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

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.

First Dollar awarded to Handeland Chiropractic. The Handeland's moved the business to the Granite Falls downtown area on Prentice Street.

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

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First Dollar awarded to Edman Builders. Seen here on the future site of Ziggi's Coffee. From Left: Pam Rosenau with MVTV Wireless & Chamber Secretary, Ashlee and Joseph Edman with Edman Builders, Carolyn Lindquist with Heather’s Book Nook and sew much more & Chamber President, and Jennifer Garcia Gray with Garcia Gray Productions & Chamber Board of Director

First Dollar was awarded to Garcia Gray Productions. From Left: Cindy Miller, Chamber Treasurer, Pam Rosenau with MVTV Wireless & Chamber Secretary, Jennifer Garcia Gray owner of Garcia Gray Productions & Chamber Board of Director, Kevin TeBeest owner of Anderson TeBeest Funeral Homes & Chamber Board of Director, Carolyn Lindquist owner of Heathers book nook & SEW much more & Chamber President.

Betsy Lavin Interior Design - Chamber Treasurer Alicia Beck, Chamber Director Kelly Kruger, Betsy Lavin Owner/Operator and Chamber President Carolyn Lindquist

Full Circle Realty Group - Chamber Board of Director Kevin TeBeest, Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home, Kelly Kruger, Full Circle Realty Group, Granite Falls office, and Chamber Board of Director Carolyn Lindquist, Heather’s Book Nook & SEW Much More. Kelly’s Granite Falls office is located at 761 Prentice Street, Suite 3, Granite Falls

Marshall Area Homes - Pictured: Chamber Board of Director Kevin TeBeest, Anderson TeBeest Funeral Home, Kristen Breyfogle, Realtor MAH; Chamber Board of Director Kelly Kruger, Full Circle Realty Group, Charles Holland, Realtor MAH; Sherry Mathiowetz, Realtor at Marshall Area Homes; Chamber Board of Director Carolyn Lindquist, Heather’s Book Nook & SEW Much More; DuWayne Johnson, Broker of MAH; Cheri Ziemer, Realtor MAH; and Dustin Bothun, Realtor MAH. Brokerage office located at 1404 E Lyon St Marshall, MN Sherry’s office, Marshall Area Homes, is located at 165 8th Avenue, Granite Falls - Serving the surrounding communities.

Henry Hill Apartments - Samantha Godfrey, CherryRoad Media, Chamber Board of Directors; Pam Reinke, Property Manager; Carolyn Lindquist, Heather’s Book Nook & SEW Much More, Chamber President; Kelly Kruger, Scenic Valley Real Estate, Chamber Board of Directors; Kevin TeBeest, Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home, Chamber Board of Directors.

Restoring Wellness located in the Lavin building - Chamber Board Secretary Pam Rosenau, Owner Tami Gabrielson, Chamber Board President Carolyn Lindquist, and Chamber Board of Directors Kevin TeBeest.

Eden Salon - Chamber Board Secretary Pam Rosenau, Chamber Board Director Kelly Kruger, Owner/operator Rebecca Donner, Chamber Board Treasurer Alicia Beck

The Falls SPaw with Chamber Secretary Pam Rosenau, Lead Groomer Maddie, Owner/Operator Chantel and Chamber President Carolyn Lindquist

Taste In Time - Chamber President Sherry Mathiowetz, Owner Deb Eakes & Vice President Carolyn Lindquist

Down On The Korner with Chamber Secretary Pam Rosenau, Owner Kelly Roth and Chamber Treasurer Alicia Beck

Dollar General - Chamber Director Kevin TeBeest. Store Manager Austin Radtke & Chamber Executive Director Bonnie Vik

Limitless Welding & Repair - Chamber Executive Director Bonnie Vik, Owner Bret Haar & Chamber President Sherry Mathiowetz

VanDiest Supply Company with Chamber Treasurer Nancy Beasly & Chamber President Sherry Mathiowetz

Prentice Street Barbers - Owner Edward Schooner, Owner Shannon Brown, Vice President Carolyn Lindquist & Chamber Executive Director Bonnie Vik

Country Financial - Chamber President Sherry Mathiowetz, Alicia Beck & Chamber Executive Director Bonnie Vik

Adara Home Health - Chamber Vice President Carolyn Lindquist, Adara Administrative Assistant Mariah S., Chamber President Sherry Mathiowetz, Adara Clinical Information Specialist Dani T., Adara Customer Relations manager of the Granite Falls and Hutchinson Branches Bobbie C., Adara General Manager Andrea A. & Chamber Director Alicia Beck.

Bluenose Gopher Public House - Chamber Treasurer Nancy Beasley, Luwaina Al Otaibi, Mary Schoenfelder, Melissa Peterson & Chamber Vice President Carolyn Lindquist