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Detroit LakesDetroit Lakes March 2018March 2018Volume 25 No. 3Volume 25 No. 3

March 2018 Volume 25 No. 3

What do Good Coffee, Breakfast, Bath Bombs, Community Wellness, Tourism, 9th Grade Students, Housing Statistics and Artistic Minds all have in common?

They will all be featured at this year’s Summit! Join us, Friday, March 2nd, 8:00-11:30am at M State-DL.

$25.00 per person includes breakfast.

A big thank you to our sponsors: Apex Engineering Group, Arvig, Detroit Lakes Development Authority,

Essentia Health, High Point Networks, Lakeshirts Inc., Marco, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, M State-DL and Sanford Health!

Economic Development Summit March 2

New “shipmates” wanted LEADERship Detroit Lakes is looking for new participants and mentors for the

2018-19 session. Our inaugural year is coming to an end in April and our steer-ing committee is looking forward to the 2018-19 session.

If you are seeking an opportunity to learn about the Detroit Lakes area, gain leadership skills in a variety of topics and looking to meet new people outside of your normal circle this is the perfect training for you. No two sessions are alike; community tours, local leader panels, group activities and professional training are all included. The curriculum is perfect for a new, immerging leader or for someone who has recently taken on new leadership responsibilities.

In addition to participants, we are looking for mentors. Business profession-als who are willing to connect with our participants each month and share their leadership knowledge as participants progress through a variety of topics.

For more information please contact Carrie 218-847-9202. Sponsored by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce and West Central Initiative. LEADERship DL Class of 2017-18

Lunch and Learn: Getting Organized Need to get out of the office for a fun lunch? Join us, WWednesday, March 28th, 12noon-1:00pm at the Chamber Office at 700 Summit Avenue in Detroit Lakes. The DL Chamber welcomes member Beth Pridday, Organizing Ex-pert for CClever Container, as our guest speaker—““Learn to Live with Less & Organize the Rest.” She will share some practical tips to achieving a more organized space at home, work or even in your vehicle, along with tech-niques to learn to get rid of clutter. Each participant will receive a tiny ‘clutter buster kit’.

Cost is $8.00 per person and includes a soup & sandwich lunch. Register by calling Sandy 218-847-9202 before March 26th.

The Mission of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce is to advance a

vibrant business and tourism economy through service,

advocacy, networking and innovation.

We’re Working for You:

January 2018 YTD Walk-Ins

200 200

Phone Calls 329 329

Visitor Guides Mailed

269 269 Website Visits

26,050 26,050

In January, the Ice Harvest

and Palace Festival page on VisitDetroitLakes.com had

12,520 visits!

Online newsletter at: https://www.visitdetroitlakes.com/

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The Chamber (USPS 699-170) is published monthly by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, 700 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Periodicals postage paid at Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-9998. POST-MASTER: Please send address changes to The Chamber, PO Box 348, Detroit Lakes, MN 56502-0348. Annual subscriptions $15.00

“I’ve never been to the Lakes Area in the winter.” That phrase was heard a couple of times this January & February. It took something special to bring them to town. From snow-mobile races & fishing derbies to an ice palace & sporting events… there have been a lot of reasons to invite guests to the lake. Some-times we forget to invite. It is easy to take the beauty of this area for granted. Winter can seem normal to us; snow/ice can seem like work instead of play. The MN Super Bowl and DL’s Ice Palace are good examples of making reasons for people to come. These events, in a way, threw a good party and the people came. It’s kinda like at home, family and friends can stop anytime but it takes a birthday party or an occasion to get them all in the same room. What does that mean for business? When was the last time you “threw a par-ty”? When did you last invite others to come in? Maybe it’s time. (PLUS: as an added bonus your workspace may get an early spring cleaning.) When you are ready to invite others… let the Chamber know. We’d love to add your event to our calendars and help you with your marketing. Help us invite people to the lakes and into your doors. ~Carrie Johnston, Your Chamber President (Pictured is opening night of the DL Ice Palace. Over 1000 people filled the street to attend this event on a cold Thursday evening in Febru-ary! Thank you to all that “threw” this party!)

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New Member Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Lisa Piche, Broker 495 US Hwy. 10 East, Studio B Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-844-7500 Email: [email protected] Let our professionals help you find your dream home or move on to your new stage in life when selling. Through all seasons, expect Better!

Member Renewals

Thanks to the following members who have renewed their member-ship from Jan. 27—Feb. 21, 2018. Chamber memberships renew at different times throughout the year. For a complete list, see http://business.visitdetroitlakes.com/list Advance Security Anderson Brothers Construction Bender Realty & Property Mgmt. Bergseth Bros. Co, Inc. Brenk, Mayor Matt Briard Construction, Inc. Donna’s Clever Business Hoban’s Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Lakes Inn Long Bridge Bar, Grill & Marina MANNA Food Co-op Olander Bus Service Principle Mortgage Group, Inc. The Refuge

Congratulations to WWeum Chiropractic Clinic celebrating their 38th Anniversary!

MMid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union is excited to announce their new full service location will be opening mid-March at 1405 US Hwy. 10 (in front of Menard’s). Look for expanded hours of service. Check out the new location and watch for a grand opening celebration coming in April.

FFirst Security Bank has appointed Melissa Peterson as President. She has over 18 years of experience in banking and finance.

Lakeshirts, Inc. distributed over $1,000,000 of profit share to employees for their help in making 2017 a successful year. They saw sales growth every month of 2017 and increased their staff from 430 to over 500 employees to ensure reliable service for all their customers.

SSJE-Rhombus Foundation contributed a $50,000 match to the Essentia Health St. Mary’s helipad project during the 100 for 100 promotion.

SStenerson Lumber Company has added Dexter Schwartz to their team in the position of inside sales. He has 20 years of building material experience.

BBrygge Taps & Tastes donated $200 to the Essentia Health St. Mary’s helipad project—proceeds from their “Burger of the Month”.

*If you have business news, please send to [email protected]

Member News

Papacito’s Burritos Lucas Johnson, Owner Michelle Leegard, Manager 904 McKinley Avenue Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-844-7203 Email: [email protected] Www.Papacitosburritos.com Quick serve burritos, tacos and more. Open Monday-Saturday.

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Ambassadors making calls in February were: (l to r) Pam Zinniel, Terrel Davison, Liz Molacek, Caroll Clark, Denise Eggebraaten, Brian Haire and Becca Robbins.

Ambassadors presented a Progress Sign to staff at R & G Subaru in their new store located at 1140 Hwy 59 South. They have been with Subaru for 40 years! Owners are Drew Larson and Matthew Field.

Becca Robbins presented a Progress Sign to Greg Englund, Manager of TTaco John’s, at their new store located at 233 Frazee Street East. Owners are Kari Melbostad and Brian Fuder. Taco John’s is a quick service, locally owned and operated restaurant.

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March 2018

The Amazing—Great Polar Race

On Saturday February 10th, 6 teams raced around Detroit Lakes chasing clues, solving puzzles and sharing lots of laughs. This Chamber’s Promotions & Events Committee event was a part of the 2018 Polar Fest. The event was a way to get people exploring and enjoying their own hometown. Each participant received a fun canvas tote sponsored by AArvig. From a scavenger hunt at the Becker County Museum to a word scramble in the windows of downtown to taffy tasting at Becker Pet & Garden… these teams were up for the challenge! Thank you to co-chairs Jennifer Winn, AArvig and Lori Bachman, AAmerican Cancer Society. Thanks to our prize package donors and to our race locations: Arvig, American Cancer Society, Pemberton Law Firm, ERA North-land Realty, Schiller Insurance, Midwest Workwear, BD’s Gas & Grub, Becker Pet & Garden, Becker County Museum, Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, Detroit Mountain Recreation Area, Ecumen, Holiday Inn on the Lake, La Barista, LEADERship DL, Leigh-ton Broadcasting, Mainstream Boutique, MN Flyers Gymnastics, Norby’s Department Store and Washington Square Mall. Through this event over $250.00 was raised for the American Cancer Society of Becker County!

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Tourism Update To provide residents and visitors to

Becker County access to healthy assets within the county, Becker County Energize is leading the charge on creating an online map.

The map will be housed on the Becker County website. What locations will be on the map? Here are some being worked on:

Bike trails, ATV/OHV trails, bike fix stations, bike rentals, bike racks, hiking/walking trails, geocaching sites, horseback riding trails, cross country ski trails, golf courses, disc/frisbee

courses, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, basketball courts, baseball diamonds, skateparks, soccer fields, parks, dog parks, fitness establishments, water bottle stations, farmers markets and public beaches.

If you have these amenities in the area of your community (other than DL) in Becker County, and want to be sure they are included, let me know.

Cleone Stewart, Tourism Director

Job Fair April 12th

The DDetroit Lakes Workforce Center/Rural MN CEP will be hosting its annual Job Fair on Thursday, April 12th, 3-6pm at the Workforce Center, 803 Roosevelt Ave, Detroit Lakes.

Approximately 40 organiza-tions will be conducting on the spot, one-on-one interviews, seeking to hire new employ-ees.

If you would like information on how your business can ben-efit from the services offered by Rural MN CEP, please call Kelley Nowell 218-846-7377.

The Chamber’s 2018/2019

Coupon Book is printed and coupons are online at http://business.visitdetroitlakes. com/hotdeals. Look for 34 coupons of savings in Detroit Lakes to share with visitors!

Tourism Committee members Scott Mehlhaff, Sandy Stilke, Cleone Stew-art, Gary Thompson and (not pictured) Carrie John-ston visited the Ice Palace on February 7. Next, (top photo, l-r) Chet Collins and Lori Blonigen informed Gary Thompson, Emily Schupp (with daughters), Sandy Stilke, Scott Mehlhaff and Cleone Stewart of the remodeling updates to Lakeside Tavern.


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Contact your local legislators

Senator Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 202.224.3244 [email protected] Senator Tina Smith (DFL) 202.224.5641 Seventh District Collin Peterson (DFL) US House D.C.: 202.225.1593 218.847.5056 Paul Utke (R) Senate 2 218-255-1131 Kent Eken (DFL) Senate 4 651.296.3205 [email protected] Steve Green (R) House 2B 651.296.9918 [email protected] Paul Marquart (DFL) House 4B 651.296.6829 [email protected]

For more information go to www.gis.leg.mn

Market in this newsletter

March 14 Member Connection

Nominations needed Everyday Heroes are every where! We all know one! Now is the time to recog-nize these very special people! Please go to our website and download the form. https://www.uwbcmn.org/uploads/6/9/5/6/69564779/everyday_hero_nomination_form_2018.pdf We also need your nominees for the Bob & Michelle Harris award. If you know someone who deserves to be honored for their leadership, advocacy, and com-munity spirit, please nominate them. https://www.uwbcmn.org/uploads/6/9/5/6/69564779/harris_award_2018.pdf All nominations must be submitted to the United Way office by April 1, 2018. You can email to the United Way office [email protected] or send by mail: Unit-ed Way of Becker County, PO Box 348 Detroit Lakes MN 56502

Detroit Lakes Chamber News has 2 great ways to market your business, event or a product special directly to your fellow DL Chamber members! 1. INSERTS: Simply call to reserve your place in the next newsletter. Then, drop off

650 ~ 8½” X 11” inserts by the 24th of the month and we will invoice you for just $160.00. ($60 for non-profit members) Space is limited.

2. AD SPACE: Contact the Chamber Office to place your 2” X 2½” Black & White ad. Promote your business all year, 6 months or for just one month. Space is lim-ited. (Priority is given to 12-month contracts.)

The DL Chamber Newsletter is delivered on the 1st of each month to over 600 ad-dresses and is available online at www.VisitDetroitLakes.com. For more information call 218-847-9202

Have you been to a :45 Fill-up Member Meeting yet? These are FREE to members of the DL Chamber! They happen

the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Stop in for 45 minutes of Chamber news, coffee, treats and lots of updates.

Wednesday, March 14th 8:15-9:00am we will be at

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March 2018

Every Tues. Open Scrapbooking, 5-9pm, Pens & Needles Lakeside

1-18 Lakes Area Photography Show, Washington Square Mall1 Lakes Figure Skating Show, 7pm, Kent Freeman Sports Arena 2 Economic Development Summit, 8-11:30am, M State 3 Eagles Annual Charity Auction, 6:30pm, Eagles Club 3 Sonic Escape, 7:30pm, Holmes Theatre 4 Scandinavian Festival, 11am-2pm, Trinity Lutheran Church 4 Wedding Extravaganza, 12-4pm, Shooting Star Casino 7 Chamber Tourism Committee, 8:15 am, Chamber Office 7 Chamber Ambassadors, 9:30am, Chamber Office 8-9 Summit Productions “The Game’s Afoot”, 7:30pm, Holmes Theatre9-11 MooseJaw Music, Dance & Clogging Weekend, Maplelag Resort10 DL Elementary School Carnival, 11am-2pm, DL Middle School Gym10 Summit Productions, “The Game’s Afoot”, 2pm, Holmes Theatre10 “LIVE” at The Lodge, 6-9pm, The Lodge on Lake Detroit10 “Crazy Keys” Dueling Pianos, 7pm, Speak Easy13 Promotions & Events Committee, 8:30am, La Barista14 :45 Fill-up, 8:15-9am, Boys & Girls Club16 MOTION Goes Irish Fundraiser, 6:30pm, Holmes Theatre16 Jake Owen, 8pm, Shooting Star Casino17 St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl—7 local businesses17 DL Lions Bowling Tournament, 4pm, Voyageur Lanes17 Murder Mystery, 5:30pm, The Lodge on Lake Detroit20 Tourism Bureau Board of Directors, 8:15 am, City Council Chambers22 Chamber Board of Directors, 8am, Chamber Office22 Arena Dances “Main Street Project”, 7:30pm, Holmes Theatre23 DL Jaycees Ladies Stagette, 6pm, Holmes Theatre23 Survivor, 8pm, Shooting Star Casino24-25 Lake Region Builders Home & Sport Show, Kent Freeman Arena24 Heart O’Lakes Harmony Concert, 7:30pm, Holmes Theatre28 Lunch & Learn “Getting Organized”, 12-1pm, Chamber Office

See full calendar of events: http://business.visitdetroitlakes.com/events

Chairman of the Board Marjorie Berg .................. 2018 Incoming Chair Kelley Nowell .................. 2018 Treasurer Becca Robbins ............... 2020 Past Chairman Dale Westley .................... 2018

Directors Doug Anselmin ................ 2019 Lori Blonigan ................... 2018 Jill Brandt ......................... 2020 Josh Mason .................... 2020 Emily Meyers ................... 2019 Ron Mueller ..................... 2019 Paula Quam ..................... 2020 Kristina Seifert ................ 2018 Val Voigt ........................... 2019

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