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Chamber Social Media Class

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The very first Chamber Social Media Class will be taking place on May 17th from 2PM-3:30PM at the Minnesota Discovery Center Media Arts Lab and all Chamber members that are interested in learning or improving upon their social media skills for business promotion are invited to join!

FREE to attend!

There will not be any food served at this event and there will be no food or drink permitted in the lab, so make sure to get your lunch before attending!

RSVP for the May 17th Class

email: info@chisholmchamber.com

What will the Chamber Social Media Class cover?

  • Strategies to expand your audience
  • Content creation basics
  • Learning how to use analytics
  • How to create & promote your “brand”
  • Methods to make content creation easy & seamless
  • How to manage expectations, disappointment & how to handle the wake of success!

Social media is a broad and constantly shifting sea, and having a business page on any platform can take your business to the next level if you use the tools at your disposal! We at the Chisholm Chamber believe that helping everyone to succeed is critical in making the Chisholm community successful. With this class we are hoping to give you the confidence and basic knowledge necessary to start your journey into the vast sea of social media advertising. 

 

If you would like to know more about the Minnesota Discovery Center’s new Media Arts Lab, visit this article about it! 

Want to know more about upcoming Chisholm area events, businesses and news? Check us out on our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website!

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United for Veterans Raffle

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United Way of Northeast Minnesota is holding their annual United for Veterans Raffle drawing on May 11th at Tom & Jerry’s Bar, and it’s not too late to get your ticket. It is $100 per ticket for a chance to win one of forty CASH prizes! With only 400 tickets available for purchase that is a one in ten odds chance of winning. Participants are not required to attend the drawing to win either, but drawings are always fun because honestly everyone is just full of energy on drawing day!

Cash Prizes for the United for Veterans Raffle Include:

  • 1 Winner Receives: $8,000
  • 1 Winner Receives: $4,000
  • 1 Winner Receives: $2,000
  • 2 Winners Receive: $500
  • 15 Winners Receive: $200
  • 20 Winners Receive: $100

If you would like to purchase your ticket(s), because the more you have, the better your chances, call or text 218-295-2424 or email elizabeth@unitedwaynemn.org. Are you feeling lucky? You should, these odds are fairly close to the roll of a dice, just saying, and on top of that it’s for a great cause!

Want to know about more United Way of Northeast Minnesota Events, fundraisers & volunteer opportunities? Visit them on their official website!

Check out more Chisholm area events, businesses, and news by visiting us on our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website.

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Norton Shield Summer Classes

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Norton Shield Summer Classes will be taking place from May through August and will instruct students on gun safety as well as getting them comfortable with firing their weapon through a controlled firing range course while under observation. This class will instruct prospective gun  carriers on safe weapon handling and safety so that they may receive their permit to carry. A safe gun handler is a great gun handler, to sign up for a class visit their class registration page and see everything that is offered!

Norton Shield Summer Classes dates:

  • May 11th 5PM to 8:30PM – Hibbing Gun Range
  • May 25th 5PM to 8:30PM – 116 W Lake St, Chisholm
  • June 6th 5PM to 8:30PM – 116 W Lake St, Chisholm
  • June 22nd 5PM to 8:30PM – Hibbing Gun Range
  • July 6th 5PM to 8:30PM – 116 W Lake St, Chisholm
  • July 13th 5PM to 8:30PM – Hibbing Gun Range
  • August 5th 8:30AM to Noon – Hibbing Gun Range
  • August 31st 5PM to 8:30PM – 116 W Lake St, Chisholm

Want to know more about Norton Shield & their mission? Visit them at their official website!

Want to know about more upcoming Chisholm area events, classes & news? Visit us on our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website for more!

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1950’s Sock Hop Burger Bash

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Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill will be holding the 1950’s Sock Hop Burger Bash on May 18th from 4PM-6:30PM! Attendees should dress up in their best 1950’s outfits (think “Mad Men”). Participants pay $12 per person and receive a burger basket that includes a hamburger/cheeseburger, fries, pickles, coleslaw, & a cookie. The burger basket is dine-in or dine-out but why not stay for the party?

Jim’s has a variety of costume parties & music throughout the year and is the place to party on Lake Street, and with summer around the bend what better time is there for a good ol’ fashioned themed costume party? 

Tickets are available at Jim’s Sports Club, Keyboard Liquor or the Chisholm Community Foundation. All benefits go toward the Chisholm Community Foundation!

Spend an evening in the 50’s and get lost in jukebox jams, swing dancing, and get into that classic Americana aesthetic. Hop on down to Jim’s on Lake Street for the 1950’s Sock Hop Burger Bash, don’t be a square!

 

Visit Jim’s Sports Club Bar & Grill on their website for menu items & news

Want to see more events in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website for events, our business directory, and news!

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Hibbing Campus Open House

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Looking for Local College Opportunities? Stop in to the Hibbing Campus Open House!

Minnesota North College’s Hibbing Campus Open House will be taking place this Thursday, April 20th from 3:30-6:00 PM. Learn about programs, see hands-on demonstrations, tour the campus, and have the opportunity to meet faculty, staff, and students. No RSVP needed to attend, all are welcome!
 

Interested in becoming a student?

Receive assistance with your application, financial aid, and more! ALL ages are welcome to come explore all that Minnesota North College has to offer! Potential students & parents are encouraged to check out this great opportunity to see everything that Minnesota North College has to offer. 
 

More About Minnesota North College & Hibbing Campus

Located in the heart of the Iron Range, Hibbing was one of the first cities in the nation to expand educational opportunities by opening a junior college in 1916, making Hibbing’s community college one of the oldest two-year colleges in the country. Originally housed in the historic Hibbing High School, the college moved to its current campus location in 1969.

Visit their Facebook Page for posts, events & news! 

 

 
 

 

Want to know about more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website for more info!

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Longyear Memorial Fountain Fundraiser

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Dinner For a Cause? Come out to the Longyear Memorial Fountain Fundraiser April 24th, 11AM-6PM!

Press Lloyd Post 247 will be hosting the Longyear Memorial Fountain Fundraiser at the Chisholm Senior Center on April 24th from 11AM-6PM. Proceeds from the event will be going toward maintaining the Longyear Lake Veteran’s Memorial Fountain, which is a very important feature in our community on top of being an installation devoted to honoring our armed forces. Helping Press Lloyd in raising money to assist in maintaining this key feature of Chisholm is as easy as getting dinner for the family, no cooking, cleaning, just food and community!

About the Memorial Fountain Fundraiser Dinner:

  • Rosie’s Famous Pasta, Sauce, Meatballs, Bread & Butter
  • $10/plate
  • Dine-in, Take-out, or Delivery!
  • April 24th, 11AM-6PM
  • Chisholm Senior Center

About Press Lloyd Post 247:

Press Lloyd Post 247 is a local non-profit organization that is committed to mentoring youth, sponsoring wholesome programs, assisting the community, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and devotion to fellow service members & veterans.

About The Memorial Fountain:

A veteran’s memorial located in Longyear Lake by the docks. A great view when fireworks are in town and during sunsets!

 

 

For questions contact Jamey at (218) 966-2219

Check out the official event page on Press Llyod’s Facebook!

Want to know about more events & news in the Chisholm area? Visit us at our Chisholm Area Chamber of Commerce website and see our blog posts & directory!