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Business Happy Hour – 1/22/25
Kicking Off 2025 at Approve Plumbing in Gilbert The first Business Happy Hour of 2025 was a night to remember! On Wednesday, January 22nd, we gathered at Approve Plumbing’s new facility in Gilbert to celebrate their continued growth and learn more about their incredible contributions to the Iron Range community. Attendees enjoyed a warm welcome and…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Eye Clinic North
Celebrating 95 Years of Excellence: Eye Clinic North Opens New Virginia Location On Monday, January 13th, we celebrated the ribbon cutting for Eye Clinic North’s brand new location in Virginia, MN! Located in the Northgate Plaza, this event marked a significant milestone for a clinic with an impressive 95 years of operation. The history of Eye Clinic…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 1/8/25
Warm Connections on a Chilly Morning: January Breakfast Connections at V.C.C.U. The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce kicked off the new year with a fantastic January Breakfast Connections event, hosted by Virginia Cooperative Credit Union (VCCU). Despite the chilly January morning in Virginia, our spirits were warm as we gathered to connect and learn more about one…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: North Star Credit Union – 1-Year Anniversary
Celebrating North Star Credit Union’s One-Year Anniversary in Mountain Iron and 85 Years of Service! On December 11, 2024, the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce joined North Star Credit Union to celebrate a significant milestone: their one-year anniversary at their Mountain Iron location and an impressive 85 years of service as a Credit Union. The celebration…
Read MoreBreakfast Connections – 12/11/24
A Warm Gathering on a Frigid Morning December’s Breakfast Connections event at Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mountain Iron faced one of the coldest mornings of the year, with temperatures plunging to bone-chilling -15 degrees. Despite the harsh weather, the atmosphere inside Diamond Willow was nothing short of warm and welcoming, a…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Snowmaking Infrastructure at Giants Ridge
Giants Ridge Unveils State-of-the-Art Snowmaking Infrastructure It’s a winter wonderland at Giants Ridge! Today marked a milestone in the evolution of winter sports and tourism in Biwabik as Giants Ridge proudly unveiled their newly enhanced snowmaking infrastructure. This celebratory ribbon-cutting event, hosted by the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the collaboration between Giants Ridge, Lakehead…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting : True North Goodwill
True North Goodwill’s Grand Opening in Virginia: A Successful Celebration On Saturday, November 23, 2024, the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of celebrating the grand opening of True North Goodwill’s new location in Virginia, just next door to our Chamber office. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took pace at 8:45 A.M. and the doors opened…
Read MoreLCC Community Bonfire
A Sparkling Start to the Festival of Trees: Our First Annual Community Bonfire The Laurentian Chamber of Commerce hosted the 1st Annual Community Bonfire on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Silver Lake Beach, kicking off the Festival of Trees weekend in Virginia, MN. The festive evening brought families, friends, and neighbors together to celebrate the…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting : Silver Lake Walking Trail
Silver Lake Walking Trail and Floating Pier Ribbon Cutting Celebration On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce joined the City of Virginia and community members to celebrate the grand opening of the Silver Lake Walking Trail and Floating Pier. The highly anticipated project was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant…
Read MoreRibbon Cutting: Arrowhead Transit’s 50 Year Anniversary
Celebrating 50 Years of Arrowhead Transit: A Ribbon Cutting Event On October 29, 2024 the Laurentian Chamber of Commerce proudly held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Arrowhead Transit. Held at their facility in Gilbert, MN, the event drew community members, local officials, and business leaders to honor the organization’s five…
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