Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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Join Us for Chamber Connection

Join us Friday 7:30-8:30am at Kensington Bank for networking and all the latest announcements and news 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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Granite Loan Center Celebrates 10 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Jeff Asche and Mike Schmid of Granite Loan Center on 10 years of membership! Granite Loan Center offers an array of loan options where relationships, people, and community are at the heart of everything they do.


Pictured representing the Diplomats Committee are Jeff Martinka (United Prairie), Chamber President James Miller, Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Jon Rambow (Rambow), and Jon Schmidt (DataSuccess).

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Business Education Network

On October 25th, Taylor Marcus of Marcus Construction gave a Classroom to Career presentation at Community Christian School. Classroom to Career allows business professionals the opportunity to engage with students, talk with them about their career choices here in the Willmar Lakes Area, and discuss how the decisions in high school will open future opportunities. The program is designed to show students that they are in control of their future educational goals through personal choice and educational decisions. Thank you to Taylor Marcus and CCS for this opportunity. 

Save the Date

The Minnesota Department of Transportation continues its efforts to improve safety and traffic flow at the intersection of Highway 23 and Highway 9 in New London. The public is invited to a meeting to learn more about the upcoming project.


MnDOT plans to build a bridge at the intersection of Hwy 23 and Highway 9 in New London that includes ramp access to and from Highway 23. In addition, a roundabout will be constructed at the intersection of Hwy 9 and the Highway 23 access road, aligning with the safety goals of the project by improving access points, improving traffic flow, and providing a safe pedestrian crossing.


All are invited to attend the public meeting. This is an opportunity to stay informed about the latest project updates, understand how the new design will improve safety and traffic flow, and ask questions about the next steps in the process.


Public Meeting Details:


Location: Peace Lutheran Church

Date: Thursday, Dec. 5

Time: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


There will be no presentation, join us anytime during the meeting. If you cannot attend, project information will be available on the project website. MnDOT will also host informal gatherings at local venues to share information about the project.  


Informal gatherings for the Highway 23 New London interchange project: 


Location: Spicer American Legion  

Date: Monday, Dec. 30  

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

 

Location: Goat Ridge Brewing  

Date: Thursday, Jan. 9  

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

 

Location: Lake Affect Coffee 

Date: Saturday, Jan. 25  

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 

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Coming Up This Week

  • Thursday, December 5 at 10:00am - Chamber Chat
  • Thursday, December 5 at 3:00pm - Bethesda North Pointe Ribbon Cutting
  • Friday, December 6 at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at Kensington Bank
  • Friday, December 6 at 11:30am - Pheasants Forever Membership Milestone at the Chamber
  • Friday, December 6 at 12:00pm - Public Policy Meeting at Heritage Bank
  • Saturday, December 7 at 7:00pm - neXt WarHawks Game at the Willmar Civic Center
  • Monday, December 9 at 12:00pm - 50 Year Membership Milestone at Bolton & Menk
  • Tuesday, December 10 at 7:30am - Grow MN! Meeting at the Chamber
  • Tuesday, December 10 at 8:30am - neXt Committee Meeting at the Chamber

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