Monthly Newsletter Vol. 13 | Issue 147
Promote. Engage. Collaborate. IN THIS ISSUE ◊ Go Behind the Scenes with Director Lalum Behind the Scenes ◊ Summer Employee Vacancies? Find Help! Director, Nicole Lalum refresh and spring marketing campaign are just ◊ New Program “Lunch & Learn” Kick-off ◊ Member News - Carter’s CSA Farm, Living at Home I’ve heard it as I run in to about to launch under the Tourism Marketing Committee. Nominated for Donation folks in the grocery aisle ◊ Happy Pac Deadline Fast Approaching or on the street. “So, ◊New Member Spotlights - Citizens Financial you guys at the Chamber The Ambassadors continue to hit the streets, Services, Friends of the Library, Lakeside Floors & Design, Walker Realty and askRICK.com must be enjoying the celebrating all things business such as new members, new employees, expansions and ◊ Ambassador Committee Member Visits down time this winter, ◊ New Program Photo Diary right?” Down time? relocations. If you or a member of your business ◊ Save the Dates for Ca$h Mob, Morning Buzz and Slow months? I’m very would like an Ambassador application, just let Lunch & Learn - Series 1 me know! Space is limited and the new year for ◊ Paul Bunyan Communication-You are in the happy to say that the exact opposite is the Gigazone, Servicing all Park Rapids Areas Served truth for your Chamber of Commerce. After the Ambassadors starts next month! all, we serve over 300 diverse members whose interests and business cycles vary widely. And, as always, we are busy behind the New Program Kick-off scenes, collaborating with a multitude of “Lunch & Learn” We are in the midst of unveiling a number of organizations and individuals throughout the Stay on top of business trends through the support initiatives and programs, such as the community, the region and the state that aspire Chamber’s 2014 Lunch & Learn 4-part series. to the smashing success of the Park Rapids Ca$h Mob, Morning Buzz and a 4-part Lunch & Lunch & Learn topics are targeted to our Learn series (check out the info in this month’s Lakes Area. In the end that is our goal, that is our mission: to protect, serve and promote local business needs Chamber Connection!). There are good things Topics are determined by interests and hot- on the horizon from the Events committee, the members of The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce ensuring prosperity for button items indicated in member survey including an all new Spring event and the ever- feedback evolving Legends & Logging Days. A website all. The Lunch & Learn series is affordable (*Ahem* and includes lunch) Do you have summer employee vacancies? Prices to attend the Lunch & Learn is only $25 and that includes a delicious lunch catered by Find Help! a fellow Chamber member! Did you have a summer job? Do you remember Ironically, we hear from the school that students cleaning cabins or stocking shelves? Besides have a hard time finding work. Lunch & Learn saves you money spending money and a new set of friends, There’s no need to expense travel such as what other benefits did you gain through paid To the purpose of aligning those with job gas, accommodations and per diem; as the employment in high school? Employment openings for summer time, the Chamber has Lunch & Learn offers quality professional instills a number of skills collaborated with the development opportunities in your own back in young workers; a sense Park Rapids High School yard. of responsibility, teamwork, to invite members with job :::Mark Your Calendars::: and valuable real-world openings to host a table Monday March 23rd – Mobile, Online experience are just some during the High School Directory Listings and Digital Marketing of them. lunch period where you Northwoods Bank Community Room can have applications on 1200 1st Street East A common issue we hear hand and discuss your 11AM-1PM from members is that they openings with potential Sponsored by Charter Media, Max Bailey & Paradigm have trouble finding people student applicants. Partners to fill vacancies or to shore up employment for season. There seems to There is no charge to members for a table and T uesday April 21st – Employment Law be no shortage of openings for those willing to the time commitment is from about 10:30 until Monday May 18th – Customer Service put in the time to learn a specific industry and 12:30. Please give the school at least 3 days excel at a position. notice if you would like to have a table. Tuesday June 9th – Branding Your Business You can email Principal Jeff Johnson at [email protected] to set up your Please visit our Calendar for more information day. There are openings April & May. on the 2015 Lunch & Learn series.
www.parkrapids.com (218) 732-4111 Member News Living at Home Nominated for Donation Your District Legislators Year Two of Carter’s Red Wagon CSA Farm Carter’s Red Wagon Farm is currently offering Contact CSA shares for the 2015 season. “CSA”, U.S. Senate or Community-supported agriculture, is an Senator Al Franken (DFL) alternative, locally-based food distribution. An 309 Hart, Senate Office Building association of individuals who purchase a share Washington, DC 20510 of a local farm, sharing the risks and benefits of D.C. (202) 224-5641 their production. CSA members pay prior to the St. Paul (651) 221-1016 growing season for a share of the anticipated www.franken.senate.gov harvest. Members then receive a weekly box of Senator Amy Klobuchar (DFL) freshly-picked produce as it becomes available 302 Hart, Senate Office Building throughout the growing season. Washington, DC 20510 Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area was In 2014, Carter’s started their CSA program D.C. (202) 224-3244 chosen as a 2015 America’s Farmers Grow with 25 share holders. They have increased that Minneapolis (612) 727-5220 Communities winning non-profit organization. number to 100 in 2015 and those shares are [email protected] going fast! Some have even sold-out already. America’s Farmers Grow Communities invests MN Senate Out of the 4 different packages offered, you are in rural communities through farmer directed Senator Rod Skoe (DFL) District 02 sure to find one to meet your needs. donations. Famers enter to win $2,500 for their favorite non-profit organization. That is what (651) 296-4196 Share holders pick-up their box of produce Jerri Johanning of Johanning Farms did this [email protected] conveniently at Carter’s Red Wagon Market year by nominating Living at Home of the Park on Highway 34 E. They will be doing 20 pick- U.S. House of Representative Rapids Area. ups per day, Tuesday - Saturday, during their Congressman Rick Nolan (DFL) District 8 regular business hours of 10AM-5:30PM. America’s Farmers Grow Communities selects 2447 Rayburn, House Office Building Carter’s do their best to accommodate what one winner out of 1,324 eligible counties across Washington, DC 20515 will work best for you. Pick-up days are filling 40 states. Jerri’s nomination was one of 69 D.C. (202) 225-6211 up quickly too! winning donations in the state of Minnesota. nolan.house.gov Carter’s is hoping for a 20 week season, Congratulations, Living at Home, on receiving MN House of Representatives weather permitting, which could either shorten $2,500 for your work with our area seniors! Representative Dave Hancock (R) District 02A or lengthen it by a few weeks. They plan to Pictured above from left to right, Tim Johanning, Jerri St. Paul (651) 296-4265 start harvests in mid-May and go into October Johanning, Jaime Hemphill (Living at Home Executive [email protected] as far as they can. 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Meeting Schedule New Member Spotlight The public is welcome and encouraged to Citizens Financial Services attend the Library Board meetings. Meetings March 2015 We value your business and are committed to are held the first Thursday of the month in helping you meet all your financial needs. We February, April, June, August, October and invite you to take advantage of the services December starting at 5PM in the basement of available at Citizens Financial Services, located the library. at Citizens National Bank. For more information regarding the Friends Citizens Financial Services is a team of of the Park Rapids Area Library contact Josi qualified professionals that will identify your Ashmore, Co-President of the organization at Park Rapids Lakes Area Arts Council - (1st Mon.) needs and provide you with solutions. John (218) 732-8645 or via email jbashmore@arvig. Monday, Mar 2, at Noon, Coldwell Banker Martin, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ net. Lake Country Scenic Byway - (1st Fri.) and Financial Advisor, and Linda Grover, Park Rapids Area Library Friday, Mar 6, 8:30AM, Grace Lutheran Church Investment Representative, offer a wide range 201 W. First Street Osage - Heartland Trail Community Meeting - Quarterly of investment opportunities to meet your needs. Park Rapids, MN 56470 following the LCSB Meeting. (218) 732-4966 Services provided include: Financial www.krls.org/branches/branch_pk.html Heartland Trail to Itasca Extension Task Force -(2nd Planning, Retirement Planning, Traditional & Mon.) Monday, Mar 9, 10AM, Hubbard County Roth IRA’s/IRA Rollovers, 401k & Retirement Lakeside Floors & Design Public Works Conference Room Plan Rollovers, College Planning, Insurance & Long Term Care, Fixed & Variable Annuities Lakeside Floors & Design - “Trends & Traditions” Park Rapids Downtown Business Association = (1st We offer the largest choice of tile, hardwoods, Wed.) Wednesday, Mar 4, 8AM, Bella Caffe luxury vinyl tiles/plank and carpet in the area. Park Rapids City Council - (2nd & 4th Tues.) Brands include Shaw, Mohawk, Manninton, Tuesday, Mar 10, 6PM & Tuesday, Mar 24, 6PM, Congoleum, Kraus, Masland, Lexmark, Library - Lower Level CasaBella, and more! Hubbard County Commissioners - (1st & 3rd Tues.) Our showroom is staffed with professional Tuesday, Mar 3, 9AM, & Tuesday, Mar 17, 9 AM who will help you choose the perfect floor that Lower Level (B109) of the Law Enforcement fits your lifestyle and budget. It’s our pleasure Center We would welcome the opportunity to review to advise you of the benefits and features of PRLA Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors - (2nd your current financial picture. Please feel free our products so that you are happy with your Tues.) Tuesday, Mar 10, 7:30AM, Chamber to call or stop by our office if you would like to purchase for years to come. schedule an appointment. Top quality installation services on all of our Chamber Committees: John A. Martin CPA® products! Our store is locally owned! Legends & Logging Days - (3rd Thu.) Financial Advisor Lakeside Floors & Design Thursday, Mar 19, 7:30AM, Chamber (218) 732-0605 19736 State 34 Ambassador Committee - (4th Thu.) Linda Grover Park Rapids, MN 56470 Thursday, Mar 26, at Noon, Chamber (Brown Bag) Investments Representative (218) 732-8201 (218) 732-0604 www.lakesidefloorsdesign.com Events Committee - (2nd Wed) Wednesay, Mar 11, 8AM, Chamber Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc Contact owner, Janine Pease for more information. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED Making Connections FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and in the U.S. Walker Area Realty Investment Centers of America, Inc. (ICA), member Rick and Nancy Schaefer assisting Buyers Working for You... 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“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Albert Einstein Member Visits The Ambassador Committee went out in full force this month welcoming new members, congratulating existing members and were there to capture members helping members! From Caribou Coffee (pictured above): Thank you so much for doing this for all of us. We had 3 from Caribou in the picture, Roz, Tammy and Scott. Cj, Becca,Tatum, Jenny, Angie and Caily all have collected over $1,000 for the animal shelter and we have collected over $3,000 in tips since Nov 15. (Staff at Caribou donate all of their tips to very deserving non-profit organizations throughout the community.) The next generation takes over at Half Moon Trail Resort. Ryan Ahrendt (pictured below on the left) and wife Liz (not pictured) begin their first season as resort owners. Ryan comes with years of experience passed down to him by his parents and previous owners, Dave & Mary Ahrendt. Congratulations to all!
Congratulations, Hosler’s Two Inlets Country Store... Celebrating their 2nd year in business! Pictured above, Davita from left to right, Kristen Gilmore, Pictured below, Downtown Diva, from left to right, Jill Pictured above, Citizens Financial Services from left to Vicki Stewart, Tina Newling, Facility Administrator/RN, Dickenson, Owner Julie Hudek, Vicki Stewart and Kristen right; Ambassador Jill Dickenson, John Martin, CPA®, Hana Luneburg, LPN and Jill Dickenson. Gilmore. Kristen Gilmore, Vicki Stewart, in front left to right, Marsha Smith, Admin Assistant and Linda Grover, Investments Welcome, new member, Davita! Downtown Diva has moved! Now sporting a larger Representative. show space, Owner Julie Hudek, continues to DaVita Park Rapids Dialysis treats patients offer services that pamper your hands and feet. Citizens Financial Services are in our New with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal Also catering to your stylish side you can find Member Spotlight this month, coming onboard disease, striving to improve patients’ quality the latest fashion in handbags, purses, wallets, as a listing within Citizens National Bank. of life by innovating clinical care, and offering jewelery, etc. Now in her new location Julie integrated treatment plans, personalized care The crew at Citizens Financial Services are ready has added shirts and other accessories to her to help you map out your financial goals whether teams and convenient health-management inventory. services. you are sending a kid to college, planning your Downtown Diva only gets better with age as it retirement, rolling over a 401k, looking into Long Davita Park Rapids Dialysis turns three in March 2015. Stop in to wish them a Term Care and the list goes on. 110 7th St W Happy Birthday! Welcome to the Chamber, Park Rapids, MN 56470 Now located at 107 S Main Ave, Suite B. Call for Citizens Financial Services! 1-800-424-6589 an appointment or just stop by! (218) 237-3400 (See New Member Spotlight for more.) New Program Success (Photo Diary)
Hubbard Broadcasing, Inc. Closes Acquisition of 16 Radio Stations in Northern Minnesota Press Release, Media Contacts for Hubbard Radio - and listeners for the future.” Dan Seeman (612) 803-2812 As a result of the expansion, Dan Seeman, Vice President and Market Manager for Acquisition Expands Company In Four Hubbard Radio Minneapolis-St. Paul, has been Key Minnesota Markets: Alexandria, named Vice President and Regional Manager Bemidji, Brainerd and Wadena of Minnesota Radio Operations for Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. Seeman will continue his MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, February 27, 2015 current role in managing KS95, myTalk 107.1, – Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. today closed 1500 ESPN and the Hubbard Radio Network their acquisition of 16 radio stations from in the Twin Cities, as well as overseeing the Omni Broadcasting Company. The acquisition new Hubbard properties in Alexandria, Bemidji, expands Hubbard Broadcasting by adding Brainerd and Wadena. radio stations in the Alexandria, Bemidji, Said Seeman, “I’ve known most of the leadership Brainerd and Wadena, MN markets. of the Omni radio stations for years so I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with “Hubbard Radio is deeply committed to local them. They have built big brands that are known radio and to Minnesota, and this is a great throughout the entire state. Radio stations like opportunity to expand the company’s presence WJJY, The Power Loon, KB101, Superstation into some wonderful local communities,” said K106 and KIK-FM are not only part of the fabric Virginia (Ginny) Morris, chair and CEO of of their communities, they are also the weekend Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. “We have long soundtrack for thousands of visitors to these admired the work of Omni Broadcasting and great resort markets in the summer. I’ve spent its owner, Lou Buron, whose stations have time with a lot of staff during the past few months been nationally recognized for both excellence and I can’t wait to work with them.” in programming and commitment to local community service. During the past three The current leadership will stay in place in months we have gotten to know the employees Alexandria, Brainerd and Wadena. Since the in each of the markets and are completely owners of Omni Broadcasting also managed the impressed with their commitment to broadcast Bemidji radio stations Hubbard Broadcasting is excellence and the communities they serve. currently looking for General Manager for the We look forward to welcoming Omni employees Bemidji market. to the Hubbard Broadcasting family.” “Mike Boen, Dave Vagle and Rick Youngbauer are great broadcasters and fixtures in their The 16 radio stations involved in the transaction are: communities,” commented Seeman. “Lou Buron Alexandria: KIKV-FM 100.7, KULO-FM 94.3 and Mary Campbell leave a tremendous void in Bemidji: KKZY-FM 95.5, KLLZ-FM 99.1, KBHP- Bemidji but we have a great staff in place and FM 101.1, WQXJ-FM 104.5, KBUN-AM 1450 I am confident we will find a strong leader for Brainerd: WJJY-FM 106.7, KLIZ-FM 107.5, the market. It’s business as usual across all four WBLB-FM 93.3, KVBR-AM 1340, KUAL-FM markets.” 103.5, KLIZ-AM 1380 About Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. Wadena: KKWS-FM 105.9, KWAD-AM 920 and Started in 1923, Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc. is KNSP-AM 1430 an American television and radio broadcasting corporation based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, With the announcement of today’s closing Minnesota that was started by Stanley E. Hubbard Broadcasting added nearly 100 full Hubbard. Hubbard Broadcasting operates radio time employees. The company expects no stations and television stations in nine states. programming or personnel changes for any of the acquired stations. In addition to radio and television broadcast stations, other Hubbard Broadcasting Commented Lou Buron, president of Omni companies include the satellite and cable Broadcasting: “Hubbard Broadcasting is a networks ReelzChannel (launched in 2006) and leader in our industry, and we believe that our Ovation TV, F&F Productions and the Hubbard stations could not be in better hands. Hubbard Radio Network, which is used to distribute talk Broadcasting will be able to provide significant radio content to subscribing radio stations in scale and growth potential to these stations, Minnesota and North Dakota. which well-positions our customers, employees
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Shop Play Eat STAY 2015 Programs * Joe Scharber, President Uzi Monka Sleeping Fawn Resort & Campground Wild Loon Outfitters Membership (Chair position open) * Butch DeLaHunt, Vice President Candy Parks DeLaHunt Broadcasting Park Rapids Enterprise Ambassadors, Grow MN!, Member & Networking Events * Kent Fritze, Secretary Treasurer Jackie Senenfelder Northwoods Tax Professionals C’mon Inn Hotel & Suites Tourism Marketing Ed Becker Pete Young (Joe Scharber) In-We-Go Resort Y-Steak House Discovery Guide, Happy Pac, Tourism Media Hendri Ernst Chamber Staff Campaigns Smokey Hills Outdoor Store Nicole Lalum Events Cynthia Jones Executive Director, [email protected] (Butch DeLaHunt) RiverBend Home Expressions Emma Moore 4th of July Parade, Legends & Logging Days, Julie Larson Project Coordinator, [email protected] Community Tree Lighting and more Lamb Weston - RDO Frozen Tara Young [email protected] Chamber Task Force Molly Luther Bookkeeper, (Hendri Ernst) The Good Life Cafe Lynette McFarren Member & Guest Services Agent, [email protected] Maximizing Membership Value * Denotes Members of the Executive Committee
Calendar of Events, MARCH 2015 Winner, Winner! A complete list of events for the month can be found at business.parkrapids.com/events/calendar/2015-03-01 Mar 7 Gardens. Nine exhibitors have signed up and Guided Snowshoe Hike, North Country Trail will answer your gardening questions. Exhib- Laurentian Lakes Chapter its will be open until 4 p.m. This free program Join the Laurentian Lakes Chapter for a snow- is sponsored by the League of Women Voters shoe hike through the majestic pines at Itasca Park Rapids, UMN Extension and the Kitchi- State Park on the North Country Trail. Meet at gami Regional Library System and is partially the South entrance trailhead for the 1:00 pm funded through the Legacy Amendment Arts start. If there is not enough snow this will be and Cultural Heritage Fund. a hike instead. This is a 3 mile trek. For more Saturday, March 14 at Park Rapids Century information contact Ruth Bergquist at 218-573- School from 1:00 to 4:00PM. Contact Carol 2314 or [email protected]. White (218) 732-9819 Janel Stewart, pictured Location: here shopping at the Itasca State Park – South Entrance / U.S. Hwy Trading Post for our first Mar 21 Cash Mob. 71 Trailhead Energy & Wellness Expo TIme: 1PM - 5PM Education sessions will be held, including a Just Was also the lucky for Kix performance at 10:30, Aromatherapy winner of the drawing for Mar 14 facial massage, skin care and other young $10 in Chamber Bucks. Seeds to Bees to Table living essentials with Melinda Barrett at 11 a.m., Congratulations, Janel!! A program, Seeds to Bees to Table: How Local Snowshoeing 101 with Matthew Davis at 11:30 Agriculture Has Changed, will be held from 1 a.m. and Introduction to the world of honeybees to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Century with Brett Kent at 12:30 p.m. School Cafetorium. Speakers and exhibits Exhibitors will be showing products, providing will inspire gardeners and those interested information on healthy activities in the area and in the subject of How Local Agriculture Has offering services. Changed. Speakers will be Winona LaDuke on the Ojibwe Agriculture Community, Anne Mor- Saturday, March 21 at Park Rapids Century gan on seeds, Les Hiltz on bees, Sally Shearer School, 10AM - 2PM. Admission is free. on Extension and Ed Poitras on WWII Victory
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