News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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Calling Young Leaders!

Are you a young leader looking to develop your network and advance your career? neXt is full of opportunities to help you do just that! Mark your calendar, bring a friend, and join in the fun at this free event. All are welcome and need not be a member of neXt or the Chamber to participate.

Wanted: Classroom to Career Presenters

We are so excited to announce that the Business Education Network (BEN) is beginning to schedule Classroom to Career, formerly called C.E.O. in the classroom, presentations for many school districts in our region for this upcoming school year. The Classroom to Career presentation is a 45 minute PowerPoint that has already been created to present to 8th grade students that begins the conversation of the many job/career opportunities that exist right here in the Willmar Lakes Area. The mission of BEN is to develop our community’s future workforce by providing students with a deeper understanding of career opportunities and aligning skills with current workforce needs; engaging employers directly with students, education and training providers; and better aligning programs and curriculum to the realities of the West Central Minnesota and overall MN economy. If you would like to learn more or become a presenter for this school year, please email BENCoordinator@willmarareachamber.com

Uptown Willmar Celebrates 40 Years

Congratulations and thank you to General Manager Tim Jackson of Uptown Willmar for 40 years of membership with the Chamber! First opened in 1973, Uptown Willmar (formerly known as the Kandi Mall) is owned by RockStep Capital and has evolved from a mall to a shopping center. Fun fact: one lap around all corridors is 7/10 mile! Also pictured are Chamber Diplomats and/or Board members Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd), Zack Mahboub (West Central Interpreting Services, LLC), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Adrian Salinas (Universal Kutz Barber Shop), Terri Wood (Woody's Trucking Inc.), Andrew Lindquist (Marcus Construction), and Steve Gardner (Willmar Electric Service, Corp.).

Uptown Willmar

32nd Annual Leadership Perspectives Kick-Off

This year's Leadership Perspectives class will surpass over 1,000 graduates. Leadership Perspectives is designed to develop effective community leaders with vision and insight. Session topics include: individual and team building; heritage and diversity; government and media; health, human services, and volunteerism; law and justice; education; industry, and tourism; entrepreneurship and opportunities. Each session focuses on the issues critical to our region's future success.

Save the Date!

Please join us to honor the achievements, contributions, and lasing impact Ken has made during his 33 years as the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber President and 38 years in the Chamber business overall. This is a public, come-and-go reception. No RSVP is required.

West Central Minnesota Area Job Fair

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.