
ATHENA Awards: Meet Lakes Area Grit & Grace
2026 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award Recipient, Lakes Area Grit & Grace Lifting Women Higher Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Meet Lakes Area Grit &
Head to Downtown Brainerd for Business After Hours on Tuesday, June 14th! Hosting this networking event are the Board and businesses affiliated with the Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition (DDBC).
Expand your network while enjoying delicious appetizers and beverages. On the menu is flavored popcorn and soft pretzels from Popped Food Truck, mini chocolate chip cookies from Knotty Pine Bakery, and iced tea and lemonade from Ya Sure Kombucha.
Learn more about the DDBC from Brenda Arndt (Board President and Owner of Purple Fern Bath Company), and Marie Kirsch (Board Vice-President and Owner of Knotty Pine Bakery), during their interview with Matt Kilian, Brainerd Lakes Chamber President.
Attendees will have a chance to win one of three fabulous prizes: $100 value Downtown Brainerd gift basket, a $50 gift card to The 612 Station, and a $50 gift card to Sage on Laurel.Everyone is invited to learn more about the Chamber and gain exposure for their business by attending this free event. Business After Hours attendees pass the microphone and introduce themselves to the group, so bring your business cards and get ready to network! Attendees are also encouraged to bring door prizes.
As a courtesy to the host, advanced registration is recommended. To make your reservation, register at the link below or call (218) 829-2838.

2026 ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award Recipient, Lakes Area Grit & Grace Lifting Women Higher Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Meet Lakes Area Grit &

2026 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient, Jill Casper Lifting Women Higher Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Meet Jill Casper, recipient of the 2026 ATHENA Individual

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