
Business After Hours hosted by St. Francis Catholic Church and Widseth
Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- 411 N. 10th Street, Brainerd MN
- Free Business Networking Event (Registration is Requested)
Join us for our most popular networking event, Business After Hours, hosted by St. Francis Catholic Church and Widseth on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 4:30 – 6:00PM. Guests will enjoy this highly popular networking event by mixing with other Chamber members, a variety of delicious appetizers provided by Chef Mike’s Catering, beverages (alcoholic and non), tours, chances for prizes and learning more about the history of St. Francis and their current projects for the future campus from Father Michael Garry and Erica Marcussen, arcitect with Widesth, during their interview with Matt Kilian, Brainerd Lakes Chamber President, as part of this free business networking social event.
Guests are encouraged to stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes provided by the host and attendees!
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.
Host Prizes
Guests are encouraged to stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes provided by the host and attendees!
- Several baskets with a variety of items provided by St. Francis Church and parishioners
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 the Hosts
St. Francis Catholic Church is part of the north cluster for the Brainerd Area Catholic Churches, consisting of the All Saints, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Thomas of the Pines summer mission chapel. All are welcome to come worship and pray with them. They support a large number of area groups, ministries and organizations here to help you grow in your faith and devotion. They look forward to connecting with you soon and joining them on the joyful journey to Heaven!
Widseth is an engineering, architecture, land surveying and environmental services firm with 11 offices in Minnesota, including our local office in Baxter. Together, their multi-discipline team provides their clients a complete package of services to lead their project from concept to completion.
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