Re-Build

Granite Falls Cenex Grand Opening 2026 After a complete teardown and rebuild the Granite Falls C-Store is now open!

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Groundbreakings

Ziggi's Coffee Groundbreaking

Yellow Medicine East Schools Groundbreaking June 2026

First Dollars in 2025 & 2026

First Dollar awarded to Donnie Hanson Towing. DHT opened up their second location in Granite Falls, their first being in New London. You can find them just before the bend going out of town going west on Hwy 212.

Congratulations Ziggi's Coffee! Opening Day after the new build was complete. First Dollar Awarded to owners Ashlee Edman and Joseph Edman.

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Entrepreneur's First Dollar

In 2025, the Chamber created the Entrepreneur's First Dollar to support young business professionals who started a business in Granite Falls during their time in the MN River Valley CEO Program. 

Congratulations, Expressive Stickers! We’re thrilled to celebrate the first recipient of the “Entrepreneur’s First Dollar” from the Granite Falls Chamber of Commerce! Alana launched her business, Expressive Stickers, while enrolled in the Minnesota River Valley CEO program, showing passion, creativity, and true entrepreneurial spirit. You can find Expressive Stickers at Falls Boutique right here in Granite Falls. Stop by and support a young local entrepreneur! From the left: -Carolyn Lindquist, Chamber President Emeritus/Interim Treasurer, Heathers Book Nook and Sew Much More -Logan DeBlieck, MN River Valley CEO Facilitator & YME Spanish Teacher -Alana Almich, owner of Expressive Stickers -Pam Rosenau, Chamber President, MVTV Wireless Internet

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First Dollars in Granite Falls through the years...