Railroad Days is approaching quickly! Three fun-filled days – August 23-25, 2018 – all celebrating our Staples community and local area.
There are so many new and returning activities. Make sure to review our event poster for all the happenings.
And there’s still time for your business or organization to participate as a vendor and in our parade. View or print a vendor form and/or parade registration.
Do your friends drool at the thought of your seasoned wings recipe? Are you ready to win bragging rights to the “Best Wings in Town” title? Sign up today to compete in the 2nd Annual Motley June Fest Wing Cook-off on June 17, 2017!
The Wing Cook-off competition is open to anyone – amateurs and professionals. The cooking area (near Northwind grocery) will be open for set-up at 10 am on the day of June Fest. Contestants must be ready to serve the public by 1:30 pm.
Three top prizes will be awarded: 1st Place wins $100.00 and title of “Best Wings in Town”, People’s Choice award wins $100.00, and Best Themed Team/Cooking Station wins $50.00.
Send in your registration and entry fee of $30 to the SMA Chamber of Commerce by June 1st to compete! Click here for a copy of the registration form. Contest is held rain or shine and the entry fee is non-refundable.
Detailed rules, regulations and marinating times will be emailed (or mailed if email not available) prior to the event.
A marinating time will be scheduled for June 16th at Motley Middle School for any teams that are interested in marinating their wings overnight. The Chamber will conduct a meeting with all entrants at 10 am on the June 17th to supply teams with rules including sanitation requirements and distribution of wings to teams.
The Chamber will supply each team with 35lbs of wings along with serving boats. Contestants must supply their own cookers, tables, seasonings, sauce, and any other necessary cooking supplies (no crockpots allowed).
All food items must be stored properly at correct temperatures (cold food kept cold and hot foods kept hot) per food safety guidelines. Coolers with ice packs may be used to keep food items cold, no loose ice cubes allowed. Cooking station to be cleaned up and all personal items hauled away no later than 5 pm on the day of the contest.
For more information, contact Stephanie at 218-296-2161 or email stephanie@jordahlconcrete.com.
Established in 1950, Arvig has grown from a small, family-owned telephone company to one of the largest independent telecommunications and broadband providers in the nation. For more than 65 years, the company has been delivering cutting-edge technology to residential and business customers throughout Minnesota. These services include high-speed internet, television, phone, business security, Hosted PBX, managed IT solutions and more.
In 2002, Arvig became an ESOP (Employee Stock Exchange Plan) company and today 38 percent of the company is employee-owned. Arvig’s 700+ employee-owners live and work in the communities they serve, and are active participants in local organizations. Community is a core value found at Arvig, and the company takes pride in supporting local businesses, non-profits and schools. For example, Arvig has donated more than $600,000 to local schools via the Arvig School Partnership Program.
Currently, Allen Arvig serves as President and CEO, and his son, David Arvig, is Vice President and COO. Allen and David, along with the Arvig leadership team and Board of Directors, drive the strategic direction for the company and guide its progress. Over the years, Arvig has expanded its business and technology services to better serve its customers. Improving internet access in some of the country’s most underserved rural areas is at the forefront of Arvig’s goals. As part of that initiative, Arvig will hire an additional 200 employees in order to meet its commitments to innovation and growth.
For more information about Arvig, visit arvig.com or call 888.992.7844.
Welcome to our new member, Jordahl Concrete and Masonry. They will soon be celebrating 20 years in business!
Jordahl Concrete provides residential and commercial services in laser concrete screeding, laser grading, concrete placing and finishing, conventional and ICF poured wall, and masonry (stone, block, and brick). The new Timberlake Hotel in Staples was a recent project.
We are also excited to have their co-owner and office manager, Stephanie Jordahl, accept a vacant Chamber board position. Thank you for volunteering to serve, Stephanie!
The Jordahl family calls Motley, MN home. Stephanie and Shawn have two children: Jaelyn, 7th grade; and Jayde, 5th grade. With two active kids, it’s no surprise to hear Shawn and Stephanie spend a lot of time running to and from school activities. In addition to their concrete business, the couple maintains a small calf/cow operation on their family farm. The Jordahls can attest to the many chores to do on a farm. When she finds free time, Stephanie enjoys riding horse and gardening.
