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Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter

November 17th | 2023

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Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Headlines:


Minnesota’s slow economic growth marred by an increasing cost of business



Black November? Experts say inflation could be driving early holiday shopping sales


Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce aims to inspire the next generation of students

Minnesota Chamber Website

Minnesota Business Podcast

THIS WEEK:

Minnesota Chamber Report Shows Continued Slow Growth for the State's Economy

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Contact Your Local Legislators:


Rep. Chris Swedzinski

Senator Gary Dahms

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

Senator Tina Smith

Senator Amy Klobuchar

November Community Connect

This month's guest on Marshall Area Chamber's Community Connect is Cory Brockman, Marketing & Development Coordinator for Prairie Home Hospice and Community Care.

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Welcome New Chamber Members!

Small Town Events LLC

Event & Entertainment Management / Bookings

Brock Klaith, Owner

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Kwik Trip

Convienence Store

Brian Bodak, Store Leader

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Chamber Happenings &

Ambassador Visits

Thank you to everyone who attended Chamber 101 this month! Both new & existing members can join this class to learn more about what it all entails being a member + benefits, ask questions & more!

Echelon Wealth Partners

Progress Award

408 E Main Street, Building 2, Suite 10

Marshall, MN

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Wings Axe Company

First Dollar Award

100 W College Drive, Suite 100

Marshall, MN

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November Chamber Events

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Young Professionals

Avera Marshall


Tuesday, November 21st

12:00PM - 1:00PM


Avera Marshall

300 S Bruce St, Marshall, MN


Come join us for this opportunity to tour Avera Marshall and their new facilities! They will walk us through what they’ve been up to, all about their operations & what their future holds!


Thank you to our Sponsors: Sleep Inn & Southwest Initiative Foundation


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MDBA Event

Downtown Marshall Holiday Open House & Small Business Saturday


Saturday, November 25th

1:00PM - 3:00PM


Downtown Marshall


Come Downtown Marshall for some Small Business Saturday shopping! While you’re out & about - be sure to find Santa & his holiday friends! 


This is a Marshall Downtown Business Association hosted event.


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2023 Chamber Annual Meeting


Wednesday, November 29th

12:00PM - 1:00PM


EverSpring Inn & Suites

1500 E College Dr, Marshall, MN


Please join us as we celebrate the 2022-23 year of accomplishments at our Annual Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, November 29th.

 

At this meeting, we will celebrate by giving out our annual awards that have been traditionally been given out at the Taste of Marshall. We will also recognize our outgoing board members. 

 

Also, we are honored to have Minnesota Chamber of Commerce President, Doug Loon be our guest speaker.


Schedule: 

11:30-11:45 Registration

12:00-12:15 Annual Review/Report

12:15-12:30 Annual awards and presenting outgoing board members

12:30-1:00 Speaker


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Business After Hours

Leading Edge Credit Union


Thursday, November 30th

5:00PM - 7:00PM


Leading Edge Credit Union

1406 East College Drive, Suite 100

Marshall, MN


Come check out Leading Edge Credit Union’s brand new location in Marshall as they host Business After Hours this month! Tour the facility while enjoying refreshments & networking!


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December Chamber Events

Save the date for these upcoming events!

*Schedule of events are subject to changes.*


Thursday, December 7th:

Marshall Leadership Academy - Public Policy Day


Tuesday, December 12th:

Business After Hours - Career & Technical Institute


Thursday, December 14th:

Women's Connect - Learn More


Tuesday, December 19th:

Young Professionals - Learn More


Thursday, December 21st:

Let's Connect - Learn More


Monday, December 25th:

Marshall Area Chamber Office is closed in observance of Christmas!

Upcoming Local Events

Operation Christmas Child

Monday, November 13th through

Monday, November 20th

See Flyer for Drop-Off Hours


Living Word Lutheran Church

800 Southview Ct E, Marshall, MN


Living Word is both an initial drop-off site for our congregants AND the drop-off site for the local area for Operation Christmas Child.


 Living Word Individuals! Bring your shoeboxes through the front door to the main office anytime the church is open on or before Sunday, November 19th.


 Area Groups & Other Individuals! Your shoebox donations will be accepted at the designated side door during drop-off hours only, listed in the graphic below.


We are so excited to see what God will do through this community effort!

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Prairie Arts Chorale: Singers of Southwestern Minnesota

Friday, November 17th

Begins at 7:30PM


First Lutheran Church

100 Church St, Marshall, MN


Mark your calendars for the second weekend of this beautiful choral production. We would love to share the magic of music with you!

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Grand Opening

Saturday, November 18th

Opens at 11:00AM


Wings Axe Company

100 W College Dr, Suite 101, Marshall, MN


We will be opening our doors to YOU on Saturday, November 18! Go visit us on our website to make your reservations.  We hope to serve you all soon!


https://www.wingsaxecompany.com/pricing


Hours:

Wednesdays: 4:00pm-9:00pm

Thursdays: 4:00pm-9:00pm

Fridays: 4:00pm-10:00pm

Saturdays: 11:00am-10:00pm


FAQ’s

**Closed toe shoes required! 

**Ages 10 and older are allowed to throw!  Younger kids are welcome to watch but must be watched at all times! (We are throwing axes )

**Signed waiver required.

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Puzzle Competition

Saturday, November 18th

Begins at 12:00PM


The Marshall Gambler

303 W Main St, Marshall, MN


Join the Puzzle Competition this Saturday 11/18! 


••4 person teams

••$20 entry fee

••500 piece puzzle

••12pm start time- doors open at 11am


Every team has the same puzzle and there will be prizes for 1st and 2nd place!

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11th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk

Saturday, November 18th through

Saturday, December 30th

Time Depends on Day - See Schedule


Lyon County Museum

300 W Lyon St, Marshall, MN


The 11th Annual Indoor Christmas Tree Walk opens at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall on Saturday, November 18. The trees and museum will stay decorated through December 30. View decorated trees by area families, businesses, non-profit organizations, and service organizations.

To vote for your favorite(s), place money in a box located by each tree. The top 3 organizations/businesses with the most money in their boxes will win the 2023 tree walk. There will be an online option to vote on the museum’s website. All proceeds from the boxes will go to benefit the Lyon County Historical Society’s mission of preserving and presenting Lyon County history. 

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Outdoor Planter Make & Take

Saturday, November 18th

2:00PM - 3:30PM


Iverson Tree Farm

42652 County Highway 7, Belview, MN


Craft your own outdoor planter. You will receive a bundle of greens, dogwood, birch, pot and embellishments for $60.

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Live Music by Myah Holinka

Saturday, November 18th

5:00PM - 8:00PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN


Join us on the 18th for live music by Myah Holinka! Myah will be playing from 5-8 p.m. Cheers!

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Karaoke Night

Saturday, November 18th

8:30PM - 11:30PM


Key Largo on Lake Shetek

29 Valhalla Dr, Slayton, MN


Join us for karaoke night with Livin' Rich Entertainment this Saturday!

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Puzzle Challenge

Sunday, November 19th

1:00PM - 4:00PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN


It's time for another puzzle challenge! This time with a twist!

All teams will complete a 1,000-piece puzzle but they will be different puzzles! The fun starts at 1 p.m. and the first and second place teams will receive a prize!

Cost is $50 and includes a puzzle and a bottle of wine!

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Encounter Night

Sunday, November 19th

Begins at 6:30PM


Grace Life Church

601 East College Dr, Marshall, MN


Come and worship how it feels comfortable for you, sit and pray or listen to the worship. Whatever it looks like, come be apart! Bring your friends, bring your kids, all are welcome!

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New Menu Alert!

Varsity Pub & Extra Innings released a new menu. Stop in this weekend & check it out!

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Live Music: Singing Q's

Wednesday, November 22nd

Begins at 7:00PM


The Marshall Gambler

303 W Main St, Marshall, MN


Start Thanksgiving break off the right way with the Singing Q’s!! 7pm-10pm.

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Thanksgiving Eve Party

Wednesday, November 22nd

Begins at 7:00PM


LeRoy's Bar & Grill

89 W 1st St, Cottonwood, MN


Come out next Wednesday to Leroys to start Thanksgiving off right! We've got a ton of fun planned throughout the night. Hanley Falls Fire Department with the help of Lakeview Trap Team will be handling the meat raffle with a bunch of great meat bundles to take home as well as pull tab horse races! We still have Unseal the Deal planned, so get here before 6pm for the 'early bird special' of two tickets and if you can't make that just before 7:15pm to get your one ticket! Drawing will be at 7:45 in between meat raffles. Don't leave after all that fun, because after all that Livin' Rich will be starting at 9pm with karaoke and music the rest of the night until bar close at 1am! Late Night Happy Hour from 8:30pm-10pm along with Jello Shots until gone! We can't wait!

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Volunteers Needed!

Are you looking for a new way to make a difference? Consider volunteering with Avera@Home and provide compassion and companionship to hospice patients and families in southwest Minnesota. Training is provided, so no prior experience is required. Reach out at 507-537-7070 (option 2) to learn how you can help.

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Gobble Wobble 5K

Thursday, November 23rd

8:00AM - 10:00AM


Marshall Area YMCA

200 S A St, Marshall, MN


It's that time of year again, and we are to gear up for another Gobble Wobble 5K! We LOVE Thanksgiving, and in celebration: come lace up those running shoes and "Wobble" before you "Gobble!" It's guaranteed to be a great day to shake your tail feathers in the sunshine, snow, or rain.

The race will also be chipped timed, so count on VERY accurate timing!

 REGISTER: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=129640

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Thanksgiving Community Meal

Thursday, November 23rd

Serving 11:00AM - 1:00PM


Grace Life Church

601 East College Dr, Marshall, MN


Join us as we share a FREE Thanksgiving Meal on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov 23. The meal will be served from 11am to 1pm with Dine in Seating at Grace Life Church.

Delivery is available to those who are homebound. Call 507-706-1471 before 5:00pm on Tuesday, Nov 21st to have a meal delivered to you. If you're interested in serving for the meal or helping with preparations beforehand you can also call 507-706-1471 and let Kelly know how you'd like to help.

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Southwest Adult Basic Education Classes

Date, Time & Location Depends on Class - See Schedule


Here is a list of the classes SW ABE is currently offering this fall. We have both English Language and GED classes available. Contact us if you're interested in signing up! We'd love to have you join us!

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18th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference

Wednesday, November 29th

Begins at 8:30AM


SMSU - Conference Center

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


The SMSU community and general public are invited and encouraged to attend this year’s conference, showcasing some of the excellent work done by SMSU students. This year’s conference will be primarily in-person, but will also have virtual options, with virtual presentations held live via Zoom. Presentations are grouped into discipline-specific sessions and held throughout the day. Presentation times for individual presenters, will be available in the URC Program as well as the URC Abstract Booklet.  

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Fairbanks Ice Dogs

Friday, December 1st &

Saturday, December 2nd

Begins at 7:30PM Both Days


Red Baron Arena & Expo

317 Tiger Dr, Marshall, MN


The Fairbanks Ice Dogs are back in MARSHALL, MN! Facing off against the Chippewa Falls Steel in NAHL action.

Friday December 1st + 2nd

Red Baron Arena & Expo

Doors open at 6:30pm

Puck drops at 7:30pm

Tickets are available online for $20/person (3 and under are Free and do not need a ticket).

More details to come… of the fun to be had at the Red Baron! 

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Holiday Home Tour

Sunday, December 3rd

1:00PM - 4:00PM


Lyon County Museum

301 W Lyon St, Marshall, MN


The Holiday Home Tour is a fundraiser for the Lyon County Historical Society Museum and is on Sunday, December 3, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $20/each. The tickets are on sale at the Lyon County Museum. The ticket book includes a description of each home along with a map. The Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall will be open from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the day of the tour for cookies and refreshments. The museum is decked out for the holidays. Check out the annual Christmas Tree Walk and Heritage Room holiday exhibit.

We thank the homeowners who make this event possible:

– Dennis and Carol White

– Lorraine Reiter and Dawn Lee

– Tim and Donna Swenson

For more information, please contact Jennifer at the Lyon County Museum by calling 507-537-6580 or email director@lyoncomuseum.org

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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More!

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Marshall Area Community Foundation Fall Grant Recipient Adult Community Center: Marshall, MN for new tables within the facility & community use.

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The new MRI unit at Avera Marshall is now up and running! Staff, leaders and representatives from GE gathered today for a blessing ceremony led by Fr. Dennis Labat and a ribbon cutting to celebrate. This new technology brings faster scan times, greater image quality and the capability for more types of tests. We are glad to be able to make this update to enhance quality care for our patients right here in Marshall.


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Recently, the Rotary Club of Marshall - Noon, with the help of a matching grant from Rotary District 5610, was able to donate $6,000 to the inclusive playground equipment project in Marshall City Parks. A group of Rotarians is shown presenting the check to Preston Stensrud, park superintendent for the City of Marshall.

Because of the community support we receive from our fundraising projects, we are able to contribute to projects such as this one. Thank you for supporting the Rotary Club of Marshall-Noon.

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Headlines from the Marshall Independent

'A day to pay tribute'

MARSHALL - Veterans all have their own experiences and stories - but they share an important bond with each other, said Lyon County Veterans Services Officer Heidi Fier. "Veterans Day is much like a family reunion. Former and current military members come together and share stories, even if they are strangers," Fier said.

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New Tigers, same story

ST. PAUL - It's a rare sight to see the Marshall volleyball team drop a set. After winning 3-1 in the Class 3A semifinals against No. 4 Detroit Lakes on Friday, the Tigers had no intention of dropping another in the finals on Saturday. Marshall came out on top of No.

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A new home for SWWC

MARSHALL - A regional education services cooperative is now a step closer to constructing a new office building in Marshall. On Tuesday, Marshall City Council members approved a pre-development agreement with the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) for a piece of city-owned land. "I think it's a good use of that property," said council [...]

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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!

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Chamber Member Job Postings

Avera Marshall

  • Pharmacist | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
  • Dietary Aid | PRN
  • Optometry Assistant | PRN
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Urgent Care | Part-Time
  • Dietary Aid | Full-Time
  • Thrift Store Associate | Part-Time
  • Cook | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Clinic | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Medical Assistant (MA) - Clinic | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Nutrition & Food Service | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Nutrition & Food Service | PRN
  • Call Center Representative | Part-time
  • Call Center Representative | Part-time - Benefits Eligible
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - In-Reach Clinic | Full-time
  • Cook | Part-time - Benefits Eligible
  • Director- Nursing Home Administrator - Nursing Admin Nursing Home | Full-time
  • Support Specialist | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor & Delivery/Med-Surg | Part-Time Benefits Eligible
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | PRN
  • Medical Assistant (MA) [CL] - FQHC | Full-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FQHC | Full-Time
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care | Part-Time
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med Surg Unit | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Nursing Home - Part-Time
  • Admissions Specialist II | Full-Time
  • Nutrition And Food Service | Part-Time
  • Retail Manager | Full-Time
  • Dietary Aide - Part-time
  • Housekeeper | Part-time
  • Patient Services Representative (PSR) | Part-time
  • Pharmacist - Marshall Medical Center | PRN
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg Unit | Full-time
  • Pharmacy Technician - In Training - Marshall Pharmacy | Full-time
  • Pharmacy Technician - Marshall Pharmacy | Full-time
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) | PRN
  • 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
  • Dietary Aide | Full-Time Dietary Aide | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-term Care | Part-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | PRN
  • Phlebotomist | Part-Time

Boerboom Ag Resources

  • Office Associate
  • Feed Delivery Driver

Centrol Crop Consulting

  • Summer Field Scout - Spring/Summer 2024 (positions available in MN & SD)

Goodwill of the Great Plains

  • Retail Associate

Hoffman & Brobst PLLP

  • Senior Accountant Position
  • Staff Accountant Position

Hope Harbor

  • Direct Care | Part-Time
  • Direct Care | Full-Time

Living Word Lutheran Church

  • Worship Leader | Full-Time

Lyon County

  • Lyon County Correctional Officer
  • General Equipment Operator

Marshall Public Schools

  • Crossing Guard
  • Substitute Paraprofessional
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Special Education Van Rider Assistant
  • Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
  • MATEC Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Southview Special Education Paraprofessional

Meulebroeck, Taubert & Co.

  • Staff Accountant

New Horizons Crisis Center

  • Crime Victim Service Coordinator - Redwood County
  • Crime Victim Service Coordinator - Murray County
  • Crime Victim Service Coordinator - Redwood County

North Star Mutual Insurance Company

  • Senior Accountant - Accounting
  • Claims Technician - Auto Claims
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Property / Casualty Claims
  • Help Desk Support Specialist

Ralco

  • Marketing Manager

Schwan's Company

  • FSQ Supervisor
  • Sanitation Associate I - Overnights
  • Maintenance Supervisor

Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Director of Strength & Conditioning
  • General Maintenance Worker
  • General Maintenance Worker

SWWC Service Cooperative

  • Business Services Specialist - Finance
  • Behavior Therapist
  • Special Education Paraprofessional

Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall

  • Realtor

Vander Ziel Tax & Accounting

  • Staff Accountant / Tax Preparer



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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.


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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.

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