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Excitement and Gratitude

As the holiday season is upon us, I want to take a moment to express my excitement and gratitude. Our beautiful downtown shines even brighter this time of year, with our amazing retail shops working together to create stunning window displays that capture the essence of the holidays. The sense of community that these decorations and events create is something truly special, and it’s a privilege to witness the town come alive with festive cheer.

As we close out 2024, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who partners with us to make Lake City the vibrant, thriving place we all know and love. Our city departments, non-profit organizations, and most of all, our Chamber members, continue to be the backbone of everything we do. Your support through sponsorships, attending networking events, and volunteering is what enables the Chamber to thrive and continue to serve this incredible business community.

This year has been a standout, with so many successful events that brought our town into the spotlight. The Governor’s Fishing Opener was a tremendous success, bringing state-wide recognition to Lake City, and the media coverage will continue to elevate our community. Despite the rain, Tour de Pepin in it’s 17th year was a fabulous event, capped off with a fantastic After Ride Party. Water Ski Days was a memorable weekend, filled with great music and a gorgeous day for our Grand Parade, even though flooding cancelled our water ski shows. The Y-Knot Tri triathlon saw its best turnout yet, and Float A Palooza was a perfect beach party, with beautiful weather to enjoy Lake Pepin and our wonderful Ohuta Park. Our Fall Fest in October was a hit, with perfect weather, a fun-filled Haunted Trail at Hok Si La Park, and a fantastic Johnny Appleseed Days.

Looking ahead to 2025, I can’t wait to see what new opportunities the year will bring. I want to wish everyone a joyful holiday season and thank you once again for making this year so memorable. Your continued support is what keeps Lake City thriving, and I’m excited to see what we can accomplish together in the new year.

Warm holiday wishes,

Heather Thomas
Executive Director
Lake City Chamber of Commerce

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