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Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter

June 7th, 2024

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Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Headlines:


A handful of Minnesota House candidates have a straight shot to office


Congressional stock trading law has unintended, but profitable consequence


Navigating the most generationally diverse workforce in history

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:

Post Consumers Brands Sees Pet Food Business Thriving

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Welcome New Chamber Members!

EE Farm House LLC

VRBO / AirBnB

Lori Eberspacher, Owner

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Listen to Chamber Chatter

June 2024 Community Connect

This month's guest's on Marshall Area Chamber's Community Connect is Jennifer VanKeulen, Author and Life Coach.

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Chamber Happenings

Ambassador Visit

D's Liquor & Tobacco Shop

(Formerly Valley Discount Liquor)

First Dollar Award for New Ownership

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Ambassador Visit

Quist Moving & Storage, LLC

Progress Award for Moving to a New Building

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Business During Hours Event

Business During Hours was hosted by Invenergy at their new location in Marshall this week! Thank you to everyone who attended!

Town Hall Meeting

Sen. Gary Dahms and Rep. Chris Swedzinski were at the Town Hall meeting on Thursday May 30th for a legislative update and as the session wrapped-up took questions from area residents.

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Upcoming Chamber & MDBA Events

Women's Connect

Beyond the Book - the Process, Story & the Challenges of Writing a Book


Thursday, June 13th

12:00PM to 1:00PM


Lyon County Museum

301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN


Desiree Petrich with Intentional Action, LLC has recently written and published her own book! Join us as she reviews the creative process behind writing a book at this month’s Women’s Connect. There will also be books available for purchase ($15)!


Thank you to our Sponsors!

Hoffman & Brobst PLLP

Southwest Initiative Foundation


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Young Professionals

Summer Activities in Marshall


Tuesday, June 18th

12:00PM to 1:00PM


City Hall of Marshall

344 W Main Street, Marshall, MN


Come join us for Young Professionals this month as Preston Stensrud, Park & Recreation Director for the City of Marshall gives us an update on all the summer activities happening in Marshall!


Thank you to our Sponsors!

Sleep Inn & Suites

Southwest Initiative Foundation


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Let's Connect

A Chamber Member Favorite!


Tuesday, June 20th

8:00AM to 9:00AM


AmericInn by Wyndham

1406 East Lyon Street, Marshall, MN


Join us for a light breakfast as you provide a one-minute update on your business happenings, events, job openings & more! This event is a Chamber member favorite!


Thank you to our Sponsor!

AmericInn by Wyndham


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Lunch & Learn

Earned Sick & Safe Time


Wednesday, June 26th

12:00PM to 1:00PM


Marshall-Lyon County Library 201 C Street, Marshall, MN


Please join us for a Lunch and Learn all about the “Earned Sick & Safe Time” policy! There’s a lot to know about this mandate so we encourage all types of Chamber members to come learn the ins and outs of this policy!


Thank you to our Sponsors!

Titan Machinery

Southwest Initiative Foundation


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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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Save the Date!

Crazy Days 2024


Thursday, July 18th 7:00AM to 6:00PM

Downtown Marshall Main Street


Save the date for Crazy Days 2024! We are excited to bring back this fun day of shopping, kid activities & more!


We are currently seeking vendors! Contact us today to sign up!

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Save the Date!

State of Agriculture


Tuesday, July 23rd

11:45AM to 1:00PM

Lyon County Fairgrounds - Hoop Barn

504 Fairgrounds Road, Marshall, MN


Save the Date for the 2024 State of Agriculture Event brought to you by the Marshall Chamber AgriBusiness Committee!


All are welcome to attend! Business & Community Members are invited to hear from a panel of agriculture experts on the current agriculture economy & where they foresee things heading in the near future. This also includes a Q&A session as time allows. We hope to see you there!

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Do You Have Your 2024 Coupon Book Yet?!


We still have 2024 Chamber Coupon Books available at the Chamber office! They are $30 each and include over 200 coupons to local businesses! There's still plenty of time left in the year to use the coupons in this book - including coupons such as $25 OFF $100 at Greenwood Nursery, $25 OFF $100 at Tall Grass Liquor, 43 Buy One Get One coupons, $10 OFF $25 at 20 businesses and more!


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Upcoming Local Events

Master Gardener Plant Sale

Friday, June 7th

From 9:00AM - 2:00PM


Marshall Area YMCA

200 S A Street, Marshall, MN


Join us at the YMCA TODAY for a master Gardener plant sale!

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Free Park Day At Camden

Saturday, June 8th

Starts at 9:00AM


Camden State Park

21897 Camden Park Rd, Lynd, MN


Park Story Hour

With Marshall Lyon County Library

North Picnic Area 11:00AM

Bring chairs or picnic blanket


Root Beer Floats

Beach Area, starting at 11:30AM

Donations to Friends of Camden


Fly Fishing Workshop

Learn the art of fly fishing with instructor Jay Brown

Session I: 1:00PM-2:00PM

Session II: 2:00PM-3:00PM

Session III: 3:00PM-4:00PM


*Free. All materials provided. Ages 11+. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

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Golf CarT Fun Run

Saturday, June 8th

Starting at 11:00AM


Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek

25 Valhalla Dr. Slayton, MN


Get those golf carts ready for another Golf Cart Fun Run at Pelican Cove!!!

Signup at Pelican Cove from 11am-12pm. $10 per hand, 100% payback, prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and worst hand!!! Cards must be handed in at Pelican by 2pm and winners announced at 2:30pm! 

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Grand Opening!

The Card Farmers MN

Saturday, June 8th

Starting at 11:00AM


The Card Farmers MN

109 South 5th Street, Marshall, MN


The Card Farmers MN Hobby Shop Grand Opening is almost here and we cannot wait for you all to see it!

Doors will open THIS Saturday June 8th starting at 11AM! There will be snacks, free packs, and much more!

The first 50 kids under the age of 12 will get a free goodie bag to help them kick start their collection so be sure to come early so your kids don’t miss out on those!

We hope you all are as excited as we are to offer this store to our local community! We hope to see you there!


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Hat Bar at Painted Prairie

Saturday, June 8th

12:00PM - 3:00PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave. Currie, MN


Join us for a hat bar party at Painted Prairie Vineyard on June 8th from 12-3

This is a hands on experience to design and create that hat of your dreams.

What’s all included — A vegan suede hat & all of the tools and accessories to create your hat from ribbon to feathers to branding!

There will be a variety of hat colors and sizing to choose from the day of the hat bar.

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Needle Felting Class

Tuesday, June 11th

Start at 6:00PM


Marshall- Lyon County Library

201 C Street, Marshall, MN


Learn how to needle felt from a local expert!

Suzanne Fairchild will share the story of wool, from sheep to shearing to preparing the wool, then showing attendees how to felt the wool into a figure. The wool she brings is from her own sheep. Attendees will get an idea of the history of the craft, learning more about the wool industry, understanding of the structure of wool and what products different grades of wool can make, and of course, learning how to needle felt!

This class is free, but space is limited and registration is required. Due to the sharp instruments required, you must be at least 16 to attend. Please contact the Marshall Library (507-537-7003, library@marshalllyonlibrary.org) to register.


This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

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POOL PARTY!

Tuesday, June 11th

6:30PM to 8:30PM


Marshall Aquatic Center

400 W College Dr, Marshall, MN


Join Living Word Lutheran Church for a pool party on Tuesday, June 11, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, at the Marshall Aquatic Center! Entry is free, and all are welcome to come! We hope you can make it!

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Bingo!

Wednesday, June 12th

Begins at 6:30PM


Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek

25 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN


Check out BINGO at Pelican Cove on Wednesday, June 12th!

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Sew and Share

Thursday, June 13th

12:30PM - 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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Literary Harvest Author Showcase

Thursday, June 13th

Begins at 6:30PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN


Join us for an event featuring 10 Minnesota authors:

Quinn Avery

Dr. Anita Gaul

Kayla L. Gordons (Kayla Westra)

Laura Honken

Chris Norbury

Dan Peterson

David Pichaske

Mary Seifert

Candace Simar

Janet Timmerman


This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage.

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Live Music: Phil Thompson

Friday, June 14th

Begins at 7:00PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave. Currie MN


Billy &  Elton fans - this is a show you can't miss. Painted Prairie is excited to welcome Internationally acclaimed Pop Pianist & Vocalist + WCCO TV's "Man About Town" Phil Thompson! 

Phil will be presenting his popular Billy & Elton: The Hits Tribute Show.

Doors open at 5:30pm and the concert will start at 7pm.


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4 Person Scramble

Monday, June 17th

Shotgun Start at 1:00PM


Marshall Golf Club

800 Country Club Dr, Marshall, MN


To register please email Mike Christianson at mlchristianson72@gmail.com or call 507-828-0806. You must pre-register to be able to reserve a cart.


4 person scramble format - please arrive 30 minutes prior to shotgun start at 1pm to check in. Major prizes on all par 3's for a hole in one sponsored by Kruse Motors.

Team mulligans available for purchase. This is a fundraiser for the Marshall boy's basketball team.


Tournament sponsorships available - platinum, black and orange level. Contact Mike Christianson at 507-828-0806.

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Fraud Prevention Seminar

Tuesday, June 25th

*Lunch is 11:30AM - 11:45AM

*Seminar is 11:45AM - 12:45PM


MERIT Center - Rooms A&B

1001 Erie Rd, Marshall, MN


Join un for an insightful seminar deigned to protect your business against the ever-changing landscape of fraud.


RSVP by Friday, June 21st.



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Vicki's Camp N Country Jam

Thursday, June 27th

through Saturday, June 29th


Vicki's Camp N Country Jam

29446 370th Street, Redwood Falls, MN


We are a camp'n country music festival brining national and local country music artists to Redwood Falls, Minnesota! Get your tickets today!

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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More!

Schwan's Company Names Brian Schiegg as New Chief Executive Officer

PRNewswire/ -- Schwan's Company announced today that Brian Schiegg has been promoted to serve as the company's chief executive officer. He succeeds CEO...

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June Adult Community Center Calendar

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Headlines from the Marshall Independent

A facelift on Main Street

MARSHALL - A building on Marshall's Main Street has been getting a new look over the past week. Workers have been removing tile from a building facade at Main and Third Street, and replacing it with new siding. "It's looking great," said Vanessa Torke of Nessa's Naturals, which is located in commercial space in the building.

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Invenergy laying groundwork for 'big' wind energy project

MARSHALL - The Invenergy wind energy project, Purple Skies Wind Energy Center, is on schedule and set to begin a three-phase construction in 2026, according to company officials, who - in conjunction with the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce - hosted a Business During Hours event at its Marshall office on Tuesday.

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Schwan's buys land for SF facility

Plans for Schwan's Company to build a 700,000 square-foot production facility in Sioux Falls took a step forward this week, company spokespeople said. On Thursday, Schwan's announced the purchase of 142 acres of land at Sioux Falls' Foundation Park. The production facility will make Asian-style foods.

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Chamber Member Job Postings

Action Manufacturing

  • Powder Coat Operator
  • Welder

Advance

  • Direct Support Generalist

Ashley Homestore

  • Home Furnishing Consultant

Avera Marshall

  • Radiology Technologist | Part-Time
  • Behavioral Health Technician
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Health Information Specialist | Full-Time
  • Call Center Representative | Part-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care - PRN
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology | Full-Time
  • Medical Assistant - Dermatology | Full-Time
  • Dietitian - Oncology | Part-Time
  • Housekeeping - PRN | As-Needed
  • Phlebotomist | Full-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care - PRN
  • Housekeeper | Full-Time
  • Surgery Scheduler | Full-Time
  • Dietary Aid - PRN | As-Needed
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time 
  • Intern - Administration | Full-Time (Temp)
  • Intern - Administration | Full-Time (Temp)
  • Call Center Representative | Full-Time
  • Patient Services Representative (PSR) | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
  • Care Assistant - Home Health | Part-Time
  • Residential Assistant (RA) - Independent Living - PRN (Casual)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis | Part-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Full-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic - PRN (Casual)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic - PRN (Casual)
  • Phlebotomist - PRN (Casual)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Coordinator - Long-Term Care | Full-Time
  • Insurance Specialist | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
  • Radiology Technologist | Part-Time
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg - PRN (As Needed)
  • Laundry Aide | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care | Full-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Radiation Oncology | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Housekeeping Manager - Full-time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Medical Assistant (MA) - Clinic | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Groundskeeper | Part-Time (Temporary, Less than 6 Months)
  • Radiology Technical Assistant (ARRT) - PRN, Casual
  • Nutrition Assistant | Part-Time
  • Nutrition Assistant - PRN (As Needed)
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care | Part Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-term Care | Part Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Surgical Technician | | Part Time, Benefits Eligible

Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration

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

First Independent Bank

  • Customer Service Representative

Investors Choice Financial

  • Financial Services Consultant

Leading Edge Credit Union

  • Branch Manager

Living Word Lutheran Church

  • Director of Children's Ministry

Lyon County

  • Assistant County Attorney
  • Lyon County Correctional Officer
  • HHW Environmental Specialist
  • Lyon County Technical Assistant III

Marshall-Lyon County Library

  • Customer Care | Part-Time

Marshall Public Schools

  • High School Special Education Paraprofessional
  • MATEC Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher
  • Part-Time Parent Educator
  • Crossing Guard
  • Substitute Paraprofessional
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
  • 0.5 FTE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor
  • 4th Grade Elementary Teacher
  • Entry Level Administrative Support
  • Karen Parent Student Connector
  • Park Side Kindergarten Aide
  • Middle School Academic Support Staff
  • Director of Finance
  • Director of Operations
  • High School English Learner (EL) Teacher
  • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher for Kindergarten
  • Elementary English Learner (EL) Teacher

North Star Mutual Insurance Company

  • Internal Auditor - Internal Audit
  • Policy Processing Technician
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
  • Claims Technician - Property / Casualty Claims
  • Risk / Claim Analyst Intern
  • Underwriting & Loss Control Intern

Performance Foodservice

  • Assistance Buyer
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Vice President of Operations

Runnings

  • Distribution Center Receiving Supervisor

Schwan's Company

  • Maintenance Supervisor
  • Line Attendant II - Days
  • Tax Administrator
  • Senior Accountant
  • Accounting Supervisor
  • Accounting Manager
  • Accountant
  • Change Coordinator
  • EHS Compliance Specialist

Sevita Health

  • Caregivers - Marshall & Surrounding Areas!
  • Group Home Program Supervisor - Tracy, MN

SMOC Family Planning

  • Community Health Worker

Southwest Health & Human Services

  • Communications Specialist
  • Social Services Supervisor- Children's
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Registered Nurse or Dietician

Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Human Resources Business Partner
  • Assistant Financial Aid Director

SWWC Service Cooperative

  • Special Education Teacher - ELC Marshall

Thrivent - Ridgestone Team

  • Associate Financial Advisor

Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall

  • Realtor

True Light Christian School

  • 3rd Grade Teacher
  • Band Director
  • Middle School Teacher

Walnut Grove Mercantile / Klein Foods Inc.

  • Retail Sales Associate

Western Mental Health Center

  • Chemical Dependency 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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