
Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
- Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- 712 Maple St Brainerd | MN 56401
- Free Business Networking Event (Registration is Requested)
You’re invited to the most popular business networking event!
Gather your colleagues, family and friends and join us for one of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber’s most popular events, Business After Hours on Tuesday, October 27, from 4:30-6:00PM! A downtown Brainerd is the home of an iconic business that has been serving the Brainerd Lakes area for years, join The Office Shop for an evening of high-energy networking, mouthwatering appetizers (veggie shooters, artichoke dip, Teriyaki wings, wild rice meatballs, and prosciutto wrapped melon prepared by Heartwood), refreshing beverages (water, lemonade, beer and seltzer), exciting prize drawings, and unbeatable business connections.
The Office Shop’s Great Pumpkin Hunt! What’s a fall Business After Hours without pumpkins? We’ve hidden pumpkins throughout The Office Shop for guests to discover. If you find one, you’ve won a prize! Pumpkins may contain local gift cards, office favorites, special prizes, or one of our three grand prize packages!
Exclusive Feature: Get the inside scoop on The Office Shop during a live, casual interview with Shane Schlenk, Branch Manager, led by Matt Kilian, Chamber President!
Whether you’re a seasoned member or brand new to the Chamber, this FREE event is the perfect way to grow your network, promote your business, and have a great time doing it. Don’t forget your business cards, you’ll have a chance to introduce yourself with the mic in hand.
Want to make an impression? Bring a door prize to add to the fun!
As a courtesy to the host, advanced registration is requested. To make your registration, click on button below or at the above right or call (218) 829-2838.
Host Prizes
Guests are encouraged to stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes provided by the host and attendees!
- Office Desk Chair ($385 value)
- Office Printer ($300 value)
- $50 Chamber Bucks
Event Timeline
4:30-5:20 PM: Network, appetizers and beverages
5:20-5:30 PM: Introductions
5:30-5:50 PM: Host interview
5:50-6:00 PM: Drawings for door prizes (must be present to win)
Meet the Host
The Office Shop originated by Scott and Jodi Johnson with location in Aitkin in 1983 and expanded to a second store in Brainerd in 1995. Advanced Business Methods acquired The Office Shop in 2024. Employees continue to provide exceptional service and deliver supplies as well as office furniture. Advanced Business Methods is based out of North Dakota and has been in the office machines business/leasing for 53 years.
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