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Business Happy Hour – 12/17/25
Holiday Happy Hour For the grand finale of 2025, December Business Happy Hour hosted by Frandsen Bank & Trust was a magical evening full of festive music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and connecting with industry peers. Held at the Sawmill Saloon & Restaurant, the lively hosts transformed the space into a winter wonderland and topped it off…
Read More2025 16th Annual Gary Carlson Memorial Curling Funspiel
We Put the FUN in Funspiel! 2025 16th Annual Gary Carlson Memorial Curling Funspiel On Friday, December 12th, 2025, the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce hosted the 16th Annual Gary Carlson Curling Funspiel at the Range Recreation Civic Center, home to Curl Mesabi curling club. We had another great turnout with 32 teams participating in this…
Read MoreEvery Purchase has a Purpose
Every Purchase Has a Purpose When you choose local, you’re investing in more than a product or service. You’re powering dreams, jobs, and the places that make our community feel like home. Show appreciation this season for the neighbors who keep our community strong. These individuals help weave together the fabric of our small community…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 12/10/25
Framing a New Network Business Professionals from all over the region came together for a fun and festive morning at the December Breakfast Connections hosted by Advanced Optical. The cozy space and welcoming team from Advanced Optical created the perfect space to reminisce with former colleagues, make new connections, and enjoy a hot breakfast prepared…
Read MoreNew Directors Appointed to the Chamber Board
The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the addition of three new directors to our board of directors. At the November 19th meeting, the board appointed two new directors to fill existing vacancies and elected a third to a full term beginning in 2026. Please join us in welcoming the newest leaders to…
Read More2nd Annual Community Bonfire
Spreading Some Warmth at the Community Bonfire The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2nd Annual Community Bonfire on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Silver Lake Beach in Virginia, MN. Even with a little drizzle, the festive evening brought families, friends, and neighbors together to kick off the holiday season with warmth, good food, and…
Read MoreRally the Range- Food & Fund Drive
Rallying the Community to Make an Impact Have you ever heard the story of stone soup? In this parable, the hungry travelers go door to door asking if someone could give them a meal. They come back to the town square still in need of food, so they begin boiling a pot of water. As…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 11/12/25
Contributing to a Welcoming Community The November Breakfast Connections hosted by Virginia Community Foundation and Northern State Bank of Virginia was a morning filled with making new connections, meeting new faces, and hearing about all the great updates going on around the community. The intimate space allowed guests to engage in meaningful conversations and enjoy…
Read MoreBusiness Happy Hour – 10/22/25
Major Improvements Coming to Essentia Health The October Business Happy Hour, hosted by Essentia Health in Virginia, was an unforgettable evening that allowed the community to engage in meaningful discussions with Essentia staff, local leaders, and elected officials. Attendees also had the opportunity to sample the award-winning chili and favorite fall treats prepared by the…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 10/08/25
Showcasing this Multi-Use Facility October Breakfast Connections at Iron Trail Motors Event Center brought business and community leaders together for a morning of networking, updates, and collaboration. Attendees enjoyed a delicious hot breakfast prepared by the hosts and engaged in meaningful conversations about the impact that the state of the art facility has on the…
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