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SUMMARY:Drive Thru Chamber Ag Meal
DESCRIPTION:Drive Thru for an easy supper on May 7th at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds! Choose either a steak sandwich or a cheeseburger from the Winneshiek County Cattlemen and pick from three shake flavors (chocolate\, vanilla\, strawberry) at the Winneshiek Dairy Promoters Moo Mobile. Serving from 4-7 pm. Enter the fairgrounds at the east end of Water Street. (If you went to the KVIK meal – the route is the same.) \n\n$13 – Steak sandwich + Shake  //   $11 – Cheeseburger + Shake\n\nThis Drive Thru meal supports the Chamber’s Winneshiek County Ag. Scholarships (high school graduates that are going to pursue a college major in an agricultural field) and the Herdsmanship Awards (recognizing animal care and cleanliness outside of the showring) at the Winneshiek County Fair.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/drive-thru-chamber-ag-meal/
LOCATION:Winneshiek County Fairgrounds\, 900 E Main Street\, Decorah\, 52101\, United States
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SUMMARY:2024 CHAMBER GALA - ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK
DESCRIPTION:The Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Chamber Gala on Friday\, April 26th at Impact Coffee from 6-9PM. 2024 is the 100th year for the Chamber nonprofit organization and we are pleased to celebrate this milestone with you! Member ticket price is $50 and includes hors d’oeuvres by Luther Catering and a celebratory glass of champagne. The event theme is Rock Around the Clock and suggested attire is business casual OR a themed look from your favorite decade. (One Best Dressed Award will be given at the end of the night.) We will be honoring each decade through themed games and live auction packages.\n\nChamber Gala Event Tickets and Raffle Tickets are available online HERE.\nThis event is open to both Chamber Members and Nonmembers.\n\nCan’t make the event? You can support the Chamber by buying raffle tickets for a 50/50 Cash Raffle or a Bulova His & Hers Watch Set donated by Hammel Jewelers. You do not need to be present to win! \n\n— \n\nChamber Gala Sponsors Make this Party A Success! Thank you to Big Ben Clock Sponsor Decorah Bank & Trust\, Grandfather Clock Sponsor KAR Auto Group\, Trusty Timepiece Sponsors Black Hills Energy and Hacker\, Nelson\, & Co.\, P.C. Live Auction Sponsor AJ Realty\, Fashion Sponsors The Dress by Morgan Lynn and Modish\, Game Sponsors Viking State Bank\, Driftless Yoga Center\, Inspire(d) Media\, and The Getup. Photo Memories by JB Holland. Classy Cocktail Sponsor Farm Bureau Financial Services Nicholas Wilz\, Financial Advisor
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/2024-chamber-gala-rock-around-the-clock/
LOCATION:Impact Coffee\, 101 W Water St\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women's Weekend Out 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd annual Women’s Weekend Out in Decorah\, Iowa.\nSWAG BAGS SOLD OUT! \nWomen’s Weekend Out is a 3-day shopping\, dining\, and entertainment extravaganza. Visit your favorite shops and find new ones. With more than 12 walkable blocks\, Decorah is sure to keep you and your girlfriends busy. Full list of participating shops is below. \nSwag Bag Tickets on sale now! (SCROLL TO BOTTOM OF PAGE) Every participating business contributes to the Swag bags – so they have great items from our local shops\, promotions\, and special deals. Contents in the bags vary. Pick-up is Friday\, April 5th and Saturday morning April 6th. Purchase yours at the link below. \nSpecial Events Include:\n\n—————FRIDAY\, APRIL 5TH —————— \n2-6 PM | Baubles by Bird | J. Tupy’s on Water Street.\nStylish handmade jewelry for all ages made by McGregor artisan Bird Skemp. \n4-7 PM | Bubbles\, Baubles\, and Bling Champagne Party | Agora Arts.\nA chance to purchase a mystery bag ($20) or a Mega Mystery ($40) during this sparkling happy hour event. \n430 – 530 PM | Friday “The Happiest Hour” w/ Driftless Yoga Center & Impact Coffee.\nKick off the WWO weekend at Driftless Yoga Center. Tickets are $25 available HERE for the one-hour Yoga + MOCKtail mini event. The hour is a breath-centered\, spring-focused yoga practice\, followed by a hydrating MOCKtail crafted by Impact Coffee’s Mixologist Brittany Grendler. \n6-715 PM | Sound Healing | Let Go Studio.\nRSVP Required. Cost $35. Space is limited. \n5 – 7 PM | Live Music & Craft Cocktails | Rendered Unique.\nLive music in the shop from 5-7pm with Bree Sauer and Katie Steege and Craft cocktails available from Traveling Tapster. \n7 PM | Bingo | Impact Coffee.\nFree to attend and participate. 7PM Start (but arrive early to secure a table.) Prizes for winners. Specialty Spring Drinks available for purchase. \n7 PM | Gallery Opening Event | ArtHaus.\nFeaturing emerging artists and tasting by PIVO Brewery. \n7 – 9 PM | Line Dancing | Convergence CiderWorks.\nInstruction from 7-8 PM and then dancing until 9 PM. Free to attend. \n8 PM | Live Music | Pulpit Rock Brewing.\nFree to attend. Musicians JJ Messerole and Ryne Doughty. \n830 PM | Comedy Show | T-Bock’s.\nTickets are $20 ahead of time and $22 at the door. Buy Tickets HERE on Eventbrite. General Admission seating is first come first served. Doors open at 7:30pm\, so come early to get your preferred seat and/or save a table for your group. Showtime begins at 8:30pm. Located in T-Bock’s Upstairs with a full bar that includes beer\, wine\, and cocktails. There is no food available Upstairs\, so feel free to join us on the main floor of the Restaurant for dinner before the show. Comedians Derek Zoo and Mark Poolos. \n—————-SATURDAY\, APRIL 6TH —————————– \n  \n830 AM | Style Show Brunch | Hotel Winneshiek.\nEight business join together to put on this popular Style Show in the Steyer Opera House at Hotel Winneshiek. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased in advance from one of the Style Show businesses (J. Tupy’s on Water Street\, Double Windsor Men’s Clothing Co.\, Driftless Yoga Center\, Modish\, Rendered Unique\, Revelation\, Sparrow’s\, Driftless Botanicals). The ticket includes catered brunch by River Road Bakery (Menu: Quiche Lorraine\, Salad & Fruit\, Assorted Pastries & Breads\, Coffee. For extra charge attendees can purchase bloody marys and mimosas). Style Show Sponsors include Assured Partners Brian\, Peggy\, Nikki\, Decorah Bank & Trust\, Edward Jones Nathan Paulsen\, Hacker\, Nelson & Co. P.C.\, Inspire(d) Media\, Northwestern Mutual\, Viking State Bank & Trust. \n9 AM | Strawberry Fields to Start the Day | Market 52.\nFREE delicious donuts & muffins from Gabby Lou’s (Harmony\, MN) and “Strawberry Fields” drink from Mill Street Mocha (Decorah\, IA). Local author Sue Lienau will also be on-sitefor a special book signing. Author of 2 books about Ruford\, an eagle that lives in Decorah. \n9 AM – 1 PM |  Craft & Vendor Show | Danan Lansing Building\, Winneshiek County Fairgrounds.\nHosted by Shine Bright with Brecka. Sponsored by Serenity Fitness and Kymar Acres. Featuring more than 30 vendors. Decorah Girl Scouts serving lunch. Free-will donation encouraged to benefit the Alzheimer‘s Association. \n10 – 1115 AM | Sound Healing | Let Go Studio.\nRSVP Required. Cost $35. Space is limited. \n10AM – Noon | Spring Launch  | Rendered Unique.\nShop Spring Collection while you enjoy Morning Mimosas\, Bloody Marys\, and spiked cold brew. Traveling Tapster onsite at Rendered Unique. \n10 AM – 3 PM | Pop up Shop with Nomad Camper Boutique | Salu Sauna + Wellness Spa.\nA remodeled camper carrying trendy women‘s clothing and accessories. \n11 AM – 1 PM | Cotacachi Leather Pop-up Shop | The Landing Market.\nFull grain leather purses\, clutches\, wallets\, crossbodies. Products designed in NE Iowa and handmade in Ecuador. \n2PM | SOLD OUT | Saturday Cocktail Class at Rendered Unique | \nJayme Tegeler\, owner of Traveling Tapster\, hosts a Cocktail Class featuring Margaritas\, Martinis\, and Mojitos! \n10 AM – 5 PM | Secrets of the Cellar | Empty Nest Winery.\nA showcase of the winery‘s vintage bottles dating back a decade. \n6-9 PM | Live Music with Steve Schroeder | Toppling Goliath.\nSteve Schroeder will be performing country favorites. Free to attend. Food & Drinks available for purchase. \n730 PM | Driftless Jazz Performance | Impact Coffee.\nLuther Musicians. Standard Jazz + Pop Covers. Vocalists\, brass\, and keys. No Cover. \n8 PM | Live Music | Pulpit Rock Brewing.\nFree to attend. Musician Luke Callen. \n——————–SUNDAY\, APRIL 7TH —————————–\n10AM | Sunday Champagne Tasting Experience at Rubaiyat Restaurant | SOLD OUT\nTicketed Event: 4 pours & a snack plate $35. Space is limited so call 563-382-9463 to reserve your spot.\n \n1 – 5 PM |  Secrets of the Cellar | Empty Nest Winery.\nA showcase of the winery‘s vintage bottles dating back a decade. Free. \n2-4 PM | Trivia  | Empty Nest Winery.\nFree to join. Teams capped at 6 people. \n——————————————————————————\n \nMore than 40 Participating Locations for Shopping & Special In-Store Events for the WWO Weekend: \n1 Ace Kitchen Place – Saturday has in-store product demos\, Kitchen Cash with qualifying purchase\n2 Agora Arts – Baubles & Bling Ring Event all weekend\, Geometry Event all weekend\n3 Alainn Medical Aesthetics and Health – Drawing for AnteAGE VRS system – a $140 value. Obtain a specially marked business card good for one free unit of Botox. At Agora Arts Friday (4-7PM) and Craft & Vendor Show (9AM to 1PM).\n4 ArtHaus – ReOpening of the Maker’s Market.  Shopping Saturday from 10AM to 6PM\n5 Cardboard Robot –\n6 Convergence CiderWorks – Paired Cider & Charcuterie Special all weekend long\n7 Decorah Hatchery\n8 Double Windsor Mens Clothing Co. – Featured in the Saturday Style Show\n9 Dragonfly Books – 20% off literary-themed tote.  Buy two pair of bookish socks\, get one free.  Spend $100 and get a free pair of Lilliput earrings (while supplies last.)\n10 Dress by Morgan Lynn\n11 Driftless Botanicals – Featured in the Saturday Style Show.\n12 Driftless Yoga Center – Happiest Hour Event on Friday Night\n13 Empty Nest Winery – Closed on Friday\, Open Saturday (10-5pm) & Sunday(1-5pm)\, Featuring “Secrets of the Cellar” with many wines being between 5-10 years old\, Trivia on Sunday 2-4pm (free to join\, teams of 6)\n14 The Getup\n15 Hammel Jewelers – Free diamond inspection and cleaning.\n16 Heavenly Made Gifts & The Gnome Store – Shop & sip wine samples from Eagles Landing Winery on Saturday from 1-3PM. \n17 Impact Coffee – Thursday Trivia. Friday Bingo. Saturday Draftless Jazz.\n18 Interior Design by Emily\n19 J. Tupy’s on Water Street – Baubles by Bird pop-up in the store (earrings\, necklaces\, other accessories)\, Treats & Give-aways in-store.\n20 K.L. Design – Special Hours for WWO: Shop & Enjoy Homemade Norwegian Lefse and Refreshments on Friday 4-6pm and Saturday 10AM – 3PM\n21 Kozi Pie Shoppe\n22 La Rana Bistro – Special Cocktail for the Weekend: Smokey Spring Paloma (mezcal\, grapefruit\, strawberry\, salt rim)\n23 Let Go Studio – Two Sound Healing Events (Must RSVP to Let Go Studio) Friday April 6th from 6PM – 715PM\, Saturday April 7th 10AM – 11:15AM\n24 The Landing Market – Sunny C Vodka Cocktail available at the Buzz all weekend.  (Vodka + Root 43’s pressed juice called ‘Sunny C’). \n25 Mabes Pizza\n26 Magic Morpho – Open Late on Friday\, Artist Popup: Brittnee from B. Noted textiles\, Angel Reader Joan Stone is in-store\n27 Magpie Coffeehouse & Cafe – Saturday.  avendar Mimosas for $5 from 730-930AM\n28 Margaret’s Boutique – 20% off all Spring tops!\n29 Market 52 – Open WWO: Friday 10AM – 5PM\, Saturday 9AM – 4PM\, Sunday 11AM – 4PM (Saturday Morning special author signing\, treats)\n30 Modish – In-Store Experience Classique Soiree: A Casual Chic Event\n31 Oneota Food Co-op\n32 Perfect Edge – 20% off all Bozz prints (Prints\, Postcards\, Stickers\, Magnets\, Ornaments) on Friday and Saturday while supplies last. \n33 Pulpit Rock Brewing – Live Music Friday & Saturday Nights\, Special beer “What a Cutie” available – brewed in collaboration with the Women on the Pulpit Rock team\n34 Rendered Unique – Friday Traveling Tapster at the shop from 4-8pm and Live Music from 5-7PM / Saturday\, Traveling Tapster from 10AM-Noon. / Free Gift w/in-store purchase of $75+.\n35 Revelation / Merle Norman Cosmetics / Les Wigs Renee – Kissable Lips Contest! Are your lips the most smooch-worthy? Come in\, try on a new lip color\, and kiss an entry form to find out! Winner receives $25 Gift Certificate. Serving refreshments with edible kisses! Specials throughout the store. Open late Friday until 8pm. Also featured in the Saturday Style Show!\n36 Rod & Rivet\n37 Rubaiyat Restaurant – Barrel aged isn’t just for the boys! Try a barrel aged red wine tasting flight.\n38 Salú Sauna & Wellness Spa – For every $100 spent in-store\, receive a free\, 30-minute\, sauna experience. Saturday pop-up shop with Nomad Boutique (10AM – 3PM)\n39 Seed Savers Exchange / Lillian Goldman Visitor Center\n40 Serenity Fitness – Find Serenity Fitness at the Craft & Vendor Show\n41 Shear Wonders & Shear Wonders Boutique – Kan Can and Judy Blue capris and shorts are here and JUST IN! A new line of Corkies Sandals.! Friday and Saturday 20% off storewide.\n42 Shine Bright with Brecka – Find Shine Bright at the Craft & Vendor Show\n43 Silver Birch\n44 Sparrow’s – Featured in the Saturday Style Show.\n45 StoryPeople – Launch of our one-time-ever Great Sculpture Closeout Sale. Free in-store treasures to share with the big and little sweethearts in your life.\n46 TBock’s Sports Bar & Grill – Friday – Comedy Night featuring Derik Zoo and Mark Poolos. $20 ticket available on Eventbrite. $22 at the door. General admission seating. Doors open at 730.\n47 Toppling Goliath – Saturday evening Steve Schroeder performing 6-9. Free to attend event.\n 
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/womens-weekend-out/
LOCATION:Decorah\, Iowa
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SUMMARY:Q1 Networking Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Casual\, come-and-go event that is useful to meet and chat with Decorah peers and Chamber staff.  Held quarterly at the Landing Market from 7:30 to 8:30 AM.\nCoffee provided by the Chamber. 
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/q1-networking-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Q1 Decorah\, Behind the Scenes
DESCRIPTION: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.\n \nQ1 Decorah\, Behind the Scenes featuring Stanley Engineered Fastening. \nGet to know one of Decorah’s largest employers from the manufacturing sector.  Stanley Engineered Fastening\, a division of Stanley Black and Decker\, “the global leader in precision fastening and assembly solutions.”  Learn about the role the Decorah site plays in the company’s global vision.  Meet members of the Decorah team and get a little taste of the Stanley work culture. \nTo register\, call 563-382-3990 or email the Chamber.\n(amanda@decorahareachamber.com or jessica@decorahareachamber.com)
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/q1-decorah-behind-the-scenes-2/
LOCATION:1304 Kerr Dr\, 1304\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Q1 Learning from Locals - Community Host Training: Understanding Local Tourism Assets
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nQ1 – Community Host Training – Understanding Local Tourism Assets \nThis class is best suited for those front line staff gearing up for a busy tourism season\, but is open to anyone hoping to better understand and share about the tourism amenities in and around Decorah. \nDecorah’s frontline and service industry staff are some of the community’s best advocates.  This class will share information about the tourism hot spots and trends in our region to equip staff with the knowledge and tools to help answer those tourist FAQs. \nJoin local tourism gurus Alyssa Ritter with Visit Decorah\, Lilly Jensen with the Driftless Area Scenic Byway\, and Benji Nichols with Inspire(d) Media to brush up on your understanding of tourism assets at a local level and expanding all the way to the Driftless Region.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/12420/
LOCATION:Pulpit Rock Brewing Co\, 207 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Empower Decorah Leadership Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe chamber markets this course to new residents\, employees who are newly-charged with supervising others\, and any young professional who is passionate about being connected to community. To register and pay by credit card\, complete the form below. To secure a spot and have your business invoiced\, email chamber staff directly at Jessica@decorahareachamber.com or call the chamber at 563-382-3990. Spots will be secured on a first come\, first serve basis. \n 
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/empower-decorah-leadership-course-2/
LOCATION:Varying Locations\, Decorah\, Iowa\, 52101
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SUMMARY:Annual January Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:RSVP by Monday\, January 15th\, 2024 to attend the Annual January Luncheon. \nFeaturing a Keynote Address from Jessica Rilling\, Executive Director of the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce celebrating the Chamber’s 100th year. \nMonday\, January 22\, 2024 • 12 p.m. Lunch/12:30 p.m. Program \n\nPeace Dining Room\, Dahl Centennial Union\, Luther College \nNo shuttles\, but visitor parking is available on the street near Dahl Centennial Union and in the lot behind Preus Library. Carpooling is encouraged. No cost to attend. Chamber Members and their staff are welcome! We will be joined by area partners as well as Luther faculty and staff.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/luther-luncheon-2/
LOCATION:Luther College\, 700 College Drive\, Decorah\, Iowa\, 52101\, United States
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SUMMARY:Restaurant Week 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 add vibrancy to the Decorah Area. Let’s show them some love! Check out special dishes\, special prices\, and great deals all week long. Be sure to check with restaurant’s social media for additional details\, business hours\, updates\, and more. \nFrom coffee shops to fine dining\, casual to international cuisine\, and world-class beverages\, Decorah has it all. With a collective commitment to excellence\, these businesses make Decorah a foodie destination in Northeast Iowa. During this week of recognition\, we encourage you to support\, celebrate\, and eat at these establishments. Get hungry and get to Decorah! \nDOWNLOAD A COPY OF RESTAURANT WEEK SPECIALS HERE. \nTwin Springs Supper Club\nThree-Course Meal for $30 (Available Wednesday – Saturday)\nCourse 1 – Choose Filipino Lumpia\, Spinach & Artichoke Dip\, House Salad\, Caesar Salad\, or Cup of Soup\nCourse 2 – Choose Iowa Cut Pork Chop (Grilled\, BBQ\, or Cajun)\, Chicken Breasts (Grilled\, BBQ\, or Cajun)\, Meatloaf w/ Gravy\, or Pasta Feature\nCourse 3 – Choose Brownie Sundae or Bread Pudding \nRubaiyat Restaurant\nFour-Course Meal for $45 (Available Wednesday – Saturday)\nCourse 1 – Cheese Plate\nCourse 2 – Mixed Green Salad or Prime Rib Chowder\nCourse 3 – Flat Iron Steak w/ Chimichurri or Chicken Parmesan\nCourse 4 – Dessert \nLa Rana Bistro\nDate Night Special for $65\nTwo Entree Specials + a Bottle of Featured Wine \nT-Bock’s Sports Bar and Grill\n(Closed Tuesday)\nNEW Teriyaki Rice Bowl w/ Broccoli (Beef / Chicken)\nSeasonal Winter Chicken Salad\nAppetizer Promo: Bone-in Wings $1 / each\nChocolate Torte Cake for $6 \nToppling Goliath\nSpecial Feature: Hawaiian Glazed Pork Loin\, served w/ Rice\, Blanched Broccoli\, Pineapple\, and Jalapeno relish\, seasame seeds\, Hawaiian BBQ sauce\n(TG Head Chef Jared Aschbrenner is preparing this same dish for Taste – A Professional Chef Competition hosted by Iowa Pork Producers) \nDon Jose  Family Mexican Restaurant\nQuesabirria Tacos (3) served with Rice & Beans\n(Shredded Beef w/ Onion\, Cilantro\, Cheese) \nMagpie Cafe & Coffeehouse\nTwo Breakfast Deals!\n1) 1/2 order of Uncle Bills Favorite + Rosemary Potatoes for $9\n(One buttermilk biscuit\, choice of meat\, scrambled eggs all smothered in sausage gravy)\n2) Yogurt & Local Granola + Bacon & Rosemary Potatoes for $9 \nImpact Coffee\nBuy any Bagel\, Get a Drip Coffee for Only $1 \nSabin Family Table\nTwo Featured Specials (Available Lunch or Supper)\n1) Iowa Pork Porterhouse + 2 sides for $14.99\n2) Kansas City Strip Steak + 2 sides for $19.99 \nWater Street Deli\nThree Cheese Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Basil Soup for $10 \nBlazing Star\nSpecial Bowl All Week: Squash Curry Bowl for $15\nFriday & Saturday Happy Hour Deals : 1 Bowl + 2 Beers for $20 from 5pm-6pm\nSunday Brunch w/ Bottomless Mimosas \nJustin’s at The Landing Market\nSoup Bowl Special Each Day\nPete-Rites (loose meat sandwich) made with Luna Valley Farm hamburger \nConvergence CiderWorks\nSpecial Events All Week!\nTuesday 4-8pm Tapas with Darryl – Brandade de Morue (Whipped Salt Cod Spread\, Bacon Wrapped Dates\, Brie Puff Pastry)\nWednesday 4-8pm Pizza Night w/ Brian\nThursday 4-6pm Cheese + Cider Happy Hour\nFriday 4-8pm River Road Bakery Special Cassoulet and Shepards Pie\nSaturday 5-7pm Prickly Ash Kitchen Popup / Cider & Apple Inspired Menu \nOld Armory BBQ\nFried Oysters! Get them individually ($2/each) or in Tacos.\n3 Fried Oyster Tacos for $15 (3 Oysters Breaded & Fried\, served w/ Sweet Pepper Slaw\, Green Onion\, Cilantro) \nMabes Pizza\nTwo Deals!\n1) $2 Off All Half Baked PIzzas for Pick-up\n2) $2 Off All Dine-In Pizzas \nKoreana Japanese Restaurant\nMonday – Friday Special Pricing on Rolls (2nd Roll 1/2 price!) \nKing Pin Entertainment\nMushroom Swiss Burger (1/2 lb) w/ Choice of Side for $15.00\nTurkey Club Sandwich w/Choice of Side for $17.00 \nMill Street Mocha\nSpecial Savory CONEcoction\nA Fits-In-Your-Cup-Holder Meat & Cheese Treat in a Blue Corn Chip Waffle Cone \nAll Vets Club\nFish Fry January 26th\nChoose Broiled or Beer Battered Deep Fried. Dinners include Side\, Soup\, and Salad Bar
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/restaurant-week-2024/
LOCATION:Varying Locations\, Decorah\, Iowa\, 52101
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SUMMARY:Lighted Holiday Parade
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the 32nd annual Holiday Lighted Parade.\nThis year’s theme is Let It Snow. \nAs 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 Street at the Vesterheim Museum. \nTo have a float in the parade\, please register HERE.\nRegistration closes Thursday\, December 7th. \nPhotos with Santa on the 2nd floor of T-Bock’s after the parade.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/lighted-holiday-parade/
LOCATION:Decorah\, Iowa
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Class: Google My Business
DESCRIPTION:Class led by:  StressLess Tech \nThis 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 Stress Less will also cover how you can quickly and easily update the information from your smartphone. \nAttendees are encouraged to bring their laptop and smartphone. \nNo cost to attend. \nRegister by calling 563-382-3990 or emailing the chamber. \n 
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/digital-marketing-class-google-my-business-3/
LOCATION:Stress Less Tech Solutions\, 2427 Tamarack Drive Rd\, Suite 2\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals - November
DESCRIPTION: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.\nBows & Beers!\n\nJoin 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 Benji\, while making one of our favorite paper projects – DIY Paper Gift Bows! Inspire(d) will even pick up your first beverage at Pulpit Rock\, so come join in the YP Holiday fun. \n——————————\nWe get asked all the time about the cutoff for “Young” and we say the general rule of thumb is 40(ish) but we promise to never card you! Chamber members and nonmembers welcome. No cost to attend. \n\nThe Young Professional Series is supported year-round by the 2023 Lead Sponsor Decorah Bank & Trust Co.\, Supporting Sponsors Stanley Engineered Fastening – Decorah\, IA and KAR Auto Group\, and Contributing Sponsors Oneota Valley Family Eye Care and Decorah Hy-Vee.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/young-professionals-december/
LOCATION:Pulpit Rock Brewery
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231223
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SUMMARY:Countdown to Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Decorah’s Annual Countdown to Christmas is back! Small Business Saturday (November 25th) – December 22nd. \nThis 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.  \nFor each $25 spent at participating retailers\, receive an entry in to the Countdown to Christmas drawing for a chance to win a Gift Bag filled with local merch and gift cards (Each of the bags are valued over $200). Winners are selected each Friday (December 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd). Must be 18 to enter and win. Maximum of 10 slips per transaction. \nWinners are called directly and announced on the Chamber’s Facebook Page. This Buy Local Initiative is led by the chamber with support from Visit Decorah and 40+ amazing local businesses! \nParticipating Locations: \nHeavenly Made Gifts & The Gnome Store\nThe Massage Studio\nMarket 52\nCardboard Robot\nVesterheim Gift Store\nConvergence CiderWorks\nKL Design\nT-Bock’s Sports Bar and Grill\nJ. Tupy’s on Water Street\nScooter’s Coffee\nThe Hairloom\nInterior Design by Emily\nHammel Jewelers\nModish\nFisk Farm & Home\nDragonfly Books\nThe Silver Birch\nShear Wonders Boutique\nMagic Morpho\nOneota Food Cooperative (Merchandise Only)\nRockweiler Appliance & TV\nRod & Rivet\nSerenity Fitness\nPulpit Rock Brewery\nRendered Unique\nDouble Windsor Clothing Co\nDecorah Hatchery\nPerfect Edge\nLetterWerks Sign City\nRed Roxy Quilt Co\nAgora Arts\nLulu & BBs Pet Market\nAce Kitchen Place\nAce Hardware\nThe Getup\nBlue Heron Knittery\nWinneshiek Wildberry Winery\nGames XP\nArthaus Makers Mart\nDriftless Yoga Center\nDonlon Pharmacy\nMill Street Mocha\nBig Driftless\nRevelation / Les Wigs Renee / Merle Norman\nMabe’s Pizza
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/countdown-to-christmas-2/
LOCATION:Decorah\, Iowa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231120
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SUMMARY:Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION: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 to browse for the community as a whole. Then click on the tagged shop to find details and their open hours. \nThursday November 16th at 6pm is the Hotel Winneshiek Annual Tree Lighting (Cookies\, Cider\, Hot Cocoa\, Visit from Santa)\nSparrow’s – Friday 10AM – 6PM Shop by Candlelight\, Enter to win a Candle Basket. Saturday 1-3PM Book Signing with Guest Author JoAn Stevenson\nMagic Morpho – Celebrating 1 year anniversary! – Prizes and gifts all week\, new merchandise and in-store specials.\nThe Landing Market – Special Treats: Buñuelos (Mexican rosettes)\, Ronnie’s Rolls\, $1 off Norwegian tacos\nInterior Design by Emily (located downtown Calmar) – Celebrating Pink Friday with in-store specials.\nRendered Unique – Pink Friday – Pick a pink ornament from the tree which contains an in-store special to be used that day.\nShear Wonders Boutique – Buy One\, Get One 50% off.\nPulpit Rock Brewing Co – #12 pack of Saftig IPA for $30.\nDragonfly Books – Craft your own ornaments from recycled book pages.  Serving hot cocoa.  A holiday-themed literary quiz to be entered into a drawing for prizes.\nWinneshiek Wildberry Winery – Free Christmas cookie and wine pairings.\nThe Getup – Scratch off ticket and a Snowflake-Making Station in-store.\nMill Street Mocha – Bring a receipt from a local small business and get $1 off any drink.\nDriftless Botanicals – Cookies and Cider (Friday)\,  Floor prizes – a musical game with prizes given out every 15 minutes (Saturday) \nHoliday Hootenanny held FRIDAY NIGHT- Brought to you by Rendered Unique\, Driftless Yoga Center\, Modish\, and The Getup.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/holiday-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Decorah\, Iowa
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SUMMARY:Community Connection Hour - Qtr 4
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Chamber’s last Community Connection Luncheon of 2024 on Wednesday\, November 8th which features The Porter House Museum’s new Museum Manager John Reynolds. \nThe Porter House Museum – former Decorah home of of Adelbert Field Porter and Grace Young Porter – is most often noted as a visitor destination because of its unusual and iconic “grotto-style” rock & fossil wall built by Adelbert in the 1940s. Today\, the museum offers tours\, special programs\, charming concerts\, and history presentations. Reynolds will share about the museum\, what he finds most intriguing about the property\, and his plans for the future of this 1867 home located in the heart of Decorah’s Broadway-Phelps Park Historic District. \nThis luncheon is held at and catered by Rubaiyat Restaurant. This is a ticketed event that starts promptly at Noon. A plated lunch will be served to attendees. Doors open at 11:50am. Chamber Member Ticket Price for Lunch is $10. Non Chamber Member Ticket Price for Lunch is $15. \nThank you to the following sponsors for making chamber-hosted networking/educational opportunities possible in 2023. \nContributing Sponsors: Oneota Valley Family Eye Care and HyVee Decorah\nSupporting Sponsors: KAR Auto Group and Stanley Engineered Fastening\nLead Sponsor: Decorah Bank & Trust
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/community-connection-hour-qtr-4/
LOCATION:Rubaiyat Restaurant\, 117 West Water Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231105
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SUMMARY:Wellness Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber is pleased to celebrate Wellness Businesses on November 3rd and 4th. The Decorah Area has a lot to offer when it comes to services for personal wellness\, self care\, and fitness as well as exceptional spaces for exercise outdoors and healthy lifestyle. \nThe Chamber will host a booth at the Decorah Area Farmers Indoor Market to showcase wellness businesses. Stop by to learn more about all the ways you can connect with wellness businesses. \nThis weekend is also a great chance to showcase several locations! Use this weekend for trying something new and giving the gift of time for your personal wellbeing. \nSerenity Fitness\nGrand ReOpening at New Location\nWelcome to the new Location! Serenity Fitness has their Grand ReOpening during Wellness Weekend. Stop in for the “Make & Take Bath Salt Bar” with Bath House Market on Friday\, November 3rd (9AM to Noon) or try a Zumba Class for the first time (Only $5 for the class!) on Saturday 830-9AM or  10-1030AM. \nIf you haven’t been in the space yet\, you can simply hop in during open hours to check it out — Friday Nov 3rd (6AM – 1PM) Saturday Nov 4th (8AM – 11AM) \n\nOneota Valley Family Eye Care\nLove Your Eyelids Open House\nEye Wellness Open House on Friday\, November 3rd\nLove Your Eyelids! Eyelids play an important role in the overall health of eyes. These simple structures keep things out of eyes and assist with eye hydration — and hours of screen time impact them. Stop by to learn how to help improve or maintain eyelid health including cleansing products\, makeup remover\, eye drops\, and sunglasses for UV protection. \nDriftless Yoga Center\nTry a Class for the First Time\nLocated in the third floor space of Impact Coffee\, the Driftless Yoga Center offers classes and hosts events. Use Wellness Weekend to visit the space and try a class.\n7AM Sculpt Class – strength and cardio-focused class\n8AM Dynamic Vinyasa – flow-inspired yoga class\n \nDecorah Farmers Market Indoor Market\nWinter Wellness Includes Local Food\nDanan Lansing Building\, Winneshiek County Fairgrounds 830 – 1130AM\nDecorah Area Chamber will have a vendor booth at this indoor market and be promoting a variety of Wellness Businesses that we are blessed to have in the Decorah Area. Stop by to learn about new wellness businesses (and old favorites) and score a special grab bag (50 available\, first come\, first serve). \nOneota Food Cooperative – Wellness Super Saturday Nov 4th  (9AM – 4PM)\nWellness Super Saturday at the Oneota Co-op\nThe Co-op is pleased to host Wellness Super Saturday from 9AM to 4PM on Saturday\, November 4th. Register to win one of 4 gift baskets* valued at $100-$300. Expect sampling and 25% savings on select brands. *Registration and pick up for gift baskets is in-store only\, No purchase required \n Salú Sauna + Wellness Spa\nFall Open House in the new space at 110 Washington Street\, STE 9\nThis new business is hosting their Fall Open House on Saturday\, November 4th from Noon to 130PM. Enjoy hot apple cider and pumpkin treats.Tours will take place each half hour with a free session given out after each one! View the Red Light Room\, Salt Room\, and the Nordic Cycle Room. Learn about the powerful benefits of infrared sauna and other healing services.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/wellness-weekend/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231025
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SUMMARY:Stay Safe\, Take a Break Event
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber Ag Committee will deliver 180 goodie bags to producers in the Southeast quadrant of Winneshiek County. \nStay Safe\, Take A Break Farmer Appreciation Event Scheduled for October 24th \nThe Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its 20th annual Stay Safe\, Take a Break event which celebrates and serves farmers during the fall harvest.  Stay Safe\, Take a Break began in 2004 to help fight farmer fatigue and keep workers safe in Winneshiek County during the fall harvest. \nThis event\, led by members of the Chamber’s Agriculture Committee\, will facilitate the in-field delivery of 180 goody bags to farmers in the southeast quadrant of Winneshiek County.  The bags will be filled with the donations from area businesses and have historically included items like work gloves\, tire pressure gauges\, and snacks.  The Chamber is currently accepting donations for these goodie bags from community members or businesses that would like to show appreciation for local producers.  Donations will be accepted through October 23rd\, at which time the Decorah FFA students will help assemble bags. \nWinneshiek County is home to more than 2\,000 active farms which raise hogs\, dairy and beef cattle\, corn\, soybeans\, hay\, and produce. The Chamber is proud to support this sector through the work of their Agriculture Committee which includes over 15 professionals from Winneshiek County.  Their work throughout the year supports educational events\, two scholarships\, and appreciation events like this. For more information on how you can contribute to this and other ag-related programs\, contact the DACC at (563) 382-3990.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/stay-safe-take-a-break-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
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SUMMARY:Witches Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Witches Night Out is a free\, walkable downtown event open to all featuring Halloween special events\, promotions\, unique concoctions\, and fun pop-ups.\nYou can BUY WITCH SWAG to get into the spirit of the night. (Includes a witch hat\, spell\, spooky surprise\, and drink ticket good for one Impact Coffee Witch Cocktail) \nParticipating Locations:\nAce Kitchen Place – Broom Test Drives\, Group Photos\nDragonfly Books – Shop spooky mysteries\, fantasies\, classic horror stories. Free tarot reading by Decorah Medium Paula Merfeld. Witchy-themed literary quiz\nAgora Arts – Black Cat Familiar Find\, Be entered to win prizes\nMagic Morpho – Cauldrons of Goodies\, Witchy Discounts\, an exclusive look at new inventory\, in-store prizes\nDecorah Hatchery – 25% Off Things with Orange\nThe Getup – Bloom Flower Farm Pop-up: DIY dried flower kits available so witches can make their own swag for their witches hat in-store and then repurpose it for decoration afterward! $10/kit. Refreshments served.\nExit Realty Driftless Group – Meraki Salon and Massage Pop-Up: $5 for 5 minute massage or $10 for 10 minute massage.\nRendered Unique – Bonfire\, S’more’s Bar\, New Spooky Merch\nSparrow’s – Spells\, Potions\, Elixirs with Bath House Market\nModish – Pouring Brews\, Permanent Jewelry w/ Funky & Forever\nHeavenly Made Gift Shop & The Gnome Store – Moonlight Specials\, Witchy Stitchy Steals\, Spooky Treats\, Brews Poured by Convergence Ciderworks\nShear Wonders Boutique – Open Late. BOGO 1/2 price for all regularly priced merch\nRubaiyat Restaurant – Witches Brew Cocktail\, Witches Stew\nSugar Bowl – Witch Hat Sundae\nPulpit Rock Brewery – Love Potion (Limited Release RockTail) on tap. (A fruited malt beverage w/ activated charcoal & glitter)\nImpact Coffee – Cocktails for Aspiring Witches\nLa Rana – Blood Moon Cocktail\nScooters – $1 Off the scary delicious Frankenscoot Energy Infusion (from 5-8pm)\nSpooky C&C Trivia at Impact Coffee –\nThe Depot Outlet – Halloween Gift Basket Drawing\, Monster Munchies\, Costumes for $1\n \n***Swag bags are picked up at the Chamber on October 19th from 10am to 6pm.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/11203/
LOCATION:Decorah\, Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231019T083000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
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SUMMARY:Networking Breakfast - 4
DESCRIPTION:A meet and greet with breakfast sponsors Quadrant Financial Services. \nCasual breakfast hour from 7:30–8:30AM for all membership.\nNo registration required. Held at The Landing Market. \nThank you to the following sponsors for making chamber-hosted networking/educational opportunities possible in 2023. \nContributing Sponsors: Oneota Valley Family Eye Care and HyVee Decorah\nSupporting Sponsors: KAR Auto Group and Stanley Engineered Fastening\nLead Sponsor: Decorah Bank & Trust
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/networking-breakfast-qtr-4/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231020
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT! BUY WITCH SWAG
DESCRIPTION:Includes a witch hat\, spell\, spooky surprise\, and drink ticket good for one Impact Coffee Witch Cocktail.\nSwag bags must be picked up between 10am and 6pm on Thursday\, October 19th.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/buy-witch-swag/
LOCATION:Decorah\, Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20230927T145750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T150643Z
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SUMMARY:Decorah Business Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Decorah Businesses Join in Vesterheim Commons Dedication Celebration on Sept 30th \n\n\n\n\nMore than 25 Decorah businesses will show support for Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum this Saturday for the Vesterheim Commons Dedication. \n\n\nSeptember 30 at 1:30 PM Vesterheim will host a public dedication for the new Commons building. The community event includes a ribbon cutting by the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce and welcome presentations. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy activities throughout Vesterheim’s Heritage Park from 2PM – 4PM with refreshments\, tours\, folk art demonstrations\, Decorah’s Nordic Dancers\, storytelling with Carol Hagen\, Eden Ehm on Hardanger fiddle\, and Luren Singers. \n\n\nAs a way to expand the celebration and show support for the museum\, the Decorah Area Chamber coordinated with area businesses. Twelve dining and drink establishments will offer a Norwegian feature. Sugar Bowl will do their gnome sundaes (typically only offered during Nordic Fest)\, TBocks Sports Bar & Grill\, Water Street Deli\, and Rubaiyat Restaurant will do Swedish Meatballs\, and Pulpit Rock Brewery will do a sale on Saftig cans. The new Salú spa has a special on their Nordic Cycle (cold plunge and sauna). Fourteen retail businesses will feature products. Agora Arts will have free samples of Uffda Juice\, Heavenly Made Gift Shop has a sale on gnomes\, and Decorah Hatchery will have Norwegian brand Kari Traa at 30% off. \n\n\n“Our local businesses are proud to show support for the Vesterheim Museum\,” says Chamber Director Jessica Rilling\, “and we hope that the dining and shopping features encourage people to extend their time in the Decorah area.” \n\nClick HERE for the full list of the September 30th features.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/decorah-business-collaboration/
LOCATION:Decorah\, Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230928T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20221103T171852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T172252Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals - September
DESCRIPTION:September 28th\n4:30 – 5:30PM\nAn hour-long gathering with a short program and time to network.\nHosted at a different business each time—sponsor’s choice.\nThe Chamber hosts Six Young Professional Events in 2023 \nThank you to the following sponsors for making chamber-hosted networking/educational opportunities possible in 2023. \nContributing Sponsors: Oneota Valley Family Eye Care and HyVee Decorah\nSupporting Sponsors: KAR Auto Group and Stanley Engineered Fastening\nLead Sponsor: Decorah Bank & Trust
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/young-professionals-october/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20221103T162757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T202207Z
UID:10000042-1694606400-1694610000@www.decorahareachamber.com
SUMMARY:Community Connection Hour - Qtr 3
DESCRIPTION:The Chamber’s Community Connection Luncheon for Quarter 3 is September 13th and features Christine Hess with the Alzheimer’s Association. Her presentation will provide information on the Alzheimer’s Assocation walk coming up on September 16th.  She’ll also share information on the work of the Alzheimer’s Association and how that national organization helps treat patients right her in Winneshiek County.  Christine will share information about her work locally and the amazing work of local memory care partner organizations. \nThis luncheon is held and catered by RUBAIYAT. This is a ticketed event that starts promptly at Noon. A plated lunch will be served to attendees. Doors open at 11:50am.\n\n\n________________________________________\nThe Decorah Area Chamber’s Networking Breakfast Series\, Community Connection Luncheons\, and Young Professional Events are made possible by 2023 Lead sponsor Decorah Bank & Trust Co.\, by our Supporting Sponsors Stanley Engineered Fastening – Decorah\, IA and KAR Auto Group\, and by our Contributing Sponsors Oneota Valley Family Eye Care and Hy-Vee (915 Short St #107\, Decorah\, IA\, Decorah\, IA).
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/community-connection-hour-qtr-3/
LOCATION:Rubaiyat Restaurant\, 117 West Water Street\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230831T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20221103T171729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T172153Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals - August
DESCRIPTION:August 31st\n4:30 – 5:30PM\nAn hour-long gathering with a short program and time to network.\nHosted at a different business each time—sponsor’s choice.\nThe Chamber hosts Six Young Professional Events in 2023 \n  \nThank you to the following sponsors for making chamber-hosted networking/educational opportunities possible in 2023. \nContributing Sponsors: Oneota Valley Family Eye Care and HyVee Decorah\nSupporting Sponsors: KAR Auto Group and Stanley Engineered Fastening\nLead Sponsor: Decorah Bank & Trust
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/young-professionals-august/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230817T083000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20221103T173650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T170738Z
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SUMMARY:Networking Breakfast - 3
DESCRIPTION:Casual breakfast hour from 7:30–8:30AM for all membership.\nEvent Sponsor hosts. Time to network.\nNo registration required. Held at The Landing Market.\nThe Chamber hosts 4 Networking Breakfasts in 2023 \nThank you to the following sponsors for making chamber-hosted networking/educational opportunities possible in 2023. \nContributing Sponsors: Oneota Valley Family Eye Care and HyVee Decorah\nSupporting Sponsors: KAR Auto Group and Stanley Engineered Fastening\nLead Sponsor: Decorah Bank & Trust
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/networking-breakfast-qtr-3/
LOCATION:The Landing Market\, 211 College Drive\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230629T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20221103T171516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T170603Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals - June
DESCRIPTION:June 29th\n4:30 – 5:30PM\nAn hour-long gathering with a short program and time to network.\nHosted at a different business each time—sponsor’s choice.\nThe Chamber hosts Six Young Professional Events in 2023 \nThank you to the following sponsors for making chamber-hosted networking/educational opportunities possible in 2023. \nContributing Sponsors: Oneota Valley Family Eye Care and HyVee Decorah\nSupporting Sponsors: KAR Auto Group and Stanley Engineered Fastening\nLead Sponsor: Decorah Bank & Trust
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/young-professionals-june/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20230623T185112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T185112Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Class: Web Presence & SEO Mastery
DESCRIPTION:Class led by:   Paul Greenberg\, Owner StressLess Tech \n \nOne-hour presentation about web presence and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Specifics on how to build a strong web presence\, drive traffic\, and improve search engine rankings. This class is good for small business owners who want to better understand online marketing and what to prioritize. Attendees will leave with key tools and tasks to make immediate improvements for their business. No cost to attend. Register by calling 563-382-3990 or emailing the chamber. Class size is limited.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/digital-marketing-class-web-presence-seo-mastery/2023-06-28/2/
LOCATION:Stress Less Tech Solutions\, 2427 Tamarack Drive Rd\, Suite 2\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20230623T185112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T185112Z
UID:10000063-1687939200-1687971600@www.decorahareachamber.com
SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Class: Web Presence & SEO Mastery
DESCRIPTION:Class led by:   Paul Greenberg\, Owner StressLess Tech \n \nOne-hour presentation about web presence and SEO (Search Engine Optimization). Specifics on how to build a strong web presence\, drive traffic\, and improve search engine rankings. This class is good for small business owners who want to better understand online marketing and what to prioritize. Attendees will leave with key tools and tasks to make immediate improvements for their business. No cost to attend. Register by calling 563-382-3990 or emailing the chamber. Class size is limited.
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/digital-marketing-class-web-presence-seo-mastery/2023-06-28/1/
LOCATION:Stress Less Tech Solutions\, 2427 Tamarack Drive Rd\, Suite 2\, Decorah\, IA\, 52101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230627
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20221007T193452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T174627Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Chamber Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the best Monday of your Summer at the 23rd annual Chamber Golf Outing – June 26th\, 2023. Teams of 4. On course games and shenanigans.\nReminder: golf carts should be reserved directly with Oneota Golf & Country Club. \nRegistration starts at 9:00AM.  Calcutta at 9:30AM.\nLunch available for purchase – Cheeseburgers\, Hot dogs\, and Brats. \nDinner included.  Prime rib sandwiches\, baked potato\, green beans\, salad bar\, and apple crisp. \nThank you  to our 2023 Golf Outing Sponsors.\nMabe’s Pizza\nJB Holland Construction\nRubaiyat Restaurant\nSERVPRO of Decorah\nBlack Hills Energy\nDecorah Workspace\nWalmart\nGundersen Lutheran\nHacker\, Nelson & Co\, P.C.\nViking State Bank\nDeco Products\nA&J Petersburg\nAccess Systems\nWinneshiek Medical Center\nT-Bock’s Sports Bar\nNagle Signs\nDixon Golf\nBeltone Hearing Centers of Decorah
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/2023-chamber-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Oneota Golf & Country Club\, 1714 Golf Road\, Decorah\, 52101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230615T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T040529
CREATED:20221130T200437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T171748Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Ag. Drive Thru - Steak & Shake
DESCRIPTION:Drive Thru for an easy supper on June 15th at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds! Choose either a steak sandwich or a cheeseburger from the Winneshiek County Cattlemen and pick from three shake flavors (chocolate\, vanilla\, strawberry) at the Winneshiek Dairy Promoters Moo Mobile. Serving from 4-7pm. Enter the fairgrounds at the east end of Water Street. (If you went to the KVIK meal – the route is the same.)\n$12 – Steak sandwich + Shake  //   $10 – Cheeseburger + Shake\n\n\n\nThis Drive Thru meal supports the Chamber’s Winneshiek County Ag. Scholarships (high school graduates that are going to pursue a college major in an agricultural field) and the Herdsmanship Awards (recognizing animal care and cleanliness outside of the showring) at the Winneshiek County Fair.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is made possible by support from Ag. Meal Sponsors (Anderson Law Office and Brynsaas Sales & Service)\, our 2023 Ag. Partners (WinnMed\, Viking State Bank\, and Farm Credit Services)\, and our 2023 Organizational Partners (Decorah Bank & Trust\, Stanley Engineered Fastening\, and KAR Auto Group.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChamber Ag. Committee:\nBob Kane\, Farm Credit Services\nNate Gebel\, Farm Credit Services\nDave Krieger\, Decorah Bank & Trust\nBrendon Kacher\, Decorah Bank & Trust\nCindy Hoyme\, Kerndt Brothers Bank\nTyler Hemry\, Kerndt Brothers Bank\nJess Rediske\, Red Roxy Quilt Co.\nDave Brenno\, Thompson Truck & Trailers\nMatt Burkey\, Northeast Security Bank\nMike Jacobson\, Northeast Security Bank\nAllie McIntyre\, ISU Extension for Winneshiek Co\nNicholas Wilz\, Farm Bureau Financial Services\nIsaac Luzum\, Viking State Bank\nKenzie Hovden\, Viking State Bank
URL:https://www.decorahareachamber.com/event/chamber-ag-lunch/
LOCATION:Winneshiek County Fairgrounds\, 900 E Main Street\, Decorah\, 52101\, United States
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