Greater Minden Chamber

10/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by The Broken Bean at Minden for today’s Lunch Mob!

We appreciate those who took time out of their day to grab a bite and support one of our local businesses. 💚

A special thank you to The Broken Bean for welcoming us! Remember, supporting local makes a difference, and every visit counts!

10/16/2026

🌟🍴 Join Us for the 'Lunch Mob' TODAY!🍴🌟

Lunch Mob @ The Broken Bean at Minden is all about showing some love to our local restaurants while enjoying good food and even better company. Stop by anytime during the lunch hour, grab a bite, and help us mob The Broken Bean! 💚

No registration is needed and everyone is invited - Chamber member or not. Bring a friend, bring your coworkers, and we’ll see you there!

📅 October 16
⏰ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 The Broken Bean at Minden
107 McDonald Street Minden, LA 71055

10/15/2026

Leadership Webster participants took a deep dive into their SIMSOC (simulated society) session, and got a first hand look at what it takes to build and run a successful community.

10/15/2026

Winning on the football field and in life! Congratulations to this Plain Dealing High School senior who has had an exciting week. Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College - NLTCC presented him with a welding helmet and a scholarship to help him achieve his dreams of becoming a welder. Kudos to Dr. Jayda Spillers for encouraging our future workforce to seek out those high wage, high demand jobs right here at home!

10/14/2026

📚 A little local love for one of Minden’s very own!

We are so excited to receive a copy of The Bright Side of the Other Side by local author, Chamber member, entrepreneur, local celebrity, and all-around Minden enthusiast, Sara McDaniel! 💛

Sara is one of Minden’s biggest cheerleaders, and we love seeing her continue to share her talents and creativity with the world!

Want your own copy? Books are now available for purchase at Purvéy Minden and through multiple online retailers!

✍️ Meet Sara at her upcoming book signing!

📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Purvéy Minden | 726 Broadway Street, Minden, LA

Join us in congratulating Sara on this exciting accomplishment and show some love to one of our own! 👏

10/14/2026

Fall and Christmas gifts have landed at Seminary Baptist Bookstore & Gifts!

10/14/2026

The holiday season is rolling into town, and we're excited to announce the 2026 Minden Christmas Parade presented by Minden Coca-Cola !

Join us in historic Downtown Minden as we bring this year's theme, “All Aboard the Minden Express,” to life with festive floats, twinkling lights, and plenty of Christmas cheer!

📅 Thursday, December 10, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Downtown Minden
Want to be part of the parade? We're inviting businesses, schools, churches, organizations, and community groups to climb aboard and help make this year's parade one to remember!

Parade participation is FREE, but registration is required.
🚂 Register your parade entry here:
https://www.greatermindenchamber.com/events/christmas-in-minden

Mark your calendars, gather your crew, and get ready to spread some Christmas magic in Minden! ❤️💚

10/14/2026

🌟🍴 Join Us for the 'Lunch Mob' with the Greater Minden Chamber of Commerce! 🍴🌟

Lunch Mob @ The Broken Bean at Minden is all about showing some love to our local restaurants while enjoying good food and even better company. Stop by anytime during the lunch hour, grab a bite, and help us mob The Broken Bean! 💚

No registration is needed and everyone is invited - Chamber member or not. Bring a friend, bring your coworkers, and we’ll see you there!

📅 October 16
⏰ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 The Broken Bean at Minden
107 McDonald Street Minden, LA 71055

10/13/2026

Thanks, Lynn, for joining us!

For more Lynn Vance: https://tinyurl.com/v6kavmkr

10/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for Breakfast with the Experts!

We had a great conversation about How to Pitch Your Business to Local Media, with valuable insight into what makes a story newsworthy, how to effectively share your business’s story, and the best ways to connect with local media outlets.

A special thank you to our panelists for sharing their time, expertise, and perspectives:

Lynn Vance – KTAL NBC 6
Mark Chreene – KASO/KBEF Radio
Bonnie Culverhouse – Webster Parish Journal
Amber McDown – Minden Press-Herald

We appreciate each of you and the important role you play in keeping our community informed and connected!

Our Breakfast with the Experts series is all about providing practical tools, valuable connections, and opportunities to help our local businesses grow. Thank you to everyone who helped make this morning a success!