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Willmar Local Option Sales Tax - Please Take a Couple of Minutes to Complete Membership Survey - Return by October 21st
The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are seeking your input on the proposed Willmar Local Option Sales Tax. The main contact for each Chamber member was mailed a flyer from the WLACC that included, background information, a sample ballot and a survey to complete and return to the Chamber office.This feedback will help the Board to determine if the Chamber will support, oppose or remain neutral on the Local Option Sales Tax.
Please return the completed survey to the Chamber office by October 21st
. Any questions, please contact Ken Warner at 320.231.0272 or kwarner@willmarareachamber.com.
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October Membership Awareness Campaign
Throughout the month of October the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber is running a Membership Awareness Campaign. The main contacts of all Chamber Member businesses received an envelope with 25 cards (pictures to the right) and a sheet explaining how it will work.
Whenever you shop at or use a WLACC member business sign the front of the card and turn it in with them. The business will stamp the back and at the end of the month, return any that were received to the Chamber and
there will be a $150 and $100 gift card picked from a random drawing; one for a shopper and one for a Member business.
To know what businesses are a Chamber Member, look in their front entrance as we hope most of you have your Membership Decal displayed, also check our website
business directory.
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2016 RED CARPET EVENT- ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR YOUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!
Louie Anderson, comedian, author and recent Emmy winner for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his show Baskets, will be the featured entertainer for our 6th Annual Red Carpet Event on Friday, December 30, 2016, at the Willmar Conference Center. Dinner is from 6-8 p.m. and at 8 p.m. Louie performs.
This event is a unique opportunity for company holiday parties, family gatherings and holiday gifts. We hope you will take advantage of this first rate entertainment and great food, brought to you right here in the Willmar Lakes Area!
General admission tickets are $75 and go on sale October 14th.
Thank you for supporting YOUR Chamber by participating in our Annual Fundraiser Event.
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Make A Morning Connection in 60 Minutes
Join us this Friday, October 7th as Jennie-O Turkey Store hosts Chamber Connection (2505 Willmar Ave SW), share your business news or information on an upcoming event as you start your Friday with fellow Chamber Members. Bring your business card and a dollar.
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neXt Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity Build Day!
Help work on a single family home in Willmar with landscaping and indoor/exterior work.
There are 2 shifts for the work day: 9am-1pm and 1-5pm. Lunch is provided from 12-1pm! Bring water, close-toed shoes and your neXt shirt!!! (If you don't have one let us know and we'll hook you up!) You will also get a stamp for volunteering on your neXt membership card to get closer to the grand prize!
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WLACC Welcomes New Member & Attends Ribbon Cutting
Enhanced Resource Centers, a rapidly growing contact center headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, announced September 8th the opening of their newest call center located in Willmar, Minnesota. The company's move into the area will create over 200 professional jobs. Employees in Willmar will have the distinct opportunity of supporting some of the top brands in the telecommunications and financial industries.
ERC offers its employees competitive wages, comprehensive training, career development opportunities and performance incentives. Additionally, all employees are able to participate in company benefits such as: health, dental, vision and supplemental insurance, community discounts and engagement programs. Those interested in joining the ERC family are encouraged to apply online at www.ercbpo.com/careers.
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Grow MN! Recent Visits
Visits are available to Chamber Members & non-Chamber Members. All information is confidential and visits last only up to an hour. If you would be interested in having a couple committee members stop out and visit with you about your business contact Michelle at the Chamber 235-0300 or
mjenniges@willmarareachamber.com.
Businesses Visited in September:
- Grace Place of MN - Doug Allen & Shane Johnson
- Headstands Everywhere - Tina Erpenbach
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