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20th Annual Sister Saturday
Saturday, May 11
9:00AM-4:00PM
Deals & Steals all over town
Join us for shopping and dining specials at over 30 participating businesses! 9:00AM Swag Bag Line at Mackenthun's Fine Foods - Floral & Gifts and Mystic Fortress Games. 50 FREE swag bags at each location. Line up early as these bags go fast!
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*J. Carver Distillery Sister Saturday Complimentary Cocktail Class 2-3:00PM. Registration required – seating limited. Register here. | |
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We appreciate your support!
Thank you to all our renewing members for your investment in the Waconia Chamber.
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Borderwerx Concrete Landscape Curbing
Candie Clouds
Carver County Abstract & Title
Emagine Waconia Theatre
Eva Sophia Project
George and Carol Braunwarth
Philp Family Dentistry Waconia
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Ruthie's House Vintage
Scooter's Coffee
Senior Living Insights
Snap Fitness
Triple Crown Home Team
Waconia 1 Collision & Auto
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Career Exploration Fair & Community Expo Recap | |
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Thank you
for participating in and attending the
Career Exploration Fair & Community Expo!
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Check out the recap videos below! | |
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Thank you volunteers!
Thanks to our committee members and volunteers for the Career Exploration Fair and Community Expo.
Career Exploration Fair committee: Lynette Alger, Hailey Fogarty, Dana Henn, Steven Jensen, Kelly Jo Raether, Jeni Sebora, Paul Sparby
Community Expo committee: Tom Battis, Cindy Jamison, Steven Jensen
Volunteers: Angie Cruzen, Dee DeLange, Brenda Geode, Lynn Laumann, Cindy Nash, Brie Piller, Darrel Sudheimer, Jodi Theis, Helenette Van Eyll, Heidi Vars, and the WHS Girls' LaCrosse team (pictured right).
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Waconia Works Signing Day | |
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Join us for the 4th Annual Waconia Works Signing Day
Tuesday, May 7 | 7:30 - 8:30AM
Waconia High School
1650 Community Dr, Waconia
Signing day is an opportunity to recognize Waconia High School seniors for their decision to enter the workforce post-graduation with a local company in the area; and to highlight the local businesses that provide those opportunities. If you know of a student and business that would be interested in participating, please email Christine at cfenner@destinationwaconia.org for more details.
In the past we’ve highlighted students that are entering the manufacturing, trades, and/or automotive workforce.
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Chamber Day at the Capitol
Chamber Day at the Capitol, led by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, included conversations with business leaders to listen & advocate for policies that foster growth, innovation and prosperity.
Pictured below:
Waconia Chamber President Christine Fenner, Dee DeLange of Waconia Brewing Company, Todd Hann of HomeTown Bank and Taylor Hubbard of Taylor Hubbard Photography.
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Ambassador Visits & Ribbon Cuttings | |
Special Olympics Minnesota | |
Primary contact: Mark Anderson
(612) 384-5292
mark.anderson@somn.org
plungemn.org/events/waconia
Special Olympics Minnesota provides sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities of all ages. This year’s Waconia Polar Plunge was held on February 10 on Lake Waconia, and the event has raised over $500k for Special Olympics Minnesota in its history in Waconia.
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Primary contacts: Joel Brunner
(952) 657-2500
101 Ash Ave N, Mayer
jbrunner@cortrustbank.com
cortrustbank.com
Welcome to Joel Brunner, CorTrust Bank's new Branch Manager in Mayer. CorTrust Bank is based out of South Dakota and has 22 locations with 15 Minnesota branches. They have been in business over 90 years!
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Primary contact: Cathy Nielsen
(952) 442-7481
1330 Mill Ln, Waconia
cathy@cdproductsinc.com
cdproductsinc.com
CD Products has been in business for 24 years. Give them a call for all of your marketing and signage needs. They make signs, graphics, decals, screen printed products and more.
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April Luncheon - Empowering Communities
The Vital Role of Charitable Nonprofits
The April Luncheon was nothing short of inspiring as we delved into the incredible work of charitable nonprofit organizations in our community! Panel speakers Mark Anderson - Special Olympics Minnesota, Angie Cruzen - Gather and Grow Food Shelf & Connection Center, and Al Norby - Love INC of Carver County shared invaluable insights into the challenges, opportunities, and rewards of their roles in empowering our community.
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week this week, let's give a big shoutout to the volunteers who fuel the missions of these and other nonprofit organizations!
A special thank you to SouthPoint Financial Credit Union for sponsoring today's luncheon and to Crown College for the warm hospitality and delicious lunch.
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Frozen Five Opening Day
Friday, April 26 | 4:00PM-8:00PM
Frozen Five Ice Creamery
8 W 1st St, Waconia
Who is ready for ice cream? Frozen Five Ice Creamery will open their doors for the season today at 4p.m. Stop in and try their amazing flavors.
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Document Shredding Day
Saturday, April 27 | 9:00AM-12:00PM
MidCountry Bank
200 E Frontage Rd, Waconia
Help protect yourself from identity theft. Bring any unwanted documents with personal information. Please remove cardboard, metal, or plastic materials. Free community Event!
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Wild Game Feed
Saturday, April 27 | 4:00PM-8:00PM
Carver County Fairgrounds
501 W 3rd St, Waconia
The Wild Game Feed includes a Sportsman Dinner and prizes. The prizes for this event are provided by donations from businesses and individuals from around our community. This year we have over $12,000 in cash and prizes. Tickets available at the door or in advance by clicking the button below.
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Summer Dance Class BOGO!
Register by April 30th
Rising Star Dance Academy
564 Cherry Dr, Waconia
Only one week left to save on our 4-week summer session dance classes for ages 2 and up! Choose from Swiftie Dance Party, Princess Ballet, Toddlers and Tutus to just name a few. Click on the link below for a full list of classes. Full Class List here.
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18th Annual Walk on Waconia
Saturday, May 18 | 8:00AM
Early bird pricing ends May 1
Register to participate in the Walk On Waconia! Walkers and runners welcome. The friendly, small town race around beautiful Lake Waconia includes 5K, 10K and 10 Mile options. Early bird pricing ends May 1st.
Want to donate to a great cause? Donor deadline is April 28th. Click below to donate or volunteer.
NEW option! Friday Night Pasta Meal and Music at Sovereign Estate ($15, pre-registration required). All proceeds will support the Gather and Grow Food Shelf & Connection Center.
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May Coffee Connection
Thursday, May 2 | 7:30AM-9:00AM
Lake Waconia Cottage hosted by Iron River Construction
7345 W Shoreline Dr, Waconia
Network and connect! We'd love to hear what's new with you and your business. Coffee and a light snack will be served. No need to register. Stop in for as long as your schedule allows. FREE! Hope to see you there!
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Faith, Family & Baseball Event
Sunday, May 5 | 11:30AM
St. Joseph School Gym
41 E 1st St, Waconia
Gather with families and hear baseball stories and a faith journey from speaker Dick Bremer, former announcer for the Minnesota Twins. Tickets are $5/person ($20/family max) in advance, $6/person at the door, kids 5 and under are free!
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Women's Connect Meeting
Monday, May 6 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM
Waconia Chamber Office
209 S Vine St, Waconia
Topic: Cultivating Confidence and Dreaming Big
Women's Connect is a focused network designed to encourage, support, and create resources for professional women entrepreneurs and leaders. For more details and to RSVP email Christine at cfenner@destinationwaconia.org.
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Canva Hacks to Save Time: WYP Networking Happy Hour
Monday, May 13 | 4:30PM - 6:00PM
Waconia Brewing Company
255 W Main St, Waconia
Join Waconia Young Professionals to learn tips and tricks in Canva led by Shannon Toftely, Brush Dental Studio. Optional-bring your own laptop for a more hands-on, interactive session. Purchase your own food and beverage.
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Waconia Rodeo Sponsorships & Silent Auction
Donations requested by June 1
Carver County Fairgrounds
501 W 3rd St, Waconia
Waconia Rodeo is seeking donations for a silent auction. Please email Amy at amyjohoyord@gmail.com to coordinate your donation. The silent auction will be held June 8 during the pancake breakfast, with proceeds supporting Hope Rides and Extreme Events MN
Rodeo Sponsorships are also available, click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Save the dates for the Waconia Rodeo June 7 & 8.
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Waconia Rodeo Window Decorating Contest
Register by May 1
Businesses are invited to register to decorate your window starting May 18th, paint or create a window display with a western/rodeo theme.
On June 6 - Waconia Rodeo Queens will judge the windows and choose a winner. Winning window gets: 6 VIP 2024 Waconia Rodeo tickets, 2 Rodeo t-shirts, mentions throughout the Rodeo
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Island View Golf to Host Golf Day Minnesota
Saturday, June 1
Island View Golf Club
7795 Laketown Pkwy, Waconia
The inaugural Golf Day Minnesota will be held at Island View Golf Club. There will be a live broadcast of KFAN’s Tee-to-Green Golf Show followed by an 18-hold fundraiser supporting the Minnesota Golf Foundation and Youth on Course Minnesota.
Congratulations to Island View Golf Club, who was named the 2023 MGA Member Club of the Year in recognition of the facility’s support of the MGA Associate Member program and willingness to host MGA championships and qualifiers.
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Summer Youth Program Registration
June 3 - July 12
Crusher Fitness & Health
219 E Frontage Rd, Waconia
Youth training in general targets athletes and enhancing athletic performance. Our training does that with an elite training program. We apply individual coaching to each and every athlete in our small limited class size. We can help every child, whether they play sports or whether they need to get out of the house and just move.
Summer Program registration is live, spots are limited. Click the link below for full Youth Summer Program details. A second session is also available July 22-August 23.
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Business Resources & Updates | |
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Downtown Construction Begins Late April
Downtown construction Phase 2 will begin late April. Click below for Project Updates and printable posters showing construction impact and parking.
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Senior Yearbook Guess Who
WHS Graduation is right around the corner, so let's play a fun senior photo game. Send your senior picture, your high school, and (optional) graduating class year to Chelsey at ckoubsky@destinationwaconia.org by May 12 to join in the fun! Senior photos will be in the June newsletter.
First person to correctly guess who is in this photo wins a free May Luncheon registration. Reply to this email to guess.
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May Chamber Luncheon
Topic: Dynamic Public Speaking
Thursday, May 30 | 11:30AM-1:00PM
Faith Lutheran Church
800 Waconia Pkwy N, Waconia
Professional Development Education Series
Dynamic Public Speaking
Speaker: Senator Julia Coleman
Catered by: Bode Gray's
Cost: $30/member, $40/not yet member
Deadline to register: Monday, May 27
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Looking for Food Vendors!
Paradise Beach Bash
Friday, June 21 | 3-10:30PM
Lake Waconia Regional Park
Featuring live music by Ragtown
7-10:30PM | Free admission
We are looking for 3 food vendors for the Paradise Beach Bash, with first priority to chamber members. Please reach out to Christine at cfenner@destinationwaconia.org asap if you are interested!
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18th Annual Chamber Golf Scramble
Monday, July 15
Island View Golf Club
This year's theme is Rewind the 1980s.
WHAT THE DAY ENTAILS:
10:30AM Registration Opens
12:00PM Shotgun start
– Games & event activities
– Food & drinks on the course
– Drawings & prizes awarded
– Best Dressed with the Theme Team wins!
19th Hole BBQ to follow
Registration is now open to sponsors and golfers, click below to register now!
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MAY 2 Coffee Connection, 7:30-9AM @Iron River's Lake Waconia Cottage
MAY 6 Women's Connect, 12-1:30PM @Waconia City Hall
MAY 7 Waconia Works Signing Day, 7:30AM-830AM @Waconia High School
MAY 8 Board Meeting, 11:30AM-1:00PM @Waconia City Hall
MAY 11 Retail Committee Meeting, 8:00-9:00AM @Chamber Office
MAY 11 20th Annual Sister Saturday, 9:00AM-4:00PM @All Around Town
MAY 13 Young Professionals, 4:30-6:00PM @Waconia Brewing Company
MAY 16 Ambassadors, 8:45AM @Chamber Office
MAY 30 Chamber Luncheon, 11:30AM-1:00PM @Faith Lutheran Church
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