News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

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Join Us for Chamber Connection

Join us Friday 7:30-8:30am 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!

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Ambassadors Welcome Minnesota Reds, Whites, & Brews

Congratulations to Robbie and Doug Brown of Minnesota Reds, Whites, and Brews Inc. on their First Dollar and Ribbon Cutting with the Chamber Ambassadors! Minnesota Reds, Whites, and Brews Inc. provides custom, private tours that combine safe, comfortable transportation with visits to local wineries, breweries, and other hidden gems. Contact Robbie and Doug to plan corporate team-building events, custom beer and wine tours, wedding shuttle services, or create your own adventure!

Pictured are Dawn Lippert (Mainstream Boutique), Jesse Hulscher (TerWisscha Construction), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology), Doug Kuehnast, Micah Larson (Intuition Brewing), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Kami Anez (Anez Consulting), Chamber President James Miller, and Beth Fischer (Willmar Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau).

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Magnum LTL Celebrates 10 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Jamie Stewart, Mark Herman, and Dan Kummrow of Magnum on 10 years of membership! Magnum is a family-owned asset-based logistics company established in 1978 to provide supply chain network solutions. Magnum is comprised of five separately incorporated divisions geared towards meeting the specific needs of its customers; Magnum LTD, Magnum LTL (Willmar terminal), Magnum Dedicated, Magnum Warehousing, and Magnum Logistics. Headquartered in Fargo, Magnum services a variety of industries throughout the United States.

Pictured representing the Chamber Board and/or Diplomats: Terri Wood (Woody's Trucking), Christina Williams (R&J Tours), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd), Jon Rambow (Rambow), Chamber President James Miller, and Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance).

Magnum LTL

Willmar Featured in My Town Series

The My Town series, hosted by Cory Hepola, is breaking down popular misconceptions and negative stereotypes of the rural lifestyle. While visiting Willmar, Cory discovers The America Dream, a melting pot of diverse businesses, agriculture, and innovation.

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New Advertising Opportunities

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Bolton & Menk at Zero Hour

The Business Education Network and the Willmar Senior High welcomed Bolton & Menk on October 23rd. Students showed off their engineering skills by building spaghetti towers that could hold a marshmallow. Lots of great tips and creativity were shown as the students worked on their towers.

Zero Hour is the first hour on Wednesdays at Willmar High School 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 in the Willmar Lakes Area. If you would like the opportunity to connect with students, please reach out to Program Coordinator Jennifer Lindquist at BENCoordinator@willmarareachamber.com.

Health Insurance Savings for Your Business

Does open enrollment have you looking for a different employee health insurance solution? Learn how ChamberHealth is the ideal option for small and mid-sized Minnesota businesses. Available through any broker, ChamberHealth by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is a collection of health insurance products from trusted partners like Medica and UnitedHealthcare designed to give small and mid-sized employers access to high-quality, affordable health insurance for their employees.

Benefits may include:

Average of 5-10%, or more, in lower premiums
Features and benefits for small to mid-sized businesses typically available only to large companies
Access to local doctors, hospitals and other providers
Providing an employee benefit to attract and retain top workers
Additional savings with bundling of group life, disability, dental or vision

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Chamber Chat

Thursday mornings on Open Mic on KWLM, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. On November 7th James was joined in studio by Naomi Lindquist and Matt Onnen with The Barn Theatre. Tune in this Thursday to hear from Heather Hanson with United Way of West Central Minnesota. Chamber Chat is also available on Spotify.

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neXt November Educational

Kandiyohi County is fortunate to have several nonprofit organizations working towards various missions that make our community a better place to live, work, and play. As we head into the season of giving, this is a unique opportunity to explore how you can get involved and make a difference that resonates with your passion, time, and talents. Whether it’s volunteering for a cause that matters to you or contributing to local efforts, this is your chance to learn, take action, and get engaged. RSVPs are encouraged to next@willmarareachamber.com. This event is free and open to the public.

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Chamber Community Job Board

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.