Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

Annual Membership Appreciation Gala - February 4

Chamber News

Understanding your Property Taxes

Understanding Property Tax Click to download the document. The Chamber continues to address the concerns members have on rising property taxes. The document attached was prepared by the Minnesota Taxpayers Association, research arm, Center for Public Finance Research. It provides a comprehensive overview of frequently asked questions on how... [Read more of this review]

Learn More about Diversity in Faribault

This summer, a group of St. Olaf Students, under the direction of Professor Katheryn Tegtmeyer Pak, conducted a study of Faribault’s ethnic diversity. The report below outlines the benefits, challenges, the assimilation and connections made by these new residents of Faribault. After the Welcome Center -St. Olaf Report Read More →

Annual Membership Appreciation Gala – February 4

Chamber Agri-Business Luncheon – November 17 at KC Hall

SHOP LOCAL

Paula Mathews, The Phone Station, submitted the following comments about the importance of shopping locally. It’s never too late to take notice of your surroundings. Born and raised here in Faribault, it has taken me sometime to grasp the fullness of the blessings we have right here in this small Minnesota community. But they are many. We... [Read more of this review]

Made in Faribault: A Salute to Manufacturing

Manufacturing Luncheon and Three Manufacturing Tours Last Thursday was a full day dedicated to Manufacturing in Faribault. “Made in Faribault” featured a resource fair from local and state agencies and area companies. The resource fair was followed up by a presentation from Kevin Kelleher, Economic Development Specialist for DEED in Southeast... [Read more of this review]

Review Legislative Issues for 2012

November 18 —- 8 am – 9 am—– Faribault Foods Conference Room—– 1819 2nd Ave NW – Faribault, MN 55021 – Tom Hesse from the Minnesota Chamber Policy Staff will be facilitating a discussion on priorities for the 2012 legislative session. Plan to attend and help shape the message our legislators will hear... [Read more of this review]

New Board Members for 2012 Nominated

The Nominating Committee appointed by the Chamber Board of Directors recommends the following individuals for appointment to the Board of Directors beginning in January of 2012 Three Year terms: Joe Cullinan. Hy-Vee Food Store, Wine and Spirits Rodney Gramse, MRG Tool and Die Corp. Paul Swenson, Paul Swenson Photography Deb White, Paddington’s... [Read more of this review]