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Business After Hours hosted by ATHENA Awards at 5Rocks Distilling

Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce

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  • Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
  • 5Rocks Distilling
  • 25 Washington St NE | Brainerd MN 56401
  • Free Business Networking Event (Registration is Requested)

Join us at 5Rocks Distilling for Business After Hours and the Brainerd Lakes Chamber’s exciting announcement of the inaugural Brainerd Lakes Area ATHENA Awards. It will be an evening of high-energy networking, mouthwatering appetizers catered by Passport (wonton cups, charcuterie board, Hawaiian chicken kebab skewers, and homemade chocolate chip and peanut butter granola bars) refreshing beverages (get in the vibe with the ATHENA Gimlet and other specialty cocktails), exciting prize drawings, and unbeatable business connections.

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. 

As a courtesy to the host, registration is requested.

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Host Prizes

Guests are encouraged to stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes provided by the host and attendees!

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Event Timeline

  • 4:30 PM: Networking, appetizers, and beverages
  • 5:20 PM: Introductions
  • 5:30 PM: Host interview
  • 5:50 PM: Drawing for door prizes (must be present to win!)

Meet Your Hosts

The ATHENA Awards: Celebrate & Inspire in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Hosted by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, this new event is the result of a women-led initiative to recognize and celebrate the women who strengthen our region. Apply, nominate, sponsor and register to attend! The deadline to nominate for the awards is February 8, 2026.

ATHENA Leadership Award
Celebrates an individual who lifts women and/or girls higher through professional excellence, community service, and active support of women’s leadership.

ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award
Celebrates an organization, group, or program that lifts women and/or girls higher.

ATHENA International
Recognizes outstanding women, pioneering leaders, and organizations worldwide. They celebrate those who embody the Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership (live authentically, learn constantly, build relationships, foster collaboration, act courageously, advocate fiercely, give back and celebrate) and open doors of leadership opportunity to women and girls around the world. 

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