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Marshall Area Chamber Weekly News & Events Newsletter

March 10th | 2023

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Commerce Headlines


Legislative session nears halfway point with much done and much left to do


Bill to expand paid leave benefits comes with a big cost, says Minnesota Chamber CEO


Minnesota House passes $1.9 billion bonding package, path forward is unclear

Minnesota Chamber Website

Contact your local legislators:


Rep. Chris Swedzinski

Senator Gary Dahms

Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach

Senator Tina Smith

Senator Amy Klobuchar

Our March Community Connect is out now!


This month's guest is Marshall's Parks and Recreation Director Preston Stensrud.

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Welcome New Chamber Members!

American Cancer Society

Jennifer Evans

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Endeavor Massage

Massage Therapist

Cassidy Laleman

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Listen to this Week's Chamber Chatter

State of the City 2023 Video

Studio 1 TV was able to record our 2023 State of the City Address - check it out now if you weren't able to attend!

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Ambassador Visits

New Horizons Crisis Center

Progress Award for moving to their new location!

Call | 109 S 5th St, Suite 40, Marshall, MN

AgPlus Cooperative: Cenex C-Store

Progress Award for renovations on their current location!

Call | 1100 E Main St, Marshall, MN

Chamber Happenings

Business After Hours


Well Suite hosted a Business After Hours event on Tuesday, March 7th where we were able to take a tour, enjoy light refreshments & learn all about what they have to offer!


Save the date for next month's Business After Hours: April 18th

State of the City


The State of the City Address was held on Wednesday, March 8th at SMSU in Marshall where Mayor Bob Byrnes & City Administrator Sharon Hanson reviewed 2022 & what's to come in 2023!


Thank you to all those who attended this event!

Women's Connect


Due to weather, we held a networking lunch!


Thank you to those who were still able to attend.


Save the date for our next month's Women's Connect: April 13th

Upcoming Chamber Events

Chamber 101

Tuesday, March 14th

8:00AM - 9:00AM


Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce

317 W Main St, Suite 2

Marshall, MN


Interested in learning how to make the most out of your membership or simply curious as to what the Chamber can do for your business? Join us for this event!

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Young Professionals

Tuesday, March 21st

12:00-1:00PM


Marshall Area YMCA

200 A St

Marshall, MN


Join us for an hour of fun, food & a chance to try out Pickleball with your fellow Young Professionals!

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Business After Hours - Culligan Marshall Radio Home Show

Friday, March 24th

4:30PM - 7:00PM


Red Baron Arena & Expo

1651 Victory Dr, Marshall, MN


Come out to see what's going on behind the scenes at the home show before it begins!


*Please note, this Business After Hours is a private event to Chamber Members only.

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Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, March 28th

12:00PM - 1:00PM


City Hall

344 W Main St

Marshall, MN


Interested in starting a new business or a side hustle you’re ready to expand? A team of local business development professional will be speaking at this event!

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Upcoming Local Events

Event Postponed:

Book Talk: The Great Storm: Minnesota's Victims in the Blizzard of January 7, 1873 - Lyon County Museum

Event originally scheduled for March 11th, 2023 will be postponed to a later date TBD.

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Live Music by Kayla Daniels

Saturday, March 11th

Begins at 6:00PM



Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Curry, MN


Join us at Painted Prairie for live music by Kayla Daniels! She will be playing in the tasting room.

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Prairie's Edge Casino Resort: 20th Anniversary Month

Celebrating all through the month of March!



Prairie's Edge Casino Resort

5616 Prairies Edge Lane, Granite Falls, MN


The casino is celebrating it's 20th Anniversary this month! Stay tuned to their Facebook page for upcoming events & exciting promotions all month long.

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Wine Release Pairing

Sunday, March 12th

Begins at 3:00PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Curry, MN


Painted Prairie is excited to release their new whiskey barrel-aged Frontenac Reserve and a brand new barrel-aged wine to the Vineyard in 2023, Marquette Reserve. This exclusive event will feature an interactive tasting experience with wine maker and owner, Andy Kopperud and food pairings with each vintage. Cost is $20 per person.

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Virtual Home Stretch Two-Day Workshop

Tuesday, March 14th &

Thursday, March 16th

5:30PM - 9:30PM


Virtual Workshop


Our Home-buyer Education workshop is designed to enhance your knowledge of the home-buying process. The class is divided into two sessions, with the first half on Tuesday evening (5:30-9:30pm) and the second half on Thursday evening (5:30-9:30pm). $40 fee per household. Receive a certificate upon completion of both sessions.

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Diesel Xtravaganza

Thursday, March 16th

8:00AM - 7:00PM


Minnesota West - Canby Campus

1011 1st St W, Canby, MN


Prospective students will have the opportunity to connect and explore one or all of the available programs: Diesel Technology, Dental Assistant, Electrician, Wind Energy Technology.

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Matter of Balance Classes

March 16th, 23rd, 30th

April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

12:00PM - 2:00PM


Marshall Area YMCA

200 S A St, Marshall, MN


A Matter of Balance helps you build practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. There is no cost to attend these classes. View more with the link!

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Marshall Area Dementia Network Spring Event

Thursday, March 16th

2:00PM - 7:00PM


Living Word Lutheran Church

800 Southview Ct E, Marshall, MN


Jolene Brackey is the Author of Creating Moments of Joy, a book all about the Alzheimer's caregiver journey. Her unique perspective on caregiving stems from your experience being the greatest teacher of all. Cost to attend is $10 for Caregivers and Community Members and $20 for Professionals.

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Traveling Trivia

Thursday, March 16th

6:30PM - 9:00PM


Tavern 507

1500 E College Dr, Marshall, MN


Come early to save your seat! Put on your thinking caps and sharpen your pencils - trivia night is back at Tavern 507.

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St. Patty's Day Celebration Feast & Live Music

Friday, March 17th

Feast: 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Music: Begins at 8:30PM


Painted Prairie Vineyard

1575 250th Ave, Curry, MN


As a toast to the Irish, Painted Prairie is preparing a specialty cuisine for St. Patty’s Day. Choose from 2 special Irish themed dishes; a limited menu will be available as well.

Reservations are required for this event.


Painted Prairie is also excited to welcome County 7 to the Vineyard starting at 8:30 p.m. Featuring rock and country music favorites. $5 cover charge.

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Shamrock Shuffle 5k

Saturday, March 18th

Check-In at 9:30AM

Race Begins at 10:30AM


Marshall Area YMCA

200 S A St, Marshall, MN

 

Be sure to join us for our annual Shamrock Shuffle 5K on March 18th! The race will begin at the Marshall Area YMCA at 10:30 AM on the West Parking lot and conclude at Brau Brother's Brewery. It's guaranteed to be a great time to Lap that Leprechaun!

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Skating through the Decades

Saturday, March 18th

Shows at 1:30PM & 7:00PM


Red Baron Arena & Expo

1651 Victory Dr, Marshall, MN


Join the Southwest Figure Skating Club & Marshall Community Services for the Annual Ice Show!

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Student Entrepreneurship Conference

Friday, March 24th

9:00AM - 2:00PM


SMSU

1501 State St, Marshall, MN


SMSU hosts the 2nd Annual Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) & Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Student Entrepreneurship (CIE SW) Student Entrepreneurship Conference.


Students will get the opportunity to practice their business pitching skills, hear from a panel of entrepreneurs, and meet other student entrepreneurs.

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Rock on Ice

Friday, March 31st

3 Sessions - 1st Begins at 5:00PM


Red Baron Arena & Expo

1651 Victory Dr, Marshall, MN


Join for the annual Rock on Ice event! You must pre-register for this event using the link.

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Business News & More

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Community Survey

Please take a couple of minutes out of your day to fill out our Community Survey. We are looking for feedback to help our students and how we invest in our schools. Click this link or visit our website to complete the survey now!

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State of the City 2023 - Byrnes Says Census Appeal Approved

Marshall officials brag there is a lot on the 'horizon' MARSHALL - The city of Marshall saw some key developments over the past year. But there's also a lot of work ahead in a variety of areas, Mayor Bob Byrnes and City Administrator Sharon Hanson said.

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Lyon & Murray County CEO Students Deliver Report on Inaugural Class

Lyon and Murray County CEO students deliver report on inaugural class MARSHALL - Being part of a new entrepreneurship program in Lyon and Murray County has meant getting up early every morning. But Marshall High School students said the things they've learned from being part of Lyon and Murray County CEO have been worth it.

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Paid Family & Medical leave: Free Market Plan Does More Good, Less Harm

Legislation should have a balanced approach to solving problems, and the proposal put forth by Democrats doesn't meet that criteria.If you ever find yourself needing to care for a new child or a sick loved one, flexibility at work will help you focus on your family's needs. I know what it's like not to have a paid family leave benefit. While pregnant with my first son I spent long hours moonlighting small gigs to afford my unpaid time away from work. Eighteen months later, when my twins were born, I couldn't imagine trying to balance work and their time in neonatal intensive care...

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SMSU Students Aim High with Composting Enterprise

MARSHALL - The Southwest Minnesota State University Enactus chapter expects profit from a new enterprise based on the composting of food waste, coffee grounds and paper. Composting efforts began in 2022 at the SMSU test plot site north of the campus. The next step is to scale up toward higher compost output in 2023.

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2023 Chamber Coupon Books

Available for purchase now at $30 per book & include over $5,000 in savings! Stop in the Chamber to purchase yours today.

2023 Community Guides

The Marshall Area Community Guide is here! Stop in the Chamber to get yours today or find one around town - they're free!

Chamber Member Job Postings

American Red Cross - Southwest Minnesota

  • Board Member

Avera Marshall

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Care | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Medication Aide - Long-Term Care | Full-Time
  • Trained Medication Aide (TMA) - Long-Term Care | Full-Time
  • Laundry Aide | Part-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Full-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Full-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Anticoagulation Clinic | Part-Time
  • Radiology Technologist | Part-Time
  • Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Med/Surg
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Nurse Supervisor - Med/Surg
  • Administrative Internship
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Acute Unit - PRN
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Resource Nurse - Med Surg | Part-Time
  • Dietary Aid | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - In-Reach Clinic | Full-Time
  • Administrative Coordinator | Full-Time
  • Radiology Technologist | Part-Time
  • Patient Services Representative (PSR) - PRN
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Full-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Full-Time
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long-Term Care | Part-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) | Part-Time
  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) | Part-Time
  • Admissions Specialist II | Full-Time

Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration, Inc.

  • Commercial Refrigeration Installer
  • Human Resources Generalist

Centrol Crop Consulting

  • Summer 2023 Field Scout Intern
  • Summer 2023 Soil Sampling Technician Intern

City of Marshall

  • Civil Engineer
  • Office Assistant / Receptionist

Flint Hills Resources

  • Operations Technician (2)

GreatAmerica Financial Services

  • Customer Service Manager

Hoganson Chiropractic Center PA

  • Chiropractic Administrative Assistant

Jonti Craft

  • Customer Relations Representative
  • 1st Shift Finish Room
  • 1st Shift Profile Sander (Machine Operator)
  • 2nd Shift Hardware

Living Word Lutheran Church

  • Director of Worship Ministries | Full-Time

Lyon County

  • Lyon County Correctional Officer
  • Lyon County Engineering Intern
  • Lyon County Summer Positions
  • General Equipment Operator

Marshall Public Schools

  • Coaching Positions
  • Park Side Paraprofessional
  • Southview Paraprofessional(s)
  • Substitute Crossing Guard(s)
  • Substitute Custodian(s)
  • Substitute Paraprofessional(s)
  • Substitute Teacher(s)
  • Park Side Kindergarten Aide
  • Southview Library / Media Assistant
  • Administrative Assistant / Communications Coordinator

New Horizons Crisis Center

  • Redwood County and Prevent
  • Executive Assistant and Crime Victim Services Advocate

North Star Mutual Insurance Company

  • Senior Accountant - Accounting
  • System Administrator
  • Assistant Actuary - Actuarial
  • Policy Processing Technician - Commercial Underwriting
  • Policy Processing Technician - Farm Underwriting
  • Policy Processing Technician - Personal Lines Underwriting
  • Commercial Underwriter
  • Assistant Underwriter - Farm Underwriting
  • Underwriting Technician - Farm Underwriting
  • Underwriting Technician - Personal Lines
  • Claims Technician - Property / Casualty Claims
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Auto Claims
  • Software Developers - Information Technology
  • Assistant Claims Representative - Property/Casualty Claims
  • HR Assistant - Human Resources

Schwan's Company

  • EHS Compliance Specialist

Schwan's Home Delivery

  • Route Sales Representative

Southwest Minnesota State University

  • SUCCESS Program Coach
  • Campus Diversity Officer
  • Assistant Profressor of Culinology
  • Director of Admission


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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