🔥 2026 Celebration of Excellence: Fire & Ice ❄️
Join more than 600 business and community leaders for the 2026 Celebration of Excellence, presented by CLA!
To succeed in business, you need two things—fire in your belly to make things happen, and ice in your veins when the heat is on.
Fire & Ice will collide in a spectacular night of sizzling surprises, cool company and unforgettable celebration. And once again, excellence will take center stage as we toast our annual honorees, the Lakes Area business community, and the Leadership Experience Class of 2026!
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🔥 TABLE & SEATING OPTIONS 🔥
➜ Premier Table: $1,750 (SOLD OUT!)
Reserved table for 8 seated closest to the stage
➜ Signature Table: $1,250 (SOLD OUT!)
Reserved table for 8 in the middle section
➜ Classic Table: $1,000 (2 Available)
Reserved table for 8
➜ Mezzanine Table: $500 (1 Available)
Reserved table for 4 in the mezzanine
➜ Individual Seat: $100
Reserved seating and dinner for 1 individual
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❄️ THE AWARD WINNERS! ❄️
➜ Business Excellence Award: Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
➜ Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award: Party Time Rental
➜ Business Legacy Award: Brian and Deb Thuringer
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🔥 EVENT SCHEDULE 🔥
4:00-5:00 PM: VIP Party
4:30-6:00 PM: Social Hour
6:00-8:30 PM: Awards & Dinner
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❄️ WHAT TO WEAR ❄️
Embrace this year’s theme with fiery reds and oranges or cool blues and icy tones. While themed attire is encouraged, it’s completely optional. Business attire is always welcome.
This Year’s Fun Twist: In mid-October, guests will be notified whether their table is Fire or Ice. Coordinate with your tablemates and dress to match your table’s theme!
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🔥 REGISTER TO ATTEND! ❄️
This red-hot event WILL SELL OUT, so don’t be left out in the cold. Reserve your table or tickets today!
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Cragun’s Resort | Tamarack Event Centre
4:00–9:00 PM
Learn more and RSVP👉 https://brainerdlakeschamber.com/celebration-of-excellence/.
