Cannon Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Voices of the Valley - Cannon Valley Trail
2023-09-09 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Voices of the Valley will be hosting live music at Welch Station this Saturday September 9th on the Cannon Valley Trail from 11:00-2:00. Acoustic guitar player Todd Wrigley of Red Wing will play solo original fingerstyle Americana music. Delicious locally made cheese samples courtesy of Cannon Belles of Cannon Falls will also be provided. Welch Station can be accessed by driving if you’re not able to bike, so come on down and enjoy the beautiful setting and late summer day!

Sept e5 - Finding & Keeping the Right Employees (In-Person)
2023-09-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Red Wing Ignite, 419 Bush St, Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States
Are you ready to help your business identify a great team that’s here to stay? Join us for an engaging session on “Finding and Keeping the Right Employees” – a presentation tailored to bring you new ideas around your hiring and retention strategies.
What you’ll learn:
🎯 How to attract the right candidates who resonate with your company culture and share your vision.
💡 Crafting Irresistible Offerings: We’ll help you create a value proposition that stands out in a crowded market.
🤝 Cultivating Long-Term Commitment: Once you’ve found your stars, how do you make them shine indefinitely?
🔄 Exit Prevention and Turnaround: Gain insights on how to salvage challenging situations and turn them into opportunities for growth.
🌐 Diversity and Inclusion Excellence: Unearth ways to build an inclusive environment that attracts, nurtures, and retains employees from all walks of life.
Agenda:
☑️ 5:30p – 6p Networking & great food
☑️ 6:00p – 7p Speaker: Sylwia Bujak
☑️ 7:00p – 8p Networking & more great food
Get your tickets ➡️ https://shorturl.at/kwFV7
Funded by the Xcel Energy Foundation

Relativity- Live Music at Cannon River Winery
2023-09-02 13:00 - 16:00 | Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009
Voted one of Northfield’s best bands, the 3 members of Relativity like to keep their music current. They play songs you’ll hear on the radio today from artists such as The Civil Wars & the Avett Brothers. Relativity’s musical selections also include many old favorites, from classic rock tunes by bands like Fleetwood Mac & John Mellencamp to such varied artists as the Indigo Girls, Damien Rice, & Sarah McLachlan.

Voices of the Valley Cannon Valley Trail
2023-09-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Welch Station Access, 26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN, 55089
Saturday, September 2
Flatt & Square, Bluegrass Trio

Fall Harvest Experience
2023-09-02 08:30 - 13:00 | Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009
THE ONLY EVENT OF ITS KIND IN MINNESOTA!
Be a Part of our Harvest CReW by Registering Today for the Fall Harvest Experience!
$25/person. (Use code EARLY for $5 off!)
Includes shuttled transportation to and from the Winery and Vineyard, an educational, hands-on harvesting experience, and a tasting of our wines to pair with a delicious catered meal with the breathtaking Vineyard as your backdrop. When you return to the winery, you will have the chance to get an up-close and personal demonstration of the de-stemming process as well as coupons to use on Winery purchases.
Reservations are required for this event. The harvest fills up quickly, so please register today:

BARGO at Tilion Brewing Co.
2023-09-01 19:00 | Tilion Brewing Company
First Friday of every month is BARGO (Bar Bingo) Night! Come and play free Bingo all night long starting at 7 pm! Great prize table and a fun way to spend Friday night with Family and Friends!

Meat Raffle
2023-09-01 17:30 | Cannon Falls VFW, 218 4th St N, Cannon Falls
VFW meat raffle

Community Resource Bank Customer Appreciation Day
2023-08-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Community Resource Bank, 1230 4th ST South, Cannon Falls
Join us for food, prizes and giveaways!

Adventures In Learning
2023-08-30 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Ansgars Church, 7459 MN-19, Cannon Falls
A CVSC sponsored program, will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 30, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Ansgar’s Lutheran Church. Jackie Fallon, naturalist, and Director of the Peregrine Falcon Program of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, will give the presentation with one of her falcons. All are welcome to attend this fun and entertaining program! We hope to see you there!

Community Dinner
2023-08-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Congregational Church, 220 West Main St, Cannon Falls, MN
On Sunday, Aug. 27, the CVSC will be taking its annual turn providing and serving the community dinner at the Congregational Church at 5 p.m. The dinners, sponsored by the CCIC, are the last Sunday of each month. Please join us!

Crimson Roots live music @ Cannon River Winery
2023-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009
Crimson Roots offers a blend of tight harmonies, solid guitar skills, and a truly unique ability to arrange music. From The Beatles to U2 and nearly everything in between, there is something for everybody.

Back To School Hotdog Fundraiser
2023-08-26 11:00 - 18:00 | Kreate Sunshine Custom Designs, 31821 64th Ave, Cannon Falls
Help raise money to give back to local schools!

Voices of the Valley Cannon Valley Trail
2023-08-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Welch Station Access, 26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN, 55089
Saturday, August 26
Helen Forsythe, Banjo and vocals.

Farmers Market - Artisan Plaza
2023-08-26 07:30 - 12:00 | Artisan Plaza, 1223 4th St S, Cannon Falls
OPEN RAIN OR SHINE every Saturday! We offer high quality, local produce and products, in a welcomin

Back To School Shopping Event
2023-08-24 08:00 - 2023-08-26 17:00
Shop local for your back to school needs! Visit participating businesses for specials.
La Boutique Unique
Swan & Bower
Cannon Falls Specialties
Kreate Sunshine Custom Designs
Cannon Falls Library

Tony Cuchetti @ Cannon River Winery
2023-08-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009
Debut performance by Minnesota-based singer/songwriter Tony Cuchetti. Tony Cuchetti came by his skills as a singer, writer, and performer the hard way – from extensive
road work from an early age. Cuchetti continues to be a tireless gigging musician playing north of 200+ shows a yea rboth solo and with his full band.

Mega Workout
2023-08-19 07:30 - 11:30 | Cannon Nutrition, 135 4th St. N., Cannon Falls, MN, 55009, United States
Join Cannon Nutrition at a regional community workout called the Movement!
Form is HIIT and can be modified to fit any physical ability. Post workout shakes will be served following alongside a brief nutrition chat.
Location: the ROC center, St Louis Park. 9am-10:30am
*Cannon Nutrition coaches are leaving 135 4th St. N. At 7:30am on 8/19/23. Anyone who wishes to join can meet there or follow from cannon nutrition as desired.*

Meat Raffle
2023-08-18 17:30 - 19:00 | Cannon Falls VFW, 218 4th St N, Cannon Falls
Friday night meat raffle 5:30pm

Book Sale
2023-08-16 08:00 - 2023-08-18 17:00 | Cannon Falls Library
It’s Book Sale Week!
Find some treasures at the summer book sale. We have a wide selection of items.
Aug. 14th – 19th during library hours.
Kids Books – $ 0.50
Paperback books – $0.50 each
Everything else – $1.00 each
Bag Sale Saturday Aug. 19th – $5.00 bag
Sponsored by the Cannon Falls Library Foundation.

Bargo
2023-08-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Tilion Brewing Company
Free Team Trivia every Thursday night beginning at 7 pm! Fun Prizes for first, second and last place! No limits on the number of players on your team, so invite your family, friends and neighbors! General trivia consists of 30 questions, a Final Jeopardy style question and a Visual Round make up the game. Plan on about 2 hours of fun!

Music at the Fairgrounds
2023-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Cannon Falls Fairgrounds, 800 N 9th St, Cannon Falls, MN
Mark your calendars and join us at 6:30 pm for music at the Fairgrounds. The CVSC Ensemble will play at 6:30, followed by Flipside at 7. Bring a lawn chair and sit back, relax and listen to some music! Hotdogs, chips and water will be available. A donation is always appreciated.

Summer Outdoor Movie Series
2023-08-12 21:00 | St. Ansgars Church, 7459 MN-19, Cannon Falls
Movie: Puss in Boots
Everyone’s invited! All ages welcome to our Summer Outdoor Movie Series!
📌Note: Movie begins at dusk (around 9pm)!!
$1 Concessions: pizza, popcorn, candy, water & prime!

Voices of the Valley Cannon Valley Trail
2023-08-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Welch Station Access, 26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN, 55089
Saturday, August 12
InTandem Duo – Lee Mensinger & Brenda Owens – folk, Americana, strings & vocal

Farmers Market - Artisan Plaza
2023-08-12 07:30 - 12:00 | Artisan Plaza, 1223 4th St S, Cannon Falls
OPEN RAIN OR SHINE every Saturday! We offer high quality, local produce and products

Summer Outdoor Movie Series
2023-08-11 21:00 | St. Ansgars Church, 7459 MN-19, Cannon Falls
Movie: Avatar
Movie begins at dusk (around 9pm)!!
$1 Concessions: pizza, popcorn, candy, water & prime!

VFW Meat Raffle
2023-08-11 17:30 | Cannon Falls VFW, 218 4th St N, Cannon Falls
Meat Raffle 5:30pm

Live Music @ Cannon River Winery
2023-08-11 08:00 - 2023-08-12 17:00 | Cannon River Winery, 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN, 55009
Kyle Colby 5pm
Train Wreck 1-4 pm

August Lunch & Learn - Pricing Strategies (In-Person)
2023-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Red Wing Ignite, 419 Bush St, Red Wing, MN, 55066, United States
Join us for the August 9th Lunch & Learn on Pricing Strategies, and learn how to make a profit by setting the right prices!
Do you ever wonder what your product or service is worth? Or what you need to do to make a profit?
We’ll discuss different pricing strategies and models, including value versus cost, so you can set your prices appropriately. You’ll also learn about your cost of goods sold and how it factors into your pricing decisions. Whether you’re a business owner or just curious about pricing strategies, this session is for you! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from our experts.
Looking to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded professionals? Join us for our monthly Lunch & Learn, held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. It is completely free of charge and offers a great opportunity to learn from entrepreneurial experts and connect with other business owners. Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to grow your skills and expand your network. Register now to reserve your spot!
**🥪🥗We will be serving lunch so we are asking you to register. We want to make sure everyone gets fed.
Click the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/647283651827?aff=oddtdtcreator

Monthly Small Business Call - State and Federal Funding for Small Businesses (Virtual)
2023-08-08 14:00 - 15:00
Announcing the launch of an exciting new initiative from DEED’s Office of Small Business Development: “The Small Business Call!”
Join us every second Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m. for an engaging and informative session. The Small Business Call provides a unique opportunity for small business owners to come together, exchange valuable insights, seek guidance, and connect with industry experts and like-minded peers in our vibrant community.
This month, we’ll be diving into the topic of State and Federal Funding for Small Businesses, a crucial subject for entrepreneurs looking to grow their ventures. To join the call, simply click this link: https://shorturl.at/chlE6
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Voices of the Valley Cannon Valley Trail
2023-08-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Welch Station Access, 26674 144th Avenue Way, Welch, MN, 55089
Saturday, August 5
Dan Schwan on accordion; Clean Rivers Partners Information Table; Cookies on the Trail sponsored by Red Wing Chamber of Commerce for River City Days.
