Join us for Chamber Connections this Friday, September 21st at
Bennett Office Technologies (312 24th Ave SW). For only one dollar and your business card come network over light breakfast and coffee and let us know what your business is up to!
International Trade - Impact of Tariffs
Acting Consul General of Canada, Suzanne Cormie, and Jeff Phillips, from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, will discuss the importance of trade within North America and around the globe. They will provide useful information on their offices, roles, and responsibilities. Participants can expect to learn more about the impacts of tariffs on ag producers, area businesses across industries, and consumers. An interactive Q and A and comment session will follow. View the flyer for more details.
We are excited about our new Successful Business Series that we are offering this winter with Christianson, PLLP and MinnWest Technology Campus. Five classes on different topics important to business today. Attend all five for only $120 or attend the ones of your choosing for $30 each.
Our first class is
Finding the Right People for Your Business, Thursday, October 4th, RSVP for this class or the series pass by October 3rd , this one will be held at Christianson's training room.
Join us for Strengths Finder on Thursday, September 20th from 3 - 5PM at WORKUP. In this educational, Kim Madsen - certified Strengths Coach through Gallup - will help us understand how to best utilize our unique strengths to grow both personally and professionally.
Cost: $30 or included in 2018 Ed Pass
NOTE: You are required to take the Strengths Finder Assessment prior to attending this educational. You can email Kim at kim@kmadsenconsulting.com and she'll get you a direct link to take the test for $12, or you can buy the book (which includes your test code) for $15 right off of Amazon.
Community Forum on Transportation Issues in West Central Minnesota
Join in on Thursday, September 20th at 11:30 am at The Oaks to bring business and community leaders together, including candidates for elected office, to talk about local transportation needs, and possible solutions for West Central Minnesota.
The City of Willmar will be holding public input meetings to discuss the 2019 Budget three Tuesdays in September at 6:00 pm in the Fire Station Training Room. Members of the public are invited to attend.
Dates:
September 11th - Revenues and Capital Improvements
September 18th - Fixed Operation vs. Flexible Operation Costs
September 25th - Total Operating and Capital Improvement Summary
If you have any questions, please contact City Administration at 235-4913.
Chamber Connections
International Trade - Impact of Tariffs
Community Forum on Transportation Issues
Public Input Meeting
