New Members & New Events

Newsletter

August 15, 2017

This week's e-newsletter brought to you by Chairman's Circle Level Member
Jennie-O Turkey Store.

Chamber Connection this Friday

Everyone is excited to check out Dooley's Petroleum's new building! Now is your chance. Join us this Friday the 18th as Dooley's Petroleum hosts Chamber Connections at 7:30 am. Don't forget a dollar and your business card. They are located at 3101 3rd Ave SW. We hope to see you there!

View full Chamber Connection Schedule.

WLACC Welcomes New Members

Schwanke Museum has bundled up to add Furniture Plus Decor and More to their membership. Furniture Plus has a wide variety of furniture and decor to fit any design style or budget.

Our newest member is Minnesota Lands and Homes Real Estate. With a

main office located in Redwood Falls, MN Lands and Homes has expanded to include an office in Spicer as well. Realtor Tina Giernet will be working at the Spicer location. They provide expertise in home buying and selling, appraisals, as well as helping people who are looking for MN land for sale. Click their link above for more info.

Chamber 101 & 201 September Dates

Chamber 101: What's In It For Me? - Learn what your Chamber Membership can do for you. This is open to all members and anyone thinking about a membership that would like to know more about what the WLACC offers!

Tuesday, September 12 4:00-5:00 pm

Chamber 101 Attendees:

Melissa Knott -Christianson PLLP

Mary Warszynski - Employment Plus

Lindsey Kulseth - Lindsey Kulseth Photography

Kim Fawley - Procore Technologies

Craig Popp - Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

Cathy Hedlof - West Central Steel / Central MN Fabricating

Cathy Johnson - Presbyterian Family Foundation

Testimonials:

"It was amazing to learn about all of the resources available - so many that it is almost overwhelming!" - Craig Popp

"This was helpful! Christie did a great job. Our Chamber really serves our business community well!" - Cathy Hedlof

Chamber 201 covers ChamberMaster and what it can do for you. Geared for business owners, HR, Admin Assistants and the like.

Wednesday, September 20th from 4:00-5:00 pm

RSVP's appreciated but not required, cransom@willmarareachamber.com.

Ambassadors Present New Member Plaque

McKale's Catering

Phil & Lisa Quam

606 4th Ave SW, New London

320-354-2007

Upcoming neXt Events

RSVP for Thursday's Educational and the Annual neXt Golf Tournament.

The educational is Leading Change, located at the Willmar Conference Center, from 3:30-5:30. Toby Spanier from the U of M Extension will be talking about adapting to change and understanding your own reactions to change.

Cost: $30 or free with Ed Pass

The Annual Golf Event is next Friday, August 25th at Eagle Creek with a shotgun start at 3:15 pm. There will be prizes and games, plus happy hour at The Oaks afterwards.

The cost is $10 if you are a course member or $30 if you are not. (You will pay Eagle Creek directly)

RSVP to next@willmarareachamber.com or by calling 235-0300

Willmar School Board Special Election

A special Willmar School Board Election will be held on August 22nd to fill the spot that had been occupied by Jared Anez, who died unexpectedly in March. Katherine McGill has recently withdrawn from the election for personal reasons. The remaining candidates are Mary Amon, a Willmar physician, and Monica Villars, a recently retired teacher.

All eligible voters in the school district may vote (you may register at the polling place the day of). There will be only one location: Willmar Education and Arts Center, 611 5th St. SW, open from 7:00am-8:00pm on August 22nd. - West Central Tribune

Thank You for Another Great Year!

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