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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
This e-newsletter is brought to you by Chairman's Circle member:
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ADVERTISE IN THE E-NEWSLETTER
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.
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Intuition Brewing Celebrates Grand Opening | |
Congratulations to Micah Larson and Liz Heimer of Intuition Brewing on their Ribbon Cutting and First Dollar! Located in downtown Willmar in the former Foxhole Brewhouse, Intuition Brewing is a family-friendly brewery offering brews crafted with passion and precision. Stop in to meet Liz and Micah and taste test the full tap list featuring eight delicious brews. Celebrating alongside Micah, Liz, and their mothers is Chamber President James Miller and Ambassadors Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Development Commission), Vicki Davis (Fladeboe Land), Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance Agency / Nesbit Agencies), Mary Hagen ( West Central Technology, Inc.), Ken Quist (Quist Wealth Management), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie), and Dawn Lippert (Mainstream Boutique). | |
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Chamber Connections are professional networking events hosted Friday mornings from 7:30-8:30 at different Chamber member businesses. 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. All are welcome, and need not be a member of the Chamber to participate. Please bring $1 and your business card.
Why host a Chamber Connection?
- Make connections with local business people and community leaders
- Educate local leaders about your business
- Increase exposure of the goods and/or services you offer
- Promote an upcoming event or milestone
- Show off your facility
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BEN Presents Classroom to Career | |
The Business Education Network presented Classroom to Career to 8th graders at the Willmar Middle School in November. Classroom to Career allows business professionals to engage with students while talking with them about their career choices in the Willmar Lakes Area, and how the decisions in high school will open future opportunities. The program is designed to show students that they are in control of their future educational goals through personal choice and educational decisions. Special thanks to our business partners, Willmar Public Schools, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber, and the presenters for this opportunity: Stephanie Jensen (Central MN Jobs & Training Services), Bradley Pederson (Christianson, PLLP), Riley Cronen (CDS), Robin Kopel (Jennie-O), Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Development Commission), Kevin Dietrich (Willmar Area Community Foundation), Steve Gardner (Willmar Electric), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), James Miller (Willmar Lakes Area Chamber), and Kathryn Haase (Willmar Public Schools). | |
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! | |
Community MLK Celebration | |
Elevate Business Academy Info Sessions | |
The Elevate Community Business Academy is a free 12-week business education course for current business owners or entrepreneurs who live in or serve Kandiyohi County. Become the version of you that makes your dreams come true through this course! Interested in learning more? Start by attending an informational session on January 10, 11, 18, or 23 6:00-7:00pm at the EDC. | |
Chamber Community Job Board | |
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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.
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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
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Tuesday, January 9 at 12:00pm - Membership Milestone at Whitcomb Brothers Grain Systems Inc.
Friday, January 12 at 11:15am - Ribbon Cutting at Willmar Indoor Golf
Friday, January 12 at 12:00pm - Ambassador Meeting at McMillan's Family Restaurant
Monday, January 15 at 5:30pm - Willmar Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at Ridgewater College
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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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