A NOTE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR
Chamber members,
Time flies. I can’t believe it’s already September with fall fast approaching. This month is notable for Labor Day, the return to school, and the exciting 50th Anniversary of the James J. Hill Days. September 6 – 8 will be filled with 175 Street Market Vendors, 23 food trucks, games, free live music, a parade and so much more. Check out the schedule of events here.
Special thank you to all those who have donated to the Wayzata Bay Fireworks Show on Saturday, September 7. You can still make a difference with a donation to ensure the show is a booming success! Click here to learn more.
Volunteers during the festival are still needed! Please consider signing you, your family, or your coworkers up for a shift. Whether you’re working the beer tent, welcoming guests, or assisting Street Market vendors, you will be making an incredible impact.
- Mixing Business & Cocktails, Thursday, September 12th at 4 pm at Lago Tacos Plymouth. Join fellow Chamber members for this fun networking event with special guests Mayor Jeff Wosje and City Manager Dave Callister. You will receive key Plymouth City updates and items of interest while enjoying some delicious fare sponsored by Jason Hines and the Lago Tacos team. Register here >>
- Driip IV Welcome Visit & Ribbon Cutting Celebration, Tuesday, September 17 at 4 pm. Meet owners Dr. Shamanie D.C. and Dr. Christopher Frykman D.C., R.N. Hear about their practice in the west metro area and learn how to maximize your health and performance for your best life. Register here >>
- EmpowHER Women’s Network September Luncheon, Tuesday, September 24 at 11:30 am at Atria Corporate Center in Plymouth. This month’s roundtable topic will be focused on Goal Setting and finishing 2024 strong. Come network with other amazing women business professionals, and engage in meaningful conversations. Registration fills quickly! Register here >>
- Minnetonka Business Council, Wednesday, September 24 at 7:30 am at Carlson Towers. Connect with other Minnetonka business leaders and build strong relationships with key city leaders, learning about programs to help businesses start, grow, and thrive. Register here >>
Lastly, the 2024 Chamber Person of the Year event is just around the corner on Thursday, October 10. We are just days away from announcing the amazing recipient! We hope to see you at this great program as we celebrate an outstanding Chamber and community member. Click here to register.
Keller Williams Premier Realty – Lake Minnetonka
MEMBER UPDATES
J. Carver’s 10th Anniversary Celebration weekend is September 12-14! Join them for three days of award-winning J. Carver spirits, cocktails, delicious food, festivities, and a few surprises. Buy your tickets today! Congrats to this team on 10 years!
A big congratulations to The International School of Minnesota which has earned top honors in all six education categories in the Star Tribune’s Minnesota’s Best awards!
Wow! We are blown away by the big victory for Wayzata Sailing/Wayzata Yacht Club as they were crowned the 2024 U.S. Youth Triplehanded Champion, bringing home the Sears Cup. Congrats to all on this amazing accomplishment!
Congratulations to oh baby! on their 30th anniversary. What an incredible 30 years of providing stylish and adorable looks for infants and kids!
The spooktacular Boo Bash Dash and Boo Blast is Saturday, October 26! Race registration is now available. Click here to learn more >>
Give a Wayzata Welcome to our New Members!
- Combined Insurance
- Driip IV
- J2 Creative Works
- Rare Landscapes
- Taft Stettinius & Hollister
- Working Conversations, LLC
Be Sure to Support our Renewing Members
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- Alerus Bank
- Baja Haus
- Bell Bank Mortgage
- Bodyshifters
- Community Member – Daniel Goldman
- Dan Gustafson, Coldwell Banker
- Fierce Decorum
- Gina Maria’s Pizza
- Lakeside Decking
- Lunds & Byerlys
- Maverick Risk Partners, Inc.
- Nautical Bowls LLC
- Pacifier
- PureAlchemy Design
- Sathre – Bergquist Inc.
- Spavia Minnetonka
- Stonebay of Orono Senior Living
- The Soap Tree
- The Thinking Spot
- Tonka Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Union Home Mortgage
- Urban Air Adventure Park
- Vaida Wellness Center
- Wings for Widows
View profiles in our Member Directory.
WHO’S HIRING?
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- YogaSix Minnetonka – Studio Manager
- Ispiri Design-Build
- Lago Tacos – Plymouth
- Abra Kadabra Environmental Services
- City of Plymouth – Seasonal Jobs
- Crew Carwash
- Red Cow Wayzata
- Northwestern Mutual
- Pilates MN
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Wayzata Public Schools
- Hammer Residences
- Northern Taphouse
- Josefina
- 6Smith
IS YOUR BUSINESS HIRING? LET US KNOW AT INFO@WAYZATACHAMBER.COM
The Countdown is on! Three Days Away…
CHECK OUT THE JAMES J. HILL DAYS ONLINE VERSION OF THE SPECIAL INSERT IN THE SUN SAILOR!
August Ribbon Cutting Celebrations!
Submit Your Questions and Make Your Voice Heard
The Greater Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with the League of Women Voters Wayzata-Plymouth to raise awareness and encourage our members to participate in local candidate forums. These forums are crucial, as several races in the west metro will directly impact our business community.
Have a question you’d like to see answered at the upcoming Wayzata Mayor/City Council Candidate Forum? Submit your questions to the Chamber by emailing info@wayzatachamber.com. Questions will remain anonymous. Your input is valuable, and we want to hear from you!
Member Tip: Data Update Coming!
We are so excited to announce that within the coming months, Wayzata Area Chamber Members will see positive changes to their member portal. If you have any major profile changes, please email info@wayzatachamber.com and stay tuned for more information coming soon!
