Wake Up Alexandria!

Wake Up Alexandria is an informative one-hour social networking event held the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. Each event is sponsored by a different Chamber member at their location. A “buck and a business card” gets you in the door (public and non-Chamber members welcome). All members may give a brief announcement about their business or an upcoming event. All dollars collected are donated to a local non-profit.

​Thanks to our friends at Pope Douglas Solid Waste Management we are now offering recycling and organics recycling at our Wake Up events!

>> Click  here to view upcoming Wake Up Alexandria dates!

Pot of Gold

The Pot of Gold drawing is a highly anticipated part of our Wake Up Alexandria event. The Pot of Gold is generously sponsored by Chamber members who donate business items, discounted services or gift certificates. Sponsors of the Pot of Gold are promoted through email blasts, displayed at the event, published on the Chamber website and listed in a press release when the Pot of Gold is won. If you are interested in being a sponsor contact Jess Ptacek at 320-763-3161 or info@alexandriamn.org. 
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​"What an awesome September 2018 I had!  I was so very surprised and excited to win the Pot of Gold at the Chamber of Commerce gathering called Wake Up Alexandria.  I was absolutely amazed at the amount of items and coupons given as gifts!  From restaurants to computer services and hotels to marketing it was truly astounding!  Some of the items I can use with my family and some are specifically related to promoting my business - great idea!  Anyone that wins truly wins so much more than what's in the basket.  As I've visited and thanked the nearly 60 businesses that donated I've met so many wonderful business owners and employees from the Alexandria area.  The ROI (Return on Investment) as a Chamber Member has paid off exponentially.  Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and to the many businesses of Alexandria!"
- Irmadene Hanson, MAGNIFY Your Influence

Current Pot of Gold Sponsors

  • 3M Abrasive Systems Division Plant
  • Alex Rubbish & Recycling, Inc.
  • Alexandria Area YMCA
  • Alexandria Clinic, A Service of Alomere Health
  • Alexandria Farmers Market
  • Amy Christopherson - State Farm Insurance
  • AMS Digital Productions
  • Andria Theatre
  • Avon Independent Rep. - Mary Becker
  • Bethany on the Lake
  • Brophy Lake Resort
  • Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra
  • Corral Saloon & Eatery
  • Doherty Staffing Solutions
  • Douglas County Developmental Achievement Center
  • Echo Press Newspaper
  • Escape Room Alexandria
  • Evolve Orthodontics
  • Executive Express
  • Garden Center / Fat Daddy's​
  • Gardonville
  • G'Mariecee Portrait Studios
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore
  • Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
  • Healing Touch Massage/Bodyworks & Spa
  • Hilltop Lumber & Rental Center
  • Innovative Builders, Inc.
  • Irmadene Hanson - MAGNIFY Your Influence
  • Jim's Electric Company Inc.
  • Knute Nelson
  • Lakes Area Celebrations
  • Let's Go Fishing Alexandria Lakes Area
  • Local Level Marketing, LLC
  • Manpower
  • Past & Present Home Gallery
  • Pike & Pint Grill
  • Pioneer Public Television
  • Pro Staff
  • Profile by Sanford
  • Quality Computer Services of Central Minnesota, LLC
  • Rose City Sign
  • Runestone Electric Association
  • Runestone Museum Foundation
  • Signmax
  • The Blue Rooster Shoppe
  • Titus II, Inc.
  • Vital Fit Club
  • West Central Sanitation
  • Winning Edge Graphics, Inc.