For many years, The Excelsior - Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce has been welcoming thousands of people to the area. Whether it’s by hosting events, supporting businesses or disseminating information to the many visitors who come to our beautiful South Lake communities. Our organization is committed to our mission, vision and values - intentionally practicing hospitality and building a vibrant community.
Christmas in Excelsior is a month-long series of events kicking off with Small Business Saturday the Saturday after Thanksgiving, followed by tree-lighting, carolers, Santa visits, and wagon rides the first weekend in December. Festivities continue each weekend until Christmas.
Come enjoy our community, local shops, restaurants and holiday spirit!
Small businesses are the backbone of any community. They bring diversity, uniqueness, and a personal touch to the marketplace that larger corporations often can't match.
Small Business Saturday is not just a shopping event; it's a celebration of the unique and invaluable contributions small businesses make to our communities. By supporting local enterprises, we invest in the heart of our neighborhoods, ensuring they continue to thrive and prosper.
Back to Blog Small Business Saturday is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show your love for your community by shopping small and supporting local businesses. As we prepare for this exciting day, let’s explore some tips and tricks to ensure your Small Business Saturday is a resounding success. Plus, we’ll…
Back to Blog Savor the Local Flavor: Dining Out on Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday isn’t just about shopping; it’s a celebration of all things local. In Excelsior and its neighboring communities, we invite you to come together on November 25th and embrace the full experience. Join us for a day of shopping,…
Back to Blog Chamber Directory In the heart of our community, we are fortunate to have a diverse network of professionals who are not only experts in their fields but also dedicated Chamber members. As part of our Small Business Saturday campaign, we want to celebrate and shine a spotlight on these invaluable members who…
Back to Blog Small Business Saturday is more than just a shopping day; it’s a celebration of community and a testament to the vitality of local commerce. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the purpose, origin, and history of Small Business Saturday, and explore why supporting small businesses is crucial. We’ll also highlight the…
Back to Blog Spirit of the Lake Yoga offers both in studio and virtual yoga classes. We provide classes for all levels of yoga practitioners, from beginners to advanced. Our teachers focus on building strength of both body and mind for improved health and resilience. We moved from our Water Street location to the Health…
Back to Blog It’s like a funeral, if a funeral is something you actually wanted to go to. Sendoff – Funerals Reimagined is a new, unique service transforming how we celebrate a life – both for ourselves and our loved ones. The essence of our brand is to curate highly personalized and uplifting funeral and…
Back to Blog Tonka Vodka is an Award Winning, 9x distilled, Gluten Free (100% Corn) Locally Owned, Family Owned & Locally Bottled Vodka. Not only will you love the taste of Tonka but we are donating a portion of all profits to Cancer Charities. Cancer has affected many members of our families and in late…
Back to Blog New Spaces was founded by Doug and Carol Nelson in 1980. Today, the family tradition continues with the second- generation Nelson – President Shawn Nelson. As seen in the New York Times, Star Tribune, Edina and Lake Minnetonka Magazines, and Qualified Remodeler Magazine, the established New Spaces is as a leading full-service…
Back to Blog H & E Marketing Solutions (named after the owner’s two children) was created in 2017 to support organizations in building their online presence and increase their impact. After working in the nonprofit space for many years, founder Sami Bedell-Mulhern knew she wanted to make a bigger impact and could do so by…
Back to Blog Fibrenew Southwest Lakes Doug Flavion 952-219-0197 fibrenew.com/minnetonka Get your furniture looking great in time for the holidays! We offer mobile leather furniture repair service to your home or business. Damaged leather couches, chairs, and sofas, whether torn, worn, ripped or faded can be restored by Fibrenew. Blemishes on leather furniture such as…