News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024

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Happy 4th of July!

Chamber Connections Return in August

Thanks to our Aggie Open Sponsors

Thank you to everyone that participated in the 31st Annual Aggie Open yesterday at Island Pine Golf Club in Atwater! Special thanks to our generous sponsors, golfers, and many volunteers for their support in pulling off another fun-filled tournament! Congratulations to the tournament champions John Cunningham, Josh Cunningham, Zach Cunningham and Gary Davis!

Congratulations Clemence Hair Studio!

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and its Ambassadors were happy to present Lala & Reji Moise from Clemence Hair Studio in Downtown Willmar with their First Dollar of clear profit.

Representing the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber Ambassadors; Fernando Alvarado (FIAFOTO), Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance Agency/Nesbit Agencies), Dawn Lippert (Mainstream Boutique Willmar), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Kris Gulbrandsen (Happily Retired), and Sam Quam (Bethesda).

Clemence Hair Studio

Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave Listening Sessions

The Minnesota Legislature passed Paid Leave into law in 2023 and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is managing the Paid Leave program. “Listening Sessions” have started and run for the next few weeks. We really encourage as many people to participate as possible - even just to listen in or ask questions…it doesn’t have to be “formal” or coordinated - so hopefully you all can share with your members, too. The department is releasing “topic guides” in advance of each session - you can see the first two posted on the website and can register there as well: https://mn.gov/deed/paidleave/about/rulemaking/.

DEED has indicated they hope to wrap up this process in Oct/Nov, so this summer is the time to engage. Now is the time to learn and add your thoughts to the process.

Childcare Listening Sessions

Southwest Minnesota childcare providers and childcare champions, please register by July 3 to attend a listening session and share your feedback on the draft licensing standards for childcare providers. Details online at http://swifoundation.org/listening-sessions-for-draft...

VIRTUALSESSIONS

Child Care Centers: noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2024

Family Child Care: 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2024

IN-PERSON SESSIONS

Child Care Centers: Granite Falls, 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Family Child Care: Worthington, 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Family Child Care: Willmar, 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024

For in-person events: Registration at 5 p.m., Dinner at 5:15 p.m., Program begins promptly at 6 p.m. Please note that you do not need to arrive before 5:45 p.m. if it doesn’t work for your schedule. Dinner is optional.

SOLD OUT - Join the wait list

This year's Golf Classic theme is Par Wars brought to you by J.D. Kreps Financial Group.

Sponsors and golfers are encouraged to have fun and to embrace the theme. We are looking for golf ball sponsors, we just need 144 logo golf balls from your business, and prize donations (gift certificates, gift baskets, etc.) to be given out at the Golfer After Hours.

This is a great way to extend the visibility and goodwill of your company!

Early Ticket Discount Ends July 10th!

Back by popular demand - Boogie Wonderland! You won't want to miss this fun outdoor concert!

Tickets are on sale NOW! 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.

Music by Boogie Wonderland

Saturday, July 27th

7:00-11:00pm

Zorbaz on Green Lake

Get your Tickets Now!

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.