Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Thank you to our Chairman's Circle investors:

Embrace Change | Drive Momentum | Champion Growth

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Join the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber and Ampact for networking, prize drawings, and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. The event will take place on Friday, June 13th in the Heritage Bank Community Room (310 1st St S, Willmar). Please park in the bank lot, not in front of the law office. 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: AIM of West Central Minnesota.

Congratulations and thank you to Melissa Olson, Janeen Mitchell, Kimberly Gravley, Diane Smith, Mia Wolfe, and Angela Quinn of GlenOaks Senior Living Campus for five years of membership!

GlenOaks offers high-quality senior living solutions, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing services—all designed to support residents at every stage of life. With a passionate new leadership team, GlenOaks is entering an exciting new chapter focused on building connection and community. The team is committed to making positive changes and understands that it all begins with strong, trusted relationships with residents, families, staff, and the community we all call home.

Representing the Chamber: Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Jayme Sczublewski (New London Real Estate), President/CEO James Miller, Jeff Martinka (United Prairie), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd), and Amy Evink (Mick Quinn - State Farm).

There’s still time to register—and here’s why you won’t want to miss this year’s Partners in Ag Innovation Conference:

• Hear Direct Insights from Ag Experts: Industry leaders will share the latest in markets, trade, and agtech you can use now.
• Stay Ahead with Policy-Driven Knowledge: From labor and tax to USDA programs and CI scoring—get the updates that matter.
• Discover Real Innovation From the Ground Up: See how homegrown ventures are solving today’s biggest ag challenges.

If you’re passionate about the future of agriculture—this event is for you! Complimentary registration to all qualified Ag professionals: partnersinag.com.

Join the ag community for a day of friendly competition and connection on the green. Whether golfing or sponsoring, your support helps fund scholarships for Ridgewater College students pursuing agriculture careers. Email info@willmarareachamber.com to register or inquire further.

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.

Thursday mornings on Open Mic, Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. Last week, James was joined in studio by Chris Gorans - CEO and Landon Fries - President of Nova-Tech Engineering.

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

• Citizen's Alliance Bank - Loan Admin Clerk, Loan Servicing Specialist, Teller/Personal Banker, VP/Ag Commercial Loan Officer, RE Loan Processing Specialist, Mortgage Operations Supervisor, Operations Lead

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

• DREAM Technical Academy - Special Education Paraprofessional

• Employment Plus - Staff Accounts Payable Accountant

• Haug Implement - Parts Counter Professional, Ag Equipment Sales, Tire Specialist, Truck Driver, Diesel Technician

• Haug Kubota - Service Technician

• Life-Science Innovations - Corporate Tax Accountant

• Marcus Construction - Safety Manager, Business Development Support Specialist

• Minnesota Department of Human Services - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Northern Radiator - Willmar Warehouse Associate

• Ridgewater College - Foundation Director

• The Barn Theatre - Production Coordinator

• Willmar Electric - Purchasaer

Thursday, June 12 at 5:00pm - Year-End Axe-Travaganza at Rendezvous Axe Throwing

Friday, June 13 at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at Heritage Bank Community Room

Friday, June 13 at 10:30am - CentraCare - Willmar Community Leadership Meeting

Friday, June 13 at 12:00pm - Ambassador Meeting at Kandiyohi County Emergency Management Conference Room

Monday, June 16 at 11:00am - Aggie Open at Little Crow Golf Resort

Tuesday, June 17 at 7:30am - Partners in Ag Innovation Conference at MinnWest Technology Campus

Aggie Open at Little Crow

Monday, June 16th

Special Event at Zorbaz

Saturday, July 26th

Golf Classic at Eagle Creek

Monday, August 18th

Registration is open for Advocate - Chairman's Circle Members