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The Lake City Chamber celebrates the community’s accomplishments of the past year with a ‘Cruise Night’ themed annual dinner, celebration, and awards presentation!
We are excited to announce the date and location of our Annual Dinner Celebration! We invite you to the Jewel Golf Club for a cocktails, a plated dinner, and live comedy with Jason Douglas & the Comedian Company.
This year we will also present awards in various categories. These awards and nominated businesses are chosen by the community via online polling. There’s still time to support for your favorite local business. Click here to vote for your faves!
We encourage you to register early and remind you that some Chamber membership tiers include admission to this event. Contact the Chamber to learn more.
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Lake Pepin Named "Prettiest Lake in Minnesota"
In this land of 10,000 Lakes, Readers Digest chose our own Lake Pepin as the ‘Prettiest Lake’ in Minnesota!
“Minnesota is nicknamed the land of 10,000 lakes, and it’s easy to see why. This Upper Midwest dream destination actually contains more than 12,000 lakes, but who’s counting? Interestingly, our pick for Minnesota’s prettiest lake is Lake Pepin, the widest natural part of the Mississippi River. This large body of water, some 20-plus miles long and almost three miles wide, actually forms the border between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Think: verdant bluffs that kiss the water’s edge, cliff faces that jut out of the otherwise rolling hills, and charming river towns that dot the edges of this outdoor paradise. Waterskiing was invented in Lake City, one of the many municipalities that call Lake Pepin home, and fishing, boating, windsurfing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, and more can be enjoyed within its massive beauty.”
By Katy Spratte Joyce for Readers Digest
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The members of the Lake City Area Chamber of Commerce are dedicated to working together, fostering a prosperous trade environment, and providing a unified voice for business in our community.
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Upcoming Lake City Events
WinterStüff
Ok, so we made up the word, but the fun is oh so real!Join us in Lake City for a February of full-on fun on the lake, on the trails, and on the streets of downtown as we celebrate our Annual WinterStüff!– Saturday Feb 1st, 5-7pm: Hok Si La by Moonlight
Tour de Pepin
“One of the Midwest’s most unique cycling tours.”– Minnesota Trails Magazine Held the first Saturday in June, Tour de Pepin offers bicyclists from amateur to expert an opportunity to experience Lake Pepin from the saddle. The Lake City Chamber of Commerce hosts this supported ride, which features a dozen manned
Water Ski Days
Water Ski Days June 26-29, 2025  Water skiing was invented in Lake City in 1922 by Ralph Samuelson. Each year Lake City celebrates the man and the sport.  The 53rd Annual Water Ski Days is going to be another big year for Lake City, and the planning is
Tour de Pepin
“One of the Midwest’s most unique cycling tours.”– Minnesota Trails Magazine Held the first Saturday in June, Tour de Pepin offers bicyclists from amateur to expert an opportunity to experience Lake Pepin from the saddle. The Lake City Chamber of Commerce hosts this supported ride, which features a dozen manned rest areas with food and
Water Ski Days
Water Ski Days June 26-29, 2025  Water skiing was invented in Lake City in 1922 by Ralph Samuelson. Each year Lake City celebrates the man and the sport.  The 53rd Annual Water Ski Days is going to be another big year for Lake City, and the planning is already underway. Come to Lake
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Rethos Downtown Assessment
Through a grant from the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, the Lake City Chamber of Commerce welcomed Rethos to conduct a comprehensive assessment of Downtown Lake City in 2022. After spending multiple days in the community conducting resident interviews and holding stakeholder focus groups, as well as garnering survey responses from over 600 residents, Rethos staff analyzed the data they collected. The document resulting from this analysis, as well as the raw survey results data, are now published and available for all to view.
The Assessment document identifies Lake City’s assets and challenges and provides a roadmap to future Main Street vitality and success. The Chamber is working with community stakeholders, including the City of Lake City and Lake City Port Authority, to create an action plan to implement recommendations and maximize the opportunities for Lake City’s downtown. Follow along with all three entities as updates on their progress towards these goals are provided!
Demographic Survey Findings
Downtown Habits Survey Findings
Downtown Future Survey Findings
What We Do
We serve the businesses of our Lake City community, helping cultivate a healthy and growing business environment. We coordinate events to promote local business, provide networking opportunities and work together for the success of our community.
Business After Hours
Connect, network and support other Lake City Chamber members when we meet for Business After Hours. Join us the last Thursday every month!
Membership
Includes business advocacy at all government levels, new Member welcome promotion, online resource access through ChamberMaster, an invitation to business seminars (typically free to members), participation in Chamber Ambassador Program, and depending on the level, so much more.
Featured Business
Each week we are featuring one of our members. Get to know these businesses in this amazing community. And then check out other member through our online directory…
Heidi’s Huggamug Cafe
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