- Detroit Lakes, MN
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- Detroit Lakes, MN
Detroit Lakes December 2015 2015 December Volume 22 No.22 12 No. 12 Volume CHAMBER NEWS Official Newsletter of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce Shopping Local Making sure our friends, family and employees shop local takes all of us to do our part. Reminders to support the businesses of the lakes area makes a big difference! One program that ensures that dollars stay local is DL Chamber Bucks! Nearly $50,000 in Chamber bucks are given each year. We know these are easy gifts because they are sure to “fit” everyone. BUT they also have to be easy to spend! Please make sure your employees know that, as a member of the DL Chamber, your business takes DL Chamber Bucks! Remember: All members of the DL Chamber accept DL CHAMBER BUCKS! These are actual checks. Put them in your cash register and deposit like all other checks. Give cash change for purchases under amount of the Chamber Buck. THANK YOU! Wells Fargo Bank, First Security Bank and Bremer Bank for sponsoring the program!! Come to the Lakes!! Shopping, Sleigh Rides, Art, Music, Food, Family Activities and Santa… The Light Up the Lakes Marketing Campaign of the Promotion and Events Committee works hard to plan events and to cooperatively promote the Lakes Area as a great place to spend time during the holiday season. We see the fun activities, but what we don’t always get to see is that thousands of dollars are spent in surrounding markets to advertise all that we have to offer. TV commercials, Newspaper Ads, Articles, Radio Spots, Interviews, Posters and Online marketing are all used to promote our great area. Thank you to the volunteers, sponsors and marketing partners for all your efforts to “Light Up the Lakes”! Thanks to this year’s committee: Stacy Gravelle—Leighton Broadcasting, Dawn Olson—Washington Square Mall, Jill Mack—Arvig, Marjorie Berg—West Kjos Funeral Home, Aimee Issendorf— Leighton Broadcasting, Becky Mitchell—BC Museum, Rachel Hofstrand—DLCCC/Holmes Theatre, Lori Bachman—American Cancer Society, Mary Beth Gilsdorf-Norby’s Dept. Store, Kristie Welle– Detroit Lakes Newspapers. Be sure to “like” Light Up the Lakes on Facebook for chances to win great prizes! WWW.VISITDETROITLAKES.COM » 218.847.9202 218.847.9202 ~ [email protected] The Mission of the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce is to advance a vibrant business and tourism economy through service, advocacy, networking and innovation. We’re Working for You: October 2015 YTD Walk-Ins 223 2,941 Phone Calls 363 4,811 Visitor Guides Mailed 204 4,673 Website Visits 14,218 221,230 Online newsletter at: http:// www.visitdetroitlakes.com/ December 2015 Planes, Trains and more Isn’t if funny how some weeks seem to have a “theme”? This week the Chamber office is talking TRAVEL. From Heartland Biking trail planning meetings and talks of snowmobile and ski trails soon to open to a visit from MN DOT Aeronautics division. We were even included in a visit from Amtrak officials informing the City on the repairs and improvements they are doing to the DL depot station. (The station is owned by Burlington Northern with Amtrak leasing the eastern side.) Makes me realize how lucky we are to be in such a great location for travel. Our area has major highways, railroads, bus lines and a regional airport. For a smaller population, we are still able to find rental cars, taxi, local bus service and lots of outdoor activities that keep us mobile! But we still hear from employers that transportation can be a hurdle their employees have to overcome. It may even keep a potential new employee from taking or keeping a job. We heard this from employers who attended the Workforce Summit held on Nov. 13th. So there is still improving that needs to be done. ~Safe travels this Holiday Season! Carrie Johnston, Your Chamber President (Did you know DL is one of just 6 Amtrak stops in MN? Pictured: officials from Amtrak presenting the City of DL with new signs and a thank you. Want to know more? See the DL Chamber Office, Amtrak.com or Travel Travel of Detroit Lakes for more information on traveling on Amtrak. Nearly half of visits to VisitDetroitLakes.com are via mobile devices. The Chamber (USPS 699-170) is published monthly by the Detroit Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, 700 Summit Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Periodicals postage paid at Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-9998. POSTMASTER: Please send address changes to The Chamber, PO Box 348, Detroit Lakes, MN 565020348. Annual subscriptions $15.00 FULL SERVICE CONTRACTOR Cabinetry Countertops Siding Flooring Painting & Drywall Windows 218•847•1800 V i s i t O u r R e ta i l S h ow ro o m 25130 Cty Hwy 6 • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 NE Corner of State Hwy 59 and Cty Hwy 6 December 2015 December 2015 800.542.3992 ~ [email protected] Welcome New Members Central MN Motors Mark Lunde, Owner 601 Hwy. 10 East Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-251-6501 www.centralmnmotors.com Anytime Fitness Alicia Lokken, Owner/Manager Mason Pender, Owner 1647 Hwy. 10 West Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-844-5656 www.anytimefitness.com Independent used auto dealer specializing in great cars & trucks, Open 24/7. Convenient, affordable financing & services for all customers. & fun! Offering classes, personal training, tanning & access to pool, hot tub & sauna. Safe & clean atmosphere. Home to a fantastic Bryan & Jennifer Klabunde Farms Bryan & Jennifer Klabunde, Owners community of members. 2843—140th Avenue Waubun, MN 56589 218-473-2478 Family farm. Ag Issues Forum You are invited to join local leaders, agriculture businesses and ag business service providers in the annual Ag Issues Forum. A variety of speakers will be featured. If your business works with local producers or supports local farming this is a great place to learn and network! Wednesday, Dec 16th 8:30am Coffee & networking 9:00am Speakers 12Noon Lunch Lake Park Legion (note new location!) Cost is just $5/person payable at the door. Please RSVP to 847-9202. Work Smarter. Grow Faster. Make More Money. Member Renewals! Thanks to the following members who have renewed their membership from Oct. 24—Nov. 23, 2015. Chamber memberships renew throughout the year. For a complete list see http:// business.visitdetroitlakes.com/list/ Beachcombers Beach Cleaning, Lawn Care & Snow Removal Becker County COLA Bleachers Bar & Grill Counselor Realty Detroit Lakes Kiwanis Edward Jones—Matt Ask Edward Jones—Priscilla Bowman Edward Jones—Aaron Tait Edward Jones—G. Andrew Van Dam Esser Plumbing & Heating Lakes Processing Line-X of Detroit Lakes MCARPT Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Prof. Swanson’s Repair Inc. Townsquare Live Events Minn. 900 Highway 34 East Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 846.3700 Have Employees? Get Solutions! www.minnesota.edu Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator 218.847.9202 ~ [email protected] December 2015 Welcome Central MN Motors! Pictured above, Chamber Ambassadors (Caroll Clark, Ron Mueller, Ed Trost and Nicole Martinson) attended the Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at Central MN Motors. The businesses is located at 601 Hwy. 10 East. The business is an independent used auto dealer, specializing in great cars and trucks, financing, and services for all customers. Member News and Congratulations! The Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit received Best Western’s highest honor, the M.K. Guertin Award, at the 2015 Convention. Hotels that receive this prestigious award best represent the vision of Best Western’s founder and demonstrate exceptional levels of quality and satisfaction, meet other brand standards and membership requirements. This is the third consecutive year the property has received this award! They also received the Small Property of the Year Award for 2015 from MN Lodging Association. Country Kitchen in Detroit Lakes recently got the Gold Sales Award for being up 20% or more in sales for the year. General Manager, David Streiff, also received the General Manager of the Year Award! Patty LaBarre, ERA Northland Realty, received the Distinguished Service Award for her many years of dedicated service to the Lakes Country Association of Realtors and to the community! Denise Eggebraaten, Tschider Financial Planning, has achieved her series 6 and 63 license. This entitles her to register as a limited representative and sell mutual funds, variable annuities and insurance premiums. Marco Inc. was named as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Women. They were also named one of the Best Small and Medium Workplaces in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. Pastries from La Barista were sent to Washington D.C. per a request received from Senator Amy Klobuchar’s Office! WE DOUBLED OUR BANDWIDTH DO BUSINESS Jon & Sons Disposal Service Residential • Commercial > INTERNET / FIBER / GIG • Completely Erected With Warranty • Engineered, Designed, Post Frame Buildings arvigbusiness.com 218-849-1225 Toll Free 800.255.9981 www.foltzbuildings.com December 2015 2015 December 800.542.3992 ~ [email protected] Merry & Bright at the Holiday Inn! On November 12th, members of the DL Chamber and the community enjoyed a fun Business After Hours at the Holiday Inn! With 28 booths, great food and lots of door prizes it was a perfect setting to network, meet new people and be Merry! Thank you to this year’s sponsors: Holiday Inn, Arvig, Amerigas, DL Public Utilities, Leighton Broadcasting, Mid-MN Federal Credit Union, MMCDC and Sanford Health! Pictured: Top left—C Character Course Challenge shared how their business can help with corporate team building activities. Top right— guests took a “spin” at playing the tops game at the DL Chamber booth. Congrats to Brian Tinjum of Tinjum Appraisal for your top score! Left—The appetizers provided by the Holiday Inn and the event sponsors were great conversation starters. Thanks to all that could attend! We look forward to next years November Business After Hours! Detroit Lakes Trusted Payroll Solution Carrier & Anderson A financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Accuracy,Flexibility,Integrity Plan to live on your terms. Financial Advisors Matthew J. Carrier, CFP®, ChFC®, CRCP® Richard L. Anderson, MBA, ChFC® 611 Summit Avenue, Suite 2 Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2906 218.847.2676 Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC Kiwanis Club of DL meets every Tuesday 12–1pm at Speak Easy Restaurant. JOIN US ANYTIME! •Payroll Solutions Aaron Dallmann 218-844-7560 •Human Resources 105 Graystone Plaza •Regulatory Compliance Detroit Lakes,MN •And More 218.847.9202 ~ [email protected] What Is the Chamber… What Is the Chamber… Your Chamber is a 501(c)6 nonprofit, voluntary member Your Chamber is a 501(c)6 organization of business and nonprofit, voluntary member professional people working organization of business and together in a people community professional working development program to make together in a community the Detroit Lakes Area to a better development program make place to work and earn a living. the Detroit Lakes Area a better placemembership to work andofearn The youra living. Chamber includes people from The membership every segment of of theyour Chamber includes from community, peoplepeople who care every segment of Lakes the Area, about the Detroit community, people whotocare people who are willing invest about the Detroit Lakes Area, their money, time, and effort to people who willing to invest improve the are business, their money, time, industrial, and civicand welleffort beingto improve the business, of the Detroit Lakes Area. industrial, and civic well being your mailbox for the DL ofWatch the Detroit Lakes Area. Chamber’s Annual member survey your member profile Watchand your mailbox for the DL update. Chamber’s Annual member survey and yourtools member profile We use these to better update. your Chamber Organization and to update our records on the We usedirectory these tools better website andtothe printyourmember Chamber Organization and ed resource directory! to update our records on the website directory and the printed member resource directory! Tourism Update Climatologist Seeley came seen how how this have seen this Climatologist Mark Mark Seeley came to to the the have Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn on November extreme weather Detroit Lakes Holiday Inn on November extreme weather 2 at Climate Climate Min- event looked like like a a event looked 2 as as featured featured presenter presenter at nesota. Seeley is also a professor at the huge woodchipper Minnesota. Seeley is also a professor at huge woodchipper U of M. He has been analyzing climate moved through part moved through part the Ufor of M. hasand been analyzing with of data 40 He years collaborated the town. of the town. climate data for 40 years and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Extreme weather events of climate Extreme weather events climate collaborated with Oceanic Administration on the the National data he presentchange—like tornados, highoftemps and change—like tornados, high temps and and Atmospheric Administration on the ed. dew points, and mega-rain downpours dewhaving points,an and mega-rain data he presented. Seeley showed data confirming the are effect on MN.downpours DNR reare having an effect on MN. DNRsaid Seeley showed data confirming the minimum winter temps are rising at a search scientist Peter Jacobson research lake scientist Peter minimum winter temps are risingHe at said a steep change in NW Minnesota. warming waters areJacobson resulting said in a warming lake waters are in and a steep change in NW Minnesota. He said 16,000 daily climate records in MN have decline of tullibees, whichresulting northerns decline of tullibees, which northerns 16,000 daily in climate records in MN have walleye been broken the last ten years and feed on. Jacobson noted thatand 140 when looking at data, the decline of tulwalleye feed on. Jacobson noted that beenall-time broken state in therecords last tenhave yearsbeen and set. example, was 97have degrees libee the state’s climate whenbegan lookingwhen at data, the decline of 140 For all-time stateitrecords beenin Sabin October it11, w015. began change in the 70s climate and eartullibeetobegan when thelate state’s set. Foronexample, was 97 degrees in High on dew points 11, are w015. another significant ly 80s. to Hechange believes deep70s lakes began in that the late andwill Sabin October change in our weather. The firstsignificant dew have less of impact that on tullibee. early 80s. Hean believes deep lakes High dew points are another point asinhigh 80 wasThe firstfirst observed The Detroit area depends on have lessLakes of an impact on tullibee. change ouras weather. dew in will the early 80s. High dew points, comlakes and streams for many tourism The Detroit Lakes area depends onacpoint as high as 80 was first observed in bined with higher summer temps equate tivities. Warming offor lakes andtourism the spread lakes and streams many the early 80s. High dew points, “to walking into a sauna,” stated Seeley. of invasive species ( including Starry activities. Warming of lakes and the combined with higher summer temps Only July 19, 2011 the temperature in Stonewart that produces dense mats of equate “to walking into a sauna,” stated spread of invasive species ( including Moorhead was 95 degrees, and with a algae that boats have extreme difficulty Starry Stonewart thatcause produces dense Seeley. Only 19, heat 2011index the was 132 moving dew point of July 89, the through) are for concern. mats of algae that boats have extreme temperature in Moorhead was 95 degrees! It also means a need to brainstorm on a difficulty moving through) are cause for degrees, with a dew point 89, In 2010,and climatologists were of surprised plan B when changes in winter weather concern. It also means a need to the heat index was 132 degrees! when MN led the nation in tornados. If become the norm. It’s also an opportunibrainstorm onus a plan when“green” changesal-in In of 2010, climatologists surprised any you made a trip to were Wadena after ty for each of to actBupon winter weather become the norm. whenJune MN led nation in tornados. their 17,the 2010 tornado, you would ternatives. also an opportunity for Director each of us to If any of you made a trip to Wadena after It’s Cleone Stewart, Tourism their June 17, 2010 tornado, you would act upon “green” alternatives. The Chamber’s Tourism Committee presented a First Dollar of Profit to Eric Miller (center left) of The Barn at Dunvilla on November 4. The barn south of Detroit Lakes offers space for 250 people or more for weddings, reunions and all types of events. A lodging facility is also under construction. Committee members included (l-r) Carrie Johnston, Emily Meyers, Emma Otto, Scott Mehlhaff, Gary Thompson, Caitlin Norby, Caroll Clark, Sandy Stilke and (not pictured) Cleone Stewart. Sanford Detroit Lakes Clinic Growing with the needs of the community December 2015 happier IT taking technology further marconet.com #mpowering December 2015 December 2015 800.542.3992 ~ [email protected] MN Chamber—Workforce in MN By Doug Loon, President Minnesota Chamber of Commerce – As the Minnesota Chamber’s new president, I have been touring the state to learn firsthand the challenges facing employers. A common theme has emerged: Minnesota has reached the perfect storm in finding qualified workers. Worker demand is growing due to our stronger economy, and fewer people are entering the workforce in an aging population. Minnesota continues to be dogged by one of the widest achievement gaps in the nation that persists among racial groups and across socioeconomic classes. The problem often is aggravated by a lack of affordable housing and/or transportation options. There is no silver bullet in filling job vacancies, and we’ll make little headway unless we are sharing relevant data on a timely basis with all the stakeholders – students, education institutions and workforce training centers. On that note, we’re excited to launch Business Education Networks, a proactive approach with our chamber partners to better synchronize workforce skills with the needs of the changing economy. This private-sector initiative is based on the premise that solving our state’s workforce problems is more about communications and persistence than new legislation. Minnesota’s local chambers of commerce already are doing great things. In Grand Rapids, TeenWorks is a two-week summer program that gives youths a leg up by providing them with a five-year plan for careers and education. In Bemidji, the InternBemidji website is a cooperative project with local colleges and business leaders to help employers find talent for short-term projects and to help students start a career. In Brainerd, the Bridges Career Academies & Workplace Connection, helps high school students understand local career opportunities. Despite these best efforts, workforce shortages continue. Winona is a great example of a community that has excelled in strengthening connections among business, education and community leaders to build the workforce. Home to 100-plus manufacturers, it still struggles to find qualified applicants for a variety of high-demand manufacturing jobs. We chose Winona to launch Business Education Networks because of these existing partnerships. Its most recent project is “Hot Jobs, Cool Companies,” a manufacturing and jobs outlook directory that lists opportunities and required skills. The directory will be used by the Winona State School of Business, Minnesota State College – SE Technical and area high schools. Funded by grants from the Carlson Family Foundation and Bush Foundation, Business Education Networks aims to ensure educators are in sync with economic change. The job skills required to propel today’s economy change almost as regularly as do our seasons. Employers don’t have the time or luxury to wait for a new curriculum to be developed and then to produce graduates two or even four years later. Our goal is to expand the effort in Winona to other local communities which have their own distinct workforce needs. Working with local chambers of commerce, we’ll assess worker supply and demand, and then develop approaches tailored to meet those challenges. We’ll succeed only if we are sharing relevant data on a timely basis with all the stakeholders – students, education institutions and workforce training centers. MN businesses have distinguished themselves with their ability to compete in the global marketplace in large part due to a highly trained workforce. Strengthening local chamber initiatives and building Business Education Networks will ensure continued success. Contact your local legislators Senator Amy Klobuchar (DFL) 202.224.3244 [email protected] Senator Al Franken (DFL) D.C.: (202) 224-5641 St. Paul: (651) 221-1016 St. Peter: (507) 931-5813 Seventh District Collin Peterson (DFL) US House D.C.: 202.225.1593 218.847.5056 Rod Skoe (DFL) Senate District 2 651.296.4196 [email protected] Kent Eken (DFL) Senate 4 651.296.3205 [email protected] Steve Green (R) House 2B 651.296.9918 [email protected] Paul Marquart (DFL) House 4B 651.296.6829 [email protected] For more information go to www.gis.leg.mn Precision Printing of Minnesota, Inc. Full Color Printing Complete your degree online. [email protected] U of M is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Wide Format Posters Banners Invitations Forms Color Copies 218-847-3101 PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID PO Box 348 Detroit Lakes, MN 56502-0348 Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 USPS #699-170 Route Around Your Office Please route to: ________________ _______________ ________________ _______________ ________________ _______________ Chairman of the Board Jill Mack...……………………...… 2017 Past Chairman Breanna Adams ……...…….… 2016 Incoming Chair Dale Westley…………………….. 2017 Treasurer Jim Sinclair……...…………………2016 Directors Dave Baer…………………….…… 2017 Marjorie Berg……………………..2018 Lori Blonigan………………………2018 Cheryl Chivers……….……...….. 2016 Melissa Hiemenz.……….………2016 Jodie Johnson………………..…..2016 Kevin McCullough……………….2017 Kristina Seifert………..….………2018 Jon Smith…………………………..2018 Jerome Tappe…………………….2017 Carrie Johnston… President [email protected] Cleone Stewart…Tourism Director [email protected] Jean Erickson…Office Coordinator [email protected] Sandy Stilke...Membership Services Coordinator [email protected] Phone: 847-9202 FAX: 847-9082 [email protected] www.VisitDetroitLakes.com December 2015 5,12,19 — Free Kids Movies, bring a canned food item, 10am, Cinemagic Thtr. 5,12,19—Family Day at Becker County Museum, 10am-3pm 5,12,19—Free Wagon/Sleigh Rides, 12-3pm, Washington Square Mall 5,6,12,13,19,20—Photos & Wishes with Santa, 12-4pm, Washington Sq. Mall 5,6,12,13,19,20—Holiday Open House, 11am-5pm, Forest Edge Glry, Vergas 2 Chamber Ambassadors, 9:30am, DL Chamber 4 Humane Society Tuxes & Tails, 6pm, Holiday Inn 4 Crystal Gayle Holiday Show, 8pm, Shooting Star Casino 5 Christmas at The Barn at Dunvilla, 9am-3pm; 7pm concert (& 2pm on 6th) 5 Taste of the Holidays, 10am-2pm, Central Market 5 Christmas at Emmanuel, 10am-3pm, Ecumen Detroit Lakes 5 Tinsel Treats & Treasures Arts, Crafts, Gift Fair, 10am-3pm, The Refuge 5 Holiday Open House, 11am-4pm, SuLaine’s Antiques 5 Holiday Show, 12-3pm, Lakes Liquor 5 Niijii Radio Holiday Mix Down, 2-5pm, Washington Square Mall 5 Holy Rocka Rollaz, 7:30pm, Holmes Theatre 7 Chamber Presents Customer Appreciation Night, 5-9pm, Norby’s 8 Promotions & Events Committee, 8:30am, Chamber 9 Brown Bag Lunch: Jeff Staley, Detroit Mtn, noon, Becker Co. Museum 10 Santa Day, 2-5pm, DL Newspapers 10 ACT on Alzheimer “10 Steps”, 4pm, Ecumen Detroit Lakes 11 “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914”, 7:30pm, Holmes Theatre 11 Little River Band, 8pm, Shooting Star Casino 12 Eagles Auxiliary Bake Sale, 9am-1pm, Eagles Club 12 Kids Craft Day, 12-2pm, Washington Square Mall 12 Annual Ojibwe Forest Rally Chili Cook-Off, 5pm, VFW 13 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, 3:30pm, Holmes St. RR Crossing 13 Lakes Area Comm. Band Christmas Concert, 4pm, First Lutheran Church 17 Native American Comedy Showcase, 7pm, Shooting Star Casino 17 Rock & Roll Christmas Spectacular, 7:30pm, Holmes Theatre 24 Free Showings of “White Christmas”, 10am, 1 & 4pm, Cinemagic Theatre 26 LIVE at The Lodge, 6pm, BW The Lodge on Lake Detroit 29-31 Kids Week at Becker County Museum, 1-3pm 31 DLCCC Annual New Year’s Eve Bash, 6-9pm, DLCCC Be sure to see our full calendar of events at: http://business.visitdetroitlakes.com/events