Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

10/30/2026

🗳️ VOTE WITH CONFIDENCE!

Election Day is just around the corner! On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, voters across our communities will head to the polls to make their voices heard.

At the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce, we believe informed voters help build strong businesses, thriving communities, and a brighter future for our region.

Whether you're researching candidates, looking for your polling place, or preparing to cast your ballot, we want to help you find the information you need to VOTE WITH CONFIDENCE!

🔎 Explore our 2026 Forest Lake Area Voter Guide:
https://www.forestlakechamber.org/fla-voting-guide-2026/

Our nonpartisan guide includes candidate information, candidate forums, and trusted voting resources to help you make informed decisions.

Additional Voting Resources:

📍 County Election Information:
- Washington County: https://www.washingtoncountymn.gov/Elections
- Anoka County: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/220/Elections-Voter-Registration
- Chisago County: https://www.chisagocountymn.gov/139/Voting-Election-Information

Minnesota Voting Resources:
- Find Your Polling Place: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/
- Check Your Voter Registration: https://mnvotes.sos.mn.gov/voterstatuscheck/index
- Minnesota Secretary of State: https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/
- Nonpartisan Candidate Information: https://www.vote411.org/

✅ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
🕖 Polls Open: 7:00 AM–8:00 PM

Your voice matters. Your vote matters. Take time to get informed, make a plan, and participate in shaping the future of our communities!

Be informed. Be engaged. VOTE WITH CONFIDENCE!

10/29/2026

🔎 ONE WEEK UNTIL THE FINAL CLUE! 🗝️

The countdown is officially on! In just ONE WEEK, we'll gather for the 2026 Forest Lake Area Chamber Annual Awards Gala: The Final Clue!

This year's Gala is about more than awards. It's about celebrating the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make the Forest Lake area such an incredible place to live, work, and do business!

While we're excited to recognize this year's outstanding award nominees, we're also celebrating EVERY local business and Chamber member who contributes to the strength, growth, and success of our community. Whether you're a small business owner, a longtime community partner, or a new member of our Chamber family, this night is a celebration of YOU!

As we prepare for an unforgettable evening, we also want to extend a HUGE thank you to the incredible sponsors who are making it all possible!

✨ A Special Thank You to Our Event Sponsors:

🥂 Welcome Reception Sponsor: Wealth Management Midwest

🍸 Drink Sponsor: Olsons Excavating & Sewer Services

🎭 Entertainment Sponsors: Bikeman Transport, Royal Credit Union, & North Starz Underground

📸 Photo Opportunity Sponsor: Carney Insurance

🍰 Dessert Auction Sponsor: Pink Slip Solutions

⭐ Additional Sponsor: Xcel Energy

Your generosity and commitment to our Chamber and local business community help make evenings like this possible. We're incredibly grateful for your partnership and support!

With a SOLD-OUT crowd, exciting live and silent auctions, an interactive mystery, and a celebration of the people and businesses making a difference, November 5th is shaping up to be a night to remember!

To our nominees, congratulations! To our sponsors, thank you! And to ALL our local businesses and Chamber members, we're proud to celebrate YOU!

The final clue is just ONE WEEK away! 🔍

10/29/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Chamber, Custom Hose Tech Inc.!

Please join us in welcoming Custom Hose Tech Inc. to the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce! We're excited to celebrate their newest location opening in Columbus, MN, on Monday, November 2nd!

Family-owned and operated since 1998, Custom Hose Tech specializes in hydraulic hose repair, custom hose assemblies, fittings, and mobile on-site services. Whether it's an emergency repair, a hard-to-find fitting, or preventative maintenance, their team is dedicated to keeping equipment running and businesses moving!

Their expansion into Columbus brings valuable services and expertise closer to businesses throughout our region, and we're thrilled to have them become part of our growing Chamber community.

Help us give Custom Hose Tech a warm welcome, and be sure to check out their new location when they open on November 2nd!

10/26/2026

🌿 Calling All Holistic Health Practitioners! 🌿

Join us TOMORROW for The Healing Exchange!✨

Connect with fellow holistic health and wellness professionals, share ideas, build meaningful relationships, and discover new opportunities to support one another and our community! FREE to attend!

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey, we'd love to have you at the table!

📅 Tuesday, October 27th
⏰ 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Office

https://members.forestlakechamber.org/events/Details/the-healing-exchange-1703650?sourceTypeId=Website

Come ready to connect, collaborate, and grow together! 💚

10/26/2026

📸Every great mystery deserves a picture-perfect moment!

A HUGE thank you to Carney Insurance Services, our official Photo Opportunity Sponsor for The Final Clue Reveal, our 2026 Annual Awards Gala! 🗝️✨

From suspicious smiles to unforgettable memories, Carney Insurance is helping us capture all the fun, mystery, and excitement of the evening!

Whether you're posing with a suspect, gathering your fellow detectives, or celebrating with your team, be sure to stop by our photo opportunity and snap a few pictures!

We're so grateful for Carney Insurance's continued support of the Chamber and our local business community!

10/23/2026

Farmers Market DONE for the season

🌽 Farmers Market Season Update! 🍂

Due to the recent freeze and the growing season coming to a halt, the Forest Lake Farmers Market will be cancelled for the next two weekends, officially wrapping up our first season!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our market this year, along with our amazing vendors who made our first season possible! ❤️ We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing everyone again next season!

📣 Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so everyone knows the Farmers Market is closed for the season.

Thank you, Forest Lake, for a great first year! See you next season! 🧺🍎

10/23/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Chamber, Minnesota Vitality & Anti-Aging Center! 🎉

We're excited to welcome Minnesota Vitality & Anti-Aging Center to the Forest Lake Area Chamber of Commerce!

Located right here in Forest Lake, Minnesota Vitality & Anti-Aging Center takes a personalized approach to health and wellness, focusing on finding the root causes of health concerns rather than simply treating symptoms. 🌿

From family-focused primary care and hormone health to weight management and aesthetic services, their team is dedicated to helping individuals and families feel their best and live fuller, healthier lives!

Please join us in welcoming Minnesota Vitality & Anti-Aging Center to our Chamber community!

10/22/2026

🔎 SIX SUSPECTS. ONE MYSTERY. A WHOLE LOT OF SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR.

Well, well, well... look who's on the suspect list! 👀

The Forest Lake Area Chamber's Annual Awards Gala is about to get a little criminal... and we've recruited some familiar faces to help stir up the mystery!

🎭 MEET YOUR SUSPECTS:

Tara Steenblock from Tara’s Place as Miss Scarlet
Tom McCarthy from as Colonel Mustard
Leif Erickson from Thrivent as Professor Plum
Samantha Jean from AFLAC as Mrs. White
Jeremy Tetrault from Hallberg Marine as Mr. Green
Corina Duran from Artistry Aesthetics as Mrs. Peacock

And keeping this suspicious bunch in line (or at least trying to)... Marc Sieber as our Detective/MC!

They've got fancy outfits, questionable alibis, and maybe a skeleton or two in their closets. 💀

On November 5th, you'll have the chance to mingle with these characters, interrogate them (politely, of course 😉), and piece together the clues before the final reveal!

But here's the real question... which one of these familiar faces looks the MOST guilty? 👀👇

Drop your prime suspect in the comments! Just remember... trust no one.

🗝️ The Final Clue | November 5, 2026

10/22/2026

☕ That's a wrap on Wyoming Coffee & Connections for 2026!

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us this morning and throughout the year! We couldn't ask for a better business community to connect, learn, and grow with!

🌟 Member Spotlight: Paul Mladnick with Bridges and Pathways Counseling Services shared some eye-opening insights on addiction, gambling, and mental health. One big takeaway? Addiction doesn't just affect the individual. Families and loved ones need support, too! Paul also reminded us that the principles of the 12 Steps can apply to so much more than addiction.

🤝 Networking Education: Maija walked us through seven essential networking skills, including communication, confidence, active listening, and following up! A great reminder that strong connections don't happen by accident. They're built through genuine conversations and relationships!

💙 THANK YOU for another wonderful year of coffee, conversations, and community! Your participation is what makes these mornings so special.

We're already looking ahead to January! 👀 Interested in being a Member Spotlight presenter, or have someone you'd love to hear from? Let us know!

Until then, keep connecting, supporting local, and cheering each other on!