Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Haug-Kubota Celebrates 10 Years
Congratulations to parts manager Kevin Bauman and general manager Brian Lingle of Haug-Kubota on 10 years of membership! Haug-Kubota has been a dealer for Kubota tractors and implements for over 30 years. Stop by to check out their great selection of new and used Kubota equipment - lawn and garden equipment, tractors from 18hp to 135hp, utility vehicles, compact track loaders, and construction equipment. Haug-Kubota is currently hiring sales representatives and service technicians.

Pictured with Kevin and Brian are Chamber Diplomats Jon Rambow (Rambow), Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Dean Bouta (Coordinated Business Systems), and Christina Williams (R&J Tours).
First Dollar: A.W.AK.E
Congratulations to Terry Lawler and Jessica Brakken of A.W.A.K.E on their First Dollar! A.W.A.K.E. (America Will Always Keep E pluribus.unum) is a family-owned organization launched on September 11, 2021 with the mission to keep the American dream alive by supporting community, giving back, and bringing people together with the belief that diversity is what makes America strong. They look forward to growing awareness of the organization and partnering with local businesses.

Pictured with Terry and Jessica are Chamber Ambassadors Ken Quist (Quist Wealth Management), Jim Rudnick (Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP), Amber Knight (Carris Health and Giovanni's Pizza), Dawn Stahl (U.S. Bank), Connor Hutton (Farmers Insurance), Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie Bank), and Mary Hagen (West Central Technology, Inc.).
Trivia Night
Thanks to the 19 young leaders that came to trivia on Thursday! Special shoutout to trivia master Kelly, and to Ryan and Liv Fuchs, owners of Foxhole Brewhouse for sharing their entrepreneurial story. Congrats to Matt Hegdahl, Lisa Christensen, Riley Kennedy, Christopher Radel, and Jami Tanner for taking first place! Watch for more information on the February event in next week's e-newsletter.

Thank you to these businesses that supported their employees' involvement in this young leaders' networking event: Christianson PLLP, Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Andrew Kveene, West Central Technology, Inc., Willmar Municipal Utilities, Connor Hutton - Farmers Insurance Agency, Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP, CPSI, Ridgewater College, Bolton & Menk, Inc., Willmar Community Center, Accrū Wealth, Engan Associates Architects, and more.
U.S. Grains Presentation Recording
Thank you to U.S. Grains Council President & CEO Ryan LeGrand and Chairman Chad Willis for zooming in from Dubai to speak with the Chamber's Agri-Business Committee, the EDC's Agriculture and Renewable Energy Development Committee, and other local ag leaders. Click the image above to watch the recording.

Businesses represented at the event: AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau Federation, Bremer Bank, Kensington Bank, Fladeboe Land, Kandiyohi County Corn and Soybean Growers, Accrū Wealth, Christianson PLLP, Jennie-O, Ziegler CAT, Citizens Alliance Bank, Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP, Ridgewater College, PRINSCO, Life-Science Innovations, Michelle Fischbach for Congress, and more.
Nominate a Community Leader
The Chamber gives out a Diversity, Emerging Young Leader, MILO, and Exemplary Leadership award. Do you know someone that should receive recognition for their outstanding contributions? Let us know!
Chamber Connections Resume February 4th
Please contact Jami if you are interested in any of these Chamber Connection opportunities:

Chamber Connection Reminders
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Prepay for 2022 Chamber Connections
If you don't want to have to remember to bring $1 every week, prepaying might be the way to go! The cost is $35 to participate in all 37 Chamber Connections.

Host a Chamber Connection
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  • 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
Coming Up This Week
Thursday, January 20th at 10:00am - First Dollar at Cove Nutrition
Thursday, January 20th at 10:30am - First Dollar at Kitchen Fair/Don's Building Center
Friday, January 21st at 8:00am - Leadership Perspectives
Friday, January 21st at 12:00pm - Ambassador Meeting at United Prairie Bank
Tuesday, January 25th at 7:00am - Executive Committee Meeting at the Chamber
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