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.
neXt - First 2017 Educational THIS Thursday
If you are in neXt or have employees who could benefit from learning about how to work with different Generation Gaps in the workplace make sure to sign up for Thursday's first Educational session by emailing
next@willmarareachamber.com. Jill James will be talking to us about her research at The Oaks.
Cost: $30 or FREE with an Education Pass
Education Passes are also for sale right now. The cost is $95 and gets you into all six educationals. That almost 50% off - three sessions free! To sign up for this as well just email
next@willmarareachamber.com and say you'd like to sign up for an Ed Pass. Reminder: these are transferable for neXt employees in a single business. View the full
Educational flyer for all six session descriptions.
2017 Chamber Connection
Join us this Friday, February 17th for Chamber Connection hosted by Anytime Fitness (1605 First Street S), 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. Chamber Connections start at 7:30 am every Friday.
Once again this year, accompanied by our Leadership Perspectives Class, we will be traveling to St. Paul for Business Day at the Capitol. This year is sure to be a fun event as the Capitol renovations are done and it is open for tours.
We will leave from the Chamber parking lot at 7:30 am. When we arrive we will start out with a tour of the newly renovated Capitol building, participate in the MN Chamber lunch program at the InterContinental St. Paul Riverfront (11 E Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul), and then we will travel to the State Office Building to meet with Representative Baker and Senator Lang before departing at 3:45 pm, returning around 5:45 pm.
Registrations must be received no later than Wednesday, March 1st.
Cost for the day is $75, which includes a continental breakfast, lunch, meeting materials and transportation to and from the Capitol. For more information, or to register contact the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber at 235.0300 or contact Ken Warner, Chamber President at kwarner@willmarareachamber.com.
Chamber Referral Program
Ann Anderson Century 21-Kandi Realty, and Chamber Ambassador, was presented with a gift card to Green Mill for her help in signing up one of our new members, West Central Association of Realtors!
Willmar's Destination playground at Robbins Island is a community project and relies on volunteer support from the community. We are looking for individuals and groups to assist in a wide variety of areas. Volunteer today! Check out the full flyer for full volunteer information. Remember:
Wear comfortable shoes
There will be three shifts per day
Work will be done rain or shine
Children can participate and free childcare will be provided for anyone under 9
ERC Open House
Come see what a call center environment is really like, and learn about the ERC at their open house. View flyer.
Willmar Playground Volunteer Teams
