ALEXANDRIA — On Wednesday, Aug. 14, four local businesses were honored as ambassadors for the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
Owned and operated by Jacob Henn, Henn House is located at 1710 Fillmore St., formerly the site of Runestone Animal Medical Center. Hen House offers functional fitness classes, sports performance programs and open access for members to help “athletes and fitness enthusiasts realize their potential,” according to a press release. More information can be found at HennHousePerformance.com.
Darling Shores (formerly Shady Lawn Resort) is a new vacation home rental association in Alexandria. The property features six vacation rental cabins of various sizes, each with its own unique features. Common areas include a large pier, waterfront deck, children’s playset, water toys, and more. The property is managed by True North Management, visit TrueNorthManagement.us/Vacation-Rentals for more information.
Friends of Christmas originally formed as a small group of community members who shared a dream of creating more opportunities for the community to come together during the Christmas holidays. Their vision was to expand Christmas in the Fort and the Downtown Light-Up Ceremony hosted by the Runestone Museum Foundation. Other events and opportunities hosted by Friends of Christmas include the Lights on Broadway Parade and Garden of Lights. For more information, visit ChristmasInAlex.com.
Ollie Birch Boutique + Lounge recently moved to a new location at 518 Broadway St., formerly the location of Potomac Bead/iTry Studios. “The move includes significant changes,” a press release stated. These changes include discontinuing the sale of apparel and adding “The Lounge,” an alcohol-free alternative. The lounge will offer zero-proof cocktails, wine, beer, specialty beverages, popping boba, cold brew, dirty sodas and more. The store also offers unique gifts, self-care items, candles, stationery, jewelry and more. For more information, visit OllieBirchMN.com.
Chamber Ambassadors serve as a positive communication link to foster positive relationships between the Chamber and the business community. For more information about the Alexandria Lakes Regional Chamber of Commerce, visit www.alexandria mn.org.
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