Brainerd/Baxter
Ambassador Committee (South)
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.
Staff Liaison: Holly Holm, Visitor Services Coordinator
hholm@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets the second Wednesday at 8 a.m.
Brainerd/Baxter Business Council
This council improves communication between the business community, government and education by monitoring and reviewing issues impacting the business community and identify the Chamber's role regarding that issue.
Staff Liaison: Lisa Paxton, CEO
lpaxton@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets the fourth Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. Chamber meeting room
Brainerd Main Street Advisory Committee
Responsible for the direction and oversight of the Brainerd Main Street program and lends sustainability to the viability of the Central Business District (CBD as defined by the 2002 Master Plan).
Staff Liaison: Emily Northey, Brainerd Main Street Coordinator
enorthey@explobrainerdlakes.com
Meets the first Thursday at 8 a.m. Chamber meeting room
Brainerd Main Street website
Brainerd Main Street Design
Work to create an attractive, coordinated, and quality image of the Central Business District; incorporating streetscapes that capitalize on its unique assets and heritage. This will in turn influence the overall architectural design of the Main Street project area.
Staff Liaison: Emily Northey, Brainerd Main Street Coordinator
enorthey@explobrainerdlakes.com
Meets the third Tuesdays at 9 a.m. Chamber meeting room
Brainerd Main Street website
Brainerd Main Street Business Improvement
Working to create and implement a shared vision and strategy to optimize the Central Business District's contributions to the local economy.
Staff Liaison: Emily Northey, Brainerd Main Street Coordinator
enorthey@explobrainerdlakes.com
Meets the third Wednesday every other month at 2 p.m. Chamber meeting room
Brainerd Main Street website
Brainerd Main Street Marketing
This sub-committee will focus on promoting the Brainerd Central Business District as a unique experience that is also a thriving destination with diverse year-round activity. They will also work to create programming that welcomes a variety of culture and reinforces the image of the CBD as the heart of the area. The Open for Business Taskforce and the Downtown Events committees go through them for approval of budgets, projects, etc.
Staff Liaison: Emily Northey, Brainerd Main Street Coordinator
enorthey@explobrainerdlakes.com
Meets the fourth Tuesday at 8 a.m. Sawmill Inn backroom
Brainerd Main Street website
Brainerd Main Street Business Connects
Delivers monthly education and networking opportunities for businesses in the CBD to enhance business.
Plans and implements events in the Main Street area to improve business such as the Women's Walk-About, Crazee Daze, and Downtown Holli-Days.
Staff Liaison: Emily Northey, Brainerd Main Street Coordinator
enorthey@explobrainerdlakes.com
Meets the third Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Sawmill Inn
Brainerd Main Street website
Crosslake
Ambassador Committee (North)
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, Business After Hours, and the annual Chamber Auction.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets the second Tuesday at 8 a.m.
Chamber Auction Committee
Coordinated event details and recruits sponsors and volunteers.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Chamber Auction Event Page
Crosslake Advisory Board
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.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets for lunch on the last Thursday
Crosslake Days Committee
Coordinates event details and recruits sponsors and volunteers to support Crosslake Days Celebration in early August.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Crosslake Days Event Page
Explore Crosslake 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.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets the first Tuesday at 8 a.m at Pine Peaks Lodge.
St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee
Coordinates event details and recruits sponsors and volunteers to support the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration in Crosslake.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration Event Page
Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point
Ambassador Committee (North)
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, Business After Hours, and the annual Chamber Auction.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets the second Tuesday at 8 a.m.
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.
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
sgalligan@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Bean Hole Days Event Page
Pequot-Breezy Advisory Committee
This committee establishes the overall goals and direction for the Chamber in the Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point area and supports other Chamber committees. Volunteer recruitment and enhancing communication to members are integral to their program of work.
Staff Liaison: Ruth Ann Hanson, Area Director
rhanson@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets the second Thursday at 8 a.m.
Pequot Lakes Business Connect Committee
Develops ways to bring shoppers into member stores and restaurants by partnering with special events committees.
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
sgalligan@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Meets first Wednesday at 8 a.m. at Lonesome Cottage Furniture
Stars & Stripes Days 4th of July Committee
The Stars & Stripes Days committee coordinates the annual parade and community festivities on July 3 and 4 in Breezy Point and Pequot Lakes.
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
sgalligan@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Stars & Stripes Days Event Page
Taste of Pequot Lakes Committee
Coordinates this annual fall event featuring restaurants from the area and arts and craft exhibitors.
Staff Liaison: Sue Galligan, Pequot Lakes Area Coordinator
sgalligan@explorebrainerdlakes.com
Taste of Pequot Lakes Event Page
