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At River Falls Chamber Gala, an honoring of businesses
17 Feb 2026
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The River Falls Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards banquet on Feb. 12. With the theme “Currents and Connections,” the event celebrated the achievements of local businesses, organizations and individuals.
“[I’m] so excited to be part of this organization, this community," said River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau CEO Rosa Magnus. "2026 is a year of excitement, new endeavors, and also a time to reflect on what we do really well and things we can do better. Always remember your chamber is here for you, and we appreciate your partnerships and conversations to keep us current.”
Awards were presented in four main categories of Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year and Citizen of the Year. The chamber also acknowledged the 2025 Chamber Champion.
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