Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Join Us for a Chamber Connection
Bring $1 and your business card to connect with others, enjoy a light breakfast, tour Nova-Tech, and learn all about their new ShrimpWorks product!
Minnesota Main Street COVID Relief Grants
Where Madness Dwells Opens Friday
Congratulations to Steve Peppin on his First Dollar! Where Madness Dwells is a haunted house and psychological thriller. The haunting on Campbell Ave will start September 24th and will run Friday and Saturdays through Halloween. This season is based on the real world terrors of the 20th century, with WWII being at the center of it all. Pictured with Pep are Chamber Ambassadors Dawn Stahl (US Bank), Julie Morris (Kensington Insurance Agency), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Kris Gulbrandsen, and Andrew Knight (Giovanni's Pizza).
New Member Welcome
For over 38 years, Coordinated Business Systems has been curating individualized managed IT and equipment solutions to fit businesses' needs. Coordinated Business Systems is a Minnesota/Wisconsin family-owned company that has merged with Bennett Office Technologies. Coordinated Business Systems will retain the Bennett personnel, and customers will experience the benefits and resources of the combined team with a customer first approach.
Bennett Office Technologies Celebrates 40 Years
Congratulations to Russ Bennett and the exceptional team at Bennett Office Technologies on 40 years of membership! Bennett Office Technologies is a family-owned full service office technology provider that leads by example and stays true to their values of positivity, innovation, professionalism, family and fun, partnering, and transparency. Bennett offers solutions to make your work more efficient and productive. As of September 1, Bennett merged with and will continue to operate as Coordinated Business Systems. 

Pictured is the Coordinated Business Systems formerly Bennett Office Technologies team: Cynthia Strickland, Kristen Dimler, Fran Miller, Steve Gardner, Dean Bouta, Chris Bennett, Russ Bennett, Chamber Diplomat Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Jim Oricchio, Donna Oricchio, Kristie Oricchio Kripotos, Mike Hawkenson, Diplomat Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc), and Kirk Studebaker.
You're Invited to Tour Ziegler
Bethesda Celebrates 10 Years
Congratulations to Michelle Haefner - President/CEO of Bethesda on 10 years of membership! Bethesda is a non-profit, social ministry organization that has been caring for seniors for nearly 125 years. Bethesda provides a full continuum of care including skilled nursing care, short-stay therapy centers, home health care, outpatient therapy, independent and assisted living, adult day services and a wellness center. They look forward to opening Bethesda North Pointe in New London at the end of the month.

Pictured with Michelle are Chamber Diplomats Zack Mahboub (West Central Interpreting Services, LLC), Matt Itterman (Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP), Kim Madsen (K. Madsen Consulting and Woodland Centers), Dean Bouta (Coordinated Business Systems), Shelly Bormann (Goodwill-Easter Seals), and Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance).
neXt is Back!
Nearly 70 young leaders gathered together at the Willmar Conference Center last Thursday to kick off neXt. Aaron Madsen of Nova-Tech gave a keynote address and shared the value that he gained from being involved in the program. NeXt was formed to attract and retain young talent in the community, while developing the next generation of leaders. Focused on young adults, we use fun social activities and structured educational opportunities to help you grow your network, learn new skills and develop as a leader. To join neXt or learn more about the program, please click the link below.
Coming Up This Week
Wednesday, Sept 21 at 7:30am - Vision2040 Inclusion Sub-Committee via Zoom
Friday, Sept 24 at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at Nova-Tech Engineering
Friday, Sept 24 at 2:00pm - Membership Milestone at Allergy & Asthma Specialty Clinic
Stay Connected with YOUR Chamber!
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 (320) 235-0300