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Business After Hours - ATHENA, Women of Influence & 5Rocks Distilling

January 27, 2026 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM (CST)

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About this Event

You're invited to the most popular business networking event!

Gather your colleagues, family and friends and join us for one of the Brainerd Lakes Chamber's most popular events, Business After Hours on Tuesday, January 27, from 4:30-6:00PM! 5Rocks Distilling and the Brainerd Lakes Chamber are excited to announce the inaugural Brainerd Lakes Area ATHENA- Women of Influence Awards. Join us for an evening of high-energy networking, mouthwatering appetizers, refreshing beverages, exciting prize drawings, and unbeatable business connections.

Exclusive Feature: Get the inside scoop on the ATHENA- Women in Influence Awards during a live, casual interview with Sarah Kinkeade, President of Frandsen Bank & Trust and ATHENA Award recipient, led by Matt Kilian, Chamber President!

Whether you're a seasoned member or brand new to the Chamber, this FREE event is the perfect way to grow your network, promote your business, and have a great time doing it. Don't forget your business cards, you'll have a chance to introduce yourself with the mic in hand. 

Want to make an impression? Bring a door prize to add to the fun!

As a courtesy to the host, advanced registration is requested. To make your registration, click on button below or at the above right or call (218) 829-2838.


Host Prizes

Guests are encouraged to stay until the end for a chance to win fabulous prizes provided by the host and attendees!




Event Schedule

4:30-5:20 PM: Network, appetizers and beverages
5:20-5:30 PM: Introductions
5:30-5:50 PM: Host interview
5:50-6:00 PM: Drawings for door prizes (must be present to win)


Meet the Host

ATHENA- Women of Influence celebrate the change-makers and trailblazers who open doors of leadership and opportunity for women in the Brainerd Lakes Area. On May 4 at Madden's Resort the Brainerd Lakes Chamber will be hosting a luncheon and presenting the inaugural ATHENA Leadership award to an individual woman and the ATHENA Organizational Leadership award to an organization, group, or program that lifts women and girls higher in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Nomination applications will be open on TBD.

ATHENA- Women of Influence: Leadership Award
Celebrates an individual woman who lifts women and girls higher through professional excellence, community service, and active support of women's leadership. This honor recognizes a women who expands opportunities, ignites courage and confidence, and helps others grow by modeling strength, integrity, and compassion.

ATHENA- Women of Influence: Organizational Leadership Award
Celebrates an organization, group, or program that lifts women and girls higher. This honor recognizes those who expand opportunities, ignite courage and confidence, and create a true sense of belonging for women and girls. 

ATHENA International
Recognizes outstanding women, pioneering leaders, and organizations worldwide. They celebrate those who embody the Eight Principles of Enlightened Leadership (live authentically, learn constantly, build relationships, foster collaboration, act courageously, advocate fiercely, give back and celebrate) and open doors of leadership opportunity to women and girls around the world. 



Pricing


Free Business Networking Event
Registration is Requested

Online registration will be closed at 2PM the day of the event to allow time to print name tags. Everyone is still welcome to attend after 2PM. Join us and make your own nametag.

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Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
Name: Sue Galligan
Phone: (218) 822-7119
Email: sue@brainerdlakeschamber.com
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