After years of planning, construction updates, hard hat tours, and watching progress rise floor by floor, the Clear Lake Chamber & Welcome Center is almost ready to open its doors.

On Friday, May 29, we’ll officially celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Chamber building and Welcome Center with a public ribbon cutting at noon followed by an open house from 1–5 PM. Everyone is invited to stop in, explore the space, and see what’s been taking shape in downtown Clear Lake.

For decades, the Chamber operated out of a small office that was built in the 1960s. It served us well, but as Clear Lake continues to grow as a destination, event hub, and year-round community, we simply outgrew the space. Our new facility was designed to better welcome visitors, support local businesses, and create room for collaboration. Inside, you’ll find an expanded visitor center, modern meeting and gathering spaces, flexible work areas, updated technology, and a space that finally reflects the energy of Clear Lake today.

You’ll also notice intentional details throughout the building. Natural textures, lakeside-inspired design, rooftop views overlooking downtown and the lake, and spaces created for both visitors and locals to enjoy.

This summer alone, the Chamber will welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors looking for recommendations, events, dining, shopping, outdoor adventures, and ways to experience Clear Lake. Now, we finally have a space designed to match that experience from the moment people walk through the door.

We hope you’ll stop by on May 29, take a look around, and help us celebrate this exciting new chapter for Clear Lake!

Grand Opening Details

Friday, May 29, 2026
12 PM Ribbon Cutting
1–5 PM Open House
Clear Lake Chamber & Welcome Center

Come see the new space, meet the team, and celebrate what’s next for Clear Lake!

Learn more about this project here.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Clear Lake Chamber to Host Grand Opening & Public Open House for New Chamber & Welcome Center

CLEAR LAKE, IOWA — The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Clear Lake Chamber & Welcome Center with a public ribbon cutting and open house on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 205 Main Avenue in downtown Clear Lake.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 12:00 p.m., followed by a public open house from 12:30–5:00 p.m. Community members, businesses, donors, volunteers, and visitors are invited to stop in, tour the new facility, and see the transformed space firsthand.

The project, part of the Chamber’s Building a Bright Future capital campaign, included a major renovation and expansion of the Chamber’s longtime downtown home. The updated facility was designed to better serve the community, support local businesses, welcome visitors, and provide space for collaboration, meetings, and event planning.

“We’re excited to finally open the doors and welcome the community into this new space. For decades, the Chamber has helped bring people together through events, tourism, business support, and community partnerships,” said Stacy Doughan. “The Clear Lake Chamber & Welcome Center is more than offices and meeting rooms. It’s a place built to bring people together, welcome visitors, support local businesses, and create the experiences that make Clear Lake special.”

The expanded facility features a larger welcome center, new meeting and collaboration spaces, rental office, improved accessibility, and a rooftop patio overlooking downtown Clear Lake and the lakefront.

The Chamber’s downtown office has served as Clear Lake’s visitor center since 1977 and welcomes thousands of guests annually. Chamber-hosted events attract more than 250,000 attendees each year and generate significant economic and quality-of-life benefits for the region.

The public is encouraged to attend the celebration and explore the new Clear Lake Chamber & Welcome Center.

For more information, contact the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at (641) 357-2159 or visit clearlakeiowa.com/future.