The Chamber's Golf Classic event is coming up on Monday August 1st at Eagle Creek Golf Course, if you or your company are interested in playing please contact Deb to get on the list at dazindahanson@willmarareachamber.com or 231-0270. The cost per person is $75 if you are an Eagle Creek Golf Course member and $85 if you are not.
Watch for invitations early next week!
WLACC Welcomes New Members
The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber would like to welcome back the
Northern Inn Hotel and Suites in Spicer. They are the only hotel in Spicer, at this time, in close proximity to nearby restaurants, gas stations, parks and other attractions. It is a great place to stay for your out of town guest, or if you're here on business. The have a great pool room available to all guests as well as a complimentary breakfast and many other amenities. Check out their
website or give them a call for more information at 796-2091.
Let's Go Fishing, Willmar Chapter are in their 15th season in the Willmar Lakes Area, with new Program Director, James Gauss. Their primary client base includes senior residents of care facilities, those living at home with support services, and individuals living independently. They also encourage families to book trips that include a senior, veteran or a disabled individual. There is no cost to anyone as long as there is a senior on board. View the Willmar Chamber website.
Welcome back to Jimmy John's located on First Street in Willmar! They serve from-scratch food made with excellent ingredients, using locally purchased produce, which is brought in fresh and hand sliced daily. There menu offers something for everyone...stop by and enjoy a tasty and healthy meal! Start an order online.
The 23rd Annual Aggie Open attracted nearly 130 golfers on June 27th at Little Crow Country Club in Spicer. Big Thank You to our hole sponsors, Eric Hildreth and the LCCC Staff, and the Chamber's Agri-Business committee members for making the day a huge success. The weather was wonderful and the event was enjoyed by all! View our list of hole sponsors and photos from the day.
Chamber ADvantage Deadline July 20th for the August Mailer
Use this Chamber marketing tool to promote your business, product or service to 800 of the area's top decision makers! For more information, visit the Chamber website or contact Deb at 235-0300 or dazindahanson@willmarareachamber.com.
Also available, view past ADvantage Mailings from our
website!
neXt Mentoring Program Open!
We're excited to announce this fall's neXt Mentoring Program registration is now open and to reveal the mentors for this year! View full flyer. The Mentors are:
Glenn Leitch - Jennie-O Turkey Store
Tina Erpenbach - Northern States Supply
Bob Poe - Youth for Christ
Theresa Hillis - Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA
The cost for mentees is $10 for the four sessions and is only available to those who are neXt members. Please complete the registration form and return to next@willmarareachamber.com.
Don't forget, if you have been a Mentee in the past you CAN sign up again, there are different Mentors each year, we'd love to have you!
Blandin Leadership in Ethnically Diverse Communities (LEDC)
The program includes five days of training beginning September 14th, running through December 1st. For more information, please view the packet or visit their website. Applications will be accepted through August 15th.
The Willmar WarHawks are looking for 30-35 families to offer their homes to the players for the 2016-2017 hockey season. The team will roster up to 27 players, but will need extra homes for incoming draft players. The young men will live in our homes and community from approximately August 25-April 1.
View the informational sheet regarding housing players and the form a billet family must complete to apply. There will be an informational meeting on July 20, 2016 at the Civic Center Arena to answer any questions you may have. For further questions contact Sue Martin at 894-8582 or email christenson15@live.com.
Golf Classic "Argyle Open" Coming Up August 1st
View Photos from the 23rd Annual Aggie Open
neXt Mentoring Program Open!
Willmar WarHawks are looking for Billet Families!
