Ambassador Committee:
Serves as the public-relations arm of the Chamber, they welcome new members or owners, recognize business expansions, renovations, ribbon cuttings, and coordinate groundbreaking ceremonies. They also host the monthly Business After Hours and Member 101.
Chair: Laura Beilke, It Figures
Board Liaison: LoAnn Reponen, Culligan Water Conditioning
Staff Liaison: Kerry Holubar, Membership Director
(Meets on the second Wednesday at 8 a.m.)
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Ambassador North Committee:
Serves as the public-relations arm of the Chamber, they welcome new members or owners, recognize business expansions, renovations, ribbon cuttings, and coordinate groundbreaking ceremonies. They serve Chamber members north of Nisswa and Merrifield. They enhance member involvement regarding Chamber functions and programs, and host CHOW luncheons, What's Happening?, and the annual Chamber Auction.
Chair: Laurie Hoenig , Laurie Hoenig Massage
Board Liaison: Ken Priebe, LarsonAllen
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
(Meets on the second Tuesday at 8 a.m.)
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Bean Hole Days Committee:
Coordinates all of the details for the Bean Hole Days celebration including crowning the Bean Hole King, preparing, burying and serving the beans, and the annual Arts & Crafts Fair with over 100 vendors.
Co-Chairs: Bernice Rohde, Lakes State Bank and Jeff Walden, Arctic Vending
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator

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Brainerd/Baxter Business Council:
This council improves communication between the business community, government and education. The council's role is to monitor and review issues impacting the business community and identify the Chamber's role regarding that issue.
Chair: Darren Larson, Northern National Bank
Board Liaison: Chris Robinson, Askegaard & Robinson, P.A.
Staff Liaison: Lisa Paxton, CEO
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Commerce & Industry Marketplace:
The area's largest consumer trade show held in the Spring at the Brainerd Area Civic Center and Gold Medal Arena. The event features about 150 booths, attracts about 10,000 consumers, and is an important fundraiser for the Chamber.
Chair: Laura Richard , Burger King
Board Liaison: Ray Richard, Burger King
Staff Liaison: Mary Gottsch, Project Director
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Crosslake Advisory Committee:
This committee establishes the overall goals and direction for the Chamber in the Crosslake area and supports other Chamber committees. Volunteer recruitment and enhancing communication to members are integral to their program of work. 
Chair: Lonny Thomas, Thomas and Associates, P.A.
Board Liaison: Ken Priebe , LarsonAllen
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
(Meets for lunch on the last Thursday)
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Crosslake Retail Committee:
The Crosslake community is bound by a traditional up north atmosphere. This committee draws on that unique asset to create and support programs which foster retail sales for the entire Crosslake area. 
Chair: Diane Dorr-Ruzin, Haven Books Plus
Staff Liaison: Michele Holmes, Crosslake Area Coordinator
(Meets on the first Tuesday at 8 a.m.)
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Crosslake St.Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration Committee:
Coordinates event details and recruits volunteers to support the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration.
Co-Chairs: Debby Floerchinger, Crosslake Communications and Candy Hart, Edina Realty
Staff Liaison: Michele Holmes, Crosslake Area Coordinator
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Crosslake Days Committee:
Coordinates event details and recruits volunteers to support Crosslake Day Celebration in early August.
Chair: Doreen Gallaway, Build- All Lumber
Staff Liaison: Michele Holmes, Crosslake Area Coordinator
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Golf Tournament Committee:
The Brainerd Lakes Chamber annual golf tournament is the networking event of the year -- while also raising funds for the Chamber's overall operations. 
Chair: Todd Bymark, Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge
Board Liaisons: Ray Richard, Burger King
Staff Liaison: Miranda Anderson, Communication & Events Director
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Lakes Area Young Professionals:
Establishes and hosts the educational and networking programs for this young professionals group of the Chamber.
Chair: Jennifer Nangle, Bursch Travel and American Express
Board Liaison: Karen Kirt, Suite Spaces
Staff Liaison: Kerry Holubar, Membership Director
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Member Outreach Committee:
Hosts events for members including CHOW Time, What's Happening?, Progressive Power Lunch, Speed Networking, and Latte 'n Learn.
Chair: Jim Tousignant, Edward Jones
Board Liaison: Janelle Riley, Syvantis Technologies, LLC
Staff Liaison: Miranda Anderson, Communication & Events Director
(Meets on the first Thursday at 8 a.m.)
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Pequot Lakes Retail Committee:
Developing ways to bring shoppers into member stores and restaurants by partnering with special events committees.
Chairs: Lynette Wood, Nettie's Nook
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
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Stars & Stripes Days Committee:
The Stars & Stripes Days committee coordinates the annual parade and community festivities on July 3 and 4.
Co-Chairs: Diondra Putnam and Missy Fleischhacker, Echo Publishing
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
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Regional Business Council:
This council improves communication between the business community and Cass and Crow Wing County. The council's role is to monitor and review issues impacting the business community and identify the Chamber's role regarding that issue. The council has very active in advocating for regional transportation planning.
Regional Planning Initative
Chair: Brent Gunsbury, Bercher Design & Construction
Board Liaison: Rod Osterloh, Close~Converse Commercial & Preferred Properties
Staff Liaison: Lisa Paxton, CEO
(Meets on the 1st Wednesday at 7:30 a.m.)
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Taste of Pequot Lakes:
Coordinates this annual fall event featuring restaurants from the area and arts and craft exhibitors.
Chairs: Bernice Rohde, Lakes State Bank
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
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Tourism Advisory Committee:
Comprised of representatives from all types of Chamber member tourism businesses, this advisory group reviews and identifies strategies for destination marketing of the Lakes Area.
Board Liaison: Jim Benson, The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
Staff Liaison: Gretchen Ennis, Tourism Director
(Meets about four times a year)
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Welcome Center Advisory Committee:
Helps develop the services provided at the Center, including policies for use and business promotion.
Board Liaison: Ray Richard, Burger King
Staff Liaison: Gretchen Ennis, Tourism Director
(Meets as needed)
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Workforce Committee:
Serves as a communication link between organizations involved with workforce development and training. They facilitate an area-wide job fair and work with area schools to incorporate career awareness and training into their curriculum. The Manufacturing Alliance Taskforce is part of the Workforce Committee.
Chair: Cindy Brey, Minnesota DEED
Board Liaison: Pam O'Rourke, BISYS
Staff Liaison: Mary Gottsch, Project Director
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