Tuesday, January 8, 2019
This week's e-newsletter brought to you by Chairman's Circle Level Member Carris Health - ACMC .

DATE CHANGE | Chamber Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Event
The Chamber Annual Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Event has been rescheduled to Friday, March 1st ! We will be recognizing our retiring Board Members and 2018 Membership Milestone recipients as well as awarding the recipients of the MILO Award, Exemplary Leadership Award and the Emerging Young Leader Award.
WLACC Welcomes New Member
Welcome US Care Homecare . Their goal is to provide care and assistance to anyone who, due to physical disability, advanced age, or mental deficiency, requires supervision and supportive services. Receiving elder care and companionship through non-medical health care allows them to remain safely in the comfort of their own home. US Care provides varying levels of assistance and they will work with you to prepare a customized care plan that fits your personal needs. 
December Non-Renewals
As a means of keeping our members informed about membership changes, we will be providing you with a list of members who have discontinued their membership following action from the monthly Board meeting.

December Non-Renewals:
  • American Welding & Gas/Willmar Fire Equipment
  • Collision Care
  • DI Labs
  • Home Depot
  • Let's Go Fishing - Willmar Area Chapter
  • Nate Larson Electric, LLC
  • North Star Massage
  • Shane Baker
  • Willmar Auto Plaza & Car Wash
neXt 2019 Kick Off Event
Successful Business Series | Starting a Business, Now What?
2019 Chamber Connection Schedule & Prepay Opportunity
Our 2019 Chamber Connection Schedule is full with a waiting list already! Click the button below to view the schedule.

NEW for 2019 - Pay in advance! Rather than paying a dollar each time we are offering the opportunity to pay in advance! Here are the details:

  • Cost $35 for the year.
  • There are 39 connections but we know you can't always make every one so you get "four free" if you do happen to make them all.
  • You will get your nametag the same way as in the past.
  • Your nametag will have a different color label to distinguish yourself.
  • There are no refunds.

If you would like to prepay for 2019 Chamber Connections contact Michelle at chamber@willmarareachamber.com .
Kandiyohi County Retail Business Design Workshop
Need help with your business? Join this 10 week intensive-program to take your business to the next level! There is a series of five workshops that start in February and six coaching sessions for a great investment of only $250!
Region 3’s Employer Workforce
Strategies Summit
The purpose of Employer Strategies Summit is to provide examples of successful employer programs available
to assist participants in developing, attracting, and retaining their workforce. Walkaways will include information on Regional labor market data and workforce trends, Apprenticeship Opportunities, Incumbent Worker Programs, Grant Opportunities, and LYFT CTE Program.

RSVP: della.ludwig@state.mn.us or 320.308.5364