Thanks to your help and support, the MN Chamber and YOUR Chamber along with others, we passed legislation last year that that exempted the first $100,000 of value from the statewide business property tax, and repealing the automatic inflator.  Businesses are starting to see that relief, and we would like to share some specific examples as a way to say thank you, but also encourage legislators to continue their work.  The relief is most apparent in greater Minnesota, smaller, main street businesses.  If you are willing to share your property tax bill anonymously (no company name) please send it to Chamber President Ken Warner. (When looking at the bill, look for the line with the "statewide general business property tax.) It's this type of work we quietly do with our legislators to support your bottom lines because we know that's what makes companies grow and hire!  

Start Here - Grow Here:  The Willmar Lakes Region

Open to all members

Join us as Bill Blazar and Vicki Stute from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce speak on the Annual Business Benchmarks as well as Grow Minnesota!, a distinctive private-sector initiative coordinated with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber and nearly 70 other local chambers and economic development partners.  Grow Minnesota! is your resource for one-on-one services, helping your company thrive.  Find out how the Willmar area's distinct strengths position the region for economic growth, and hear firsthand what companies identify as their opportunities and challenges.  Other topic items will include exporting opportunities, foreign investment, and how the state is addressing its greatest challenge - workforce development.

Junior Achievement of Willmar is looking for volunteers to teach lessons in Willmar elementary school classrooms in the spring of 2018. There are five lessons, approximately 40 minutes each, and all materials are provided.