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SUMMARY:2024 Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet
DESCRIPTION:You're invited to join River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau in recognizing outstanding businesses\, members\, and volunteers during the annual awards banquet on Thursday\, February 8\, 2024!\n\n\n\nWhether you're a golf enthusiast or just a fan of the movie\, we're sure you'll enjoy the Caddyshack theme! Golf\, gophers\, and a grand time? You betcha! \n \n\nAttire\n\nDress up or down - your choice!\n\nPolos & Patterns\, County Club Chic\, or\n\nGopher Hunting Gear\, like Khaki's and Camo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe chamber membership has cast their votes\, and now\, with great excitement\, we announce the top 3 businesses in each category! Join us at the Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday\, February 8\, 2024\, for the grand revelation of the WINNERS. Congratulations to all the nominated businesses\, and sincere thanks to everyone who dedicated time to vote. Our community is truly fortunate to have such outstanding businesses and business leaders.\n\n \n\nSmall Business of the Year\n\nJohnnie's Bar\n\nSwinging Bridge Brewing\n\nThe Table on Main\n\n \n\nLarge Business of the Year\n\nFirst National Bank of River Falls\n\nThe Sycamore of River Falls\n\nRise Baking/Best Maid Cookie Company \n\n \n\nNonprofit of the Year\n\nAdoray's Home Health & Hospice/Treasure's from the Heart\n\nTurningpoint Victims for Domestic & Sexual Violence\n\nWiley's Wardrobe at River Falls High School\n\n \n\nCitizen of the Year\n\nGary Lubich\n\n \n\n\nEvent Program\n\n\n \n 5:00pm Social Hour - Enjoy networking with fellow River Falls Chamber Member businesses while enjoying a beverage from the cash bar. Enter to win great raffle prizes and check out the incredible desserts for the Dessert Auction.\n \n \n 6:00pm Dinner Buffet - Delicious meal by Kilkarney Hills Catering\n \n Program to Follow Dinner\n \n Dessert Auction - Our final fundraiser of the night will be the highly anticipated Dessert Auction! Delicious\, themed cakes and desserts will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Bid for your own business or create a coalition with surrounding guests and tables to share the dessert. \n \n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\n\n \n What is included with my registration?\n\n \n Your registration includes access to the biggest networking event of the year and a delicious buffet dinner. Beverages may be purchased separately from the cash bar on site.\n \n \n \n Is there a vegetarian or gluten-free dinner option?\n\n \n Please email any dietary restrictions to megan@rfchamber.com and we will work with the venue to provide a meal.\n \n \n \n What is the dress code?\n\n \n Theme-related dress is highly encouraged\, but not required. Rally your group together to dress as your favorite character from Caddyshack\, or choose a business casual ensemble. The choice is yours!\n \n \n \n Where do I park?\n\n \n Kilkarney Hills Golf Course has ample free parking in their lot and along the road leading to the clubhouse.\n \n \n \n Can I still sponsor this year's Annual Awards Banquet?\n\n \n Yes! Email megan@rfchamber.com for Annual Awards Banquet Sponsorship Opportunities. To be included in printed materials\, sponsorship must be confirmed by January 31\, 2024. \n \n \n \n Can I donate an auction or raffle item still?\n\n \n Yes! Email megan@rfchamber.com. All raffle items must be dropped off/picked up by January 31\, 2024.\n \n \n\n\n\nWe extend our sincere appreciation to all our Annual Awards Banquet sponsors for their invaluable support! \n\n\n\nA special thanks to Royal Credit Union for their commitment as our Annual Awards Banquet corporate sponsor!\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe silent auction and raffle will feature Lori's Salon & Day Spa\, Chiroway of River Falls\, UWRF\, CVTC\, River City Stitch\, Hotel Crosby\, St. Croix Lanes\, Hudson Theater\, Minnesota Wild\, St. Croix Business & Innovation Center\, Treehouse Mansion Lofty Lodge......and more! \n\n\n\nEntertainment at the event provided by Photog Entertainment!\n\n\n\nSilver Sponsors: Kilkarney Hills Golf Course\, Photog Entertainment\, Security Financial Bank\n\nBronze Sponsors: Leitch Insurance Agency | Baldwin LightStream | Hub70
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:You'\;re invited to join River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau in recognizing outstanding businesses\, members\, and volunteers during the annual \;awards banquet on Thursday\, February 8\, 2024!
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\nWhether you'\;re a golf enthusiast or just a fan of the movie\, we'\;re sure you'\;ll enjoy the Caddyshack theme! Golf\, gophers\, and a grand time? You betcha! \;
\n \;\n\nAttire
\n\nDress up or down - your choice!
\n\nPolos &\; Patterns\, County Club Chic\, or
\n\nGopher Hunting Gear\, like Khaki'\;s and Camo
\n
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\n \;
\n\nThe chamber membership has cast their votes\, and now\, with great excitement\, we announce the top 3 businesses in each category! Join us at the Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday\, February 8\, 2024\, for the grand revelation of the WINNERS. Congratulations to all the nominated businesses\, and sincere thanks to everyone who dedicated time to vote. Our community is truly fortunate to have such outstanding businesses and business leaders.
\n \;
\n\nSmall Business of the Year
\n\nJohnnie'\;s Bar
\n\nSwinging Bridge Brewing
\n\nThe Table on Main
\n\n \;
\n\nLarge Business of the Year
\n\nFirst National Bank of River Falls
\n\nThe Sycamore of River Falls
\n\nRise Baking/Best Maid Cookie Company
\n\n \;
\n\nNonprofit of the Year
\n\nAdoray'\;s Home Health &\; Hospice/Treasure'\;s from the Heart
\n\nTurningpoint Victims for Domestic &\; Sexual Violence
\n\nWiley'\;s Wardrobe at River Falls High School
\n\n \;
\n\nCitizen of the Year
\n\nGary Lubich
\n \;
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\nEvent Program
\n\n\n - \n
5:00pm Social Hour \;- Enjoy networking with fellow River Falls Chamber Member businesses while enjoying a beverage from the cash bar. Enter to win great raffle prizes and check out the incredible desserts for the Dessert Auction.
\n \n - \n
6:00pm Dinner Buffet \;- Delicious meal by Kilkarney Hills Catering
\n \n - Program to Follow Dinner
\n - \n
Dessert Auction \;- Our final fundraiser of the night will be the highly anticipated Dessert Auction! Delicious\, themed cakes and desserts will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Bid for your own business or create a coalition with surrounding guests and tables to share the dessert.
\n \n
\n\n
\nFrequently Asked Questions
\n\n\n - \n
What is included with my registration?
\n\n \n - Your registration includes access to the biggest networking event of the year and a delicious buffet dinner. Beverages may be purchased separately from the cash bar on site.
\n
\n \n - \n
Is there a vegetarian or gluten-free dinner option?
\n\n \n - Please email any dietary restrictions to megan@rfchamber.com and we will work with the venue to provide a meal.
\n
\n \n - \n
What is the dress code?
\n\n \n - Theme-related dress is highly encouraged\, but not required. Rally your group together to dress as your favorite character from Caddyshack\, or choose a business casual ensemble. The choice is yours!
\n
\n \n - \n
Where do I park?
\n\n \n - Kilkarney Hills Golf Course has ample free parking in their lot and along the road leading to the clubhouse.
\n
\n \n - \n
Can I still sponsor this year'\;s Annual Awards Banquet?
\n\n \n - Yes! Email megan@rfchamber.com for Annual Awards Banquet Sponsorship Opportunities. To be included in printed materials\, sponsorship must be confirmed by January 31\, 2024.
\n
\n \n - \n
Can I donate an auction or raffle item still?
\n\n \n - Yes! Email megan@rfchamber.com. All raffle items must be dropped off/picked up by January 31\, 2024.
\n
\n \n
\n\n
\nWe extend our sincere appreciation to all our Annual Awards Banquet sponsors for their invaluable support!
\n\n
\nA special thanks to Royal Credit Union for their commitment as our Annual Awards Banquet corporate sponsor!
\n
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The silent auction and raffle will feature \;Lori'\;s Salon &\; Day Spa\, Chiroway of River Falls\, UWRF\, CVTC\, River City Stitch\, Hotel Crosby\, St. Croix Lanes\, Hudson Theater\, Minnesota Wild\, St. Croix Business &\; Innovation Center\, Treehouse Mansion Lofty Lodge......and more! \;
\n
\nEntertainment at the event provided \;by \;Photog Entertainment!\n
\n
Silver Sponsors: Kilkarney Hills Golf Course\, Photog Entertainment\, Security Financial Bank
\nBronze Sponsors: Leitch Insurance Agency | Baldwin LightStream | Hub70