Tuesday, April 22, 2025

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Chamber Connection

Join the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber at the Civic Center (2707 Arena Drive, Willmar) to kickoff West Central Tribune's Life Connections event on Friday, April 25th 7:30-8:30am! You'll have the opportunity to enjoy networking, prize drawings, and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. 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: Safe Avenues. Click here to view the Connection Calendar.

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Kandiyohi Co Farm Bureau Federation Celebrates 10 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Zach Gerdes, Nathan Essendrup, Robin Wothe, Dan Lippert, Caleb Laurence, Christa Willis, Shana Shuck, and Joe VanderArk of Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau Federation on 10 years of membership! Farm Bureau advocates for farmers and rural communities at every level of government, while also offering members benefits like insurance, equipment discounts, and business resources. They focus heavily on leadership development, education, and public outreach to strengthen agriculture and rural life in Minnesota. Through local and statewide programs, Farm Bureau Federation builds community, promotes policy, and supports the next generation of ag leaders.

Pictured representing the Chamber: Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Lindsey Peters (MinnWest Technology Campus), Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West), Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess), Christina Williams (R&J Tours), and Shelly Bormann (Goodwill-Easter Seals).

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Join Us at the Farm

More than 300 fifth-grade students will be touring Louriston and CoJo Dairy Farms during the first week of May. The Chamber’s Agri-Business Committee is looking for volunteers to serve as chaperones for this exciting educational experience.

Many thanks to our generous sponsors, whose support has made it possible to cover transportation costs—ensuring students have the opportunity to connect with farm life up close!

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Chamber Chat

Thursday mornings on Open Mic, Chamber President James Miller hosts Chamber Chat. Last week, James was joined in studio by Darin Rahm of Pizza Ranch.

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.

Bernick's Pepsi - CDL Route Driver - $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

CentraCare - EMT, Paramedic

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

Employment Plus - HVAC Technician, MIG Welder/ Manufacturing Laborer, Rental Property Maintenance/Carpenter

Green Lake Lutheran Ministries - Food Service Manager/Head Chef, Seasonal Food Service Assistant/Sous Chef

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

Haug Kubota - Service Technician

Heritage Exteriors - Sales Representative

Insurance by Strehlow - Insurance Agent

Kandiyohi County Food Shelf - Inventory Specialist

Marcus Construction - Carpentry Field Coordinator

Minnesota Department of Transportation - Planner (Transportation)

Northern Radiator - Purchasing Manager, IT Internship

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative - Youth Mental Health Navigator, Speech Pathologist (Virtual, Hybrid, or In-Person)

West Central Sanitation - Diesel Heavy Truck Mechanic, Local Route CDL Truck Driver, Transfer Station Attendant, Entry Lube Technician, Cart/Container Delivery - CDL Trainee