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Promote. Engage. Connect. www.parkrapids.com (218) 732-4111 WHAT’S INSIDE: Grow Minnesota Visits are going to be scheduled the week of September 14, if you would like us to come see you, let Lynette know. Call (218) 732-4111 Park Rapids Color Dash - a non-competitive untimed, 5k run/walk where participants get covered with a lot of colors along the way! The goal of the event is to be active and have fun! Join us on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2PM. Color Dash will start and end in Heartland Park. See map graphic. Dasher’s pick-up their packets at 12PM. Every paid dasher gets a white t-shirt, dash bib, CD5k tattoo and one color pack. Prices per person: INDIVIDUAL $40.00 (Click here for more info.) The Park Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is a progressive, membership-driven organization whose members collaborate to build a sustainable, thriving community. The funds raised will be for the operations & programs of the Park Rapids Lakes Area of Chamber of Commerce. Sponsorships available. Call Nicole (218) 732-4111 Board Retreat is coming up – talk to your board members about the direction you would like to see the Chamber going! Stop and see us at Hay Days! September 12-13, 2015 North Branch, MN Ribbon Cutting Monthly Newsletter Vol. 13 | Issue 152 • Color Dash - Park Rapids! • Welcome NEW Members: Headwaters Retirement Services Main Street Meats • Glik’s,118 YEARS in Business! • Ambassador Committee Member Visits: Vision Source - Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic Emmaville Store Sleeping Fawn Resort & Campground • June-July Member Renewals • Chamber Working For You - Web & Visitor Center Stats August Inserts: (Click on descriptions to view posters) • Do secure during and after hours - Business Security (Arvig) Upcoming Items Have you signed up for the Color Dash yet? NORTHVIEW BANK, JULY 31 2015 HEADWATERS RETIREMENT SERVICES JULY 16, 2015
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Promote. Engage. Connect.
www.parkrapids.com (218) 732-4111
What’s InsIde:
Grow Minnesota Visits are going to be scheduled the week of September 14, if you would like us to come see you, let Lynette know. Call (218) 732-4111
Park Rapids Color Dash - a non-competitive untimed, 5k run/walk where participants get covered with a lot of colors along the way! The goal of the event is to be active and have fun!
Join us on Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 2PM. Color Dash will start and end in Heartland Park. See map graphic. Dasher’s pick-up their packets at 12PM.
Every paid dasher gets a white t-shirt, dash bib, CD5k tattoo and one color pack.
Prices per person: INDIVIDUAL $40.00 (Click here for more info.)
The Park Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce is a progressive, membership-driven organization whose members collaborate to build a sustainable, thriving community. The funds raised will be for the operations & programs of the Park Rapids Lakes Area of Chamber of Commerce.
Sponsorships available. Call Nicole (218) 732-4111
Board Retreat is coming up – talk to your board members about the direction you would like to see the Chamber going!
Stop and see us at Hay Days! September 12-13, 2015 North Branch, MN
Ribbon Cutting
Monthly NewsletterVol. 13 | Issue 152
• Color Dash - Park Rapids!• Welcome NEW Members:Headwaters Retirement ServicesMain Street Meats• Glik’s,118 YEARS in Business!• Ambassador Committee Member Visits: Vision Source - Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic Emmaville StoreSleeping Fawn Resort & Campground• June-July Member Renewals• Chamber Working For You - Web & Visitor Center Stats
August Inserts: (Click on descriptions to view posters)• Do secure during and after hours - Business Security (Arvig)
Upcoming Items
Have you signed up for the Color Dash yet?
NoRtHView BaNk, July 31 2015
HeaDwateRs RetiReMeNt seRVicesJuly 16, 2015
“Ships in a harbor are safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” Author Unkown
Your dIstrIct LegIsLators
U.S. SenateContact
senator al Franken (DFl)309 Hart, Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510D.C. (202) 224-5641St. Paul (651) 221-1016www.franken.senate.govsenator amy klobuchar (DFl)302 Hart, Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510D.C. (202) 224-3244Minneapolis (612) [email protected]
MN Senatesenator Rod skoe (DFl) District 02(651) [email protected]
MN House of RepresentativesRepresentative Dave Hancock (R) District 02aSt. Paul (651) [email protected] steve Green (R) District 02BSt. Paul (651) [email protected]
U.S. House of Representativecongressman Rick Nolan (DFl) District 82447 Rayburn, House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515D.C. (202) 225-6211nolan.house.gov
For more information go towww.gis.leg.mn
MeMBer reneWaLsJun 25 - Jul. 24, 2015
Headwaters Retirement Services
Welcome NEW Members!
Member News
Dorset Merchants AssociationHeadwaters Animal ShelterIrene L. Weis, LLC. ParalegalKinship of the Park Rapids AreaLeech Lake Bed & BreakfastLeer Title ServicesLoon’s Nest ResortNorthwoods Bank of MNPark Street InnRainbow ResortRapid River Logging CampRoyal Starr ResortTruStar Federal Credit UnionZhateau Zorbaz
Main Street MeatsWe take the time to educate you about your insurance options, run side by side plan comparisons for you, so you can make the best decision on a health plan for your needs. We work with multiple companies, offering coverage for businesses, families, students, single persons and seniors. Certified Medicare and MNsure agent. Just a phone call away for billing and claim issues. Call us for your healthcare needs. Your health, your choice.
Ruth Ann Pachel, Agent and Owner is ready to assist you with all of your health care questions.
315 Park Avenue SPark Rapids, MN 56470
(218) [email protected]
Main Street Meats, your locally owned, locally operated meat market and smoke house.
The team at Main Street Meats is committed to outstanding customer service and as a result, a huge percentage of their business comes from repeat customers and referrals! One customer’s testimonial on their website backs up their claims. “In this day and age, it’s hard to find a company you can trust. MAIN STREET MEATS was recommended to me by a friend, and now I know why – the quality of service I received was outstanding. Keep up the good work!”
Please join us in congratulating the NEW owners at Main Street Meats, Jeff Berndt & Ryan Brandenberg. The Chamber welcomes you and thanks you for your membership. We can’t wait to see what’s next at Main Street Meats!
416 Main Avenue SPark Rapids, MN 56470
(218) 732-1416www.mainstreetmeats.net
For more information contact:Robert Glik. Public Relations Director(618)876-6717 Ext 125 [email protected]
one of america’s oldest Retailers continues to thrive
ST. LOUIS, June, 2015 – In 1890, Joseph Glik had the idea of selling top-quality merchandise from a horse-drawn wagon in rural areas of Missouri and Iowa. His reputation for customer service came to be as renowned as his affordable prices. Since that time, most every other retailer of the day has long since disappeared. Today, not only does Glik’s survive, it thrives and is recognized as the 14th oldest retailer in the United States and are celebrating their 118th anniversary. Just as in the 1890s, retailers earn their stripes with fickle shoppers daily. That’s how Glik`s has weathered the years – by doing what retailers must – focusing 100 percent on customers and adapting to changing conditions. Glik’s has also fully embraced new technology while avoiding the pitfall of excessive debt.
Glik’s and the few other retailers in this exclusive category of longevity have weathered depressions, recessions, wars, the advent of mega stores, culture shifts and the onset of online retailing. Styles too have changed from simple jeans and overalls to the fashion forward and high-tech outdoor gear. However,
consumers still flock to Glik’s, because Glik’s brings fashion forward, name brand apparel and strong customer service to its Midwest hometown markets. Over more than a century, Glik`s has expanded their store base and established itself to the ever-changing consumer. Glik`s attention to fashion and dedication to customer service is nothing new, resulting in it now boasting more than 60 locations across nine Midwest states with continued plans for more growth. The Glik family personally selects each location in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and in South and North Dakota.
Click on this link to view the “Glik’s History Book”.
about Glik’sGlik’s is a family owned retail company carrying name brand apparel for young men and women. Brands include: North Face, Silver Jeans, Billabong, Hurley, Roxy, Fox, Under Armour, Miss Me and more.
“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Albert Einstein
August 2015
MeetIng scheduLe
MakIng connectIons
Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council - 1st Monday, 12PM (Noon), Coldwell Banker
Lake Country Scenic Byway - (1st Fri.)1st Friday, 8:30AM, Grace Lutheran Church Osage - Heartland Trail Community Meeting - Quarterly following the LCSB Meeting.
Heartland Trail to Itasca Extension Task Force - 2nd Monday, 10AM, Hubbard County Public Works Conference Room
Park Rapids Downtown Business Association -1st Wednesday, 8AM, Bella Caffe
Park Rapids City Council -2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6PM, Lower Level of Library
Hubbard County Commissioners -1st & 3rd Tuesday, 9AM, Court House 3rd Floor Board Room #324
PRLA Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors -2nd Tuesday, 8:00AM, Chamber
Chamber Committees:Legends & Logging Days -3rd Thursday, 7:30AM, Chamber
Ambassador Committee - (Brown Bag)4th Thursday, 12PM (Noon), Chamber
Events Committee - (2nd Wed)2nd Wednesday, 8AM, Chamber
Working for You...
Web Stats
Visitor Center Stats
Pageviews - 58,990Unique Visitors - 47,714Mobile Visits - Unique Notable Pageviews: Events Calendar - 2,347 Events - 2,149 What-to-Do - 1,634 PBR-37th Annual touring - 1,624 Where-to-Stay - 1,591
Jun 25 - JuL 24, 2015
Guests assisted - Discovery Guides mailed -
From the Phones and ReferralsWhat day is Crazy Days?
Member Visits PRLA
V i b r a n t and V i s i b l e
Sleeping Fawn Resort & Campground
Emmaville Store
Vision Source - Park Rapids Walker Eye Clinic
Left to right; Gina Muhm, Debbie Tostenson, Karen Kocurek, Lori Longworth Debbie Haas
Left to right; Gina Muhm, Micki Coborn, Debbie Tostenson, Lori Longworth, Debbie Haas, Vicki Stewart, Dr. Jeremy Nelson
Left to right; back - Dr. Jeremy Nelson, Debbie Haas, Debbie Tostenson, Lori Longworth, VIcki Stewart, Gina Muhm, front Sarah Hrichena
2015 Board of DirectorsVisit Park Rapids...
Creating powerful partnerships to unite and grow member businesses and the region.
shop pLaY eat staY* Joe Scharber, PresidentSleeping Fawn Resort & Campground
* Butch DeLaHunt, Vice PresidentDeLaHunt Broadcasting
* Kent Fritze, Secretary TreasurerNorthwoods Tax Professionals
Ed BeckerIn-We-Go Resort
Hendri ErnstSmokey Hills Outdoor Store
Cynthia JonesRiverBend Home Expressions
Julie LarsonLamb Weston - RDO Frozen
Molly LutherThe Good Life Cafe
Candy ParksPark Rapids Enterprise
Jackie SenenfelderC’mon Inn Hotel & Suites
Pete YoungY-Steak House
Chamber StaffNicole LalumExecutive Director, [email protected]
Emma MooreProject Coordinator, [email protected]
Tara YoungBookkeeper, [email protected]
Lynette McFarrenMember & Guest Services Agent, [email protected]
Teresa LeshovskyGuest Services Agent, [email protected]
2015 Programs
Membership(Kathy Jorgenson, Arvig)Ambassadors, Grow MN!, Member & Networking Events
Tourism Marketing(Joe Scharber)Discovery Guide, Happy Pac, Tourism Media Campaigns
Events (Butch DeLaHunt)4th of July Parade, Legends & Logging Days, Community Tree Lighting and more
Chamber Task Force(Hendri Ernst)Maximizing Membership Value
www.parkrapids.com | 1-800-247-0054 | PO Box 249 • 1204 Park Avenue S • Park Rapids, MN 56470 | (218) 732-4111
* Denotes Members of the Executive Committee
Calendar of Events, AUGUST 2015
Ca$h Mob
PRLA
V i b r a n t and V i s i b l e
Business After Hours is the premier networking event for business professionals, giving you the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. It is a relationship-building experience held in a setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources.
AFTER HOURSBUSINESS
Thursday, August 135PM
Enter Drawing to Win $10 ChamberBucks! *July 2015 Winner - Debbie Tostenson
Max Bailey Photography7:45 AM on Tuesday, August 25
$5 Admission ($2 Member Discount) @ Bella Caffe - Guests Welcome!
Enter Drawing to win $10 in Chamber Bucks! *July 2015 Winner - Karl Haldorson, RP Broadcasting
A complete calendar of events can be found at http://business.parkrapids.com/events/calendar/2015-08-01aug 1116th annual Headwaters animal shelter BenefitTuesday, August 11 at 2PM - Park Rapids, Double J Grounds, under the Pavilion. Sporting, Furniture/HH, Tools, Collectibles, more! Call 237-7100 to consign! Jokela Auctions, Park Rapids, MN. 218-538-6508 www.MidwestAuctions.com/JokelaClick here to view the auction poster.
aug 12Hikers challenge 165 Nct Hike #18An 8.1 mile hike progressing through mixed forest, passes by the Sprinkle Lake Campground and crosses the Heartland bicycle trail.
Meet at the Hwy 64 trailhead, 4 miles North of Akeley at 9AM.
aug 12How to talk Minnesotan, the MusicalMinnesota’s home-grown musical comedy. You Bet! And it’s still a heckuva deal!by Howard Mohr. Presented by Long Lake Theater Hubbard, MN (218) 732-0099
Wednesday, August 12, 3PM-5:30PM
$18 Adult, $9 12 y.o. & under, $16 Groups of 15 or more.
aug 13-16all class Reunion (Park Rapids area High school)
Thursday, Aug 13 - The “Kick-Off” for the Reunion2nd Street Stage - 2 bands playing for your enjoyment, dancing is permitted. Food & Beverage will be available. 6-9PM
Friday, Aug 14 - Registration 9AM-3:30PM at Century School & 4PM-9PM at the American Legion. • Ice Cream Social at the Hubbard County Historical Museum from 11:30AM-2PM • Bus tour of Park Rapids starts at 1PM. Pick-up at HCH Museum, then American Legion.
Saturday, Aug 15 - Registration 9AM-2PM at Century School & 4PM-8PM at the American Legion. • Parade 3PM-4PM. Class gatherings, older 6:30PM American Legion & younger 6:30PM at Pizza Ranch/Bowling Alley.
Sunday, Aug 16 - Service 10AM High School Auditorium (Master of Ceremony, Will Weaver, class of 1968) Flotilla - Meet on Fish Hook River 1 mile South of the point/1.5 miles north of Heartland Park. Flotilla starts at 2PM.Best viewing spot, the old beach now called the Red Bridge Park.
