Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism
Faribault Selected to Receive Official Main Street Designation
The Main Street Program is a comprehensive commercial revitalization strategy that helps communities preserve some of their most significant assets - their historic buildings. Main Street Four Point Approach, tailored to local needs and opportunities:
- Design: Enhancing the physical appearance of the commercial district by rehabilitating historic buildings, encouraging compatible in fill, and developing sensitive design management systems.
- Organization: Building consensus and cooperation among the many individuals who have a role in the revitalization process.
- Promotion: Marketing the traditional commercial district's assets to customers, potential investors, new businesses, local citizens, and visitors.
- Economic Restructuring: Strengthening the district's existing economic base while finding ways to expand it to meet new opportunities.
Chamber News
Faribault Selected to Receive Official Main Street Designation
The Main Street Program is a comprehensive commercial revitalization strategy that helps communities preserve some of their most significant assets—their historic buildings. Main Street Four Point Approach™, tailored to local needs and opportunities: Design: Enhancing the physical appearance of the commercial district by rehabilitating historic... [Read more of this review]
Chamber Whatcha’ Got! Golf Tourney
We want to see Whatcha Got! The 2010 Faribault Golf outing is all about you and your business. Save the date of the afternoon of September 16 (1pm shotgun) for the annual Chamber golf outing at the Faribault Golf Club. Be prepared to wear the colors and logos of your business and show yourself off. Great sponsorships are available that will... [Read more of this review]
City Administrator Search
Voice of Business! What is the most important trait for our next City Administrator? Amplify the Voice of Business by leaving a comment here. Read More →
Faribault’s Future 2010 Commencement Photos
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Senator Parry & Representative Fritz Recap the Session
Senator Mike Parry & Representative Patty Fritz visited with Chamber members on the morning of May 26 to recap the 2010 Legislative session and answer questions. Read More →
Chamber Office without Power on Thursday, May 27
Due to construction near the Faribault Chamber of Commerce building, the Chamber office will be without phones and power all day on Thursday, May 27 and for a small portion of the morning on Friday, May 28. If you are trying to reach the Chamber office we apologize for this inconvenience and ask that you try to contact us on Friday. All email to... [Read more of this review]
25th Annual Business of the Year Awards
Photos from the Business of the Year Awards Luncheon. Click on a photo to see a larger version. Harry Browns Family Automotive– Business of the Year Founded in 1968 by Harry Brown, this local business has been providing new and used cars sales and service for over 40 years. Harry Brown’s employs approximately 75 people.... [Read more of this review]
Chamber Board sends message to City Council
The Chamber Board of Directors voted to share their view on the City Administrator search with the Mayor and Members of the City Council. The letter below was sent last week. Mayor John Jasinski City of Faribault 208 1st Avenue NW Faribault, MN 55021 Dear Mayor Jasinski and members of the City Council, The Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce Board... [Read more of this review]
Business of the Year Award Winners
The Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 25th Annual Business of the Year Awards. Harry Browns Family Automotive– Business of the Year Founded in 1968 by Harry Brown, this local business has been providing new and used cars sales and service for over 40 years. Harry Brown’s employs approximately 75 people.... [Read more of this review]
Motokazie Development Supported by the Chamber
The Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Board of Directors supports the proposed Motokazie Recreation Land Development plans in the Faribault area. The Board commented on the positive economic impact on existing businesses in the area, the positive tourism implications and the family friendly business being proposed. They were impressed... [Read more of this review]
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