Representing Business - Enhancing Community - Promoting Growth


THE CHAMBER'S MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER KEEPS YOU IN THE KNOW!

Recognizing Member News, Business Opportunities, Achievements and Growth
           
     
                                                                                   
  Edward Jones - Ben Salaba
1101 2nd Street NE New Business Award

Chicos Auto Repair - Jon Chicos
115 2nd Street SW - New Business Award





 
 
United Prairie Bank - Doug Lago
1509 North State Street - Progress Award
J-C Press -  Brady Manthe,
Justine Meyer and Pat McDermott 
115 South State Street
New Business Award

 
                              















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Holiday Food Drive
November 6 - 24
iWealth Sponsoring the Holiday Food Drive for the Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center.

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Please join Junior Achievement for breakfast and a celebration  of 
5 years of JA!
Celebrating 5 Years of Empowering Youth! 
 
With the support of our local schools, businesses and community leaders, we have equip thousands of students throughout Steele and Waseca Counties with the skills needed to succeed in school and in life. Please join us in celebrating the real power behind our mission - you!
 
At this event, you will learn more about JA programs in our community from students, educators and volunteers.  We will celebrate the dedication of the incredible business leaders, educators, volunteers and donors that have made the past 5 years a tremendous success. 
 
What: Breakfast Benefit
When: Thursday, November 30, 2017
Where: Owatonna Country Club ( 1991 Lemond Rd).
7:15a - 8:30a - Space is limited;  RSVP NOW
 
This event is free, but attendees are asked to consider making a donation. Funds raised will benefit Junior Achievement programs throughout Steele and Waseca Counties.
Questions? Contact Laura Heyne at
or 507.676.3523
 
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December 5 - Holiday Train arrives, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.


The Canadian Pacific Railroad's Holiday Train is arriving in Waseca, December 5th, 5:45 p.m. with event entertainment from 6-6:30 p.m with Terry Clark, Dallas Smith ,Kelly Prescott and SANTA! Remember to bring your nonperishable food donation for the area food shelf!
308 S State St & HWY 13
*Position yourself on the north side of HWY 13 to view the entertainment



Please submit your special announcements to the chamber office by the 5th of each month to share with the membership for inclusion in the monthly e-newsletter.
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UPCOMING EVENTS


Thursday, October 26, 2017
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Waseca Lakeside Club
RSVP and/or cancellation date is October 20, 2017, to 

Keynote Speaker: Benjamin Winchester 
                                  Business of year: American Family Insurance                                     
                                             

SHOP SMALL - SUPPORT LOCAL
NATIONAL SHOP SMALL DAY
NOVEMBER 25


Waseca Retail Shops have it all!  Home accents, gift ideas, florals, furniture, boutique clothing, antiques, salon products, tools and electronics and one-of-a-kind finds.  Spend a day shopping in Waseca.  For locations and more information about the Specialty Shops. Click link below to see the list of chamber members shops.

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Fire! Fire! What Do You Do?

What:  Lunch & Learn
        Deputy State Fire Marshall presenting
                   Where: Public Safety Building 
                                                          (303 South State Street)
         When: Wednesday, November 15
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
RSVP to the chamber by Friday, November 10


Networking * Socializing * Refreshments*


Join us on Tuesday, November 7th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 

                           Hosted by  HyVee at the Starfire Event Center, 206 SW 2nd Ave.

                     Wine & Beer Tasting Spectacular & Holiday Food Sampling Preview


Reserve now to host a Business After Hours in 2018.  
Contact the Waseca Area Chamber for details. 507-835-3260
BUSINESS RESOURCES
You are invited to attend the
Waseca County Fall Business Summit
To Foster A More Robust Business Climate.
Hosted by BEST of Waseca County
Wednesday, November 1, 2017.  8 a.m - 1 p.m.
Location:  University of Minnesota, Southern Research and Outreach Center,
35838 120th Street, Waseca, MN
 
 
Please RSVP by Friday October 27 to
B.E.S.T. of Waseca County,  c/o  Gary Sandholm
507-833-9281   email: [email protected]
Lunch provided with an RSVP

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GAP Helps Minnesota's Small Manufacturers
The Minnesota's Legislature this year re-established the popular Growth Acceleration Program (GAP), which helps manufacturers of 250 or fewer employees gain access to business improvement services.

The program has helped to create or retain 5,299 jobs and increase sales by $556 million in the state.


HUMAN RESOURCES
How Employers Can Lawfully Attract Millennial Job Applicants
Employers want to attract Millennials, who will make up half the U.S. workforce by 2020, without violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), which prohibits discrimination against people who are 40 and older. By emphasizing certain workplace benefits and practices in recruiting messages, instead of focusing on age, organizations can lawfully acquire the talent they need.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
 
The Chamber has a comprehensive event calendar to help enhance our community.  Anyone can post an event happening in the Waseca area.  It's free and a great way to promote your event.  Just click on the "Submit Your Event" icon on the home page of the chamber's website.  

For the Chamber's Event Calendar go to www.wasecachamber.com/events 
Kim Foels, President                                                          [email protected] 
Lynn Dotseth, Administrative Assistant                                   
507-835-3260                                                                      www.wasecachamber.com                                              

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