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Tuesday, October 8, 2024
This e-newsletter is brought to you by Chairman's Circle member:
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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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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will be hosting hosting two Paid Leave webinars on Oct. 10 and Oct. 16. Employers can register to attend one or both of these informational sessions at the link below.
The Paid Leave division has partnered with Unemployment Insurance (UI) to use its online portal for collecting wage detail reports starting this month and premium payments in April 2026. The first important step for employers to prepare for Paid Leave is to review their UI employer accounts, if they have one, and create a Paid Leave Only account if they need one.
The October webinars will include more information about wage detail reporting, including a step-by-step demonstration by our Unemployment Insurance division on how to create a Paid Leave Only account.
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Board Governance and Nonprofit Finance Training | |
October is Manufacturing Month | |
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Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association (CMMA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing during the month of October. Twelve tours will be in-person, open house tours, while ten organizations are directing people to their website or YouTube channel with the option of by-appointment tours. Tours cover numerous counties in central Minnesota, with the majority being held in the St. Cloud area. They will offer a firsthand look at the high-tech world of manufacturing and are open to everyone, including businesses, communities, job seekers, and students. For full details, including times and locations of all the tours, click the link below.
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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. | |
Kandiyohi County Economic Development Open House | |
Chamber Health - Real Savings for Your Business | |
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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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Thursday mornings on Open Mic on KWLM, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. On October 3rd James was joined in studio by VaLoris Anderson, Executive Director for Advocacy and Inclusion Matter of West Central Minnesota (AIM) and Eric Wankerl of People First. Tune in this week to hear from Cardinal Pride. Chamber Chat is also available on Spotify. | |
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, October 9 at 12:00pm - neXt Developmental Series: Reclaiming Control in Business & Life
Thursday, October 10 at 10:00am - Chamber Chat on KWLM with Cardinal Pride
Friday, October 11 at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at The Barn Theatre
Friday, October 11 at 11:00am - Ribbon Cutting - Highway 23 Gaps 4-Lane Expansion Project
Monday, October 14 at 4:00pm - Ribbon Cutting at Kandiyohi County Economic Development
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