*This advertisement is sponsored by Ampact.

ADVERTISE IN THE E-NEWSLETTER

One top banner ad is available every week in the Chamber e-newsletter. Reach 1,500 people for just $125! Ads are on a first come, first served basis, and are also available in the body of the e-news for $100. Partner level members and up receive one complimentary e-news insert per year.

Please email chamber@willmarareachamber.com to reserve your space.

Breakfast Briefing - August 8th

Join Vinna Human Resources and the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber for a

Breakfast Briefing on updates to ESST, MN Paid Family Leave, Proper Employee Classification (exempt, non-exempt duties and wage tests), plus all of the other updates that came out of the 2024 legislature session. Coffee and breakfast snacks will be provided.

Please RSVP below, Walk-ins are welcome.

Thursday, August 8th

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Heritage Bank Community Room

Congratulations to Aesthetics by Ash!

Congratulations to Ashlyn Hillenbrand, Owner of Aesthetics by Ash inside Rustic Beauty Salon in Atwater. Ashlyn is an Advanced Practice Esthetician with a passion in skincare, currently specializing in body waxing. Ashlyn is Certified through Bella Lash, and Barbicide.

Representing the Chamber Ambassadors, Liz Heimer (Intuition Brewing), Doug Kuehnast (Retired), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Michelle Marotzke (KCED), Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance/Nesbit Agencies) and Renee Nolting (WCI).

First Dollar Presented to Intentional Action!

Congratulations to Desiree Petrich, CEO and founder of Intentional Action. Desiree is a Keynote Speaker, Corporate Facilitator and Trainer and author of Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life you Lead. The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber Ambassadors were happy to present Desiree her First Dollar of clear profit.

Representing the Chamber Ambassadors; Mary Hagen (West Central Technology), Sara Deroo (Christianson CPAs & Consultants), Micah Larson (intuition Brewing), Doug Kuehnast (Retired), Vicki Davis (Fladeboe Land), Jim Rudnick (Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP - CDS), Renee Nolting (WCI), and Ken Quist (Quist Wealth Management).

*This advertisement is sponsored by United Way of West Central Minnesota.

Chamber Connections

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!

Everyone gets a chance to introduce themselves and share a brief update on their business or community happenings. The host ends the Connection with an overview of their business followed by a drawing for door prizes. Coffee, Conversation and Connections.

Join us at Hope Pregnancy Center Friday morning!

1520 Mavis Lane, Willmar

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.

• Ampact - Reading Tutor - Willmar, Early Learning Tutor - Spicer, Early Learning Tutor - Atwater, Early Learning Tutor - Litchfield, Early Learning Tutor - Brooten, Early Learning Tutor - Benson, Reading Tutor - Paynesville, Reading Tutor - Litchfield, K-3 Math Tutor - Litchfield, K-3 Math Tutor - Benson, 4-8 Math Tutor - Benson



• CentraCare - EMT & Paramedics

• Citizens Alliance Bank - VP-Ag/Commercial Loan Officer, Branch Manager & Lender - Echo, Loan Officer - Granite Falls, MN, SVP - Market Manager, Credit Analyst, Loan Admin Clerk - Granite Falls, MN, Part-time Teller

• Dooley's Petroleum - Billing Specialist, Safety and Process Control Manager, Truck Shop Mechanic, Customer Support Specialist, Dispatcher, Data Analyst, Accountant, IT Manager, Bulk Fuel & Propane Driver, Fuel Transport Driver, Logistics Coordinator

• Engan Associates - Construction Administrator

• Green Lake Lutheran Ministries - Housekeeping Specialist

• Habitat for Humanity of West Central MN - Executive Director

• Haug Implement Co - Diesel Technician, Expert Combine Mechanic, Small Engine Mechanic, Truck Driver

• Jennie-O - Industrial Engineer Jennie-O (Willmar, MN)

• Lake Region Bank - Teller (Part-Time)

• MN Department of Transportation - Design Technician (CAAD), Engineer

• Northern Radiator - Information and Technology Summer 2024 Paid Internship

• Relco, A Kovalus Company - Field Installer, Welder, Construction Supervisor



• Ridgewater College - Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness

• Stay N Play Child Care Inc - Early Childhood Educator Preschool Childcare Teacher

• TerWisscha Construction - Assistant Project Manager



• United Way of West Central Minnesota - Executive Director

• West Central Communications - Sales Representative

• West Central Roofing - Roofing Laborer

• West Central Sanitation - Diesel Heavy Mechanic, Local CDL Route Driver, Operations Supervisor

• Willmar Electric - Safety Coordinator

Coming Up This Week

Friday, August 2nd ay 7:30 am - Chamber Connection at Hope Pregnancy Center

Friday, August 2 at 12:00 pm - Public Policy Meeting at Heritage Bank's Community Room

Monday, August 5th at 10:00 am - Chamber Golf Classic at Eagle Creek Golf Club

Tuesday, August 6th at 8:30 am neXt Committee Meeting at the Chamber

Thursday, August 8th at 7:30 am - Breakfast Briefing with VinnaHR at Heritage Bank's Community Room

Friday, August 9th ay 7:30 am - Chamber Connection at CentraCare

2024 Save the Dates

Chamber Golf Classic at Eagle Creek

Monday, August 5th

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