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Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter

June 14th, 2024

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Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Headlines:


MN Chamber of Commerce policy tour stops in Willmar


World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year


Engage Your Workforce by Empowering Your Managers first

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Contact Your Local Legislators:


Rep. Chris Swedzinski

Senator Gary Dahms

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

Senator Tina Smith

Senator Amy Klobuchar

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THIS WEEK:

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SJ Miller Arts

Mobile Art Studio

SammyJo Miller, Owner

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Minnesota Energy Resources

Energy, Appliances

Josh Lowe

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Chamber Happenings

Thank you for all that joined us at the Women's Connect event this week! It was a great session on The Process, the Story and the Challenges of Writing a Book with Desiree Petrich.

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Upcoming Chamber & MDBA Events

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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Marshall Leadership Academy

Alumni Social Event


Wednesday, June 26th

4:30pm to 6:00pm


Tavern 507

1500 E College Dr, Marshall, MN


Did you ever go through or take part in the Marshall Leadership Academy? Then please join us on Wednesday, June 26th at Tavern 507 in Marshall for an Alumni event! Gather with cohorts who also went through the program while enjoying appetizers & beverages! We hope to see you there!


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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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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

The Lion King Kids Performance

Friday, June 14th

Shows start at 9:30AM, 11:00AM & 6:30PM


SMSU - Fine Art Theatre

1501 State Street, Marshall, MN


Admission fee: Pay what you can. Come and support live theatre and some awesome kids!!

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Dr. Experimentor and the League of Evil Performance

Friday, June 14th at 8:00PM

Saturday, June 15th at 1:00PM


SMSU - Fine Art Theatre

1501 State Street, Marshall, MN


The SMSU Children's Theatre High School Workshop is presenting this brand-new superhero vs. super villain romp! Ninjas! Bunnies!...well Ninja Bunnies! Minions! Zombies! and all-around ridiculousness! Hope to see you there! June 14th at 8pm and 15th at 1pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre. General Admission with a Pay What You Can fee.

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Karaoke by the Lake with Livin' Rich

Friday, June14th

Starting at 8:00PM


Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek

21 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN


Get out for Karaoke by the lake with Livin Rich!

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Tall Grass Liquors - Tasting

Friday, June 14th

From 4:00PM - 6:00PM


Tall Grass Liquor

1410 Boyer Dr, Marshall, MN


High Noon - Hard Seltzer RTD Variety 8 Pack - Pineapple, Grapefruit, Watermelon, and Black Cherry

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Billy & Elton: The Hits Tribute Concert

Friday, June 14th

Starting at 7:00PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN


Phil will be performing at Painted Prairie on Friday, June 14th at 7:00 p.m. as part of the 2024 Concert Series kickoff! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

Cost is $35, advance ticket pricing and $40 per person day-of event. We highly recommend purchasing in advance as we anticipate this event to sell-out. All tickets are non-refundable.


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Heartland Book Club Discussion

Monday, June 17th

From 6:30PM - 7:30 PM


Marshall- Lyon Country Library

201 C Street, Marshall, MN


Join the Marshall-Lyon County Library in reading Sarah Smarsh’s award-winning book Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth.

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Unicorn Performance

Saturday, June 15th

From 9:00PM - 12:30PM


Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek

21 Valhalla Dr, Slayton


We play a huge variety of modern + classic hits & deep tracks. Pop, dance, rock, funk, modern + crossover country, etc. From The Killers to Stevie Wonder, Van Halen to Van Morrison, Seal to SpaceHog, The Jonas Brothers to The Doobie Brothers, Charlie Puth to Justin Timerlake, and anything else that moves us (and you). At a Unicorn show, expect the unexpected.

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Daddy and Me Tea Party

Saturday, June 15th

From 9:00AM - 11:00AM


Naptime Play Cafe

212 W Main Street #2 Marshall, MN


Dads! Grab your children and enjoy a morning sipping on tea, indulge in delicious pastries and desserts, and dance the morning away creating positive memories that will last a lifetime! This is a "formal' event, enjoy dressing up! Price is per family unit.

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Juneteenth Celebration

Wednesday, June 19th

From 4:00PM - 7:00PM


Justice Park

704 Oak Street, Marshall, MN


Juneteenth, or “Freedom Day,” recognizes the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation, officially ending slavery. For this reason, June 19, 1865 marks our country’s second Independence Day.

We will be featuring Titambe West African Drum & Dance Ensemble and Kimberly Brown, member of the 3 time Grammy-Award-Winning group, The Sounds of Blackness.


Bring the whole family for food trucks, inflatables, SINGO, and more!

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Juneteenth Food Truck Festival

Wednesday, June 19th

From 11:00AM - 1:30PM


3rd Street Plaza, Marshall, MN


Come to Marshall's newly renovated 3rd Street for a food truck festival!



All your favorite food trucks will be there and music by Push Play Entertainment!

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St. Stephen Brisket Battle

Wednesday, June 19th

From 5:30PM - 6:30PM


St. Stephen Lutheran Church -

Fellowship Hall

1301 S 4th, Marshall, MN


Tickets are now available from the church office for the St. Stephen Brisket Battle. $10 per ticket to sample a variety of brisket with sides & dessert. Cast your vote to crown the 1st winner of our Brisket Battle.

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In My Sparkle Era! Dance Camp

Wednesday, June 19th

From 9:00AM - 11:00AM


KayKo Baton Studio

305 S. 2nd Street, Marshall, MN


Drop everything now because the iconic twirling & dance camp is SPARKLING! If you love to dance, sing, and perform with your besties, you will have a blast shaking it off as you launch into an era of fearless fun and fame! 

The glitter and glam will be off the charts, and your twirling will never go out of style! 

Are you ready for it?

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Walk for Memories

Thursday, June 20th

From 4:00PM - 7:00PM


Independence Park

1200 E Lyon Street. Marshall, MN


Come enjoy your evening on Thursday, June 20 at the Independence Park in Marshall, MN for a Walk for Memories from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. with our 2024 Family of Honor John & Bonny Doyle and all other families that have been affected by dementia. This walk is in memory of John as he recently passed away from dementia.

 

This is a family friendly event for all ages that builds awareness for dementia, learn more about services offered in Marshall area, and honors and remembers those affected by dementia. There will be games for all ages, prizes, live music by Kayla Daniels, and food available for purchase. We will do a group honorary walk at 6:00 p.m. with the Doyle family. 

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Steak Dinner + Singing Q's

Thursday, June 20th

From 6:00PM - 9:00PM


Hitching Post Outside Patio

1104 E Main Street, Marshall, MN


Join us at the Hitching Post for the Sounds of Summer steak dinner! 


Your ticket includes a live performance by the Singing Q’s, a steak dinner, salad bar, baked potato bar, and ALL your drinks/cocktails!  Tickets are only $50 per person.


Thursday, June 20th, 2024 from 6-9pm. Tickets are limited - stop in or call to the Hitching Post to get your tickets!

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Summer Sounds

Thursday, June 20th

Starts at 7:00PM


Marshall Area YMCA

200 S A Street, Marshall, MN


Curious to know how the sound of crystal singing bowls evoke rest and renewal?

Join me for a 30-minute session at 7pm.

Registration is open until noon on Thursdays.

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Marshall Tiger Hockey Summer Skill Camp

Monday, June 17th through

Wednesday, July 26th


Red Baron Arena

21651 Victory Dr, Marshall, MN


Bantams: Tuesday and Thursday: Ice from 7:30-8:45am

Peewee & 12U: Tuesday and Thursday Ice from 9am- 10:15am

Squirt&10u: Monday/ Wednesday Ice from 1:30-2:45pm

Mite: Monday Ice from 12:15-1:15pm

Mini Mite: Wednesday Ice from 12:15-1:15pm

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3rd Annual Fieldcrest Classic Golf Tournament

Friday, June 21st

Registration 12:00

Shotgun Start 1:00PM


Cottonwood Country Club

233 Shoreview Dr. Cottonwood, MN


Join us Friday, June 21st for the 3rd Annual Fieldcrest Classic at the Cottonwood Country Club in Cottonwood. The tournament is a 4-person scramble and has a $50 entry fee that covers greens fees, cart and prizes. Registration begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 pm. Come out to clubhouse and purchase a meal before you get started. get your team of 4 together or if you are a team of 2, we can help set you up with others. Register today at the QR Code provided and we will see you on the golf course.

All proceeds benefit Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care.


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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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Headlines from the Marshall Independent

Music making in the park

Photo by Dwayne Black The Marshall Municipal Band performed a celebration of "Life-Long Music Making" Wednesday evening at Liberty Park. The evening started with a performance of the Boulder Estates Choir, followed by performances by the children of the SMSU Day Care, the SMSU Children's Theater cast of "The Lion King," a group of vocalists [...]

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Solar farm takes shape

MARSHALL - A 10-megawatt solar farm under construction in Marshall is getting closer to completion, said Marshall Municipal Utilities General Manager David Schelkoph. "This fall is when they're going to come online, probably in a September - October time frame. That's still the plan," Schelkoph said.

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Council sets assessment hearing for downtown project

MARSHALL - Major reconstruction of two downtown Marshall streets is finished - and now part of the costs will be assessed to local property owners. At Tuesday's Marshall City Council meeting, council members set a July 9 date for an assessment hearing for the recent West Lyon Street/North Third Street construction project.

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Chamber Member Job Postings

Action Manufacturing

  • Welder

Advance

  • Direct Support Generalist

Archer Daniels Midland Company

  • I/E Technician - Marshall, MN
  • Inventory Control – Marshall, MN
  • Lead Maintenance Mechanic - Marshall, MN
  • Production Specialist - Marshall, MN
  • Human Resources Manager - Marshall, MN

Ashley Homestore

  • Home Furnishing Consultant

Avera Marshall

  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - PRN
  • Dietitian - Oncology | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic - PRN (Casual)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic - PRN (Casual)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Coordinator - Long-Term Care | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
  • Radiology Technologist | 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
  • Housekeeping Manager - Full-time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Medical Assistant (MA) - Clinic | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Radiology Technical Assistant (ARRT) - PRN, Casual
  • Chaplain - Full-time - Days
  • Activities Director - Full-time
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-term Care - Part-time Benefits Eligible
  • Surgical Technician - Part time Benefit Eligible!
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - Part-time Benefits Eligible
  • Patient Care Technician - Med Surg - PRN (casual)
  • Food Service Worker - PRN (as needed)
  • Medical Assistant (MA) - Clinic
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic
  • Laundry Aide - Part-time
  • Behavioral Health Technician - BHS Acute Unit - Part-time benefits eligible

Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration

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

Floor to Ceiling

  • Fulltime Sales/Warehouse Help 

Hoffman & Brobst, PLLP

  • Senior Audit Accountant

Lyon County

  • Assistant County Attorney
  • Lyon County Correctional Officer
  • Lyon County Technical Assistant III

Marshall-Lyon County Library

  • Customer Care | Part-Time

Marshall Public Schools

  • Special Education Teacher
  • Part-Time Parent Educator
  • Crossing Guard
  • Substitute Paraprofessional
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Karen Parent Student Connector
  • Park Side Kindergarten Aide
  • Middle School Academic Support Staff
  • High School English Learner (EL) Teacher
  • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher for Kindergarten
  • Elementary English Learner (EL) Teacher
  • Anticipated High School Agriculture Teacher
  • Middle School Licensed School Nurse
  • High School Special Education Paraprofessional
  • MATEC Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Part Time Little Cubs Preschool Classroom Aide

North Star Mutual Insurance Company

  • Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
  • Claims Technician - Property / Casualty Claims
  • Risk / Claim Analyst Intern
  • Underwriting & Loss Control Intern
  • HR Assistant - Human Resources

Performance Foodservice

  • Assistant Buyer
  • Marketing Coordinator
  • Vice President of Operations

Prairie Home Hospice and Community Care

  • CEO

Schwan's Company

  • Sanitation Associate I - Overnights
  • Senior Accountant
  • Accounting Supervisor
  • Accounting Manager
  • Accountant
  • Change Coordinator
  • EHS Compliance Specialist

Sevita Health

  • Group Home Program Supervisor - Tracy, MN

Southwest Health & Human Services

  • Public Health Nurse
  • Registered Nurse or Dietician

Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Assistant Financial Aid Director

Southwest Center for Independent Living

  • Administrative Assistant

Thrivent - Ridgestone Team

  • Associate Financial Advisor

Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall

  • Realtor

True Light Christian School

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

Western Mental Health Center

  • Human Resources Generalist
  • 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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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.


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