Small Small Business (SSB) has been helping small businesses throughout rural Minnesota, including Pine County. Among the many struggles facing most businesses is perhaps, the most critical: the need for an effective online presence. Some businesses don’t realize they need it; some know they need it but it’s too intimidating; some believe it will be […]
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Currents and Currency: Coalition seeks to build economic strength across St. Croix watershed
In an economy trending toward ever-increasing automation, how can people living in the St. Croix watershed — a region built on lumbering, milling, and farming — ensure a vital economic future? This multifaceted question will inspire discussion when economic and community development groups gather online February 18 from 9:00-10:30, exploring ways to partner for success […]
Grants Available for Pine County Businesses, Deadline Feb 5th
Pine County businesses and non-profits impacted by the pandemic can apply to receive financial assistance to help with expenses incurred during the pandemic. Eligible businesses:• Business or non-profit with a physical presence in Pine County• $10,000 of revenue in 2019 or 2020• Documented financial hardship Eligible expenses:• Mortgage or rental payments• Communication or enforcement of […]
Pine City Community Blood Drive, February 16
Memorial Blood Centers will return next month for the next Pine City Community Blood Drive. Blood donors are needed every day to sustain a safe an adequate supply and blood is an essential part of emergency preparedness. We have implemented additional precautionary measures to ensure a safe donation environment, and we are looking for donors! […]
Lakeside Market Co-op
The owners of the Floppy Crappie Lakeside Pub have opened up a new venture on the property with the Lakeside Market Place. This co-op venue will provide 3,000 sq feet of shopping space for rent. 10 x 10 booth spaces are now available for a monthly rental fee of $75. Interested vendors should contact Sheri […]
Journey through the Nativity
Families are invited to take part in this local scavenger hunt style event, Journey through the Nativity, a collaboration among Pine City area churches. The idea, created by Bry Clementson, Kids Ministry Director at Journey North Church, will provide families with a fun activity during this holiday season. The scavenger hunt will be open for […]
Final Week for Snowflake Gallery
Celebrating the work of local artists is something woven into the fabric of the Pine Center for the Arts. This non-profit arts community has been a part of Pine City for over 10 years now and the annual tradition of the “Snowflake Gallery” continues to showcase a wide variety of talented artists. For 2020 there […]
Holiday Madness Returns Saturday, December 5th
This Saturday the community will be lighting up with a different experience for our community members to enjoy! There will be Holiday Madness shopping opportunities at a variety of locations across town. Smaller boutique locations have been set-up in order to maintain safe social distancing practices this month. A few locations that we know of […]
Vacancy on Chamber Board
The Pine City Area Chamber of Commerce has an opening on the Board of Directors that will begin a new two-year term on January 1st.
Holiday Madness: Drive Thru Lights Display
The Emergency Executive Order 20-99 that goes into effect tonight allows for an exemption for Drive-Thru events to still be held. The Chamber has been planning for the Light-Up Drive activity in our community for the last several weeks, but at this time the participation from businesses and organizations is low. We are asking our […]