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Man, have we been busy! It seems like we barely wrapped up our summer events before diving headfirst into fall—and if my calendar is any indication, we certainly aren’t slowing down. September brought an unexpected change of plans with our annual Chamber Golf Tournament. Mother Nature didn’t cooperate with our original date, but we’re happy

Over the past several weeks, I’ve found myself coming back to one word again and again: connection. It sounds simple, but so much of what makes a strong business community comes down to people knowing one another, knowing what resources are available and knowing they have a place at the table. At the Chamber, we

As Water Ski Days comes to a close, we’re already looking ahead to what’s next. One thing I’ve learned during my time at the Chamber is that there really isn’t an off season in Lake City. While one event ends, another is just around the corner, and the work of strengthening our community continues every

As the legislative session wrapped up at the State Capitol this week, the Lake City Chamber spent part of the week doing something many people probably don’t picture when they think about a local chamber of commerce — contacting legislators about tax policy. Through our partnership with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce and the Minnesota

Spring Has Sprung… and So Has the Momentum I don’t know about you, but there’s just something about spring in Lake City. The snow melts, the sun sticks around a little longer, and all of a sudden—it feels like everything comes back to life. And here at the Chamber… it really does. We’re coming off

There are moments when everything just feels like it’s clicking—and March has been one of those moments. Coming off of our Annual Dinner, I’m still feeling the glow of such a fun and meaningful evening. It was truly our pleasure to recognize the outstanding businesses in our community. Celebrating their successes—and reflecting on all that

We’re getting our newsletter out a little earlier this month because there is so much happening — and we want to make sure you don’t miss a thing! This month, I’ll be attending the Session Priorities Dinner at the State Capitol, followed by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Executives (MCCE) Annual Conference in St. Paul.

A new year always brings a renewed sense of energy, focus, and possibility—and 2026 is already shaping up to be an exceptional year for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce. This January, we’ve hit the ground running with a clear commitment to organization, innovation, and modernization. There is a strong drive—shared by staff, board, and

As we close out 2025 and prepare to welcome a new year—and a new Board of Directors—I find myself reflecting with deep appreciation on everything we accomplished together. December is often a month for gratitude, and while that remains true, this year also feels like the perfect moment for a full annual wrap-up. We’ve grown,

November always brings with it a special sense of gratitude, and while I feel like I’m constantly expressing appreciation for this community, our Chamber members, and our supporters, this month it feels even more meaningful. As we approach the end of the year and work through our administrative wrap-up—budgets, board transitions, governing document reviews, our