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
Simnply Rustic by Laura
Laura Backhaus
lkbackhaus@gmail.com
Join Date: 12/19/2016
PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING AND CITIZEN INPUT MEETING
A Public Informational and Citizen Input Meeting will be held February 13, 2017 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the City of Glenwood Council Chamber (City Hall), 137 Minnesota Avenue East in Glenwood. All persons wishing to express their views with regard to elements which could be considered as part of the Park System Master Planning process are invited to attend the forum. The online 2 nd survey is still open, so if you haven’t taken the opportunity to do a survey go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T7LBNVD
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!
Winterama is coming up on Saturday February 11th. This is a fun-filled day sponsored by Glenwood and Beyond for community members of all ages as well as the Waterama Polar Plunge fundraiser that is held in conjunction with Winterama each year.
The day is full of activities starting early in the morning. Don't forget they end the day with some amazing fireworks!
Another event coming up on Monday, February 20th is Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We hope to have the discounted tickets by this Friday.
You can visit the chamber website and reserve your tickets, or stop in the office Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to purchase your tickets. All tickets must be picked up before the event at the office in order to receive the discounted price. Watch for more information later this week.
Next Tuesday is Valentine's Day, if you're looking for ideas on how to celebrate this special day. Check out the "Celebrate Valentine's Day" section in this week's Pope County Tribune and Starbuck Times".
Scroll down for more information on each of these events.
As always, there is "plenty to do in Glenwood & Pope County!"
Have a good week!
We would like to congratulate Obenland & Nelson Law Office on being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber February Member of the Month!
Congratulations to Boy Scouts of American, celebrating their 107th Anniversary.
This week's Community Comments is sponsored by the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members & Individual/Family Supporters:
Glenwood Street Project Informational Open House
An informational open house will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at the Pope County Courthouse Community Room, 130 East Minnesota Avenue, Glenwood. It is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A brief project overview will be presented at 4:15 and 5:15 p.m.
Key elements of the project include:
- Resurfacing of Highways 28, 29 and 104 throughout Glenwood
- Downtown Complete Streets reconstruction
- New signal system
- Sidewalk improvements and ADA accessibility upgrades
- Highway 28 grade raise and realignment near the Pope County Fairgrounds
- Downtown utility replacement
MnDOT construction staff and representatives from SEH consulting firm will present the latest layout and construction staging plans. They will also take feedback, answer questions and address concerns about the project.
2017 Winterama NOTE: REVISED SCHEDULE
Winterama 2017 Schedule
Saturday,
February 11th
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. S weati Yeti Registration at Barsness Park
(Download the Sweati Yeti registration form here!)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Art Show and Bake Sale
at Central Square
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Sweati Yeti Begins at
Barsness Park
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch specials at Lakeside
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Kids Games on
Lake Minnewaska
Sled Dog Rides
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Waterama Polar Plunge
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Chili Cook-off at Lakeside Ballroom
(Download the Chili Cook-off registration form here!)
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wii “Just Dance” Party
6:30 p.m. Chili Cook-off Award Ceremony
Bobber Drawing
7:00 p.m. Fireworks over Lake Minnewaska,
donated by the
Minnewaska Jaycees
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Pool Party at GrandStay Hotel
(suggested $2.00 donation/person)
Glenwood & Beyond passed the Fright Nights torch at the beginning of 2017.
The new owners are Brent, Todd, and Steve; we wish them the best of luck!
Thank you to all of our past patrons and sponsors; we had an absolute blast scaring our community and the communities surrounding us!!!
Winterama Polar Plunge, February 11th at 3:00 p.m.
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!
United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties Annual Fundraiser
A & W RESTAURANT COLORING CONTEST
Knights of Columbus Council 5727 Hawaiian Party Fundraiser
The Knights of Columbus Council No. 5727, Hawaiian Party Fundraiser is set for Sunday, February 19, 2017 at the Lakeside Ballroom. Tickets are $75 which includes a buffet meal for two, entertainment and a chance to win a $1,500 travel voucher or $1,500 in cash. Second-sixth prize drawings will be for $75.00. The drawings will take place after the dinner. All proceeds will be used for community projects. Tickets are your receipt for a $75.00 donation to the Knights of Columbus, Council 5727. For more information or to purchase tickets contact Mark Olson at 634-4446.
Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
Monday, February 20, 2017
(Presidents Day)
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills is a fun family day with great prices. Tickets should be here at the Glenwood Chamber and Welcome Center by Friday of this week. We will send an email blast and more information once they arrive in our office.
Tickets must be purchased in advance to receive these great prices!
$20.00 - Lift Ticket
$25.00 - Lift & Ski Rental
$35.00 Lift & Snowboard Rental
The Glenwood Lakes Chamber & Welcome Center will be open Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tickets can be reserved online this week. Visit our website, go to MORE, drop down to the calendar on the left side of the page you will find Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills, February 20, 2017.
Rise and Shine - February 24, 2017
Rise & Shine Glenwood
Friday , February 24, 2017
7:30-8:30 a.m.
February Host:
Pope County Community Expo Committee
Location:
Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber &
Welcome Center
7 First Street NW
Glenwood, MN 56334
March 24, 2017 Host: Glenwood A & W Restaurant
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Central Square - 2017 Concert Series
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