East Central Minnesota Pride, the nonprofit that has been holding regional LGBTQ pride events for 15 years, announced this week that they have officially canceled the event originally slated for June 6, 2020. This decision comes after a wave of large event cancellations and postponements due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic. As large events across […]
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Pine County Property Tax Notice
Pine County Commissioners have approved a temporary reduction in penalty fees for the May 15th payment of property tax payments. Please review the specific details below provided by Pine County.
Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club plans virtual club meeting
The Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club will return this month with a virtual meeting on Tuesday, April 28th at 6:00 PM. This month the sessions will focus on developing a product and bringing it to market. Meeting details included below.
Wings North Update
Wings North Hunting club will open on Friday, April 10th. The Clubhouse will remain closed, but staff will be able to maintain safe social distancing for release of birds into the fields for their members. Chuckars & Quail will be available Friday morning and Pheasants will be available in the afternoon. Reservations can be made […]
2020 Business Directory Now Available
Each year the Chamber publishes a printed directory listing of our members. Directories are available from our office each year and used in folders for new business visits, relocation packet requests, or new resident welcome packets. This publication is made possible by our members and the advertising support they provide for this Business Directory. We […]
GPAE Announces COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
The Greater Pine Area Endowment Advisory Board has pledged use of their 2020 funding resources in response to the COVID-19 emergency. Funds will be used to assist organizations in the Greater Pine Area service area, designated by the Pine City School District ISD 578 boundaries. Proceeds will be used to makes grants to nonprofits and […]
Local Food Shelf Announces Updated Hours
Last week the local food shelf, operated by Family Pathways, announced updated hours of operation across the region. These new hours also come with a need to call ahead and request a time for curbside pick-up. Please review the list below for the location nearest you and schedule a time for your pick-up.
More Local Business Updates
As the “Stay at Home” order goes into effect tonight at 11:59pm, more of the local businesses in our community have had to adjust the way in which they will operate, or have had to close their doors to regular, walk-in operations. We have compiled this list for your information. Dale’s Heating & Appliance will […]
Participate in our “Chamber Bucks Challenges” while you #stayhomemn
This week the Chamber launched the first two “Chamber Bucks Challenge” postings on our Facebook Page. We will be posting new challenges throughout the month of April while our community is experiencing a wide variety of changes to everyday life due to COVID-19. Community members are invited to post a photo in the comments of […]
Resources for Businesses & Organizations during COVID-19
Sales Tax Payment Extension for Eligible Businesses In line with the state’s continued response to COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is granting a 30-day Sales and Use Tax grace period for businesses identified in Executive Order 20-04. During this time the department will not assess penalties or interest. Identified businesses with a monthly Sales […]