Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce - Grand Rapids Minnesota

06/03/2026

Join our Chamber Ambassadors on Wednesday, June 10 as we celebrate three Chamber members with ribbon-cutting ceremonies! ✂️🎉

We’ll be making three stops throughout the afternoon:

Borealis Health, PLLC
12:15 PM
813 S. Pokegama Ave., Upper Level
Grand Rapids, MN

Blossom Up Gardening & Landscape
12:45 PM
Outside gardens at Timberlake Lodge

Northern Lights Rapid Growth
1:30 PM
611 NW 4th St., Grand Rapids, MN

We hope you’ll join us in celebrating these businesses and showing your support!

06/03/2026

Calling all vendors! Registration is open for the Northern MN Swap Meet & Car Show, part of Weekend of Wheels: Roll In & Rock Out!

Join us July 24 - 26, 2026, at the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids, MN for a full weekend of swap meet treasures, food booths, car corral, car shows, live music, Bike Night, Kids’ Day, and more.

With more than 200 vendors expected and a full weekend of activities drawing guests to the area, this is a great opportunity to get your products, parts, collectibles, handmade goods, or food in front of thousands of attendees.

Returning vendors: you have until July 1 to reserve your previous spots. After July 1, any unclaimed spaces will be filled from our vendor waiting list, so don’t wait to secure your spot!

Vendor registration and event information are available at:
💻https://www.grandmn.com/northern-mn-swap-meet-and-car-show/
☎ 218-326-6619.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of northern Minnesota’s favorite summer weekends!

06/02/2026

We recently celebrated Chamber member Denton HR Company with a Ribbon Cutting! Some of you may remember the education he provided at our Small Business Education Day event in March

Does your business have employees but no dedicated HR staff? Denton HR Co. is here to help.

Founded by Josh Denton, SHRM-SCP, Denton HR Co. is a fractional HR consultancy serving small businesses and nonprofits across Northern Minnesota, including the Grand Rapids area.

With over 10 years of executive-level HR experience, Josh provides the strategic HR support your organization needs, without the cost of a full-time hire. Clients receive a dedicated, experienced HR partner who knows their business and is in their corner.

Contact Josh for more information!
💻 https://dentonhrco.com/day-to-day-hr/
📩 [email protected]
☎ (218) 213-0388

Pictured from left to right: Chamber Ambassador, Lori Flint- Midland Title LLC; owner of Denton HR, Josh Denton; Chamber Ambassador LeAnn Hardy-City Limits Storage; and Chamber President, April Arnason.

06/01/2026

Celebrate summer and America’s 250th by exploring the Great River Road!

The Mississippi River Parkway Commission is inviting travelers to enter the Great River Road 250 Sweepstakes for a chance to win $100 toward a summer road trip. While you’re there, check out the event calendar for festivals, concerts, community celebrations, and attractions all along the Mississippi River.

Communities, businesses, and event organizers along the route are also encouraged to submit local events, favorite attractions, river towns, scenic spots, and experiences to help showcase the best of the Great River Road ahead of America’s 250th birthday.

Learn more, enter the sweepstakes, or submit your local favorites at ExperienceMississippiRiver.com.

06/01/2026

Today's Member to Member is from Children's Discovery Museum of Grand Rapids Minnesota!

There’s no place like home - and no better way to support a local treasure than by helping the Judy Garland Museum create a brand-new Wizard of Oz-themed mini golf experience! 🌈⛳

This one-of-a-kind attraction will be fun for families, memorable for visitors, and meaningful for the future of the Museum and our community.

You can support the campaign by purchasing $20 raffle tickets, paying to putt at the Museum, becoming a hole sponsor, or making a direct donation.

Every putt counts! Stop by the Museum this summer and help bring this fun new experience to life!

05/29/2026

May's Business Spotlight is on Angel Fund!

Angel Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing financial assistance to Northeastern Minnesota residents facing any type of cancer diagnosis.

For many cancer patients in our rural region, treatment requires frequent travel to appointments in places like Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester, or other care locations. Angel Fund helps ease that burden by gifting gas cards and other support for needs not covered by insurance, including groceries, car repairs, and nutritional supplements.

This assistance can make a meaningful difference for individuals and families already managing the stress of diagnosis, treatment, and daily expenses. In 2026, Angel Fund is currently gifting up to two $400 gift card gifts per patient, helping provide a little hope when it is needed most.

Angel Fund is supported by fundraisers, grants, donations, memorials, community organizations, and the work of a dedicated volunteer board.

Learn more or connect with Angel Fund:
💻www.angelfundrange.org
Facebook: Angel Fund
📩 [email protected]
☎️218-262-9929.

05/28/2026

Join us in celebrating and thanking Kerry Larsen for 25 years of dedicated service to the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, our businesses, members, and our region! Her passion, care, and thoughtfulness is unmatched! Thank you, Kerry - on behalf of the Chamber, our board, our members, and the community!

05/27/2026

Congratulations to all of the United Way of 1000 Lakes 'Volunteer of the Year' nominees recognized during their recent Community Celebration:
🎈Adrianne Reiners
🎈Isaac Meyer
🎈Jane Ness, and
🎈Jennifer Raushel

We are especially excited to congratulate one of our valued Chamber Ambassadors, Jennifer Raushel, employee of Members Cooperative Credit Union, as this year’s Volunteer of the Year recipient! Jennifer is often seen volunteering her time and talents with many organizations, and was recognized more specifically for her time invested in the Grand Rapids Area Library.

We are grateful for the many ways each of the nominees gives of their energy, efforts, and heart to strengthen our region. These community leaders work for, serve, or volunteer alongside Chamber-member organizations, and their commitment is a reminder of the impact that is made when people continue to show up for others!

Thank you all for your dedication to community and helping make this a better place to live, work, and play! ❤️

05/26/2026

Today's Member to Member is from Bravenly Stephanie Berg!

Bravenly Global is a family-owned wellness brand focused on clean supplements that support energy, holistic health, and everyday wellness. Personal Bravenly Advisor, Stephanie Berg, encourages individuals to live boldly, feel confident, and make wellness an approachable part of daily life!

Learn more! https://sberg.bravenlyglobal.com/
page: https://www.facebook.com/BravenlyStephanieBerg
📞 612-817-7370
📩 [email protected]

05/25/2026