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Welcome New Chamber Members
A&W Restaraunt
Topher Lee
Website
topherlee@topherco.com
Join Date: 07/01/2016
Glacial Ridge Homecare & Hospice
Tina Blair
Website
tina.blair@glacialridge.org
Join Date: 07/11/2016
Integrity Title, Inc.
Jill Wagner
Website
integritytitle@gctel.net
Join Date: 07/18/2016
Miller Excavating, LLC
Benjamin (Ben) Miller
akittelson@morris.k12.mn.us
Join Date: 09/13/2016
City of Glenwood Flushing Hydrants
The City of Glenwood will be flushing hydrants between Monday, September 19th and Friday, September 30th. City residents may notice a temporary water discoloration during this process. If this occurs, simply run the water until it clears.
CHAMBER MEMBERS - WELCOME PROGRAM ITEMS NEEDED!
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members, Agencies, Organizations - we are in need of items for our Welcome Program gift bags and folders.
We have been busy visiting with new members in the community, and are running low on gifts and informational brochures.
We will be putting together another 25 gift bags and folder around the end of this month. We anticipate several visits in September and October.
We have also been seeing more people stopping for information. As a chamber member, we can display your business cards and brochures. We need 25 item and/or 25 brochures for our welcome program and we could use 15-20 brochures to display.
If you've not seen our remodeled lobby, stop by and check it out.
Thank you to all who have been participating in this program. It has been very successful, because of your continued support. At this time, we have visited with 84 individuals or families.
Glenwood Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, September 28
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Minnewaska Area High School.
Donors of all blood types are needed.
Blood Drive
Sacred Heart
Catholic Church
105 N Franklin
Tuesday, October 4th
12:30-6:30 p.m.
Appt/Info:
Contact Karen
@320-634-4145
Pope County Farmers' Market, Glenwood
POPE COUNTY FARMERS' MARKET,GLENWOOD
Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pope County Fairgrounds
Pope County Tribune -
The Pope County Tribune's September-October, 2016
At the Lake Special publication is now available on news stands at the Chamber & Welcome Center and at businesses throughout the area. It's free - check it out!
New in the Community?
Are you or do you know of a new resident, employee, or business in the community? If so, we would like to "Welcome" you with a personal visit, information, and a FREE GIFT from our Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members!
To set up a visit, volunteer to be on the Welcome Committee, or to provide information for the Welcome Glenwood bags, please register online by clicking here or contact the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center..
Earn $50: Chamber Referral Incentive
 Want to earn $50? Whether it's just once or as many times as you want, we want to reward you for new member referrals and promote our Keep It Local program at the same time!
When you refer a business to the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, to become a Tier 4-9 Business Chamber Member, then we will reward you with $50 in Minnewaska Dollars!
NOTE: Payment Minnewaska Dollars is AFTER payment is received from the new member.
​Give us the information of the Business you are referring by completing the form below! For more information about our Referral Program, please visit our website.
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Greetings!
Join us at Canary Beach Resort,Villard on Friday, September 23 from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for Rise and Shine. It's a great time to learn about area businesses and meet new people.
A light breakfast is provided and you have a chance to win a door prize. All chamber members have a chance to win the JACKPOT, which has been growing since our first Rise and Shine over a year and a half ago. Ridgewood Villa was last month's winner, but was not present, so the JACKPOT continues to grow!
A Public Informational Meeting and Citizen Input Meeting will be held on September 27, 2016 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center, located at 7 First Street NW (behind Subway Restaurant). All persons wishing to express their views with regard to elements which could be considered as part of Glenwood's Park System Master Planning process are invited to attend.
If you have any questions regarding this meeting, contact Dave Iverson at City Hall.
Have a good week!
We would like to congratulate Lowry Manufacturing as being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber September Member of the Month!
This week's Community Comments is sponsored by the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber members:
United Nations Ambassador's Reception (ADVANCED RSVP REQUIRED)
The United Nations Ambassador's Reception is scheduled for Friday, September 30, 2016 from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. at Lakeside Ballroom. Social Hour & Hor D'oeuvres at 4:30 p.m, program & Dinner Served at 5:30 p.m. All guests must be registered and paid for in advance, plus show a photo ID at the door to gain admission. No tickets will be sold at the event!
 RSVP's are required by Wednesday, September 21, with payments received prior to the event. If you wish to attend, but have missed the RSVP deadline, please contact the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce to see if reservations can still be made.
Tickets include a plated dinner and program featuring the local efforts to combat Internet Crimes Against Children, the Dignity Restored Initiative, an International Rotary project in Uganda that the Glenwood Rotary Club along with others are sponsoring, and Ambassador Kintu Nyago as the keynote speaker. 50% of the proceeds will go towards the Uganda Dignity Restored Initiative and Glenwood Rotary Club local, regional, and international projects and initiatives.
This is a private, semi-formal event. Business professional attire is required. All Chamber members, Rotarians, elected officials, and Chamber member employees and/or guests are eligible to register and RSVP for the event!
http://glal.chamberofcommerce.me/members/evr/reg_event.php?orgcode=GLAC&evid=31796119
Glenwood Commercial Grant Opportunities
The City of Glenwood is seeking grant funds from the Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development's (DEED's) Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) for downtown property owners in the target area featured below who are interested in improving their commercial buildings.
As part of the application process for these funds, the City must provide a list of interested property owners and examples of projects in Glenwood which need funding.
It is important that you complete the attached Letter of Interest Form if you would like funding from this grant to fix up your property! If you own multiple buildings downtown, please complete and submit separate forms for each building!
Click on the following links for additional information:
For more information, please email Emajean Zwieg, Special Programs Coordinator with the Douglas County HRA or contact her by telephone at: (320) 762-3848.
Rise and Shine September 23, 2016
Rise & Shine Glenwood
Friday , September 23, 2016
7:30-8:30 a.m.
Host: Canary Beach Resort
17405 County Road 28
Villard, MN 56385
Thank you to Kadejan Market for hosting this last Rise & Shine event. Ridgewood Villa was drawn in the Member Jackpot Drawing, but since no one was present at Rise & Shine to claim the jackpot drawing, the jackpot continues to grow! Glenn Miller was drawn in the business card drawing and claimed the Kadejan door prize at Rise & Shine!
Minnesota Sings - Good Luck Shania
Shania Amundsen will represent the Glenwood Lakes
Area at Minnesota Sings this Sunday,September 25
at Holiday Day Inn St. Paul East.
Shania is 19, was involved in any music opportunities
available while in school. She is currently working at
Glenwood Estates.
Good Luck Shania!
FAST Global Solutions Open House
FAS T Global Solutions
20874 Highway 55
Glenwood, MN
Invites you to an
Open House
Celebrating "Manufacturer's Week"
Thursday, October 6, 2016
4:00-7:00 p.m.
Minnewaska Golf Club
New members, get your membership for 2017 today and play the rest of 2016 for free!
Looking for a place to play next season? Minnewaska Golf Club offers one of the best values around. In addition, our greens are always considered some of the best in area.Take advantage of the our great rates and get your membership for 2017 today!
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Ridgewood Villa Open House
Glacial Ridge Wellness Center - Open House
United Way - Chili Cook-off
JOIN US
Join us for the 19th Annual United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Chili Cook-off!
This year’s theme will be Superhero Chili.
Tuesday, September 27
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Adults: $6 | 12 & under: $3
Broadway Ballroom
115 30th Ave E., Alexandria
COMPETITION
Please dress and decorate in this year’s theme. Teams will compete in the cook-off and table display competition, both will be rated by our guest judges. Chili preparation is required to be done in a licensed kitchen. St. Marys kitchen will be open to Chili Cook-off participants on Monday, September 26th from 4 - 6pm. No entry fee to compete!
REGISTRATION
Please register your team online at www.uwdp.org or by contacting United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties at 320-834-7800 or kchisholm@uwdp.org.
TICKETS & ATTENDANCE
Tickets to attend the event are available at the door or in advance at United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Office at 503 Hawthorne Street in Alexandria.
Adults: $6
12 & under: $3
Raffle tickets will be available at the event for a chance to win AMAZING prizes! Raffle tickets will be sold for $5.
FUNDS
Funds raised from this event will go to support United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Community Impact Programs and our Partner Agencies.
Someplace Safe March Against Domestic Violence
Free 5K Obstacle Course Walk/Run
Glenwood Lutheran Church Meatball Supper
Community Trick or Treat - Monday, October 31st
Community Trick or Treat
Halloween Night, October 31st, 2016
Glenwood, MN
Central Square 105 2nd Avenue NE)
Pope County Fright Nights - Haunted House
4:30-6:30 p.m.
The Glenwood and Beyond haunted house will not be open for the public Halloween evening, but they will be open for the Community Trick or Treat.
This is a lights on, no actors, child friendly time, Walk through the haunted house (guided if you wish).
Throughout the house, different business, agencies, organizations, clubs will be handing out treats.
The event will take place on Halloween Night, October 31, 2016 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Those businesses, organizations, clubs or just friends for the event that wish to participate, should let Kay know you will be participating for publicity notices and thank yous.
Those handing out treats should be at the Pope County Fright Nights Haunted House to find their spot and get ready to hand out treats around 4:00-4:15 p.m.. We generally plan for 200-250 children to stop by to trick or treat.
Conference Room Chairs
The garage had to be cleaned last week. We have nine chairs to give away.
These were donated to the chamber several years ago and we no longer have space for them.
If anyone is interested contact the Chamber & Welcome Center at 320-634-3636.
Recycling Drop-Off In Glenwood & Starbuck
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