Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter | |
Mid-Legislative Session Update | |
Senator Gary Dahms and Representative Chris Swedzinski joined the Chamber on Wednesday, April 3rd via Zoom to give an update as we hit the mid-point of the 2024 Legislative Session. Watch the recorded meeting now by clicking the button below! | | |
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Women's Connect
Cassi Weiss with Visit Marshall
Thursday, April 11th
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Red Baron Arena & Expo
Bluepeak Room
1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us for the April Women's Connect as Cassi Weiss with Visit Marshall, MN speaks! She will discuss "Empowering Young Women" along with what Visit Marshall, MN is up to in 2024!
Learn More About Women's Connect
Thank You Women's Connect Sponsors!
Southwest Initiative Foundation Hoffman & Brobst PLLP
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Business After Hours
ADM
Tuesday, April 16th
5:00PM to 6:30PM
The Upper Room
100 W College Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us as Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) hosts this month's Business After Hours.
Learn More About Business After Hours
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Let's Connect
A Chamber Member Favorite!
Thursday, April 18th
8:00AM to 9:00AM
AmericInn by Wyndham Marshall
1406 E Lyon Street, Marshall, MN
Let's Connect is our networking event (a Chamber member favorite) that gives you a chance to show off your business or organization with your one minute verbal commercial that can include who you are, what your business is all about, current job openings, upcoming events, happenings and more! We welcome all members to attend! A light breakfast is included when you attend this event. Be sure to bring brochures to display and business cards to share! There is no cost to attend - just be sure to register beforehand!
Learn More About Let's Connect
Thank You Let's Connect Sponsor!
AmericInn by Wyndham Marshall
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Lunch & Learn
Top 5 Keys to Successful Social Media
Wednesday, April 24th
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
Community Room
201 C Street, Marshall, MN
Struggling with growing or starting your social media presence? Feel overwhelmed with all of the information out there? Adri DeBoer, a social media enthusiast, is bringing you the Top 5 Keys to Successful Social Media! Great for beginners, refreshers, or idea generation – sometimes all you need is some enthusiasm and inspiration to get you going! Having gone to college for photography, Adri’s path blossomed into self-taught social media and marketing. Landing her passion job at Visit Marshall, MN as the Communication Coordinator in October of 2020, you’ll find her scrolling her social for Minnesota travel, cocktail making, foodies, fashion & bravolebs!
Learn More About Lunch & Learn
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ONE top Banner Ad spot is available each Friday in the E-Connection newsletter at $75/week. Email chamber@marshallmn.org for more information.
Receive a $15 discount if you book 4 weeks or more! Inquire on availability.
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Traveling Trivia: Grandview Valley Winery | |
Friday, April 5th
Begins at 7:00PM
Grandview Valley Winery
42703 Grandview Avenue, Belview, MN
Traveling trivia at Grandview Valley Winery at the Rivendell at Grandview venue! Come early to save your seat!
Put on your thinking caps and sharpen your pencils its trivia night! Round one worksheet starts at 7:00 pm. Live rounds start at 7:30 pm. Prizes will be awarded!
Free to play.
5 rounds of questions.
Up to 4 people per team.
No cellphones are allowed after round 1.
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Friday, April 5th
Begins at 10:00PM
LeRoy's Bar & Grill
89 W 1st Street, Cottonwood, MN
Warm up your voices and get ready for some karaoke fun Friday night (tonight!) starting at 10pm!
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Saturday, April 6th
10:00AM to 3:00PM
Marshall Area YMCA
200 South A Street, Marshall, MN
Marshall RC Club presents – Model Airplane Show at the Marshall Area YMCA
Saturday April 6 – 10AM to 4PM
FREE
Videos of beautiful model airplanes in flight
Flight simulator to try
2PM – mini drone competition – drones supplied
3PM – Awards presented
Website – www.MarshallRCClub.ning.com
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Sun Shadow Science Saturday | |
Saturday, April 6th
10:30AM to 11:30AM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C Street, Marshall, MN
Learn about the upcoming solar eclipse and ways to safely view it! Marshall will see around a 70% eclipse, which will not be safe to view with the naked eye but will still be a spectacular sight! Join us for crafts and activities related to the April 8 Total Eclipse (partial in MN). We’ll have free eclipse glasses for you and tips to keep your eyes safe. Best for ages 6 & up – kids should bring a responsible adult.
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Saturday, April 6th
Begins at 2:00PM
Key Largo on Lake Shetek
29 Valhalla Drive, Slayton, MN
Come to Key Largo this Saturday for some bingo! Hope to see you there!
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"School of Rock" Summer Musical Auditions | |
Saturday, April 6th
Sunday, April 7th
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Monday, April 8th
6:30PM to 8:30PM
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
1301 S 4th Street, Marshall, MN
Ready to shine on stage? Audition for MASC's summer musical, Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock! Kids 10 +, teens and adults needed. Find a full list of parts available on our Facebook page or marshallareastagecompany.org. For more info, email gettej@gmail.com or
message MASC on Facebook.
Virtual auditions available.
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Balaton Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet & Awards Program | |
Saturday, April 6th
Begins at 6:00PM
Balaton Community Center
134 3rd Street, Balaton, MN
Get your tickets for the Banquet & Awards Program! Tickets are advanced sales only and cost $25. Pick them up at First Independent or contact one of the contacts on the flyer today!
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The Forty Below Comedy Show | |
Saturday, April 6th
Begins at 7:00PM
The Gambler
303 W Main Street, Marshall, MN
The Forty Below Comedy Show at the Gambler.
18+ event
Limited Tickets Available
Tickets: Cash Only
$10 Gambler University Crew
$15 Presale
$20 Door
To purchase tickets stop at the Gambler during regular business hours!
Tickets on sale now.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show!
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Saturday, April 6th
Begins at 7:30PM
Sunday, April 7th
Begins at 2:00PM
Schwan's Community Center for the Performing Arts MHS Theatre
400 Tiger Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us for Beats '24 con Fuego with 2 shows featuring a wide variety of large group, small ensemble and solo percussion performances. Admission is $10.00 and tickets are available through student performers at the door.
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Sunday, April 7th
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN
Join us the first Sunday of each month at Painted Prairie for some cribbage fun!
From 3-5 p.m. players of all levels are welcome to come and do some open play and learn how to the play Cribbage!
Free to attend, bring your own board and get a free pour!
See you there! Cheers!
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Don't Miss the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th! | | |
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The Monday, April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada! Marshall, Minnesota should have about a 70-79% partial eclipse starting around 1:00pm, peaking about 2:00pm and ending around 3:15pm.
Note: It is not safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing.
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Prairies, Pothole & Streams in Southwest Minnesota | |
Tuesday, April 9th
Begins at 6:00PM
SMSU
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
Minnesota’s remaining prairie grasslands and wetlands are still visible as you travel across the western and southern areas of the state. Enroll in this course to learn more about the P&P biome as well as current efforts to conserve and restore prairie and wetland habitat. With your instructors and guest experts, you will explore the prairie, its wetlands, and streams through classroom, lab, and outdoor field experiences. We hope you will share your prairie knowledge and experiences with our class and ask questions!
During class time and outdoors, you will practice using several environmental learning tools. Learn more in the event.
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"An Inspector Calls" Theatre Production | |
Performances April 10th through April 14th
SMSU
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
SMSU Theatre’s spring production is J.B. Priestley’s classic detective drama, An Inspector Calls. Performances are April 10 through 13 at 7:30 pm and April 14 at 2 pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. Tickets are $10 and will be available at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Admission is free for SMSU employees and students with valid ID. Free and convenient parking is available in lot B-1.
In this mystery with a message, the enigmatic Inspector Goole interrupts a family celebration to interrogate the well-to-do Birling family about the death of a young woman. One startling revelation after another drives the family – and the audience – to consider how our actions impact the lives of those around us.
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Free State-Approved Para Professional Competency Opportunity | |
April through July
There's still time to reserve your spot for this free 3-part training program! Contact us if you're interested in getting registered!
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Wednesday Nights
LeRoy's Bar & Grill
89 W 1st Street, Cottonwood, MN
Unseal the deal every Wednesday Night! Must arrive before 7:15pm to get a ticket! The jackpot is now up to $325! Come try your luck!
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Thursday, April 11th
12:30PM to 1:00PM
Graceful Marilyn Quilt Shoppe
307 W Main Street, Marshall, MN
Join us for our Shop Sew & Share event at 12:30pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Bring a project to share &/or come see what's new at the shop! Remember - you're welcome to sit & snoop too.
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Bioforge Marshall Groundbreaking | |
Thursday, April 11th
2:00PM to 6:00PM
Groundbreaking:
400 Erie Road, Marshall, MN
Cocktail Reception:
The Upper Room
100 W College Drive, Suite 300, Marshall, MN
We're thrilled to officially break ground on Bioforge Marshall, Solugen's new 500,000 sf biomanufacturing facility in Marshall, Minnesota.
Join local leaders, government officials, and Solugen's leadership for a formal program on the future site of Bioforge Marshall located adjacent to ADM's corn complex. Following the program, a cocktail reception will be held at the Upper Room in downtown Marshall.
See you there!
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"The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota" Program & Annual Meeting | |
Thursday, April 11th
5:30PM to 7:30PM
Lyon County Museum
301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN
“The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota” program and Lyon County Historical Society Annual Meeting is on Thursday, April 11 starting at 5:30 PM at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon Street in Marshall. This event is free will donation and open to the public.
Schedule-
5:30 PM: Light Refreshments
6:00 PM: Business Meeting (2023 Annual Report)
6:30 PM: Program: “The 1980s Farm Crisis in West Central Minnesota” by Jim Roe
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Thursday, April 11th
6:30PM to 7:30PM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C Street, Marshall, MN
Planting for Pollinators: How to Create Habitat that Promotes Beneficial Insects
Learn the importance of insects and other beneficial pollinators in our gardens. Learn the problems that select species are facing in our environment. The presentation will emphasize gardening strategies that enhance habitat needs for beneficial insects while reducing pest populations. Taught by Pam Sanders, Master Gardener Intern and Dr. Allysa Anderson SMSU Associate Professor of Biology.
This informational event is free and open to the public.
View all upcoming events.
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Traveling Trivia: The Marshall Gambler | |
Thursday, April 11th
Begins at 6:30PM
The Gambler
303 W Main Street, Marshall, MN
Traveling trivia at The Marshall Gambler Come early to save your seat!
Put on your thinking caps and sharpen your pencils its trivia night! Round one worksheet starts at 630 pm. Live rounds start at 700 pm. Prizes will be awarded!
Free to play.
5 rounds of questions.
Up to 4 people per team.
No cellphones are allowed after round 1.
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Highway 23 Coalition Annual Meeting | |
Friday, April 12th
11:30AM to 1:00PM
The Upper Room
100 W College Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us on Friday, April 12th from 11:30am – 1pm at The Upper Room Marshall for our Highway 23 Coalition Annual Meeting. This year’s feature Keynote Speaker is Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner, Nancy Daubenberger.
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Prairie Jam Announcement Party | |
Friday, April 12th
4:30PM to 6:30PM
Wooden Nickel Burgers & Brew
448 W Main Street, Marshall, MN
Join us for the 2024 Prairie Jam Artist Announcement at our awesome stage sponsor location at Wooden Nickel Burgers & Brew.
Announcement 5:30PM
Happy Hour from 3-6 | Specialty drinks available! There will also be a live DJ, photobooth and event giveaways!
We can't wait to jam with you!
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Thursday, April 25th
All Day
SMSU
1501 State St, Marshall, MN
M4L Day is a 24-hour effort to bring alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of SMSU together to build the Mustang Community and raise funds to continue to improve Southwest Minnesota State University!
www.M4LDay.com
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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More! | |
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2024 Chamber Coupon Books for Sale!
Great news - the 2024 Chamber Coupon Books are here and sooner than ever before! They include over 200 coupons (+34 NEW coupons) with $5,000+ in total savings! They are effective January 1st, 2024 and don't expire until December 31st, 2024.
Get yours today - find a list of organizations selling books with the link below!
Learn More About Chamber Coupon Books
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'Missing middle' housing bill off the table at the Legislature | City opposition has derailed plans for legislation designed to create more housing density and supply across the state. | | | |
Advertising Open for Marshall City-Wide Garage Sales | |
Lyon County Historical Society Seeks Volunteer for Board of Directors | |
The Lyon County Historical Society (LCHS) is currently seeking a volunteer to fill one seat on the board of directors for a 2-year term. The Lyon County Historical Society is governed by a 9-member board of directors. The board of directors meets the 3rd Wednesday at 5:30 PM every other month. The application is available at the Lyon County Museum (301 W Lyon St, Marshall), by email: director@lyoncomuseum.org, and on the museum’s website: www.lyoncomuseum.org under the Get Involved tab Board of Directors. | |
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BANNER AD SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR 2024!
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Receive a discount if you book 4 weeks or more! Contact us today to inquire about availability & sign up for your spot now!
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Headlines from the Marshall Independent | |
Marshall to explore J-turn at Tiger Drive | MARSHALL - In a January discussion of traffic safety in Marshall, the intersection of Tiger Drive and Minnesota Highway 23 came up as a key area of concern. "Currently the most concern is in the morning and in the afternoon - as students are arriving at (Marshall High School), and especially as students are leaving [...] | | | |
Children throughout southwest Minnesota enjoyed the Easter weekend participating in a number of egg hunts. Above, children raced inside Grace Life Church in between services on Sunday looking for plastic eggs containing treats. In the photo at left, Bethany Newman brought her children Tessa, Finley, Margo and Laney to the egg hunt held at the [...] | | | |
Community Transit plans more bus stop improvements | MARSHALL - The city of Marshall will be teaming up with United Community Action Partnership to build several more new Community Transit bus shelters around the city. At Tuesday's meeting of the Marshall City Council, council members voted to approve an agreement with UCAP to help with the project. | | | |
Dahms and Swedzinski talk labor, housing concerns | MARSHALL - Southwest Minnesota residents asked questions involving issues ranging from business to housing policies with two Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday. State legislators Rep. Chris Swedzinski and Sen. Gary Dahms, held a mid-session update over Zoom. "We're right in the middle of everything," said Swedzinski, R-Ghent. | | | |
Work on Addison parking lot to begin this year | MARSHALL - The streets have been open since last fall. But technically, there is still one piece of Marshall's recent downtown construction that needs to be finished. On Wednesday morning, Marshall downtown businesspeople learned more about plans to re-pave the Addison public parking lot, located across Lyon Street from the Marshall 6 movie theater. | | | |
'A mystery with a message' | MARSHALL - The mystery at the heart of Southwest Minnesota State University's spring theatre production is one that will keep audience members guessing, cast members said. "When you think you have it figured out, you don't," said SMSU senior Colton Jensen. The SMSU Theatre Program will be performing "An Inspector Calls," by J.B. | | | |
Chamber Member Job Postings | |
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- Direct Support Generalist
Avera Marshall
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | PRN
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | PRN
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part Time with Benefits Eligible
- Radiology Technologist | Part-Time
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care | Part-Time
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Full-Time
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
- Radiology Technologist III - PRN
- Behavioral Health Technician - BHS Acute Unit | Part-Time with Benefits
- Housekeeper | Full-Time
- Housekeeper | PRN
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time + Benefits Eligible
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Care | Part-Time + Benefits Eligible
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time + Benefits Eligible
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
- Phlebotomist | Part-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
- Director - Nursing Home Administrator - Nursing Admin Nursing Home | Full-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | PRN
- Housekeeper | Part-Time
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Full-Time
- Food Service Worker | Part-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Dermatology Clinic | Part Time, Benefits Eligible
- Groundskeeper
- Dietary Aide | Part-Time Benefits Eligible
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care | Part-Time
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
- Dietary Aide | Part-Time
- Dietary Aide | Part-Time
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - PRN
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - PRN
- Administrative Coordinator - Long Term Care | Full-Time
- Call Center Representative | Part-Time
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care - PRN
- Health Information Specialist | Full-Time
Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration
- Commercial Refrigeration Installer
- HVAC-R Technician
- Pipefitter
- Welder
Hoffman & Brobst PLLP
Hope Harbor
- Direct Care Staff - Marshall | Part-Time
Investors Choice Financial
- Client Services Representative
- Financial Services Consultant
Kal's Motor Group
- Mechanic & General Maintenance
Living Word Lutheran Church
- Worship Leader
- Director of Children's Ministry
Lyon County
- Assistant County Attorney
- Lyon County Correctional Officer
Marshall Area YMCA
- Building & Grounds Director
Marshall Public Schools
- High School Special Education Paraprofessional
- MATEC Special Education Paraprofessional
- Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
- Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
- District Wide Evening Custodian
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher
- Southview Special Education Teacher
- Middle School Language Arts Teacher
- Middle School Agriculture Teacher
- Middle School English Learner Teacher
- Middle School Physical Education and Health Teacher
- Middle School Special Education Teacher
- High School Special Education Teacher
- High School Chemistry Teacher
- High School Language Arts Teacher at MATEC
- Part-Time Parent Educator
- Crossing Guard
- Substitute Paraprofessional
- Substitute Teacher
- Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
- Head Varsity Dance Coach
- High School Math Teacher
- 0.4 FTE High School Guidance Counselor
- 0.5 FTE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor
- Speech/Language Pathologist
- Assistant Football Coach
- 3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
- 4th Grade Elementary Teacher
- District Wide Groundskeeper
- Elementary & High School Physical Education & Health Teacher
New Horizons Crisis Center
- Crime Victims Service Coordinator - Murray County
- Crime Victims Service Coordinator - Redwood County
North Star Mutual Insurance Company
- Agency/Support Services Technician - Agency/Support Services
- Internal Auditor - Internal Audit
- Commercial Underwriter
- Policy Processing Technician
- Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
- Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
Schwan's Company
- EHS Compliance Specialist
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Line Attendant II - Days
- Forklift Operator I - Day Shift
- Refrigeration Mechanic II - Overnights
- Material Handler II - Nights
- Sanitation Associate I - Overnights
Southwest Health & Human Services
- Children's Social Services Supervisor
State Farm Insurance - Andrew Suby
- Insurance Sales & Customer Service Position
SWWC Service Cooperative
- Special Education Teacher - ELC Marshall
- Special Education Paraprofessional - ELC Marshall
- School Social Worker or School Counselor - ELC Marshall
- LPN/Health Paraprofessional
Thrivent - Ridgestone Team
- Associate Financial Advisor
Toni's Depot
Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall
Western Equipment Finance
- Senior Credit Analyst
- Business Development Specialist I
Western Mental Health Center
- Support Worker
- Mental Health Professional or Clinical Trainee
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 & Policies | |
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Newsletter Goals & Audience
The purpose of the Chamber E-Connection newsletter is to share our member's events with other business and community members. It's an informational newsletter and helps to promote our member businesses and their events. Each Friday, our newsletter is sent to over 1,500 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 the requests from the member business. The following criteria are requested by the Marshall Area Chamber for event submissions:
*Event flyers or submissions must be an actual event. We don't include sales or promotions.
*Events can be included in the E-Connection for one week free of charge. You have the option of adding one additional week for $20.
*Submissions to be included must be sent the Wednesday prior to that Friday's E-Connection - they can be emailed to chamber@marshallmn.org.
*All event flyers are for Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce members only.
Did you find any errors? It happens! Although we appreciate notice of a small error in the newsletter, we only send out a corrected e-mail if absolutely necessary.
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