JUNE 2016 · VOLUME 109 , ISSUE 6

“YOUNG PROFESSIONALS” LUNCHEONThursday, July 7th, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Grand Arbor Pioneer Grill, 4403 Pioneer Road SE$12/members; $15/non-members

RSVP to the Chamber

KNUTE NELSON HOME CARE & HOSPICE2715 Highway 29, Suite 103

Friday, July 1st, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Non-Profit: West Central MN Communities

Action, Inc.

LIFESTAGE WEALTH MANAGEMENT218 3rd Ave E #102

Friday, June 17th, 7:30-8:30 a.m.Non-Profit: Ellie’s Legacy Pet Rescue

CHAMBER EVENTS

Welcome New Chamber Staff Members!

Tara Bitzan, Executive Director

Jess Ptacek, Visitor Center Manager & Administrative Assistant

Farewell Celebration for Coni McKay

Join us in celebrating and congratulating Coni McKay on 19 years with the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce!

When: Thursday, June 16thTime: 4:00 to 7:00 pmLocation: Runesone Museum Fort Alexandria

Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and a Pot of Gold winner will be drawn!

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Business Buzz

Our Mission Statement: “We will promote the Alexandria Lakes Area as the ultimate destination to live, work, play and prosper through public promotion and member and information services.”

Mike Doyle2016 Chamber Board President

Making a Difference“Recent Wake Up! Alexandria Hosts”

Past and Present Home

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Colorful Seasons Garden Center

Douglas Machine has announced the opening of Douglas Health, an onsite clinic offering personal care, affordable services and convenience for its employees and their families.

Alexandria Industries has received a 2016 Progress Minnesota award for their job growth and work in addressing the current manufacturing skills gap and worker shortage.

The Douglas County Car Care Program has recently honored Ed Hagel as the 2015 Volunteer of the Year. Ed volunteers for 12 different organizations in the area.

Alexandria Technical and Community College has recently received $7,550 for its Machining Summer Camp program.

3M Alexandria has received the 2016 Safe-In-Sound ™ Award from the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health.

Aagard has transformed the old Kmart building into a manufacturing facility and manufacturing training center.

The United Way and approximately 300 students from Discovery Middle School have partnered to complete 30 outdoor service projects during a Day of Caring on May 13.

Alexandria ElectricAlexandria Golf ClubBack to the Future UpholsteryBirchwood Restaurant & BarBoomerang Marine & Powersports, Inc.Bridgewater Estates Apartment HomesBroadway FloralCanary Beach ResortCellular CommunicationsChaplains Caring for CompaniesCottco/Cottington Company, Inc.Diamond Willow Assisted LivingDigital First Communications, Inc.

Douglas County Car Care ProgramDynamic Healing CenterGreeley Plumbing Heating & A/CHabitat for Humanity of Douglas CountyHerby’s Bar, Grill and CafeHoliday Inn of AlexandriaHPS RentalJuettner MotorsKing Solutions, Inc.Kossan Family Chiropractic, Inc.Lake Country CarpetNott CompanyNott Company

Plaza Tire & AutoRE/MAX Lakes Area RealtyRose City SignRoy-Hetland Funeral HomeSid’s ElectricSnap FitnessStudio C SalonThe UPS StoreViking Coca Cola Bottling Co.Walmart SupercenterWest Central MN SHRMWindmill Ponds

April Chamber Renewals Include: