Lake City Chamber of Commerce

Chamber move accomplished

Apr 11, 2018

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is now open at its new location, 100 E. Lyon Avenue. Hours will continue to be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The chamber invites everyone to stop in to see the new office. An open house is being planned sometime in May. “The Chamber would like to...

REV aims to offer entrepreneurs a jump-start

Apr 11, 2018

It’s almost a cliché to talk about the successful business that started in a garage. Apple, for example, started in Steve Wozniak’s garage. So it makes sense that the public kickoff of a multi-year effort to spur and support entrepreneurship would happen in a space that, until recently, was...

Tour de Pepin registration is now open

Apr 4, 2018

Registration is now open for the 11th annual Tour de Pepin (TDP) bicycle ride on June 2. Tour de Pepin gives cyclists option of a 32, 50, 72, 100 mile ride through the terrain and towns towns around Lake Pepin along the Great River Road. The ride includes rider support and 11 rest stops that...

Chamber of Commerce relocating

Mar 7, 2018

Moving day is coming soon for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce. After 12 years at the corner of Center Street and South Lakeshore, the Chamber is moving a block away to the corner of Lakeshore Drive and Lyon Avenue, the former home of The Galley Restaurant, Dunphy’s Diner and, most recently, Bad...

Chamber embarks on new year

Jan 31, 2018

Jan Bruce became president of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce board of directors at the Chamber’s annual meeting Jan. 25. Bruce is co-owner of Rather Bee Quilting. Each year the outgoing president adds a memento to the presidential baton before passing it on. Donna Bautch added a tag that her...

Looking Ahead: More business and community involvement at the Lake City Chamber of Commerce

Jan 10, 2018

A new year is always a great time for reflection, to gain momentum and become excited about the year ahead. Since taking on this role with the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, I developed a great appreciation for the amazing things our Chamber does for the businesses and the community. I have seen...

Letter: Grateful for park lighting ceremony

Dec 6, 2017

To the editor: I would like to thank everyone who was involved with the lighting ceremony and arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Patton Park on Nov. 25. A thank you of course to all of those who decorated the park. It looks great. Mark Nibbe Lake City

Downtown Lake City festooned for the holidays

Nov 22, 2017

Tom Kuchinka, electric foreman for the City of Lake City, and Michelle Larson, executive director for the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, wrap garland around a downtown light pole Thursday, Nov. 16. Each of the 93 poles decorated was sponsored by an individual, business or organization, Larson said...

Patton Park lighting ceremony is Saturday, Nov. 25

Nov 22, 2017

Patton Park will officially light up for the holidays Saturday, Nov. 25. The public is invited to a 5 p.m. lighting ceremony in the park. In all, 50 tree trunks have been wrapped with lights, according to Lake City Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Michelle Larson. The fountain and gazebo...

Grants to attract workers, support entrepreneurs

Nov 9, 2017

The Lake City Economic Development Authority (EDA) has recieved two grants, one to help the city attract and retain residents, and one to help the city nurture entrepreneurs. The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) will sponsor the city’s participation in “Making it Home,” a University...