Tuesday, November 9, 2021
This e-newsletter is brought to you by Chairman's Circle member:
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Chamber Connection at Community Christian School |
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Bring $1 and your business card to connect with others, enjoy a light breakfast, and learn what's new at Community Christian School. Masks are optional. |
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Thank You for Supporting the Red Carpet |
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Thank you to everyone that attended the Red Carpet on Friday evening! It was a fun night filled with laughter and great music. Special shoutout to West Central Tribune for being the event sponsor, and to our table sponsors: Hansen Advertising, MinnWest Technology Campus, Marcus Construction, Jennie-O, TerWisscha Construction, Inc., Lakeland Broadcasting, Bremer Bank, Northern Radiator, Mills Auto Center, Christianson PLLP, Project Turnabout, Northern States Supply, and TPI Hospitality. Thank you to the Conference Center for their generous hospitality, Torry Norling for videography, and to the Red Capet Committee and Ambassadors for their support in planning and volunteering at the event! |
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Vaccine Mandates for Businesses |
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New rules around employee vaccine mandates went into effect on November 5. Learn which businesses are subject to the rules, which employees need to be vaccinated, options for unvaccinated employees, and more from the US Chamber of Commerce. |
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Project Turnabout Grand Opening |
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C.E.O. in the classroom was launched on Friday, November 5th at the Willmar Middle School. The program allows business professionals the opportunity to engage with students, talk with them about their career choices here in the Willmar Lakes Area and how the decisions in high school will open future opportunities. The program is designed to show students that they are in control of their future educational goals through personal choice and education paths.
Thank you to these businesses for presenting:
- Christianson PLLP
- Heritage Bank
- West Central Tribune
- Employment Plus
- Jennie-O
- YMCA
- Marcus Construction
- Kensington Insurance
- Nova-Tech
- United Way
- Relco
If you would like to be a presenter for future presentations, please notify the Program Coordinator, Jennifer Lindquist. Thank you to the Willmar Public Schools, the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and all the business partners for this opportunity.
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Tru Journey Advisors Celebrates First Dollar |
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Tru Journey Advisors is dedicated to helping their clients make sound decisions for their financial future while providing education on investing, retirement, estate planning, and wealth preservation. Life is truly a journey, Tru Journey hopes they can be a part of yours to provide the advice and guidance you need to focus on your short- and long-term goals while navigating life’s financial opportunities and turning points. The Tru Journey team consists of Partners: Evan Wilson, CFP®, Caleb Paulson, CFP®, Aimee Peltier, and Todd Guennigsmann, as well as their experienced and professional staff: Heidi Magnuson, Cathy Opoien, and Lynn MacRae.
Pictured left to right are Chamber Ambassadors Ken Quist (Quist Wealth Management), Dave Feist (TPI Hospitality), Kami Anez (Anez Consulting), Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie Bank), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Dawn Stahl (U.S. Bank), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Aimee Peltier, Renee Nolting (West Central Industries), Kris Gulbrandsen, Evan Wilson, and Julie Morris (Kensington Insurance Agency).
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Employers Invited to Discuss Workforce Needs |
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Supporting Women-Owned Small Businesses Webinar |
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Whether in retail, the trades, or professional services, women-owned small businesses play an important role in the economic well-being of rural communities. This forum will bring together small businesswomen, bankers, economic development agencies, and CDFIs to discuss the role of women-owned small businesses and what is needed to sustain their ongoing success. The event will focus on rural communities in southwestern Minnesota. It is co-sponsored by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation. |
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Wednesday, November 10th at 1:30pm - Membership Milestone at Midwest Mortgage
Wednesday, November 10th at 2:00pm - Ribbon Cutting at Project Turnabout
Thursday, November 11th at 3:30pm - neXt Financial Planning Educational at Heritage Bank
Friday, November 12th at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at Community Christian School
Friday, November 12th at 12:00pm - Ambassador Meeting at Green Mill
Monday, November 15th at 10:00am - BEN Advisory Board Meeting at the Chamber
Monday, November 15th at 12:00pm - Diplomats Meeting at the Chamber
Tuesday, November 16th at 7:00am - WLACC Executive Committee Meeting at the Chamber
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Stay Connected with YOUR Chamber!
www.willmarareachamber.com
chamber@willmarareachamber.com
(320) 235-0300
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