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Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter

July 14th | 2023

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Commerce Headlines:


Are Minnesota businesses prepared for legal cannabis?


Error in tax bill would cost Minnesota taxpayers $352 million, but leaders vow to fix it in time


VC activity in Minnesota continues slow push compared to last year

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Rep. Chris Swedzinski

Senator Gary Dahms

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

Senator Tina Smith

Senator Amy Klobuchar

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Marshall Getaway

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Gina Webb

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Primerica - Holly Louwagie

Insurance / Financial

Marshall, MN

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July 2023 Community Connect

This month on Community Connect, City Administrator Sharon Hanson recently sat down with Marshall Area Chamber President Brad Gruhot to discuss details about the proposed aquatic center project!

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Upcoming Chamber Events

Marshall Area Young Professionals


Tuesday, July 18th

12:00PM - 1:00PM


Marshall Municipal Utilities

113 S 4th St, Marshall, MN


Please join us for the July Young Professionals Event! Speaker and topic will be announced soon!

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2023 State of the Agriculture


Tuesday, July 25th

11:45AM - 1:00PM


Lyon County Fairgrounds - Hoop Barn

504 Fairgrounds Road, Marshall, MN


All are welcome to attend this annual event!

$15 for Chamber Members

$20 for Non-Chamber Members

Cost includes lunch.

Register online now with the button below!

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NEWS ALERT!

Lynn Ketelsen of the Linder Farm Network Joins 2023 State of the Agriculture


We are happy to announce that Lynn Ketelsen with the Linder Farm Network will be joining us for the 2023 State of the Agriculture on Tuesday, July 25th! Register your spot now!!


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2023 Speaker Series ft. Russel Dubree


Tuesday, August 2nd, 2023

11:30AM - 1:00PM


SMSU Upper Conference Center

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


We are excited to have the Growth Advisor Russel Dubree in Marshall and invite you to a luncheon where he will speak on the 8 Keys to High Performance Culture. 

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Retaining Rural Business: Business Succession & Transition Workshop


Tuesday, August 8th

10:00AM - 1:00PM


SMSU - Student Center 207

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


Please join us - all community leaders, economic developers and business support professionals! Learn about the implications of business succession and transition, access resources to support business transitions and collaborate with colleagues from your region!


REGISTER NOW! FREE EVENT!

Lunch is provided by Southwest Initiative Foundation!

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Upcoming Local Events

Open Skate Summer Session - TODAY!!

Friday, July 14th

9:00AM - 12:00PM


Red Baron Arena & Expo

1651 Victory Dr, Marshall, MN


Enjoy some time on the ice here at the Red Baron Arena & Expo Friday July 14th

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

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Walmart Supercenter Grand Re-Opening Event - TODAY!!

Friday, July 14th

9:00AM - 6:00PM


Walmart Supercenter

1221 E Main St, Marshall, MN


Join us for our grand re-opening! There will be food trucks, RC racing, bounce houses, prizes, a meet-and-greet with a former Vikings Player (4-6pm) and more!

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57th Annual Wynston Boe Amateur Golf Tournament

Friday, July 14th through

Sunday, July 16th



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Countryside Golf Club

3508 160th Ave, Minneota, MN


Please join us for the 57th Annual Wynston Boe Amateur Tournament! See you there!

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Karaoke Night

Friday, July 14th

8:30PM - 11:30PM


Key Largo on Lake Shetek

29 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN


Come out for karaoke night out at Key Largo with Livin' Rich Entertainment!

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Vinyasa in the Vines

Saturday, July 15th

11:00AM - 12:00PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN


Join us at Painted Prairie for an hour of yoga. Crystal from Eb & FLOW will instruct the session. No experience necessary. Bring your mat or if you do not have one, there will be extra available for use. Cost is $10 per person or the use of Eb & Flow punch cards.

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Barn Star Painting Class

Saturday, July 15th

9:00AM - 2:00PM


Graceful Marilyn Quilt Shoppe

307 W Main St, Marshall, MN


On Saturday, July 15th you can paint your very own wooden barn star with Patti Jeremiason. Select from 1 of 4 quilt-inspired red, white & blue designs. Your finished board will be 24" x 24". Boards will be clear coated after class to allow for outdoor display. Class is for ages 12+. We will contact you after registration to select your design. Registration is $50 (which includes the class and all materials). All participants will select a design after registration and your board will have that design pre-stamped before class day. Limited spots available - register today to reserve your spot! https://tinyurl.com/uewz87rd

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Live Music on the Patio: Kayla Daniels

Saturday, July 15th

Begins at 2:00PM


Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek

25 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN


Summer, sipping, and songs!! Check out local artist Kayla Daniels at Pelican Cove.

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Meet & Greet Former Vikings Player Tommy Kramer

Saturday, July 15th

Begins at 5:00PM


Key Largo on Lake Shetek

29 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN


Stop in this Saturday for a Meet & Greet former Vikings player Tommy Kramer. Free will donation for the MCC Football program.

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Outdoor Karaoke with Livin' Rich Entertainment

Saturday, July 15th

Begins at 8:00PM


Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek

25 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN


Grab your friends for a fun night of songs and sipping cocktails by the lake!!!

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New Mustang Days

Monday, July 17th


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Southwest Minnesota State University

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


This program is designed with two goals in mind. First, we want to help you build your class schedule for the upcoming semester with help from academic advisors in your declared program(s). Second, we’d like to give you and your families the chance to get to know one another, and meet the people and programs at SMSU that are here to help you succeed!

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Sippin' Sundays with Myah Holinka

Sunday, July 16th

Begins 2:00PM - 5:00PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN


Join us for another Sunday afternoon at Painted Prairie with live music from 2-5 featuring Myah Holinka! All is welcome!

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5th Annual SMSU Agronomy Field Day

Tuesday, July 18th

11:00AM - 1:30PM


Jon Knochenmus Center for Innovation & SMSU Agronomy Field Trials Farm Site

2927 265th Ave, Marshall, MN


Come join us for the 2023 SMSU Agronomy Field Day! This event is FREE. Please RSVP at qrco.de/smsuagfieldday.

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Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Training

Tuesday, July 18th through

Wednesday, July 19th

5:00PM - 9:00PM


Marshall Area YMCA

200 S A St, Marshall, MN


The curriculum for this combined course has been updated and the course content requires two sessions. One for CPR / AED and the second session for First Aid. Both sessions must be completed to receive certification.

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Living Word Pool Party

Tuesday, July 18th

7:30PM - 9:00PM


Marshall Aquatic Center

400 W College Dr, Marshall, MN


You’re invited to this summer’s Living Word Pool Party at the Marshall Aquatic Center! Free entry for a time of fun and fellowship!

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Wednesday Family Activities for All Ages

Wednesday, July 19th

10:15AM - 11:15AM


Marshall-Lyon County Library

201 C St, Marshall, MN


Outdoor Summer Reading activities for kids of all ages and their adults. These activities will happen on Wednesdays at 10:15 am on the library lawn. Generally, these events will move indoors in inclement weather.


This week's theme is “Celebrate National Ice Cream Day (Make Ice Cream in a Bag)!"

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CRAZY DAYS 2023 in Downtown Marshall is on Thursday, July 20th!! See you there!

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Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical

Begins on July 20th!


Lake Benton Opera House

118 E Benton St, Lake Benton


Buy your tickets now: https://tdy.lol/zuKFQ

or call the ticket line at 507-368-4620.

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Tunes on the Terrace

Thursday, July 20th

5:30PM - 6:30PM


Terrace 1872

Downtown Marshall


Join us on the new Terrace 1872 in Downtown Marshall! Singing Q's will be playing - see you there! This is also happening on Crazy Days!

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Jazz in the Vines with Ross & Pete

Thursday, July 20th

6:00PM - 8:00PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN


Join us at Painted Prairie for an evening of woodfire pizza and jazz in the Vines! Ross Anderson and Pete Lothringer from Marshall will be playing from 6-8 p.m. They play a variety of jazz standards that includes swing tunes, ballads, blues, funk, and bossa nova.

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Friends of the Library Garage Sale for Crazy Days!

Thursday, July 20th through

Saturday, July 22nd


Marshall-Lyon County Library

201 C St, Marshall, MN


Celebrating Marshall Crazy Days, visit the Marshall Library for a garage sale and book sale running Thursday through Saturday. This sale will feature housewares, craft items, puzzles, games, and toys. Plus, special deals on books!

Sale hours:

Thursday: 8:30 am - 6 pm

Friday: 9 am - 4 pm

Saturday: 9 am - noon

Proceeds from this sale will support our Library of Amusements (games, puzzles, toys, video games, and more) and upcoming Tool Library collections.

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Summer Getaways

Book Yours Now!


Southwest Tour & Travel

1500 Travis Rd, Marshall, MN


Plan your next getaway with us!!

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Farmer's Open Golf Tournament

Monday, August 7th

Begins at 11:00AM


Marshall Golf Club

800 Country Club Dr, Marshall, MN


The Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department along with the Farmer's Open Committee will host the annual Farmer's Open on Monday, Aug. 7, at the Marshall Golf Club. Lunch and registration will begin at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at 12 p.m. Dinner, social, awards presentation and prize giveaways will follow golf. Proceeds from the event going towards ag scholarships for SMSU student-athletes. The tournament, which started in 2011, has raised nearly $100,000 in scholarship for SMSU students.

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Agriculture & Business Career Fair

Tuesday, August 22nd

11:00AM - 1:00PM


Southwest Minnesota State University

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


Southwest Minnesota State University Career Services invites you to participate in the 2023 Agriculture & Business Career Fair on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. This fair is a cost effective way to recruit students for your agriculture and business industry internships and full-time opportunities.

 

Employer Registration Instructions: https://www.smsu.edu/campuslife/careerservices/students-alumni/on-campus-events.html

 

The registration deadline is Wednesday, September 13. The registration fee is $30 (non-refundable) and includes one employer meal voucher.

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Part-Time Job & Volunteer Fair

Tuesday, August 22nd

11:00AM - 1:00PM


Southwest Minnesota State University

Student Center Upper Level

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


Southwest Minnesota State University Career Services invites you to participate in the 2023 SMSU Part-Time Job & Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. This fair is a cost effective way to recruit students for your part-time openings and volunteer opportunities.

 

Employer Registration Instructions: https://www.smsu.edu/campuslife/careerservices/students-alumni/on-campus-events.html

 

The registration deadline is Tuesday, August 15. The registration fee is $30 (non-refundable) and includes one employer meal voucher.

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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More!

Making new connections in the Marshall community

MARSHALL - Marshall is a community that has seen businesses grow, Megan Greenfield said. It's one of the reasons that a regional broadband provider is interested in reaching out in the area. "I think Marshall's a growing community," said Greenfield, network account executive for SDN Communications.

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Enjoying 'a good vibe downtown' with tunes

MARSHALL - Thursday's weather was perfect for enjoying an evening outdoors - and getting to listen to some live music only made it better. "We had such a good vibe downtown," said Adri DeBoer, communications coordinator of Visit Marshall. This week kicked off "Tunes On the Terrace," a series of music events at Terrace 1872, [...]

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When will new policies impact your business?

The Minnesota Chamber is pleased to offer valuable information to our members and community business leaders. We have received many, many questions from our members about what happened during this legislative session, and we're here to help you make sense of how it's going to impact your business.

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Below are numerous resources to help you and your members navigate the many law changes on the horizon! Also coming soon: A series of webinars will also be recorded and available on demand to provide additional detail and context around the rapidly changing labor law landscape.


Chamber Resources

  1. Timeline: Brief overview of when all the new employer provisions are set to take effect
  2. June 5th On-demand webinar: Overview of labor law changes featuring Department of Labor and Industry Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach. Please note that when you click on the link, you will be required to register and enter the passcode listed. On-demand webinar: Overview of labor law changes - Passcode: MNChamber2023!
  3. June 12th Workplace Management Policy Committee Meeting: An “on background” deeper dive into the June 5th Overview webinar. Please note this is a “moment in time” recording and the Department is still in the process of formalizing their guidance and FAQ documents. WMPC Meeting Recording - Passcode: !4v24hUg
  4. June 28 On-demand webinar with the new DEED Commissioner Matt Varilek: This webinar will cover a combination of topics – from new resource opportunities through business and workforce grants to key information about the state’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave program – all within the oversight of DEED. We will distribute this webinar to Committee members once it has been recorded.
  5. 2023 Voting Record: The Chamber tracks hundreds of bills during each legislative session, to ensure that policymakers understand how their proposals impact Minnesota’s economy and the state’s ability to make Minnesota a more affordable place to live, work, grow and expand a business. The Chamber scores votes on bills or amendments that illustrate this impact. The following votes were cast in the 2023 legislative session. Click to view how your legislators voted this session on top business issues.
  6. Chamber Blog: Please earmark the Chamber’s “What Happened in the 2023 Session? A Business Guide to New Law Changes.” This page will continue to be updated with helpful information and resources. 


Agency Resources

  1. 2023 legislative changes impacting the work of DLI: dli.mn.gov/business/codes-and-laws/laws-and-rules
  2. Sick and Safe Time homepage: dli.mn.gov/sick-leave
  3. Women’s Economic Security Act homepage: dli.mn.gov/newparents
  4. MDH’s related Breastfeeding Friendly Workplaces designation page: www.health.state.mn.us/people/breastfeeding/recognition/index.html. Becoming designated (relatively easy) is a great way for employers to know they are in compliance.
  5. DEED’s Paid Family and Medical Leave homepage: https://mn.gov/deed/programs-services/paid-family/
  6. DLI’s posters and notices page. This page, using this same URL, will be updated very soon with links to the new notices and posters: dli.mn.gov/posters
  7. Office of Cannabis Management: https://cannabis.state.mn.us
  8. Minnesota Department of Human Rights: https://mn.gov/mdhr/employers/


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Chamber Member Job Postings

Action Manufacturing

  • Welder

Advance

  • Community Support Specialist
  • Employment Coordinator

Advanced Eyecare

  • Office Coordinator / Optician | Part-Time OR Full-Time

Avera Marshall

  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg | Part-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care - PRN
  • Medical Assistant | Full-Time
  • Radiology Technologist (ARRT) - PRN
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Unit | Part-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Full-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full-Time
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | Part-Time
  • Surgical Technician (Certified) | Part-Time
  • Medical Assistant (MA) - Clinic - PRN
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic - PRN
  • Ophthalmology Assistant | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) III | Full-Time
  • Pharmacy Technician - In Training | Part-Time
  • Pharmacy Technician | Part-Time
  • Chaplain - PRN
  • Optometry Assistant (Non-Cert) | Part-Time
  • Sonographer | Part-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | PRN
  • Nutrition and Food Service - PRN
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Unit - PRN
  • Admissions Specialist II | Full-Time
  • Optometry Assistant - PRN
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health Acute Unit | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health Acute Unit | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic - PRN
  • Administrative Coordinator | Full-Time
  • Radiology Technologist II | Part-Time
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - PRN
  • Paramedic - PRN Transporter - PRN
  • Transporter - PRN
  • Radiology Technologist | Part-Time
  • Sonographer - PRN
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Family Practice Clinic | Part-Time
  • Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Practice Clinic | Part-Time
  • Care Assistant - Home Health | Part-Time

Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc.

  • Purchasing Agent
  • HVAC-R Technician
  • Safety & Training Coordinator
  • Welder

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corp.

  • Sales Support Specialist - SMG Construction
  • Account Support Advisor - Consumer | Part-Time

Leading Edge Credit Union

  • Branch Manager
  • Account Service Representative
  • Financial Service Representative

Living Word Lutheran Church

  • Worship Leader | Full-Time
  • Director of Youth Ministry

Lyon County

  • General Equipment Operator
  • Lyon County Correctional Officer
  • Lyon County Crime Victim Services Coordinator

Marshall Public Schools

  • Crossing Guard
  • Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Head Softball Coach
  • Head Speech Coach
  • Maintenance Crew Member
  • Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional | Part-Time
  • Community Engagement Connector
  • Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
  • High School Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Assistant Dance Coach (JV)

Music Street Inc.

  • Instrument Repair Technician

North Star Mutual Insurance Company

  • System Administrator
  • Software Developers - Information Technology
  • Claims Technician - Auto Claims
  • Claims Technician - Property/Casualty Claims
  • Policy Processing Technician - Farm Underwriting
  • Policy Processing Technician - Personal Lines Underwriting
  • Underwriting Technician - Personal Lines
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims

Ralco

  • Regional Delivery Truck Driver
  • Local Delivery Truck Driver

Schwan's Home Delivery

  • Route Sales Representative

Southwest Health & Human Services

  • Public Health Educator
  • Public Health Nurse
  • Social Worker / Case Manager - Child Protection

Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Minnesota Licensed Plumber
  • Associate Director of the Mustang Pathway Program
  • Director of Strength and Conditioning
  • Office Specialist
  • General Maintenance Worker

Southwestern Center for Independent Living

  • Independent Living (IL) Specialist

US Bank

  • Customer Service Representative
  • Equipment Finance - Collector
  • Cash Applications Specialist

Western Mental Health Center

  • Program Manager - Westbridge Board & Lodge


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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2023 Chamber Coupon Books

Available for purchase now at $30 per book & include over $5,000 in savings! Stop in the Chamber to purchase yours today.

2023 Community Guides

The Marshall Area Community Guide is here! Stop in the Chamber to get yours today or find one around town - they're free!

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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