Hearth and Home Technologies

A Spark that still burns: The story of the Spark women's networking group

May 18, 2017

Editor’s note: When the Graphic learned that Liz Carlstrom was stepping aside as the organizer of Spark women’s networking group after eight years, we asked her to reflect on the group’s origins, its history and its future. As I neared the completion of my Bachelor’s degree in 2009, one of my...

Hearth and Home presents another Water Ski Days

May 11, 2017

For the fourth straight year, Hearth and Home Technologies (HHT) in Lake City is the presenting sponsor of the annual Water Ski Days festival, coming to Lake City June 23-25. “We are excited to be the Presenting Sponsor for Lake City’s Water Ski Days again this year,” said Brian English of HHT. “It...

Hearth and Home unveils $1.5 million product design and engineering lab

Mar 2, 2017

Hearth and Home Technologies in Lake City celebrated the opening of its new product design and engineering lab with a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 24. The $1.5 million lab occupies 20,000 feet of former warehouse space in the company’s building on the corner of 10th Street and Monroe Street in...

Kids camp in at St. John's 'BUILD Day'

Jan 25, 2017

The students at St. John’s love Miss Mary, their school cook. It’s easy to see why. Not only does she cook them delicious meals, but she goes out of her way to make sure they are happy. This is exactly what Mary Moyer did when she planned a special BUILD activity for the kids. Each month, the...

Water Ski Days ready to begin

Jun 23, 2016

Festivities kick off at 1 p.m. Friday when the bigger than ever before carnival opens for the 45th annual Water Ski Days. But for dozens of volunteers the work began weeks, even months, ago. Advance discount tickets for rides on the carnival will be available through noon Friday at the Chamber of...

Lake City establishes TIF district for factory expansions

May 11, 2016

The City Council on Monday night voted to create a new tax increment financing (TIF) district that will help with expansion of the Hearth and Home Technologies facility. Hearth and Home has announced expansion of its facility that will lead to creation of 37 new jobs locally (see related story)....

Three Lake City firms look at expansion

Apr 21, 2016

The City of Lake City stands ready to support three local manufacturers who are looking at expanding local facilities. Hearth and Home Technologies, Pepin Manufacturing and Engineering Laboratory Design (ELD) all are looking at plant expansion within the next two years. While some of the plans for...

Lake City council on board with possible Hearth and Home expansion

Mar 16, 2016

The City Council on Monday night gave two indications it is behind a possible expansion of the Hearth and Home Technologies facility in Lake City. Hearth and Home will find out perhaps in a couple of weeks if it can go ahead with the expansion, said Lake City Economic Development Authority...

Hearth and Home donates to watershed partnership

Aug 27, 2015

Hearth and Home Technologies recently presented Zumbro Watershed Partnership (ZWP) with a $200 contribution. Pictured are Lawrence Svien (left), executive director of ZWP and Liz Carlstrom of Hearth and Home Technologies. The Zumbro Watershed Partnership is a private non-profit organization that...