Isle Area Chamber of Commerce

Helping Businesses Thrive

Our Mission

To be a leader in promoting the spirit of our city and helping to enhance a progressive business environment as well as to serve as the business voice of Isle and the South Mille Lacs area. The IACC seeks to work with other area organizations, entities and individuals in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation for the overall betterment of our community. We also desire to serve as a business advocate and representative on legislative and regulatory issues that impact our area. We seek to promote recognition of educational achievements through business/educational partnerships. Together, we strive to make Isle a better place to live and work.

The Isle Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for our Educator of the Year Award, recognizing an outstanding individual who makes a meaningful impact on students and our community. Do you know a teacher, coach, or school staff member who goes above and beyond? Help us celebrate their dedication by submitting a nomination. Nominations are due May 26, 2026, and the award will be presented at the end of the year.

Photo of 2025 Educator of the Year: Congratulations to 2nd Grade teacher Stacy Borchert

Download Nomination Form

Volunteers Needed

Isle Days is made possible because of incredible community volunteers. Whether you can help for a few hours or the entire weekend, your support makes a difference.

We’re looking for volunteers to assist with:

Event setup and cleanup
Parade coordination
Kids activities
Vendor support
Information booths
General event assistance

Come be part of what makes Isle Days special.

Register Today

Parade Float Registration
Craft & Vendor Registration
Volunteer Sign-Up

Join us July 9–12, 2026 for a weekend full of community, music, memories, and summer fun at Isle Days!

Isle Days 2026

July 9–12 in Isle

Get ready for one of the biggest weekends of the summer! Isle Days 2026 brings four days of community celebration, family fun, entertainment, and hometown tradition to the Mille Lacs area.

From the midway lights of the carnival to live music each night, Isle Days is all about bringing people together to celebrate summer in small-town Minnesota.

Carnival Fun

Enjoy rides, games, classic fair food, and fun for all ages throughout the weekend.

Live Music Nightly

Grab your lawn chair, gather your friends, and enjoy live music each evening featuring local and regional entertainment.

Huge Fireworks Show

Don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display lighting up the skies over Isle — proudly funded through the generous support of the Isle Lions Club.

Parade

Celebrate community spirit with businesses, organizations, families, clubs, and creative floats marching through town.

Want to be in the parade?
Parade registration is now open for floats, groups, businesses, and community organizations.

Craft & Vendor Market

Shop handmade goods, local products, food vendors, and unique finds from talented makers and small businesses.

Interested in becoming a vendor?
Vendor applications are now being accepted.

More about Isle Days

‘Gala’ event in Isle last week

Event March 24, 2026, article published April 1, 2026

The Isle Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual “Gala” event on Tuesday evening, March 24 staged at McQuoid’s Inn in Isle. The event is a time for members of the Chamber to meet, elect officers, present their annual awards and announce plans for the coming year.

The theme for this year’s gala was “Spring ‘B’ling” where guests were encouraged to dress in sparkling attire, and many did. (See picture, above) Presiding over the meeting was Chamber President Danie Powell. By unanimous vote, the members elected to keep the six Board members from last year, including Powell as President, Don Dahlen as Vice President, Jayden Biros as Secretary, Linda Dahlen as Treasurer and Parliamentarian, with Daron Stenvold as VP of Marketing and Ronda Bjornson as the sixth Board member.

By Bob Statz via The Mille Lacs Messenger

Read the entire article here

Isle Days Theme: Isle Be Famous in a Small Town 2024

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About Us

There is value investing in the Isle Area Chamber of Commerce and in our community. Please join us and other like minded businesses and individuals who desire to see our community work together and improving for the future. At the Isle Chamber of Commerce, local businesses work together to strengthen our local economy, promote the community and advocate the interests of business. Membership is a good investment in the future of our area. The Isle Area Chamber of Commerce is building for the future, to address needs for our entire community and specifically, the business community.

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It’s All About Community

Support Our School

Save your Teal’s Market receipts and drop off at SPIRE Credit Union, 1st National Bank of Milaca, Your Personal Touch or Lake Country Drug. Teal’s donates 1% back to the school (less non-qualifying purchases) Thank You Teal’s Market!

Additional funds are available through the Operation Round Up program for academics, arts, & athletics projects or programs that enrich our local students and community.

Round Up Application

Community Garden

How does your garden grow? Follow Isle’s Community Garden and their progress on Facebook

News & Announcements

Here is some of the latest Chamber news and announcements. Be sure to check back often to stay current on what’s happening in Isle.

Educator of the Year

Apr 1, 2026

🍎 Honoring Excellence in Education: Celebrating Our Educators of the Year Each year, the Isle Area Chamber of Commerce has the privilege of recognizing outstanding individuals who make a lasting difference in the lives of students and families through the...