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Breakfast Burritos & Tacos at VEMA on Lake Street Thursday December 8th from 7AM-11AM with delivery available! Get your breakfast early and in town at VEMA (Voices for Ethnic and Multicultural Awareness) 12 W Lake Street in Chisholm. 

Street Tacos $3 each or 4 for $10 and add elote for an additional $5! 

Looking for a late night snack? VEMA is available to help you out December 9th & 10th.

Friday December 9th 11 PM-3AM

Saturday December 10th 11PM-3AM

Grab your Burritos & Tacos while they’re hot!

Call them to order ahead at (218)-262-9839

About VEMA

To lift up the voices of all people in our communities that experience racism, discrimination, injustice and/or predjudice. To enact change, educate, and provide cultural experiences. To provide resources to community members who are affected by issues of racism, discrimination, and injustice.

VEMA was founded in the spring of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Seraphia Gravelle (Aguallo), Elizabeth Robinson (Allen), and Nathaniel Coward began the work of educating the community and providing a voice for people of color throughout the region. Historically there has been a lack of representation as well as complaints and concerns falling on the deaf ears of the leaders of the regional community. VEMA stands united to work against racism and injustice. Through educating not only the members of VEMA but also the community surrounding them, they intend on chipping away at the systemic and blatant racism that exists throughout their community. In addition to education, a priority of VEMA is to ensure accurate and adequate representation as the community as a whole works to disrupt racism and discrimination.

Read more about VEMA, their upcoming events, and their mission on their website!

Chisholm Chamber

The Chisholm Community Foundation has planned a Bridge of Peace Memorial in honor of the late Senator David J. Tomassoni for his 30 years of service in the Minnesota legislature and the many ecnomic initiatives he directly and indirectly championed.. A memorial arch and recreational plaza will be built on the Bridge of Peace located on the Longyear Lake causeway , the memorial will also honor Iron Range veterans of all military conflicts, many of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice.

The project is is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2023. As the fiscal intermediary for the project contributions should be made out to the Chisholm Community Foundation (CCF). Contributions are tax deductible and donors will be provided with a tax receipt from the St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The CCF, an affiliate of the St. Paul & Minnesota Foundation, is a permanent, philanthropic endowment for the enduring benefit of our community. It secures, manages and allocates investors’ gifts for charitable purposes in the Chisholm area, working to improve the quality of life for local residents.

To make a donation for the Bridge of Peace Memorial for Senator David J. Tomassoni send a check directly to CCF or visit them on their website!

Chisholm Chamber

We would like to welcome Chisholm Chamber’s New Member, Martin Motors!

Martin Motors is a Used Car Dealership located in Grand Rapids, MN that offers repair and service. With years of industry experience, they have become familiar with certain makes and models and determining which ones tend to be built to last. Although they can help you find anything your heart desires, they specialize in trucks/suv’s, economical/budget cars, and sports/muscle cars.

Martin Motors, Inc. offers a great selection of reliable, used vehicles from many of the leading auto brands. Their knowledgeable sales team can answer your questions as well as provide a vehicle history report to help you buy with confidence. They invite you to stop by the lot today and let them connect you with a great vehicle.

If you’ve been struggling to get financing on your next vehicle, Martin Motors, Inc. will go to work for you. They specialize in financing customers with imperfect or no credit histories and are focused on helping you repair or rebuild your credit while putting you in a reliable, newer model vehicle.

Once again, to Chisholm Chamber’s New Member Martin Motors, Inc., we’re happy to have you here in Chisholm!

Visit their website to see what vehicles they currently have available or to grab a quote!

Chisholm Chamber

October Buddy Backpack packing sessions will be on Tuesday, October 4th & Thursday October 20th. The Buddy Backpack program is designed to help children in the area who are in need or at risk of going hungry.

UWNEMN hopes to provide a safe and fun Buddy Backpacks experience for everyone, and we appreciate your cooperation in the following for the 2022-2023 school year:

• We are looking for up to 50 people per packing session. Please do not arrive more than 15 minutes before the session.
• Upon arrival to the UWNEMN building, volunteers will drive through the gate and park in the parking lot. Volunteers will enter through DOOR #4. 
• Volunteers will be asked complete a volunteer release form, unless completed online before arriving. This form will be completed once per school year, as in the past.  They will also receive their name tag with table number and job duty.
• Volunteers are asked to not touch any items on their tables before the staff kicks off the session.  This means there will be no opening of boxes, stock piling additional items, or starting to pack any bags.
• Job duties will be pre-assigned. If you have any concerns, please contact michelle@unitedwaynemn.org.  

• Volunteers are asked to wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes or boots.

• If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness on the day of your packing session, please contact us to reschedule.

Thank you for volunteering to pack this critical food for local children and your understanding of the guidelines put in place. UWNEMN will continue to do our very best to keep our volunteers, staff, and local children safe!

Volunteers for Buddy Backpacks must be 12 or older.

Join the October Buddy Backpack session(s) and make a difference in the community!

To apply or to read more on the program visit United Way of Northeast Minnesota on their website!

Chisholm Chamber