Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter | | |
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TONIGHT!
Business After Hours
Marshall Home Show
Presented by Boelter Windows, Siding & Roofing
Friday, March 22nd
4:30PM to 7:00PM
Red Baron Arena & Expo
1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN
Come out to see what's going on behind the scenes at the Home Show before it begins! This event is open only to Chamber Members.
Learn More About Business After Hours
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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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Knights of Columbus Food Drive | |
Friday, March 22nd
11:00AM to 7:00PM
Saturday, March 23rd
11:00AM to 7:00PM
Hy-Vee
900 E Main Street, Marshall, MN
Please stop by and help donate to this worthy cause!
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Easter Cake Decorating Class | |
Friday, March 22nd
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Naptime Baking Co.
Marshall, MN
Sign up for an unforgettable night of fun, laughter and learning how to decorate a cake! This course is geared toward ages 14+ and will walk you through all the steps and techniques to make a beautiful Easter masterpiece!
Included in this course-
*1 on 1 teaching
*Cake board*
*Cake Box*
*6” cake*
*homemade buttercream *
*piping bags
*piping tip*
*scraper
*spatula
Class fee-$50/person
Minimum class size-5
Maximum class size-10
Sign ups required no later than 3/15/24
To sign up please email us at naptimebakingco@gmail.com with the subject “Easter Cake Decorating Class.”
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Friday, March 22nd
Begins at 6:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN
On Friday, March 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Painted Prairie will host another puzzle challenge. Cost is $50 and includes a 1000-piece puzzle and a bottle of wine to share during the challenge or bring home at the end.
Limited to 10 teams, we encourage team sizes of 4 or less. All teams will have three hours to complete a 1,000 piece puzzle. Prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams. Cheers!
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Friday, March 22nd
Begins at 6:00PM
The Gambler
303 W Main Street, Marshall, MN
Singo music bingo is back at The Gambler TONIGHT! Starts at 6pm, come early to grab some food and tasty cocktails!
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Saturday, March 23rd
Begins at 8:00AM
Marshall High School
400 Tiger Drive, Marshall, MN
Tournament Rules:
Max of 12-16 Teams per Division
Entry Fee $75 (2 players per team)
Must be 18+ to play
Ball: Gamma Photon Indoor
Deadline to register is March 15th
Register online at or by calling 507-537-6767
Concessions Available
Trainer will be on site
12 Courts of Pickleball
Divisions (7)
Mixed Doubles - 4.0+ & 3.0-3.49 & 3.5-3.9
Mens Doubles - 4.0+ & 3.0-3.49 & 3.5-3.9
Womens Doubles - Open
Cost: $75.00
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The Boelter Windows, Siding & Roofing Marshall Home Show | |
Saturday, March 23rd
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sunday, March 24th
11:00AM to 3:00PM
Red Baron Arena & Expo
1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN
It's time for the 2024 Boelter Windows, Siding, and Roofing Marshall Home Show! We are excited to be partnered with Boelter as our title sponsor for the 2024 Home Show, and can't wait to see you in the Red Baron discovering the 50+ vendors we have lined up for this years show. We look forward to another amazing year of bringing you items, services and information to help you tackle all those projects that are waiting to get done.
Full vendor list: https://marshallradio.net/marshall-home-show/
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Spring Discover Day at SMSU | |
Saturday, March 23rd
10:00AM to 1:30PM
SMSU
1501 State St
Juniors, is the thought of tackling college overwhelming? Relieve your stress by coming to SMSU’s Spring Discover Day where you can see the campus, check out Chartwells at Southwest Minnesota State , and even attend mock lectures! You’ll also be entered into a drawing for a $500 scholarship just for attending!
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ACE 100th Anniversary Spring Kickoff BBQ Party | |
Saturday, March 23rd
11:00AM to 2:00PM
ACE Home & Hardware
500 US-59, Marshall, MN
Join us for ACE FlavorFest Spring Kickoff BBQ Party this Saturday! Stop by for grilling demos, lawn care tips, fun family activities and special deals!
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Flight to Fight Cancer Dart Tournament | |
Saturday, March 23rd
Begins at 11:00AM
Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
1010 E Southview Drive, Marshall, MN
Best of 3 games of 501 w/ Losers Bracket
$30 per team (2 person teams)
All proceeds will go to Lyon County Relay for Life
Call or Text Jason @ (952) 797-6277
Registration will close Friday March 22nd at 7:00pm
Time limit for games will be enforced to keep the tournament moving.
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Cornhole Tournament & NCAA DI Championship Viewing Party | |
Saturday, March 23rd
2:00PM to 10:00PM
Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
1010 E Southview Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us March 23rd at 2:00pm for the second annual SMSU Wrestling Cornhole Tournament and DI Wrestling Finals viewing party at Brau Brothers Brewery!
Cost is $50/team for the cornhole tournament and $10/person for the viewing party door prizes. Entering the Cornhole tournament automatically enters you into the viewing party door prizes for the day. Please note, those wishing to come watch wrestling or hang out with the team are able to enter FREE of charge. The viewing party fee is ONLY if you wish to enter for door prizes.
Door prizes include SMSU Wrestling gear, collectibles, and Brau Brothers coupons! The champions of the cornhole tournament will receive a custom Cornhole set designed to their specifications (pick your logo, wood etc) along with a cash prize! 2nd and 3rd will also receive cash prizes.
Along with the cornhole tournament, those in attendance are welcome to join us for the DI NCAA Wrestling placing rounds and the DI NCAA Wrestling finals starting at 6:00pm. A 50/50 raffle will be available throughout the day, along with SMSU Wrestling gear for purchase.
Join us for a day of fun celebrating a phenomenal wrestling season!
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Saturday, March 23rd
2:00PM to 4:00PM
Boulder Estates
601 Village Drive, Marshall, MN
Fun inside games, face painting, snacks, get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny & so much more! Free will Donation upon entry-all proceeds will go to Hope Harbor! For children 8 years old and under.
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Saturday, March 23rd
Begins at 3:00PM
Sunday, March 24th
Begins at 2:00PM
SMSU - SM 108
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
Come to the Lights Out Eclipses at the SMSU Planetarium!
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Saturday, March 23rd
Begins at 7:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN
Hey Taylor Swift fans! We are having music bingo at Painted Prairie and this is for you!
On March 23rd, we are having some fun with BINGO! In collaboration with Hempatitis D Productions, the night will be rock'in with Taylor Swift, 2010's hits, Pop Punk (think Blink 182) music!
Five (5) rounds of music BINGO will start at 7 p.m. Prizes for rounds 1-4 will be from Painted Prairie's prize vault; the final will be cash! All proceeds from the purchase of cards will go to the winner of round 5, the blackout round!
Cost of cards are $5 for 2 cards. Cash for cards, please.
We ask all participants be at least 21 years of age or older.
Full bar, wine, beer, and food will be available for purchase!
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Sunday, March 24th
Begins at 2:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN
Who said Easter Egg Hunts are just for kids?!?
Join us at Painted Prairie on Sunday, March 24th for fun a Easter Egg adventure in the Vineyard!
How does it work?
Each person will be given a bag and you will hunt the Vineyard for 10 eggs. Each egg has a chance to win a prize, goody or raffle ticket(s), or the grand prize.
Here’s a few things you could win from your eggs:
- Free glass(es) of wine
- Free bottle(s) of wine
- Raffle tickets to put in win gift baskets and prizes valued from $50-$200
- One large prize package worth a value of $300
- Some candy of course!
Tickets are required:
$25 per person (plus tax) *Tickets are non-refundable.
Ages---- 21+ and older
Only ticket holders are allowed in the Vineyard during the egg hunt. The tasting room is still open to non-ticket holders and to the public.
Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for Vineyard conditions and weather.
Registration begins at 1:00; countdown to the hunt begins at 2.
Winners of the prize baskets and grand prizes will be announced between 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Each ticket guarantees you 10 eggs, but no guarantee of the amount of prizes each person will receive.
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Local Church Holy Week Schedules | | |
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Shine through the Darkness | |
Monday, March 25th
Begins at 6:15PM
Holy Redeemer - Carlin Hall
503 W Lyon Street, Marshall, MN
This event is open to the public! Please join us for a light meal and guest speaker Gavin Van Moer!
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Mid-Legislative Session Update | |
Wednesday, April 3rd
Begins at 10:30AM
Virtual Event
Please join Senator Gary Dahms and Representative Chris Swedzinski as they give an update as we hit a little past the mid-point of the 2024 Legislative Session.
They will be joining us on Zoom on Wednesday, April 3rd at 10:30 am.
Please register in order to get a Zoom invite.
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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More! | |
Today's Fireplace & Spa Chosen as 2023 Excellence Award Recipient | |
"Today’s Fireplace & Spa is proud and honored to be chosen as a recipient for the 2023 Excellence Award from KOZY HEAT Fireplaces. This award is given to a select number of Dealers throughout North America for their outstanding customer service and business acumen. KOZY HEAT fireplaces is a family-owned and operated business that has been manufacturing quality electric, gas, and wood fireplaces since 1976." | |
$750,000 to be awarded to southern Minnesota nonprofits through partnership with Otto Bremer Trust
Partnership to deliver funding for community asset building and health and wellbeing priorities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OWATONNA, Minn., March 21, 2024 – Through a partnership with the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) and its Community Responsive Fund, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) will award $750,000 in grants to organizations that directly respond to immediate challenges and opportunities in southern Minnesota.
Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to organizations doing work within two pillars of Otto Bremer Trust’s founding mission: community asset building and health and wellbeing. The community asset building pillar will fund projects that include small business development, diversity initiatives and community planning. The health and wellbeing pillar will fund projects that include early education and parenting programs, physical and mental health services for children and their families, and youth support and enrichment for young children.
Organizations must be IRS determined 501(c)3 organizations, units of government or public agencies located in SMIF’s region, which includes 20 counties and one Native nation. The grant cycle opens on March 21, 2024 and will close on April 17, 2024. Learn more at smifoundation.org/communitygrants. Contact Rae Jean Hansen, SMIF’s vice president of early childhood, via email at raejeanh@smifoundation.org, with questions.
“We are honored to be a partner in this incredible investment in Greater Minnesota,” said Tim Penny, president and CEO of SMIF. “This funding will drive meaningful change to our region for many years to come.”
A combined $3 million will be invested in Greater Minnesota through this partnership with OBT. SMIF is one of six Minnesota Initiative Foundations (MIFs) that will accept applications through this program. Each MIF, which serves specific regions of Greater Minnesota, will establish its own timeline and guidelines in alignment with Otto Bremer Trust’s grant goals.
“The Trust’s mission has always been to provide funding to organizations and
programs that effectively address challenges and opportunities in the local community,” said Frank Miley, co-CEO and trustee for OBT. “And what better way to have a deeper understanding of where those challenges are than to work with the Minnesota Initiative Foundations, which are fully integrated into the community
and regions we serve. We look forward to working closely together to increase our
impact.”
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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
Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 | 2:00PM to 3:00PM
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.
Learn about how an SBA loan can be an option to finance your small business Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations up front. Get informed about the 7(a) Small Loan and the microloan programs.
It’s simple, it’s easy, and it connects great workers with great businesses. Come and learn how your business can take advantage of this program!
Join our webinar to learn how your business can take advantage of this program!
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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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Business Retention & Expansion Trends in Minnesota Survey
The Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce requests your participation in a 2nd annual survey of business retention and expansion trends in Minnesota. See findings from last year’s report here.
We are partnering with the Grow Minnesota! program to collect insights from business leaders to identify a.) how local businesses are planning for future growth, b.) what barriers and opportunities companies face to invest/expand, and c.) what local and state actions could encourage more companies to expand in the community and state.
We are asking for your help by completing this survey that will provide critical insights on this topic and help drive actions to better support businesses in Minnesota. The deadline to submit your responses is April 5th. The survey will take approximately 8-10 minutes to complete.
The survey is anonymous, and results will only be reported at an aggregate level. Again, the purpose is to use these findings to inform stakeholders about this important issue and enable actions to better support business investment and growth.
Thank you so much for considering and thank you for your investment in Minnesota’s economy!
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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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Headlines from the Marshall Independent | |
Getting into the 'FunZone' | MARSHALL - The Pizza Ranch in Marshall isn't only a place to eat - now, kids and families can stay and play, too, restaurant staff said. The Pizza Ranch in Marshall recently opened a new addition, the FunZone arcade. The 1,000 square-foot arcade includes 20 different games, and a prize counter where players can redeem [...] | | | |
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Marshall, Lucan | Photo by Dwayne Black Marshall's St. Patrick's Day parade returned to the downtown area on Saturday. The parade had roughly 30 units. Lucan had its parade on Sunday, marking 38 years. | | | |
Invenergy opens regional office in Marshall | MARSHALL - They've been working on getting the land for a new wind farm in southwest Minnesota. But employees of Invenergy also needed a central office location to work from. That's why the company recently moved from offices in Tyler to the former Wilson O'Brien real estate office on West College Drive, company representatives said. | | | |
Chamber Member Job Postings | |
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- Community Support Specialist
- Project SEARCH Job Coach
- Direct Support Specialist
- Direct Support Generalist
- Employment Consultant
Avera Marshall
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | PRN
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Full-Time
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full-Time
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
- Radiology Technologist III - PRN
- Behavioral Health Technician - BHS Acute Unit | Part-Time with Benefits
- Housekeeper | Full-Time
- 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
- Director - Nursing Home Administrator - Nursing Admin Nursing Home | Full-Time
- 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
- Groundskeeper
- 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
Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration
- Commercial Refrigeration Installer
- HVAC-R Technician
- Safety and Training Coordinator
Hoffman & Brobst PLLP
Investors Choice Financial
- Client Experience Coordinator
- Financial Services Consultant
Kal's Motor Group
- Mechanic & General Maintenance
Living Word Lutheran Church
Marshall Area YMCA
- Building & Grounds Director
- Director of Community Programs
Marshall Public Schools
- High School Special Education Paraprofessional
- MATEC Special Education Paraprofessional
- Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
- Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
- District Wide Evening Custodian
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher
- 0.5 FTE Preschool Teacher
- Preschool Teacher
- Southview Special Education Teacher
- Middle School Language Arts Teacher
- Middle School Agriculture Teacher
- Middle School English Learner Teacher
- Middle School Physical Education and Health Teacher
- Middle School Special Education Teacher
- High School Special Education Teacher
- High School Business Education Teacher
- High School Chemistry Teacher
- High School Language Arts Teacher at MATEC
- High School Physical Education and Health Teacher at MATEC
- Part-Time Parent Educator
- Middle School Principal
- Crossing Guard
- Substitute Paraprofessional
- Substitute Teacher
- Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
- Head Varsity Dance Coach
- High School Math Teacher
- 0.4 FTE High School Guidance Counselor
- 0.5 FTE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor
- Speech/Language Pathologist
- Assistant Football Coach
New Horizons Crisis Center
- Crime Victims Service Coordinator - Murray County
- Crime Victims Service Coordinator - Redwood County
North Star Mutual Insurance Company
- Help Desk Support Specialist
- Agency/Support Services Technician - Agency/Support Services
- Internal Auditor - Internal Audit
- Commercial Underwriter
- Risk/Claim Analyst Intern
- IT Systems Developer Intern
- IT System Administrator Intern
- Media & Communications Intern
- Underwriting & Loss Control Intern
- Policy Processing Technician
- Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
- Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
Schwan's Company
- EHS Compliance Specialist
- Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Engineering Change Coordinator
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Line Attendant II - Days
- Forklift Operator I - Day Shift
- Refrigeration Mechanic II - Overnights
- Material Handler II - Nights
Southwest Minnesota State University
- Affirmative Action Officer/Recruiter
- General Maintenance Worker
Southwest Tour & Travel
SWWC Service Cooperative
- Behavior Therapist - The READY Clinic Marshall
- Special Education Teacher - ELC Marshall
- Special Education Paraprofessional - ELC Marshall
- School Social Worker or School Counselor - ELC Marshall
- LPN/Health Paraprofessional
Toni's Depot
Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall
Western Mental Health Center
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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