Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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Chamber Connection - August 5th |
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Join us Friday at 7:30am for coffee, conversation, and to tour the beautiful Hope Pregnancy Center building. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes! |
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It was a beautiful day for the Golf Classic yesterday with 144 golfers and 34 generous sponsors. Special thanks to Joe Wisocki and his team at Eagle Creek Golf Club, The Oaks, Dan Schell, Ambassador Committee, and the Golf Classic Sub-Committee (Doug Kuehnast, Jeff Jensen, Mary Hagen, Connor Hutton, Julie Anderson, Kris Gulbrandsen, and Dawn Stahl) for their support in making it a success! A HUGE thank you also goes out to the event sponsor JD Kreps and After Hours sponsor West Central Technology! Congratulations to the Marcus Construction team: Lane Kleist, Ross Marcus, Dean Stier, and Jim Bach for taking first place (score of -15) and to Shawn Petersen for winning the $500 Mega Putt Competition! Follow the Chamber on social media for more pictures! |
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Papa Murphy's Opens New First Street Location |
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Congratulations to owner Joel Meyer and manager Jon Hegna of Papa Murphy's Pizza on the ribbon cutting of their new location on First Street in front of the Skylark Center! Papa Murphy's pizzas are convenient, customizable, and creative. Prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients, you can take them, bake them, and enjoy them fresh out of the oven! Celebrating with Joel and Jon are Chamber Ambassadors Kami Anez (Anez Consulting), Mary Hagen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Jim Rudnick (CDS), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Development Commission), Connor Hutton (Pioneer Heritage Insurance LLC), and Ken Quist (Quist Wealth Management).
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Save the Date: Saturday, October 8th! |
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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! More information to come. Is your business celebrating a milestone or looking for a unique way to get involved? Contact Jami at jtanner@willmarareachamber.com to learn more about sponsoring the stein hoisting competition! |
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Public Policy Committee Hosts Candidate Forums |
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The purpose of the Candidate Forums is to help our members become better informed on where candidates stand on the issues important to business. Additionally, the forums are an opportunity for the candidates to hear what’s important to our local businesses. If you would like to submit questions for consideration, please include them with your registration. |
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SWIF Summer Gathering at Foxhole Brewhouse |
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Join the Southwest Initiative Foundation at Foxhole Brewhouse on August 8th to connect with neighbors, talk with SWIF staff, and join in fun activities. Kids are welcome! Learn about SWIF's work in the community, including local community foundation partners, Welcoming Week events, business finance partners, and more. Share your ideas for ways SWIF can partner with you and your local community! This free event is open-house style and open to the public with brief remarks about 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments and a variety of beverage options will be available. Please RSVP to help with planning. |
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Chamber Community Job Board |
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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.
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Thursday, August 4th at 10:00am - First Dollar and Ribbon Cutting at Clarus Dermatology
Friday, August 5th at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at Hope Pregnancy Center
Friday, August 5th at 11:30am - Kandiyohi County Sheriff and Willmar Mayor Candidate Forum
Tuesday, August 9th at 7:30am - Grow MN! 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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