Events

Grab a card (pictured here) at any of the 26 participating locations! The Landing Market | 211 College Drive Pulpit Rock Brewery | 207 College Drive Vesterheim Store | 502 W Water St. Decorah Hatchery | 406 W Water St. Double Windsor Clothing | 309 W Water Modish | 217 W Water St. The Getup […]

Shop at Decorah area retailers to kick off your holiday shopping season.  Expect in-store specials, fresh holiday displays, and lots of sales. Find your favorite shops on Facebook to see what they are offering this weekend! The Chamber also shares Holiday Open House content on our Facebook page @decorahareachamber - so that's a great place […]

Decorah's Annual Countdown to Christmas is back! Small Business Saturday (November 25th) - December 22nd. This event is sponsored by Impact Coffee, Driftless Yoga Center, Serenity Fitness, and Fisk's Farm & Home who thank you for shopping locally this Holiday season. For each $25 spent at participating retailers, receive an entry in to the Countdown […]

Join us for the Chamber's Last Young Professionals event of 2023! November 30th at Pulpit Rock Brewery will be sponsored by and led by Inspire(d) Media. Bows & Beers! Join Inspire(d) to celebrate the last "Young" Professionals gathering of the year. Learn about Inspire(d)'s mission in building regional community through positive news with Aryn and […]

Class led by:  StressLess Tech This is the second SEO focused class this year hosted by Stress Less Tech Solutions in partnership with the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce.  The workshop will provide hands-on assistance with ensuring your Google My Business listing is claimed and the information is correct, complete, and up-to-date.  The team from […]

Enjoy the 32nd annual Holiday Lighted Parade. This year's theme is Let It Snow. As in past years, the parade will line up on South Avenue (behind Helms Funeral Home) and begin promptly at 6pm.The parade route will travel from Riverside Avenue to Water Street. The route continues through downtown and turns right on Mill […]

After the Water Street Lighted Parade, join us for Photos with Santa in the upstairs space of T-Bock's. Surrounded by gift ideas from local retailers, Santa will make his way up after serving as grand finale of the parade. Bring the kiddos for a snapshot with Santa courtesy of Nick Chill Photography.

The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host Decorah's first Restaurant Week from January 22nd to January 28th 2024.  You are invited to support your favorite local eateries, try new ones, and revisit ones you haven't been to in a while. Our restaurants are anchor businesses that bolster the community's tourism experience and […]

RSVP by Monday, January 15th, 2024 to attend the Annual January Luncheon. Featuring a Keynote Address from Jessica Rilling, Executive Director of the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce celebrating the Chamber's 100th year. Monday, January 22, 2024 • 12 p.m. Lunch/12:30 p.m. Program Peace Dining Room, Dahl Centennial Union, Luther College No shuttles, but visitor […]

A professional development series for individuals who want to strengthen/ develop leadership skills and be better informed about Decorah. The course includes six-themed classes, a small class project, and some required reading. Every class includes a small group activity, professional presentation, and applicable tools and strategies for the workplace. The chamber markets this course to […]

Learning from Locals - NEW! in 2024 -- Extended learning opportunities with local experts on business enhancement topics.  Over the lunch hour - Guests encouraged to bring their own lunch.  Q1 - Community Host Training - Understanding Local Tourism Assets This class is best suited for those front line staff gearing up for a busy […]

Formerly known as Young Professionals, this series is designed for young and/or curious professionals of any age.  Curated tours or experiences that provide a more in-depth understanding of the community.  Light lunch provided. Q1 Decorah, Behind the Scenes featuring Stanley Engineered Fastening. Get to know one of Decorah's largest employers from the manufacturing sector.  Stanley […]