Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter | |
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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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March Chamber & MDBA Events | |
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Please Join Us for the 2024 State of the City Address on Wednesday, March 6th!
We cordially invite you to attend the 2024 State of the City Address featuring Mayor Bob Byrnes and City Administrator, Sharon Hanson. Hear all about the City's 2023 accomplishments, challenges and their vision for Marshall's future.
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Marshall Leadership Academy
Healthcare Day
Thursday, March 7th
11:30AM to 5:00PM
Avera Marshall
300 South Bruce Street, Marshall, MN
March Marshall Leadership Academy is all about Healthcare! The group will meet at Avera Marshall where we will have multiple individual speakers along with a panel of speakers join us. See you there!
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Chamber 101
Tuesday, March 12th
8:00AM to 9:00AM
Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce
317 W Main St, Suite 2, Marshall, MN
Are you interested in learning how to make the most out of your membership or are you just curious as to what the Chamber can do for your business? Whether you are a brand new member, a longtime member or just want to learn more about membership this is the event for you!
Hear from Chamber staff and volunteers about the programs, benefits and services that are available to Chamber members. Also learn about some enhancements that businesses can now use with their business listing and more!
Learn More About Chamber 101
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Women's Connect
Women in Male Dominant Industries
Thursday, March 12th
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C Street, Marshall, MN
Please join us for the March Women's Connect as Kodee Antoine, Engineer at ADM, speaks on the topic of Women in Male Dominant Industries. Kodee has been working in her role since 2017 and wil share her journey through a male dominated workforce.
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Hoffman & Brobst PLLP
Southwest Initiative Foundation
Learn More About Women's Connect
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Young Professionals
An Inside Look at Dentistry
Tuesday, March 19th
12:00PM to 1:00PM
Lunch & Speaker:
SWWC
1420 E College Drive, Marshall, MN
Tour:
Full Smile Dentistry
811 Baseline Road, Marshall, MN
Dr. Amy Full had a passion for dentistry from a young age that carried into adulthood, making for an easy choice to become a dentist! Her new practice will be opening soon & the MAYP will get a first look!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
Sleep Inn & Suites
Southwest Initiative Foundation
Learn More About Young Professionals
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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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Friday, March 1st
Begins at 7:00PM
LeRoy's Bar & Grill
89 West 1st Street, Cottonwood, MN
Don’t know what to do tonight…stop by LeRoy's for the Hanley Falls Fire Department meat raffle at 7pm and karaoke by Livin' Rich to follow!
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Saturday, March 2nd
Begins at 8:00AM
SMSU
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
SMSU 3v3 Indoor Tournament March 2nd, 2024 from 8am to 10pm
Age Divisions
Adult Open Division
Boys High School (Grades 9th - 12th)
Girls High School (Grades 9th - 12th)
Boys Intermediate (Grades 7th - 8th)
Girls Intermediate (Grades 7th - 8th)
Boys Youth (Grades 4th - 6th)
Girls Youth (Grades 4th - 6th)
Cost: $100 per team
LOCATION: Southwest Minnesota State University RA Facility
DETAILS: 3 GAMES GUARANTEED Games played between 8:00am - 10:00pm No Goalkeepers Needed No Coach Required Max Roster: 6 players
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8th Annual SEI Euchre Tournament, Silent Auction & Lunch | |
Saturday, March 2nd
Begins at 10:30AM
Redwood Falls American Legion
Post #38
285 CR-101, Redwood Falls, MN
Service Enterprises, Inc. will host their 8th Annual Euchre Benefit and Silent Auction on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Redwood Falls American Legion starting at 10:30. Euchre tournament, silent auction and lunch set the stage for a fun day.
For over 50 years, Service Enterprises, Inc. of Redwood Falls and Marshall has been helping people with disabilities by providing employment opportunities, training, support, personal care and leisure programs and other services to develop job skills which help them earn a wage and become as independent as their abilities allow.
This Euchre Tournament is a fund raiser and all proceeds go towards supporting people with disabilities in their jobs thru the programs offered by Service Enterprises, Inc. For more information call SEI at 507-637-3503.
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Lights Out! Shows at the Planetarium | |
Saturday, March 2nd
2 Shows:
*11:00AM to 12:00PM
*1:00PM to 2:00PM
SMSU - Planetarium
1501 State Street, Marshall, MN
The Marshall-Lyon County Library is sponsoring several free shows at the SMSU Planetarium. The planetarium will be showing “Lights Out,” a show about eclipses. This show is for ages kindergarten to adult.
Tickets are required to attend these showings. Tickets are free and can be picked up at the Marshall-Lyon County Library.
Saturday, March 2nd showings are at 11 am and 1 pm. Saturday, March 23rd showings are at 11 am and 6:30 pm. Be sure to arrive early enough to allow time to walk to the planetarium. Once the doors close, you cannot be seated.
The Planetarium is located in SMSU’s Science and Math building. A map with directions can be found here: https://www.smsu.edu/.../attractions/planetarium/bigmap.jpg You can learn more about the Planetarium at their website: https://www.smsu.edu/.../attractions/planetarium/index.html
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Saturday, March 2nd
12:00PM to 2:00PM
The Gambler
303 W Main Street, Marshall, MN
It’s a SJMiller Arts Paint Party at The Gambler in Marshall, MN!
All supplies and step-by-step instructions are provided, to create your own spring themed canvas painting .
$25 per person. Registration is required. Cash or Check accepted at the event.
To register visit www.sjmillerarts.com/events.
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Saturday, March 2nd
1:00PM to 7:00PM
Red Baron Arena & Expo
1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN
Skate in Color - and extravaganza on ice
Presented by the Southwest Figure Skating Club and Marshall Community Services
Adults $10
Kids 10 and under $5
3 and under FREE
Tickets available at Marshall Hy-Vee, at the door and any member of the Southwest Figure Skating Club
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Saturday, March 2nd
Begins at 7:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Avenue, Currie, MN
It is August 1905 and you are drifting along the mighty Mississippi on board a luxury paddlewheller. The exquisite staterooms, all-night casinos and lively burlesque shows make the steamboat as exciting place to be. The fun ends abruptly when passenger Benton Thorne IV, a wealthy Louisiana plantation owner is murdered. He is fatally stabbed at midnight on the third day steaming out of New Orleans, after struggling in his upper-deck stateroom with an unknown assailant. You are called to the Captain's Table and you are a suspect.
Join us on Saturday, March 2nd at 7:00 p.m. for a Mardi Gras Murder Mystery experience. The cost is $40 per person and includes a 3-course Mardi Gras=themed meal including an appetizer, Jambalaya for main course, and themed dessert.
Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, February 28th to account for supply ordering.
Participants will be contacted in advance to find main characters for the show.
Cheers!
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Sunday, March 3rd
3:00PM to 5:00PM
Painted Prairie Vineyard
1575 250th Avenue, Currie, MN
Join us the first Sunday of each month at Painted Prairie for some cribbage fun!
From 3-5 p.m. players of all levels are welcome to come and do some open play and learn how to the play Cribbage! Free to attend, bring your own board and get a free pour! See you there! Cheers!
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Sunday, March 3rd
Begins at 6:30PM
Grace Life Church
601 E College Drive, Marshall, MN
You're invited to our Encounter Worship Night, a transformative experience of praise and worship. A dedicated prayer team will be available round the clock to support and intercede. Bring your friends - it's going to be amazing! Let praise Jesus together!!
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Monday, March 4th
5:00PM to 7:00PM
Holy Redeemer School
501 S Whitney Street, Marshall, MN
Join us for a night full of fun! Preschool preview is a night to explore all the preschool rooms, meet the teachers, as well as some future friends! We can't wait to have you join us on March 4 from 5-7 pm.
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Tuesday, March 5th
Begins at 1:30PM
Lyon County Museum
301 West Lyon Street, Marshall, MN
The next monthly veterans coffee at the Lyon County Museum, 301 W Lyon St, Marshall is Tuesday, March 5 at 1:30 pm. The monthly coffee is open to all veterans. Enjoy coffee, water, juice, and treats while visiting with fellow veterans in the ice cream shop at the museum. For more information, contact the museum at 507-537-6580 or director@lyoncomuseum.org.
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Last Day to Register!
Conservation Stewardship & Environmental Quality Incentive Program
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Tuesday, March 5th
Begins at 10:00AM
Marshall Golf Course
800 Country Club Drive, Marshall, MN
Reminder to RSVP to one of First Independent Bank's Business Bankers by March 1st!
Join us to hear an overview of the Conservation Stewardship Program and the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Ian Olson from Centrol will be on hand to walk you through the programs, process, and answer questions.
Please RSVP to one of our FIB Business Bankers. Find their contact information HERE.
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2 Dates:
Wednesday, March 6th
1:00PM to 7:00PM
Thursday, March 7th
9:00AM to 3:00PM
Red Baron Arena & Expo
1651 Victory Drive, Marshall, MN
Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference March 6th and 7th right here at the Red Baron Arena & Expo - Bluepeak Club Room. Schedule your appointment now at bit.ly/SILMarshall.
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Thursday, March 7th
Begins at 6:30PM
Balaton Bay Golf Course
1001 Lake Yankton Ave, Balaton, MN
6 more Bingo nights before summer break! Make plans to join and bring your friends! Balaton Bay offers a variety of food and drinks. Bingo starts at 6:30pm.
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Thursday, March 7th
Begins at 6:30PM
The Nurturey Parenting Studio
348 W Main Street, Suite 202, Marshall, MN
Join us for this informative evening! As usual snacks and beverages will be provided. If you would like to bring donations to be used by W.R.A.P. - please see the list on the graphic. If you want to drop items off earlier, please arrange a time by contacting Sarah - sarah@thenurturey.com. Let's support this amazing community service!
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FAQs About Minnesota's New State Flag & Seal | |
Tuesday, March 12th
Begins at 6:30PM
Marshall-Lyon County Library
201 C Street, Marshall, MN
Anita Gaul, member of the State Emblems Redesign Commission, will be presenting at the Marshall Library on March 12th. She will be discussing Minnesota’s new state flag & state seal; the process of choosing the new flag and seal; and other frequently asked questions.
More information about the Commission, flag, and seal can be found here: https://www3.mnhs.org/serc.
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Business News, Press Releases, Announcements & More! | |
Swim Lessons - Swim with the Mustangs | |
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-Lessons Run March 11th - April 18th
-Ages 3 to12 Years Old
-One Lesson Per Week
-$70 for One Child / $60 for Each Additional Child
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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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Community Services Upcoming Activities | |
Headlines from the Marshall Independent | |
Tracy Lions 'Help Tuck Them In' | TRACY - Not every child in southwest Minnesota has a bed to sleep in. But over the past year, the Tracy Lions club has been working to change that. "We have given out 59 beds, and three cribs, since May 25 of last year," said Tracy Lions member Lori Alf. | | | |
With 20-20 hindsight, Tom Carlson found the actual construction of the 5 Family Ranch event venue on the outskirts of Marshall to be the easy part. "Planning, permitting, zoning, banking, sub-contractor bids, it was almost more overwhelming than the construction itself," said Carlson. Marshall's newest wedding/events venue opened in August 2023, in time to host [...] | | | |
Creating helpful daily to-do lists | MARSHALL - Jennifer VanKeulen believes in helping people be their best. She works as a life coach based in the Marshall area. As a life coach, she provides one-to-one counseling for people who want to be happy and productive. She recently wrote a 71-page book titled "The Timeless To-Do List: Getting to the Heart of [...] | | | |
MARSHALL - They've been figure skating since they were both kids. And this weekend, it will be Kaziah Kelsey and Leah Legatt's turn to take the ice for senior solo performances during the annual figure skating show at the Red Baron Arena. During a practice session this week, Kelsey said the thought of skating i [...] | | | |
MARSHALL - It was a chance for people to play a hands-on role in state government, said volunteers at the Lyon County Republican caucus. "This is really where it starts, where new ideas get generated," said Braxton Seifert. Seifert was among the people helping organize a few different precinct caucuses from the Marshall area on [...] | | | |
A supportive adult can make a huge difference in a young person's life, Brittany Miller said. It's something she wants more southwest Minnesota youth to be able to have. "Giving kids that opportunity is something I want to do," she said. As youth programs coordinator with WoMen's Rural Advocacy Programs (WRAP), Miller has been working [...] | | | |
Chamber Member Job Postings | |
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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
Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration
- Commercial Refrigeration Installer
- HVAC-R Technician
- Safety and Training Coordinator
City of Marshall
- Sales Associate at Tall Grass Liquors
- Community Services Officer - Public Safety Division | Part-Time
GreatAmerica Financial Services
- Account Support Advisor - PSG
Hoffman & Brobst PLLP
Investors Choice Financial
- Client Experience Coordinator
- Financial Services Consultant
Jubilee Cleaning Company
Kal's Motor Group
- Mechanic & General Maintenance
Living Word Lutheran Church
- Worship Leader
- Director of Children's Ministry
Lyon County
- Engineering Intern
- Lyon County Seasonal Building and Grounds Worker
- Lyon County Temporary Seasonal Positions
- Lyon County Correctional Officer
- Technical Assistant III
Marshall Area YMCA
- Building & Grounds Director
Marshall Public Schools
- Crossing Guard
- Substitute Paraprofessional
- Substitute Teacher
- Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach
- Southview Special Education Paraprofessional
- Assistant Softball Coach (C Squad)
- 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
- .5 FTE Preschool Teacher
- Preschool Teacher
- Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Teacher (Kindergarten)
- Park Side Special Education Teacher
- Southview Special Education Teacher
- 5th/6th Grade Media Arts Teacher
- Middle School Language Arts Teacher
- Middle School Agriculture Teacher
- Middle School Guidance Counselor
- 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
- Special Education Teacher: Location to be Determined
- Part-Time Parent Educator
- Middle School Principal
MVTV Wireless
New Horizons
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
Schwan's Company
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Line Attendant II - Days
- EHS Compliance Specialist
- Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Engineering Change Coordinator
Southwest Health & Human Services
- Case Aide-Parent Educator
- Eligibility Worker
- Public Health Nurse
- Communications Specialist
- Emergency Preparedness Planner
- Registered Nurse or Registered Dietician
Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council
- Career Specialist / Case Manager
Southwest Minnesota State University
- Affirmative Action Officer/Recruiter
- Affirmative Action Officer/Recruiter
Southwest Tour & Travel
State Farm Insurance - Andrew Suby
- Andrew Suby State Farm - Insurance Sales & Customer Service Position
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
- School Payroll / Finance - Business Services Specialist
Thrivent - Ridgestone Team
- Associate Financial Advisor
Troy Deutz - Edina Realty Marshall
Universal Forest Product
- Production Supervisor
- Maintenance Lead
- Maintenance Tech
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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