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Welcome to the Byron Area Chamber of CommerceOur mission statement: To connect and promote businesses serving Byron, provide networking opportunities and assist our members in achieving continued prosperity in the community. |
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Upcoming Member Events
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Byron BrrrFest 2025 Tentative Schedule as of Nov. 8
Nov. 28 – Dec. 15 Tags are available on the Giving Tree at First Security Bank, 316 Byron Ave. N. Items will be picked up on Dec. 16.
Toys for Tots drop off locations: Edward Jones, 505 Frontage Road NE; Culligan of Greater Rochester, 993 Frontage Rd. NW
Coloring Contest – Sponsored by Fareway Meat and Grocery. Check their Facebook page for details
Open Houses – Dec 12
7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Healthy Start, 1067 Fourth St. NE Suite 550, crafts, samples, tickets for drawing.
10 a.m., State Farm & First Alliance Credit Union, 1011 Thompkins Dr. NE, treats, activities
5 p.m., Bear’s Den, 845 High Point Place NE, fire pit, s’mores
5 p.m. Frank-N-Steins, 15 Frontage Road NW, treats, activities, food and drink specials
Dec 13 Activities
8 a.m. Breakfast with Santa at the Community Education Center, 630 First Ave. NW. Link.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ‘Chillin’ at BrrrFest’ with Photos, Crafts, Fun’, Elias Construction, 1203 Frontage Road NW
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Healthy Start, 1067 Fourth St. NE Suite 550, crafts, samples, tickets for drawing.
9 a.m. to noon Garas Remodeling, 1067 4th ST NE Suite #250, holiday crafts, photo booth, and sweet treats.
noon, Bear’s Den, Horse Races benefiting Byron youth football - gambling event and a meat raffle
2 and 4 p.m. Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill, 501 Frontage Rd NE, Giant Jenga Tournament
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Plant Shack, 6262 Salem Rd SW, Rochester; Holiday Sale, Treats, Children’s Activities
1 to 3 p.m. Otto’s Bakery, 513 Frontage Road NW open house
1 to 3 p.m. Byron American Legion, 505 Frontage Rd. NW, Family Bingo
5 p.m. Frank-N-Steins, 15 Frontage Road NW, treats, activities, food and drink specials
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Byron Area Historical Society, 11 Fourth St. NW, treats and children’s games
4 to 8 p.m. Vendor Fair, Byron City Hall, 680 Byron Main Ct. NE
6 p.m. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony Park ‘n ride lot, caroling, and Santa
6 p.m. Free hot chocolate and cookies at Byron City Hall, 680 Byron Main Ct. NE
7 p.m. Light Parade starts at City Hall, proceeds to BCRC, 1650 Fourth St. NE.
8 p.m. Fireworks BCRC
8 p.m. Open Mic Night The Compadres, 505 Frontage Road NW, hosted by Byron’s Diversity and Inclusion Council
Home Lighting Contest - details soon
Dec 5 & 6 - 4 to 8 p.m. and Dec 12 & 13 4 p.m. ZooDazzle at Oxbow Park and Zolman Zoo, 5731 County Rd 105 NW, Byron, MN, Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo and Friends of Oxbow
Sponsors:
Byron Youth Football Association, American Legion, First Security Bank, Elias Construction, Healing Moments Counseling, State Farm, Somerby, Fareway, Byron Dental, People’s Energy, Benedictine Living Community – Byron, First Alliance Credit Union, Christ the King Catholic Church, City of Byron
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Byron State Farm Ribbon Cutting Held Aug. 13
The official ribbon cutting for the new State Farm office in Byron was held Aug. 13 at 1011 Tompkins Dr. NE Suite 200, in the First Alliance Credit Union building.
The agent is Jacob C. Paulson. Surrounded by friends, city officials, and members of the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce, Jake wielded the big gold scissors to cut the red ribbon.
It’s been a long-time dream of Jake’s to open his own State Farm agency. When the State Farm agent in Kasson - Jana Nawrocki - retired, her book of business was split between the Kasson office and a new Byron agency. Jake jumped at the chance to open the agency, and he has been in the office with Office Manager Jake Melkowski, Account Representative Matthw Armstrong, and Interns Ethan Kramer and Sawyer Markham working steadily to get the agency up and running.
State Farm offers investment services as well as the standard insurance policies for vehicles, homeowners, and businesses, but also for life, long term care, disability, health insurance and Medicare supplements to name a few.
Jake has had a very busy week. On Aug. 8, he and his fiancé Nikole Schmidz were married. She stands to his right in the photo. The two will honeymoon early next year.
To reach the agency, call 507-634-4136, or access the website at https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/mn/byron
Good Neighbor Days parade 2025!
Would you like to host a Contacts and Cocktails at your business? Please let us know!
Ribbon Cutting
Stone Haven Apartments Ribbon Cutting Well Attended
Dozens of well-wishers attended the ribbon-cutting party June 24 for the new Stone Haven Apartment building across Fourth St. NE from Fareway Meat and Grocery in Byron. Delicious food was provided by Chef Zach Ohly.
The building is owned and managed by Black Swan Living Property Management, LLC and opened June 1. More than half of the 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with garage options are already rented, said Stefanie Coutley, Director of Operations & Human Resources.
Black Swan owners Dr. Elaine and Nick Stageberg spoke at the ceremony and thanked the many people who helped complete this building.
Nick thanked city officials for all the help provided before and during the build, staff at the engineering firm, ISG, Inc., CRW Architecture, and Mohs Construction, who completed the build; staff at Bremer/Old National Bank for financing assistance, the tenants that have already rented the beautiful apartments; the staff members from Black Swan, who work tirelessly to keep the company’s properties in great shape, and members of the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce for their continued support.
With the help of our members, each year together we host annual public events. These events are a great way for our members to connect with our community.
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RECENT EVENTS:
Gordon Paulman and his fiancée Rialie Fenske, their son Owen, and brand-new daughter wielded the extra-large scissors at the official ribbon cutting for their new gym, The Proving Ground, at1067 4th St NE #150 on June 11. A crowd of well-wishers from the Byron Chamber of Commerce, the city of Byron, and gym clients cheered them on. The Byron Area Chamber of Commerce organizes ribbon cuttings for its members. Gordon explained that the gym is a 24/7 fitness facility, and it is equipped with the most up-to-date equipment and security measures. Gordon explained the economical membership rates. He said new clients receive a free one-hour diet and exercise session with him and he has a collection of explanatory videos on his Facebook page for anyone interested in learning more about his state-of-the-art equipment. It’s been a life-long dream of Gordon’s to open his own gym and he and Rialie chose Byron from all the other small towns in our area because, he explained, “…it’s the right size, and it’s full of friendly, family-oriented people.” It turns out they made a good choice. “We have been welcomed so warmly by this community,” he told the crowd. For more information about joining the gym, please his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557173789141. Gordon can also be reached via email at gordon@provinggroundsbyron.com or by phone at (608)-228-4147. He’ll also be at the vendor fair during Good Neighbor Days if you’d like to visit with him. For more information about joining the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce, visit https://byronmnchamber.com/join-usByron’s BrrFest 2023 hosted by the Byron Area Chamber of Commerce was a rousing success. Participants included the Community Education Center, the Byron Area Historical Society, Healing Moments Counseling, Healthy Start, Elias Construction and Completely Clean, Otto’s Bakery and the Byron American Legion, Sumner R. Hair Post 119. The day’s festivities finished with fireworks launched from the Byron Community Recreation Center courtesy of the city of Byron, the American Legion, Tilted Tavern, and the Byron Youth Football Association. Byron Chamber businesses participated in the Black and Orange Halloween Bash at the Byron Community Ed building.
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