News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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Chamber Connection Friday

Join us Friday 7:30-8:30am for networking and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes!

Everyone gets a chance to introduce themselves and share a brief update on their business or community happenings. The host ends the Connection with brief overview of their business followed by a drawing for door prizes. Coffee, Conversation and Connections.

Join us at the CDS Friday morning!

CDS

Connection Calendar

20 Year Membership Milestone for Island Pine Golf Club

Congratulations and thank you to Josh Hagstrom of Island Pine Golf Club in Atwater on 20 years of membership with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber! Located on the southwest edge of Atwater, Island Pine Golf Club is a gently rolling, championship golf course with scenic natural wetlands and the largest greens in the area. The layout measures 5,194 yards from the red tees to 6,800 yards from the blues and features a signature par 3 island green that makes for an exciting finish to your round. Pictured representing the Chamber Diplomats; Andrew Kveene, (Edward Jones), Jon Rambow (Rambow) and Jessica L. Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis) and Josh's son Hansom, he was too fast for this photo.

Island Pine Golf Club

Registration is Open!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Only 47 spots to golf available for the Aggie Open!

Registration is Open!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Only 38 spots to golf available for the Chamber Golf Classic!

neXt Educational - Real Estate Dos & Don'ts

Your home is likely the biggest financial investment you will make in your lifetime. When preparing to buy your first home or an investment property, there’s a lot to consider. Join Tracy Lundy, mortgage loan originator with Lake Region Bank and Amber Barber, owner and broker of 320 Real Estate Co. to find out more about the homebuying process.

Topics include: the pre-approval process, fixed vs. variable interest rates, down payments, closing costs, the local real estate market, negotiations, inspections, appraisals, staging, and steps to get your foot in the door of your next property. Whether you are a renter looking to purchase your first home, or an investor looking for your next property, this is a great opportunity to ask questions in a laid back, no pressure environment.

This free event is open to the public. No RSVP is required.

Welcome to Hometown Fiber

Leadership Perspectives Graduation on May 30th

Leadership Perspectives Graduation is coming up on Thursday, May 30th at the Willmar Conference Center starting at 1:30 pm. Please join us in celebrating these forty amazing individuals at part of the 32nd graduating class of Leadership Perspectives.

Please RSVP to Shelly at smunyon@willmarareachamber.com by May 20th.

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars! Back by popular demand, you won't want to miss this fun outdoor concert! Tickets will go on sale starting May 17th. Additionally, Lakes Area Raffle tickets are on sale now with the drawing to take place at the event. The top prize is $5,000 cash. Stop by the Chamber office or purchase your raffle ticket from Chamber Board members or Special Events Committee members. Stay tuned for more information!

Music by Boogie Wonderland

Saturday, July 27th

7:00-11:00pm

Zorbaz on Green Lake

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.