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Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter

February 10th | 2023

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Minnesota Chamber of

Commerce Headlines


Downtown Minneapolis office workers return, but population growth slows


Why Walz wants to spend $276M on broadband on top of nearly $1 billion in federal funds


Minnesota moves to 100% carbon free electricity by 2040


Visit the Minnesota Chamber website!

Contact your local legislators:


Rep. Chris Swedzinski

Senator Gary Dahms

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

Senator Tina Smith

Senator Amy Klobuchar

2023 Community Guides

Have Arrived!

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Welcome New Chamber Members!

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Listen to this week's Chamber Chatter
Check out the Live Local Marshall, MN Facebook Group

Coupon Books have arrived!

The 2023 Chamber Coupon Books are here & are available for purchase at $30 per book & include over $5,000 in savings!


Stop in the Chamber to purchase yours today.

Upcoming Events

Winter Meltdown Week leads into Tropical Night this weekend at SMSU!

11th Annual "It's a Slam Dunk - Don't Drive Drunk"

Friday, February 10th

Men's Game Start Time: 5:30PM

Women's Game Start Time: 7:30PM


SMSU - R/A Facility

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


Mustang men's and women's basketball teams host Upper Iowa tonight! The campaign commemorates Drake Bigler - the 5-month-old son of SMSU head men's basketball coach Brad Bigler.

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SMSU Basketball vs. Winona State - Tropical Night

Saturday, February 11th

Men's Game Start Time: 3:30PM

Women's Game Start Time: 5:30PM


SMSU - R/A Facility

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


Come join as the men's and women's basketball teams take on Winona State! This is also SMSU's Annual "Tropical Night" - so dress up in your best tropical themed attire!

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Half-Court Challenge & Other Events for Students

Saturday, February 11th

During the Basketball Games

Men's game begins at 3:30PM & women's game begins at 5:30PM.


SMSU - R/A Facility

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


Gather your friends and join in on the Tropical Night fun - Panka Insurance hosting their Half-Court Challenge, prizes for the "best dressed" students, hula hoop contests, a photo booth, and more!

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Post Game Social

Saturday, February 11th

6:00PM - 9:00PM


EverSpring Inn & Suites - Ballroom

1500 E College Dr, Marshall, MN


Hosted by the Mustang Booster Club & SMSU Alumni Association, come join this post game "Tropical Night" social following the men's and women's basketball games! Open to all SMSU Alumni, Mustang Booster Club members and fans. Complimentary appetizers and beverages.

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Karaoke Night

Saturday, February 11th

8:30PM - 11:30PM


Karaoke Night

29 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN


Join Key Largo with Livin' Rich Entertainment for Karaoke Night!

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Ghent Volunteer Fire Department Annual Breakfast

Sunday, February 12th

8:00AM - 12:00PM


KB's Ballroom

100 E Burlingame St, Ghent, MN


The Ghent Volunteer Fire Department invites you to attend their annual pancake, sausage, and egg breakfast. Sunday, February 12th, 8:00am - Noon at KB’s Ballroom. Free Will Donation. Bloody Mary’s and Mimosa’s will be available.

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Super Bowl Commercial Bingo

Sunday, February 12th

Begins at 5:30PM


Brau Brothers Brewing Co.

1010 E Southview Dr

Marshall, MN


Come join us for commercial bingo during the Super Bowl! We have adult and kid prizes. Play for free and enjoy happy hour beer prices during the game!

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Cultures on the Prairie

Monday, February 13th

1:00PM - 5:00PM


Tuesday, February 14th

8:30AM - 4:00PM


SMSU Upper Level Ballroom

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


Please join us for Cultures on the Prairie 2023! We are happy to announce we have expanded this year's event to 2 days! Day 1, you will experience the "Killing Fields" Simulation: A real-life simulation of what refugee families endured during times of war. Day 2, experience the stories, history, and cultures throughout southwest Minnesota through panelists, presentations, and our Keynote, Sambuth Ouk, Director of Equity & Inclusion for the Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools. Register today here.

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Pickleball Power Hours at the YMCA

Over Lunch Hours on

Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays!

11:00AM - 1:00PM


Marshall Area YMCA

200 S A St, Marshall, MN


Looking for a great opportunity to get out of the cold, network AND exercise over your lunch hour? Come play Pickleball at the Y!


Open Pickleball also held Mondays & Fridays 8:00AM - 12:00PM + Wednesdays 6:30PM - 9:00PM.

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14th Annual "Super Supper"

Monday, February 13th

5:00PM - 8:00PM


The Hitching Post

1104 E Main St, Marshall, MN


The Southwest Minnesota State University baseball program, along with The Hitching Post in Marshall, have partnered again for the 14th "Super Supper" to help support the SMSU baseball program.

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Love Songs by the Fireplace

Monday, February 13th

6:00PM - 7:00PM


Marshall-Lyon County Library

201 C St, Marshall, MN


Enjoy free music by the fireplace featuring Samson Obel's string students!

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Microsoft Excel Deep Dive

Wednesday, February 15th

12:00PM - 1:00PM


SMSU Upper Conference Center

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


Ben Nwachukwu will demonstrate a step-by-step tutorial on some Excel features!

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Let's Connect!

Thursday, February 16th

8:00AM - 9:00AM


AmericInn by Wyndham

1406 E Lyon St, Marshall, MN


Come show off your business with a one minute commercial while enjoying donuts, coffee & learning about other local businesses!

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Business During Hours - Marshall Community Foundation

Thursday, February 16th

11:00AM - 1:00PM


Elizabeth Lockwood SMSU

Alumni & Visitor Center

1430 E College Dr, Marshall, MN


You're invited to join us for this Business During Hours event - see you there!

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Traveling Trivia

Thursday, February 16th

*Time Correction*

Begins at 6:30PM


The Gambler

303 W Main St, Marshall, MN


Hosted by Push Play Entertainment. Put on your thinking caps and sharpen your pencils trivia night is back! Team registration starts at 6:30pm. round one starts at 7:00pm. Prizes will be awarded! Free to play.

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Marshall High School Career Fair

Friday, February 17th

8:00AM - 11:45AM


Marshall High School

400 Tiger Dr, Marshall, MN


Career Fair for youth in grades 9-12 at the Marshall High School!

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20th Annual Gold Rush Raffle

Friday, February 17th

Begins at 6:00PM


SMSU

1501 State St, Marshall MN


Join the Mustang Gold Rush Raffle - the Mustang Booster Club's largest annual fundraiser!

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Teas, Sweets & Crafts at the Museum

Saturday, February 18th, 2023 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM


Drop in at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 1:00PM-4:00 PM for complimentary tea, lemonade, and sweets. Make and take or take and make craft stations will be set up including craft roses. For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org.

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Business News

Brad Gruhot along with other Chamber executives throughout the State spent time at the Capitol last Thursday advocating for and against business policies. Pictured from left to right: Brad Gruhot (Marshall), Senator Gary Dahms, Anne Johnson (Redwood Falls), and Sarah Warmka (New Ulm).

Parks & Trails Master Plan Survey

We want your input!

The City of Marshall is currently in the process of creating a Parks & Trails Master Plan. Community members and area stakeholders are invited to complete a brief survey and add their ideas onto an interactive map. Input gathered from the survey and interactive map will be incorporated into the Parks & Trails Master Plan.

Take Survey

ICYMI: VIRTUAL TOWN HALL ON PAID LEAVE MANDATE

The Legislature is poised to pass extreme legislation that will raise payroll taxes by $1 billion for businesses annually and mandate that employers offer 24 weeks of paid leave to all employees. View this on-demand town hall recording as we answered questions about how this paid leave mandate will impact your business. Read more here.

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Chamber Member Job Postings


  • Avera Marshall
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Full Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Care | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Medication Aide - Long-Term Care | Full-Time
  • Trained Medication Aide (TMA) - Long-Term Care | Full-Time
  • Laundry Aide | Part-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Anticoagulation Clinic | Part-Time
  • Radiology Technologist | Part-Time
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med/Surg
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Supervisor - Med/Surg
  • Administrative Internship
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care
  • Patient Services Representative (PSR) | Full-Time
  • Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc.
  • HVACR Technician
  • Welder
  • Centrol Crop Consulting
  • Summer 2023 Field Scout Intern
  • Summer 2023 Soil Sampling Technician Intern
  • City of Marshall
  • Civil Engineer
  • First Independent Bank
  • Customer Service Representative - Marshall & Russell
  • Mortgage Loan Processor / Mortgage Loan Assistance
  • GreatAmerica Financial Services
  • Customer Service Manager
  • Investors Choice Financial Solutions
  • Client Services Representative
  • Jonti Craft
  • 1st & 2nd Shift Carting
  • 1st Shift Builder
  • 2nd Shift Builder
  • 2nd Shift Shipping
  • Edge Bander Operator 1st Shift
  • Quality Auditor
  • Warehouse 1st Shift
  • Living Word Lutheran Church
  • Director of Connection Ministries | Part-Time
  • Director of Worship Ministries | Full-Time
  • Marshall Public Schools
  • Coaching Positions
  • Park Side Paraprofessional
  • Southview Paraprofessional(s)
  • Substitute Crossing Guard(s)
  • Substitute Custodian(s)
  • Substitute Paraprofessional(s)
  • Substitute Teacher(s)
  • Marshall Radio
  • Branding Specialist
  • Midwest Aviation DBA Charter First
  • Aircraft Line Technician
  • New Horizons Crisis Center
  • Redwood County and Prevent
  • Executive Assistant and Crime Victim Services Advocate
  • North Star Mutual Insurance Company
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
  • Senior Accountant - Accounting
  • System Administrator
  • Assistant Actuary - Actuarial
  • Policy Processing Technician - Commercial Underwriting
  • Policy Processing Technician - Farm Underwriting
  • Policy Processing Technician - Personal Lines Underwriting
  • Commercial Underwriter
  • Assistant Underwriter - Farm Underwriting
  • Underwriting Technician - Farm Underwriting
  • Underwriting Technician - Personal Lines
  • Claims Technician - Property / Casualty Claims
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
  • Ralco
  • Systems Developer
  • Financial & Incentives Analyst
  • Swine Research Technician
  • Ruminant Nutritionist
  • Research Technician - Summer Intern
  • Greenhouse Research Technician
  • Southwest Minnesota State University
  • Small Business Development
  • Customer Service Specialist Principal
  • Office Administrative Specialist Senior
  • Office & Admin Specialist Int
  • Human Resources Business Partner
  • Campus Diversity Officer
  • United Community Action Partner
  • Bus Driver - Marshall/Lyon County | Full Time & Part Time
  • Visit Marshall
  • Social Media Admin
  • Western Mental Health Center
  • Adult Mental Health Caseworker
  • Mental Health Rehab Worker
  • Front Desk/Care Coordinator

Any Chamber member can submit job postings!

Ask about your login by emailing chamber@marshallmn.org or call the Chamber at 507-532-4484.

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Chamber E-Connection Guidelines and Policies

Newsletter Goals and Audience

The purpose of the Chamber E-Connection newsletter is to share our members' events with other business and community members. It is an informational newsletter and helps to promote our member businesses and their events. Each Friday, our newsletter is sent to over 1,600 individuals. Our separate emails are sent to the same list, but are held especially for our Chamber events and Business After Hours.

Newsletter Policy

E-Connection events are included based on requests from the member business. The following criteria are

requested by the Marshall Area Chamber for event submissions:

  • Events flyers or submissions must be an actual event. We do not include sales or promotions.
  • Events can be included in the E-Connection for one week free of charge, and you have the option of adding one additional week for $20.
  • Submissions must be sent the Wednesday prior to that Friday's E-Connection to be included email chamber@marshallmn.org
  • All event flyers are for Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce members only. 
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