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Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter

September 13th, 2024

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Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Headlines:


Minneapolis/ St.Paul Business Journal announces 2024 CFO of the Year honorees


How Do You Fight Leadership Fatigue?


Competition to name coolest thing in Minnesota

Minnesota Chamber Website

Contact Your Local Legislators:


Rep. Chris Swedzinski

Senator Gary Dahms

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

Senator Tina Smith

Senator Amy Klobuchar

Minnesota Business Podcast

THIS WEEK:

Interest Rates are Expected to be Lowered as Soon as Next Week

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Chamber Chatter

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Chamber Happenings

Thank you to everyone who attended Chamber 101 on Tuesday! It was a full group that attended & learned more about what it means to be a Chamber member + all the benefits that go along with it!


Save the Date for the next Chamber 101:

November 12th, 2024

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Upcoming Chamber & MDBA Events

Paid Family Medical Leave:

What you need to know


Monday, September 16th

2:00PM to 3:30PM

New Location!

SMSU Conference Center

1501 State Street, Marshall, MN


Starting Jan.1, 2026, Minnesota’s Paid Leave program will provide job protections and partial wage replacement to workers who need time off to care for themselves or a family member. Paid Leave will support your employees when they need it most and strengthen connections in our families, communities and workplaces to improve employee retention, performance and morale.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Young Professional

With the ICE DOGS!


Tuesday, September 17th

12:00PM to 1:00PM

Red Baron Arena

1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN


Come out to Young Professional and learn more about the Ice Dogs hokey team and how Marshall play a big part in there season! We will hear from Coach Ryan Theros, Associate Coach Dakota Bell and Director of Visit Marshall Cassi Weiss, as they share insights into the team’s journey and the community's role in their success

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Lunch and Learn

AI with Sarah Kuglin


Wednesday, September 25th

12:00PM to 1:00PM Ever


Spring Inn and Suites

1500 E College Dr. Marshall, MN

Join us for Lunch and Learn, a dynamic event where you'll explore the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Enjoy a delicious lunch while engaging with experts who will demystify AI, discuss its current applications, and explore its future impact on various industries. Don't miss this opportunity!

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Taste of Marshall


Monday, October 7th

5:00PM to 7:30PM


Red Baron Arena & Expo

1651 Victory Dr. Marshall, MN

Come enjoy delicious cuisine from popular restaurants, food trucks / vendors & food service industries around the Marshall area! There will be a cash-only bar available during the event.


Tickets for the Taste of Marshall are now available for purchase!

$20 in advance

$25 at the door



We can't wait to see you there!


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BANNER AD SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR 2024!


Increase your business / organization exposure by advertising in the form of a banner ad in our Friday e-newsletter! This newsletter goes out to 1,800 people every week and is a great way to promote your business, an upcoming event or promotion & more. The banner ad also includes a link straight to your website / event.


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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Upcoming Local Events

Car Cinema: Feat. Lauren Alaina

Friday, September 13th

Starting at 8:00PM


Marshall - Lyon Country Library

201 C Street, Marshall, MN


Join us at the Library for an Outdoor "Drive In" Movie! The Library has partnered with Prairie Jam to play "Roadhouse Romance" Featuring Lauren Alaina the 2024 Prairie Jam Headliner.

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Picker's Paradise Fall Show

Saturday, September 14th

9:00AM - 4:00PM

Sunday, September 15th

10:00AM- 3:00PM


Red Baron Arena & Expo

315 Tiger Dr, Marshall, MN


Join us for the Picker's Paradise Fall Show, where you can explore an array of unique items and support Habitat for Humanity!

Featuring: Artisans, Jewelers, Woodworkers, Bakers, Painters, Crafters, Antiques, and much more!


Admission Fees:

Saturday: $3 (includes complimentary admission on Sunday)

Sunday: $1

Kids 12 and under: Free!


Exciting Opportunities:

Every ticket purchase grants you an entry for a chance to win an exciting door prize!

Raffle Fundraiser: Support a great cause and win amazing prizes!

Silent Auction: Benefiting Habitat for Humanity

Food and Beverages: Available for purchase


Don't Miss Out!

Colton Citrowske at 507-476-8560 or colton@hfhmarshall.org for more details.

Mark your calendars and invite your friends and family! We can't wait to see you there!


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Miniature Fairy Gardening Class

Saturday, September 14th

Starting at 1:00PM


Marshall Lyon Country Library

201 C Street. Marshall, MN


Create a small container garden! Attendees are invited to bring a small jar or similar container. Other starting materials will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration is required and space is limited.

Please contact the presenter, Stephanie, to register: 507-532-1307.


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Meet The Dogs

Monday, September 16th

6:00PM - 7:00PM


The Dog House

204 Mustang Trail, Marshall, MN


Join us at the THE DOG HOUSE to meet the Fairbanks Ice Dogs, get autographs & CHECK OUT THE DOG HOUSE!

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Marshall's Welcoming Week

Tuesday, September 17th

5:00PM - 7:00PM


Justice Park

661 Oak Street, Marshall, MN


Join us for a family event in the park! Inflatables, a dunk tank, yard games, music, food and more!

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Prairie Jam: Featuring Lauren Alaina

Thursday, September 19th

Starting at 6:00PM


Schwan Regional Event Center

400 Mustang Trail. Marshall, MN


Visit Marshall is back bringing you Prairie Jam 


Tickets on-sale NOW: https://visitmarshallmn.com/prairie-jam


The gold-medal vocalist has performed on some of the highest-profile stages in the world including PBS’ A Capitol Fourth, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, CBS' Beyond The Edge, TODAY, Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, ABC’s CMA Fest specials, CMA and ACM Awards, Nickelodeon’s All That, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime performance, MLB’s World Series national anthem performance, a performance at the White House for President Obama, and more.

 Opening act: Blake Schmitz 

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Thursdays on 3rd

Thursday, September 19th

5:30PM - 7:30 PM


3rd Street, Downtown Marshall

102 N 3rd St. Marshall, MN


Craving a taste of summer fun? Thursdays on Third is back! Transforming Marshall's Third Street into a monthly Street Fair! Immerse yourself in the live music scene, tantalize your taste buds with delicious offerings from enticing food trucks, and explore a mini farmers market brimming with fresh produce and unique vendor finds. It's the perfect chance to mingle with your neighbors, discover hidden gems, and celebrate the summer spirit. Don't miss out on this chance to create unforgettable memories – Thursdays on Third awaits!

This Event is Brought to you by the Marshall Farmers Market, Visit Marshall & The Marshall Chamber


September 19th Kindred Spirits / MGLX Food & Drink


Any vendors must reach out to the Marshall Farmers Market: https://marshallfarmersmarket.org/forms-for-vendors

*All artists, vendors and food trucks are subject to change!

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SHRA 2024 Legislative Session Update

Thursday, September 19th

Starting at 11:45PM


Marshall Golf Club

800 Country Club Dr. Marshall, MN


Please join Southwest Area Human Resources Association (SHRA) for their September Presentation, a 2024 Legislative Update provided by Attorney Cory Genelin of Gislason & Hunter LLC. This event will be held on Thursday, September 19th, at the Marshall Golf Club in Marshall from 11:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is $65 to attend.


Register today by signing up below - LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE, SO REGISTER SOON!

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Super Shelf Open House!

Thursday, September 19th

3:00 - 6:00PM


United Community Action Partnership

1400 S Saratoga St, Marshall, MN


Exciting News! The Kitchen Table Food Shelf is now a SUPER SHELF!


Join us for our OPEN HOUSE on September 19th from 3 PM - 6 PM at 1400 South Saratoga St., Marshall, MN.


Come check out the amazing updates and see how we’ve transformed the space to better serve our community. We can’t wait to show you what we’ve done!


See you there!

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Team Building: Help Your Team Grow and Thrive

Wednesday, September 25th

S10:00AM - 11:00AM


Marshall City Hall

344 West Main Street, Marshall, MN


Attend this 1-hour session to learn more about he Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team, how you can help your team to connect and thrive on a daily basis!

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Bus Tour of Marshall!

Tuesday, October 22nd

First Tour at 10:00AM


Marshall Golf Club

800 Country Club Dr. Marshall, MN


Find out what’s new and on the horizon in Marshall on the EDA Bus Tour! This FREE tour will highlight current and upcoming projects. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to see the city in a whole new way.

Bus Pickup Location: Red Baron Arena -1651 Victory Dr

 

Tour Times

10:00 am - 11:15 am:

12:30 am - 1:45 pm

3:00 pm - 4:15 pm


 


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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More!

VOTE NOW! - Action Manufacturing

We're down to 32 incredible products vying to be named the inaugural Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota and YOU get to help choose! The second round of public voting opened Monday, September 9 at noon and runs until Sunday, September 15 at 11:59 p.m. Here are the rules for voting:

  • You will be prompted to sign in with an email to ensure authenticity of votes and prevent automated bots.
  • One vote per day on each matchup.
  • Vote on any or all matchups each day.
  • Round of 16 voting will begin Monday, September 16.

Click here to view all the second round matchups, or see below to vote on specific matchups!

Vote Here

Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University announced the Day-10 enrollment statistics showing growth in almost all demographics. With overall enrollment growing for SMSU, the total headcount is 2,907 for Fall 2024, up 14.9% from the previous year, and the highest enrollment at the university in 14 years.  

Red More Here

The Marshall Community Foundation (MCF) is pleased to announce that our fall grant cycle has begun. We are accepting applications from Marshall non-profits to support the great work they do in our community.


The entire application must be completed/submitted here: https://swifoundation.tfaforms.net/446901...


Supporting documents for the organization or grant application can be uploaded via the “Supporting Information” section, by clicking “Choose File” to upload all supporting documents. Please email give@marshall-cf.org if you have any questions with the application.


The deadline for completion is end of day Friday, September 27.

Grant requests must align with the foundation's priorities of:

• Community Improvement

• Diversity

• Wellness

• Youth Development


We prefer to fund new/enhanced programs and partnerships or one-time projects. Please be as detailed as you can in the project description.

Donations to MCF are always welcome! Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law. Donations are accepted online via

https://www.marshall-cf.org/donate



*Please specify to Marshall Community Foundation.

Did you know? MCF has granted over $171,000 since its founding.

Apply Here

Headlines from the Marshall Independent

Steamy competition

MINNEOTA - There was always something cooking Saturday morning during Minneota's Boxelder Bug Days. Steam rose from pots and slow cookers of chili set up on tables near the main festival grounds. Just up the street, a trio of teams were getting their smokers ready for a barbecue competition.

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City council rejects Aquatic Center bids

MARSHALL - Bids for Marshall's new Aquatic Center came in more than $5 million higher than anticipated. On Tuesday, engineers on the project said a variety of factors affected the jump in cost, including rising material costs and the bidding environment for pool construction. "In discussions with pool contractors, their bidding environment that they're seeing [...]

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MN State, SMSU looks to enrich student workforce in Minn.

MARSHALL - Ensuring a desire for students to stay in Minnesota for employment was a large discussion Wednesday morning as Southwest Minnesota State University hosted an active listening session. Faculty and community members voiced priorities and concerns to the state chancellor and board of trustees.

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Chamber Member Job Postings

Action Manufacturing

  • Welder
  • Powder Coast Specialist

Archer Daniels Midland Company

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Office manager

Avera Marshall 

Boerboom Ag Resources

  • Feed Delivery Driver

Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration

  • Pipefitter
  • Welder
  • Commercial Refrigeration Installer
  • HVAC-R Service Technician

Centrol Crop Consulting

  • Soil Sampling Technician - Spring/Summer 2025 (positions available in MN & SD)
  • Summer Field Scout - Spring/Summer 2025 (positions available in MN & SD)

Hoffman & Brobst, PLLP

  • Senior Audit Accountant

Johnson Family Dental

  • Dental Hygienist
  • Dental Assistant

Lyon County

  • Assistant County Attorney
  • Lyon County Mechanic Foreman
  • Lyon County Correctional Officer

Marcus Construction

  • Construction Superintendent
  • Carpentry Field Coordination
  • Commercial Wood Framing Project Manager

Marshall Public Schools

  • Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Substitute Paraprofessional
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Crossing Guard
  • Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Part Time (0.4 FTE) Middle School Nurse
  • Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional

New Horizons Crisis Center

  • Parenting Time Monitor

North Star Mutual Insurance Company

  • Underwriting Technician - Farm Underwriting
  • Assistant Underwriter - Personal Lines
  • Policy Processing Technician - Personal Lines
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
  • Internal Auditor - Internal Audit
  • Media & Communication Intern
  • Risk/Claim Analyst Intern
  • Underwriting Intern
  • Claims Technician - Auto Claims

Painted Prairie Vineyard

  • Kitchen Staff

Sevita Health

  • Program Supervisors
  • Caregivers

Southwest Adult Basic Education

  • Adult Basic Education Teacher

Southwest Tour & Travel

  • Tour/Travel Planner
  • DRIVERS FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE

State Farm Insurance - Andrew Suby

  • Insurance Sales & Customer Service Position

SWWC Service Cooperative

  • Special Education Paraprofessional - working with children, we will train!
  • Data Privacy Specialist
  • Cybersecurity Program Architect
  • Special Education Teacher

Today's Fireplace & Spa

  • Full Time Mason

Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall

  • Realtor

United Community Action Partnership

  • Public Transit Bus Driver - Marshall/Lyon County - Full and Part Time

US Bank

  • Equipment Finance Commercial Banking Representative - Collections
  • Part Time Equipment Finance Operations Processor

Vander Ziel Tax & Accounting Service

  • Staff Accountant/Tax Preparer

Western Equipment Finance

  • Vehicle Title Administrator

Wildrose Home Care

  • Part-time and Full-time RN Case Manager
  • Home Care Staffing Specialist



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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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!


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Chamber E-Connection Guidelines & Policies

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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