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Gather your business team, family, friends and join us for our most popular networking event, Business After Hours, hosted by Breen & Person and Brainerd Water Tower Preservation under the water tower at Breen & Person on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 4:30 - 6:00PM. Guests will enjoy this highly popular networking event by mixing with other Chamber members, a variety of delicious appetizers provided by Mickey's Pizza & Subs, beverages (wine & beer / cash only) provided by the Brainerd American Legion, live music by Bruce Archer, chances for prizes, and learning more about this unique combination of hosts from Brad Person, Attorney with Breen & Person and Paul Skogen, Project Manager with Hy-Tec Construction and member of the Brainerd Water Tower Preservation and Dave Badeaux, Brainerd Mayor and member of the Brainerd Water Tower Preservation during their interview with Matt Kilian, Brainerd Lakes Chamber President, as part of this free business networking social event. Donate to the Water Tower Preservation Fund The donation goal for this event is $10,000. Make a donation when you register to attend. Parking This event will be held outside under a large tent next to Breen & Person. Parking is available at the lot south of Breen & Person. Walk through the east gate of the parking lot and across the railroad tracks. Parking will not be allowed at Breen & Person. Host Prizes -Guided Mayoral Trips to the Water Tower Observation Deck (2 groups / 3 people each) Winners will need to climb approximately 144 stairs for a spectacular view of the Brainerd Lakes area -Mickey’s Pizza & Subs $50.00 Gift Certificates -Cub Foods $ 50.00 Gift Certificates Guests are encouraged to stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes provided by the host and attendees! Event Schedule 4:30-5:20 PM: Network, appetizers and beverages, see the inside of the water tower 5:20-5:30 PM: Introductions 5:30-5:50 PM: Host interview 5:50-6:00 PM: Drawings for door prizes (must be present to win) Everyone is invited to learn more about the Chamber and gain exposure for their business by attending this free networking event. Business After Hours attendees pass the microphone and introduce themselves to the group, so bring your business cards and get ready to network! Attendees are also encouraged to bring door prizes. As a courtesy to the host, advanced registration is requested. Register to attend online or call (218) 829-2838.
