January 2, 2018
Community Comments

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

Metro Sales, Inc.
Joshua Pikula
Website
jpikula@metrosales.com
Join Date: 12/12/2017
 

LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT DATES for the 2018 Minnewaska Visitor Guide?

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 Thank you to those who have submitted dates for the Minnewaska Visitor Guide. All dates are due to Kay at the Glenwood Chamber & Welcome Center.  The dates will be submitted Wednesday, January 3rd to the Pope County Tribune. 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.

Greetings!

                 

Happy New Year!

Magical Christmas in Glenwood  ended with the Living Nativity on Thursday, December 21st.  We want to thank all the volunteers who took part in the nativity scene.   A special thank you to Dorrich Dairy, Greg & Richard Vold for setting up the manger and providing the straw bales, to Jeff Tweit family for providing the hay bales, to Eric & Doreen Cihlar for bringing their farm animals, and to our Vendor, Safari North for bringing the camels and donkey.  Also, a special thank you to Hope Church for providing music.  

To all our sponsors and volunteers we thank you - without your dedication and support this celebration would not be possible.


Congratulations to our Magical Christmas in Glenwood Coloring Contest winners:
0-4 Year Olds:  1st - Henley Walsh (4),  2nd - Lindsay Dahlke (4), 3rd - Eleanor Maher (4)
5-8 Year Olds:  1st  - Olivia MacDonald (8),  2nd - Allie Curry (8), 3rd - Hailey Moen (6)
9-12 Year Olds: 1st -  Nick Ankeny (12),  2nd - Lane Curry (9), 3rd -  Kiearra Wilmes (12)

Coloring contest winners & Pictures


We would like feedback on the Magical Christmas in Glenwood events and activities as we plan for next year.  You will find a link below and can fill out your survey on-line.  If you like the events as is or if you have suggestions for changes we welcome comments either way.  
Click Here for online survey

                                                                                                                       
As always, there is "Plenty to do in Glenwood & Pope County!"  

Have a good week!


We would like to congratulate  "Studio e Architects", being chosen as the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber January Member of the Month!

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

 

Magical Christmas THANK YOU!

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THANK YOU!
A huge thank you to this year's sponsors!


STAR SPONSORS:  $900.00

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GOLD SPONSORS:  $650.00
KMGK Magic 107.1 FM
Pope County Tribune & Starbuck Times
Red Horizon Equipment & Truck Sales


SILVER SPONSORS: $400.00
Dorrich Dairy & Vold Family
GrandStay Hotel & Suites


BRONZE SPONSORS: $200.00
CF Industries
Midwest Machinery
Nancy Doebbert C.P.A.
Studio e Architects
Tanis Aircraft
Thrivent Financial


TINSEL SPONSORS:  $100.00
American Diversity
Mark & Kay Blauert
Oak Tree Inn & Penny's Diner
Santa Claus


CHRISTMAS HELPERS: $50.00
Glenwood Rotary Club
Teresa's Turn Bakery


IN-KIND SPONSORS:
Alexandria Blizzard
Central Square Cultural & Civic Center
City of Glenwood
Eric & Doreen Cihlar
Ethel Joens
Glacial Ridge Ambulance
Glenwood Fire & Police Departments
Hope Community Church
Jeff Tweit Family
Luan Johnsrud
Pam  Langseth
Pope County Sheriff & Sheriff's Posse
Waterama

 

Magical Christmas in Glenwood Celebration - Survey

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 Please take a moment and complete our on-line Magical Christmas in Glenwood survey.  We would like to have your comments on the celebration and see what we should do different in 2018 to make it a better celebration or If you like the traditions as they are, we want to know that too. Thank you for your participation and support of this year's Magical Christmas in Glenwood celebration.

Click Here for Survey

Glenwood Night With the Alexandria Blizzard, Friday, January 19

 
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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 game night,  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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Sign Up to Host January Rise & Shine

You are invited to...
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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
 
 
 

SAVE THE DATE - Glenwood Day at Andes Tower Hills, President's Monday, February 19th!

SAVE THE DATE!

Andes Tower Hills Inc -
GLENWOOD DAY
ANDES TOWER HILLS
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 
10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M.

(WATCH FOR TICKET INFORMATION COMING SOON!)

Pope County Community Expo Exhibitors Registration Is Open

 
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!
    • 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
Community Comments - January 2, 2018