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Weekly Update January 4, 2010 |
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 January 2010 Membership Meeting
"IT'S CALLED NET-WORKING...NOT NET-TALKING!"
Kick off the New Year at 11:30 a.m.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19 @
Running Aces Harness Park in Columbus!
Cost: $15 Members / $20 Non-Members
Joe McIntosh of Dale Carnegie Training works with companies to help them improve their performance by improving the performance of their people. He will present on the effective methods of networking:
*Learn practical ways to meet people and initiate conversation.
*Discover a method of asking questions with confidence.
*Apply skills to make POWERFUL first impressions.
*Discover the secret to being a great conversationalist.
Click Here for a Registration Form |
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 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.
Benefit Pancake Breakfast @ Meadows on Fairview 
Friday, January 8; 8am-10:30am
Treat your friends to breakfast for only $2! All funds raised will go toward the purchasing of supplies for the Forest Lake Senior Center. This non-profit center is the place older adults gather for great social times. Click Here for a flyer to hang in your place of business.
Brown Bag Lunch - "Getting Started with  Social Networking"
Tuesday, February 2; 12-1pm @ FLACC
Social Networking has become the #1 activity on the internet today. Interested in debuting your business on Social Networking sites, but are having trouble getting started? Join Jessie Bystrom, Executive Assistant at the Chamber for a Brown Bag Lunch Session to get yourself out there and to learn the basic benefits of social networking for your business. Please bring your own lunch and a laptop to participate. Limit is 5 participants. E-Mail chamber@flacc.org to register.
FLACC January Membership Meeting 
Tuesday, January 19; 11:30-1pm @ Running Aces - Forest Lake, MN
Joe McIntosh of Dale Carnegie Trainingworks with companies to help them improve their performance by improving the performance of their people. He will present on the effective methods of networking. See above for more information.
FLACC Economic Summit  Friday, January 29; 8am-11am @ Polaris Industries - Wyoming, MN
Start 2010 on the right foot... by attending this exciting community business event. You will have the opportunity to hear about the upcoming legislative session from David Olson, President of the MN Chamber and you will participate in a break out session with other businesses. Mark your calendars NOW - you don't want to miss this event! While the event is free and open to the public, RSVP's are appreciated.
Save the Date! Upcoming FLACC  Membership Meetings
All Meetings 11:30am-1pm
Tuesday, January 19 @ Running Aces Harness Park
Tuesday, February 9 @ Ziegler CAT, Inc.
*Catered by The Forest Laker*
Tuesday, March 16 @ Stella's on 97
Tuesday, April 20 @ Stars & Strikes
Thursday, May 20 @ The American Legion
Thursday, June 17 @ Running Aces Harness Park
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"Getting Your Business Started with Social Networking"
Brown Bag Lunch Series
Tuesday, February 2; 12p-1p @ FLACC
*The January 12 session is full, next available session is Tuesday, February 12*
 Social Networking has become the #1 activity on the internet today. Interested in debuting your business on Social Networking sites, but are having trouble getting started? Join Jessie Bystrom, Executive Assistant at the Chamber for a FREE Brown Bag Lunch Session to get yourself out there and to learn the basic benefits of social networking for your business. Please bring your own lunch and a laptop to participate. Limit is 5 participants. E-Mail chamber@flacc.org to RSVP. If you are unable to attend the February 2 session, one more sessions will be offered on February 23. Same time, same place. |
Forest Lake Lions Ice Golf Tournament
The Forest Lake Lions are holding an Ice Golf Tournament to raise funds for local non-profit groups. What would be more fun that a bunch of Minnesotans getting together to play golf on a frozen lake while raising money for a good cause at the same time?
Information:
The tournament will take place on 1st Lake on Saturday, February 20, 2010.
7am Lions Pancake Breakfast & The Forest Laker
9am Registration @ The Office Cocktail (The Forest Laker)
10am Tee Time
Who Will Benefit?
The Lions help many different non-profit organizations in the community. This year, money raised will go to the Forest Lake Fire and Police Departments.
Your Involvement:
*Sponsor a Hole for $150
*Get a 1-4 person team per sponsorship - Food and Beverage tickets included with sponsorship and chance to win great prizes.
*Receive recognition in all promotions and advertising for the event.
*Have your company represent you at your hole.
*Patricipate and have a great time. Play some golf - Eat some food.
Click Here for an Event FlyerClick Here to Sponsor the Ice Golf Event | |
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 A Special Thanks to This Week's Sponsor:
Country Inn & Suites - Forest Lake
1954 W Broadway Ave * Forest Lake, MN * (651) 982-9799
The moment you catch the aroma of freshly baked cookies, see the warm, attractive decor and meet our friendly staff, you will know that you have chosen the right hotel. The Country Inn & Suites Forest Lake, MN hotel provides quality accommodations, premium service and modern amenities that make it ideal fro business and leisure travelers alike. Our Forest Lake hotel is conveniently located near the area's best attractions, golf courses, shopping, dining, entertainment, business and cultural venues.
Interested in sponsoring our weekly updates and getting your very own advertisement in this space? Ads will include a short blurb about your company, contact information and logo. For just $30 per update or $110 per month (4 updates), you can sponsor our updates. We'll even create your ad for you. Last week's update was viewed almost 200 times. It's a great opportunity to get some publicity! Contact the Chamber if you're interested.
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FLACC Wants Your Feedback!
Tell us how we're doing.
The Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is in the process of giving our weekly updates and newsletters a face-lift. If you are ever unable to read or view anything we send out for whatever reason, please inform us right away. We are here for you! Call the Chamber office @ (651) 464-3200 with any questions or concerns. Thank you! | |
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Thank you for your continued support and dedication to the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
Please contact us at 651-464-3200 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Colleen Eddy
Colleen Eddy
Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce |
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