Community members and local businesses are invited to participate in an upcoming community AED/safety cabinet training designed to increase awareness and confidence in using Automated External Defibrillators (AEDS) during a cardiac emergency along with Naloxone and Stop-the-Bleeds kits during other health emergencies. This training is provided at no cost. Last summer, a volunteer group successfully brought […]
The Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce encourages area residents, business leaders, and community members to attend an upcoming Listen and Learn event on Tuesday, September 29 at 12 pm focused on the Alexandria Public Schools operating levy referendum. During the event, Superintendent Rick Sansted and Director of Finance & Facilities Justin Dahlheimer will provide […]
Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for networking, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. This Wake Up Alexandria event will be hosted by Ida Graves Distillery, located at 5422 Lake Ida Way NW. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to […]
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 13 at 5 pm at Holiday Inn Express & Suites, located at 2673 S Broadway St. in Alexandria. An open house will take place from 4-6 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Holiday Inn Express & Suites is Alexandria's newest hotel. It features 92 guestrooms […]
As businesses continue to face workforce recruitment and retention challenges, opportunities are available through Minnesota’s Dual-Training Pipeline program. Learn more at an upcoming one-hour, informative, virtual Listen & Learn event on Thursday, October 15 from 10-11 am. Dan Solomon and Sarah Hill from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry’s Dual-Training Pipeline program will share […]
Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for networking, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. This Wake Up Alexandria event will be hosted by Hampton by Hilton. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day, We Got Your […]
Join us on Tuesday, October 20th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm for Chamber 101! Chamber 101 is a virtual program that showcases the many ways the Chamber can support you and your business and showcases how to put your membership benefits to use. It highlights ways that members can maximize their membership through networking, […]
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 1 pm to celebrate the new location for Douglas County HRA located at 700 Northside Dr. NE. Everyone is welcome to attend. Douglas County HRA owns 28 public housing located in various communities throughout Douglas County. The agency also owns 5 apartment buildings […]
The Business & Industrial Appreciation Day (BIAD) event has honored a Douglas County company each year since 1984, and is recognized as one of the largest and longest standing annual events of its type in greater Minnesota. Annually, one company from the region is selected as the BIAD recipient based upon the following factors: Impact […]
Designed specifically for the business community, Geometry of a Leader addresses one of today’s greatest challenges: leading effectively in difficult times. The workshop provides a focused retreat experience where participants will explore practical ways to lead with greater presence, humility, and courage – three foundational characteristics of impactful leadership. During the program, attendees will learn […]
