Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Thank you to our Chairman's Circle investors:

Embrace Change | Drive Momentum | Champion Growth

Please note that there are no Connections scheduled during the month of July.

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Call for Chamber Board Nominations

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber is accepting nominations for positions on its Board of Directors. Any Chamber member in good standing is eligible to be nominated or to self-nominate for a three-year term. A Nominating Committee will review all submissions. Nominations my be sent to Chamber President/CEO James Miller at jmiller@willmarareachamber.com.

West Central Industries Celebrates 50 Years

Congratulations and thank you to West Central Industries for 50 years of continuous support and partnership with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber! WCI's mission is to empower individuals through person-centered services—recognizing their abilities and enhancing their lives with enriching experiences and activities. WCI's dedicated team strives to create opportunities that promote dignity, inclusion, and personal growth.

Representing WCI: Samantha Arvila, Cathy Plucker, Emma Saulsbury, Kaitlyn Skindelien, Valerie Honebrink, Chassidy Wittman, Darla Oldfield, Michael Collins, Michelle Prahl, Tammy Hatlestad, Sheila Ward, and Renee Nolting.

Representing the Chamber: Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Jeff Martinka (United Prairie), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Tayla Boersma and Lindsey Peters (MinnWest Technology Campus), President/CEO James Miller, Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones), Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc), Amy Evink (Mick Quinn State Farm Agency), Lexi Kopacek (Christianson CPAs and Consultants), Suzanne Hass (Allstate), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West), Terri Wood (Woody's Trucking Inc.), and Stephen Gardner (Willmar Electric).

Championing Business - One Swing at a Time

Ticket Prices Increase Later this Week

Join us for Rock the Dock, the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber's annual fundraising event - formerly known as Melvin's Throwback! Enjoy this beachfront concert featuring live music from Pirates, Guitars, and Beachfront Bars! Show off your best pirate look for a chance at fabulous prizes. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 after July 11th.

Lakes Area Raffle Tickets on Sale

Want a shot at $5,000 or other fantastic prizes? Get your raffle tickets from a Chamber Board member or stop by the Chamber office.

Chamber Job Board

Hiring? Make sure to log in to ChamberMaster to post your positions on the Chamber Job Board. Job postings are shared in the weekly e-newsletter that reaches over 1,500 people as well as on the Chamber website, and occasionally on social media. This is a complimentary service offered exclusively to Chamber members.

Citizen's Alliance Bank - Loan Admin Clerk, Loan Servicing Specialist, Teller/Personal Banker, VP/Ag Commercial Loan Officer, Mortgage Operations Supervisor, Operations Lead, Risk Manager, Insurance Customer Service Representative, Loan Officer