Lake City Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Connections: Triathlon, golf tournament, Johnny Appleseed Day on tap

Jul 29, 2026

By the time you read this, Water Ski Days will already be a memory. The stages will be down, the tents packed away, and our community will have taken a collective breath after another incredible event season milestone. If you’re anything like me, you’re probably wondering where summer went. One...

Helping give our community a voice at the Capitol

Jun 3, 2026

As the legislative session begins wrapping up at the State Capitol, there’s been no shortage of conversations surrounding taxes, workforce regulations, paid leave implementation, and the overall cost of doing business in Minnesota. While these discussions happen in St. Paul, the reality is their...

Tour de Pepin rides Saturday

Jun 3, 2026

This year marks the 19th annual Tour de Pepin, which will be taking place this Saturday. There are currently 651 registered riders, and given last year’s statistics, it’s highly likely more will sign up on Friday and the day of. Heather Thomas, President/CEO of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce,...

Chamber CEO speaks to Rotary Club

May 6, 2026

Nancy Denzer, member of Lake City Rotary, invited Heather Thomas to speak at our meeting on May 4. Thomas told us so many wonderful things that our chamber is now doing. Among other things we heard all about Lake City Water Ski Days which will even be more awesome this year. She bought along the “...

Built by locals, sustained by visitors

Apr 29, 2026

I don’t know about you, but there’s just something about this time of year in Lake City. The snow is (finally) melting, the lake is waking up, and you can feel the shift—tourism season is right around the corner. At the Chamber, that means we’re gearing up in a big way. One thing I love sharing—...

Chamber welcomes Ford dealership under new ownership

Apr 1, 2026

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 23, to welcome new ownership at Lake City Ford, celebrating Daraius and Christina Mistry as they begin their journey in the community. The Mistrys, who relocated from Florida, are excited to become part of Lake City and...

We show up for each other

Mar 25, 2026

If there’s one thing that continues to stand out in Lake City, it’s this: we show up for each other. March has been full of momentum at the Chamber. We celebrated two ribbon cuttings, welcomed new members, connected with businesses across the community, and brought on a new group of Chamber...

Chamber Connections: Showing up for Lake City

Feb 25, 2026

This month I’m heading to the state capitol for Session Priorities, followed by a two-day Chamber conference in St. Paul. And honestly? I’m excited. Not because I get to leave town for a few days—but because these moments matter for Lake City. One of the questions I get often is, “How does the...

Public encouraged to vote for Chamber Awards

Jan 14, 2026

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is inviting the Lake City community to help recognize outstanding local businesses and individuals by voting in the 2026 Annual Chamber Awards, according to a news release. After an initial nomination and voting process by Chamber members, finalists have been...

Chamber Director: Looking forward to a new year of momentum for Lake City

Jan 7, 2026

As we step into 2026, the Lake City Chamber of Commerce is taking time to reflect on a year filled with growth, strong community support, and exciting momentum—while also looking ahead to opportunities to evolve and improve. January brings the transition of our board of directors, and with it, our...