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Weekly Update January 18, 2010 |
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 "LAKES AREA ECONOMIC SUMMIT"
Why Simply Survive? When You Can Thrive?
Friday, January 29 @ Polaris Industries - 7290 Viking Blvd E*Wyoming
Business Leaders and Owners are cordially invited to attend the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce's Economic Summit. David Olson, President of the MN Chamber will be the keynote speaker and Dave Purdy, President of Wealth Management Midwest, LLC will be the Summit's facilitator. The Chamber has also invited local and state representatives to participate in the Summit. "In troubled times, you don't want to be along. That's the worst, attend the summit and get much needed support and tools to stay a viable business and a stronger community." The Economic Summit is FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Please RSVP by Clicking Here |
 A Special Thank You to Polaris Industries for Sponsoring Our "Lakes Area Economic Summit" Breakfast! |
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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.
FLACC January Membership Meeting 
Tuesday, January 19; 11:30-1pm @ Running Aces - Forest Lake, MN
Cost: $15/members; $20/non-members
Joe McIntosh of Dale Carnegie Training will present on the effective methods of networking. See above for more information.
Notice of Neighborhood Meeting 
Tuesday, January 26; 5:30-7:30pm @ Forest Lake City Hall
Cost: FREE
The City of Forest Lake will hold an informational meeting for the property and business owners along Lake Street to provide design information regarding the proposed intersection improvements at Lake Stree and Broadway Avenue. Visit the city's website for more information.
FLACC Economic Summit Friday, January 29; 8am-11am @ Polaris Industries - Wyoming, MN
Cost: FREE
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.
Brown Bag Lunch - "Getting Started with  Social Networking"
Tuesday, February 2; 12-1pm @ FLACC
Cost: FREE
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? Please bring your own lunch if you'd like. Limit is 5 participants. E-Mail chamber@flacc.org to register. If you are unable to participate in the February 2nd session, a February 23rd session is available. Slots are filling quickly! RSVP today!
Wellness & Exercise for Life
Wednesday, February 3; 2:00pm @ Fairview Lakes -  Wyoming, Conference Room B
Cost: FREE
Lynn Karwand, M.S., CES will provide tips on achieving and maintaining wellness through a healthy and active lifestyle. The program is appropriate for those who want to maintain fitness as well as those who may have an existing health condition that poses a challenge to maintaining fitness.
FLACC February Membership Meeting 
Tuesday, February 9; 11:30am-1:00pm @ Ziegler CAT, Inc - Columbus (Catered by The Forest Laker)
Cost: $15/members; $20/non-members
"Succeed Beyond Expectations in 2010" Lori Bestler of Mindscapes Unlimited will present on how to positively connect with people to build trust and grow your business. Please RSVP by February 5. Click Here for a Registration Form.
Save the Date! Upcoming FLACC  Membership Meetings
All Meetings 11:30am-1pm
Cost: $15/members; $20/non-members 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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We're Looking for Sponsors for our 12th Annual Casino Night!
It's that time of year again! The Chamber is looking for sponsors for their 12th Annual Casino Night. Date TBD (We're looking at February 12).
Naming Sponsor: $750 - Includes naming rights to the event, one gaming table to promote your business via a table tent and name tag etc., 4 tickets to the event, promotion prior to and at the event and two horses.
Corporate Sponsor: $500 - Includes one gaming table, 2 tickets to the event, promotion prior to and at the event and one horse.
Horse Sponsor: $150 - one horse, promotion prior to and at the event. As a horse sponsor, your business name will be yelled out during the virtual horse races and will be printed on the "horse program".
Contact the Chamber if you are interested in being one of the sponsors for this fun and popular event! | |
FLACC Young Leaders Group Seeking Plungers!
The Chamber's Young Leader's Group is looking for some brave people who are willing to "Get Cold for a Cause" on Saturday, February 20 as a part of the Forest Lake Rotary's Fundraising event. The YLG's goal is for 7 people to raise $2,000 and participate in the jump on the 20th. If we can reach this goal, the Chamber's very own President, Colleen Eddy, has agreed to plunge with us! This is the 1st Annual plunge event that the FL Rotary is hosting, and 50% of all money raised will go back into the Chamber. If we can reach over $1,000, the Chamber will receive 70%!
Current Plungers: Michelle Biernat (Rychley Tax & Financial), Steve Bystrom (Whitaker Buick Pontiac GMC), Jessie Bystrom (FLACC) and Marty Rychley (Rychley Tax & Financial)
If you are interested in plunging with the Young Leaders Group, please contact Michelle Biernat: michelle@rychley.com
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Forest Lake Community Night w/ the Minnesota Swarm!
Sponsored by Forest Lake Community Education
Community Education is working with the Forest Lake Lacrosse Booster Club and the Minnesota Swarm for a great funraising event! 2010 will be the inaugural season for varsity lacrosse in Forest Lake! And they are in need of a scoreboard. Here's how you can become involved:
1. There will be a Forest Lake Community Night at the Minnesota Swarm game on Saturday, February 13 at 7:30pm. Community Ed is selling tickets for the game for $20 (ticket value is $29) and each ticket comes with a $5 voucher to use on merchandise in the Hockey Lodge store at Excel Energy Center.
2. Raffle tickets are on sale for $5 each. Prizes include: Two on-the-glass seats for the Feb 13 Swarm game w/ free beverages. A one-night hotel stay at the Country Inn and Suites in Forest Lake, an autographed MN Swarm Jersey, $50 in cash and more! The drawing is Tuesday evening, January 19th - don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
All proceeds benefit Youth Lacrosse in the Forest Lake School District! Contact Laurie Drolson for more information: Ldrolson@forestlake.k12.mn.us. |
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: Mindscapes Unlimited - Forest Lake/Stillwater
6529 Appaloosa Ave N* Forest Lake, MN 55025 * (651) 464-9034
Lori Bestler brings a results driven package of services, education, and experience together to dynamically help her clients with positive change. Combining proven techniques and technologies, she dramatically helps clients with their well being and reach the next level both personally and professionally. She is also presenting at our Membership Meeting on January 19th (see above). For more information on her business and the workshops she offers, visit her website by clicking below.
Click Here to Visit Mindscapes Unlimited
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 $25 per update or $75 per month (4 updates), you can sponsor our updates. We'll even create your ad for you. Last week's update was viewed over 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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