Friday Chamber Connection

United Prairie is a local family-owned, financial services provider offering banking, insurance and investment services.

Join Us at Spurs!

Join us tomorrow afternoon for this casual pop-up networking event! Come and go as you please. No RSVPs, nametags, or business cards required…just an opportunity to make connections and have some fun while supporting a new Chamber member business! Beverages and food will be available for purchase.

Volunteers Needed!

Torkelson's Lock Celebrates 30 Years

Congratulations to Steve Hogenson and Peg Johnson of Torkelson's Lock Service on 30 years of membership! Torkelson's Lock Service is a registered and licensed locksmith qualified to do master lock work, unlocks, rekeys, safe work, key making and lock repair. They provide quality lock repair and replacement to residential and commercial clients. Also pictured are Chamber Diplomats Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Kathryn Mueller (Christianson PLLP), Jessica L Hanson CHt, LLC (Willmar Hypnosis), Shelly Bormann (Goodwill-Easter Seals), Adrian Salinas (Universal Kutz Barber Shop), Zack Mahboub (West Central Interpreting Services, LLC), and Chamber Board members Jeffrey Duininck (Duininck), and Jaime Martinez (CentraCare).

Registration Open!

Kensington Bank Celebrates 20 Years

Congratulations to Justin Schnichels, Ben Peterson, Dean Steinwand, and Chrisy Bates of Kensington Bank on 20 years of membership! Kensington Bank's mission is to be a trusted partner in the financial success of its customers one relationship at a time and to give back to the communities they serve. Also pictured are Chamber Diplomats Adrian Salinas (Universal Kutz), Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Chamber Board members Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance) and Jeffrey Duininck (Duininck), Shelly Bormann (Goodwill-Easter Seals), Diplomat and Board member Kathryn Mueller (Christianson PLLP), and Chamber President Ken Warner.

Student Job Fair & Career Expo

The Willmar High School gym was bustling with approximately 1,250 students and nearly 40 employers last Tuesday! Students from across Kandiyohi County were given a bingo card to encourage interaction with employers from wide a variety of industries. Those that completed their cards were entered to win gift cards. Thank you to Walt's and the expo partners for their support in making this event so successful!

Save the Date!

Mark your calendars - you won't want to miss this fun outdoor concert! The Melvin's Throwback will serve as the Chamber's annual fundraising event and is being organized by the Special Events Committee. Additionally, raffle tickets will be available for purchase soon with the drawing to take place at the event. The top prize will be $5,000 cash. Stay tuned for more information!

Music from The 70's Magic Sunshine Band

Saturday, July 29th

6:00-10:00pm

Zorbaz on Green Lake

Are you 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 over 1,500 people as well as on the Chamber website. Please contact the Chamber if you have any questions.

• CentraCare - EMT & Paramedic Openings

• Citizens Alliance Bank - Credit Analyst, Correspondent Banker, Compliance Manager, Operations Lead - Clara City, Risk Manager, Credit Analyst Supervisor, Human Resource Associate, Branch Manager/Operations Lead, Correspondent Banker

• Dooley's Petroleum, Inc. - Dispatcher, Bulk or Transport Drivers

• Haug Implement - Facilities Maintenance Custodian, Parts Counter Specialist - Willmar, Parts Counter Specialist - Litchfield, Sales Representative - Lawn & Garden and Utility Tractors, Service Technician - Diesel - Litchfield, Service Technician - Diesel - Willmar, Service Technician - Compact Equipment - Willmar

• Haug Kubota - Service Technician - Compact Equipment

• Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA - Child Care Teacher Qualified Staff, Aquatics Director

• Marcus Construction - Construction Foreman (Travel Required), Construction Superintendent, Commercial/Industrial Construction Sales Representative - Hutchinson

• Northern Radiator - Drafting and Design (Internship), Warehouse Shipping Coordinator

• Ridgewater College - Softball Head Coach, Women's Basketball Head Coach, Academic Advisor

• TerWisscha Construction - Architectural Job Captain, Commercial Construction Project Manager

• United Community Action Partnership - Head Start Classroom Support - Willmar, Senior Human Resources Generalist, Intake Worker/Spanish Speaking - Willmar, Housing/Auditor Inspector - Willmar

• West Central Roofing - Roofing Laborer, Roofing Foreman



• Willmar Electric - Project Engineer, Journeyman

• Willmar Area Community Foundation - Director of Community Engagement

Coming Up This Week

• Tuesday, May 16th at 9:15am - CCS Fifth Grade Ag Tours at Louriston Dairy
• Tuesday, May 16th at 10:00am - Business Education Network Meeting at the Chamber
• Tuesday, May 16th at 10:30am - Membership Milestone at GrandStay
• Tuesday, May 16th at 12:15pm - Lakeland Fifth Grade Ag Tours at Louriston Dairy
• Wednesday, May 17th at 4:00pm - Out & About at Spurs
• Thursday, May 18th at 9:15am - Kennedy Fifth Grade Ag Tours at Louriston Dairy
• Thursday, May 18th at 12:15pm - Kennedy Fifth Grade Ag Tours at Louriston Dairy
• Thursday, May 18th at 3:30pm - neXt Volunteering Event at Youth For Christ
• Friday, May 19th at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at United Prairie
• Friday, May 19th at 8:30am - Leadership Perspectives at Jennie-O
• Friday, May 19th at 9:15am - Roosevelt Fifth Grade Ag Tours at CoJo Dairy
• Friday, May 19th at 12:15pm - Roosevelt Fifth Grade Ag Tours at CoJo Dairy
• Monday, May 22nd at 10:00am - Membership Milestone at Kwik Trip - First Street
• Tuesday, May 23rd at 7:00am - Executive Committee Meeting at the Chamber
• Tuesday, May 23rd at 11:00am - Special Events Meeting at the Chamber

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www.willmarareachamber.com

chamber@willmarareachamber.com

 (320) 235-0300