News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

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Join Us for Chamber Connection

Join us Friday 7:30-8:30am at the CentraCare Hospice Training Room located at 325 Willmar Avenue SW (the former Washington School building just west of the main clinic) 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!

CentraCare Hospice

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West Central Technology Celebrates 5 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Jill Shaw, Brian Weis, Allen Hillstrom, and Jeff Jensen of West Central Technology on five years of membership and six years in business! West Central Technology helps businesses overcome technology and IT challenges. With locations in St. Cloud, Hutchinson and Willmar, WCT provides responsive technology support with your best interest in mind. WCT also believes in giving back and are generous stewards of the communities that they serve.

Pictured representing the Chamber Board and/or Diplomats: Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Lexi Kopacek (Christianson PLLP), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Jon Rambow (Rambow), Jeff Martinka (United Prairie), Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones), and Chamber President James Miller.

West Central Technology

Christianson Financial Advisors Celebrates 5 Years

Congratulations and thank you to John Patock and Pat Henjum of Christianson Financial Advisors on five years of membership! Christianson Financial Advisors offers an extensive list of investment products and services designed to meet the needs and goals of institutional and retail clients. These investments, offered through Moloney Securities Co., Inc., registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, are suggested to help clients protect their assets, grow their asset base, maximize their tax efficiencies and provide wealth distribution strategies for their heirs and beneficiaries.

Pictured are Chamber President James Miller, Jeff Martinka (United Prairie), Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Lexi Kopacek (Christianson PLLP), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Jon Rambow (Rambow), and Andrew Kveene.

Christianson Financial

Quale Benefit Solutions Celebrates 5 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Jennifer Quale of Quale Benefit Solutions on five years of membership! Jennifer works with her clients to find the best fit insurance products, such as health insurance, dental, life, disability, etc. making comprehensive plans possible.

Pictured are Jon Rambow (Rambow), Lexi Kopacek (Christianson PLLP), Jeff Martinka (United Prairie), Chamber President James Miller, Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), and Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones).

Quale Benefit Solutions

Give to the Max

Don't forget to support the nonprofits and causes that matter most to you on Thursday, November 21st. If you don't see a nonprofit on the list, please consider visiting their website and donating directly.

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Leadership Perspectives: Health, Human Services & Volunteerism

Thank you to 2024 Leadership Perspectives graduates David Meyer (CDS), Kristina LaBrie (Bethesda), Amanda Toutges, Spencer Thein (Christianson PLLP), and Leo Alonzo (West Central Industries) for facilitating the Health, Human Services, and Volunteerism class on Friday, November 15th. Special thanks to the businesses and organizations that welcomed the class into their facilities.

A glimpse of the Health, Human Services, and Volunteerism class agenda:

Tour of the Willmar Firehouse
Tour of CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital (Morgue, Helipad, Laboratory/Pathology, Imaging)
Volunteer opportunities with area nonprofits (The Link, United Way, Safe Avenues, Salvation Army, Kandiyohi County Food Shelf)
Introduction to Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services (Children's Services, Financial Assistance, Child Support, Public Health, Home and Community-Based Services Adult Mental Health/Protection/Substance Use)

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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 14th James was joined in studio by Heather Hanson and Shannon Urban with United Way of West Central Minnesota. Tune in this Thursday to hear from Kelsey Hedlof and Hunter Rommes with neXt. 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. Please park in the Life Center South Parking Lot (L).

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.