Lake Waconia Fireworks
Tuesday, July 4th | Show starts at dusk
Huge thanks to the Waconia Lions Club and all the businesses, organizations, and community sponsors for supporting the 4th of July Fireworks over Lake Waconia!
Favorite spots to watch the show:
- Island View Golf Club
- Lake Waconia Regional Park
- Lola's Lakehouse
- The Winery at Sovereign Estate
- Hill near Target and Twin Cities Orthopedics
- From a boat on Lake Waconia
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Raffle Tickets Available Now!
Raffle tickets are for sale now in support of the Lake Waconia Fireworks Festival. Raffle tickets are $25 each and only 1,000 are available. The drawing for the Ice Castle will be held Thanksgiving weekend. Proceeds from the raffle fund the Lake Waconia Fireworks Festival. Contact Gary at gfritz@myht.bank to buy your tickets!
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July Coffee Connection
Thursday, July 6th | 7:30-9:00AM
Gather & Grow Food Shelf
11 S Elm St, Waconia
Bring an item to donate to the food shelf, network and connect! We'd love to hear what's new with you and your business. Coffee and a light snack will be served. No need to register. Stop in for as long as your schedule allows. FREE! Hope to see you there!
| | A Message from the President | |
Open for Business
by Christine Fenner
President, Waconia Chamber of Commerce
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There is always a lot going on in Waconia during the summertime: taking kids to their summer activities, the 4th of July, the Carver County Fair, getting out on Lake Waconia, or even just enjoying the weather on a patio, something is always happening. A big thing happening this summer is the continued construction affecting Main and Olive Streets. The construction season affects everyone in one way or another. I’d encourage you to continue to support our local businesses who are particularly affected by it.
The purpose of this construction is to improve our streets, utilities, pedestrian facilities, and drainage of the downtown area. This project is happening in two phases. Phase 1, which runs from Summer 2023 – Summer 2024 and affects the section of Main Street that runs between Maple Street and Olive Street. Phase 1 also affects the section of Olive Street between Main Street and First Street. Continue Reading...
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Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Statewide Policy Tour
A discussion on how the legislative session impacts businesses.
| | Pictured: Christine Fenner, Members of the Minnesota Chamber Policy team, Minnesota House, Rep. Jim Nash | | Thank you to J. Carver Distillery for hosting the location site! | |
KinnRidge Mobile Phlebotomy
Brion Stubbs
(612)361-1381
9975 Valley View Rd STE F, Eden Prairie
Mobile Phlebotomy
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Love INC Carver County
Al Norby
(612) 805-7178
1600 Bavaria Rd, Chaska
Non-profit
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Magnolia North
Nicole Lemmerman
38 W Main St, Waconia
Boutique Retail
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Pinnacle Woodworking
Jeff Grengs
(612) 597-8651
Woodworking
| | Monthly Membership Renewals | | Help us thank these businesses for their commitment to the business community! | | Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Institute, P.A. | | | Ambassador Visits & Ribbon Cuttings | |
Primary contact: Matt Wentzlaff
8850 Island View Road, Waconia
952-737-2300
True 'N' Fair Tree Care has been in business since 2018 and offers tree removal and trimming, lot clearing, and emergency tree care services for both commercial and residential clients. Matt and team service Waconia and the West Metro Area.
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318 E Lake St, Waconia
952-442-4954
Lola's Lakehouse is celebrating the opening of their newly remodeled deck on the lake with a ribbon cutting. They're also celebrating 15 years of business this year - congratulations! Check the Lola's website for a schedule of events and live music, and head out to try the summer menu.
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Primary contact: Ashley Klatte-Olson
44 W 1st St, Waconia
Ruthie's House Vintage was inspired by Ashley's grandmother Ruthie, who taught Ashley how to score great finds at rummage sales as a child. All items in the shop are hand selected and thoroughly cleaned. Visit Ruthie's House Vintage on Facebook for current hours.
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| June Chamber Luncheon Recap | |
Waconia Then and Now
Ever wonder what Waconia was like when there were no houses on Lake Waconia or what it would be like to go downtown and see Humphrey Bogart’s latest film at the theater?
Thank you to our favorite retired Waconia High School history teacher, Clark Machtemes, for presenting several old pictures (with photo credit going to the Carver County Historical Society). Other long-time Waconia residents and historians present included, Ron Machtemes, Paul Melchert, Darrel Sudheimer, Kim Mackenthun, Steve Yetzer, Keith Peters, and Wendy Petersen-Bjorn. They reminisced about Waconia’s fascinating history and gave us a glimpse of the community we love from decades ago.
Special thanks to the American Legion Post 150 - Waconia, MN for hosting our luncheon location and to Iron Tap for catering lunch.
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Magnolia North Boutique Grand Opening
Saturday, July 1 | 10:00-5:00PM
Magnolia North Boutique
38 W Main St, Waconia
Come celebrate the grand opening of Magnolia North Boutique on Saturday. Be the first to shop all the fun new arrivals and enjoy exclusive perks like a FREE GIFT with $75 purchase. Plus, enjoy sips and sweets all day. Congratulations on your Grand Opening!
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Spirit of the Vine Music Festival
Sunday, July 2nd | 12:00PM
Sovereign Estate
9950 North Shore Road, Waconia
Spirit of the Vine - Music Festival is a day-long event with nationally acclaimed Christian contemporary artists. Featuring We are Messengers, Jason Gray and hometown favorite Jenn Bostic. The main stage is located at the edge of the vineyard with beautiful views overlooking Lake Waconia. Click the button below for tickets!
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2023 Art Stock Art, Wine & Music Festival
Saturday, July 8 | 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday, July 9 | 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Parley Lake Winery
8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia
Art Stock is a 2-day art & music festival in a picturesque setting. The Arts Consortium of Carver County welcomes all artists and festival-goers to the 2023 Art Stock Art, Wine & Music Festival which includes an assortment of exciting new artists, as well as old favorites, representing diverse media such as photography, sculpture, wearable arts, glass, fibers, painting, and more… there is truly something for everyone! No reservation needed.
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Waconia American Legion Post 150 Parking Lot Party
Saturday, July 8 | 4:00PM - Close
Waconia American Legion Post 150
4 E Main St, Waconia
Waconia American Legion Post 150 will be hosting a Parking Lot Party. This event will feature live music by the THE BINGOS from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and drink specials all night! Post 150 will also be serving food specials that include pork burger baskets, BBQ rib baskets, chicken wings, onion rings, and fries!
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Cottage Lake Home Tour
Thursday, July 13 | 2:00PM - 4:00PM
7345 West Shoreline Dr, Waconia
Iron River is proud to present their latest project, the Cottage on Lake Waconia. Project managers, carpenters and designers will be onsite to answer questions about the Cottage and what it took to make the magic happen. You will also have a chance to win a dream weekend at the Cottage. Beverages and light refreshments will be served. RSVP to info@ironriverco.com
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Joint Chamber After Hours with SouthWest Metro Chamber
Thursday, July 13 | 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Parley Lake Winery
8280 Parley Lake Road, Waconia
Network and connect! No fee to attend and no registration needed.
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Vacation Bible School
July 24-27th | 9:00AM - 12:00PM
Trinity Waconia
601 E 2nd St, Waconia
Are you ready for an out-of-this-world adventure this summer? Then join Trinity for their space-themed Vacation Bible School!
Your child will learn about God’s incredible power and love as they journey through the stars, discovering planets and meeting friendly alien creatures along the way. And, don’t miss our wrap-up picnic celebration on Sunday, July 30 starting at 10:45 am where participating kids will sing at our outdoor worship service then enjoy a picnic lunch and games following. The VBS program is open to all kids entering grades K-4 (2023-2024 school year).
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Waconia Kids Triathlon
Friday, August 4th | 9:00AM
Safari Island Community Center
1600 Community Dr, Waconia
Please register by July 14th to guarantee a t-shirt.
The Waconia Kids Triathlon is perfect for kiddos looking for a way to "TRI" the sport of triathlon or tune up their skills for a larger race. The race will offer kids a safe and fun environment for racing.
To encourage participation and enjoyment for all, this is a non-timed event. However, we do have awesome finisher medals that look just like the medals they've seen parents collect over the years! We encourage parents to manually time their child if they are interested in a time for their race.
There will be no race day registration.
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Concert Tickets Available Now
August 8th | 7:00PM
Carver County Fairgrounds
501 W 3rd St, Waconia
Experience the excitement of live music under the open sky with some of the hottest up-and-coming artists in the country music scene. The Carver County Fair welcomes the SONGS OF TODAY, STARS OF TOMORROW TOUR featuring Ashley Barron and Headliner Chad Brock with Opening Act Jarrod Turner. Get your tickets today and join in making the 5 BEST DAYS OF SUMMER the BEST it's ever been.
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Chamber Booth at the Carver County Fair
The Carver County Fair kicks off on August 9 and the Waconia Chamber will once again host a booth in the Carver County Commons building. The booth is staffed by chamber members and is a member benefit for you to utilize and promote your business. The schedule sign-up is open now! Click below to sign up.
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17th Annual Waconia Chamber Golf Scramble
Monday, July 17
12:00PM Shotgun Start
Island View Golf Club
This year's event is a construction theme with the tag "Tearin' it Up!" Proceeds of the event support your Waconia Area Chamber of Commerce. Golf registration is now full, but you can still join us on the Vandy's Grille at 4:30PM for the 19th Hole BBQ. Registration required (included for registered golfers). Click below to register now.
We are seeking donations for the silent auction to help make the event a big success. If you have any items or services that you’d like to contribute, we would be so grateful! Your donation will not only support the event, but it will also help us continue to serve our community and promote local businesses.
The Silent Auction will open online on Friday, July 7 and close on Monday, July 17 at 5:30PM.
| | Chamber Calendar - July 2023 | |
JULY 4 Lake Waconia Fireworks, Dusk @Lake Waconia Regional Park
JULY 6 Coffee Connection, 7:30AM-9:00AM @Gather & Grow Food Shelf
JULY 12 Board of Directors Meeting, 11:30AM-1:00PM @Waconia City Hall
JULY 13 Retail Meeting, 8:00AM-9:00AM @Waconia City Hall
JULY 13 Joint Chamber After Hours, 4:00PM-6:00PM @Parley Lake Winery
JULY 17 17th Annual Chamber Golf Scramble, 11:00AM @Island View Golf Club
JULY 20 Ambassadors, 8:45AM @Waconia City Hall
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Chamber Office Closure
The Chamber office wil be closed on Tuesday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.
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