Chamber News

City of East Bethel Permitting & Development

Planning, Zoning & Development Updates

Stay informed on permitting, zoning, commercial development activity, and upcoming City Council discussions that may impact local businesses, signage, expansion projects, and future growth opportunities.

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City of East Bethel Planning & Zoning

City Council Agendas & Meeting Information

Anoka County Road Construction & Traffic Alerts

County Road & Infrastructure Projects

Anoka County has published its 2026 construction schedule, including road reconstruction, signal improvements, resurfacing projects, and Highway 65 corridor work. Several projects may impact traffic patterns, deliveries, and customer access throughout the summer.

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Anoka County 2026 Construction Projects

MnDOT & Highway 65 Updates

Highway 65 Corridor Improvements

MnDOT’s Highway 65 corridor improvements continue to impact travel, traffic flow, and long-term commercial growth throughout the East Bethel area. Business owners are encouraged to monitor construction timelines and traffic impacts that may affect customer access and commuting.

Useful links:

MnDOT Hwy 65 Project Updates

MnDOT 2026 State Construction Projects

Congratulations to Lieutenant Bailey!

Congratulations to our newest pinned and sworn officer!

Lieutenant Bailey has proven himself as a dedicated professional with the department and has absolutely earned the new bugle on his collar and badge. Congrats again Lieutenant Bailey. Keep up the outstanding work!

EAST BETHEL Fire Department

The Anoka County Fire Academy starts again in July. We are actively seeking interested candidates to join the next cohort to serve their community with Pride, Commitment & Excellence!

Contact us at 763-367-7885 to apply today.

13th Annual East Bethel Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Tournament – September 10th, 2026

Tee up for a great cause at the 13th Annual East Bethel Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 10 at The Refuge Golf Club & Events Center. This fun‑filled day of golf supports local charity organizations, with 100% of proceeds staying in our community.

⛳ $125 per player

🕘 Check‑in: 9:00 AM | Shotgun Start: 9:45 AM

🥪 Box lunches provided

🌮 Taco buffet, prizes, raffles, and awards immediately following golf

Not a golfer? Join us for dinner only for $20.

Registration is now open and space is limited. Teams of four welcome, along with hole sponsors and pre‑paid game packages (strings, mulligans, lucky ball).

📬 Checks payable to: East Bethel Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 25, East Bethel, MN 55011

📅 Register early—spots fill fast!

Finishing Touch Boutique – Flamingo Shopping Event

🦩 FLOCK YOUR FRIENDS & SHOP LOCAL! 🦩

Join us at Finishing Touch Boutique for our Flamingo Shopping Event June 18th, 19th & 20th!

Pick a flamingo at checkout for a surprise discount off your total purchase AND enter to win a gift basket filled with boutique favorites!

Enjoy a fun weekend of shopping new arrivals, woman’s clothing & accessories, home décor, gifts & more! Grab your friends and make it a girls’ shopping day out!

🦩 Thursday & Friday 10–5pm

🦩 Saturday 10–4pm

📍 Finishing Touch Boutique

23488 Ulysses St NE

East Bethel, MN 55005

We can’t wait to see you! 💖

Advantage Construction is Hiring!

The best teams don’t just build roofs, they build community.

From helping homeowners after storms to giving back to veterans right here in our community, we take pride in showing up where it matters most.

Our team works hard, takes care of people, and stands behind what we do every single day.

If you’re looking to be part of something bigger than just a job, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Check out our careers page:

https://www.advantage-construction.com/careers

Or tag someone who should be on this crew.

You Deserve The Advantage.

Get Ready to Celebrate – East Bethel Booster Day: Party in the Park is just around the corner on July 18th!🎉

Get ready for East Bethel Booster Day – Party in the Park! Registration is now open for parade participants and vendors, and this is a great opportunity to showcase your business or organization while celebrating our community.

✨ Parade entry is FREE

✨ Vendor registration is happening now — secure your 10’×10’ booth space

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun, community‑focused event!

👉 Sign up today:

www.eastbethelboosterdays.com

Support Our Community: NACE Food Shelf Needs Volunteers & Donations

The NACE Food Shelf plays a vital role in supporting neighbors in need throughout our community—and they’re currently seeking both volunteers and donations. From helping stock shelves to assisting families during open hours, volunteers make a direct, meaningful impact. Monetary and food donations are also greatly appreciated and help ensure the shelves stay stocked for those who need them most.

Chamber members and community supporters are encouraged to get involved and make a difference.

👉 Learn more or sign up to help: https://www.nacefoodshelf.org/

June 11th, 2026

@ Aggressive Hydraulics

9am – “Employee Recruitment & Retantion”

August 13th, 2026 – 8am

@ Minnesota Fresh Farm

More details coming closer to the event date

September 10th, 2026

Golf Tournament

@ Refuge Golf Course

More details coming closer to the event date

October 8th, 2026 – 7:30am

Sunrise Breakfast

@ Route 65 Pub & Grub

7:30 am breakfast and meeting at 8am

December 10th, 2026 – 4-6pm

East Bethel Annual Meeting & Christmas Celebration

More details coming closer to the event date.