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Capital One Winter Festival Presenting Sponsor
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They are also sponsoring the Collector Polar Bears and one of the Touch-A-Truck sponsors.
has signed on to sponsor the Polar Plunge!
Tentative ScheduleFriday, December 11th
- Happy Holiday Express with model trains (including the Polar Express Train), visits with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies, candy canes, holiday music, Santa letter drop off and more.
- Polar Plunge in Lake George. Challenge another high school team or group. Participation costs $15 that includes bragging rights and a t-shirt. Bring a coat or blanket; a portion of the proceeds will go to support the homeless in our community.
- Laser Light Show, working with Pioneer Place on 5th to provide a laser light show with colored lights and laser beams set to music.
Saturday, December 12th - Winter Wonderland at Lake George from noon - 4pm. New this year is the Touch-A-Truck event for kids of all ages to climb on and interact with firetrucks, police cars, garbage trucks and construction equipment.
- Capital One Winter Nights & Lights Parade starts along West St. Germain at 5pm that filled with music and tradition.
Also signed up to sponsor this year already include the following generous businesses: Many opportunities to get involved in the Festival this year! - Click HERE for more information about Festival Sponsorships
- Click HERE for more information about a Parade entry
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Featured Events & News
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Coborn's Promotes Estby & Ellis
Two executives were promoted at Coborn's Inc.: Becky Estby, SVP of human resources and organizational development and Lisa Ellis, VP of real estate. Ellis is also a DTC Board member.
Sentry Bank Earns Recognition
Sentry Bank was recognized by DepositAccounts as one of the Top 200 Healthiest Banks in America for 2015. DepositAccounts uses a formula that measures deposit growth, capitalization and Texas ratio to determine the annual list.
GREAT Theatre Presents, Sept 11-27 @ Paramount
This sweeping musical portrait of early 20th century America tells the story of 3 families in the pursuit of the American Dream. BUY TICKETS
UCP of Central MN Oktoberfest
UCP's annual Renaissance Faire's theme is Oktoberfest this year. Featuring Bear's Den Pig Races, food and drink tasting, pig roast competition and more. September 25, 6-11 pm
Beaver Island Oktoberfest
That's right, Beaver Island Brewing Co. will be hosting their inaugural Oktoberfest under the big tent on Saturday, September 26th from noon-5pm in the parking lot directly behind BIBC on 6th Avenue. Complete with the roll-out of BIBCo's Oktoberfest beer, this event will feature 2 traditional German bands, authentic German foods, dance contests and a whole lot of fun. Kicks off at noon with music by Ray Drontle Band followed by a rousing performance by The Chmielewski Family Funtime Band. GET TICKETS2nd Annual Harvesting Happiness  Warm your hearts as the cool air of fall approaches. Join Wacosa for breakfast and stories of triumph on Thursday, October 1st from 7:30 - 8:30 am at Automotive Parts Headquarters Conference Center, 2959 Clearwater Rd. RSVP to Jean Klosowski by Sept 28.
Paramount Gala, October 3rd  The annual Paramount Gala fundraiser is set for Saturday, October 3rd.
6pm - Socialize, Drink, Eat! Watch artists create their work, browse the silent auction and much more.
8pm - Wendy Liebman. National renowned comedian, semi-finalist on America's Got Talent, Season 9 ABOUT
9:30pm - Dancing in the Theatre. The stage will drop for Rock 'n Roll's greatest dance tunes delivered by Collective Unconscious with special guest George Maurer!TICKETS2015 Innovation Summit, October 8th  Get inspired! The event is free but registration is needed. All are welcome. 9 TED-like talks about innovations; Live improv by the Theatre of Public Policy; Innovation Expo;, and Innovation Award Presentations.
October 8, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm, River's Edge Convention Center. Website. Register.
Bowl for Kids' Sake  Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting its annual Bowl for Kids' Sake Fundraiser. Participants enjoy free bowling, shoes and fun while raising money for programs. Dress your team in cowboy gear because this year's theme is "Wild Wild West Bowl". October 2, 9 & 10. MORE INFONovember Business After Hours (Chamber) at CentraCare Health
 CentraCare Health is hosting the Chamber Business After Hours on Thursday, November
12th, 4:30 - 6:30 pm at 1600 County Rd 134 in St. Cloud.
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In Case You Missed It....
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- Restaurant group purchased the old Rum Runners building at 102 6th Ave S.
- GeoComm hosted September DTC Meet-n-Greet
- DTC hosted Small Business Saturday webinar
- Now seeking tenants at 601 W. St. Germain
- Big Apple Bagel to open soon at 701 W. St. Germain
- J.L. Beers restoring building at 801 W. St. Germain
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Loot At This Face!
|  All Aboard the Polar Express.
Will be selling a limited amount of collector polar bears as part of the Winter Festival, December 11-12.
Stay tuned.....
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