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March Membership Meeting
Tuesday, March 16th at 11:30 am – 1:00 pm @ Stella’s on 97; 7050 Scandia Trail, Forest Lake
“Broadway Corridor and Roundabout Update”
Join us to keep abreast of the upcoming re-construction projects coming to the Forest Lake Community.
Presenters:  SRF Consulting, Washington County and the City of Forest Lake
Cost is $15.00/members and $20.00/non-members
You don’t want to miss this opportunity to hear first hand on how the development project is progressing.  You will also learn what is in the works to help lesson the impact to our business community.
Sign up TODAY by downloading a registration form

Lakes Area Expo
Saturday, April 10, 2010
9:30 am – 4:00 pm
FLAAA Sports Center, 5530 – 206th Street North, Forest Lake, MN

Businesses:  showcase your business to over 1200  people.  Columbus, Lent, Linwood, Forest Lake, Scandia, Stacy, and Wyoming:  Join Your Friends and Community Businesses.  This is THE event of the year.
If you want your business to stand out from the crowd -be a Lakes Area Expo Sponsor and receive special exposure.  There are 2 levels available:
$750 Corporate Sponsorship (only one available)
Receive a FREE booth, advertising on all promotional materials prior to and the day of the event, special signage in entry way of facility, be the event meet and greeter, give out goodie bags with your name on them, etc.
$500 Event/Stage Sponsorship
Receive advertising on all promotional materials prior to and the day of the event, introduce the event speakers; special signage above the stage area

Thank you to Scandia Heating and Air Conditioning for being the Inaugural “Art Show” sponsor.

This years show is going to be the best one yet!:
•    The chamber is partnering with the FL School district and offering a judged “Art show” – judges are local dignitaries!
•    We have invited more food vendors to participate
•    The St. Paul Saints will be there along with Moodonna
•    Dr. Betty Maloney will be presenting on Lymes Disease
•    The “Fishing Mortician” is back!
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to showcase your business - register TODAY – booths are filling up fast!

Finding Your “Mind” Power for Professional Success
Presenter:  Lori Bestler
Positive Change Expert and Mind Coach
MindScapes Unlimited
Date:  May 4, 2010 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Networking:  8:00 am Start 9:00 am promptly
cost is $39/members or $49/non-members
Location: Ziegler Cat Training Room (Columbus)
Click here to register

OBJECTIVE:
Increase your bottom line by learning how to think and thrive in today’s negative climate.  You will leave with a positive attitude, be empowered to achieve your high potential goals, and excel beyond expectations.
Learn how to:
Think Intentionally, Focused and Positive
Powerfully Visualize Goals to Manifest Your Ideal Outcomes
Stay Energized, Motivated and Focused to Achieve Success

Shining Stars 2010 ( a talent competition)
Friday, May 14, 2010 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Stella’s on 97, 7050 Scandia Trail, Forest Lake
Come one come all to this exciting talent competition, it you can dance, sing or play an instrument we want you to show it off to the FL Community.  This inaugural event will be judged by local dignitaries:  Mayor Anderson (Wyoming), Supt. Madsen, Mayor Mettler (Columbus), and Mayor Stegner (Forest Lake).  If you want to register or if want more information please contact the chamber office by calling 651-464-3200 or by email Colleen@flacc.org.

May Membership Meeting
Thursday, May 20, 2010 11:30 am – 1:00 pm @ American Legion Post #225
“Let’s Talk Dogs” with Dave St Peter from the MN Twins