# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Celebration of Excellence: Fire & Ice - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: 🔥 2026 Celebration of Excellence: Fire & Ice ❄️ Join more than 600 business and community leaders for the 2026 Celebration of Excellence, presented by CLA! To succeed in business, you need two things—fire in your belly to make things happen, and ice in your veins when the heat is on. Fire & Ice will collide in a spectacular night of sizzling surprises, cool company and unforgettable celebration. And once again, excellence will take center stage as we toast our annual honorees, the Lakes Area business community, and the Leadership Experience Class of 2026! _____________________________________ 🔥 TABLE & SEATING OPTIONS 🔥 ➜ Premier Table: $1,750 Reserved table for 8 seated closest to the stage ➜ Signature Table: $1,250 Reserved table for 8 in the middle section ➜ Classic Table: $1,000 Reserved table for 8 ➜ Individual Seat: $100 Reserved seating and dinner for 1 individual _____________________________________ ❄️ THE AWARD WINNERS! ❄️ And the winners are... coming soon! Watch your inbox and our social media channels! ➜ Business Excellence Award: Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union ➜ Lakes Proud Small Business of the Year Award: Party Time Rental ➜ Business Legacy Award: Brian and Deb Thuringer _____________________________________ 🔥 EVENT SCHEDULE 🔥 4:00-5:00 PM: VIP Party 4:30-6:00 PM: Social Hour 6:00-8:30 PM: Awards & Dinner _____________________________________ ❄️ WHAT TO WEAR ❄️ Embrace this year’s theme with fiery reds and oranges or cool blues and icy tones. While themed attire is encouraged, it’s completely optional. Business attire is always welcome. This Year’s Fun Twist: In mid-October, guests will be notified whether their table is Fire or Ice. Coordinate with your tablemates and dress to match your table’s theme! _____________________________________ 🔥 REGISTER TO ATTEND! ❄️ This red-hot event WILL SELL OUT, so don’t be left out in the cold. Reserve your table or tickets today! Thursday, November 19, 2026 Cragun's Resort | Tamarack Event Centre 4:00–9:00 PM Learn more and RSVP👉 https://brainerdlakeschamber.com/celebration-of-excellence/. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/baxter/2026-celebration-of-excellence-fire-and-ice/200030446703752 - **Event Categories**: parties, workshops, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 44 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Baxter - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake - **lat**: 46.3913409 - **long**: -94.3701802 - **full address**: Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake, Baxter, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Celebration of Excellence: Fire & Ice - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=2026+Celebration+of+Excellence%3A+Fire+%26+Ice&date=Thu%2C+19+Nov%2C+2026+at+04%3A00+pm&bg=3 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Celebration of Excellence: Fire & Ice being held? - **A:** 2026 Celebration of Excellence: Fire & Ice takes place on Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 19 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake, Baxter, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Celebration of Excellence: Fire & Ice? - **A:** 2026 Celebration of Excellence: Fire & Ice is organized by Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Celebration of Excellence: Fire & Ice is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Baxter, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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