Welcome New Chamber Members
Runestone Off-Road Cyclists (ROC)
Tom Haus
Website
tomj.haus@gmail.com
Join Date: 10/05/2017
Design Electronics (Verizon Wireless Retailer)
Steven Andres
Website
sandres@desrs.com
Join Date: 12/05/2017
Exhibitor Registration for 2018 Pope County Community Expo IS NOW OPEN
2018 Pope County Community Expo Exhibitor Registration is now open. Booths are limited on a first come first serve basis.
Volunteers Needed for the Living Nativity - Second Shift 5:30-7:00 p.m.
We are in need of some actors for the Living Nativity on Thursday, December 21st from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
We need two Angels, one King, three Shepherds, Joseph and Mary. Contact the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center at 320-634-3636 or email Kay at info@GlenwoodLakesArea.org.
All costumes are provided, just need to be in character at the outdoor manger, located on the vacant lot between Subway and GrandStay Hotel. All actors need to dress warmly, costumes will fit over outdoor wear.
Do you have dates for 2018 that you want to put on the Calendar of Events for the Minnewaska Visitor Guide?
All dates are due to Kay at the Glenwood Chamber and Welcome Center by Wednesday, December 13, 2018. Email any of your upcoming dates to info@WelcomeGlenwood.org.
All dates received will be submitted to the staff at Pope County Tribune/Starbuck Times and they make the final decision on which dates will be published.
Winter Parking Reminder
The City of Glenwood reminds residents and those parking on city streets to be mindful of snow events and make arrangements for off-street parking. Vehicles were not towed following the last snowfall, but moving forward vehicles that are parked on city streets during snow removal operations WILL BE TOWED. Please take note of this reminder for the upcoming winter months.
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 1-7 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!
Congratulations to Ace Hardware of Glenwood on receiving the "Best Display of Holiday Spirit" traveling trophy at this year's Lighted Holiday Parade.
Thank you to our judge, Celeste Rapp, and to all parade participants; we had some great entries.
Thank you to to Central Square for hosting the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Family Movie Might.
Thank you to Glenwood Waterama Brass & Royalty, Pastor Kelly Mahoney, Randy Pederson, Mark Blauert and Mayor Formo for their parts in the Tree Lighting program and to the volunteers that helped with the trees, refreshments and movie.
Magical Christmas in Glenwood continues on Thursday evening, December 7th with the FREE Community Supper at the Glenwood Senior Center from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Menu: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Salad, Chips, Dessert, Milk, Coffee and Water. The meal will be catered by Hatchery Catering.
The Coloring Contest, officially starts at the Community Supper. We have three categories by age, so participants need to find their age bracket, complete the pictures and return to the Chamber/Welcome Center by Monday, December 18th. The winners will be announced on Thursday, December 21st at noon. Minnewaska Dollars are given to the top three contestants in each age bracket - 0-4, 5-8, 9-12.
Also families can enjoy a horse and wagon ride provided by Erickson's Zoo, and balloon twisting by Clueless the Elf.
Everyone is welcome! All activities are FREE!
A complete schedule can be found below or on our website.
As always, there is "Plenty to do in Glenwood & Pope County!"
Have a good week!
We would like to congratulate the "Ann Bickle Heritage House", being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber December Member of the Month!
This week's Community Comments is sponsored by the following Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber Members & Individual/Family Supporters:
Congratulations - Ace Hardware of Glenwood
Congratulations Ace Hardware of Glenwood!
Winner of the Magical Christmas Lighted Holiday Parade "Best Display of Holiday Spirit" traveling trophy.
Photos by Celeste Rapp, Pope County Tribune
Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills - Saturday, December 16th
Andes Tickets are now on sale at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center. You can also reserve your ticket vouchers online.
Vouchers must be picked up prior to the event during regular business hours.
Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills
Saturday, December 16
10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Andes Tower Hills
4505 Andes Rd SW
Kensington, MN 56343
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 16, 2017 and make plans to get out and enjoy Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills!
This year, we have the following discounted tickets to offer:
- Lift Ticket: $10 each (regular price $42 - save $32)
- Lift Ticket and Regular Ski Rental: $15 each (regular price $65 - save $50)
- Lift Ticket and Snowboard Rental: $20 each (regular price $75 - save $55)
These tickets can ONLY be purchased through the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber and are NOT available on site at Andes Tower Hills that day! Purchase your tickets today!
Click Here to Reserve your Tickets for Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills Today!
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Glenwood Night With the Alexandria Blizzard, Friday, January 19
Glenwood Night with the Alexandria Blizzard
1/19/18 - 1/19/18
6:15 PM - 9:00 PM
Mark your calendars for Friday, January 19, 2018 and make plans to get out and enjoy Glenwood Night with the Alexandria Blizzard!
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Game Starts at 7:00 p.m.
All general admission tickets are $5.00
Children 6 & under are free
Meet your neighbors and enjoy a family night of hockey!
Reserve your tickets and pay online or stop by Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to purchase or pick up tickets. Online ticket purchases and reservations can be made by clicking the link to purchase your discount tickets on this page!
Tickets are available only at the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center
and must be purchased prior 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19th.
Location: Runestone Community Center, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria, MN 56308
Click Here to Reserve your discount tickets today!
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Pope County Community Expo Exhibitors Registration Opens Friday, December 1st
8th Pope County Community Expo Registration (2018)
 Saturday, April 7, 2018
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM 
(note time change for end of the day)
Minnewaska Area High School
25122 MN-28
Glenwood, MN 56334
Click Here for a current version of our Sponsor/Exhibitor Map & Availability! Spots are limited, register early to secure your spot!
The theme for 2018 is "What's Changing in Pope County?" with a special emphasis on the following Pope County projects:
- MnDOT 2018: Glenwood Complete Streets Project;
- MnDOT 2019: Highway 28 between Glenwood & Starbuck; and
- MnDOT 2020: Starbuck Complete Streets Project
with engineers, state (MnDOT), County, and City representatives, general contractors, etc. on site to answer questions, show plans, and take comments/feedback on the projects that are helping to shape and redefine Pope County's landscape and physical features!
In addition, we have the following that are being promoted as feature exhibits:
- SCDP 2017-2020: Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) for Glenwood & Starbuck
- Barsness Park & Lake Minnewaska Regional Recreation Area: Off-road cycling trails, disc golf course expansions & more!
- Glenwood Rotary Club projects - past, present, and future!
- Pope County Museum presents: Pope County Archeological Study findings (pending)
- Friends of Glacial Lakes State Park features and changes
The exhibitor layout this year has changed to allow for larger booth areas, discounted rates, and a variety of locations, however, there is a reduced number of booths available this year. Register today as they will fill up fast as they are first-come, first-serve! When registering, please be sure that you choose the correct booth for you according to the following color schemes as noted on the exhibitor booth map:
Premium Booths: 2-4 times the size of a standard booth
- Feature Attraction & Presenter Booths: Not available for exhibitors to choose (new this year)
- Standard Booths
- Non-profit & Home/Part-time Business Booths at discounted rates (new this year)
- Food Court Booths
- Outdoor Exhibits: Free this year to ALL Bronze, Silver, & Gold Sponsors
Regular exhibitors registration opens December 1, 2017, with our marketing efforts starting mid-December this year!
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- Remember, Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber members are entitled to a 50% discount on their booth registration fees (not including sponsorship fees, electricity, advertising, extra tables, chairs, etc.) by entering the Discount Code: Member (discount code is case sensitive to apply).
Location: Minnewaska Area High School, 25122 MN-28, Glenwood, MN 56334
Assistance...
For assistance, please contact the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber & Welcome Center, 7 First Street NW, Glenwood, MN 56334, by phone at (320) 634-3636, or by email at Chamber@GlenwoodLakesArea.org or Info@WelcomeGlenwood.org |
Hope Church and Central Square to Host "Experience the Nativity"
Experience the Nativity
Thursday, December 7th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Central Square Gym. Are you feeling stressed by the holidays? Would you like to take some time to stop and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas? Come prepare your heart for Advent by walking through interactive stations that help you meditate, pray, and reflect on the coming of the Christ child. Open to the public compliments of Central Square and Hope Community Church. Plan about 30-40 minutes for your walk through.
Central Square Presents the Nutcracker Ballet, December 17th
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET
By the Continental Ballet Company
Sponsored by A&W Restaurant
Sunday, December 17, 2017
3:00pm matinee
**NOTE TIME CHANGE**
Make your Christmas extra-special by coming to this performance!
The Continental Ballet Company was established in 1988 by Riet Velthuisen, a native of Holland who has danced professionally with several European companies, including the Dutch National Ballet. Continental Ballet Company presents professional classical ballet performances and outreach programs in the suburban Twin Cities area and throughout Minnesota.
See www.continentalballet.com.
Sign Up to Host Rise & Shine for 2018
You are invited to...
Register to HOST a Rise & Shine event!
4th Friday of each month (3rd during November & December)
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
HOST FEES are WAIVED for 2018!
Interested in hosting this Rise & Shine Event? If so, please review the following information and complete the registration form listed below.
The popularity of Chamber networking programs continues! A real benefit of businesses is the opportunity to host a Rise & Shine event. Your business or organization is eligible to host a Rise & Shine event as often as you wish.
Rise & Shine provides hosts an ideal opportunity to introduce its business and employees, offer tours of their facility, and showcase their services and products. This is the host member's time to shine!
Non-refundable hosting fee: Waived for ALL 2018 Rise & Shine Events due to the 2018 Complete Streets Project and the Chamber's desire to draw people to your business.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE FOR HOSTING a RISE & SHINE EVENT:
- Advertising the event and YOUR business/organization to 300+ members and their employees
- Promotion of your event appears on the Community Calendar, in the weekly newsletter, and in a separate email blast specifically the week of the event that the Chamber will place announcing the event date, time, and your location!
- Rise & Shine name badges at the event
- Special E-Blast invites to members featuring your Rise & Shine event.
- Free radio mention about your event prior to the event during the KMGK Magic 107.1 FM Collaborative Corner Chamber & Welcome Center segment
- Hyperlink to your business website from the Community Calendar on our website
- Attendee incentive: The Glenwood Lake Area Chamber provides a "Member Jackpot Drawing" collection of prizes donated by member hosts for a jackpot drawing at the end of your event. All Chamber members names are entered into the drawing each month, however, they MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN the jackpot drawing! If the member drawn is not present, the jackpot continues to grow and their name is entered into the drawing once again.
- Create some Buzz! The Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber provides a boulevard/sidewalk tent sign you can display the week of your event.
- Help is Available! The Chamber & Welcome Center staff work side by side with you and your business/organization to produce a successful event!
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO AS THE HOST:
- Provide an ala carte breakfast (coffee, juice, rolls, etc.) for approximately 25-50 people above your staff and special guests
- Provide one door prize for the Host Business Card Drawing
- Provide a second door prize for the Member Jackpot Drawing
- Display the Rise & Shine boulevard tent sign prior to your event
- Be prepared to share information about your business, organization, staff, volunteers, products & services (approximately 15 minutes is alloted - longer presentations should be approved with the Chamber & Welcome Center staff prior to your event)
Click Here to Register
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