Tuesday, October 20, 2020
This month's e-newsletter brought to you by Chairman's Circle Level Member
Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Office will be closed Thursday October 22, 2020 for our annual Board Planning Conference.
We will be back in the office Friday October 23, 2020.
Please take a speed test to add to the numbers for Kandiyohi County. The test results are extremely important for future applications that could lead to securing funds for broadband deployment. Please share this with all of your Kandiyohi County acquaintances and ask them to pass it on. You can take the test more than once and an average will be calculated for your specific site. 
Last Week! Applications are due at 5:00pm on October 29th!
 MMDC CARES Act Revolving Loan
The Mid-Minnesota Development Commission (MMDC) is still accepting applications for the CARES Act Revolving Loan. The program is open to businesses in Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker and Renville counties. There is about $500,000 remaining.
Please join us in congratulating Tom Gilbertson - owner of Gilbertson Management Group LLC on his ten year milestone anniversary of continuous support and membership with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce! Jon Schmidt was happy to present the award on behalf of the Diplomats Committee.

Gilbertson Management Group LLC creates tailored financial strategies for professionals; including business owners, their companies, employees and family.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the Membership Survey! We received a response rate of nearly 30% - which is great! Click the link below to view the survey results and find out what members are needing from the Chamber, and how membership benefits their business!
Congratulations to Traci Buchtel of Max’s on the Green on her first dollar of clear profit. Conveniently located in the heart of Little Crow Golf Resort, Max’s on the Green offers a casual, friendly atmosphere with a unique menu and a full service bar. It is the perfect setting for a quick snack before you head out to play golf, a family lunch between swims or a night out with friends.
Congratulations to Joel Carter - founder and managing partner of Verdant Heights Global, LLC on his first dollar of clear profit. Verdant Heights Global, LLC is a boutique financial services firm that provides the capital business entities need to grow. As a development finance company, they offer terms and conditions to encourage women and minority owned businesses. With more than 40 different financial products and solutions, Verdant Heights Global, LLC is uniquely positioned to serve small or large businesses, importers, exporters, producers, real estate developers, and manufacturers in the United States and international markets.
Join us for our next VIRTUAL Chamber Connection hosted by the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, October 23rd at 7:30am! The Chamber Connection will adjourn with door prizes.

Upcoming Schedule:
October 30 – Leafline Labs – In-person
November 6 – Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce – Virtual
November 13 – Heartland Orthopedic Specialists – Virtual
November 20 – Conway, Deuth, and Schmiesing – Virtual
November 27 – No Chamber Connection – Happy Thanksgiving!

Meeting ID: 846 8775 2139
Passcode: 882260
Interested in Hosting a Chamber Connection?

We have spots available for October 23 and November 6th. Please email Jami if you would like to host a Chamber Connection on either one of these dates!
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