Tuesday, August 5, 2025


Thank you to our Chairman's Circle investors:

Embrace Change | Drive Momentum | Champion Growth

Weekly Networking Event

Join the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber for networking, prize drawings, and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. The event will take place at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital (301 Becker Ave SW, Willmar) in the Lower Level Garden Court. Don't forget to bring your business card for a chance at door prizes. $1 will be collected from each attendee to benefit our Nonprofit of the Month: Hope Pregnancy Center.

Championing Business - One Swing at a Time

Join 144 golfers and more than 30 sponsors for the Chamber Golf Classic presented by JD Kreps Financial Group. With only 22 golfer spots remaining, now is the time to secure your place in this highly anticipated annual event. The Golf Classic offers an outstanding opportunity to connect with fellow business and community leaders, gain visibility for your organization, and demonstrate your support for the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to foster a strong and vibrant local economy. Stay after for awards, grab a bite to eat, and enjoy socializing outdoors by the Eagles Nest sponsored by West Central Technology.

Free Dale Carnegie Training

Participant Takeaways:

  • Mastery of the first 9 Human Relations Principles to build stronger teams
  • Techniques for reducing stress while increasing focus and effectiveness
  • Tools to stay composed, collaborative, and confident under pressure
  • Communication strategies to reduce friction and increase alignment
  • Personal resilience habits to sustain motivation and energy
  • Renewed ability to thrive without burning out in a do more with less environment


Click the image above to learn more and register!

Welcome to the Chamber

Chamber Chat

Thursday mornings on Open Mic, Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. Last week, James was joined in studio by Sarah Gustafson, Amanda Lungren, and Katie Thompson with the Kandiyohi County Fair.

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 Officer, Loan Admin Clerk, Operations Lead, Teller/Personal Banker, Risk Manager, Insurance Customer Service Representative, Loan Servicing Specialist, VP/Ag Commercial Loan Officer


  • Community Christian School - Head Administrator


  • Dooley's Petroleum - Bulk Fuel & Propane Driver, Fuel Transport Driver, Field Service Technician


  • DI Labs - Senior Account Manager


  • Employment Plus - Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Bilingual Bank Teller


  • Haug Implement - Ag Equipment Sales, Diesel Technician


  • North Risk Partners - Personal Lines Associate Account Manager


  • Northern Radiator - Willmar Warehouse Associate


  • West Central Roofing - Foreman / Lead


  • Willmar Electric - Recruiting & Human Resources Specialist

Weekly Calendar

Tuesday, August 5 at 8:30am - neXt Meeting at MinnWest Technology Campus

Thursday, August 7 - Chamber Chat with Dale Carnegie - Jennifer Liberty Clark

Thursday, August 7 at 11:30am - Doing More with Less Training at LSI

Friday, August 8 at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at Rice Memorial Hospital

Tuesday, August 12 at 7:30am - GrowMN Meeting at the Chamber

Wednesday, August 13 at 3:00pm - Special Events Meeting at the Chamber

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