News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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Chamber Connection Friday

Join us Friday 7:30-8:30am for networking and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes!

Everyone gets a chance to introduce themselves and share a brief update on their business or community happenings. The host ends the Connection with an overview of their business followed by a drawing for door prizes. Coffee, Conversation and Connections.

Join us at Willmar Bus Friday morning!

Willmar Bus

Connection Calendar

Great day for the Aggie Open

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!

New Member Welcome

Leadership Perspectives Graduation

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the 33rd Annual Leadership Perspectives graduating class. The program is designed to develop effective community leaders with vision and insight. This year’s class of 34 students join more than 980 alumni. Special thanks to everyone who participated in the planning and facilitation of the program. This hallmark program would not be possible without the financial support of Mid-Minnesota Development Commission, Kandiyohi County, City of Willmar, and the Minnesota Department of Human Services CAB Hospital.

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” started on last Monday 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.

Community Health "Call to Action"

Free Women's Self-Defense Class

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.