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Business of the Week: Allen Houdek Agency

Business of the Week: Allen Houdek Agency

Allen Houdek and his team have been serving the community of Jordan for over 15 years. As a part of the community, members of the team at Allen Houdek Agency have served on boards, and the business has made donations to fund scholarships available to students at Jordan Public Schools. As a long-standing member of the community, the City is proud to designate Allen Houdek Agency, Inc. As the Business of the Week.

From the business:

“My team is here to serve. Our unique backgrounds, training and experience have prepared us well to help meet your insurance needs. Additionally, as residents of your community, we understand how important it is to be there for you – our trusted friends and neighbors. Together, we’re building strong partnerships that help everyone succeed. “

Find them on the Web:

January 9, 2020 in Business of the Week, Businesses

Business of the Week: The Vinery Floral and Gifts

Business of the Week: The Vinery Floral and Gifts

The Vinery Floral and Gifts has moved! Their new location in beautiful, Downtown Jordan is at 200 B Broadway Street South. Best of luck to the Vinery, and congrats on the new digs!

Community members are encouraged to stay tuned for updated hours and specials as they become available.

Keep tabs on The Vinery by visiting their website or Facebook page.

#LiveShopDineJordan

January 3, 2020 in Business of the Week, Businesses

Business of the Week: Penney Family Chiropractic

Business of the Week: Penney Family Chiropractic

Congrats to Penney Family Chiropractic for winning the 2nd annual Storefront Decorating Contest!

Hard to top a MN Classic – Charles Schultz’s Peanuts. The City is proud to recognize their holiday cheer for a second year in a row. A shout out is also in order for this year’s runner’s up: Pekarna Meat Market, Jordan Car Care, and the Feed Mill.

About:

While serving Jordan, MN and surrounding communities, Penney Family Chiropractic believes that each individual was born to be healthy. By ensuring that your spine and nervous system are functioning properly, they can help you to start enjoying more of your life, with less pain, and more vitality.

Many people dismiss chiropractic as being something only for back pain, but chiropractic can be helpful for a wide variety of physical issues outside of just pain.

Learn More on their website, or on Facebook.

December 23, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses, Community, Culture

Event of the Week: Letters to Santa

The Jordan Commercial Club, along with Jordan area businesses, would like to invite you to participate in Letters to Santa. All letters submitted will be entered into a drawing for fun prizes!

How to Enter: Letter forms are available onlinehere or at City Hall. Completed letters should be placed in the big red mailbox at Pekarna Park by Midnight on December 26.

A random drawing for prizes will take place on Friday, December 27th. Winners will be contacted.

December 20, 2019 in City Jobs, Culture, Events, News

Event of the Week: 2nd Annual Storefront Decorating Contest

It’s time for the 2nd Annual Storefront Decorating Contest! Get your holiday spirit going and decorate your storefront to participate in this new Jordan tradition. Last year’s winner, Penney Family Chiropractic, is pictured.

How to Enter: Send us pictures of your storefront all dressed up in holiday spirit by Friday December 20th to enter the contest!

How to Win: We’ll post all photos in a Facebook Poll and the business with the most votes will be crowned Business of the Week.

Photos will be posted in order of submission.

Questions? Contact Nathan Fuerst at (952) 492-2535 or nfuerst@jordanmn.gov

December 11, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Culture, Events

Event of the Week: Jordan Dazzle 2019

Event of the Week: Jordan Dazzle 2019

Join the Jordan Commercial Club for the 5th Annual Jordan Dazzle Parade! The event is a must see for Jordan residents and families to get into the holiday spirit.

Event details: 

  • 5:00 PM Food Vendors
  • 5:30 PM Caroling by: JHS Chamber Singers
  • 6:00 PM Parade begins
  • Immediately following the Parade in Pekarna Park: Tree lighting

Where: Downtown Jordan (on Water St.) is the best place to observe the parade and enjoy food and refreshments from venders.

The parade runs South along Varner St. from the Fire Hall to Water St. in Jordan’s Downtown and then proceeds to the Mini Met.

RSVP on Facebook!

More Info from the Commercial Club Website

December 3, 2019 in Community, Culture, Events

Event of the Week: Small Business Saturday

Event of the Week: Small Business Saturday

At the City of Jordan, we’re thankful for our local businesses. Get out there and shop local this Small Business Saturday to support the businesses in our community!

Small Business Saturday takes place in communities all over the US, and offers Jordan residents an opportunity to support the businesses right in their backyard.

When: Saturday, November 30

Where: All local retailers! Participating businesses are hosting sales all around town!

Check out our Facebook event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2268861556552156/

November 26, 2019 in Community, Events

Event of the Week: Denim & Diamonds – Jordaness Lions

Event of the Week: Denim & Diamonds – Jordaness Lions Holiday Fashion Show

Please join the Jordaness Lions for a fabulous afternoon of Denim & Diamonds (some things never go out of style) this Saturday, November 23. There will be a silent auction, raffles, wall of wine, door prizes, and FUN entertainment!

What:

  • 11:00-12:00 Social Hour
  • Noon Luncheon
  • 12:45 Program

Proceeds benefit the Lions Gift of Sight, the Jordan Holiday Basket Project, the Jordan Area Food Shelf and other community projects.

Receive a free raffle ticket if you bring personal hygiene items or paper products for the Jordan Area Food Shelf.

Where:

Ridges at Sand Creek

How:

Tickets are $25 and must be purchased before the event. Seats are limited! Tickets can be purchased from Jordaness Lions members, or by contacting Donna Will at 612-599-2646.

RSVP on Facebook

November 19, 2019 in Business of the Week, Community, Events

Business of the Week: Caribou Coffee

Business of the Week: Caribou Coffee

Well, the community has been BUZZING about it… and it’s finally open! The City of Jordan is happy to designate Caribou Coffee as this week’s Business of the Week.

Grand Opening this Friday!

Join Caribou Coffee for their grand opening this Friday and enjoy your favorite warm (or cold, if you’re into that) beverage. You’ll get $1 off any large beverage and have the chance to be one of the FIRST in Minnesota to try one of the new Caribou Bou-sted® beverages .

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 9:30 am this Friday to celebrate the store opening.

Check out the event on Facebook!

About the Jordan Location

Caribou Coffee has opened its very first Caribou Cabin location in Jordanh. The company announced plans for the new small format locations in August and will open five locations yet in 2019. Caribou Cabins have “Caribou-blue” exteriors, drive-thru windows, and convenient walk-up windows (no interior seating). The locations capture the brand’s iconic Northwoods feel that guests love, and are designed to deliver on guest convenience, speed, and efficiency. Perfect for fueling life’s everyday adventures…fast!

The first Caribou Cabin in Jordan is located at 225 Triangle Lane North. The location is unique at 1,087 square feet, double the size of other Caribou Cabins set to open later this year. The Jordan location also features a small walk in lobby that is exclusive to this location where guests can come inside to order. The drive-through has two order points as well as a pay window and pick up window to maximize efficiency during peak hours. Guests also have the option to “Order Ahead” and can pick up their mobile orders through the drive through or lobby.

More info here:
http://www.belleplaineherald.com/news/caribou-coffee-cabin-drive-thru-concept-coming-to-jordan/article_7b5658da-c982-11e9-971e-d71e36b25f5e.html

November 13, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses, Community, Events

Business of the Week: Clancy’s Bar & Pizza Parlor

Business of the Week: Clancy’s Bar & Pizza Parlor

Located on Triangle Lane, Clancy’s has been serving up their signature Pizza, Broasted Chicken, and Hamburgers since 1982 – that’s 37 years! The City is happy to make them the Business of the Week this week.

“Customers continuously tell us we have the best pizza around. We think so too. Our pizza sauce was created back in 1982 and has stood the test of time. Only four people have ever known this recipe. ” – Clancy’s Website

Location: 220 Triangle Lane (near the intersection of 282 and 169)

Website: clancyspizza.com

Facebook: @ClancysBarRestaurant

November 8, 2019 in Business of the Week, Businesses