CHAMBER CHATTER
ISSUE 6 JULY 2007
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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP
We can welcome four new Chamber Members. Growing stronger day by day. The Chamber
membership has been increasing rapidly. The Team effort and the positive way of thinking
together is attracting a stronger membership.
Grigg's Cuisine
39 North Rd.
Lino Lakes, MN. 55014
651-717-3981
651-717-3981-Fax
grigoren@hotmail.com
Welcome Grigg's Cuisine, a family owned company that serves communities throughout Minnesota, in Arts & Craft Festivals as well as Ethnic and Heritage events during the summer months. Welcome Nick Grigore.
PUTT-N-GO
Amusement Park
2422 Sumac Rd. NE
Bemidji, MN. 56601
218-751-7333
218-444-8286
lmills@paulbunyan.net
Welcome Larry Mills with Putt-N-Go Amusement Park. Family fun for all ages. Offering Giant Waterslide,
Go Karts, Bumper Boats, Miniature Golf, Batting Cages, Showers, Changing Rooms. Open 7days a week,
Mid-May to Mid-September, 11a.m. to 9p.m. Birthday Parties & group organizations are welcome.
AmeriPride Linen & Apparel Services
300 Paul Bunyan Dr. SE
Bemidji, MN. 56601
800-675-6362
david.schwen@ameripride.org
Welcome AmeriPride Linen & Apparel Services, General Manager Rick Siebels. Receive easy scheduled delivery to your door. Full service sales, rental, lease options for your work apparel, floormatting, restroom products,
services and towels, aprons and linens. Serving Walker Since 1980.
PAUL BUNYAN'S ANIMAL LAND
3857 Animal Land Dr. SE
Bemidji, MN. 56601
218-759-1533
pbanimalland@yahoo.com
Welcome Caara Holmstrom from Paul Bunyan's Animal Land. Located on HWY 2 E. Between Bemidji and Cass Lake, Just off the Hwy 2 & 71 Bypass. Open 10 a.m.- 6p.m. Animal Land is a family owned buisness and our animals stay with them 365 days a year. Group Rates, Birthday Parties, Learning Center, Picnic Area, Playground.
WALKER'S 4TH OF JULY
What a beautiful day had by all. Thank you Walker Lions Club and Walker Rotary for all of your hard work
to make the festivities at the Park a huge success.
Thank you Nancy Freeman for fantastic t-shirts worn by hundred's.
The Fire Works were fantastic!!!!
Visitor's stopped at the Chamber office to Thank our Community for a 4th of July they will remember.
What a wonderful place we live in the Leech Lake Area.
Lions Club Button Winners
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Bring the winning button to the Chamber Office to collect your prize.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
JULY
Hosted by the Walker Bay Days Committee Tuesday July 31, 5-7 p.m. Walker City Park.
Join us for an evening at the Park.
$2.00 with a Business Card.
The Chamber would like to Thank Marcy Hanson from The Artisits Mall of Walker, for hosting
June's Business After Hours.
Thank you for the wonderful buffet & fun evening.
EXPLORE MINNESOTA LEADS
Over 2000 destination guides have been sent out in June.
There is a large interest in the Leech Lake Area again.
Let's keep our visitor's happy!!
MOONDANCE EVENTS
Thanks Bill & Kathy for bringing us two new events to the area.
The Cavallo Equestrian Arts Show
&
MOONDANCE jammin country FEST
These events bring alot of visitor's to our area and are a wonderful addition.
Looking forward to Sweet 16 Moondance Jam
JULY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
July 4 Independence Day Community Celebration
July 7 Pig Roast-Walker Community Church
July 11 Hackensack Flea Market-Sacred Heart Church
July 11-14 MOONDANCE JAM SWEET 16
July 17 Craft Sale & Salad Luncheon 10:30-1:30- Hope Luth. Church
July 19 Crazy Days Sidewalk Sales-Walker
July 21 YIKES! BIKES! Habitat for Humanity 6th Annual
July 21 AquaPalooza North- Marine Max- Walker Marina Leech Lake
July 21 NORTH STAR SPORTSMENS CLUB- Women on Target
July 22 MS-TRAM BIKE TOUR
July 22 After 5 Band - Walker Area Fine Arts League-Community Church of Walker
July 28 Ladies Salad Luncheon-Immanuel Lutheran Church
July 28-Aug 2- 46th Annual Muskie/Northern Derby Days
MEETINGS JULY 2007
July 9 Trails Meeting- Chamber office-4:30p.m.
July 10 Retail Service Meeting- Village Square-8:00a.m.
July 11 MS-Tram- Village Square 8:00 a.m.
July 16 Visitor Center-Chamber Office-5:30p.m.
July 17 Ambassador Meeting-Chamber Office-8:00a.m.
July 18 MS-Tram-Village Square 8:00 a.m.
July 25 Ethnic Fest Meeting-Chamber Office-5:15p.m.
July 26 Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting-8:00a.m. Chamber Office
Leech Lake Area Chamber Of Commerce
Membership Renewal's
Please fill out the Membership Form we sent so we can make sure all information is current.
Thank you,
Cindy
&
Char