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Chamber Horizons, USPS 330070, is published monthly by the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Periodicals postage paid at Alexandria, MN 56308. Postmaster: Send address changes to
Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce | 206 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN 56308 320-763-3161 | www.alexandriamn.org
CHAMBERHORIZONS
Official Newsletter of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of CommerceJUNE 2017 | VOLUME 110 | ISSUE 6
Chamber 101
Wake Up Alexandria!Friday, June 2 from 7:30 to 8:30 amLegacy of the Lakes Museum | 205 3rd Ave W
Duffers Delight Golf TournamentMonday, June 5; Shotgun start at 12 pmAlexandria Golf Club | 2300 N Nokomis St NE
Chamber 101Tuesday, June 13 from 7:30 to 8:30 amChamber of Commerce | 206 Broadway St
Wake Up Alexandria!Friday, June 16 from 7:30 to 8:30 amEcumen Bethany Community | 1020 Lark St
Off the ClockThursday, June 22 from 4:30 to 5:30 pmTheatre L’Homme Dieu | 1875 Co. Rd. 120 NE
Wake Up Alexandria!Friday, July 7 from 7:30 to 8:30 amAlex Rubbish & Recycling, Inc. at City Park | 118 City Park Rd
Wake Up Alexandria!Friday, July 21 from 7:30 to 8:30 amExecutive Express | 3507 Dakota St
Off the ClockThursday, July 27 from 4:30 to 5:30 pmAlexandria Farmers Market | 200 Broadway St
Promoting the Alexandria Lakes Area as the ultimate destination to live, work, play and prosper.
Upcoming Chamber Events
Tuesday, June 13 from 7:30 - 8:30 amAlexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
206 Broadway St, Alexandria
Chamber 101 is a great way to get to know the Chamber and learn about ways that we can help your business. The event will highlight the Chamber’s events, programs and committees that are available to members.
RSVP To Jess Ptacek at 320-763-3161 or [email protected] by Wednesday, June 7.
Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Visit Alexandria MN alexlakesareachamber
For many years, the Alexandria Lakes Area Visitors Guide has been the premiere publication for promoting tourism in the Alexandria Lakes Area. The annual publication includes a wealth of information on places to stay, things to do, dining options, local attractions, maps, history of the area and much more.
More than 55,000 print copies of the guide are distributed each year at sports shows in a four-state area, at displays in metro areas such as the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America, through local businesses, and mailed out via phone and web inquiries. The publication is also avail-able online at www.alex-andriamn.org under the “Visit Here” tab.
We are pleased to in-troduce an exciting new change for the 2018 pub-lication. The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce will partner with the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission to make the magazine not only a valu-able tourism piece for the area, but also a relocation piece, including informa-tion about living and work-ing in the lakes area!
Watch for more information! Advertising sales for the publication will be-gin in late June. If you wish to be contacted regarding advertising in this piece, please email [email protected].
A sneak peak at the 2018Alexandria Lakes Area Visitors Guide!
The best way to stay young is to stay healthy— and we’re here to help you do both. Whether you’re just starting a family or your kids are starting theirs, you can count on the outstanding care and attention of the internal medicine team at Alexandria Clinic to help you have your best years yet.
The Alexandria Area Young Professionals (AAYP) is a focus group formed under the umbrella of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce to represent local professionals younger than 40. AAYP hosts monthly luncheons the first Thursday of every month with opportunities to network, listen to speakers, learn more about the lakes area, and explore new ways to get involved in the community. There are also quarterly social events at local businesses with a number of networking activities.
Join us at the annual AAYP family picnic!Wednesday, August 9 from 5-7 pm at Alexandria City Park.
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Welcome!May new members
Thank you! April renewalsAFLAC (Anderson)Alexandria LumberAlexandria Natural Health CenterAlexandria Opportunities CenterBerg PlumbingBurr VineyardsCellular CommunicationsCenturyLinkChristopherson’s BaitConlin’s FurnitureCrossings Inn & Suites of Parkers PrairieDouglas Furniture
E. Arthur Brown Co., Inc.Ecumen Bethany CommunityEstenson PrintingHagstrom Engineering, PLLCIndigo Sign WorksIverson Insurance AgencyJake’s BikesThe Legacy of AlexandriaLennes Bros. Electric Inc.Little Darlings Children’s BoutiqueMinnesota Lakes Realty Alexandria, Inc.Perkins Restaurant and Bakery
Pilot Flying J #590Proforma Rose ShormaQuality Computer Services of Central
Minnesota, LLCRaaper’s Eatery & AleSqueegee SquadTom Kraemer, Inc.Vaultas Data CentersWausau HomesWells Fargo Bank, N.A.West Central MN SHRM
Loffler Companies/Shanel Lund105 E Nokomis St, [email protected]
Real Property Management OptimumJosh Boyer503 Hawthorne St, Suite [email protected]
USA Lab USBrent DuBois211 North Broadway St, Suite 211, Green Bay, WI [email protected]
Vikingland Community Support ProgramBecky Schmitz1106 Broadway [email protected]
Consider these new members for your personal and professional needs, and welcome them to our network!
In the KnowAlexandria Area Young Professionals
Alexandria Area Young Professionals (AAYP)
For updates and information,“like” the AAYP Facebook page!
Some AAYP members and their guests enjoyed a “paint and sip” social in February. Back row: Ma-rie Vatnsdal, Tyler Byron, Tasha West, Bridget Hanish, Bobbi Schouviller, Kristan Craig, Emily Bush, Matthew Roggenbuck; front row: Mariah Berry, Jess Ptacek, Jana Schaumburg, Emily Solberg, Tessa Jesnowski, Haley Lund and Susan Brown.
Proud to be a strong supporter of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber!
320.763.8366 803 N Nokomis NE | Alexandria | Member FDIC
The Bank That Feels Like HomeDel Mari Runck
COO/Market Manager/Director
Wake Up Alexandria
May Hosts
Wake Up Alexandria is a networking event held the first and third Friday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at a Chamber member location. A “buck and a business card” get you in the door, with all proceeds donated to a non-profit Chamber member.
Viking Bank | May 54277 Dakota St, Alexandria
Non-profit: Vikingland Builders Association
Sanford Health | May 191527 Broadway St, Alexandria
Non-profit: Butterfly Hill Nature PreschoolSanford Health is an integrated health system headquartered in the Dakotas. Its one of the largest health systems in the nation, with 43 hospitals and nearly 250 clinics in nine states and three countries. Sanford is dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Viking Bank celebrates a new location that provides a welcoming environment and more efficient way of banking. With a concierge service, online tools and new community room, their mission is to build lasting relationships with customers, neighbors and friends.
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Off the ClockOff the Clock is a networking event held the fourth Thursday of each month from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. at a Chamber member location. A “buck and a business card” get you in the door, with all proceeds donated to a non-profit Chamber member.
May Host
Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center | May 252100 Arrowwood Ln NW, Alexandria
Non-profit: Douglas Area Trails Association
Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center is a nature-in-spired resort on Lake Darling. It features an 18-hole cham-pionship golf course, indoor waterpark, great food and year-round activities, making it the perfect getaway for families, weddings, retreats, meetings and more!
Join the Chamber Board!Nominations are currently being accepted for the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Terms are three years; an individual may serve two terms. Open terms begin January 1, 2018. Nominations may be sent prior to July 15 to Tara Bitzan at [email protected] or mailed to Chamber of Commerce, Attn: Tara Bitzan, 206 Broadway, Alexandria, MN 56308.
Membership Team
May Visits
Volunteers on the Membership Team visit new member businesses to welcome them to the Chamber. They also serve as mentors and liaisons, supporting new members with introductions, information, and education on membership benefits.
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Country FinancialLuke Manderschied, local representative
Country Financial, 507 N Nokomis Suite D in Alexandria, offers a variety of insurance including auto, life, home, business, farm, and more. It also offers individual and business retirement plan-ning, and education planning.
Edgewater Natural Family Medicine(Front) Kara Kliewer, Office Mgr./Patient Care Coordinator; Dr. Carly Erickson; Cathy Dunmire, Health Coach/Dispensary Mgr.
Edgewater Natural Family Medicine, 510 22nd Ave E, Suite 202B, is a full-service medical clinic that specializes in naturopathic and functional medicine, nutrition and lifestyle management.
Escape Room AlexandriaLindsay and Nathanial Auran, owners
Escape Room Alexandria, 115 8th Ave E, is a real-life escape ad-venture game great for a night out with friends, team building, or a special event. There are currently three themed rooms, with one additional room set to open in the summer of 2017.
Join our efforts to promoteShop Alexandria First!“Shop Alexandria First” has been a long-time focus of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. We are currently forming a new committee to work on creating innovative ways to educate the community and promote the concept of not only shopping local - but doing ALL your business locally year-round.
If you are interested in joining this team, call Tara Bitzan at the Chamber at (320) 763-3161 or email [email protected].
AmbassadorsThe Ambassadors are volunteers who extend the public relations arm of the Chamber. They attend business open houses, groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings; welcome new businesses to the area; and commemorate relocations and major remodels. They are out making business visits the second Wednesday of every month.
May Visits
Lake View Lawn - New to the area!Deanna Cook, owner
Lake View Lawn, new to the Alexandria Lakes Area, offers year-round lawn and landscaping services. The local family-owned company specializes in mowing services, edging, trimming, sea-sonal cleanup, snow plowing and more.
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Winning Edge Graphics, Inc. - Acquisition!Robyn Snyder, owner
Winning Edge Graphics, Inc., 202 Maple St. in Alexandria, re-cently purchased Bold Fusion Screen Printing and Embroidery. Winning Edge also provides services for promotional items, en-graving for awards and custom design services.
Vikingland Community Support Program - New location!Becky Schmitz, Exec. Director; Sarah Peterson, Program Director
Vikingland Community Support Program, 1106 Broadway, offers community based services and support for individuals with a mental illness. It provides adult rehabilitative services, commu-nity support programs, and independent living skills.
Viking Bank - New location!Viking Staff - front: Ryan Blakesley, Mary Murphy, Sheena Rader-macher, Laraya Hammer, Shari Laven, Vicky Berberich, Todd Do-mine. Back: Adam Becker, Tammy Christianson, Matt Gilbertson.
Viking Bank, 4277 Dakota St., offers personal and business loans, checking, savings and more. The new two-story building was de-signed to be more versatile and features a community room.
Business BuzzGate City Bank staff presented Lakes Area Humane Society with a gift of $2,000 for veterinary medical care and adoption specials.
Timothy E. Lindley, M.D., joined the staff of Heartland Orthopedic Spe-cialists. He is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with a special interest in treating the back, neck and spine.
The Douglas County Car Care Program (DCCCP) named Henry Mingo as its 2016 Volunteer of the Year.
The Alexandria Area Arts Association brought back the historic “Andria” spire that graced the building for many years. The theater will again be called the Andria Theatre.
Aagard Group celebrated its 20-year anniversary with an open house on Thursday, May 18.
Anna Wasescha was recently named president of the West Central Initia-tive by the board of directors.
For the fourth year in a row, KXRA’s Alexandria Big Deals online store has received “The Big Deal” award from the franchise company Big Deals Me-dia of Minneapolis.
Dr. Jerod Ochsendorf of Achieve Wellness was selected to support mem-bers of USA Wrestling as they competed at the U.S. Open in Las Vegas.
Natalie Goodwin joined the staff at Living Tree Massage in Alexandria. She offers therapeutic and relaxation massage, along with aloe body wraps.
Mark Anderson, president/CEO of Knute Nelson, was named chair of the LeadingAge Minnesota board of directors. This is the largest association of organizations serving Minnesota seniors.
Stu Schmidt retired as part owner of Alex Rubbish & Recycling, Inc. The Alexandria Area YMCA received a $50,000 grant from the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee to provide 40 bikes and a trailer for kids in the community.
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The Chamber celebrated a Pot of Gold winner at its May 5 Wake Up Alexandria event at Viking Bank. Bethel Manor & Winona Shores Apartments won the prize package of dis-counted services, gift certifi-cates and promotional items valued at $2,511. Accepting the prize from Ecumen were Patti Carey, director of hous-ing; Matthew Fisher, executive director; and Randee Hall, di-rector of community services and marketing.
A large crowd gathered at the Alexandria Golf Club on May 26 to celebrate a ribbon-cutting re-opening of the renovated Minnesota Hole #7. Jeremy Johnson, general manager, and Jon Crouse, Golf Pro/Pro Shop Manager, held the ribbon while course superinten-dent Donnacha O’Connor and staff had the cutting honors.
Lakeland Mental Health Center (LMHC) of Alexandria broke ground on May 25 on a new out-patient facility at 700 34th Ave. in Alexandria. The new 12,000-square-foot facility will include room for future expansion. LMHC is based in Fergus Falls with offices in Alexandria, Perham, Moorhead, Detroit Lakes and Glenwood.