Have You Thought About Buying or Selling a Business?
Join us for a
"Buying and Selling a Business" Panel Discussion on Tuesday, September 26 from 8:30 - 10:30 AM at the Willmar Conference Center. Please RSVP by September 21 to Michelle Jenniges at
mjenniges@willmarareachamber.com or call (320) 235-0300.
A light breakfast will be provided.
WLACC Welcomes New Member
Are you looking for a great Master Barber for that perfect men's cut or straight shave? Contact our newest member, Universal Kutz and let Adrian Salinas take care of you. Universal Kutz has been open for about 4 months and has already helped over 60 kids get ready for school with a fresh haircut, along with serving many others. Adrian is excited to be back in the community and is looking forward to growing his business in the Willmar Lakes Area.
Chamber Connection this Friday
Join us this Friday the 22nd when
Heartland Orthopedic Specialists hosts Chamber Connection from 7:30-8:30 am at 2800 1st St S, Willmar. Networking and a light breakfast provided for just a $1 and your business card.
Purchase your tickets today for this year's Red Carpet Event, the Chamber's annual fundraiser! This is sure to be a fun and entertaining evening. Food will be available starting at 6:00 and Justin Willman will start at 8:00 pm. Call,
email or stop in at the Chamber office to pick up your tickets! 235-0300
Tickets are $85 each which includes dinner and show.
Also tables are available and selling fast! Find out if your business qualifies for any discounts or complimentary tickets!
2017 Volunteer Leadership Awards are now being accepted. Awards will be presented at our Chamber Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, February 2nd at noon. Nominations will be accepted until December 31st.
We are excited to announce that once again this year, all award nominations can be accepted through a fillable, online form! Simply type in your information and hit send right from our website. View award descriptions and past winners on our page.
We have this year's Adult Ag Tours scheduled for October 4th from 1:00-4:00 pm. We will be touring Minnesota Poultry Testing Laboratory in Willmar and Simply Shrimp LLC in Blomkest. This is open to everyone and is $10 for members and $15 for prospective members.
RSVP's are required to attend. Please respond by Friday, September 29th. Send RSVP's to Christie at
cransom@willmarareachamber.com.
Businesses everywhere have the same challenges and opportunities!
While on a trip Chris and Vicki Davis of The Goodness Coffee House attended the Annual Fundraiser River Cruise of the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce. Pictured with Chris is Chamber President Tony Shu. They said the Chinatown Chamber is about the same size as the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber and it was a lot of fun to talk with their members for the evening. Thank you for sharing Chris!
Become a CNA - Free Certification
Free training, certification and job placement help as you learn to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Courses begin in October. Learn more on September 26 & 27 from 2-6 pm at Ridgewater (Building D, Door 10, Room D193).
View flyer for full details.
