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403 First St. North
Virginia, Minnesota 55792
(218) 741-2717

Jim Currie, President & CEO
Susan Barandun, Finance Manager &
Mineview Manager
Rick Phillips, Administrative Manager, Events Coordinator, Website Manager

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Chamber Events Calendar for 2009

The below calendar is for the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce events. To view local city events click on the link to the city of interest and click on the Calendar of Events or Events link.
Eveleth	Gilbert	Virginia

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Please click on the month to view the events.

January	February	March	April	May	June
July	August	September	October	November	December

January 2009

Tuesday January 13th 2009
4:00p.m. to 4:45p.m.
Member Orientation
Attend member orientation and learn firsthand
about the tools available to help maximize your membership.
Meet other chamber members and your chamber staff.
Learn how your chamber can serve you and your business.
Share ideas and observations.

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Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

Wednesday, January 14th 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m. at
Up North Title &
Country Insurance,
Erik Peterson Agency
Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for drawings. A $2.00 donation is appreciated

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Professional Development Series
Thursday, January 15th 2009
12 Noon to 1:30p.m.
Topic: Range Readiness
Location: Iron Range Rehabilitation Center
901 9th St. North
Virginia, MN. 55792
$15.00 members - $20.00 non-members
Lunch will be served
Please RSVP by Tuesday January 13th 2009 to admin@laurentianchamber.org
OR call 741-2717

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Laurentian Chamber of Commerce's
Annual Banquet
Saturday, January 24th, 2009
Coates Plaza Hotel
502 Chestnut St.
Virginia, MN. 55792
Social Hour & Silent Auction 5:30 - 7:00
Dinner/Program/Silent Auction Results 7:00 - 8:00
After dinner relax in the Hob Nob Club or travel to the
Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant -
The 2009 Annual Banquet Sponsor
$40.00 per Person, $300.00 for a Reserved Corporate table of Eight.
(Price includes one free drink ticket per person for the
Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant - 2009 Annual Banquet sponsor)
RSVP to the Chamber Office by January 14th, call 741-2717 or email: admin@laurentianchamber.org with Names and Entr�e Selections.
The Chamber is currently accepting donation for the Silent Auction!

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All Area Businesses, Employees and Guest are Invited to:
Business After Hours
January 28th, 2009
at the
Sportspage Bar,
429 Chestnut St.. Virginia, MN
Co Host is Northeast Title

Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings. A$3.00 donation is appreciated.

Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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February 2009

Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
at Laurentian Divide Salon & Spa
408 Chestnut St. , Virginia, MN.

Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and Conversation.
Please bring a business card for the drawings.
a $2.00 donation is appreciated.

***BUSINESS DAY AT THE CAPITAL***
Wednesday, March 4th 2009
St. Paul, MN.
Be part of the largest business lobbying day in Minnesota
****If interested PLEASE call the chamber office by Feb 15****
Registration forms available.

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February 14th, Don't forget your Sweetie on Valentines Day!
XOXOXO

Professional Development Series
Thursday, February 19th 2009
12 Noon to 1:30p.m.
Topic: Work Force Center/Clusters
Connie Sabetti
Location: North Gate Cafe
620 9th St. N. (Northgate Plaza)
Virginia, Mn. 55792
Please RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
OR call 741-2717

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Business After Hours
February 25th 2009
at the
Poppers Bar, 120 Chestnut St. Virginia, MN.
Co-Host: North Gate Cafe & Catering
Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $3.00 donation is appreciated.

Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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March 2009

BUSINESS DAY AT THE CAPITAL
Wednesday, March 18th 2009
St. Paul, MN.
Be part of the largest business lobbying day in Minnesota
If interested PLEASE call the chamber office by March 16th
Registration forms available.

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Breakfast Connections
Due to the storm on the 11th the event has been rescheduled for the 18th.
Sponsored by

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
Queen City Federal Bank
501 Chestnut St.
Virginia, MN.

Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for the drawings.
a $2.00 donation is appreciated.

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St. Pat
March 17th 2009
St. Patty's Day
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Professional Development Series
Thursday, March 19th 2009
12 Noon to 1:30p.m.
Topic: Area Projects in process: Polymet, Min Steel, Mesabi Nugget - and other future events.
How close to reality are these and other projects in our region?
Speaker: Dan Jordan, Iron Range Resources
Location: East Range DAC
800 A. Ave., Eveleth, MN. 55734
$15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members.
Lunch will be served
Please RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
OR call 741-2717
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Iron Range Job Fair
Tuesday March 24th, 2009
10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m.
Thunderbird Mall, Virginia MN.
For more information call 218-748-2278

All Area Businesses, Employees and Guest are Invited to:
Business After Hours
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009
at The Lodge at Giants Ridge
Host: The Lodge at Giants Ridge
Co-Host: TriTec of Minnesota
Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $3.00 donation is appreciated.

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2009 Home Sport and Travel Show
Thursday March 26 - Sunday March 29
Thurs: 5p.m.-9p.m., Fri: Noon-9p.m.
Sat: 10a.m. - 9p.m., Sun: 11a.m. - 4p.m.
Miners Memorial Building
Virginia, MN. 55792
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Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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April 2009

Home Based Buisness
Benefits and Values discussion
Find out what a Chamber membership cost and what it's worth to your home based business.
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
8:30am to 9:15am
New York Bagel & Gourmet Coffee
425 Chestnut St.
Virginia, MN. 55792
RSVP to Rick at the Chamber 218-741-2717
admin@laurentianchamber.org
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Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
Host and location: Northeast Entrepreneur Fund
8355 Unity Drive Suite 100
Virginia, MN.
Co-host: Avaliable - If you would like to co-host call the chamber 741-2717
Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $2.00 donation is appreciated.

Member Orientation
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
4:15p..m. - 5:00p.m.
Location: Chamber Conference Room
RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
or call 741-2717
Attend member orientation and learn firsthand about
the tools available to help maximize your membership.
Meet other chamber members and your chamber staff.
Learn how your chamber can serve you and your business.
Share ideas and observations.
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Professional Development Series
Tuesday, April 14th 2009
11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.
Topic: Survive or Thrive
Speaker: Rick Cole, Dale Carnegie
Location: Coates Plaza Hotel
502 Chestnt St.
Virginia, MN.
Please RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
OR call 741-2717

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"Hot Topics In Employment Law"
When it's your business, it's your business to know the law
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
Mt. Iron Community Center, 8586 Enterprise Drive
Mt. Iron, MN. 55768
Registration fee is $25.00 per person which includes materials and lunch. Registration Deadline is Tuesday, April 14, 2009
For registration form or more information contact
Connie Sabetti: 218-748-2246, constance.sabetti@state.mn.us or
Cindy Noponen: 218-748-2284, Lucinda.noponen@state.mn.us, or
Rick Phillips, 218-741-2717 or admin@laurentianchamber.org
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All Area Businesses, Employees and Guest are Invited to:
Business After Hours
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
at Goodfellas, Hiway 53, Eveleth, MN.
Co-Host: Culbert Realty, Virginia, MN.
Our 50th year in Business on the Range.
Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $3.00 donation is appreciated.

Saturday April 25th, 2009
March of Dimes - March for Babies
9a.m. at the Mesabi Range Community and Technical College
For more information contact Dawn Berg (218)742-3315 or dawn.berg@usbank.com

Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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May 2009

14th Annual Eveleth
City Wide Rummage Sale
Friday, May 1st & Saturday May 2nd 2009
8 am - 4 pm
To register call the Chamber at 741-2717 or email: admin@laurentianchamber.org

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Mineview in the Sky Visitors' Center
US HWY 53 North, Virginia, MN
Opening Friday, May 1st, 2009
Gift shop hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Gates close at 6 p.m.
State, county and local maps are available, as well as other tourist attraction information, mining information, area history and souvenirs. Public restrooms and a beverage machine are accessible indoors. Outdoors you will find a play and picnic area with panoramic views and mining equipment displays.

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Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

Wednesday, May 13th 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
Host: St. Michaels Health and Rehabilitation Center
1201 8th St. S, Virginia, MN.
Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for drawings. A $2.00 donation is appreciated

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Wednesday, May 20th 2009

Golf Outing
Sponsored by:

Also sponsored by:
Up North Title, U S Bank
Range Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors

Location: Virginia Golf Course

To Register call the Chamber @ (218) 741-2717 or email: admin@laurentianchamber.org.

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Professional Development Series
Thursday, May 21st 2009
12 Noon to 1:30p.m.
Topic: TBD
Location: TBD
Please RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
OR call 741-2717

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All Area Businesses, their Employees and Guest are Invited to:
Business After Hours
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
at the Eshquagama Club House
Gilbert, MN.
Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $3.00 donation is appreciated.

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Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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June 2009

Second Annual Gilbert, Mountain Iron, Virginia Rummage Sale
Friday June 5th and Saturday June 6th 2009
8a.m. to 4p.m. Both days.
$8.00 to register, Registration ends May 22nd
Contact the Chamber office to Register 741-2717 or email: admin@laurentianchamber.org

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Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
Prudential Northland Realty
Thunderbird Mall
Virgina, MN.
Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for drawings. A $2.00 donation is appreciated

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Professional Development Series
Thursday, June 18th 2009
12 Noon to 1:30p.m.
Topic: TBD
Location: TBD
Please RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
OR call 741-2717

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All Area Businesses and their Employees are Invited to:
Business After Hours
Wednesday, June 24th 2009
at El-Roy Supper Club
Britt , MN.
Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $3.00 donation is appreciated.
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Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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July 2009

   Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
at Range Mental Health Center
624 S. 13th St.
Virginia, MN.

Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for drawings. A $2.00 donation is appreciated
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DUKE SKORICH
Bar-B-Que Sandwich (Beef or Pork)
Super One Parking Lot Hiway 53
Virginia, MN.
Wednesday July 8th, 2009
11:00am until GONE
$5.00 each
Call 741-2717 for more information

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Member Orientation
Tuesday July 14th 2009
4:00p.m. to 4:45p.m.
Attend member orientation and learn firsthand
about the tools available to help maximize your membership.
Meet other chamber members and your chamber staff.
Learn how your chamber can serve you and your business.
Share ideas and observations.
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Professional Development Series
Topic: TBD
Tuesday, July 16th 2009
12Noon to 3:00 p.m.
***Open to the public***
Lunch will be served
Location: TBD
$15.00 for members - - $20.00 for non-members
RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
or call 741-2717

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All Area Businesses and their Employees are Invited to:
Business After Hours
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
at the Elks Club in Virginia
Hosted by: S.E.H.,
Co-host the Virginia Elks Club

Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $3.00 donation is appreciated.

Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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August 2009

Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
Culbert Realty
67 Midway Dr.
Virginia, MN. 55792
Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for drawings. A $2.00 donation is appreciated

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Mountain Iron Merritt Days
Friday August 14th to Sunday August 16th
For more information contact Sally 735-8625 or email sally@arrowhead.lib.mn.us

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Professional Development Series
Thursday, August 20th 2009
12 Noon to 1:30p.m.
Topic: TBD
Location: TBD
Please RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
OR call 741-2717

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Eveleth Elks Corn Feed and Eveleth Merchants Association Classic Car Show and Cruise
Friday August 21, 2009 4:30p.m. to ?
$6.00 buys a Burger, or a Brat, or a Hot Dog and Corn on the cob, plus a pop!
All proceeds go to Local Scholarships

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All Area Businesses and their Employees are Invited to:
Business After Hours
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
at The Wilderness at Fortune Bay
Co-host: Fortune Bay

Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $3.00 donation is appreciated.

Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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September 2009

Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
Host and Location: Virginia Community Foundation
519 Chestnut St.
Virginia, MN.
Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for drawings. A $2.00 donation is appreciated
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Professional Development Series
Thursday, September 17th 2009
12 Noon to 1:30p.m.
Topic: TBD
Location: TBD
Please RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
OR call 741-2717

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All Area Businesses and their Employees are Invited to:

Business After Hours
Wednesday, September 24th
Host:Prudential Northland Realty
Co-host: RELS Title
Location: The Sawmill Saloon and Restaurant
Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $3.00 donation is appreciated.

Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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October 2009

Member Orientation
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
4:00p.m. - 4:45p.m.
Location: Chamber Office
403 1st St. North, Virginia, MN.
Attend member orientation and learn firsthand about
the tools available to help maximize your membership.
Meet other chamber members and your chamber staff.
Learn how your chamber can serve you and your business.
Share ideas and observations.
RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
or call 741-2717

Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
Location: Bella-A Spa at Hair on Main
409 Chestnut St., Virginia, MN.
Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
from 7:45 - 8:45 am, bring a business card
for drawings. A $2 donation is appreciated

Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for drawings. A $2.00 donation is appreciated

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Professional Development Series
Thursday, October 15th 2009
12 Noon to 1:30p.m.
Topic: TBD
Location: TBD
Please RSVP to admin@laurentianchamber.org
OR call 741-2717

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Business After Hours
Wednesday, October 28st
at the Coates Plaza Hotel in Virginia.
Sponsored by: Mesabi Daily News and the Coates Plaza Hotel
"Community Winter Warmup"
Bring a winter clothing item or a cash donation.
All Proceeds go to the Salvation Army!
Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $3.00 donation is appreciated.

Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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November 2008

Breakfast Connections
Sponsored by

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
Location: Iron Range Rehabilitation Center
901 9th St. North, Suite 100
Virginia, MN.
Co-host: Virginia Regional Medical Center
901 9th Street North
Virginia, MN.

Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for drawings. A $2.00 donation is appreciated

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Business After Hours
Wednesday, November 18th 2009
at the Mt. Iron Community Center.
Sponsored by: VRMC Foundation
All donations go to charity.

Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
A $5.00 donation is appreciated.

Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

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December 2009

Breakfast Connection
Sponsored by

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
Host and Location: EL-ROY Supper Club
7212 Hwy 53 North
Britt, MN.
7:45a.m. to 8:45a.m.
Join fellow Chamber members for Coffee and conversation.
Please bring a business card for drawings. A $2.00 donation is appreciated

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Business After Hours
Wednesday, December 16th 2009
at Queen City Sports Palace in Virginia.
Hosted by: Queen City Federal Bank,
Co-Host: TriTec
All Proceeds go to the Salvation Army!
Please bring a new toy or a $5.00 cash donation.
We are in need of Baby toys and Teenage toys!
Join us from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for Hors d'oeuvres,
Cash Bar and Door Prizes. Please bring a business card for the drawings.
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Iron Range Tourism: Calendar of Events Available here

Last Update:1/6/09
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Chamber Events Calendar for 2009

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April 2009

May 2009

Wednesday, May 20th 2009

Golf Outing
Sponsored by:

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June 2009

July 2009

August 2009

September 2009

October 2009

December 2009

Chamber Events Calendar for 2009

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April 2009

May 2009

Wednesday, May 20th 2009 Golf Outing Sponsored by:

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June 2009

July 2009

August 2009

September 2009

October 2009

December 2009

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Wednesday, May 20th 2009

Golf Outing
Sponsored by:

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