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SUMMARY:Coworking Space Open House
DESCRIPTION:We’re having an Open House and a free day of coworking at Keep Company. It’s all happening on Tuesday\, July 23rd from 10 am to 3 pm. Come see our space\, learn about the amenities\, meet with a small business coach\, and learn about how our membership can help you be the best version of your freelance\, solopreneur\, small business owner version of yourself! We hope to see you on the 23rd!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/coworking-space-open-house/
LOCATION:La Crescent Chamber of Commerce & Tourism\, 111 So. Walnut Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn:  City Council Update
DESCRIPTION:Join us at TimeOut Tavern for our next Lunch and Learn as we welcome city Council Member Cherryl Jostad\, who will be providing us with a variety of city updates as well as informing us about ways we can get involved with and be more informed about the city of La Crescent.  Lunch details to come.  Plan to spend about $10-$15 for lunch. \nRSVP Brian at chamber@explorelacrescent.com
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/lunch-and-learn-city-council-update/
LOCATION:TimeOut Tavern\, 444 N Chestnut St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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SUMMARY:Chamber Member Annual Dinner and Live Auction
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Business. Celebrating Community. \nRSVP HERE by February 15th\, 2024 \nDear Chamber Members\, we look forward to kicking off the new year with you at our Annual Dinner and Live Auction\, February 24th\, 5pm-9pm.  Join us for a night of food and fun with your fellow Chamber Members! Doors open at 5PM. As always there will be some  fun auction items this year including some fun experiences\, gift baskets\, and original art pieces. Two tickets to this dinner are included in your membership dues. You can purchase additional guest tickets at $30 each. \nBusinesses\, you can sponsor a table for only $300\, which gets you 6 additional guests and 8 drink tickets.  Contact Brian at chamber@explorelacrescent.com to reserve your table now! \nThank you for investing in your La Crescent business community! \nDate: Saturday\, February 24th\, 2024\nPlace: Pettibone Resort:  333 Park Plaza Dr. La Crosse\, WI 54601\nTime: 5-9pm\n– 5pm cash bar and raffle\n– 6pm dinner with short program\n– Live auction to follow
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/chamber-member-annual-dinner-and-live-auction/
LOCATION:Pettibone Resort\, 333 Park Plaza Dr\, La Crosse\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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SUMMARY:Christmas in La Crescent
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy extended shopping hours and the last opportunity for completing\nyour “La Crescent Shop Local Holiday Punch Card” to be entered to win\nprizes! Punch card runs from November 25th to December 8th. \nIn between stores\, drop in to the La Crescent Public Library! It will be\nrockin’ with holiday tunes\, writing and mailing Letters to Santa and\nornament decorating while enjoying hot cocoa and treats. \nJoin us at the Merchants Bank for caroling led by the Girl Scouts and\nthe lighting of the La Crescent Christmas Tree at 6:30pm! \nFor the grand finale\, the CPKC Holiday Train will be rolling into town\nfor their annual concert at 7:15pm! Don’t forget to bring a nonperishable food item to donate to the La Crescent Food Shelf!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/christmas-in-la-crescent-3/
LOCATION:City of La Crescent\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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SUMMARY:Driftless Wedding Experience
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Driftless Wedding Experience\, hosted by La Crescent Area Event Center. Experience all that our local vendors have to offer for the perfect wedding experience!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/driftless-wedding-experience/
LOCATION:La Crescent Area Event Center\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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SUMMARY:Chamber Member Holiday Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at the La Crescent Event Center for a Chamber Member Holiday Mixer! Our host for this event is the La Crescent Area Event Center and Swing Bridge Pub. \n\nBeer\nWine\nAppetizers\nPrizes\nPlease bring a non-perishable food item for the local Food Pantry\n\nOpen to all La Crescent Area Chamber Members. New members welcome! \nMonday\, 12/12 from 4-6pm.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/chamber-member-holiday-mixer/
LOCATION:La Crescent Area Event Center\, 595 Veterans Parkway\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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SUMMARY:Shop Local in La Crescent
DESCRIPTION:Shop local November 26th – December 10th in La Crescent!\n\nShop local and get your card stamped for a chance to win prizes/gift cards. ‘Shop Local’ cards will be available at the Chamber and at participating merchants.\nThe more merchants you visit\, the more entries you will have in our drawings. For every merchant that you visit and get your card stamped\, you will receive one entry for the drawing. Drawing will be random\, and  winners announced Monday\, December 12th.\n\nBe sure and follow this event on our Facebook page for updates on sales from merchants.  La Crescent Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.\n\n\nParticipating Merchants\n\nAce Hardware\nAffogato Lane Coffee\nApple Valley Gifts\nAnytime Fitness\nBauer’s Market\nCorky’s Pizza\nImpact Nutrition\nKaddy’s Kafe\nQuillin’s Foods\nSport’s Hub\nState Farm – Honor DiDonato\nSterling Pharmacy\nSwing Bridge Pub\nThorson Graphics
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/shop-local-in-la-crescent/
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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SUMMARY:Christmas in La Crescent
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Christmas in La Crescent!\n\nMonday\, November 28th to Thursday\, December 15th Letters to Santa\nLetters templates will be available at the La Crescent Library. Parents can fill out the template letters (and drop off letters) at the Library. Download the Santa letter template here. \n\nChristmas in La Crescent Friday\, December 9th – 5-7pm \nCommunity Center 5:00 – 6:45pm – Activities and a visit with Santa\nStart the evening at the Community Center with live music from Ryan Howe\, activities and games for the kids\, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus\, food truck\, and hot beverages. Friends of the Library will also host their annual cookie sale from 4-6pm at the La Crescent Community Center. Then we will head over to Merchants Bank (on Main St.) to light the tree.\nMerchants Bank 6:45 pm (approx.) Lighting the Tree\nJoin Santa and Mrs. Claus for the lighting the Christmas tree downtown at 6:30pm.\nSanta rides through La Crescent Neighborhoods \nAfter lighting the tree\, Santa and Mrs. Claus will ride in the Firetruck\, driving through the neighborhoods. Follow along\, the route and live updates will be posted on our La Crescent Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.\n\nShop La Crescent businesses Saturday\, November 26th through Saturday\, December 10th  Shop local and get your card stamped at participating merchants for a chance to win prizes/gift cards. ‘Shop Local’ cards will be available at the Chamber and at participating businesses. Winners announced Monday\, December 12th.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/christmas-in-la-crescent/
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T130000
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SUMMARY:General Member Meeting at Corky's
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker\, La Crescent Outdoor Performance Venue  \nPlease join us at Corky’s for lunch and member meeting. Learn more about what is happening at the Chamber\, share what is new with your business\, and learn more about plans for the La Crescent Outdoor Performance Venue \nCorky’s pizza lunch buffet. \nNew members welcome!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/general-member-meeting-at-corkys/
LOCATION:Corky’s Pizza\, 25 S Walnut St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T160000
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SUMMARY:Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Applefest tradition! \nThis year we are hosting the Arts & Crafts Fair and Outdoor Flea Market just one block from the festival and next to Chalk Fest. This event is located at the La Crescent-Hokah High School and fun for the whole  family!  The La Crescent Apple Festival\, one of the top festivals in Southeast Minnesota\, attracts thousands of people each year\, and we expect another fun year at Applefest! \nFree event. Free parking. No button required.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/flea-market-2/
LOCATION:La Crescent-Hokah High School\, 1301 Lancer Blvd.\, La Crescent\, Minnesota\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T180000
DTSTAMP:20260604T032209
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SUMMARY:Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Applefest tradition! \nThis year we are hosting the Arts & Crafts Fair and Outdoor Flea Market just one block from the festival and next to Chalk Fest. This event is located at the La Crescent-Hokah High School and fun for the whole  family!  The La Crescent Apple Festival\, one of the top festivals in Southeast Minnesota\, attracts thousands of people each year\, and we expect another fun year at Applefest! \nFree event. Free parking. No button required.
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/flea-market/
LOCATION:La Crescent-Hokah High School\, 1301 Lancer Blvd.\, La Crescent\, Minnesota\, 55947\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events,Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220915T180000
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SUMMARY:Chamber Member Applefest Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, Sept 15th 4-6pm at the Applefest Fest King Apple Tent for food and refreshments\, hosted by the Applefest committee. A wonderful way to kick off the Applefest celebration!
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/chamber-member-applefest-mixer/
LOCATION:Applefest Fest Grounds\, 520 S 14th St\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T032209
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SUMMARY:Profit Acceleration Strategies Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The La Crescent Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring in business coach\, Casey A. Tolzman\, for a Profit Acceleration Strategies session for business owners like you to learn actionable tips for generating all the leads your business can handle.\nSpace is limited\, please register in advance and we’ll save you a seat.\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/Chamber_August29\n\n\nFrom this seminar you will:\n• Receive a 5-part framework to increase sales and profits for your business\n• Take away 3 actionable strategies that you can implement immediately in your business\n• Identify how you can multiply your marketing and advertising impact\, without spending more\n\n\n\nCost: Free\nRegistration and Refreshments: 5:30 – 6:00pm\nEvent: 6:00pm – 7:00pm\nLocation: La Crescent Chamber of Commerce Office\n111 So. Walnut Street\, La Crescent\, MN 55947
URL:https://www.explorelacrescent.com/event/profit-acceleration-strategies-workshop/
LOCATION:La Crescent Chamber of Commerce & Tourism\, 111 So. Walnut Street\, La Crescent\, MN\, 55947
CATEGORIES:Chamber Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="La Crescent Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@explorelacrescent.com
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