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Vision Statement: The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce will b Chamber Member Business Briefs 4 Sterling Drug (507)238-2797 "Have a holly, jolly Christmas with the best deals of the year at Sterling Pharmacy. We've created a series of weekly deals to help you find everything you need to dazzle your holiday guests and astound your gift-getters! Watch our website (YourSterlingPharmacy.com) and our Facebook page (Sterling Fairmont) for updated deals as you roll into the gift-buying season. Not sure what to buy? A Sterling gift card is the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for friend. Our store is packed full of fun and unique home décor, clothing, kitchen items, gifts, gourmet food, and even a huge selection of toys! And if anyone in the family gets sick heading into the holidays, don't forget about our new Test & Treat option. Available to patients five years and older, this option allows rapid and reliable testing and treatment for strep throat, RSV, flu, and COV- ID-19. Your Sterling Pharmacy team can test and treat Monday through Friday from 11am to 4pm. Tests are $75 per person. For questions, stop in or give us a call at 507.238.2797." The Marina Lodge (507) 235-5990 THE MARINA LODGE Brings back POETS Club (and no, there are no poems) The Marina Lodge will bring back an old Fairmont tradition of POETS club on Fridays from 5-7:00 in the Sisseton SkyBar. Live music, free appetizer buffet, and happy hour pricing for everyone. The first time you come you will get your free membership card. Each time you come you will get card stamped. When you have 5 stamps you turn in for a new card and a free beverage. What a great way to end your week. Come check out POETS club at The Marina Lodge. Fairmont Opera House (507)238-4900 The Fairmont Opera House is still hosting shows at off site locations in Fairmont. Fri. December 15: Mick Sterling Presents- A Grand Ole Opry Christmas at Cutting Edge Fittness Sun. December 17: Mankato Symphony Orchestra Presents: The Messiah at Fairmont Grace Luthern Church Tickets are available online at fairmontoperahouse.org/tickets Fairmont 5 Theatres (507)399-7788 Looking to attend one of our FREE Merchant Matinees this season? We ask you to stop by one of the many sponsoring businesses in the community to pick up free tickets! Look for this poster when you're out and about to see where. This series is only possible because of their generous contributions, and we can't thank them enough! December-7th, 8th& 9th National Lampoons Christmas Vacation December 14th, 16th & 17th Dr. Suess' The Grinch December 22nd, 23rd & 24th The Polar Express United Hospital District (507)238-1287 United Hospital District (UHD) is pleased to announce that the Dulcimer Clinic expansion project continues to progress smoothly and on time. Most recently, construction on the basement of the addition has been completed, allowing the construction team to start on the ground level walls and roof. UHD continues to prepare for the transition and currently plans on moving into the building on March 1st, 2024. Construction will be ongoing while operations resume in the main clinic, with the add-on set to be finished on May 1st, 2024. Gold Finch Estates (507)235-9405 Come home for the holidays with Goldfinch Estates Senior Living in Fairmont, Minnesota! Moving into senior living can help you or your loved one get back independence, increase socialization, and enjoy the change of seasons free from worry of winter snow and ice. Guests will enjoy delicious holiday cookies & refreshments, guided tours and meet our Resident Ambassadors. You can relax with peace of mind, knowing that your needs are being met with our new Aspire - Life on Purpose lifestyle model, all within our beautiful community. RSVP to Brody Bents at 507.262.1401 or email brodybents@vistaprairie.org Business Briefs are one of the many benefits of being a Chamber member. Deadline for the January Community Connections insert is December 21. Please limit to 100 words or less. Lengthy submitted briefs may be included, but on a space available only. A photo or business logo can also be included. No pricing allowed. Examples are: open houses, expansion, new managers/employees, new product, Milestone anniversaries, events, awards, etc.
e recognized as the leader in assisting area businesses to prosper. Chamber Member Business Briefs Rotary The Fairmont Rotary Club is set up for their annual book sale which takes place inside the Five Lakes Centre. The book sale is a free will donation with all proceeds going to benefit the Fairmont Rotary Club STRIVE mentoring program. Book donations are also being accepted at the site, there are barrels labeled for anyone looking to drop off books during the book sale. The book sale runs now through the end of the year. Thank you to our community for the continued support! ~Erica Berhow, Fairmont Rotary President Valero Renewables (507)728-4010 AREA ROBOTICS PROGRAMS RECEIVE $12,500 FROM 2023 VALERO BENEFIT FOR CHILDREN Fairmont Area Schools and Martin Count West Robotics programs each received a charitable grant of $12,500 from the Valero Benefit for Children this year, thanks to the Valero Texas Open golf tournament and associated events. Due to the incredible generosity of Valero’s business partners, donors and sponsors, $23 million in net proceeds from the Valero Texas Open will be distributed to agencies across the United States. Re/Max Total Realty (507)235-5666 Holiday Open House Friday, December 8th,2023 Join us at our Fairmont Office (1007 E. 10th Street) for a little Holiday Cheer Chamber Bucks make Great Gifts! By now most of you have started with your holiday gift giving. Keep in mind that one of the easiest gift you can give is " Chamber Bucks". How do "Chamber Bucks" work? "Chamber Bucks" are actual checks and can be used at any Martin County Business that accepts checks for payment! When using Chamber Bucks, if your purchase is greater then the amount of the gift certificate you pay the remainer of the amount. Who can buy "Chamber Bucks"? Everyone! We accept cash or Hyvee- Fairmont (507)238-4323 Join us on Saturday, December 16th as we will have a very special visitor - SANTA!! Santa will be at your Fairmont Hy-Vee on December 16 from 2:30pm-4:30pm. Join us for holiday fun. Red Rock Center (507)235-9262 December at the Red Rock is full of holiday cheer. Come and join us for music, art, and a beautiful quilt exhibit by the Prairie Star Quilters. We are also hosting the Christmas Tea fundraiser at the Chubb House this year. For complete details visit our event page on Facebook. Fairmont Roofing (507)235-8565 “Some of the Fairmont Roofing team were able to come together and give back to the community during their yearly Thanksgiving Meal Give-Away! Made possible by the generous contribution from company owners, Marcus & Alisa Eytcheson. It was a pleasure serving the community!” check when purchasing the gift certificates. If you are a business owner ot manager that wants to give your employees a Holiday bonus while supporting local businesses. This is the perfect way to do so. if you are a business accepting "Chamber Bucks" you deposit them like you would with any other check right into your bank account. Thank you fot shopping local. The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 323 E Blue Earth Ave. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 5
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