Business After Hours hosted by WAVE Young Professionals Network Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00

Blue Ox Success Series: Stop Winging It! Turn Inquiries Into Clients Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 8:30-10:00 AM Brainerd Lakes Chamber, in

Business After Hours hosted by Advantage Home Pros Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Business After Hours hosted by Spaces and Positive Realty Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00

Website Advertising Opportunities Gain access to a highly targeted audience that’s already interested in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Position Your Business Where

We’re Hiring: Graphic Designer / Tourism Marketing Specialist Join our team! Apply by July 14, 2026. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Join our growing team! The Brainerd

Blue Ox Business Academy: 2026-2027 Leadership Experience Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Monthly Sessions, September-May Registration Deadline: September 8, 2026 $1,895 Per Person Learn More The Blue

Business After Hours hosted by Jim’s Electric Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Jim’s

37th Annual Chamber Golf Classic The Networking Event of the Summer! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Thursday, August 13th, 2026 Cragun’s Legacy Courses Golf, America, and business

Business After Hours hosted by Lakes Area R&R Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Blue Ox Success Series: Protect Yourself and Your Business from Fraud Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 8:30-10:00 AM Brainerd Lakes Chamber, in

Business After Hours hosted by Hockey Day Minnesota & BIR Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 4:30 PM –

Drive 210: Backing Brainerd Businesses Introducing Drive 210, a campaign built to help customers find and support you! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn About the Campaign If

Business Legacy Award Apply or Nominate by May 22, 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Nominate or Apply! Apply NOW for our Business Legacy Award! Sponsored by National Bank

Business After Hours hosted by Central MN Council, Scouting America Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 4:30 PM –

Business Excellence Award Apply or Nominate by May 22, 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Nominate or Apply! Apply NOW for the 2026 Business Excellence Award! We seek

Blue Ox Success Series: Preparing Your Business for Severe Weather Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 8:30-10:00 AM Brainerd Lakes Chamber, in the

Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award Apply or Nominate by May 22, 2026 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Nominate or Apply! We are now accepting

Business After Hours hosted by Mobile Tire & Brainerd Dispatch Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | 4:30 PM –

Blue Ox Success Series: Real Strategies for Designing Workforce Training Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 8:30-10:00 AM Brainerd Lakes Chamber, in the

Business After Hours hosted by Fabricators Unlimited Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Fabricators

Business After Hours hosted by Lakeland PBS Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Lakeland

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

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

Business After Hours hosted by Karl’s TV & Appliance Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00

Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo: March 20-21, 2026 The area’s LARGEST tradeshow! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Friday, March 20, 2026 | 12PM-7PM Saturday, March 21,

Upcoming Minnesota Chamber Events | 2026 2026 Chamber Day at the Capitol and Washington D.C. Fly-In Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Join leaders from the Minnesota Chamber

Blue Ox Success Series: AI Unpacked & Unfiltered Hosted in partnership with the WAVE Young Professionals Network Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Wednesday, March 25, 11:00AM –

Business After Hours hosted by Central Lakes College Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Learn More & Register Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

2026 Legislative Priorities Facebook Twitter LinkedIn In January, the Chamber’s Board of Directors approved the following state legislative priorities for 2026. These were reviewed by

Business After Hours hosted by Lakes Tavern Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Lakes Tavern 29067 Peterson Path

Business After Hours hosted by ATHENA Awards at 5Rocks Distilling Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 5Rocks Distilling

Blue Ox Success Series 2026: Running for Office Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Monday, February 9, 2026 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Brainerd Lakes Chamber, 224 West

Blue Ox Business Academy: 2026 Leader’s Edge A two-day retreat for experienced leaders to inspire you to make the link between leading and succeeding. Facebook

2026 Business After Hours Schedule Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Chamber Members gain valuable member-to-member networking opportunities—and Business After Hours is a great way to meet new

Business After Hours hosted by The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM The Lodge

Business After Hours hosted by AxisNorth Solutions & Revolv Manufacturing Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, November 11, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM AxisNorth Solutions

Blue Ox Success Series: The Power of Dressing Well How Your Outfit Shapes Opportunities Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, November 11, 8:30 – 10:00 AM Brainerd

Business After Hours hosted by Quarterdeck Resort Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Quarterdeck Resort 9820 Birch Bay

Business After Hours hosted by Conductor Power Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Conductor Power – A Zahn

2026 Visitor Guide Advertising Opportunities Level Up Your Strategy with Print & Digital Marketing Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reach Your Target Audience in 2026 with Explore

Blue Ox Success Series: Frontline to Bottom Line — Why Great Service is Everyone’s Job Customer Service Success Series Workshop. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, October

Business After Hours hosted by Schroeder’s & Hudson Magic Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, September 23, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Schroeder’s Appliance and America’s

Business After Hours hosted by Friends of Linden Hill Historic Estate Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, September 9, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Linden

Blue Ox Success Series: Paid Family Medical Leave – What You Need to Know This “members only” session will include a program overview, real-world advice,

Business After Hours hosted by Digital Horizons & Cragun’s Legacy Courses Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, August 26, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Cragun’s

2025 Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award – Brenny Family Funeral Chapel Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Brenny Family Funeral Chapel We are thrilled to

Business Excellence Award: Advantage Home Pros Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Cory Jay (Owner, Advantage Home Pros) and Matt Kilian (President, Brainerd Lakes Chamber) Joining the list

Four Under 40 Award Recipient: Meet Scott Lykins Celebrating The Next Wave of Leaders in the Brainerd Lakes Area Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Meet Scott Lykins,

Four Under 40 Award Recipient: Meet Max Walter Celebrating The Next Wave of Leaders in the Brainerd Lakes Area Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Meet Max Walter,

Four Under 40 Award Recipient: Meet Jesse Zahn Celebrating The Next Wave of Leaders in the Brainerd Lakes Area Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Meet Jesse Zahn,

Four Under 40 Award Recipient: Meet Colton Maher Celebrating The Next Wave of Leaders in the Brainerd Lakes Area Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Meet Colton Maher,

Business After Hours hosted by WhiteBox Marketing Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, August 12, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at WhiteBox Marketing, 502 South 6th

2025 Business Legacy Award Recipient: Kevin Thesing Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Kevin Thesing | Co-Owner & General Manager, Lakes Printing The crowning glory for the 2025 Celebration

Business After Hours hosted by Radtke Service & Quality Fabricating Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, July 22, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Radtke Service,

Blue Ox Success Series: Turning Conflict Into Opportunity Learn how to strengthen relationships, boost team morale, and drive business success. FREE Success Series Workshop. Facebook

Business After Hours hosted by Renewal by Andersen Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, July 8, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Renewal by Andersen, 8217

Celebrate our nation’s independence on July 3rd & 4th in Pequot Lakes! You’ll find fun activities for the whole family: food vendors, bean bag tournament, kid’s activities, music, craft fair, parade, fireworks, and more! You won’t want to miss Minnesota’s BEST small town Fourth of July celebration.

36th Annual Chamber Golf Classic Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Thursday, August 18, 2025 | 8AM-5PM The Pines at Grand View Lodge 23521 Nokomis ave Nisswa, MN

Baxter Businesses Asked to Weigh In on Hwy 371/210 Overpass Online survey will be open until July 3, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Brainerd Lakes

Business After Hours hosted by Breen & Person and Brainerd Water Tower Preservation Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, June 24, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Blue Ox Success Series: Insurance Insights to Strengthen Your Business Learn how businesses can better understand risk management and lower insurance costs. FREE Success Series

Business After Hours hosted by Confidence Learning Center Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, June 10, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Confidence Learning Center, 1620

Blue Ox Success Series: How to Take the First Step in Estate Planning Learn how to take the First Step in Estate Planning at this

Business After Hours hosted by Roundhouse Brewery & WAPOA Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, May 27, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Roundhouse Brewery, 23836

Business After Hours hosted by Party Time Rental & The Shante Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Party

Help support Stars & Stripes Days + Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn July 3-4, 2026 July 14-15, 2026 Can you help

Rootin’ Tootin’ fun at Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn July 14-15, 2026 Pequot Lakes, MN Event Infomation Come and celebrate Bean

2025 Celebration of Excellence: now accepting award applications & nominations! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award, Business Excellence Award, and

Business After Hours hosted by TDS Telecom Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM at Snarky Loon Brewing, 33488 MN-371

Know Who You’re Voting For! 2025 MN Senate Special Election Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW There’s a special election this spring for Minnesota

Blue Ox Success Series: Turning Conversations into Collaborations Unlock the secrets to effective networking in this interactive , FREE Success Series Workshop. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

Business After Hours hosted by Mills Automotive Group Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 14858 Dellwood Drive Baxter, MN

Business After Hours hosted by MN Traders Co. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, March 25, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 31038 Government Dr Pequot Lakes,

Keeping Brainerd Moving: Washington Street Reconstruction March 6 Business Meeting Recap Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Brainerd is gearing up for a major road improvement project. In

2025 Lakes Area Summer Kickoff Gather with the tourism & hospitality industry for a morning packed with insight, innovation, and inspiration. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Wednesday,

Blue Ox Success Series: Expert Tips for Buying and Selling a Business Learn about the process of buying and selling a business during this FREE

Business After Hours hosted by HotSpring Hydrotherapy Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, March 11, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 18506 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN

Blue Ox Business Academy: 2026 Supervisor Advantage A two-day workshop designed to transform peers into leaders. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn April 30 & May 1, 2026

Upcoming Minnesota Chamber Events 2025 Chamber Day at the Capitol and Washington D.C. Fly-In Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Join leaders from the Minnesota Chamber and the

Business After Hours hosted by Audio Video Extremes Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, February 25, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 15528 Edgewood Dr. Baxter, MN

Business After Hours hosted by Madden’s on Gull Lake Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula,

Chamber President Graduates from National Leadership Program Kilian Earns Recognition from U.S. Chamber Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Matt Kilian, president of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of

Blue Ox Success Series: Unlocking the Power of Video for Business Learn how businesses are leveraging video in their marketing during this FREE Success Series

Business After Hours hosted by St. Francis Catholic Church and Widseth Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tuesday, January 28, 2025 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 411 N.