Lake City Chamber of Commerce

Construction company, water ski maker get chamber ribbon-cutting ceremony

Oct 22, 2025

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce recently joined Maverick Construction and Legacy Skis for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating two locally owned businesses that continue to grow and innovate in Zumbro Falls, according to a news release. “Maverick Construction, founded in 1981 in Hanover, Minn...

Chamber representatives welcome Off the Rails Bistro to Lake City

Oct 8, 2025

On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, joined by its Ambassadors and Board of Directors, proudly presented the First Dollar of Clear Profit to Off the Rails Bistro, one of Lake City’s newest businesses. The First Dollar of Clear Profit is a long-standing Chamber tradition that...

First dollar for Handmade Natural Beauty

Sep 24, 2025

On Aug. 28, Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff, ambassadors, and community members gathered at Handmade Natural Beauty to officially welcome them as a new business with a First Dollar Presentation. Handmade Natural Beauty, a woman-owned business known for handcrafted bath, body, and nail care...

Chamber welcomes new member: St. Croix Hospice

Aug 27, 2025

On Aug. 21 Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff and ambassadors joined St. Croix Hospice to welcome this new business to our community with a ribbon cutting event. St. Croix Hospice supports patients, families and caregivers by providing compassionate care when it’s needed most. We deliver...

Chamber welcomes new member: Willow Brooke Farm

Aug 20, 2025

On Aug. 13, Lake City Chamber of Commerce staff, ambassadors, and community members gathered at Willow Brooke Farm to officially welcome them as a new Chamber member with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Willow Brooke Farm, located just off Flower Valley Road, offers a charming and versatile venue for...

Chamber donates to Lions Club in recognition of Water Ski Days support

Aug 13, 2025

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a donation to the Lake City Lions Club in recognition of their exceptional support and dedication before and during the annual Water Ski Days festival. The Lions Club plays an essential role in the success of Water Ski Days. In the weeks...

Tour de Pepin helps support Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance

Jul 30, 2025

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a $1,500 donation to the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance (LPLA), made possible through this year’s Tour de Pepin cycling event. As part of the ride, participants were invited to contribute directly to LPLA or become a member for $25. Many riders...

Chamber director: An abundant Water Ski Days

Jul 2, 2025

The four day marathon of fun known as Water Ski Days saw some records fall this year, according to Heather Thomas, the director of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce, the main organizer of the festival. “We had record number of volunteers, City staff and community support in abundance,” she said. “...

34 enter Water Ski Days button design competition, Schroeder emerges victorious

May 28, 2025

The Lake City Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the top three winners of the 2025 Water Ski Days Button Design Contest! This year’s competition saw a tremendous increase in participation, with 34 student submissions — a remarkable jump from just five entries in 2024. The contest invited...

Chamber community award winners

Apr 9, 2025

One of the highlights of the Lake City Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner on March 21 at The Jewel was the announcement of the winners of eight community awards. The selection process began with a community-wide survey conducted on social media and the Chamber website. Those 200 or so votes...