November 2017
Representing Business - Enhancing Community - Promoting Growth
                                                                      
The Chamber Board of  Directors
 and staff wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving

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

Recognizing Member News, Business Opportunities, Achievements and Growth
           
     
                                                                                   
   Ward House Brewery - John Mansfield
New Business Award
Crystal Valley - Trent Wadd " Roots Award"
The purpose of the ROOTS AWARD is to recognize and honor businesses that have provided goods and services to residents in the Waseca area for thirty years or more.  
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Congratulations American Family Insurance - Andrew R. Miller Agency
2017 Business of the Year

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A proud day for Waseca, the Super Bowl 52 host committee and Pohlad Family Foundation granting $50,000 to the Tink Larson "Rebuild the Stadium" funding! Thank you to the many organization's, businesses, individuals, legislature, Twins, and City of Waseca, all investing in the future of kids learning the sport of baseball and team building. 
 
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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"The Waseca Area - MN Job Match
< http://www.wasecachamber.com/job-match-portal > is new to the region and is designed to bring employers and candidates together in a more efficient manner via a blind-matching correlated skills and interest survey.  
It is our hope to get as many displaced employees as possible on this tool and match them with local employers who could benefit from their skills and talents. 
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WEBINAR DETAILS:
November 28 at 10:00am to 10:45am
 
To join the webinar, click this link:
To join the conference call for this webinar, dial this number:
313-223-2523, Conference Bridge - 7502"


Thank you to the many employers and job seekers for attending the Waseca Area Job Fair November 21st 
 

Sponsored by:

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Small Business Saturday is about  celebrating and sharing the small businesses that are part of our lives.  It's these businesses, and the people behind them, that make our communities unique.  And when they succeed, we all do.  So this Nov 25th, invite your friends, family and customers to Shop Small with you!
Click icon below to see the list of Chamber Merchants!
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Lunch & Learn - Fire! Fire! What do you do?

Thank you to Kathi Osmonson, Deputy State Fire Marshal, and Jon Kahnke, Waseca Fire and Rescue Shift Commander, for their informative presentation at the Chamber's Lunch and Learn event.

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MINNESOTA CHAMBER RELEASES ANNUAL BUSINESS BENCHMARKS

Minnesota has the tools to lead the nation in economic growth with our tremendous workforce and innovation strengths, according to the Minnesota Business Benchmarks.  That's the chief takeaway of the third annual report produced by the Minnesota Chamber and our local Chamber Federation partners.

CITY UPDATES
Old TH 14/Elm Avenue Construction Update
It is anticipated that the entire project corridor will be open to through traffic again on or before December 1, 2017.  See attached map for a note about a temporary lane configuration area during the 2017 winter suspension. 
BUSINESS RESOURCES
2018 Economic Outlook Survey
Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce, along with the associations across the country, is participating in a survey conducted by the Baker Strategy Group to better understand the outlook for business growth in the region.  To thank you for your time, you can opt to receive a free pre-release of the final results.  
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Region Nine - Public Review
The Region Nine's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Annual Performance Report for Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties has been developed and is in a 30-day review and comment period.  Region Nine is required to coordinate and develop the CEDS for the region every five years and submit a supplemental annual performance report for subsequent years.  The strategy is designed to be an action-based economic plan to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.
HUMAN RESOURCES
  
Companies Can't Assume Those Over 40 Have Outdated Skill

If the average worker is 42 years old, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, why is it that nearly 3 in 4 tech workers, one survey reveals, are between 20 and 40?   The answer, experts say, is discrimination-despite laws against it. The solution, some suggest, is more diversity.

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Maybe You Should Interview Everyone
Do not go into the hiring process looking for what you think you need - someone to fill a shift or do a particular job. Rather, go into it looking for what you really want - someone who will add value, be responsible, accountable, and who is willing to grow. Just by raising your sights and expectations, you'll raise the quality of every new hire across-the-board.
WHAT'S HAPPENING OUT & ABOUT






December 5 - Holiday Train arrives in Waseca, 5:45 - 6:30 p.m.
303 S State St/HWY 13
*Position yourself on the north side of railroad tracks to view the entertainment



The Canadian Pacific Railroad's Holiday Train is arriving in Waseca, December 5th, 5:45 p.m. with 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 Waseca Area Neighborhood Service Center and have some hot cocoa, served by Rotary, as you enjoy the entertainment.
*Why not dine out at one of our many Waseca restaurants after you visit the holiday train?
McDonalds in Waseca is generously offering a free cookie that night with a Happy Meal purchase.  Tell them you visited the Holiday Train to get this free offer.
Click icon below to see the list of Chamber Member Restaurants!

  



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



The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven organization of individuals & businesses who band together for the collective interest of developing Waseca area's future.