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Strategic planning hot topics: Marketing Crookston, addressing child care shortage
Council members and Finch discuss possibility of investing in efforts to market Crookston; city attorney says dynamic leadership needed to address child care shortage in the community
Mike Christopherson
A successful, vital future for downtown Crookston was the first thing mentioned during a city council strategic planning discussion this week on the “City’s future direction,” but “telling Crookston’s story better” both locally and beyond through enhanced marketing efforts and boldly addressing the community’s continued lack of child care eventually emerged as the most pressing topics discussed.
Times Report
Terri Heggie, executive director of the Crookston Area Chamber of Commerce for the past three years, submitted her letter of resignation to her board of directors Thursday morning, which the board accepted.
Here s her letter:
“What an honor it has been to serve as the Crookston Area Chamber & CVB Executive Director. This morning at our Full Board of Director my letter of resignation was accepted. Over the past three years I’ve enjoyed so many heartwarming, professional relationships. Serving alongside a dedicated and supportive board of directors has been an absolute pleasure. The list of highlights is much too long for this message so I will share only a few. The incredible coming together and raising of hope during the outbreak of COVID-19, Terri On the Town with the little red car, the creation of the Women’s Leadership Network, the presence of 340 attendees at the 2018 annual Chamber celebration and awards night, our new logo, the community pride and comm
Submitted by the Crookston Chamber
Crookston Times
What an amazing season of small-town cheer in Crookston as the community continues to support local by keeping their dollars local. In the past month, the Crookston Area Chamber has sold $10,900 in Chamber Bucks”. These dollars are a great gift idea and can be given for various reasons such as Christmas presents, a new homeowners gift, employee gifts, etc. How does this help our community? Why are “Chamber Bucks” the perfect gift not only during the holidays but all year long? Because they keep our dollars local!
From the date “Chamber Bucks” are issued the recipient has 12 months to spend local at Chamber member businesses. This is just one of the many benefits of being a Crookston Area Chamber member. To quickly identify which businesses, accept Chamber Bucks’ look for a window cling/small semi-transparent sign on their store front with the new “Chamber Buck” logo. You may also see an updated list o
Pop-up shop in Crookston epitomizes season of giving
Denise Nicholas was doing pre-holiday house cleaning last week when she started thinking about how she could share some of her extra things that still were in good condition with others. 11:04 am, Dec. 17, 2020 ×
Denise Nicholas, right, assists customer Angela Canales at her pop-up holiday shop in Crookston this week. Eric Hylden / Grand Forks Herald
CROOKSTON – The Christmas spirit permeates the shop that popped up in downtown Crookston in mid-December.
From the holiday songs playing in the background, to the festive red and green decorations, to the managers delightedly watching customers picking out gifts, the shop exudes warmth and kindness.
Pop-up shop in Crookston epitomizes season of giving
Denise Nicholas was doing pre-holiday house cleaning last week when she started thinking about how she could share some of her extra things that still were in good condition with others. 2:37 pm, Dec. 17, 2020 ×
Denise Nicholas, right, assists customer Angela Canales at her pop-up holiday shop in Crookston this week. Eric Hylden / Grand Forks Herald
CROOKSTON, Minn. The Christmas spirit permeates the shop that popped up in downtown Crookston in mid-December.
From the holiday songs playing in the background, to the festive red and green decorations, to the managers delightedly watching customers picking out gifts, the shop exudes warmth and kindness.