The Chamber office will be closed at noon on December 24th and will reopen on January 2nd.

Design West Celebrates 40 Years

From concept to completion, experienced interior designer Carla Kahle-Miller ensures each project is handled with personal care while teaming up with superior tradespeople to complete quality workmanship and products with stunning results. Carla has been very active with the Chamber over the years. She has dedicated her time in several ways as a former Ambassador, Board member, and for the past several years, as a Chamber Diplomat. Thank you for all that you do, Carla!

Pictured representing the Chamber Diplomats and/or Board members: Adrian Salinas (Universal Kutz), Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Christina Williams (R&J Tours), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Shelly Bormann (Goodwill Easter-Seals), Lexi Kopacek (Christianson PLLP), Jon Rambow (Rambow), Suzanne Hass (Allstate), President James Miller, and Jeff Martinka (United Prairie).

Business Education Network

The Business Education Network presented Classroom to Career at the Area Learning Center on November 20th. Each presenter discussed their educational choices that led them to their career, skills that are needed in the workforce, and qualities businesses look for in employees. The students appreciated the business professionals sharing a bit more about what happens on their jobsite and how they can make choices to prepare themselves to be on track to enter the workforce. Thank you to the following businesses for allowing your employee to give their time to help educate our future workforce: Stephanie Jensen (Central MN Jobs and Training Services), Adrian Salina,(Universal Kutz Barbershop), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Kathryn Haase (Willmar Public Schools).

Chamber Chat

Thursday mornings on Open Mic, Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. On December 19th James was joined in studio by Jonathan Marchand with United Community Action Partnership. Chamber Chat is also available on Spotify.

Chamber 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.