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The Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is a progressive, membership-driven organization wherein members cooperate to advance their common interests to build a sustainable, thriving community.

The Mission of the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber is to serve,
connect and promote our members.

The Vision of the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber is to be recognized as a successful, influential champion for members; ensuring their individual success and prosperity for the community at large.

Our Impact


“I consider the Park Rapids Lakes Area chamber of Commerce to be a valued partner in our success. Our team has utilized many of their business-to-business services with results every time. Our community and businesses are better and stronger because of the tireless efforts, passion, and advocacy of the Chamber.” – Butch De La Hunt, De La Hunt Media



Our History



1918

The organization was established

1958

A new Chamber Visitor Center was built on Hwy 71 South

1969

Opened new Wayside Rest building, the Gateway to our community

2003

Heartland Lakes regional brand is launched

1918

1958

1969

2003

2005

2013

2018

The Chamber of Commerce merged with the Resort Association.

Rebranded as the Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. All Veterans Memorial was built on the Chamber grounds.

Hosted the Governor’s Fishing Opener

Board of Directors


Bryan Hirt - Chair

Aunt Belle’s Confectionary
110 Main Ave S
Park Rapids, MN 56470

auntbelles.com

Molly Luther- Vice Chair

Good Life & Molly Poppins Gourmet Snacks
220 Main Ave S
Park Rapids, MN 56470

thegoodlifecafepr.com

Nikki Clancy - Treasurer

Vacationaire/Clancy’s Restaurant
26333 Icon DR
Park Rapids, MN 56470

vacationaireresort.com

DeeDee LeMier - Secretary

UMN Extension
2403 State HWY 226
Park Rapids, MN 56470

Dan Pike - Past Chair

Edward Jones
718 1st Street E
Park Rapids, MN 56470

Brandon Gartner

Gartner Team – Keller Williams Realty Professionals
601 1st St E
Park Rapids, MN 56470

gartnerteam.com

Kayla Daigle

Two Inlets Resort
32240 CO HWY 50
Park Rapids, MN 56470

twoinlets.com

Jason Funk

Citizens National Bank
300 1st St W.
Park Rapids, MN 56470

www.cnbbank.com

Dennis Krell

Lamb Weston-RDO Frozen
3704 Park Ave S
Park Rapids, MN 56470

lambweston.com

Katie Galligan

CHI St. Joseph's Health
600 Pleasant Ave S.
Park Rapids, MN 56470

chisjh.org

Sherry Schave

Heartland Inn Hotel & Suites
1009 1st St. E.
Park Rapids, MN 56470

theheartlandinn.com


Chamber Staff


Missy Hendrickx - President/CEO

Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
1204 Park Avenue S, PO Box 249
Park Rapids, MN 56470
218-732-4111
president@parkrapids.com

Shayna LaCroix - Marketing Coordinator & Bookkeeping

Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
1204 Park Avenue S, PO Box 249
Park Rapids, MN 56470
218-732-4111
accounting@parkrapids.com

Pam Miller - Member and Guest Services

Park Rapids Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
1204 Park Avenue S, PO Box 249
Park Rapids, MN 56470
218-732-4111
Pam@parkrapids.com

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