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ANNUAL CELEBRATION

The Annual Celebration offers an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and to kick off the New Year.  Our outgoing president passes the gavel to the incoming president, we honor a Friend of the Chamber, outgoing board members, Top 5 Under 40 Honorees, and more.  We welcome all to come network and celebrate the Chamber’s role in the community!

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Chamber Celebration spotlights 2024 successes and plans for 2025
Thanks to all who attended the Chamber’s 2025 Annual Celebration January 27 at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center. Here are a few highlights!
'Mike Doyle'
​Mike Doyle named 2024
​Friend of the Chamber

Mike Doyle was named the 2024 Friend of the Chamber! Mike is the administrator for Heartland Orthopedics. He served on the Chamber  Board of Directors from 2015 to 2020, and on the Director Transition Team in 2015-2016 when Executive Director Coni McKay announced places to retire after 19 years. He served as board president in 2016, the year new director, Tara Bitzan, was hired. Mike has been an active member of the Chamber Ambassadors since 2020, a long-time member of the Chamber Government Affairs Committee, and an important support and resource for  Chamber director and team.

'Lynn Arnquist receiving gavel from Brad Lenertz'
The gavel is passed
2025 President Lynn Arnquist, Customized Training Representative for Alexandria Technical & Community College, accepted the gavel from 2024 President, Brad Lenertz, Administrative Director for Alexandria Clinic, A Service of Alomere Health. Lenertz  received a caricature as a parting gift that features his love of the lake, his family, and his career path.


Ambassador & Membership Team Awards
'Ryan Hjelle'
Ryan Hjelle of Ellingson Plumbing, Heating, A/C & Electrical was named 2024 Ambassador of the Year
'Donna Ryan'
Donna Ryan of Glenwood State Bank was named Membership Team Member of the Year for 2024

'Alexandria Police Chief Scott Kent'
President's Award
The President’s Award is given by the outgoing Chamber board president to someone who best exemplified the Chamber theme for the year. 2024 President Brad Lenertz selected Chief Scott Kent of the Alexandria Police Department as the person who best exemplified the “Building Tomorrow” theme. In addition to his law enforcement training, Kent has gone through implicit bias training and now facilitates the trainings to other officers in Minnesota and Illinois. He graduated from the FBI National Academy, is a Certified Learning Facilitator for Adverse Childhood Experiences curriculum, and was appointed to the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.  Lenertz noted that Chief Kent is dedicated to 'Building Tomorrow' through the professional development of his team and for building a spirit of community-minded officers and staff.

$80,495 in Chamber Bucks were distributed locally in 2024!
'Douglas Machine Logo'
Douglas Machine was the top Chamber Bucks partner in 2024 purchasing $14,995.
'Diamond Buick GMC logo'
Diamond Buick GMC was the 2nd highest Chamber Buck purchaser in 2024 with $9,000

2025 Top 5 Under 40 Young Professionals
The Chamber and Echo Press Newspaper partner to honor young professionals who are doing amazing things in the community. Honorees are selected through a nomination process based on professional achievements, community involvement, and overall depth of qualities. These honorees included Tyler Notch, Owner/General Manager of Alexandria Shooting Park and Owner/COO of Lakes Area Arms; Jenna Hill, Special Education Teacher for Alexandria Public Schools; Courtney Childers and Kari Ziesemer, Co-Owners of McCarten Design and Pinecasa Rentals; Jennifer Olson, Chief Human Resource Officer for Alexandria Technical & Community College; and Lisa Duberowski, Population Health Manager for Vivie.
'Top 5 Under 40 Young Professional honorees'
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  • ABOUT US
    • The Chamber and Visitor & Resource Center
    • Our Team
    • Our Volunteers
  • Our Community
    • Visit Us
    • Make Alex Home
    • Do Business Local >
      • Chamber Bucks
      • Pride of the Lakes
    • Jobs
    • History
  • Programs
    • Chamber Programs
    • Chamber Events Calendar
    • Past Event Resources
  • Members
    • Member Directory
    • Member Login
    • Join Us!
  • In the Know
    • Chamber App
    • Email Sign Up
    • Blog
    • Business Resources
  • Young Professionals
    • About AAYP
    • AAYP Events
    • AAYP Newsletter
    • Join Us!
  • Community Calendar