Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Thank you to our Chairman's Circle investors:

Embrace Change | Drive Momentum | Champion Growth

Join the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber on Friday, March 14th 7:30-8:30am for networking, prize drawings, and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. 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: Kandiyohi County Food Shelf. Click here to view the Connection Calendar.

Award recipients will be announced soon. Thank you for all the fantastic nominations!

Join us for golf, cornhole, pool, and all the chill vibes you need to make real connections without the awkward small talk. Oh, and did we mention FREE FOOD? Bring your club or snag a set from WIG (limited supply of left-handed clubs). All skill levels welcome. Don’t miss this afternoon of fun, food, and friendly competition!

Join us for a Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau Federation, Kandiyohi County Economic Development, and the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber. This free event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Senator Andrew Lang and local Representatives Dave Baker and Scott Van Binsbergen about key legislative issues impacting our community, businesses, and agriculture. Engage in meaningful discussions, gain valuable insights, and connect with local leaders over breakfast. Please RSVP via email or on the Chamber website by March 26th.

Congrats to Agri-Business scholarship recipients Kaitlyn Geiser and Grace Woitalla! These bright young women are pursuing careers in agriculture and were awarded scholarships funded by the 2024 Aggie Open at Island Pine Golf Club. Chamber President James Miller and Agri-Business Chair Craig Popp (Accrū Wealth) were honored to present the awards at Ridgewater College's Celebration of Giving. We wish them the best as they graduate this spring! Save the date for the 2025 Aggie Open on June 16th at Little Crow Golf Resort – registration opens soon!

Thursday mornings on Open Mic, Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. Last week, James was joined in studio by Liz Heimer and Micah Larson of Intuition Brewing.

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.

• CentraCare - EMT, Paramedic

• Citizens Alliance Bank - Core Application Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Loan Admin Clerk, Loan Officer - Granite Falls, Marketing Supervisor, Payroll and Benefits Coordinator, Risk Manager, Loan Servicing Specialist, Teller - Clara City, SVP/Market Manager - Granite Falls, Teller/Personal Banker - Multiple Locations, Loan Admin Officer - Watertown

• Dooley's Petroleum - Billing Specialist, Accountant , Bulk Fuel & Propane Driver, Fuel Transport Driver, Help Desk Level 1

• Haug Implement - Ag Equipment Sales, Diesel Technician, Professional Truck Driver, Accounting Specialist, Assistant Controller

• Haug Kubota - Service Technician

• Heritage Exteriors - Project Manager, Carpentry Foreman

• Marcus Construction - Carpentry Field Coordinator, Construction Superintendent (Traveling)

• Minnesota Department of Transportation - Planner (Transportation)



• Northern Radiator - Customer Service Representative

• Ridgewater College - Veterinary Technology Instructor, College Lab Assistant - Nursing & Allied Health Tutor

• Southwest West Central Service Cooperative - Special Education Teacher - ELC New London

• United Community Action Partnership - Head Start Assistant Teacher - Willmar

• West Central Sanitation - Entry Level Lube Technician, Local Route CDL Truck Driver, Roll Off Driver - CDL Required

• Willmar Public Schools - Early Childhood Manager

Thursday, March 10th at 10:00am - Chamber Chat with Habitat for Humanity

Thursday, March 10th at 5:00pm - Ambassador Mixer at Rendezvous Axe Throwing

Friday, March 14th at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at KCED

Friday, March 14th at 12:00pm - Ambassador Meeting at KCED

Monday, March 17th at 10:30am - Membership Milestone at Heritage Bank - Raymond

Monday, March 17th at 11:15am - Membership Milestone at Heritage Bank - Willmar

Tuesday, March 18th at 10:30am - First Dollar at Mill Pond Salon

Tuesday, March 18th at 12:00pm - CVB Board Meeting at the Chamber

Tuesday, March 18th at 3:30pm - neXt Networking Event at Willmar Indoor Golf

Business After Hours at New London Real Estate

Tuesday, April 1st

Chamber Community Leadership Celebration at Willmar Conference Center

Thursday, April 3rd

Student Job Fair & Career Expo at the Willmar High School

Thursday, April 24th

Business After Hours at Quist Wealth Management

Tuesday, May 20th

Leadership Perspectives Graduation at Willmar Conference Center

Thursday, May 29th

Aggie Open at Little Crow

Monday, June 16th

Special Event at Zorbaz

Saturday, July 26th

Golf Classic at Eagle Creek

Monday, August 18th