Staples Motley Area

Chamber of Commerce
November 2015 Newsletter

320 US Hwy 10
PO Box 133
Staples, MN 56479
218-894-3974
smchamber@arvig.net

From the desk of the director

The month of October is past but oh, was it a busy one! Residents of Staples
Motley had so many events to attend. There are such wonderful people in our
communities that keep our days and nights filled and make it a great area to live.
Thank you to all who give back to the residents and businesses of the area.
As the busy holiday season is upon us, we are excited for everything that our
community has to offer. Please shop locally as much as possible and help to
strengthen our businesses.
For more information on upcoming events, contact the Chamber of Commerce
office at 218-894-3974.

Mark your calendar !!!!

SMAAC presents the Concord Singers Centennial Auditorium November 7
Veterans Day Program SM High School Gym - November 11
Staples Motley High School Orchestra Concert Centennial Auditorium November 16
Staples Motley High School Band Concert Centennial Auditorium - November 19
Surgery Open House Lakewood Health System November 19
Arts & Crafts Fair Community Center November 21
Thanksgiving Care Dinner Faith Lutheran Church November 26
Used Book Sale Friends of the Library November 20 & 21
Lamplighter Community Theater presents A Candle in the Wind December 3-5
Mark your calendar for upcoming Staples Motley Area Chamber of Commerce events:
Festival of Trees Centennial Auditorium December 4-20
Lighting the Community Christmas Tree Staples Community Center December 4
February 4, 2016 Annual Chamber Dinner and Silent Auction
August 25-28, 2016 Railroad Days

Staples Motley Chamber Board and Staff

Barb Cline, Director
Sandy Knosalla,
Steve Gertkin,

Dan Orth, President

Sarah Gregerson, Secretary
Seth Dokken,
Tasha Olds,
Megan Haber,
Dawn Hagenson
Board members

Next Board meeting: Nov. 17, 2015 at Noon

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Treats on the Street
Treats on the Street was held in Staples and Motley with
many businesses participating in the tricks or treats for kids.
As I was out in the community, I was amazed at the number
of children that were out and about with their parents and
grown up guardians. Everything was so organized, the
businesses seemed to be happy to have the kids come in and
it was a great experience for me to coordinate.
Let me say thank you to all of the businesses in both Motley
and Staples for what you do for kids.

Sip & Savor Social Wine & Beer Tasting

Friday, October 30 the first Sip & Savor Social Beer &
Wine Tasting event was held. The event was at the Staples
Community Center. This event was a new experience for me
and I thank the planning committee, sponsors, Chamber
Board for all of the help they provided in making this event a
success.
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The 12 vendors that were there to showcase their products,

5 sponsors, and about 55 people attended a fun event with
lots of great food and samples of their favorite beer and
wine. Great ideas for products to help enhance their holiday
celebrations were gotten.
The beautiful fall decorations were provided by Marlene
Reecks 1105 Market. Thank you Marlene for sharing your
amazing talent.
Joann Schornack was instrumental in lining up the vendors
and they provide a lot of choices for the events attendees.
The hors d oeuvres were sponsored by Jons Family Foods,
Ernies Food Market, Moreys Seafood Int. LLC, Twisted
Sisters, and the Staples Motley Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you all for sponsoring this event.

Staples Motley Area Chamber

Ribbon Cuttings
The Chamber of Commerce hosted five businesses in Staples
with a ribbon cutting for their new business, new ownership,
new location, and newly remodeled business.
The ribbon cuttings were held on October 28th at the
following business. Staples True Value with the new owners;
TRB Sewing a new business in Staples; Giovannis a new
ownership and newly remodeled business and then J&J
Solutions a business with a new location.
The Chamber of Commerce welcomes all these businesses to
Staples and look forward to working with each of them in
the future. We are looking for any other new business that
would like a ribbon cutting held. Please contact the
Chamber with ideas.

Festival of Trees
The Staples Park & Rec, Staples Motley Area Chamber of
Commerce and the Staples Motley Community Education
are hosting a Festival of Trees. Decorate or Donate a
Holiday tree or wreath. Prizes for the three trees/wreathes
with the most votes. Tour the Festival at the Centennial
Auditorium December 4-20, 2015. Vote for your favorite.
Donated trees/wreathes will be auctioned off at the
Community Celebration on Dec. 19. Any donated
trees/wreathes not purchased will be donated to families in
need. Contact the SM Chamber of Commerce at 218-8943974 or Staples Community Center at 218-894-2553.

Community Christmas Tree

The Staples Park & Rec, Staples Motley Area Chamber of
Commerce and the Staples Motley Community Education
are looking for a donation of a very large Christmas Tree for
the Staples Community Christmas. The tree will be located
at the Staples Community Center. Come watch as the City of
Staples lights the community Christmas tree. Contact the
SM Chamber of Commerce at 218-894-3974 or Staples
Community Center at 218-894-2553.

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The Staples Motley Chamber of Commerce would like to say

thank you to the Staples Motley Business for
Treats on the Street
Liquor Depot
Staples Dairy Queen
Super America
Ernies
NJPA
The Shoppe @LHS
(Main Campus)
First Intl Bank/Trust
Orth Insurance
Staples World
Leftys
Staples Auto License Bureau
Staples Ceramics
Longbella Drug
American Family Ins.
Tower Pizza
LMH Embroidery
Mid-MN Fed. Credit Union
Unity Bank-Staples
Jons Family Foods
Family Hair Care
Staples Ortons
Pine Breeze Logistics, LLC
Farmers Insurance
Design Electronics
Family Dollar Store
Stompin Grounds
In Motley:
Markus Hair Design
First Intl Bank/Trust
Unity Bank Drive Thru
The Spot Caf
Countryside Restaurant

Burger King
Curves of Staples
Mid-Central Fed. Savings
Giovannis
B&B Sports Bar/Grill
Napa Auto Parts
Auto Value
Nyhus Chev/Buick
Staples Ace Hardware
Staples Com. Center
Japke Decorating & Carpet
KayKay Photography
R Salon
Kens Collision/Glass
Staples Eye Clinic
Local Legends Bar
Midwest Family Eye Clinic
South Side Mini Mart
Shear Contact
Staples True Value
Twisted Sisters
Jemmas
The Spot Cafe
Snack Shop
Like N Pawn Shop
Dollar General

Bricks Travel Center

Motley Hardware Hank
Motley Dairy Queen
Northwind Grocery