This is the second year for this event, which will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is designed to bring people downtown into the businesses and stores and get together as a community.

Preparation is well underway, with the help of the Ambassadors. When they have their meetings they spend part of their time planning, and part of their time working to put together the elements needed to make a successful event. One of the tasks they have worked on for the Spring Stroll, are puzzle pieces for a Scavenger Hunt, that participants will collect throughout the day, creating a fun and interactive element for all ages.

Packets for the event will be available at the chamber with details needed for participation. These special events are made possible by sponsors Interior Spaces, Osweiler’s and Tami Hejlik from Aben’s Realty.

In addition, the scratch-off cards will be back, available at participating retailers during the week leading up to the Spring Stroll. Participating retailers will have the cards in their stores, and if a purchase is made, a card with scratch-off deals will allow shoppers to explore new stores and save even more money, while supporting the local businesses.

Shoppers can also look forward to scratch-off cards available at participating retailers the week leading up to the event. Make a purchase, receive a card, and uncover special deals–just one more reason to explore local businesses.

One of the most exciting additions this year is the Charcuterie Experience in the Availa Bank Plaza. Picnic tables will be decorating the plaza.

From 10 a.m. to noon, pre-registered groups can enjoy a beautifully decorated table, a charcuterie box designed to feed six and a chance to slow down and connect

Whether it’s friends, family, neighbors, or a girls’ day out–this experience is all about gathering, sharing, and enjoying the heart of downtown. Pre-registration is required for this experience.

At their April meeting, the Ambassadors who serve as the Chamber’s front line of connection to local businesses, rolled up their sleeves and got to work preparing for the spring and summer seasons.

From welcoming new business growth to planning community events, the Ambassadors are helping set the tone for a season centered around one important message: support local.

“The volunteer work of the Ambassadors are essential,” said Robin Streigle, Chamber office and event manager. “Every time we are together they will be helping the chamber staff, putting together the chamber welcome bags, helping pass out destination guides, decorating for events and helping to plan.”

“It’s not just a meeting, it’s a different service opportunity each month,” said Streigle, “With the chamber staff the way it is now, it’s vital for their help.”

The Chamber ambassadors also help welcome new businesses into the community, attending ribbon cuttings and third Thursday coffees,

“They represent their business but they also represent the chamber,” she said.Three new ribbon cuttings are right around the corner, celebrating Osweiler’s Women’s Fashions, Rock River Retreat, and Empower Nutrition. Each represents continued investment in Webster City and the strength of our local business community.

Additional events the Ambassadors will be working with include JunqueFest, which is set for May 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the City Wide Garage Sales, which are held the same day. Market nights will begin in June and will be held every Thursday between June through August.

These events bring life to downtown and provide valuable opportunities for local businesses to connect with the community. Behind every event, every storefront, and every gathering is a bigger purpose.

Local businesses are the backbone of Webster City–and they rely on community support to thrive.