Tuesday, March 23, 2021
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QC Supply Promotes Leaders |
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Scott Nichols has been promoted as the Willmar Location Manager and Don Sherwood will take on a new role as Sales and Service Manager. Scott and Don have both been with QC Supply since the acquisition of Gillis AG in 2010. They both worked for the prior owners for several years before Gillis Ag as well.
Scott has been a proven salesman over the years and looks forward to using his experience, customer service, and leadership skills to help QC SUPPLY grow. Don has been a dedicated employee for many years and has made endless customer relationships due to his outstanding product knowledge and service skills. Don's new role will allow him to focus on building up new and enhancing existing service offers to our customers out of the Willmar locations. Thank you, Scott and Don, for your time and dedication to the success of QC Supply.
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*This advertisement is sponsored by QC Supply. |
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Please join us for the Partners in Ag Innovation Conference on July 29, 2021. The conference is co-hosted by MinnWest Technology Campus and The Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar Economic Development Commission (EDC) on an annual basis to bring the Ag and Animal Science community together regionally in Willmar, MN.
As we think about this year’s conference, we are still emerging from the fast-track of change and unexpected events brought on over the past year but we are feeling hopeful and ready to emerge on the other side. Through this difficult period, comes a time for transformation and growth. Let us take what we learn from 2020 and learn to not just survive…but thrive.
Treat Yourself on National Ag Day by registering for this year's event!
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Welcome to Danny Anderson Agency - American Family Insurance as the newest member of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce! Danny looks forward to advocacy, education, marketing, networking, and community involvement opportunities. Danny offers dependable auto, home, business, and life insurance to help you insure carefully, and dream fearlessly. |
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What's Your Personal Brand? |
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Do you have a personal brand? Could you explain it to someone else? Personal branding is important even in your current role, not just when job hunting. You bring your personal brand with you wherever you go and it effects your success. Join Heather Christensen, PE and Mitra Engan of Engan Associates for an interactive workshop to learn how to build your personal brand successfully and market yourself.
Here’s what you can expect to learn:
- How to hold yourself accountable for your goals
- Tips and tricks for a rocking an interview
- How to answer difficult questions
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First Dollar: Carpets N More |
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Congratulations to Kent and Liz Weber of Carpets N More on their First Dollar of clear profit! Kent has been selling, installing, and cleaning flooring for residential and commercial properties for over 25 years. He also offers professional carpet and upholstery cleaning as well as carpet re-stretching. Stop by their showroom for a free estimate. Carpets N More will match or beat competitors' pricing. |
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Join Us for a Community Chat! |
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Join us for a virtual discussion on The Great American Plan with Rep. Dave Baker, Sen. Andrew Lang, and Special Guest Rep. Pat Garofalo. Registration is required in advance via the link below. A personalized link will be emailed to all registrants. |
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Ribbon Cutting: Raymond James Financial |
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Congratulations to Craig Popp - Financial Advisor with Raymond James on the ribbon cutting of his beautiful new office located on Highway 12 East. Craig Popp, Eric Weiberg, and Ted Kroll are committed to helping their clients achieve their financial goals. Raymond James offers a comprehensive array of investment alternatives tailored to the needs of each individual investor. These alternatives include stocks, bonds, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments. Whatever your needs, the Raymond James team will put you first.
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CMJTS Incumbent Worker Funds |
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Incumbent Worker Funding (IW) can provide training funding for your current employees to assist them to move up at within your business. CMJTS can help you partner with a local trainer (Ie. Ridgewater Customized Training Program) to create a training plan for your staff and then you can apply for up to $25,000 from CMJTS to pay for 50% of the training. This is a great way to train, grow, and keep your current staff. |
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Free Mental Health Presentation |
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The past year has brought massive changes to our daily lives and relationships. Learn how family members are impacted by each other's mental health and how you can help your loved ones. Plus, learn about tips for self-care and why taking time for your mental health is so important. |
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Coming Up this Week at Your Chamber |
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- Wednesday, March 24, 12:00pm - Agri-Business Meeting - Zoom
- Thursday, March 25, 7:00am - WLACC Board Meeting - Zoom
- Friday, March 26, 7:30am - Community Chat - Zoom
- Friday, March 26, 12:00pm - Red Carpet Meeting - Zoom
Interested in learning more about one of the Chamber volunteer committees? Contact the Chamber to "test drive" a committee(s) of interest and sit in on one of the meetings to see if its a good fit for you!
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Stay Connected with YOUR Chamber!
320-235-0300
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