Chamber News 8/2 - Board Nominations Open

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August 2, 2016

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Four WLACC Board Nominations Open

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for the Board of Directors. Board terms are three years in length. Members in good standing are eligible to be nominated and qualify for election. Nominations may be forwarded to: Nominating Committee, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, 2104 Highway 12 East, Willmar, MN 56201, or emailed to kwarner@willmarareachamber.com. Submissions accepted until Friday August 12th.

WLACC Welcomes New Member

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber would like to welcome Southwest Chem-Dry, owned by Dan Williams. Southwest Chem-Dry is located out of Lynd, MN and services southwest Minnesota. They delight the Willmar Lakes Area customers with the cleanest and fastest-drying carpets and upholstery in the industry. Their carpet cleaners are the best and have been trained to the max! Products are expertly applied so as to be gentle on carpets and property and safe for family and four legged friends. Their services are delivered by a trustworthy, friendly and knowledgeable professional, Jamie Williams. To learn more about their services or make an appointment, call 507-532-4452!

Chamber Connections Are Back This Friday! Come Make A Morning Connection

Join us this Friday, August 5th as Divine Home Care hosts us from 7:30 - 8:30 am (322 2nd Street SW in Willmar). Join us for coffee and a light breakfast for only $1 and your business card. Share your business news or information on an upcoming event as you start your Friday with fellow Chamber Members.

View the full list for the second half of the year.

Sign Up Now for neXt's Up Coming August Events

Wednesday, August 10th Tom Erickson will be hosting a discussion Inside Politics at The Oaks. This will be a non-partisan Lunch n Learn on what it's like to be a candidate and run for office as well as his observations and experiences from working with political efforts for the last 10 years. This is a free event, the lunch buffet will be available for purchase at your discretion.

Also, coming up on Friday, August 19th, join us for our 4 person scramble out at the Eagle Creek Golf Course. The shotgun start will be at 3:15 with a happy hour at The Oaks to follow. All experience levels are welcomed and encouraged to come! The fee is $30 for non-course members, payable to Eagle Creek ($10 for course members)

To reserve your spot for either event contact Michelle at 235-0300 or next@willmarareachamber.com.

Ambassadors Presented First Dollars

Alley On Ash

19 Ash Street, New London

(320) 354-2112

Distressed Treasures

15 Main Street, Suite 3, New London

(320) 493-2099

McKales - New Owners

10 Ash Street SE, New London

(320) 354-7331

How Sweet It Is

61 Main Street S, Suite 5, New London

(320) 429-1157

Wild At Heart Floral

61 Main Street S, Suite 6, New London

(320) 444-0552

View Past First Dollars

Ambassadors Attend Rice Rehab Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to Rice Rehabilitation Center - Ambassadors attended their official Ribbon Cutting with the Rice Rehab Staff, Executive Team and Marcus Construction, who headed the project, before their open house. Check out their website to learn more about the wonderful list of services they provide or check out their Facebook page for photos from their open house.

2016-2017 Willmar Lakes Area Maps Now Available

If your office or business is interested in having copies of the current Willmar Lakes Area Map on hand for your customers and clients let us know and we can supply you with some. It is Willmar on one side and Kandiyohi County on the other. Many thanks to all who helped sponsor the maps with their ads.

To reserve your copies contact Michelle at 235-0300 or mjenniges@willmarareachamber.com, they will be available for pick up at the Chamber office during business hours.

Put your business in front of 150+ professionals!

The Social Media Rockstar Event is back in 2016 at the Willmar Conference Center on Wednesday, September 14th! For more information on the awesome speakers and topics of the conference, visit our website: socialmediarockstarevent.com.

We're looking for a few organizations to bring on board as a Social Media Rockstar sponsor. Being a sponsor is more than just having your logo on a bag. It gives you and your organization an opportunity to network with your audience and position yourself at the forefront of this social movement.

We're able to connect you with businesses and people who are socially active and innovative. Sponsors will have many opportunities to personally interact with your target markets. Learn more about who attends the Social Media Rockstar Event here on our website and check out the sponsorship opportunities here.

Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
320-235-0300
chamber@willmarareachamber.com
http://www.willmarareachamber.com