Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter | |
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2023 Live Local Calendar
Never miss out on what's happening locally! We have you covered with our fully interactive #LiveLocal calendar that's updated daily!!
Use the button to get to our Live Local Calendar and be sure to tune into Marshall Radio each week as they present the current week's upcoming events and more!
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Young Professionals
Impact in Marshall & the Surrounding Communities
Speaker: SMSU Enactus
Tuesday, August 15th
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Location to be determined.
View more about Young Professionals.
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Let's Connect
Thursday, August 17th
8:00AM - 9:00AM
AmericInn by Wyndham Marshall
1406 E College Dr, Marshall, MN
Come show off your business with a one minute commercial while enjoying donuts, coffee and learning about other local businesses!
View more about Let's Connect.
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Business During Hours
Thrivent Summer Block Party & Shred Event
Wednesday, August 23rd
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Thrivent
1411 E College Dr, Marshall, MN 56258
Everyone is invited! We will be having a Parking Lot Shred Event provided by Thrivent. Feel free to bring confidential documents you would like to shred.
Restored Strength will be offering FREE chair massages for those who sign up!!
Pork sandwiches and chips will be served.
Hosted by Thrivent, Seanor Law Office PLLC, Restored Strength and Trucker Logistics.
View more about Business During Hours.
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Lyon County Fair Continues! | |
Friday, August 11th through
Sunday, August 13th
Lyon County Fairgrounds
504 Fairgrounds Rd, Marshall, MN
A fun place to gather with family and friends! From the rodeo to the demo derby, concerts and carnival rides - we have someone for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!
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Registration Deadline!
Marshall Hockey 11th Annual Golf Scramble
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Deadline is TODAY - Friday, August 11th
Tournament Information:
Friday, August 18th
Tee Times Begin at 9:00AM
Marshall Golf Club
800 Country Club Dr, Marshall, MN
Do you have your team ready? Deadline is this Friday, August 11th. Support Marshall Hockey and have some fun at the same time!
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Live Music on the Patio: Eric Grunden | |
Friday, August 11th
Begins at 8:00PM
Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek
25 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN
Get out to Pelican for a night of good tunes and flocking good times with local artist Eric Grunden!
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Friday, August 11th
8:30PM - 11:30PM
Key Largo on Lake Shetek
29 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN
Join Key Largo and Livin' Rich Entertainment for karaoke night!
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Saturday, August 12th
Begins at 11:00AM
Camden State Park
1897 Camden Park Rd, Lynd, MN
Step right up and spin the wheel. Learn about the benefits of a healthy prairie in this carnival-style game. Activity designed for family groups. All ages welcome. We all win with a healthy prairie. Beach/playground area. Drop-in activity. MN State Park permits required for park entry.
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Saturday, August 12th
Registration at 11:00AM
Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek
25 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN
Get out and enjoy the wind in your face!!! Golfcart poker/fun run. Registration runs from 11am-noon at Pelican Cove. Stops will be handed out at registration. $5 per hand, 100% payout, cash prizes for top 2 hands and the last place!! Run ends at Pelican Cove at 2pm and winners will be announced around 2:30pm.
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Saturday, August 12th
Begins at 7:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN
Join us on August 12th for a night of Elton John! For One Night Only, let the Elton John tribute show featuring a full band, lights, and production from NEON LIVE take you on a musical journey through Elton's greatest hits.
Food and drink will be available to purchase through Painted Prairie.
Doors open at 5;30 p.m.
Show from 7-9:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 per person
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Live Band: Lunatics Anonymous | |
Saturday, August 12th
8:00PM - 12:00AM
Key Largo on Lake Shetek
29 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN
Lunatics out having some fun in the sun at Key Largo! See you there!
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Sippin' Sundays with Chris Bertrand | |
Sunday, August 13th
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 Chris Bertrand!
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Live Music: Radio Rangers | |
Sunday, August 13th
3:00PM - 7:00PM
Key Largo on Lake Shetek
29 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN
Join us at Key Largo for Sunday Funday while you enjoy the Radio Rangers playing the best Classic Country, Rock from the 70's, 80's & 90's!
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Registration Open!
Arts & Living History Festival
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Registration is now open for the 2023 Arts & Living History Festival!
Registration Form
Save the date! Join us for a day in the park! Saturday September 30th from 10AM-3PM
• Art Vendors
• Living History Reenactments
• Live Music
• Covered Wagon
• Plein Air Painting
• Kids Made & Takes
• Food Trucks
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Tuesday, August 15th
Begins at 10:30AM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C St, Marshall, MN
Sachiko "La Chayí" Flamenco and the Twin Cities Flamenco Collective will be at the Marshall Library on Tuesday, August 15th at 10:30 am. The program will include a demonstration, a talk featuring Spain & Flamenco, and a Q&A. This event will be held in the main area of the library by the fireplace.
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Book Release, Author Talk & Signing | |
Tuesday, August 15th
5:00PM - 7:00PM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C Street, Marshall, MN
So excited for the official release of Gather: The Foods that Made Me. Cannot wait to share the first of what we hope to be many cookbooks! Pre-sale books will be available there for pick up.
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Tuesday, August 15th
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!
Tuesday, August 15th | 7:30 - 9 PM
Rules: Lifejackets are allowed, aside from in the diving well. Non-hazardous inflatables and toys are allowed, aside from in the diving well and water slide. No food and drink on pool deck.
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Summer Outdoor Worship Night | |
Wednesday, August 16th
Begins at 7:00PM
St. Stephen Lutheran Church
1301 S 4th St, Marshall, MN
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for praise songs and a mini sermon! See you there!
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21st Century Skills Career Readiness Employer Survey | The University of Minnesota is conducting an employer survey aimed at identifying the skills most in-demand for those entering the workforce without a college degree. Please take a moment to complete the survey so we can learn more about the needs in our region. | | |
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Wednesday, August 16th
Begins at 5:30PM
Lyon County Fairgrounds
504 Fairgrounds Rd, Marshall, MN
Have you purchased your tickets yet?
Go to the HRS website to purchase today!
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Friends of the Library Book Sale | |
Wednesday, August 16th through
Saturday, August 19th
Hours vary by day - check event.
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C Street, Marshall, MN
The Friends of the Marshall-Lyon County Library Sounds of Summer used book sale will run Wednesday, August 16 through Saturday, August 19. Mystery, romance, how-to, humor, history children’s, DVDs, cassettes, much more! Special pricing may be available on the last day, but the first day will have the best selection!
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Registration Open!
Fall/Winter Pool & Dart Leagues
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Registration is open now!
Call The Marshall Gambler
The Marshall Gambler
303 W Main St, Marshall, MN
Registration is now open for Fall/Winter pool and dart leagues run by C&N Sales! Want to make sure your home base is The Gambler? Give us a call to secure your spot!
Monday:
3-person pool
2-person darts - Amateur Gambler League
Tuesday:
5-person pool
2-person darts
Wednesday:
5-person pool
Friday:
4-person darts
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2023 Legislative Session Update | |
Thursday, August 17th
9:00AM - 12:00PM
MERIT Center
1001 E Erie Rd, Marshall, MN
Attorney's Cory Genelin and Brittany R. King-Asamoa of Gislason & Hunter LLC will be providing updates on the 2023 Legislative Session. Register today!
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Stuffed Animals Sleepover | |
Thursday, August 17th
Begins at 12:00PM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C Street, Marshall, MN
Why should humans have all the fun? On Thursday, August 17th, drop off a stuffed toy at the Marshall Library before 7 pm, and your toy will have a fun-filled overnight at the library! Afternoon on Friday, pick up your friend. They'll have a certificate of participation and a photo of one of their adventures. We'll also post other photos of the stuffed animals and their shenanigans online. Parents, we do not recommend leaving your child's favorite stuffed animal if they will miss it overnight.
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Teen Crafternoon - Rock Painting | |
Thursday, August 17th
Begins at 3:30PM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C Street, Marshall, MN
Our August teen crafternoon features rock painting on the lawn of the Marshall Library!
We’ll have gloves for you to wear, but make sure to wear clothes that can get stained in case of messes. Sunscreen and other sun-protection is also recommended. This event is weather-dependent. Due to the nature of this craft, we cannot move indoors in poor weather. Light rain will not affect this event, but a thunderstorm or very high temperatures might. Likewise, please arrive before 4 pm; we may clean up before 5 pm if no one is still creating.
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Thursday, August 17th
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Schwan's Parking Lot
205 W College Dr, Marshall, MN
Join for the 2023 Relay for Life! Join us for a night of fun and fundraising!
*5pm - Survivor Registration, Luminaria Sales, Silent Auction, Chili Cook-off, Brau Brothers Beer + Soda Samples, Music & Live Trivia by Push Play Entertainment
*7pm - Opening Ceremony featuring Honorary Survivors, Live Auction, Survivor Lap
*Dusk: Closing Ceremony and Candlelit Lap
*All Night: Luminaria Track and Memory Table
*Local Vendors: Scotty Biggs, Chicken Connection, Sweet Kettle Madness, Squeeze the Stuffins
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Tunes on the Terrace with Doug Krogen | |
Thursday, August 17th
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Terrace 1872
Downtown Marshall
Join us downtown at the newly renovated Terrace 1872 (between City Hall & Mainstay Cafe) for Live Music. Don't forget to swing into the shops bars & restaurants when you are down there.
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Save the Date!
Sounds of Summer
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Thursday, August 17th through
Sunday, August 20th
Family, fun, and free events for the entire family during Sounds of Summer in Marshall, MN! Featuring food, games, and entertainment for everyone. Come for a day, or the weekend.
Event Highlights:
Thursday:
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Relay for Life
Tunes on the Terrace ft. Doug Krogen
Friday:
11th Annual Golf Scramble
Food Trucks & Beer Garden
Touch a Truck
Inflatables
Main Stage: Max Fleet Illusionist
Saturday:
Farmers Market
Pancake Breakfast
Tiger 5K
Food Trucks & Beer Garden
Hope Harbor Family Fun Event
Grand Parade
Miniature Train Rides
Inflatables
Shades of the Past Car Show
Miniature Track Pull
Main Stage: Groove Inc, Singing Q's, Nathan Hansen, The Fabulous Armadillos
Sunday:
Community Church Service
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Registration Deadline!
Camden State Park Annual Youth Deer Hunt
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Last day to apply is Friday, August 18th!
Camden State Park
1897 Camden Park Rd, Lynd, MN
The application window is open for Camden's annual youth deer hunt. Open to ages 12-15. Apply by Friday, August 18.
Visit https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/.../deer/youth-deer-hunts.html for more information.
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Registration Open!
10th Annual Open Call
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Registration is now open and the deadline is Friday, August 18th!
Learn More Here
Through Open Call, Walmart has helped thousands of small and medium businesses thrive, with many expanding their U.S. manufacturing footprints and creating new manufacturing jobs in the communities they call home.
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Save the Date!
Hopfest 2023
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Friday, September 8th through
Saturday, September 9th
Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
1010 E Southview Dr, Marshall, MN
A two day SW MN style beer festival with bands & beer! Check out this years lineup with Corpse Reviver & The Dam Jammers hanging out with us Friday night, and a lineup of The Way Back Yard, Loser Magnet, 13 Arrows & Show Me Your Hits coming at you all day Saturday!
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Save the Date!
Southwest Minnesota Career Expo
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2 Dates & Locations:
Tuesday, September 26th
9:15PM - 12:25PM
Minnesota West - Worthington, MN
Wednesday, September 27th
9:15PM - 12:25PM
SMSU - Marshall, MN
The Southwest Minnesota Career Expo is a highly interactive career information and exploration event for high school sophomores/juniors in the Minnesota West Carl Perkins Consortium. Hundreds of business, agency and education volunteers work together to provide this opportunity. Each year the number and type of interactive exhibits has expanded to better meet the needs of schools and students from the region.
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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More! | |
2023 Stuff the Bus Campaign | |
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Help the Chamber "Stuff the Bus!" We're a drop-off location this year for NEW school supplies for the month of August; find us at 317 W Main Street!
The 2022 Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive collected and distributed over 56,000 school supplies to approximately 4,000 local K-12 children at 22 local schools within our service area. Thank you United Way of Southwest Minnesota for all you do!
Learn more or make a financial donation here.
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking public input as the agency considers proposals for the 2024 legislative session. There are two Zoom meetings in late August open to the public, as well as an option to submit written comments by September 1, 2023. |
Special election set for city sales tax extension | MARSHALL - Keeping Marshall's local-option sales tax in place will be the key to replacing the city's aging aquatic center, city staff say. Now, the tax question will officially go to the voters this fall. On Tuesday, members of the Marshall City Council voted to set a special election Nov. | | | Marshall Hy-Vee announces a Wahlburgers restaurant to open in their location in the near future! | |
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Lyon Street Project
Watermain, Sanitary Sewer, and Storm Sewer, grading, and aggregates will be complete on Lyon Street between East College Drive to 3rd street by the end of today. Concrete work will commence next week. With that said we’re going to move into the last phase of this project, which requires shutting down Lyon Street from 5th street all the way to 3rd Street. This closure will begin on Monday, August 14th
Some items to note:
- Addison Lot will remain open, access will only be from the alleyway.
- Baldwin Lot will remain open, access will be from the alleyway, and the 4th street entrance.
- Rose Lot (behind the Wooden Nickel) will remain open, access will be from the alleyway only.
- Wells Fargo Drive Through will remain open, access in will be from 4th street, access out will be via the alleyway.
- Access to the post office will be off of 3rd street from Redwood, or the back alleyway to the Northeast of the Post Office.
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Channel Parkway Project
CLOSURE OF CHANNEL PARKWAY FROM STATE HIGHWAY 19 TO US HIGHWAY 59 BEGINNING FRIDAY – AUGUST 11, 2023
Duininck, Inc. will begin construction on the project on Friday, August 11, 2023. Channel Parkway will be closed from State Highway 19 to US Highway 59 beginning Friday, August 11 until project completion on September 15, 2023, weather permitting.
Please use an alternate route to access businesses along Channel Parkway.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as this construction is completed.
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the Office of the City Engineer at 507-537-6773. Thank you.
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Got News?
Chamber Members can submit Press Releases and News to be featured on our website and in our E-Newsletter! Just log into your Chamber Member Account and submit your news story or contact us for assistance!
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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.
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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!
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Chamber Member Job Postings | |
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American Engineering Testing
- Construction Materials Field Technician 1
Avera Marshall
- Sonographer | Part-Time
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavior Health Acute Unit | Part-Time
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - PRN
- Paramedic - PRN Transporter - PRN
- Transporter - PRN
- Sonographer - PRN
- Medical Assistant (MA) - Family Practice Clinic | Part-Time
- Care Assistant - Home Health | Part-Time
- Paramedic | Full-Time
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
- Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Emergency Unit | Part-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Resource Nurse - Med Surg | Part-Time
- Patient Services Representative - PRN
- Transporter - PRN
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full-Time
- Housekeeper | Part-Time
- Radiology Technologist III | Part-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic
- Admissions Specialist II | Full-Time
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Dietary Aide | Part-Time
- Dietary Aide | Part-Time
- Dietary Aide | PRN
- Dietary Aide | PRN
- Pharmacy Intern
- Radiology Technologist (RT) | Part-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Med / Surg | PRN
- Registered Nurse (RN) - OB/GYN Clinic | Part-Time
- Surgical Technician (Non-Certified) | PRN
Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc.
- Purchasing Agent
- HVAC-R Technician
Carr Properties
Hoffman & Brobst, PLLP
- Senior Accountant Position
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corp.
- Account Support Advisor - Consumer | Part-Time
Jonti-Craft, Inc.
- Builder (ATO) 1st & 2nd Shift
- Carting 1st & 2nd Shift
- Maintenance Tech 1st Shift
- Profile Sander 1st Shift
- Shipping
- Sprayer 1st Shift
- Warehouse
Living Word Lutheran Church
- Worship Leader | Full-Time
- Director of Youth Ministry
Marshall Public Schools
- Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
- Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
- Crossing Guard
- Substitute Teacher
- Substitute Paraprofessional
- Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
- Bus Rider Special Education Paraprofessional
New Horizons Crisis Center
- Murray County Program Coordinator & Regional Advocate
- Redwood County Program Coordinator
North Star Mutual Insurance Company
- Claims Technician - Auto 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
Schwan's Company
- Maintenance Technician I - Nights
Schwan's Home Delivery
- Route Sales Representative
Southwest Minnesota State University
- Director of Alumni Relations & Outreach
- Customer Service Specialist Senior
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Digital Marketing Strategist
- Operations Support Analyst
- General Maintenance Worker
- Building Services Supervisor
- Assistant Director of Residence Life
Suite Liv'n
SWWC Service Cooperative
- Career Assessment Assistant | Part-Time
- Helpdesk Operator
True Light Christian School
Western Mental Health Center
- Mental Health Practitioner
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.
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