January 10, 2017
Community Comments

Welcome New Chamber Members

Thomas Larson
Tommy.larson@ymail.com
Join Date: 11/02/2016

Edward Jones
Dusty Christenson
Website
dusty.christenson@edwardjones.com
Join Date: 11/07/2016

Simply Rustic by Laura
Laura Backhaus
lkbackhaus@gmail.com
Join Date: 12/19/2016
 

Glenwood Blood Drive

Someplace Safe Looking for Volunteers

Some Place Safe Glenwood Office is looking for Volunteers for one of their big events.

If you would like to volunteer contact Donna at 320-634-3483.

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.


Greetings!

 

Online Registration is open for the 2017 Pope County Community Expo.  The Expo will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Scroll down below for more information or to click on the link to register for the event!.

Glenwood Night With the Alexandria  Blizzard Hockey will be held on Friday evening, January 27, 2017.  Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the game starts at 7:00 p.m.  All general admission tickets are $4.00 and children 6 and under or free.

T
ickets must be purchased in advance at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center in order to get the discounted prices. We will be selling tickets until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 27th. Scroll down below for more information or to click on the link to register for the event!.

We are working on rescheduling  the Family Skating Night at Barsness Park.  Stay tuned for more information on that next week.

The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center will be closed on Monday, January 16th in honor of the Martin Luther King holiday.

As always check out our calendar of events, the Pope County Tribune and Starbuck Times  and listen to our local radio station KMGK 107.1 FM for all the events and activities happening in Pope County!

Have a good week!


We would lke to congratulate Pope Soil & Water Conservation District on being chosen as the Glenwood lakes Area Chamber Member of the Month!

This week's Community Comments is sponsored by the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members & Individual/Family Supporters:

Glenwood Night With the Alexandria Blizzard, Friday, January 27th

Glenwood Night With the Alexandria Blizzard
Friday, January 27th
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Game Starts at 7:00 p.m.

All general admission tickets are $4.00.
Children 6 & under are free

Meet your neighbors and enjoy
a family night of hockey!

 
Reserve your tickets and pay online by visiting our website at www.GlenwoodLakesArea.org or stop by Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to purchase or pick up tickets.

Tickets are available only at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center
and must be purchased by 4:00 p.m. on  Friday, January 27th. Online ticket purchases and reservations is now open. Click here to reserve your tickets!  

 

Rise and Shine - January 27, 2017


Rise & Shine Glenwood
Friday , January 27, 2017
7:30-8:30 a.m.

HOST:  Minnewaska Area High School   
              Meet in the Auditorium         
              Glenwood, MN 56334

February Host to be determined.

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2017 Pope County Community Expo Registration Now Open

2017 Pope County Community Expo
 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
 
The Pope County Community Expo is set for Saturday, April 8, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Minnewaska Area High School.  Registration for exhibitors is now open and we still have room for some sponsors if you wish to become a sponsor and receive the extra benefits offered to our sponsors!

Remember, Chamber members of the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber are entitled to a 50% discount on their Expo booth rental (enter the Discount Code Member on the bottom of the first page of registration to trigger the discount on your invoice). This year, we have automated the registration system and you choose your booth location(s) during the registration process as well as have the capability to upload your logo for others to see!

This is a great way for businesses, agencies, organizations and community clubs to let Pope County residents and our neighboring communities what Pope County has to offer.  We have over 150 exhibitors that attend this event, a excellent food court, entertainment for all ages.  Free Rainbow Rider buses that stop at designated pickup spots every half hour from Glenwood, Starbuck and a Rainbow rider on the grounds at the high school that will stop and bring attendees of the event to the front doors.  Watch for more information and the schedule of events to be coming soon!

Click Here to Register today!

Glacial Ridge Health System - Gynecologic Cancers Supper Seminar

"Catch a Cure" Relay for Life Fundraiser

Storyland - Runestone Museum, Alexandria

Recycle Live Christmas Trees

Community Comments - January 10, 2017