News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

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Oral-Facial Surgery PA Celebrates 30 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Dr. James R Hughes, DDS of Oral Facial Surgery, P.A. for 30 years of membership! Dr. Hughes and representatives from the Chamber are pictured with his staff: Chelsea Mortenson, Nomomis Byrd-Birmingham, Sherri Black, Lacey Sietsema, Jennifer Lindquist, Maria Hughes, and Candyce Eubank. Not pictured: Kaitlyn Knutson, Brandin Dahl, Theresa Kellner, Sophia Simon, and April Schonecker. A skilled, board-certified, experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Hughes is an expert in treating various conditions and issues affecting the face, mouth, and jaw. Whether you need dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, or an oral pathology exam, he and his professional team can help you. Dr. Hughes has built his practice on exceptional patient care with a winning combination of friendliness, professionalism, skill, and compassion. Also pictured are Chamber Board members and/or Diplomats Lexi Kopacek (Christianson PLLP), Chamber President James Miller, Terri Wood (Woody's Trucking Inc.), Andrew Lindquist (Marcus Construction), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd), Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Jon Rambow (Rambow), and Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance).

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Bethesda Celebrates Expansion

Congratulations to Bethesda on the ribbon cutting for the final phase of the Willmar Campus renovation with partners Marcus Construction and Engan Associates Architects. A resident cut the ribbon celebrating the completion of two renovated dining spaces along with a 15 unit addition which will provide more opportunity for community engagement as well as a courtyard space to socialize and enjoy the outdoors. Pictured are Chamber Ambassadors Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Development Commission), Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance / Nesbit Agencies), Kris Gulbrandsen, Vicki Davis (Fladeboe Land and City of Willmar), Chamber President James Miller, Dan Hubbard (On the Run Promotions), and Chamber Board member Caroline Chan (Kandiyohi County) with Bethesda CEO Michelle Haefner and Vice President of Operations Sam Quam (also a Chamber Board member).

Bethesda

2024 Chamber Connections

Chamber Connections are professional networking events hosted Friday mornings from 7:30-8:30 at different Chamber member businesses. Everyone gets a chance to introduce themselves and share a brief update on their business or community happenings. The host ends the Connection with an overview of their business followed by a drawing for door prizes. All are welcome, and need not be a member of the Chamber to participate. Please bring $1 and your business card.

Why host a Chamber Connection?

Make connections with local business people and community leaders
Educate local leaders about your business
Increase exposure of the goods and/or services you offer
Promote an upcoming event or milestone
Show off your facility

2024 Schedule

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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.