
Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
- Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- at WhiteBox Marketing, 502 South 6th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
- Free Business Networking Event (Registration is Requested)
Gather your team, friends, family and join us for our most popular networking event, Business After Hours, hosted by WhiteBox Marketing at their new location in Brainerd on Tuesday, August 12, 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 catered by Passport, beverages (complimentary beer, wine, pop, lemonade and water), chances for prizes, and learning more about this business from Carrie Karki, owner, during her 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!
- “The Breezy Bundle”– Breezy Point Resort sponsored giveaway
- Theme: Golf (4 person), relaxation ($640 value)
- “Cool, Calm & Creative”– WhiteBox Marketing sponsored giveaway
- Theme: Marketing goodies, promo items, cooler of fun ($100+ value)
- “Smoke & Sip”– Smokestack BBQ Supply sponsored giveaway
- Theme: Bourbon, grilling, smoky goodness ($75 value)
- “Getaway”– Two 1 night stays with breakfast for 2 at The Marquette Hotel in Minneapolis
- “The Saturday Night Spark”– Cragun’s Resort Sponsored Giveaway
- Theme: Live Music (GB Leighton) & Fireworks (4 tickets included)
- “The Cozy Kavanaugh Escape”– Kavanaugh’s Resort Sponsored Giveaway
- Theme: 2-Night Off-Season Getaway
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
WhiteBox Marketing is a full service marketing agency offering strategic and creative solutions. Rather than a menu to choose from, the work they do for their clients is entirely custom and optimally timed for effectiveness and memorability. They’re here to streamline your efforts as an extension of your team – a full-service agency who will align and maximize your marketing.
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