News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

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The 30th Annual Caring & Sharing 9-Hole Scramble is a fundraising event benefiting people seeking treatment at Project Turnabout Centers for Addiction Recovery. Save the date and register today!

*This advertisement is sponsored by Project Turnabout.

ADVERTISE IN THE E-NEWSLETTER

One top banner ad is available every week in the Chamber e-newsletter. Reach over 1,500 people for just $125! Ads are on a first come, first serve basis, and are also available at the bottom of the e-news for $100. As a reminder, Partner level members and up receive a complimentary e-news insert per year. Please email jtanner@willmarareachamber.com to reserve your space.

Chamber Connection - August 19th

Join us Friday at 7:30am for coffee, breakfast treats, and conversation at Harvest Bank (321 Pacific Ave, Kandiyohi). Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes!

Holmgren Appraisals, LLC Celebrates 30 Years

Congratulations to Craig and Kurt Holmgren on 30 years of membership! As licensed appraisers, Holmgren Appraisals have the knowledge and experience to provide dependable real estate value opinions that their clients can rely upon. With 38 years of experience in residential and commercial appraising, you can be sure you will receive a quality appraisal.

Also pictured are Chamber Diplomats Jessica L Hanson CHt, LLC (Willmar Hypnosis), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West), Jon Rambow (Rambow), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), and Zack Mahboub (West Central Interpreting Services).

Save the Date: Saturday, October 8th!

Formerly known as the Red Carpet, Chamber Fest is the Chamber's annual fundraising event. Don't miss this fun Oktoberfest themed night of music, great food, entertainment, and FIREWORKS sponsored by Heritage Exteriors and Restoration at Bill Taunton Stadium! More information to come later this week.

Sponsorship Opportunity

Is your business celebrating a milestone or looking for a unique way to support the Chamber's largest fundraiser? Contact Jami at jtanner@willmarareachamber.com to learn more about a unique sponsorship opportunity! In true Oktoberfest spirit, we are planning to host a stein hoist competition between the opener and headliner. Not sure what a stein hoist competition is? WATCH THIS VIDEO! Participants would stand on the field for what we expect to be a lively competition, a lot of fun, and very entertaining for the audience. All Chamber Fest attendees would receive a plastic stein with the sponsor and Chamber Fest logo printed on them. Glass steins will be awarded to the hoist competition winners and to a select number of door prize recipients – all compliments of the sponsor.

Save the Date: September 15th Kick-Off!

As an affiliate of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, neXt is a volunteer-driven local organization 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. More information on the September 15th kick-off will be shared soon!

Sponsorship Opportunity

If your business is interested in making a donation in support of this event, please contact staff liaison Jami Tanner at jtanner@willmarareachamber.com.

Nominations for Chamber Board of Directors

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber is soliciting nominations for its Board of Directors. Board terms are three years (January 1, 2023 - December 30, 2025). The time commitment is roughly 2-4 hours per month. Employees of Chamber member businesses in good standing are eligible. To inquire further or to submit a nomination, please email Chamber President Ken Warner at kwarner@willmarareachamber.com or Chair-Elect Jon Rambow at jr@rambow.com.

State Chamber Grow Minnesota! Presentation

Grow Minnesota! was founded by the Minnesota Chamber in 2002 and is the premier private-sector led statewide business retention, business assistance, and business expansion program in Minnesota. The program operates year-round in partnership with more than 90 local chambers and economic development organizations statewide. Vicki Stute, Vice President of Programs and Business Services with the Minnesota Chamber presented the status of Grow MN both locally and statewide to the Willmar Lakes Area Grow MN! Committee. She also shared some best practices that other communities use. The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber was one of the initial members when it was created.

West Central Minnesota Area Job Fair

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.