News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

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Chamber Connection - September 23rd

Join us Friday morning at 7:30am at Life Science Innovations located at 1800 Technology Drive, Willmar. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes!

Public Policy Forum in October

Membership Milestones

Ten Oaks Design Studio - First Dollar

Welcome Ten Oaks Design Studio to the Willmar Lakes Area. Pictured with Jean Geselius from left to right are Karina DeJong, Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Development) (Chamber Ambassador), Ashlee Fader, Jim Rudnick (Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing) (Chamber Ambassador), Jennifer Lownsbury, Dawn Lippert (United Prairie)(Chamber Ambassador), Julie Morris (Kensington Ins.)(Chamber Ambassador), Sam Quam (Bethesda Willmar), Jean Geselius (Ten Oaks), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology) (Chamber Ambassador), Kelly O’Farrell, Kris Gulbrandsen, (Chamber Ambassador), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank) (Chamber Ambassador), Annette Benson & Heather Thompson

Tickets Still Available!!! - Saturday, October 8th!

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present High & Mighty as the headliner for its 12th annual fundraising event – Chamber Fest (formerly known as the Red Carpet) on Saturday, October 8th at Bill Taunton Stadium / Baker Field. Thank you to West Central Tribune for their support as the major event sponsor!

ABOUT HIGH & MIGHTY

High & Mighty is a high energy show band playing the best R&B, Pop, Funk and Soul dance music from the 70's through today's top hits. Based in Minneapolis, High and Mighty is known for high-end musicianship and a killer horn section that will keep you on the dance floor. Their renowned horn section and top notch vocalists make them one of the most unique and powerful live music experiences!

EVENT TIMELINE

4:00pm – Gates open

4:30 - 5:30pm – 3D performs a variety of Rock to Country music in the picnic area

6:00 - 8:00pm – High & Mighty performs near the pitcher’s mound on Baker Field (dancing is encouraged on the field in front of the stage)

8:00pm – Fireworks sponsored by Heritage Exteriors & Restoration

LARGE GROUPS

Looking for a unique way to celebrate a milestone, host a company outing, or an alternative to a holiday party? The dugouts (the left is sold out but the right remains!) will provide the closest seating to the band with complimentary food and beverages for up to 30 people! Don’t have enough people to fill a dugout but think it sounds like a good time? Consider partnering with other members!

31st Annual Leadership Perspectives Kicks Off

This year's Leadership Perspectives cohort of 40 will join over 900 others who have participated in program. Leadership Perspectives is designed to develop effective community leaders with vision and insight. Session topics include: individual and team building; heritage and diversity; government and media; health, human services, and volunteerism; law and justice; education; industry, and tourism; entrepreneurship and opportunities. Each session focuses on the issues critical to our region's future success.

Growing MN Program

The Minnesota Chamber is working on adding enhancements to the Grow Minnesota! program, including a dashboard. They have selected Willmar as a test model. Click here to check out the dashboard!

Chamber Community Job Board

Are you hiring? Don't forget to login to ChamberMaster to post your openings on the Chamber Job Board! Job postings will be shared weekly in the e-newsletter that reaches over 1,500 people. Please contact the Chamber if you have any questions at chamber@willmarareachamber.com or (320) 235-0300.