News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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Chamber Connection Friday

Join us Friday 7:30-8:30am for networking and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes! Everyone gets a chance to introduce themselves and share a brief update on their business or community happenings. The host ends the Connection with brief overview of their business followed by a drawing for door prizes.

Join us at the Willmar Civic Center for Life Connections with the West Central Tribune.

Life Connections

Connection Calendar

New Member Welcome

JR Business Solutions

Casey's General Store Celebrates 10 Years!

Congratulations to Jennifer Jacobson of Casey's General Store on 10 years! Whether you're stopping for gas, grabbing a quick meal, or picking up a few essentials, Casey's makes your everyday easier. The Highway 12 location has been the top performing store in the district for the past two years and serves 400-500 guests every day! Pictured representing the Chamber Diplomats and/or Board members are Adrian Salinas (Universal Kutz Barber Shop), Lexi Kopacek (Christianson PLLP), Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc), Christina Williams (R&J Tours), Terri Wood (Woody's Trucking Inc.), Suzanne Hass (Allstate), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Jon Rambow (Rambow), and Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones).

Casey's General Store

Ribbon Cutting at SureStay

Congratulations to Lori Kloster, Wendy Gustafson, Mel Velasquez, Lilly Contreras, Natalia Snowden, and Theresa Fuchs of SureStay by Best Western in Spicer on their grand re-opening celebration showcasing their remodeled pool area, renovated guest rooms, and new hot breakfast area! Also pictured are Ambassadors Kelsey Olson (Kandiyohi County Economic Development), Amber Barber (320 Real Estate Co), Vicki Davis (Fladeboe Land and City of Willmar), Chamber President James Miller, Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Dave Feist (TPI Hospitality), Dan Hubbard (On The Run Promotions), Doug Kuehnast, Jim Rudnick (CDS), Ken Quist (Quist Wealth Management), and Beth Fischer (Willmar Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau).

SureStay by Best Western

Volunteers Needed for Fifth Grade Ag Tours

Volunteer

neXt Education Event

neXt and the Willmar Public School District Next Generation Teachers Union gathered for a fun evening of networking and exploring their unique color spectrums with Education Minnesota. With the knowledge of True Color spectrums, people are better able to understand and communicate core motivations, needs, and behaviors, as well as identify those in others and work better together through an understanding of alternative perspectives!

Agri-Business Scholarships

Congratulations Kathryn Rohe and Tanner Olson (not pictured) on being this year's Agri-Business scholarship recipients! Agri-Business Committee Chair Josh Meyer of Jennie-O Turkey Store was happy to attend the scholarship celebration at Ridgewater College in March. Kathryn and Tanner are both pursuing careers in agriculture. The funds for these scholarships are raised at the Chamber's Aggie Open golf tournament. This year the golf tournament will take place on June 24th at Island Pine Golf Club.

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Chamber Community Job Board

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 1,500 people as well as on the Chamber website. Please contact the Chamber if you have any questions.