Tuesday, December 28, 2021
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Giovanni's Pizza Celebrates 30 Years
Congratulations to co-owners Andrew and Amber Knight and Shane and Jenn Swenson on 30 years of membership! Family-owned and operated, Giovanni's Pizza delivers great pizza, pasta (the lasagna is a local favorite), salads, wraps, and more. Did you know Gio's serves beer and wine in their dining room? They also offer take 'n' bake pizzas. When you think pizza, think Giovanni's! Pictured with the Knights and Swensons are Chamber Diplomats Jessica L Hanson CHt, LLC (Willmar Hypnosis), Matt Itterman (Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP), Christina Williams (R&J Tours), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), and Jon Rambow (Rambow).
COVID Vaccine Resources for Businesses
Recently, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the Biden vaccine mandate requiring businesses of 100 or more employees to ensure employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing. Though, it is possible the U.S. Supreme Court could block the mandate again. 
 
With the mandate currently moving forward, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry announced Minnesota OSHA is preparing to adopt the Emergency Temporary Standard as soon as January 3, 2022 but "will not issue citations for noncompliance with any of the requirements until January 10, 2022, and it will not issue citations for the testing requirements until February 9, 2022, so long as businesses are making 'good faith' efforts to implement the rules."
Thank You Retiring Board Members
Thank you to the outgoing Board members for their hard work, time, and dedication to the area-wide business community. We appreciate your leadership and commitment to the Chamber.
U.S. Grains Zoom In
The WLACC's Agri-Business Committee member Chad Willis is currently serving as the U.S. Grains Chairman. Please join the WLACC Agri-Business Committee and the EDC Agriculture and Renewable Energy Development Committee for this unique opportunity to hear from the U.S. Grains CEO and president. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions!
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