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 [...]
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 Minnesota. Kevin Kelleher was [...]
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 from the [...]
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 Seed & [...]
Faribault’s Future Leadership Class at Shattuck St. Mary’s School
Here are photos from the Faribault’s Future Leadership class on October 13 at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School:
Understanding Business Property Tax
On Friday Oct 7 the Chamber hosted a conversation on Understanding Business Property Tax. The group heard from two speakers, whose presentations are posted below. Paul Knutson County Assessor (507) 332-6102 County Assessor Webpage County Assessor Presentation Kaye Eleanor Rakow Director of Public Policy, NAIOP Property tax information How your property taxes are calculated [...]
Main Street Fall Festival
Join your friends and neighbors in Downtown Faribault on Saturday Oct 15 The day begins with a Kids Costume Parade starting at 10:30 – get the kids into their Halloween costumes or favorite dress up clothes and join the fun! Line up for the parade begins at 10:30 am. Gather at the parking lots of [...]
Why does the chamber take positions on issues?
We know what happens to people who stand in the middle of the road…. they get run over” -Ambrose Bierce If one company we care about believes passionately on one side of an issue and another company we care about is equally passionate on the other side, is it our role to stay in the [...]