Howard Lake Area
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Promoting a thriving community
The key focus of the Howard Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote a business climate in which area businesses can thrive .
The mission of the Howard Lake Area Chamber of Commerce ( HLACC ) is to promote a thriving community in the Howard Lake area . The chamber seeks to cultivate new opportunities to establish Howard Lake as the premier destination for businesses , customers , and families .
The chamber provides innovative solutions and resources through social networking and business development to enhance the quality of life in the Howard Lake area .
The chamber has a small business grant program to encourage business owners to join the Howard Lake community . The chamber offers up to two awards per year , up to $ 1,000 each .
Each fall , the chamber hosts a Harvest Festival fundraiser to support its grant program , and activity in the community . At the fundraiser , the chamber also recognizes local residents for their hard work . The chamber offers three different awards : the Legacy Award , the Partnership Award , and the Dream Big Award , which recognizes new business owners in Howard Lake .
The chamber also is a sponsor of the Howard Lake Farmers Market , which takes place Thursdays , June through August , at Lions Memorial Park , just off State Hwy . 12 . The market ’ s hours are 3 to 6 p . m . Local vendors set up booths featuring a variety of home-grown and handmade goods such as produce , honey , homemade soaps , cold-press coffee , home-baked goods ,
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and crafts .
The Power of Produce ( POP ) Club is active at the market . Originally offered through the Wright County Extension Office , and now through local donors , the POP Club focuses on encouraging kids to eat healthy choices . Children receive a token worth $ 2 at each August visit to purchase fresh vegetables . They also receive healthy eating recipe cards and educational materials to learn more about healthy foods .
Local businesses can also showcase their products and services while meeting members of the community at the Howard Lake Business Expo . The annual event is led by the chamber , and takes place in early spring , at the Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted High School . In 2020 , the chamber had to cancel the expo due to the COVID-19 pandemic . In 2019 , the expo featured more than 55 vendor booths , and served a free pancake breakfast to several hundred attendees .
The chamber also sponsors the Good Neighbor Days royalty dinner , and provides scholarships for the Good Neighbor Days royalty each year .
To contact the Howard Lake Area Chamber of Commerce , email howardlakechamber @ gmail . com , call 320-543-2650 , or visit its website : howardlakechamber . org .