Chamber Connection - November 18th

Join us this Friday morning at Conway, Deuth and Schmiesing PLLP: 3310 3rd St SW #2, Willmar. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes!

Agri-Business Presentation

Ribbon Cutting & First Dollar Presentations

Welcome Ag Jobs LLC to the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce!

Pictured from left to right are: Ag Jobs employee Gina, Chamber Ambassador Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology), Dave Feist (TPI Hospitality), Ag Jobs employee Nathan, Sol, president - Solange Cooley, Dawn Lippert (United Prairie Bank), presenting is Julie Anderson Kensington Insurance, Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Development), in back is Connor Hutton (Pioneer Heritage Insurance LLC), in front is Ag Jobs employees Sonia, Paola, Luis, Chamber Ambassadors Kami Anez (Anez Consulting) and Renee Nolting (West Central Industries)

CORRECTION:

Welcome Matt's Automotive Service Center to the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce!

Pictured from left to right are Chamber Ambassadors Dave Feist (TPI Hospitality), Renee Nolting (West Central Industries), Jim Rudnick (Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP). Matt's Auto Employees Dustin, Andrew, Joshua and Owner Matt LACHOWITZER. Chamber Ambassadors Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Mary Hagen (West Central Technology), Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance), Kami Anez (Anez Consulting, Inc) & Dawn Lippert (United Prairie Bank).

Willmar Public Schools Student Video: The Student Experience

MN Dept of Employment & Economic Development (DEED)

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) launched the Growth Loan Fund as part of the recently announced $97 million through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. This new program provides direct loans from DEED to technologically innovative seed- and early-stage businesses.

The federal government has approved Minnesota for up to $97 million in small business financing support, which allows DEED to carry out its commitment to help small businesses grow and succeed. The Growth Loan Fund supports entrepreneurial growth throughout Minnesota.

Read more here.

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.