TOAST & TOPICS: State of the Cities 2024

JOIN US on Wednesday, October 16 for Toast & Topics: STATE OF THE CITIES Panel Discussion/Forum

Find out what's going on, what's new and what is to come in the cities of: Bayport, Lake Elmo, Oak Park Heights and Stillwater.

There will be a moderated open forum with Q&A to follow.

Hear from city elected officials and representatives:
Michele Hanson, Mayor of Bayport
Charles Cadenhead, Mayor of Lake Elmo
Mary McComber, Mayor of Oak Park Heights
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor of Stillwater

​and City Administrators: 
Matt Kline, City of Bayport
Nicole Miller, City of Lake Elmo
Jake Rife, City of Oak Park Heights
Joe Kohlmann, City of Stillwater

The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present this quarterly educational offering, Toast & Topics. This event will provide our members and our community the opportunity to attend briefings on relevant local topics featuring an expert speaker and/or panel. The public is encouraged to attend.

A full breakfast buffet is included. Greater Stillwater Chamber member $15 fee per person; Non-Chamber members $25 fee per person.
Check-in and Networking begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and the program start-time at 8:00 a.m. The event concludes at 9:30 a.m.

This event will be held at the Lora Hotel Event Center, located at 324 S Main St Suite #2, Stillwater, MN 55082, we are situated on Nelson Street East just in between 2nd Street South and Main Street.
Parking for this event - We suggest parking in Teddy Bear parking lot 207 Nelson St E, Stillwater, MN 5508, our Main Entrance is just down the hill on Nelson Street East. There is street parking as well as parking in Lot 15 on THIS MAP

THANK YOU to Washington County CDA for their partnership

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Hosted at the Lora Hotel Event Center
Come see the Lora Hotel's NEW Event Center - featuring the only private outdoor space in Stillwater. 


Set on the banks of the St. Croix, Lora is ideally situated for exploring Minnesota’s rich landscapes or whiling away an afternoon by the river. Fabled tales are reimagined through contemporary art, and the hotel’s hidden nooks ignite the imagination. Signature Amenities nourish body and soul, while a spate of culinary options tempt the palate. Attentive staff and intimate 40-room setting make Lora the ideal location for your special occasion, or a memorable weekend escape. Learn more!