Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter | |
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T-Mobile
First Dollar Award
1101 East College Drive, Suite C, Marshall, MN
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Shaw & Associates, PLLC
First Dollar Award
501 South Highway 23, Suite C, Marshall, MN
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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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Let's Connect
A Chamber Member Favorite!
Thursday, February 15th
8:00AM to 9:00AM
AmericInn Lodge & Suites
1406 East Lyon Street, Marshall, MN
Make sure your business leads stay hot! Check out our networking event that gives you a chance to show off your company with your one minute verbal commercial while enjoying a light breakfast and learning about other local businesses.
Learn More About Let's Connect
Thank You Let's Connect Sponsor:
AmericInn Lodge & Suites Marshall
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There will be no Women's Connect & Young Professionals in February BUT - Annual Members of these groups can use the membership to attend our Chamber Speaker Series on Wednesday, February 28th at no cost!
Contact us to receive your code to enter when registering! Find more information about this event below.
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Business After Hours
Sky Printing
Thursday, February 22nd
4:30PM to 6:00PM
Sky Printing
700 East Erie Road, Marshall, MN
Please join us at February's Business After Hours as Sky Printing of Marshall hosts!
Learn More About Business After Hours
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We're excited to welcome Growth Advisor Russel Dubree to Marshall! We invite you to a luncheon event where he will speak on the 8 Keys to High Performance Culture: belief, purpose, integrity, transparency, ownership, mentorship, fun & measurement.
Schedule:
11:45am - 12:00pm
Registration and Lunch
12:00pm - 12:50pm
Speaker Session - 8 Keys to High Performance
12:50pm - 1:00pm
Q & A
Special Opportunity:
Following the event, Russel Dubree will host a HR Round Table DIscussion with interested community members. Please RSVP to this session by sending your name and interest to maria.valentin@marshallmn.org.
Cost:
$20 for Chamber Members
$25 for Non-Chamber Members
Thank You Sponsors!
UpFrame Creative
North Star Mutual Insurance Company
Interested in being an event sponsor? Contact us today!
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Upcoming March Chamber & MDBA Events | |
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Please Join Us for the 2024 State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 6th!
We cordially invite you to attend the 2024 State of the City Address featuring Mayor Bob Byrnes and City Administrator, Sharon Hanson. Hear all about the City's 2023 accomplishments, challenges and their vision for Marshall's future.
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Wine Glass Painting Party | |
Friday, February 9th
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Avenue, Currie, MN
Painted Prairie is having a wine glass painting party and you are invited! Painted Prairie will provide the supplies---you come and enjoy!
The cost is $20 and includes a glass and all the painting supplies. We will have a variety of examples for you to use including some winter and Valentines options.
Reserve your space by calling 507-626-5203 or message Painted Prairie Vineyard. Cheers!
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Friday, February 9th
Begins at 7:00PM
Pelican Cove
25 Valhalla Drive, Slayton, MN
At this event you will follow step by step instruction to create a painting with artist SammyJo Miller. Provided will be all the instruction, supplies, and equipment needed to create a 12 x 12 in. canvas painting.
The cost is $25 per person and registration is required for each participant.
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Mommy & Me Valentine Cookie Decorating | |
Saturday, February 10th
10:00AM to 12:00PM
Naptime Baking Co.
Marshall, MN
Grab your child(ren), niece, nephew, grandchild, friend for a fun morning of learning how to decorate a sugar cookie! We will be doing 3 different designs. All ages welcome! The instruction is geared towards ages 7 and up, however any age can enjoy just decorating a cookie.
You will receive:
Decorating kit that includes icing, icing bags, decorating tools, 6 sugar cookies, toppings, and personal instruction. We will have cash&carry items available for additional purchase. There will be a 15 minute break.
Email naptimebakingco@gmail.com subject “cookie decorating 101” to sign up! Class must have a minimum of 7 sign ups or will be canceled.
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21st Annual Mustang Gold Rush Raffle | |
Saturday, February 10th
Begins at 6:00PM
SMSU
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics and The Mustang Club has announced tickets are now available for the 21st annual Mustang Gold Rush Raffle, sponsored by the Mustang Club, set for Saturday, Feb. 10, inside the R/A Facility on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University.
Table sponsorships for groups or businesses are also available for the night which is a great way to promote your business and enjoy a night with employees or clients. Individual tickets or a sponsor table can be reserved at SMSUmustangs.com/GoldRush. Tickets can also be purchased by contacting a Mustang Club member.
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Saturday, February 10th
8:30PM to 11:30PM
Key Largo on Lake Shetek
29 Valhalla Drive, Slayton, MN
Join Livin' Rich Entertainment as they host Karaoke Night at Key Largo this Saturday! See you there!
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Super Bowl Sunday - February 11th
It's a day that millions of people look forward to every year - in fact, approximately 60% of the United States* watches this game each year! Head on over to one of your favorite local bars or restaurants to catch the game on the big screen on Sunday, February 11th as San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs at 5:30pm!
Find a List of Bars & Restaurants with Our Business Directory HERE
*Source
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Super Bowl Watch Party + Meat Raffle | |
Sunday, February 11th
Begins at 5:30PM
Pelican Cove
25 Valhalla Drive, Slayton, MN
$25 all you can drink domestic tap beer with a free Pelican Cove glass, 3 rounds of meat raffle, drawings and giveaways, watch our Facebook page for food and drink deals!
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Monday, February 12th through
Friday, March 8th
Various Restaurants
Marshall, MN
The inaugural Small Town Burger Battle is coming to Marshall, February 12-March 8.
Stop at any of the participating restaurants and try their burger battle burger. Fill out the complete ballot and turn it in to one of the participating places for a chance to win a chamber buck and gift card grand prize!
May the best burger win!
This event is made possible by Small Town Events, in conjunction with Visit Marshall and the Marshall Chamber!
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It Begins with Us 2024 Annual Conference | |
Monday, February 12th
1:00PM to 5:00PM
Tuesday, February 13th
8:00AM to 4:00PM
SMSU - Upper Conference Room
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
Experience the stories of your community! This annual conference is uniquely designed to share the stories and experiences of community members to engage in meaningful conversations centered around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Learn more at southwestabe.org/it-begins-with-us or register at https://bit.ly/begins2024 or call 507-537-6767!
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Monday, February 12th
5:00PM to 8:00PM
Hitching Post
1104 East Main Street, Marshall, MN
Join us for our upcoming SMSU Super Supper at the Hitching Post from 5:00-8:00 PM on Monday February 12th. Proceeds go directly to the SMSU Baseball Program, and attendees will have the opportunity to meet and greet with our senior student athletes.
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Man Cave, a One-Man Sci-fi Climate Change Tragicomedy | |
Monday, February 12th
7:30PM to 9:00PM
Tuesday, February 13th
7:30PM to 9:00PM
SMSU - RA Facility
400 Mustang Trl, Marshall, MN
SMSU Theatre will present the touring production of Man Cave, a one-man sci-fi climate change tragicomedy, written and performed by guest artist Timothy Mooney on February 12 and 13 at 7:30 pm in the SMSU Black Box Theatre (Fine Arts 112). Performances are free and open to the public. Admission is available only at the door, and seating is limited. Free parking is available in lot B-1 behind the Fine Arts Building.
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Gather your friends, family or loved ones for some of the great Valentine's Day deals, specials & more happening locally! Click on the business names to go directly to their Valentine's Day deals going on! #LiveLocal
*If the link brings you to their business page, scroll their page to find the related Valentine's Day post / information.
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Thursday, February 15th
Begins at 6:30PM
Hitching Post
1104 East Main Street, Marshall, MN
Traveling trivia at The Hitching post! 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.
Like our facebook page to stay tuned for each round categories so you can study. Or sign up for our email list at https://www.pushplaydj.com/traveling-trivia.
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Twirl Like a Princess Camp | |
Saturday, February 10th
9:00AM to 11:30AM
KayKo Baton Studio
305 South 2nd Street, Marshall, MN
𝗧𝗪𝗜𝗥𝗟 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽
Saturday, February 10th | $30
Ages: 3+ | No experience necessary
9-11:30AM | Check-in begins at 8:45, Princess performance at 11:15AM
𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬!
Dress up in your favorite Princess attire
Princess Craft
Light Nutritious Snack
Baton Twirling & Pom Pom Fun
Princess Performance (at 11:15)
KayKo Baton Studio- 305 S. 2nd St., Marshall
Register online at KayKoBatonStudio.com
Sibling discount available upon registering.
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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More! | |
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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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Southwest Health and Human Services is conducting a Quality of Life Community Health Survey to better understand the health needs of our communities. Your participation is important to us and will help us identify health issues that need to be addressed. I apologize to anyone that received this multiple times.
The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All individual responses will be kept anonymous.
Link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/qualityoflife23_24 or, use the QR code!
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AGRI Urban Agriculture Grant Open for Applications
Minnesota businesses, nonprofits, schools, local governments, and tribal communities seeking to promote urban youth agricultural education and urban agricultural community development are eligible to apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Urban Agriculture Grant. Projects must be located in or serve communities that meet one of the following criteria:
- Cities with a population over 5,000, or
- Located within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land and serving tribal community members, regardless of population size.
A total of $1.87 million is available in Fiscal Year 2024. Applicants may request between $5,000 and $100,000 per project. Eligible grant expenses include but aren't limited to the purchase and installation of equipment; capital expenditures (costs incurred to make physical improvements to or construct a facility); personnel time; transportation costs; and translation costs.
Applications are due by 4 p.m. CT on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
More information, including the link to apply, is here: https://www.mda.state.mn.us/grants/grants/urbanaggrant
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Please join us on February 29th in Worthington!
You’re invited to join us for an informative session on partnering with non-traditional lenders, including Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF), Minnesota Business Finance Corporation (MBFC), Southwest Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and local Regional Development Commissions (RDC). Learn about a variety of loan programs and technical support that is available through these organizations and how you can partner with non-traditional lenders to help entrepreneurs and business owners grow and succeed.
You can attend any of the 3 events, but each event is geographically focused based upon RDC region. The event on February 29th is focused on Rock, Nobles, Jackson, Cottonwood, Murray, Pipestone, Lincoln, Lyon, and Redwood counties.
The details for all three events can be found on our website or at the individual RSVP pages:
For planning purposes, we are asking everyone to please RSVP at the respective event registration page.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Speak up for Business! Be part of the 2024 Precinct Caucuses
The Minnesota precinct caucuses will be held 7 P.M., Tuesday, February 26 They provide great opportunities to promote business issues to our political leaders! These neighborhood meetings are the building blocks of the political process and are wide open to all interested citizens.
If you attend a Republican caucus you will be able to:
1. Vote in the straw poll for President
2. Propose and vote on planks for the party platform
3. Select delegates to represent your precinct at the upcoming legislative endorsing conventions
4. Run for delegate yourself! Our parties need the participation of business-minded people!
Here are the Republican caucus locations for Lyon County:
*Marshall: Grace Life Church Gymnasium, 1601 E.College Dr.
*Cities of Cottonwood, Lynd, Marshall (Wards 1, 2 and 3) and Russell, and those townships not listed below
*Minneota High School Music Room, 504 N. Monroe St.
*Cities of Ghent, Minneota and Taunton and townships of Eidsvold, Grandview, Island Lake, Nordland, Vallers and Westerheim
*Tracy Area High School Media Center, 934 Pine St.
*Cities of Balaton, Florence, Garvin and Tracy and townships of Amiret, Custer, Monroe, Rock Lake and Shelburne
For further information please contact caucus coordinator John Alcorn at 401-1124 or AlcornJS@gmail.com.
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Join DEED for an Employer Webinar on New Fund that Reimburses Employers for Costs Associated with Providing Reasonable Accommodations for Employees
Now, through the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s (DEED’s) Employer Reasonable Accommodation Fund (ERAF) small to mid-sized Minnesota businesses can request reimbursements for up to $30,000 in expenses related to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees with disabilities. It’s simple, it’s easy, and it connects great workers with great businesses.
Join our webinar to learn how your business can take advantage of this program!
Wednesday, February 21st
2 - 3 pm
Pre-registration required.
Once registered, you'll receive webinar log-in details via email.
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Headlines from the Marshall Independent | |
Lawmakers call for updated Marshall count | Two Minnesota members of Congress are calling on the director of the U.S. Census Bureau to give an updated count for Marshall's 2020 census. In a Tuesday news release, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Michelle Fischbach said they were asking Census Bureau Director Robert Santos to resolve a reported undercount in the census data. | | | |
Having the hard conversations | MARSHALL - Hatred and bias have an impact on southwest Minnesota communities today. But speakers at a pair of events Tuesday said area residents can also take active steps to break down that bias. "We have the power to begin conversations to dismantle hate - within our homes, within our neighborhoods, within our communities," Matt [...] | | | |
Stronger communities, stronger economy | MARSHALL - Southwest Minnesota faces some challenges to economic growth - including ongoing problems like a lack of access to housing and child care. However, speakers at a panel discussion Tuesday said the region also has important assets, like its workforce and communities. "There is strong community support, stronger than I've seen in other places. | | | |
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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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Chamber Member Job Postings | |
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AP Design
- Decorated Apparel Specialist
Avera Marshall
- Pharmacy Technician - In Training - Marshall Pharmacy | Full-time
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | PRN
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-term Care | Part-Time
- Phlebotomist | Part-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
- Radiology Technologist (ARRT) | Part-Time
- Laundry Aide | Part-Time
- Transporter | PRN
- Cook | Part-Time
- Pharmacy Technician: In-Training | Part-Time
- Pharmacy Technician | Part-Time
- Dietary Aide | Part-Time
- Thrift Store Associate | Part-Time
- 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
- Housekeeper | Full-time
- Cook | Part-Time with Benefits Eligible
- Nurse Manager - Emergency Services | Full-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) Clinic Manager - Avera Cancer Institute Marshall | Full-Time
- Radiation Therapist | Full-Time
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg | Part-Time
- Activity Assistant - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
- 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
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg | 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
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Coordinator - Long-Term Care
- Behavioral Health Technician - BHS Acute Unit | Part-Time with Benefits
- Housekeeper | Full-Time
Choices Pregnancy Center
- Client Advocate
- Office Manager
City of Marshall
- Engineering Aide (Intern)
GreatAmerica Financial Services
- Account Support Advisor - PSG
Hoffman & Brobst PLLP
Investors Choice Financial
- Client Experience Coordinator
- Financial Services Consultant
Kal's Motor Group
- Mechanic & General Maintenance
Living Word Lutheran Church
- Director of Children's Ministry
- Worship Leader
Lyon County
- Lyon County Correctional Officer
Marshall Public Schools
- Crossing Guard
- Substitute Paraprofessional
- Substitute Teacher
- Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach
- Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
- Assistant Softball Coach (C Squad)
- High School Special Education Paraprofessional
- MATEC Special Education Paraprofessional
- Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
- Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
MVTV Wireless
New Horizons
North Star Mutual Insurance Company
- Help Desk Support Specialist
- Agency/Support Services Technician - Agency/Support Services
- Software Developers - Information Technology
- Internal Auditor - Internal Audit
- Commercial Underwriter
- IT System Administrator Intern
- IT Systems Developer Intern
- Media & Communications Intern
- Risk/Claim Analyst Intern
- Underwriting & Loss Control Intern
Schwan's Company
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Line Attendant II - Days
- EHS Compliance Specialist
SMOC Family Planning
Southwest Initiative Foundation
- Economic Development Manager
- Economic Development Officer
Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council
- Career Specialist / Case Manager
Southwest Minnesota State University
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
- Youth & Family Ministry Director
State Farm Insurance - Andrew Suby
- Andrew Suby State Farm - Insurance Sales & Customer Service Position
SWWC Service Cooperative
- School Finance - Business Services Specialist
- Behavior Therapist - The READY Clinic Marshall
- LPN/Health Paraprofessional
- School Social Worker or School Counselor - ELC Marshall
- Special Education Paraprofessional - ELC Marshall
- Special Education Teacher - ELC Marshall
Thrivent - Ridgestone Team
- Associate Financial Advisor
Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall
Western Equipment Finance
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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