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Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter

April 26th, 2024

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Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Headlines:


Best Buy taps augmented reality to let buyers preview products in their home


Fairview Sees Financial Upturn


Permitting Reform Amendment Passes State Senate

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Contact Your Local Legislators:


Rep. Chris Swedzinski

Senator Gary Dahms

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

Senator Tina Smith

Senator Amy Klobuchar

Minnesota Business Podcast

THIS WEEK:

Cummins Inc. Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Rumsey, Shines at Women in Business

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2024 Community Guide

The 2024 Marshall Community Guide! Get your FREE guide at the Chamber office or find one at multiple locations around town!

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April Chamber Connection

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Chamber Happenings

Thank you for all that attended the Lunch and Learn event this week! Adri DeBoer spoke on the Top 5 Keys To Successful Social Media, great for all levels, beginners, those looking for refreshments, or idea generation.


Thank you to our sponsors, Titan Machinery and Southwest Initiative Foundation.

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May Chamber Events

Women's Connect

Followership


Thursday, May 9th

12:00PM to 1:00PM


City Hall - Main Council / Chambers 344 W Main Street, Marshall, MN


Register for Women's Connect this month as Kim Guenther joins us as the speaker! Kim is the leadership and civic engagement educator with the University of Minnesota Extension's Department of Community Development. Great leadership is impossible without great followership. Join us for an hour of information and engaging discussion on the under-recognized, under-appreciated and underestimated value and power of followership!


Thank you to our Sponsors!

Hoffman & Brobst, PLLP

Southwest Initiative Foundation


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Chamber 101

A Chamber Member Favorite!


Tuesday, May 14th

8:00AM to 9:00AM


Marshall Area Chamber - Conference Room

317 W Main Street, Suite 2, Marshall, MN


Are you interested in learning how to make the most out of your Chamber membership? Are you curious as to what the Chamber can do for your business? Then join us for Chamber 101!

Hear from Chamber staff and Ambassadors about the programs, benefits and services that are available to members. Whether you're a brand new member, a longtime member or just want to learn more about Chamber membership - this event is for you!


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Young Professionals

More Information to Come!


Tuesday, May 21st

12:00PM to 1:00PM


Location to Be Determined!


Join us this month for Young Professionals! More information to come.


Thank you to our Sponsors!

Sleep Inn & Suites

Southwest Initiative Foundation


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Business After Hours

Lyon & Murray County CEO Program Trade Show


Wednesday, May 22nd

5:00PM to 7:00PM


iterro Life Sciences

(Formerly tru Shrimp Company)

330 3rd Street, Balaton, MN


Join us for the 2nd Annual CEO Trade Show also doubling as a Business After Hours event!


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Upcoming Local Events

A Murder on The Grill at Painted Prairie Vineyard

Friday, April 26th

Begins at 6:30pm


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN


The 50s—hula hoops, hot rods, black leather jackets. It was the birth of Rock and Roll and backyard grill outs. The setting for this mystery is the suburban home of Tom Dooley in Kansas City. Tom, the owner of a local car dealership, ‘Honest Tom’s’, and master of the charcoal grill, has invited his friends and neighbors over for a barbeque and Rock n’ Roll Party.



Friday, April 26th, at 6:30 at Painted Prairie in the Red Barn for a fun, interactive Murder Mystery event. The cost is $45 per person and includes a three-course meal and Murder Mystery experience. Dressing up is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory. 

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Weekend Events at Key Largo on Lake Shetek!

Friday, April 26th 5:00pm to 9:00pm


Join us for a delicious Broasted Chicken & Rib Buffet with Homemade Salad Bar!


Saturday, April 27th

See Schedule of Events for Times!


Join us for a day filled with great food, great events and great company! See you there!


*Bingo

Begins at 2:00pm


*Live Music with Trina Thomas

6:00pm to 8:00pm


*Karaoke Night with Livin' Rich Entertainment

8:30pm to 11:30pm


All Events Located at:

Key Largo on Lake Shetek

29 Valhalla Road, Slayton, MN

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Pickers Paradise Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Redwood River in Marshall

Saturday, April 27th

9:00am to 4:00pm


Sunday, April 28th

10:00am to 3:00pm


Red Baron Arena & Expo

1651 Victory Dr, Marshall, MN


Immerse yourself in a treasure trove of vintage, antiques, repurposed items, crafts, wood, stone, glass, bone, and more – the perfect blend of nostalgia and creativity.

As you explore the diverse array of vendors, don’t forget to indulge in delicious food and beverages available for purchase. Additionally, participate in the silent auction, where all proceeds go towards supporting Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building homes and hope for those in need.

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Polar Vortex - Spring Thaw by Redwood River Sportsmen's Club

Saturday, April 27th through

Sunday, April 28th

Begins at 7:45am Each Day


Redwood River Sportsmen's Club

3068 220th Street, Marshall, MN


There will be two separate NRL22x matches of which the first match will be held on April 27th, and the second match will be held on April 28th. USPRA competitors are required to shoot both days to obtain USA team points.

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Sip & Plant

Saturday, April 28th 12:00pm to 5:00pm


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN


Painted Prairie is excited to welcome back Brandt Gardens & Greenhouse for another Sip & Plant event at the Vineyard. Brandt Gardens and Greenhouse will be at Painted Prairie on April 28th from 12-5 p.m. Bring your own pot or purchase one of their pots! Create your own planter or purchase pre-planted items! Come as you please, this is an open house style event.

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Live Music: Jason Gray A Night of Hope and Healing

Sunday, April 28th

Begins at 6:00pm


Living Word Lutheran Church

800 Southview Ct E, Marshall, MN


Join Living Word Lutheran Church for A Night of Hope and Healing with Christian artist Jason Gray, who will be performing a concert at Living Word on the evening of Sunday, April 28, at 6:00 PM!

Sponsored by Lanners Brothers Construction and Living Word Lutheran Church, no ticket purchase is necessary to attend. Entry is free, and a free will offering will be taken during the show. Invite your friends - all are welcome to come! We hope you can make it!

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Marshall-Lyon County Library - Author Visit

Monday, April 29th

Begins at 6:30pm


Marshall - Lyon County Library

201 C Street, Marshall, MN


K.W. Jeppesen lives on his family farm in rural Minnesota with his husband and life partner of thirty-seven years. After streaming many LGBTQA+ dramas from around the world during COVID lockdowns, he decided to try his hand at writing his own. The result is Sweet, Lovely, Attentive, his first novel. Outside of writing (and watching dramas), K. W. collects vintage tractors and other farm equipment, listens to audiobooks, and hopes to spend his retirement traveling with his husband.

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Avera Nursing Night

Tuesday, April 30th

4:00pm to 6:00pm


Wooden Nickel Burgers and Brew

448 West Main St, Marshall, MN


Join Avera for their Nursing Night, meet and mingle with Avera's nursing leadership, ask questions and learn about their jobs, while enjoying delicious food, and door prizes!

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Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Wednesday, May 1st

10:00am to 11:30am


Adult Community Center

107 S 4th Street, Marshall, MN


Are you a spouse, child, grandchild, friend, or community member that offers to help to others with dementia by making meals, bringing to the doctor, picking up medications, cleaning, etc. then you are a caregiver. This support group is a great opportunity for you to learn more about dementia and/or support you through the journey of dementia.


This caregiver support group will meet monthly the first Wednesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. at Adult Community Center.


For more information or if you have questions please contact Jamie Lanners at marshallareadementia@gmail.com.

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Singo! Music + Bingo at St. Stephen Lutheran Church

Wednesday, May 1st

Begins at 6:30pm


St. Stephen Lutheran Church

Fellowship Hall

1301 4th St, Marshall, MN


Singo! Music + Bingo! Free to play.

Fundraiser for St. Stephen youth group. Singo! Music + Bingo! Free to play.

What is Singo? It is kind of like Bingo but with a music twist! Instead of saying numbers we play a song and you yell Singo!. If you have that song you mark it off on your card. first one to get the pattern for that round wins. All you need is a good ear for music. We will play 3 different pattern games per card. Each card will have its own genre of music. After we play all 3 games then we change the genres and you get new cards.

grab a friend or two and come out have some fun and sing along to the fun songs.

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C&N Sales - Summer Leagues

Starts the Week of May 13th


Signup online or stop at the C&N Store. Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 1st.

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True Light Christian School - Spring Musical

Three Dates:


Wednesday, May 1st

Begins at 12:15pm


Thursday, May 2nd

Begins at 6:30pm


Friday, May 3rd

Begins at 6:30pm


True Light Christian School

601 E College Dr, Marshall, MN


Immerse yourself in the powerful stories of Balaam's donkey, the Good Samaritan, and Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem in this heartwarming production. Through these tales, we discover the importance of obedience, love for our neighbors, and the true meaning of humility that led Jesus to the cross.

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Traveling Trivia - Varsity pub & Extra Innings

Thursday, May 2nd

Begins at 6:30pm


Varsity Pub & Extra Innings

128 West Main Street, Marshall, MN


Traveling trivia at the Varsity Pub and Extra innings. Come early to save your seat!

Put on your thinking caps and sharpen your pencils its trivia night! Round one worksheet starts at 630 pm. Live rounds start at 700 pm. Prizes will be awarded!

Free to play.

5 rounds of questions.

Up to 4 people per team.

No cellphones are allowed after round 1.

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EmpowHer Women's Conference

Saturday, May 4th

8:00am to 4:00pm


Red Baron Arena & Expo

1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN


Join the Empower Her Conference on Saturday, May 4th. The purpose of Empower Her is give the women in Southwest Minnesota the opportunity to connect with other like-minded women. They hope to bring confidence, clarity, and friendship to the women in this region, as well as business advice and networking opportunities.

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BodyBalance Launch Party

Saturday, May 4th

Begins at 8:30am


Marshall Area YMCA

200 South A Street, Marshall, MN


Join the Marshall Area YMCA for a free BODYBALANCE Launch Party on May 4. Get ready to follow along with their instructors for a class that will leave you feeling centered and calm.

Controlled breathing, concentration, and a carefully structured series of stretches, moves, and poses to music create a holistic workout that brings the body into a state of harmony and balance.

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Marshall Food4Kids Paint Party Fundraiser

Monday, May 6th

7:00pm to 9:00pm


Cornerstone United Methodist Church

202 N 4th Street, Marshall, MN


Join in the fun at this spring themed paint party! All materials and supplies will be provided to create a 12x12” acrylic canvas painting. The cost is $25 per participant. Proceeds go to benefit Marshall Food4Kids! Registration is required: https://www.sjmillerarts.com/events 

 

Please email Coordinator@MarshallFood4Kidsorg or call/text 507-401-5554 for more information.

 

Marshall Food4Kids, a non-profit weekend backpack food program, has been helping hungry children in Marshall since 2013. The program serves an average of 781 students each week, sending home more than 31,000 bags a year. Examples of non-perishable, kid-friendly foods the program provides are granola bars, cereal, crackers, trail mix, juice, raisins, applesauce, and fruit cups. Marshall Food4Kids is proud to be a United Way of Southwest Minnesota Community Partner and thanks Lincoln-Lyon Electric Cooperative for their support.

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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!


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Headlines from the Marshall Independent

Getting the band back together

MARSHALL - When past band and choir members from Southwest Minnesota State University got back together over the weekend, it wasn't just a reunion. It was a chance to perform together again. On Saturday morning, band alumni joined current SMSU/Community Concert Band onstage for a special concert rehearsal.

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Weekend of fun

Photo by Dwayne Black Beth Ritter (left), Collins Brunsvold, 6, and Nora Brunsvold, 3, look over items for sale at the Spring Kindlmarkt held at the Marshall Area YMCA Saturday. Area youth sold various craft items and other items during the event.

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Bids awarded for Independence Park paving

MARSHALL - The city of Marshall plans to pave a gravel parking lot serving Independence Park. On Tuesday, members of the Marshall City Council approved a roughly $197,000 bid to build a concrete parking lot with curbs and gutters and storm sewer. "This is the for the gravel parking lot that comes off of Nuese [...]

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Chamber Member Job Postings

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  • Direct Support Generalist
  • HR Specialist

Avera Marshall

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Part-Time, Benefits Eligible
  • 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
  • Housekeeper | PRN
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-term Care | Full-Time
  • Food Service Worker | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Dermatology Clinic | Part Time, Benefits Eligible
  • Dietary Aide | Part-Time Benefits Eligible
  • Dietary Aide | Part-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - PRN
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) - PRN
  • Administrative Coordinator - Long Term Care | Full-Time
  • Health Information Specialist | Full-Time
  • Call Center Representative | Part-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care - PRN
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Dermatology | Full-Time
  • Medical Assistant - Dermatology | Full-Time
  • Dietitian - Oncology | Part-Time
  • Housekeeping - PRN | As-Needed
  • Phlebotomist | Full-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long Term Care - PRN
  • Housekeeper | Full-Time
  • Surgery Scheduler | Full-Time
  • Dietary Aid - PRN | As-Needed
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time 
  • Intern - Administration | Full-Time (Temp)
  • Intern - Administration | Full-Time (Temp)
  • Call Center Representative | Full-Time
  • Patient Services Representative (PSR) | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | Part-Time
  • Care Assistant - Home Health | Part-Time
  • Residential Assistant (RA) - Independent Living - PRN (Casual)
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis | Part-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Full-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full-Time

Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration

  • Commercial Refrigeration Installer
  • HVAC-R Technician
  • Pipefitter
  • Welder

City of Marshall

  • Maintenance Worker--Street Department

Helena Agri-Enterprises

  • General Laborer | Full-Time
  • General Laborer | Part-Time

Hoffman & Brobst PLLP

  • Senior Accountant

Hope Harbor

  • Direct Care Staff - Marshall | Part-Time

Investors Choice Financial

  • Client Services Representative
  • Financial Services Consultant

Leading Edge Credit Union

  • Branch Manager

Living Word Lutheran Church

  • Director of Children's Ministry

Lyon County

  • Assistant County Attorney
  • Lyon County Correctional Officer

Marshall Public Schools

  • High School Special Education Paraprofessional
  • MATEC Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Park Side Special Education Paraprofessional
  • Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher
  • Middle School Language Arts Teacher
  • High School Chemistry Teacher
  • Part-Time Parent Educator
  • Crossing Guard
  • Substitute Paraprofessional
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
  • 0.4 FTE High School Guidance Counselor
  • 0.5 FTE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructor
  • 4th Grade Elementary Teacher
  • 2nd Grade Elementary Teacher
  • Entry Level Administrative Support
  • District Wide Evening Custodian
  • Middle School Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Teacher
  • Karen Parent Student Connector

Marshall Radio

  • Brand Specialist

New Horizons Crisis Center

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

North Star Mutual Insurance Company

  • Internal Auditor - Internal Audit
  • Policy Processing Technician
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
  • Agency/Support Services Technician - Agency/Support Services

Ralco

  • Marketing Manager - Agronomy
  • Accounting Specialist

Schwan's Company

  • Maintenance Supervisor
  • Line Attendant II - Days
  • Forklift Operator I - Day Shift
  • Refrigeration Mechanic II - Overnights
  • Material Handler II - Nights
  • Sanitation Associate I - Overnights
  • Senior Audit Risk Manager
  • Audit Manager
  • Tax Administrator

Sevita Health

  • Caregivers - Marshall & Surrounding Areas!

Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Agriculture & Business Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator
  • Assistant to the Academic Deans
  • Assistant Athletic Director - Event Operations & Ticketing

State Farm Insurance - Andrew Suby

  • Insurance Sales & Customer Service Position

SWWC Service Cooperative

  • 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

Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall

  • Realtor

Walnut Grove Mercantile / Klein Foods Inc.

  • Retail Sales Associate

Western Equipment Finance

  • Customer Care Representative

Western Mental Health Center

  • Front Desk Care Coordinator



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

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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