119th Chamber Annual Celebration Gala
Date and Time
Thursday Oct 22, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM CDT
Location
Sanford Center Ballroom
1111 Event Center Dr NE
Fees/Admission
$60 Individual Ticket
$500 Table of 8
Contact Information
Scott Turn
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Description
Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition as we start a new year for the Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce! Enjoy a social hour, wine wall, silent auction, dinner and program introducing our new Board of Directors, Chair, and members, as well as volunteers throughout the year.
Keynote speaker: Joe Schmit
Joe Schmit is a 19-time Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, leadership speaker, author, and Minnesota Speakers Hall of Fame inductee. Drawing on a 40-year broadcasting career, Joe shares powerful lessons about trust, consistency, and the impact of everyday interactions. Through engaging storytelling, humor, and practical takeaways, he inspires leaders and teams to create stronger cultures where people feel valued and connected. Joe is the author of Silent Impact, Impact Blueprint, and The Right Thing to Do – The Joe Mauer Story.
