Tuesday, April 21, 2020
This week's e-newsletter brought to you by Chairman's Circle Level Member
Critical Next Steps For Minnesota's Retailers & Consumers




The Minnesota Retailers Association is ready to work with the Governor and local, state, and federal elected officials on important next steps. Our success in defeating COVID-19 and restoring Minnesota’s economy depends on balancing public health & economic health.

Click the link to view the 3 phase program which require immediate steps
U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Save Small Business Fund Grant Application is closed but resources are still available!
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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Save Small Business Fund grant application is closed! The U.S. Chamber of Commerce continue to provide resources to assist in the Save Small Business Initiatives which include:

  • Resources & Webinars
  • Financial Aid & Tax Guide
  • Advocacy
  • Polling
  • and More!
CCS Online Auction & Scholarship Fundraiser
CCS online auction starts May 9th at 12:00pm and closes May 16th at 11:30am! Following with an online auction May 16th at 12:00pm. Click the link below to see the auction items available!
Virtual Chamber Connection This Friday

Please REGISTER ahead of time at the Zoom link below. You'll receive the confirmation email with the link after you enter your name and email.  **If you enter by noon tomorrow you will be entered to host a FREE Virtual Chamber Connection on April 24th!


Available Virtual Chamber Connection dates:

  • May 1st
  • May 8th

Please contact Samantha Thomason at sthomason@willmarareachamber.com to reserve one of the available dates above!
United Way of West Central Minnesota has masks available!
We are proud to share United Way of West Central Minnesota has distributed over 1,300 masks to our Willmar Lakes Area front line workers through their Sew For Safety program! Masks are currently available for the public essential workers. If your business in need of masks, please contact Kevin or Julie at United West Central Minnesota!
Kevin Dietrich - Kevin@liveunitedwcm.org
Julie Anfinson - Julie@liveunitedwcm.org
Check our Updated COVID-19 Information & Resources Website
Learn How to Post Hot Deals Through Your ChamberMaster
Posting Hot Deals are a great way for you to utilize your membership at no additional cost, while also incentivizing members to utilize your business.

Create your Hot Deal by logging into your Chamber Membership below. If you do not have a login contact chamber@willmarareachamber.com .
Virtual Webinar: Embrace Change in Uncertain Times
Work and life today continue to look very different than they ever have before. It is easy to focus on the negative impact of these changes but though embracing them we can gain strength and a more focused perspective..

Dale Carnegie will be hosting a complimentary virtual learning webinar this Tuesday April 28th from 8:00am - 9:00am and from Noon - 1:000pm. Spaces is limited to only 25 per session.

Our topic will focus on tips and strategies to embrace the changes in our world and use them in a productive and valuable way.