Join us
THIS THURSDAY for our final BAH of 2017. No RSVP's needed. See you there on Thursday, December 7th!
WLACC Welcomes New Member
We would like to welcome Darling Clementine as our newest member to the WLACC. Karrie Kjeldahl and Melissa Scheel co-own this unique, one-of-a-kind boutique. The items at Darling Clementine are either created by artisans or purchased through the retail market. Over 30 artisans from the local area and around the country sell their wares at Darling Clementine, including the owners themselves. They have minimal hours, so check out their website to see when they are open and make your way to their extraordinary store. You are sure to find some amazing gift ideas for the holiday season as well as the perfect items for yourself!
Chamber Connection this Friday
Join us this Friday, December 8th at
Christianson, PLLP (302 5th St SW) for Chamber Connection. Just bring a dollar and your business card!
or by calling 231-0270 to schedule your companies Chamber Connection 2018!
Only a handful of dates available!
City of Willmar Board and Commission Vacancies
Below is a list of the vacant Board and Commission positions. Applications should be turned in before the December 18th council meeting and can be obtained at
the city website or by contacting Janell Sommers at jsommers@willmarmn.gov or by calling 214-5161.
Committee
Number of Vacancies
Zoning Appeals
Two (due to resignations)
Cable Advisory
Five (second inquiry notice emailed to 4 members whose term is expiring)
MUC
One
Planning Commission
One
Diplomats Presented Membership Milestones
We're excited to share that Thrifty White Pharmacy has been a continuous member for 50 Years! Congratulations and thank you!
We will be hosting our final Chamber 101 and Chamber 201 of 2017. Don't worry, they WILL be back in 2018 if you haven't made it yet, they just won't be once a month. RSVP to Christie at
cransom@willmarareachamber.com.
Get Your Red Carpet Tickets! About 150 Left!
Justin will be having interview clips on Q102 at 9:10 a few days this week and next week. Make sure to listen!
SAVE THE DATE - Friday December 29th with food available at 6:00 and the show at 8:00! Only $85 per person. Tables are still available as well.
This year's comedian/magician Justin Willman, just announced that his is in the process of filming his own NETFLIX show! See more on our website.
Nominate a Volunteer
We're still looking for nominations of those who have been great volunteers in our community. The awards we recognize are the Milo Award, Exemplary Leadership Award and the Emerging Young Leader Award. If you know someone who has dedicated their time to their industry or community, nominate them for one of these wonderful recognitions that will be awarded at our Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Event
. We will be taking nominations until the end of the year.
Save the Date: Chamber Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Event, Friday, February 2nd, 2018 at 12:00 pm.
Marco Purchases BusinessWare Solutions
Marco, a leading technology services provider, announced today that it has purchased BusinessWare Solutions, an IT services and managed print company headquartered in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They also have locations in Owatonna, Willmar and Chanhassen. Read full Press Release.
