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Updated March 7, 2008

FEBRUARY 2008
ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET HELD AT SPRINGSTEEL RESORT
 & NEW BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED
Warroad Area Chamber of Commerce members gathered on February 27 at Springsteel Resort for their annual banquet.  A number of community updates were given including information from the City of Warroad, the school district, Marvin Windows and Doors, and the new Senior Living Center.  Results of the board election were presented.  The new Board of Directors for 2008 is:

Jon Cole, Marvin Home Center - President
Corey Steinbach, Riverside Bait & Tackle - Vice President
Dave Swedberg, Soulutions - Treasurer
Philo Peterson - Secretary
Scott Johnson, Warroad Estates Golf Course & Scott Johnson Properties
Steve Hagen, Dollar Savers, Doug's Supermarket & Wally's Supermarket
Wes Pederson, North Border Realty

 
JANUARY 2008
NEW BUSINESS WELCOMED BY CHAMBER
Joelynn Landin, owner of Ellie's Playhouse, was presented  with the First Dollar of Profit by Kathie Quinn, Marketing Director of Warroad Area Chamber & Visitor's Bureau.  Joelynn opened her new pet boarding business last December and had quite a few canine visitors visit over the holidays.  Ellie's Playhouse offers pet boarding and grooming.  They also provide doggy daycare service to occupy your pet with fun activities while you're at work or out of town.  Ellie's Playhouse is conveniently located 2 miles northwest of Warroad.  To book your "room" or schedule your grooming appointment call 386-1155.
 

NEW BUSINESS WELCOMED BY CHAMBER
Warroad Area Chamber of Commerce representative Michelle Thompson of MLT Accounting presented Marilyn Hurst of Black Bear Cafe with her First Dollar of Profit Certificate.  Marilyn has 25 years experience in the restaurant business and is bringing all the old recipes from the Kozy Kitchen to her new business venture, Black Bear Cafe.  Black Bear Cafe offers home-style cooking, signature pastas, burgers and sandwiches. Homemade pastries, pies and rolls are also available. Featured items are shrimp risotto, chicken marsala, alfredos and Italian spaghetti. Bonnie's broasted chicken is still on the menu.   The business hours are 7am-8pm Mon-Sat. and 7am-3pm Sun.  Black Bear Cafe is located in the old Silver Dollar building right on Lake Street. Stop by and say "hi" to Marilyn and her team.
 

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