Chamber Newsletter - August 2018 OLD
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Mission Statement: The Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce is an advocate for promoting a healthy business clim<br />
Board of Directors Officers:<br />
Chair<br />
Les Anderson<br />
Martin County<br />
Farm Bureau<br />
Vice Chair<br />
Sara Pierce<br />
Pierce Accounting<br />
and Tax Services<br />
Board of Directors:<br />
Deb Barnes<br />
Lakeview Methodist<br />
Health Care Center<br />
Stephanie Busiahn<br />
Visit Fairmont<br />
Zephanie Cole<br />
Align Chiropractic &<br />
Acupuncture, PLC<br />
Dave Cone<br />
Kahler Automation<br />
Corporation<br />
Staff:<br />
Past Chair<br />
Kerry Nagel Allen<br />
MRCI<br />
Treasurer<br />
Tom Lytle<br />
Bank Midwest<br />
Brandon<br />
Edmundson<br />
Krahmer, Shaffer<br />
& Edmundson, Ltd<br />
Mandi Kosbab<br />
Edward Jones<br />
Luke Long<br />
Hy-Vee<br />
Steve Pomerenke<br />
Compeer Financial<br />
Ann Terfehr<br />
Dan’s Appliance<br />
Kandi Menne<br />
Office Manager/Director of<br />
Communications<br />
info@fairmontchamber.org<br />
Benjamin Landsteiner<br />
Marketing & Social Media<br />
Coordinator<br />
benjamin@fairmontchamber.org<br />
Miranda Larsen<br />
Finance Coordinator<br />
finance@fairmontchamber.org<br />
Contact Information:<br />
Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce<br />
323 East Blue Earth Avenue<br />
P.O. Box 826<br />
Fairmont, MN 56031<br />
Phone: (507) 235-5547<br />
www.Fairmont<strong>Chamber</strong>.org<br />
Weathering transitions<br />
By: Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> Board of Directors<br />
As summer continues to offer up some of the<br />
best reasons to live in Minnesota, we stop to take a<br />
brief glance back in the rearview mirror to appreciate<br />
and celebrate what a busy and successful month of<br />
July! The Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> Board of Directors<br />
continues to work through the transition process and<br />
will be holding interviews this month. The Board has<br />
appointed <strong>Chamber</strong> Board Member and Executive Director<br />
of Visit Fairmont, Stephanie Busiahn, to serve<br />
as Interim President during this transitional phase.<br />
The month of <strong>August</strong> will bring another<br />
wave of the signature events that help to make Martin<br />
County what it is. Be sure to join us for the Blue<br />
Ribbon Pork Cook-off at the Martin County Fair, and<br />
while you are there, stop by the informational booth<br />
we share with other local non-profit organizations.<br />
The end of <strong>August</strong> will mark the beginning of the<br />
Advance tickets for the Martin County and Minnesota<br />
State Fairs are now available at the Fairmont<br />
Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce.<br />
The <strong>2018</strong> Martin County Fair<br />
is Monday, <strong>August</strong> 13 through Sunday,<br />
<strong>August</strong> 19. Season Passes are available<br />
for $25 when purchased in advance<br />
versus $30 at the gate. Daily admission<br />
prices are $8 every day except Saturday<br />
when admission rises to $10 and<br />
Sunday when the cost is $5. Advance<br />
ride tickets are also available at $17 for<br />
10 rides with wristbands discounted<br />
to $18 (good for unlimited rides during<br />
designated hours on Wednesday<br />
and Friday). Get your Martin County<br />
Fair tickets at these advance rates by<br />
Monday, <strong>August</strong> 13.<br />
The Minnesota State Fair is<br />
just around the corner, beginning <strong>August</strong> 23 and running<br />
through Labor Day, September 3. Come in and get<br />
your Pre-fair Admission tickets for just $11. Regular<br />
Martin County Leadership program, and the season<br />
of change becomes more real as summer starts to<br />
drift away and autumn rolls through. No matter the<br />
season, the Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> remains committed<br />
to promoting a healthy overall business climate<br />
in the Fairmont area and continually providing<br />
our members with the highest level of value in their<br />
membership.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> Board of Directors<br />
Les Anderson (Chair), Kerry Nagel-Allen (Past Chair),<br />
Sara Pierce (Vice Chair), Tom Lytle (Treasurer), Deb<br />
Barnes, Stephanie Busiahn, Zephanie Cole, Dave Cone,<br />
Brandon Edmundson, Mandi Kosbab, Luke Long,<br />
Steve Pomerenke, Ann Terfehr<br />
Discount Fair tickets available!<br />
<strong>August</strong> 13 - 19, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Aug. 23 - Sept. 3, <strong>2018</strong><br />
gate prices are $14 per adult, and $12 for Seniors (65+)<br />
and youth (ages 5-12). Advance ride tickets may also be<br />
purchased at a rate of $15 for 25 tickets, with prices rising<br />
to $25 for 30 tickets, or $40 for 54<br />
tickets once the fair begins. The everpopular<br />
Blue Ribbon Bargain Book is<br />
also available this year at a cost $5 per<br />
book. State fair tickets will be available<br />
at the chamber office through<br />
Wednesday, <strong>August</strong> 22.<br />
Pre-Season Passes to the Martin<br />
County Fair can also be purchased<br />
at Bank Midwest, CCF Bank, Fareway,<br />
First Farmers & Merchants Bank, Hy-<br />
Vee, Profinium and State Bank of Fairmont.<br />
Stop into the <strong>Chamber</strong> Office to<br />
get the best rates on all your county<br />
and state fair tickets. Our office is located<br />
at 323 East Blue Earth Avenue in Fairmont. Give<br />
us a call at 507-235-5547 with any questions or to find<br />
out more information.<br />
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