Tuesday, October 4th , 2022

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Chamber Connection - October 7th

Join us Friday morning at 7:30am at CentraCare Foundation at The Wilmar Conference Center (Gallery 1&2), Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for a chance at door prizes!

See you there!

We are super excited for Saturday!

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present High & Mighty as the headliner for its 12th annual fundraising event – Chamber Fest (formerly known as the Red Carpet) on Saturday, October 8th at Bill Taunton Stadium / Baker Field. Thank you to West Central Tribune for their support as the major event sponsor!

ABOUT HIGH & MIGHTY

High & Mighty is a high energy show band playing the best R&B, Pop, Funk and Soul dance music from the 70's through today's top hits. Based in Minneapolis, High and Mighty is known for high-end musicianship and a killer horn section that will keep you on the dance floor. Their renowned horn section and top notch vocalists make them one of the most unique and powerful live music experiences!

EVENT TIMELINE

4:00pm – Gates open

4:30 - 5:30pm – 3D performs a variety of Rock to Country music in the picnic area

6:00 - 8:00pm – High & Mighty performs near the pitcher’s mound on Baker Field (dancing is encouraged on the field in front of the stage)

8:00pm – Fireworks sponsored by Heritage Exteriors & Restoration!

Welcome new members!

StoreX Self Storage has all the amenities you need for your long- and short-term storage needs.

Also celebrating with StoreX owner Kelly Morrell; pictured are Chamber Ambassadors Javier Valenzuela, Sara DeRoo, Amber Erickson, Kelly Morrel (owner), Dawn Lippert, Kris Gulbrandsen, & Julie Anderson

Membership Milestones

Congratulations to Truly Home Realty on 5 years with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce! Pictured from left to right are Tina Giernet, Chamber Diplomat Christina Williams, Mitch Ashburn, Lexi Nelson and Sam Esse

Congratulations Dave Baker with Green Lake Cruises on 10 years with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce! With Dave are Chamber Diplomats Kathryn Mueller, Ken Warner, Dave Baker, Jessica L Hanson & Jon Schmidt

Ag Committee Tour

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber Ag Committee went on a tour of Kandi Land Farms of Willmar. Pictured from left to right are Front Row: Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Adam & Melanie Dickman (Kandi Land Farms), Dawn Lippert (United Prairie Bank). Back Row: Amber Barber (Lakes Area Reality), Sara DeRoo (Christianson PLLP), Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Dev. Comm), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi Co. Food Shelf), Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance Agency) & Sam Quam (Bethesda Care Center)

Public Policy Forums in October

Chamber Community Job Board

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