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Shop locally with these Black Friday Sales!
Our local retailers have some great Black Friday promotions in store for you! Here are the deals that our Chamber members shared with us: Kramer Ace Hardware: They're running a Thanksgiving Week Event, from Wednesday, November 25- Sunday November 29. View their sale flyer for details (and don't miss the 50% off one item...
Clear Lake Signature Drink Results
The Clear Lake Signature Cocktail contest was held in August, 2015. The winning drink was created by Diana Symonds, realtor with McQuaid Agency. Her cocktail, the "Clear Lake Breezer," was voted the winner by a panel of 5 judges. Scoring was based on appearance, creativity of drink name, taste, representation of Clear...
Why Clear Lakers Choose to Shop Locally
Shopping locally is important to our community. Here are some reasons why Clear Lakers choose to shop at local businesses: Loni D. I think it is important to shop local because it makes our communities thrive. The money stays in the area and helps our local business owners stay open. If there is a local store you just...
5 Fun Indoor Activities for Kids this Winter
When the temps start to drop, the pleas for fun things to do heat up. Yes, there's a ton of outdoor fun to be had in the winter, but if you're not in the mood to bundle up, here are some great ways to keep the kids happy indoors this winter at Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce member businesses. Lake Theater. The...
Clear Lake Wins Iowa Tourism Award
The Iowa Tourism Office and the Travel Federation of Iowa presented 27 awards recognizing excellence in the tourism industry in 2015 at the Iowa Tourism Conference. “Iowa is fortunate to have passionate people working hard every day to advance the tourism industry and grow the state’s economy,” said Shawna Lode, manager...
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in Clear Lake, Iowa! The greenery and lights are wrapped tightly around the light poles downtown, ready for wintry weather and festive celebrations! The sounds of Christmas music fill the streets with joy. The season kicks of with a special holiday preview night at many of...
Trish Celebrates 20 Years With The Chamber
1995 was a special year in Chamber history. On November 16, 1995, Trish Fundermann Bridges Pletcher Fundermann was hired! On her 20th Anniversary, we asked her a few questions about her tenure at the world’s greatest job. What is one thing you’ll never forget? First and foremost, I will never forget Dave Collins, who...