2025 Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza

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Get ready to Jingle & Mingle your way into the holiday spirit at the Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza happening Tuesday, December 16 from 4:00–7:30 PM at the beautiful Gull Lake Center of Grand View Lodge!

Join 50+ local businesses and organizations for a sparkling evening of networking, noshing, and nonstop holiday cheer! Whether you're reconnecting with familiar faces or making brand-new connections, this event is the perfect way to kick off the season in style.

Here’s what’s in store:

• Mouthwatering appetizers (included with entry!) 
• Tasty beverage samples + cash bars 
• Tons of prize giveaways  
• Festive holiday shopping from unique local vendors 
• A fun, welcoming crowd of professionals and community members

Cost is just $10 – bring your holiday spirit, a friend or coworker, and plenty of business cards! Rock your best festive attire (Santa hats, sparkles, ugly sweaters encouraged!) and come ready for a night of laughter, good vibes, and meaningful connections.

Whether you're in it for the networking, the treats, or the prizes — or all three — this is one holiday event you won’t want to miss. Let's toast to the season and support the amazing local businesses that make our community shine!

Register online today or pay at the door.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Try Your Luck & Win Big!
Don't miss your chance to score one (or more!) of 50+ fabulous prizes donated by our generous exhibitors!

Raffle Tickets: 

• 5 for $5 
• 15 for $10 
• 30 for $20

Here’s how it works:
Browse the exhibitor tables, check out the amazing prize offerings, and drop your raffle tickets in the prize box of your choice. You pick what you want to win!

Winners will be drawn and announced on Wednesday, December 17, and all lucky winners can pick up their prizes at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber: 224 West Washington Street, Brainerd, MN 56401

Get your tickets early and get ready to jingle all the way to a prize (or two)!

Calling All Chamber Members!

Show off your business in the most festive way possible at the Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza! This is your golden opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, build brand awareness, and spread some holiday cheer in a lively, community-focused atmosphere.

Exhibitor Booths Include: 

• One 6-foot skirted table 
• 2 chairs 
• 2 attendee tickets (includes appetizers!)
• Access to electricity

Each exhibitor is asked to contribute a raffle prize valued at $75–$100, which will be displayed at your booth and featured in our super popular silent raffle drawing!

Want to go the extra mile (and draw even more visitors to your table)? Add a delicious appetizer served at your booth for just $100 more — because everyone loves snacks with their networking!

Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait! Come be part of the holiday magic while showcasing what makes your business shine. Let’s make this a night to remember!

Booth spaces are limited. Don't wait to sign up! 
(Registration deadline is December 5 or earlier if sold out.)

Business Booth: $450 (43 Available)

• Additional Business Booth: $400
• Booth includes a 6 ft clothed table, 2 chairs, 2 attendee tickets and access to electricity
  • Exhibitor needs to provide their own extension cord 
• Required to provide a $75-$100 value prize for the silent raffle
• Display your business name tagged prize at your table
  • Chamber will provide a receptacle at your table for attendees to place their ticket in for a chance to win your prize! (Winning tickets will be drawn on Wednesday, December 10)
• Booth fee must be paid in full by December 5, otherwise you will not be allowed to participate in the event

Add On Available: $100

• For an additional $100 you can have an appetizer served at your table. (Grand View Lodge will provide the service ware and appetizer).

Non Profit Booth: $350 (10 Available)

• Booth includes a 6 ft clothed table, 2 chairs, 2 attendee tickets and access to electricity
  • Exhibitor needs to provide their own extension cord 
• Required to provide a $75-$100 value prize for the silent raffle
• Display your business name tagged prize at your table
  • Chamber will provide a receptacle at your table for attendees to place their ticket in for a chance to win your prize! (Winning tickets will be drawn on Wednesday, December 10)
• Booth fee must be paid in full by December 5, otherwise you will not be allowed to participate in the even

Add On Available: $100

• For an additional $100 you can have an appetizer served at your table. (Grand View Lodge will provide the service ware and appetizer).

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY: 

Become a Major Sponsor! $1,000
Take center stage at the Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza by signing on as a Major Sponsor — the perfect way to spotlight your business while spreading serious holiday cheer!

Major Sponsor Package Includes: 

• Prime exhibitor table with festive visibility 
• 2 chairs 
• 4 attendee tickets (includes appetizers!) 
• A signature appetizer served at your table to draw in the crowds 
• Your business logo and link featured in all event marketing — online and beyond!

This is a fantastic opportunity to boost your brand, connect with the community, and help make this year’s Extravaganza the most magical one yet. 

Ready to make a major impact? Let’s jingle all the way to success together!

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