News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, October 22, 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. The event will take place at 1700 Technology Dr. NE (big green building) in the Fireplace Room on the MinnWest Technology Campus. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes!

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Ridgewater College Ag Tour

Ridgewater College invites the WLA Chamber’s Agri-Business Committee, KCED Agriculture and Renewable Energy Development Committee, and Chamber membership to tour their Ag Department on Wednesday, October 23rd 12:00-1:00pm. Join us for an insightful look into Ridgewater College's Agriculture and Vet Tech Departments! They'll showcase their diverse degree offerings, highlight exciting recent developments such as AED Accreditation for our Ag Equipment Mechanic program, and introduce new certificates like Meat Cutting and Ag Marketing & Communications. Plus, you'll get an up-close look at state-of-the-art teaching tools, including simulators and advanced technology spaces. Please park in the G-West Lot and enter via door 36. RSVPs are appreciated.

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Mills Auto Center Celebrates 30 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Mills Auto Center on 30 years of membership with the Chamber! Mills specializes in customer service and ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Since 1922, Mills has served the Willmar Lakes Area and has carried new Buick, Toyota and Nissan vehicles, along with many quality pre-owned vehicles from all manufacturers.

Pictured from the Mills Team: Jeremy Maldonado, Rosadene Ferris, Susan Tagtow, Dan Swart, Keilani Schwer, Maria Halverson, Sabastian Enriquez, Laura Jackson-Bjonfald, Alyssa Riebe, Rick Hess, Glenn Gorman, Paul Hahn, Travis Carlson, and Cole Nelson.

Pictured representing the Chamber are Diplomats Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Chamber President James Miller, Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd), Jean Geselius (Ten Oaks Design Studio, Board), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance, Board), Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones), Adrian Salinas (Universal Kutz Barber Shop), and Scott Norling (Life-Science Innovations, Board).

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New Member to Member Advertising Opportunities

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Health Insurance Savings for Your Business

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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Chamber Chat

Thursday mornings on Open Mic on KWLM, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. On October 17th James was joined in studio by Jon Schmidt of Celebrate the Light of the World / Willmar Fests. Tune in this week to hear from Healthy Fusion. Chamber Chat is also available on Spotify.

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Chamber Community 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.