Chamber Connection

Join the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber on Friday, February 7th 7:30-8:30am at Willmar Indoor Golf for networking, prize drawings, and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. Please use the direct entrance located near The Loon in Uptown Willmar. Don't forget to bring your business card for a chance at door prizes!

NEW: $1 will be collected from each attendee to benefit our Nonprofit of the Month: Hawk Creek Animal Shelter. Each guest introduction will be limited to 30 seconds during circle time. Click here to view the 2025 Connection Calendar. Email info@willmarareachamber.com if you would like to prepay for the year.

New Member Welcome

Equine Inspired Soul offers a unique and individualized, nature-based journey of self -discovery and connection. Tanya facilitates experiential opportunities, often partnered with equine partners, to foster empowerment, unlearn old beliefs that no longer serve us, reigniting passion and purpose. Whether you're a career mom seeking to reconnect with yourself, a business seeking teambuilding to solidify internal connection, or feeling a disconnect between yourself and discovering your purpose, Equine Inspired Soul offers a pause that allows you to bring to life hidden strengths. The journey towards wholeness begins with self-awareness.

Body Harmonics Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to Dr. Lily Wood's on her new partnership with Dr. Jeremy Hinderks! Body Harmonics is now located in Hinderks Chiropractic on First Street in Willmar.

Body Harmonics is leading the way in Quantum Medicine, offering groundbreaking therapies that go beyond the symptoms to address the root causes of health issues. From Metabolomics and Epigenetics to Weight Loss and Peptide Therapy, Dr. Woods is eager to help you unlock your full potential! Whether you're looking to lose weight, overcome health challenges, or just feel your best, Body Harmonics is here to educate, restore your vitality, and power you forward. Get ready to live life to the fullest with cutting edge therapies that truly change your life!

Pictured: Doug Kuehnast, Julie Anderson (Nesbit Agencies/Kensington Insurance), Dan Langhoff, Jaime Martinez (CentraCare), Dan Bruechert, Jean Geselius and Jim Rudnick (CDS), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Fernando Alvarado (FIAFOTO), Dan Jacobs (Marcus Construction), and Ken Quist (Quist Wealth Management).

Vibes Cut & Color Celebrates 10 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Teri Feist, owner of Vibes Cut and Color on 10 of membership! Teri's sunny shop on First Street in Willmar is a go-to spot for color, blonding, lashes, cuts, and more! She also offers cuts and fades for men.

Pictured representing the Chamber: Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Chamber President James Miller, Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones), Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Lexi Kopacek (Christianson PLLP), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd), Jeff Martinka (United Prairie), and Terri Wood (Woody's Trucking Inc.).

Know a Leader Who Deserves Recognition?

Save the Date!

Business Education Network

The Business Education Network and the Willmar Senior High welcomed PACT for Families on January 8th. Zero Hour is the first hour every Wednesday for students to catch up on tests or missing work. Those that do not have work to catch up on are in the commons area until classes start. This provides the opportunity to showcase all the fantastic businesses in the Willmar Lakes Area. If you would like to connect with the students, please email program coordinator Jennifer Lindquist at BENCoordinator@willmarareachamber.com.

What is Exit Planning?

Thursday mornings on Open Mic, Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. Last week, James was joined in studio by Kelly O'Farrell, CPA, CVA, CBEC, and Partner at CDS. Tune in this Thursday to hear from Furniture Plus. Chamber Chat is also available on Spotify.

Input Needed: Willmar Safety Action Plan

Chamber Job Board

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.