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This week's e-newsletter brought to you by Chairman's Circle Level Member
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Ask a business if they are a member, if yes, say thank you.
If not, ask them why not and let us know why they aren't.
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Chamber Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Event Hosted by neXt
Save the date! The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber and neXt are excited to announce the winners of our Volunteer Leadership Awards, as well as recognizing new and retiring members of the Board of Directors and all of those who received Membership Milestones this year at the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Event.
Friday, February 3rd, 2017
12:00 - 1:30 pm at the Willmar Conference Center
$25/ person which includes lunch - Tickets available next week.
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Sign up to Host Chamber Connection in 2017 
Reminder, no Chamber Connection this Friday. Friday morning connections will resume in February. Mark your calendars:
- February 3 - Headstands Everywhere
- February 10 - New York Life
- February 17 - Anytime Fitness
- February 24 - Willmar WarHawks
Would you like to host a Chamber Connection in 2017? Contact Deb today to reserve your business for a Chamber Connection by emailing dazindahanson@willmarareachamber.com or calling 235-0300. Dates do fill up fast!
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Red Carpet 2016 Thank You
We had a sold out crowd of 504 at our Annual Red Carpet Event held on December 30th featuring Louie Anderson! As this is our annual fundraising event, we extend a sincere thank you to our sponsors noted below as well as all the Chamber members that attended. Hats off to the Willmar Conference Center for the delicious food and great service, and to TPI Hospitality, Print Masters of Willmar, Slumberland and Schwegman Cleaners! As you know, your Chamber is a volunteer driven organization. The Red Carpet Event is another great example of that engagement and leadership. Our thanks to Chamber Ambassadors Tom Amberg, Ann Anderson, Dave Feist, Kelly Gardner, Doug Kuehnast, Jim Rudnick and Alana Ziehl for welcoming and assisting our guests. We especially want to thank the following individuals for their vision and support to make this event possible and successful: Jim Bach, Bert Hansen, Jesse Hulscher, Gary Laughlin, Kevin Smith and Darin Strand.
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Chamber ADvantage Deadline January 16th for February Mailer
Also available, view past ADvantage Mailings from our
website!
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Additional Window Clings Available at the Chamber
On November 15, 2016 the Kandiyohi County Board of Commissioners passed a Smoke Free Ordinance, effective January 1, 2017. The new Ordiance prohibits the use of e-cigarettes/electronic delivery devices, in addition to the currently prohibited cigarette smoking, in and around businesses. The ordinance also prohibits smoking cigarettes and electronic delivery devices/e-cigarettes within 25 feet of all business entrances.
To assist you with notifying the public window clings have been sent out to all Kandiyohi County businesses. You can order more signage at the number below or pick them up at Kandiyohi County Health and Human Services, or at the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce office. Read the
full ordinance here.
Contact Chris Wenisch at 320-231-7800 ext. 2535 with any questions or to order more window clings.
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| neXt Kick Off for 2017 | January 26th, 5:00 pm RSVP for this year's Kick Off Event! Once again there are some great prizes (must be present to win). Come check out what we have available for you in 2017. Free event - RSVP to next@willmarareachamber.com or 235-0300.
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 Purchase Tickets to Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos to Support the Willmar Firefighters
Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos will be at the Willmar Conference Center Saturday, March 4th at 8:30 pm! Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door; they can be purchased at Cash Wise or from Willmar Firefighter Association Members. View full poster.
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