Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter | | |
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Mid-Legislative Session Update
Wednesday, April 3rd
10:30AM to 11:00AM
Online 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 via Zoom - register in order to get the invite!
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Women's Connect
Cassi Weiss with Visit Marshall
Thursday, April 11th
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Red Baron Arena & Expo - Bluepeak Room
1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us for the April Women's Connect as Cassi Weiss with Visit Marshall, MN speaks! She will discuss "Empowering Young Women" along with what Visit Marshall, MN is up to in 2024!
Learn More About Women's Connect
Thank You Women's Connect Sponsors!
Southwest Initiative Foundation Hoffman & Brobst PLLP
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Business After Hours
ADM
Tuesday, April 16th
5:00PM to 6:30PM
The Upper Room
100 W College Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us as Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) hosts this month's Business After Hours. More information to come!
Learn More About Business After Hours
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Let's Connect
A Chamber Member Favorite!
Thursday, April 18th
8:00AM to 9:00AM
AmericInn by Wyndham Marshall
1406 E Lyon Street, Marshall, MN
Let's Connect is our networking event (a Chamber member favorite) that gives you a chance to show off your business or organization with your one minute verbal commercial that can include who you are, what your business is all about, current job openings, upcoming events, happenings and more! We welcome all members to attend! A light breakfast is included when you attend this event. Be sure to bring brochures to display and business cards to share! There is no cost to attend - just be sure to register beforehand!
Learn More About Let's Connect
Thank You Let's Connect Sponsor!
AmericInn by Wyndham Marshall
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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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Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt | |
Thursday, March 28th through
Saturday, March 30th
Lyon County Museum
301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN
Easter Scavenger Hunt at the Lyon County Museum on Thursday, March 28 - Saturday, March 30 during museum hours.
Visit the museum and grab a scavenger hunt sheet. After completing the scavenger hunt, turn in the sheet at the front desk for Easter candy.
Museum Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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Friday, March 29th
Begins at 7:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN
You’ve always known your uncle is a mad scientist, but you never thought it would come to this! You were fooling around in his garage with a rickety, unstable time machine and got sent to the 1980s! The time machine only has an hour of battery left and is somewhere in the 80s! Can you find the time machine before the battery runs out? Join us for an 80s themed escape adventure on Friday, March 29th at 7:00 p.m. at Painted Prairie. 8 teams will compete against each other as they complete 13 immersive escape room puzzles, with code answers on the wall, the floor and in the clues uncovered as the game goes on! Ideal size for each team is up to 6 players. Game time is 45-60 minutes. Cost is $35 per team. Limited to 8 teams. All teams will start the escape adventure at 7:00 p.m. The winning team will receive a prize!
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Saturday, March 30th
Begins at 9:00AM
Eastbay Park
Balaton, MN
Please join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Eastbay Park in Balaton.
We will have 3 sections/age groups of kids.
Ages 0-3, 4-6 and 7-10.
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Saturday, March 30th
Begins at 12:00PM
Wooden Nickel Burgers & Brew
448 West Main Street, Marshall, MN
Join us for BINGO this Saturday hosted by the American Legion Post #113 at the Wooden Nickel! There will also be meat raffles and races happening!
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Saturday, March 30th
12:00PM to 2:00PM
Pelican Cove on Lake Shetek
21 Valhalla Drive, Slayton, MN
At this event you will follow step by step instructions to create a painting with artist Sammy Jo Miller. Provided will be all the instructions, supplies, and equipment needed to create a 12x12 canvas painting. The cost is $25 per person and registration is required for each participant.
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Saturday, March 30th
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 Saturday, March 30th for a fun 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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Sunday, March 31st
8:00AM to 2:00PM
Hy-Vee
900 East Main Street, Marshall, MN
Hop in to Hy-Vee this Easter for brunch!
We're doing the cooking, so you can relax and spend more time enjoying your holiday festivities.
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Sunday, March 31st
8:00AM to 2:00PM
Prairie's Edge Casino Resort
5616 Prairie's Edge Lane, Granite Falls, MN
Join us for Easter Brunch! Enjoy all-you-can-eat breakfast and brunch entrees including omelet station, waffle station, chef carved honey ham, broasted chicken, bbq ribs, smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, fresh salad bar, soups, specialty desserts and much more! Large groups may need to sit separately.
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Sunday, March 31st
10:00AM to 2:00PM
Marshall Golf Course
800 Country Club Drive, Marshall, MN
Join us for our famous Easter Brunch! Sunday, March 31 serving 10-2. Adults $27.95, Kids 3-10 $15.95, 2 & under Free. Call for reservations 507-532-2278.
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Sunday, March 31st
11:00AM to 2:00PM
Hitching Post
1104 East Main Street, Marshall, MN
Let us do the cooking this Easter.
We will be open for buffet ONLY from 11am-2pm. Reservations are recommended, so give us a call! 507-929-2228
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Monday, April 1st
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Graceful Marilyn Quilt Shoppe
307 West Main Street, Marshall, MN
We are kicking off the All MN Shop Hop with a party at Graceful Marilyn Quilt Shoppe! We will be open special hours on Monday, April 1st from 5-8pm. Stop in to register for a special kick-off party door prize, see our shop hop projects and be among the first to get this year's limited edition shop hop fabrics!
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Metal Recycling Fundraiser | |
April 1st through April 30th
Alter Metal Recycling
703 Fairview Street, Marshall, MN
Go green for the green! 100% of the value of the metals you drop off in the month of April will be donated back to Prairie Home Hospice and MATCHED! Be sure you tell the attendant your donation is for Prairie Home Hospice!
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Tuesday, April 2nd
8:00AM to 3:00PM
Vishay
604 E Erie Road, Marshall, MN
We will be conducting Walk-In interviews on 4/2/24 at Vishay located at: 604 E Erie Road, Marshall, MN from 8am-3pm. Please come in and see us if the below information sounds of interest to you!
Our Operators/Assemblers position utilizes a microscope to build small parts including soldering, testing, cleaning, and assembly. We do parts for the military, aerospace, space, automotive, medical, and commercial industries. Our hours for this position are Monday-Thursday 7a-4:30p and Friday 7a-11a. (Totaling 40 hours weekly).
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Wednesday, April 3rd
Begins at 10:00AM
Adult Community Center
107 South 4th Street, Marshall, MN
Ages 55+, come join Ashley Slegers at the Adult Community Center to learn the technique of beautiful paper quilling of flowers! Contact the Adult Community Center in Marshall to reserve a spot, you Do Not have to be a member to join in the fun! (507) 537-6109.
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Thursday, April 4th
Kruse Motors
1651 East College Drive, Marshall, MN
Mark your calendars! The Chick-Fil-A Food Truck will RETURN to Kruse Motors on Thursday, April 4th!
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Enactus Nationals Silent Auction & Kick-Off | |
Thursday, April 11th
6:00PM to 8:30PM
SMSU - Upper Conference Center
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
Mark your calendars and plan to join us on April 11th for the Enactus Nationals Silent Auction & Kick-Off! You do not need to be present to bid on items and this is open to the community and students!
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Thursday, April 25th
All Day
SMSU
1501 State St, Marshall, MN
M4L Day is a 24-hour effort to bring alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff and friends of SMSU together to build the Mustang Community and raise funds to continue to improve Southwest Minnesota State University!
www.M4LDay.com
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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More! | |
2 Chamber Members Nominated for "Minnesota's Best" Awards | |
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Brau Brothers Brewing Co.
Your favorite Date Night Spot was nominated for just that, & more in the Star Tribune's Best of MN!
*Brewery
*Date Night Spot
*Happy Hour
*Pizza
We totally appreciate all the support! Vote for us once a day through April 17th!
https://www.votemnbest.com/
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Walnut Grove Mercantile
We have been nominated for the best Candy Shop in Minnesota! Help us out by voting for us at the link below.
https://www.votemnbest.com/
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Top 5 Employee Benefits to Offer Experienced Job Seekers and Your Best Employees
Employee benefits have become just as important as pay when trying to recruit or retain the most skilled workforce. Learn how these benefits are critical in building employees' mental, physical, emotional, and financial health and in return, companies are rewarded with employee engagement, loyalty, and retention.
Join DEED's Workforce Strategy Consultant team for a virtual discussion to learn about the top five benefits to offer experienced job seekers and your best employees, which leads to greater employee satisfaction and retention. Hear from a diverse panel of employers and subject matter experts on promising practices to enhance your workforce. Please join prepared to share your experiences and ideas, as well!
From 11am-12pm a roundtable discussion will feature employers and subject matter experts, with an “Unplugged” session immediately following from 12-12:30pm for you to ask questions to the employers and the Workforce Strategy Consultants.
This event will be recorded and will be made available for viewing after the event.
For general questions and accommodation requests, please email: della.ludwig@state.mn.us
If you have any issues registering, please try using Google Chrome.
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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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Grow Minnesota!®'s Guide to workforce resources | There is no silver bullet to solving workforce challenges in Minnesota. But employers can expand their hiring reach by partnering with local organizations to tap into new talent pools, build a pipeline for their future workforce and leverage the expertise and support of outside firms. Below is an overview of key workforce resources for Minnesota employers. | | | |
Marshall Community Services Upcoming Activities | | |
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Avera Marshall CEO Recognized
From Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center:
"We congratulate Avera Marshall President and CEO Debbie Streier for being recognized as one of the nation’s “Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review for the second year in a row. Being named to the list is a testament to the positive impact she is making in the health care field. Congratulations, Debbie, and thanks for all you do!"
Read more about this recognition here.
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Marshall Leadership Academy Group Donates Fidget Boards to Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care
From Prairie Home Hospice:
Prairie Home Hospice and Community Care accepted these gracious donations of fidget boards this morning! This donation was led by a group from the Marshall Leadership Academy, a program hosted by the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. With generous donations from local individuals and agencies, and the dedication of volunteers, we were able to bring this project to life. We cannot express how much this means to us, our residents, and their families. Thank you to everyone!
View Post Here
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BANNER AD SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR 2024!
Increase your business / organization exposure by advertising in the form of a banner ad in our Friday e-newsletter! This newsletter goes out to 1,800 people every week and is a great way to promote your business, an upcoming event or promotion & more. The banner ad also includes a link straight to your website / event.
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 | |
Fun and games at Boulder Estates | Photo by Dwayne Black Boulder Estates hosted the Eggstravaganza on Saturday afternoon. Besides the appearance of the Easter bunny, games, face painting and coloring contest were offered to children. The event raised $600 for Hope Harbor. | | | |
'Getting in front of our customers' | MARSHALL - Part of the fun at the Marshall Home Show was getting an in-person look at home and outdoor products. On Saturday afternoon, the people visiting the Red Baron Arena climbed into the drivers' seats of golf carts, checked out a pair of pontoons, and walked inside a camper and ice fishing house on [...] | | | |
MARSHALL - A large winter storm dumped almost 7 inches of wet, sloppy snow on the Marshall area on Sunday - but that won't the final total. The National Weather Service said southwest Minnesota could see an additional 1 1/2 to 2 inches of snow through today. | | | |
Chamber Member Job Postings | |
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- Community Support Specialist
- Project SEARCH Job Coach
- Direct Support Specialist II
- 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
- 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
- Dietary Aide | Part-Time
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - PRN
- Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - PRN
Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration
- Commercial Refrigeration Installer
- HVAC-R Technician
Hoffman & Brobst PLLP
Hope Harbor
- Direct Care Staff - Marshall | Part-Time
Investors Choice Financial
- Client Experience Coordinator
- Financial Services Consultant
Kal's Motor Group
- Mechanic & General Maintenance
Living Word Lutheran Church
- Worship Leader
- Director of Children's Ministry
Marshall Area YMCA
- Building & Grounds Director
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
- 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
- Part-Time Parent Educator
- 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
- 3rd Grade Elementary Teacher
- 4th Grade Elementary Teacher
- District Wide Groundskeeper
- Elementary & High School Physical Education & Health Teacher
New Horizons Crisis Center
- Crime Victims Service Coordinator - Murray County
- Crime Victims Service Coordinator - Redwood County
North Star Mutual Insurance Company
- 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
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
Thrivent - Ridgestone Team
- Associate Financial Advisor
Toni's Depot
Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall
Western Equipment Finance
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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