June 2022
Chamber Newsletter
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For Transparency Sake: I’m typing this in Breckenridge Colorado. You’ll read why this
is important in a moment.
Yes! I took vacation. Kevin and I needed a get-away, a vacation, a Holiday as they say
in Europe. Yes, I am on Holiday. Yes, I am working while on Holiday… catch up is real, and I have to hit the ground running when I return. But the real topic is ideation.
Whenever I travel, I am looking at store fronts and windows, walking around town viewing art installations and way-finding, talking with servers in restaurants and store owners. It is not unusual for me to bring back ideas to Chamber staff, or to business owners. This time is no different.
When I think about my conversations, the views of windows, the signage and messaging, I think of the R&D mentality of the chamber industry. Rip-off and Duplicate, as we call it, is alive and well, and welcomed. It perhaps is the same for our businesses. What looks to work well for someone else, just may work for YOU. It may not look the exact same when you tweak it for your needs, maybe you change a program name, or adapt for a special program…. That’s what we do!
So, next time you are at a business, traveling to a different town, perhaps you can pick up some ideas for YOUR business, organization, non-profit. We do this for our homes, why not our businesses. Think ship lap and barn doors.
I’m not talking just aesthetics; this could be management, hiring, and retention techniques. Maybe it is communication ideas within your business. When Leadership Institute has been able to tour 3M in the past, I always ask the group to look at the levels and forms of communication they see and hear. It may be the colored lines on the ground, sounds for specific needs or warnings, or white boards with topics of discussion, or simply numbers for the next shift of production. These analog systems still have their place in everyone’s world. I’d put money down on my staff wishing we had some lean measures and a tape outline of where I should put things back, so I, or they, could find something again. read: label maker, scissors, tape measure, double sided tape, my brain, any paper I just put down, why did I walk in the kitchen? Where are my glasses? On my head, or in the conference room, or are they still in the kitchen? That’s why I went in the kitchen. I digress. Aren’t tangents fun?
Bottom line…. The mountains are calling, another town to explore. More people to meet. More ideas to gather to help Hutchinson businesses continue to thrive. I encourage you to LOOK and LISTEN differently when you are out and about.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Go be your rockstar self now.
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Congratulations Graduates! |
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Congratulations
to the 2021–2022
Hutchinson Leadership
Institute Graduates!
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Hutchinson Leadership Institute 2022 - 2023 |
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Hutchinson Leadership Institute & Leadership 2.0 Enrollment for 2022-2023 is Now Open!
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We are excited to announce that the Hutchinson Leadership Institute is back for its 34th year!
The Hutchinson Leadership Institute is hosted by the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. This comprehensive program is designed to build community leaders. Over the period of nine months, participants will experience 10 days of training and classes. Each participant will be assigned to a group service project, which will assess community needs, determine a project, and facilitate the project working with other community members and/or groups.
Once you have completed the Leadership program, you can participate in Leadership 2.0! The 2.0 program takes a deeper dive into personal leadership and how it can impact the future of the entire community.
If you have questions about this program, or would like information about registering for the 2022 – 2023 Hutchinson Leadership Institute class, please email Mary or call 320-234-0785.
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Dairy Day !!!
Friday, June 3
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Library Square Park
Join us for the annual official start
of summer in Hutchinson.
The Agri-Business Committee hosts
Dairy Day honoring our vibrant farming community. Plan to stop down for a $5 lunch and learn more about our local agriculture in Hutchinson and the surrounding communities.
This year’s activities include:
- Cow Milking Contest featuring celebrity milkers:
Mandy Baldry (Citizens Bank & Trust),
Nicole Grobe (MidCountry Bank), and
Megan Karg (SouthPoint Financial Credit Union).
- Meet Princess Kay from the Milky Way, McLeod County Dairy Princesses & Water Carnival Royal Family
- $5.00 Lunch
- Live Music by Josie Sanken
- Kids Activities
Bring your lawn chair and/or a blanket to enjoy music & a meal.
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Business Connection is a morning networking event that takes place at a Chamber Member business on the first Friday of each month.
Chamber members are invited to gather, enjoy coffee and a light breakfast, and share a quick update or information about their business/organization.
**Be sure to bring your business card to be entered into the door prize drawing drawing!
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June Business Connection
will be held on June 3rd @ 7:30am
Hosted by
The Broll Team -
Keller Williams Integrity Northwest
902 MN-15 Suite 400
Hutchinson, MN 55350
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Business After Hours is a great way to learn about businesses in Hutchinson and network with fellow Chamber Members. Get behind the scenes access to our local businesses… see what
they make, do, or provide for our community. This monthly event is open to all Chamber Member business employees or by a Chamber invitation.
Businesses interested in hosting a Business After Hours event,
If you're the only primary representative with your business receiving emails from the Chamber, please invite all your employees to join us!
June Business After Hours
will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2022
from 4pm to 6pm
at Amazing Grace Boutique, By: Mae,
and Olita Gifts and Goods
Intermingle and shop between these three member businesses
On the corner of Main Street N and Washington Ave E
Hutchinson, MN 55350
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The dates have been set... Remember to mark your calendars and start planning for Hutchinson's annual Crazy Days Event!!! |
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Ambassador Business Visits |
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The Hutchinson
Ambassadors serve as the welcoming and social arm of the Hutchinson Chamber by actively supporting and promoting Hutchinson and its surrounding business community. The Ambassador’s Facebook page is a great place to see photos of all of the visits and other special events hosted by the Ambassadors.
You may have seen our Ambassadors around town – you can recognize them by their blue shirts and friendly smiles. They welcome new business openings; as well as celebrate business renovations and milestones with an Ambassador Business Visit.
May Ambassador Business Visits
- Buff City Soap
- Scherbing Metal Works
- Tidy TightWads / National Dusters
- True Balance Counseling
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Tidy Tightwads / National Dusters |
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Warmest Welcome
to our NEWEST MEMBERS
Thank You to the following members for continuing their Membership as a
May renewal
- 3M
- Benny's Meat Market
- Birthright Crisis Pregnancy Center
- Hutchinson Health Auxiliary
- Main Street Sports Bar
- Novation Credit Union
- Pizza Ranch
- RE/MAX Results
- Upper Midwest A-C Club
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Crow River Nutrition was established in April of 2011 and is locally owned and operated by Michelle and Jeff Nies of Hutchinson, MN. They, along with several other wellness coaches working behind the counter, are happy to be offering the Hutchinson community and surrounding areas healthy options.
At Crow River Nutrition, they offer nutritious shakes in over 40 flavors that can be used as a meal replacement or a snack. They also offer energizing teas in many amazing flavors. In addition to that, each Wellness Coach at Crow River Nutrition specializes in helping people reach their health, nutrition, and fitness goals.
Here are a few of the FREE services they offer:
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- Meal planning
- Body composition analysis
- Supplementation education
- Nutrition education
- Wellness Workshops
- Sports Nutrition
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- Goal setting
- Nutrition tracking
- Group nutrition education
- One to One Wellness Coaching
- Lunch & Learn Opportunities
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Whether you are looking for nutritional guidance or simply a delicious and healthy shake, Crow River Nutrition has you covered. Stop by and discover your new favorite shake or tea today! |
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"What we most like about being a Chamber member, is the fact that we can meet with other like minded business people and have the opportunity to give back to the community where we grew up and live in."
~ Crow River Nutrition
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320-587-4616 | 146 Franklin St SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350
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Hometown Golf Challenge Registration |
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Hometown Golf Challenge Sponsorship |
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Are you looking for ways to promote an event?
Utilize your membership benefits by posting the event on the
Community members can post events to the Community Calendar; however, Chamber members can post an event as well as photos, videos, logos, map service and more! After your event is approved it will receive community exposure on ExploreHutchinson.com.
Additionally, events from the Community Calendar that are hosted by a non-profit organization, non-recurring, open to the public and located in Hutchinson are posted on the Marquee (Electronic sign at Hwy 7 &15)! No additional action is needed on your part after submitting it to the Community Calendar, we will take care of the rest!
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QR Code- Have your event listed today! |
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Table Tents– Out.
QR Code Stickers– In
How to Utilize This Program...
· Add your event to the Community calendar which will be linked to the QR Code.
* Chamber Members: Login via your portal for easy access & to make updates as necessary.
OPEN TO ALL HUTCHINSON EVENTS:
Specific date(s).
Dates must be consecutive, or a second entry/fee
is required for non consecutive days.
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QR Code Sticker Replacement:
QR Code Stickers have proven to be an effective and beneficial way to get the word about about events in Hutchinson. If your business's QR Code Stickers are starting to show some wear and tear from being well-loved, please let us know that you are in need of replacements.
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Chamber Member Web Portal |
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Did you know that you can now add a link
from your business web page to your
business Instagram page?
Simply sign in to your web portal via the
Member Login on explorehutchinson.com to update your account contact information today.
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Hutchinson Arts & Crafts and Taste of Hutchinson |
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FESTIVAL DATES:
Friday, September 16th – Saturday, September 17th, 2022
Interested becoming a vendor at the Hutchinson Arts & Crafts festival or have a friend that you believe would be a great addition? Great, feel free to reach out to the Hutchinson Chamber and/or review the festival guidelines/application. Apply Online!
Be sure to stop at Taste of Hutchinson to try something new, grab an old favorite or a cold drink. Looking to become a vendor? Apply today as the spots fill quickly!
For any questions, please contact the Chamber at
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Wondering how to have your business flyer displayed here? Give Cegi a call at the Chamber for more details!
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