Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Join us Friday morning at 7:30am at The Village! Bring $1 and your business card to connect with others and enjoy a light breakfast. All are welcome to participate! |
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Cash Wise Celebrates Grand Re-Opening |
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Congratulations to Cash Wise Foods on their fabulous Grand Re-Opening and ribbon cutting! Stop by to check out the major remodel and new shopping experience! Chamber Ambassadors pictured with store director David Ham and Cash Wise employees are David Feist (TPI Hospitality), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Development Commission), Dawn Stahl (U.S. Bank), Chamber Board Chair Jared Voge (Bolton & Menk, Inc.), Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie Bank), and Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank). Not pictured is Kris Gulbrandsen. |
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Marcus Construction Ag Tour |
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Join the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce's Agri-Business Committee for an Ag Tour at Marcus Construction. Meet Ross and Taylor Marcus and learn all about their involvement in local and nationwide ag projects. Plus, stick around afterwards for a tour of the the Marcus grounds which was formerly a lumberyard. All are welcome to this free educational event. RSVPs are requested in advance. |
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Ridgewater College and Foundation Celebrate Milestones |
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Congratulations to Ridgewater College (40 years) and Ridgewater College Foundation (20 years) for their continuous membership, partnership, and support of the Chamber! Ridgewater creates opportunities and changes lives for students every day by helping them achieve their educational goals. Through the generous support of donors, Ridgewater College Foundation raises, manages, and distributes resources to support, enhance and promote the educational opportunities offered by Ridgewater to the people of our region. Pictured are Chamber Board member and Diplomat Jon Rambow (Rambow), Diplomat Jessica L Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Matt Feuerborn (Dean of Instruction, Technical Programs), Debbie Ardoff (Executive Assistant to the President), Kelly Magnuson (Vice President of Advancement & Outreach / Executive Director of Foundation), Dan Holtz (Vice President of Finance and Operations), Mary Leyk (Dean of Nursing and Allied Health), Chamber Board member and Diplomat Kathryn Mueller (Christianson PLLP), and Diplomats Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), and Mary Warszynski (Employment Plus and General Mailing). |
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Other personal/professional development topics discussed:
- Discovering your why
- Taking control of your thoughts and perception on life
- Managing expectations and setting realistic goals
- Taking 100% responsibility for your actions
- Epigenetics
Thank you to these businesses who supported their employees' participation in this important educational event: Anfinson Gilbertson Wealth Management, Inc., Jennie-O, West Central Tribune, Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Andrew Kveene, Mahowald Insurance Agency, Nova-Tech Engineering LLC, Jessica L Hanson CHt, LLC, Christianson PLLP, and Timm Career Services, LLC.
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Nominations Sought for Humanitarian of the Year |
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The Willmar Fraternal Order of Eagles #2334 is seeking nominations for a Humanitarian of the Year. This annual award is given to a person that has performed outstanding humanitarian work in the Kandiyohi County area. Please submit a letter outlining each nominee’s accomplishments to the committee by March 1st. Letters can be dropped off at the Eagle's Club or mailed to 136 W 6th Street, Willmar. The award will be given at the 84th Anniversary (of the Aerie forming) dinner on March 19th, 2022. |
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The work to create a kinder world never ends. There is no limit on the amount of goodness we can put into the world, but we need your help! We invite you to join the annual Random Acts of Kindness Day celebration on Thursday, February 17, 2022 and help #MakeKindnesstheNorm. |
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Host Needed for February 25th |
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Why Host a Chamber Connection?
- Educate local leaders about your business
- Increase exposure of the goods and/or services you offer
- Promote an upcoming event or milestone
- Make connections with local business people and community leaders
- Show off your facility
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Friday, February 18th at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at The Village
Monday, February 21st at 11:30am - Membership Milestone at Prinsco
Monday, February 21st at 12:00pm - Diplomats Meet at the Chamber
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Stay Connected with YOUR Chamber!
www.willmarareachamber.com
chamber@willmarareachamber.com
(320) 235-0300
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