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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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Join Us for Chamber Connection | |
Join us Friday 7:30-8:30am in the Administration Building Fireplace Room for networking and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes! | |
Little Crow Resort & Conference Grand Re-Opening | |
Congratulations to Dave Baker, Mike McArthur, and their dedicated hospitality team on the grand re-opening of Little Crow Resort & Conference! Voted as the best in the area in the West Central Tribune Best of the Best, Little Crow is a beautiful 27-hole premier championship golf course with on-site dining at Max’s on the Green, and luxurious indoor/outdoor events center. Now as Trademark Collection by Wyndham's highest quality hotel in the region, Little Crow is taking their guest experience to the next level. Ambassadors pictured: Michelle Marotzke and Kelsey Olson (Kandiyohi County Economic Development), Vicki Davis (Fladeboe Land), Doug Kuehnast, Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance Agency / Nesbit Agencies), Fernando Alvarado (FIAFOTO), and Amber Barber (320 Real Estate Co). | |
As the holidays approach, many find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of business, family, and personal life. In this engaging and actionable talk, Dr. Ashley Rath offers strategies to help you reclaim control, reduce stress, and find balance amidst the chaos. Learn how to manage a busy brain, set boundaries, and prioritize self-care so you can thrive during the busiest time of the year. Packed with practical tools and mindset shifts, this session is perfect to help you close out the year with clarity, calm, and confidence. This event is free for neXt members and $20 for non-members. RSVP is required by October 7th for lunch. | |
Clean Chickens & Co. Celebrates Happy Halal Groundbreaking | |
Congratulations to Greg and Rebecca Wierschke of Clean Chickens & Co on the groundbreaking of their $3.6 million slaughterhouse located in Willmar’s Industrial Park. The Happy Halal processing plant will increase local accessibility of fresh halal goat and lamb meat which is primarily imported frozen from other countries. Marcus Construction expects the project to be completed by spring. | |
Bethesda Visits Zero Hour | |
The Business Education Network and the Willmar Senior High recently welcomed Bethesda to Zero Hour. Zero Hour is the first hour on Wednesdays at Willmar High School. This time is scheduled every other week for students to catch up on tests or missing work. Those that do not have work to catch up on are in the commons area until classes start at 9am. This provides the opportunity to showcase all the fantastic businesses right here in the Willmar Lakes Area. | |
Classroom to Career Presenters Needed | |
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We are so excited to announce that the BEN program is beginning to schedule the Classroom to Career, formerly called C.E.O. in the classroom, presentations for many school districts in our region for this upcoming school year. The Classroom to Career presentation is a 45 minute PowerPoint that has already been created to present to 8th grade students that begins the conversation of the many job/career opportunities that exist right here in the Willmar Lakes Area.
The mission of the BEN program is:
To develop our community’s future workforce by providing students with a deeper understanding of career opportunities and aligning skills with current workforce needs; engaging employers directly with students, education and training providers; and better aligning programs and curriculum to the realities of the West Central Minnesota and overall MN economy.
If you would like to learn more or become a presenter for this school year, please email the BEN Coordinator at: BENCoordinator@willmarareachamber.com
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Congrats to Team Nextland (Graysen Hunter, Hunter Rommes, and Bridget Grussing) on taking the GOLD at last week's neXt Olympics! Teams competed in modified javelin, archery, mental gymnastics, and discus. Special thanks to these businesses for supporting their employees' participation in this fun young leaders networking event: Bolton & Menk, Inc., Jennie-O, Willmar Stingers, Christianson PLLP, Motor Sports of Willmar, Bethesda, CDS, Healthy Fusion, Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Andrew Kveene, Rambow. | |
Chamber Community Job Board | |
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Hiring? Don't forget to login to ChamberMaster to post your openings on the Chamber Job Board! Job postings will be shared weekly in the e-newsletter that reaches 1,500 people as well as on the Chamber website. Please contact the Chamber if you have any questions.
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Wednesday, September 25th at 5:30pm - SWWC ELC - New London Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Wednesday, September 25th at 12:00pm - Agri-Business Meeting at the Chamber
Thursday, September 26th at 10:00am - Chamber Chat with New London Real Estate on KWLM
Friday, September 27th at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at MinnWest Technology Campus
Friday, September 27th at 11:00am - Hawk Creek Animal Shelter 50 Year Ribbon Cutting
Friday, September 27th at 11:00am - Highway 23 Gaps 4-Lane Expansion Project
Tuesday, October 1st at 8:30am - neXt Committee Meeting at the Chamber
Tuesday, October 1st at 12:00pm - Special Events Meeting at the Chamber
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