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One top banner ad is available every week in the Chamber e-newsletter. Reach 1,500 people for just $125! Ads are on a first come, first served basis, and are also available in the body of the e-news for $100. Partner level members and up receive one complimentary e-news insert per year.

Please email jtanner@willmarareachamber.com to reserve your space.

Know a Community Leader Who Deserves Recognition?

Willmar Indoor Golf Celebrates Grand Opening

Congratulations to Tyler Johnson, Nate Erickson, Alex Malmgren, and Jeremiah Reinhart (not pictured) on the grand opening of Willmar Indoor Golf and Cages! Located in an 11,000 square foot entertainment space in Uptown Willmar, WIG offers golf simulator technology so advanced that you will feel like you are playing the best and most beautiful golf courses on the planet. Thirsty or hungry? Enjoy a great selection of food and beverages. Whether playing with friends, working on your game, or hosting a fun event, WIG is the perfect choice! For the baseball or softball enthusiasts, WIG features two state-of-the-art batting cages with the best in class real-time stats and key performance metrics, along with powerful video analysis, trend reports and more. Book your simulator time online now! Celebrating with the WIG partners are Ambassadors Ken Quist (Quist Wealth Management), Kris Gulbrandsen, Jeff Jensen and Mary Hagen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Renee Nolting (West Central Industries), Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance / Nesbit Agencies), Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie), Amber Barber (320 Real Estate Co), Sara DeRoo (Christianson PLLP), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Dawn Lippert (Mainstream Boutique), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), and Dan Hubbard (On The Run Promotions).

Whitcomb Brothers Grain Systems Celebrates 20 Years

Congratulations to the Whitcomb Brothers Grain Systems, Inc. team: Sarah Miller, Ricky Whitcomb, Jeff Klose, Cole Morse, Israel Reyes Martinez, Greg Whitcomb, Heather Heinrichs, Austin Stien, Ryan Ziller, Bryan Hanson, Mitchell Anderson, Dylan Anderson, Fernando Cid Lopez, and Justin Litzau for 20 years of membership! Whitcomb Brothers sells, installs, and services grain handling equipment while providing the best service and highest quality equipment. A family-owned company established in 1997, Whitcomb Brothers varies from pouring concrete pads for grain bins, grain dryers, installing grain bins and grain dryers to assembling towers, legs, spouts, DumPits, air systems, and more. Your go to grain handling people! Also pictured are Chamber Board members and/or Diplomats Jon Rambow (Rambow), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd), and Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis).

Student Job Fair & Career Expo

Prairie's Edge Casino Resort Celebrates 20 Years

Congratulations to Eric Preuss, Carol Tusberg, and Maria Anderson of Prairie's Edge Casino Resort for 20 years of membership! Also pictured are Diplomat Lexi Kopacek (Christianson PLLP) and Chamber President James Miller. Owned and operated by the Upper Sioux Community, Prairie's Edge is home to the largest collection of classic coin slot machines in the Midwest. Plus, find the hottest new video slots, live blackjack, virtual roulette, video keno, video poker and more. Head to the Edge for live entertainment, great food, or book your next special occasion or corporate outing in the event center! Looking for your next career opportunity? Explore the Edge!

*This e-newsletter ad is sponsored by Glacial Ridge Curling.

Discover Your Money Personality

Dave Ramsey or Robert Kiyosaki, who is right? Both authors and influencers are heavy-hitters in the financial arena, but have two vastly different approaches. Jerrid Sebesta will breakdown these two financial perspectives, helping you understand your own money personality and how you can best-leverage your uniqueness to build your wealth! This is a FREE lunch and learn for neXt members and $40 for non-members. RSVPs are requested to next@willmarareachamber.com. All are welcome!

Limited Connections Remaining!

You're Invited: KCEO Gala

Paramedic Training Scholarships at Ridgewater

Minnesota is offering a new incentive for people to learn life-saving paramedic skills like these to meet industry demands. Ridgewater College is one of a handful of colleges where Paramedic students could qualify for a $5,000 scholarship if they are eligible. 

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.

• CentraCare - EMT & Paramedics

• Citizens Alliance Bank - Internal Auditor, Teller/Personal Banker - Sacred Heart, Operations Lead - Clara City, Core Application Specialist, SVP Market Manager, Commercial Ag Loan Officer - Montevideo, Loan Officer - Sacred Heart, Loan Servicing Specialist, Accounts Payable Clerk, Teller/Personal Banker - Howard Lake, Float Teller/Personal Banker - Clara City, Customer Service Representative, Loan Officer - Sacred Heart, Business Banking Assistant

• Engan Associates PA - Drafter/Architectural Technician, Architect or Designer

• Gurley's Foods - Maintenance Lead, Part-Time Janitor

• Heritage Exteriors - Sales Representative

• Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar Economic Development Commission - Business Development Manager

• Marcus Construction - Construction Project Engineer, Construction Project Manager

• Minnesota Department of Transportation - Engineer

• Northern Radiator - Warehouse Shipping Coordinator

• Nova-Tech - HR Strategic Business Partner

• PFF - Direct Support Professional, Site Coordinator

• Ridgewater College - Head Volleyball Coach

• Southwest Initiative Foundation - Economic Development Manager, Economic Development Officer

• United Community Action Partnership - Early Head Start Toddler Teacher, Head Start Classroom Support, Early Head Start Home Visitor, Disabilities/Mental Health Coordinator, Bilingual Child Care Aware Quality Coach, Head Start Bus Driver

Coming Up This Week

Thursday, January 18 at 12:00pm - neXt Lunch and Learn at the Jennie-O Training Room

Friday, January 19 at 8:30am - Leadership Perspectives at the Law Enforcement Center

Monday, January 22 at 11:00am - 50 Year Membership Milestone to Cash Wise Liquor

Monday, January 22 at 11:30am - 50 Year Membership Milestone to Hansen Advertising

Monday, January 22 at 12:00pm - Diplomats Meeting at the Chamber

Monday, January 22 at 3:00pm - Special Events Meeting at the Chamber

Tuesday, January 23 at 7:00am - Executive Committee Meeting at the Chamber

Tuesday, January 23 at 12:00pm - Chamber Connection Planning Meeting at Spurs

2024 Save the Dates

Chamber Community Leadership Celebration at TBD

Friday, March 8th

Student Job Fair & Career Expo at the Willmar High School

Thursday, April 25th

Aggie Open at Island Pine Golf Club in Atwater

Monday, June 24th

Melvin's Throwback at Zorbaz on the Lake

Saturday, July 27th

Chamber Golf Classic at Eagle Creek

Monday, August 5th

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