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Tuesday, October 1, 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! | |
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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Hawk Creek Animal Shelter Celebrates 50 Years | |
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Congratulations to Hawk Creek Animal Shelter on their 50th Anniversary! Hawk Creek's mission is to help abused, neglected, abandoned and stray animals as well as to educate the public on the proper care of animals and to promote the spaying and neutering of companion animals.
Representing the Chamber are Fernando Alvarado (FIAFOTO), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Doug Kuehnast, Sam Quam (Bethesda), Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance Agency/ Nesbit Agencies), Chamber President James Miller, Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology, Inc.), and Dawn Lippert (Mainstream Boutique).
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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. | |
SWWC Educational Learning Center Celebrates Grand Opening | |
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Congratulations to Site Administrator Kate Lieser, Executive Director Cliff Carmody, and the SWWC Service Cooperative team on the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their beautiful new Educational Learning Center in New London! SWWC Service Cooperative's mission is to be a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support to create a future where children, families, schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. The new school will provide special education for 30-40 students with learning disabilities.
Celebrating with the SWWC team are members of the construction team, staff, board members, and Chamber Ambassadors Fernando Alvarado (FIAFOTO), Junior Ambassador Sydney Morris and her mom Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance Agency/ Nesbit Agencies), and Michelle Marotzke (Kandiyohi County Economic Development).
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West Central CEO Visit the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber | |
Similar to KCEO, West Central CEO is a unique entrepreneurial experience for students from KMS, MACCRAY, CMCS, and RCW school districts. Last week, the class visited the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber and met with President James Miller to learn more about networking, thinking forward, and other tips for success in life and business. The students then put their new skills to the test at the MinnWest Technology Campus Chamber Connection. | |
Thursday mornings on Open Mic on KWLM, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. On September 26th James was joined in studio by Kelly Baeth, Broker and Jayme Sczublewski, Realtor & Marketer for New London Real Estate. Tune in this week to hear from VaLoris Anderson, Executive Director for Advocacy and Inclusion Matter of West Central Minnesota (AIM). | |
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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Tuesday, October 1st at 12:00pm - Special Events Meeting at the Chamber
Thursday, October 3rd at 10 - Chamber Chat with AIM of West Central Minnesota
Friday, October 4th at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at Vinna Human Resources
Friday, October 4th at 12:00pm - Public Policy Meeting at Heritage Bank
Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30am - Grow MN! Meeting at the Chamber
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