Locations & Staff
The Brainerd Lakes Chamber is a regional business organization with four offices to serve members and the public.
Brainerd Lakes Chamber – Administrative Office
Located under the historic water tower in downtown Brainerd
124 N. Sixth St., Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: (218) 829-2838 or (800) 450-2838
Fax: (218) 829-8199
Year-Round:
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
(Note: limited visitor information is available at this location)
Paula Davis, Financial Coordinator
(218) 822-7127, Brainerd office
pdavis@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Paula coordinates all financial services, including accounts receivable/payable, Chamber Bucks, member mailing lists, and member database updates.
Mary Gottsch, Bridges Workplace Connection Director
(218) 822-7117, Brainerd office
mgottsch@explorebrainerdlakes.com
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Mary directs the Chamber workforce initiatives, including the Bridges Workplace Connection, Bridges Leadership Council, Career Exploration Day, business speakers in the classroom, student job shadows, Job Fair, teachers in the workplace, and student tours of business.
Kathy Moore, Programs, Events & Member Services Director
(218) 822-7119, Brainerd office
kmoore@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Kathy directs the overall Chamber programs and events, including the Brainerd Lakes Marketplace, Business Expo & Holiday Extravaganza, Business Gives, business awards program, Golf Tournament, and Sporting Clays Event. Kathy also oversees member services and helps connect members with volunteer opportunities.
Kerry Holubar, Membership Director
(218) 822-7121, Brainerd office
kholubar@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Kerry assists future and current members with questions about the Chamber programs and services. She also coordinates the quarterly Membership Maximizer Breakfast.
Kathi Nagorski, Communications Director
(218) 822-7128, Brainerd office
knagorski@explorebrainerdlakes.com
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Kathi directs the public relations, tourism marketing, and Chamber communications, including projects such as the Brainerd Lakes Area Guide, social media marketing, member and consumer eNewsletters, and news releases. She is a staff liaison to the GoSocial and Tourism Advisory Committees.
Lisa Paxton, CEO
(218) 822-7111, Brainerd office
lpaxton@explorebrainerdlakes.com
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Lisa oversees all Chamber operations and staff and is the resource staff member on most policy issues. She works closely with the Chamber Board of Directors. Lisa is the staff coordinator of several programs, including Business Day at the Capitol, Candidate Forums, Eggs ‘N’ Issues, Executive Committee, National Small Business Summit, and the Regional Business Council.
Matt Perrine, Project Assistant
(218) 822-7107, Brainerd office
mperrine@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Matt helps member businesses access Chamber programs or benefits, such as the use of the Chamber’s Bulk Mail Permit, obtaining Certificates of Origin, and the scheduling of Business After Hours, C.H.O.W. Time lunches, meeting room in the Brainerd office, and the display window on North Sixth Street in Brainerd. Matt is the staff liaison to ChamberNet, coordinates the Annual Dinner, writes the Connect and Making Waves eNewsletters, and provides marketing, program, and event support.
Brainerd Lakes Chamber – Welcome Center
Located on Highway 371 South of Brainerd and Baxter
7393 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: (218) 829-2838 or (800) 450-2838
Fax: (218) 822-7116
Monday – Friday:
All Year: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Weekends:
June, July and August: Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
September, October, December, January, February: Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
March and November: Closed
Holly Holm, Visitor Services Coordinator
(218) 822-7112, Welcome Center
hholm@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Holly is the primary Welcome Center staff member serving inquiries about members and area information. Holly coordinates the Welcome Center AdverTEES and display advertising programs as well as the lodging member setup and updates. She is the staff liaison for the Chamber Ambassadors – South and its programs of Business After Hours and C.H.O.W. South, She also is the staff liaison to the Lakes Vybe Committee. Holly writes the Business Connections monthly e-mail, updates the Member-to-Member Benefits list, and coordinates the online calendar of events, Brainerd Lakes Specials, job postings, and website updates.
Julie Minor, Visitor Services
(218) 822-7118, Welcome Center
jminor@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Julie assists in managing the Welcome Center Gift Shop purchases and promotions and is a visitor information resource.
Shirley Schoonover, Visitor Services
(218) 829-2838, Welcome Center
Kale Hermanson, Visitor Services
(218) 829-2838, Welcome Center
Alexa Wright, Visitor Services
(218) 829-2838, Welcome Center
Brainerd Lakes Chamber – Crosslake
Located at County Road 3 and Route 66
P.O. Box 315, Crosslake, MN 56442
Phone: (218) 692-4027
Fax: (218) 692-1828
Office Hours*:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. year-round.
Open Wednesday and Saturday Memorial Day to Labor Day.
* Due to coordination of Chamber programs, staff may be out of the office for periods of time.
Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Area Director
cmyogeto@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Cindy directs the Crosslake programs, services, and events, including WinterFest, St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration, and Crosslake Days; works with the Crosslake Advisory Committee, Crosslake staff, and volunteers; is a resource for Crosslake area information; and writes the Crosslake eNewsletter.
Mary Engstrom, Administrative Assistant Crosslake and Pequot Lakes
mengstrom@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Brainerd Lakes Chamber – Pequot Lakes*
Along the Paul Bunyan Trail, downtown Pequot Lakes
P.O. Box 208, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Phone: (218) 568-8911 or (800) 950-0291
Fax: (218) 568-8910
Memorial Day – Labor Day::
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Labor Day – Memorial Day:
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
* The information center lobby with brochures and public restrooms is open extended hours.
Jenna Crawford, Pequot Lakes Area Director
jcrawford@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Jenna directs the Pequot Lakes area programs, services and events, including IceFest, Stars and Stripes/Bean Hole Days, and Taste of Pequot; is the staff liaison for the Chamber Ambassadors – North, and the monthly C.H.O.W. North; works with the Pequot Lakes Advisory Committee, staff and volunteers; is a resource for Pequot Lakes area information; and writes the Pequot Lakes area eNewsletter.
Mary Engstrom, Administrative Assistant Crosslake and Pequot Lakes
mengstrom@explorebrainerdlakes.com