Tuesday, September 17, 2019
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WLACC Welcomes Samantha Thomason
We are pleased to announce that Samantha Thomason of Montevideo has been named the new Director of Member Services & Sales for the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. She most recently had been working as Regional Manager for Anytime Fitness in charge of 15 locations and 48 employees in the Green Bay and upper Michigan area. She recently moved to the area with her significant other who works for Nova-Tech Engineering on the MinnWest Technology campus.
 
Samantha’s first day with the organization was yesterday, Monday, September 15th. In this position, she will be responsible for coordinating the general activities and management of the volunteers, committees and special events/projects. She will also be responsible for membership sales, committee management, networking and overall implementation of the Chamber’s Business Plan. We look forward to having Samantha as part of the Chamber and CVB team and know you’ll find her very personable and very approachable.
 
Contact Samantha via email at sthomason@willmarareachamber.com and her office phone number is 231-0270.
Chamber Connection
Join us for Chamber Connection this Friday, September 20th at Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA (1000 Lakeland Dr SE). Bring $1 and your business card for networking and a light breakfast. Don't forget to let us know what's going on in your business.  
15th Street Flats Open House
On Friday, September 20, 2019, The Kandiyohi County HRA will celebrate the grand opening of 15th Street Flats at 1601 SE 15th Street in Willmar, a project in partnership with Commonwealth Development Corporation.

15 th Street Flats is Willmar’s newest high-quality, affordable, rental community, with inclusive supportive units.

  • 47 units total, including 17 3-bedroom, 22 2-bedroom, and 8 1-bedroom apartments
  • All units are designated for households earning 30-60% of the county median income
  • 10 supportive apartments are for households that include a family member with a disability or a veteran

From 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., doors will open to the public and guided tours of select units will be available along with refreshments (while supplies last).

The Kandiyohi County HRA, Commonwealth representatives and project partners will be accessible to answer questions.  
Adult Ag Tours | September 30th
Bob Poe Retirement Party
neXt Educational - Rewriting the Rural Narrative