistical reports. The chamber will be sending out an email to each of our members with your log in and password information. Once you receive this email please contact the chamber with any questions or concerns. |
FLACC is seeking Refreshment Hosts for 2010!
Free Advertising Opportunity!
The Chamber is looking for businesses interested in being a "Refreshment Host" for 2010. Hosting is $35 for one month and this covers coffee, our culligan water, pop and additional refreshment items. Your business name and logo are then proudly displayed on the front lobby table and in our conference room as well as in our monthly newsletter. Another great FREE advertising opportunity! If you are interested, please e-mail Jessie at chamber@flacc.org.
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Join the FLACC Group on LinkedIn!
A "SMART" discussion group is underway!
Calling all members to be part of SMART (Social Media Advisory Resource Team) Via the LinkedIn discussion board, let's get some discussion going on how to effectively use social networking for your business. After all -- it is one of the benefits of social networking -- utilizing the talents and experience of your real-people network to help you find answers and/or act as your advisory board.
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Sponsor the Forest Lake Rotary's 1st Annual *Winter Lake Plunge*
Sponsor the Forest Lake Rotary's First Annual *Winter Lake Plunge* on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Lakeside Memorial Park. Promote your business on-line and in front of hundreds of local plungers and spectators - all while supporting Rotary Community Projects!
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