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A Slice of the Good Life !

BRAHAM PIE DAY Annually the first Friday in August Come for the Pie , Stay for the Fun !

Freedom Park in downtown Braham hosts a full day event including music , food and craft vendors , and many activities .

BRAHAM APPRECIATION DAY Annually the first Saturday in June Chamber members give back to the community for their support . Chamber provides :

• FREE Meal for everyone • Silent Auction & Raffle
• Farmers Market • Parade , Pony Rides , Petting Zoo
• Kids games & activities
All activities are subject to change . There are some wonderful opportunities for business , churches and other organizations to be involved . Please visit BrahamChamber . com for more information and for the finalized plan of Appreciation Day .
· Meetings are monthly at the Braham Event Center at 5:00 pm the second Tuesday of each month to plan events and activities that build and strengthen our businesses and community .
· Wine Cork Fundraiser enjoy an evening out combining wine tasting and business development !
· Pie Day Medallion Hunt sponsored by the chamber is an opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt to find the medallion and win $ 200 in Braham Bucks .
· Holiday Lights for Braham Nights provides a friendly competition for the residents and businesses to create a festive atmosphere for our town during the holidays .
Other annual events and activities supported by the Braham Area Chamber of Commerce include :
Chamber Membership Our membership is made up of businesses , civic organizations , public entities and community members that have joined to promote a healthy business climate and improve the community in which we all live and work ! Our membership is just $ 90 annually , and $ 40 to any new start up business or non-profit organization . Information is online at www . BrahamChamber . com or email mail @ brahamchamber . com Small town living is great ! Remember , shopping locally and supporting our chamber members boosts local economy . Thanks for your support !
· Shop Small Saturday provides specials and a scavenger hunt for prizes to our area shoppers as a reminder to shop local .
· Braham Ambassador / Little Miss Braham Program is an educational scholarship program offered to young ladies living within or attending Braham Area Schools .
· City Wide Garage Sale is scheduled every year for area residents to participate . There is a fee to participate which covers the cost of advertising and maps .
· Back to Business Social is similar to the ‘ back to school ’ events . This event brings together the Chamber members as a review of the previous year and what is to come in the upcoming year .
· Thanksgiving Turkey Promotion increase business development with our annual free turkey giveaway !
· Tree Lighting and Caroling sponsored by the Girl Scouts who decorate the Christmas Tree in the gazebo in Freedom Park , sing carols and join together for cider and cookies .
· Community Calendar is produced for the community to provide events from the schools and other Braham organizations being held throughout the year .
Vision
The Braham Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the vision of enhancing commerce in the Braham area through involvement of business , government , education and community partnership .
Mission It is the mission of the Braham Area Chamber of Commerce to promote commerce growth in the Braham area through collective advertisement and promotional programs , an ambassador ’ s program for new businesses , special community events and programs that foster a business environment in which our members can flourish .
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