News from Your Chamber

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

This e-newsletter is brought to you by Chairman's Circle member:

ADVERTISE IN THE E-NEWSLETTER

One top banner ad is available every week in the Chamber e-newsletter. Reach 1,500 people for just $125! Ads are on a first come, first served basis, and are also available in the body of the e-news for $100. Partner level members and up receive one complimentary e-news insert per year.

Please email jtanner@willmarareachamber.com to reserve your space.

Chamber Connection on Friday

Please join us at the Bethesda Chapel (901 Willmar Ave SE, Willmar) located next to the front desk and Brother's Café and Bistro for networking, prize drawings, and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community. Please access the event through the main Bethesda entrance.

Bethesda

Connection Schedule

New London Food Co-op Celebrates First Dollar

Congratulations to Erik Hatlestad, Jessica Rohloff, Christopher Radel, Bethany Lacktorin, and Dylan Erickson of New London Food Co-op on their grand opening and First Dollar with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber! The New London Food Co-op is a community owned and driven grocery store offering locally-sourced, quality, fresh, and sustainable food and products. It is open to the public. Chamber Ambassadors pictured: Amber Barber (320 Real Estate Co), Mary Hagen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Chamber President James Miller, Sara DeRoo (Christianson PLLP), Fernando Alvarado (FIAFOTO), and Michelle Marotzke (Kandiyohi County Economic Development).

New London Food Co-op

Fenstra Insurance Celebrates 30 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Chad Haugen, Matt Okland, Liv Fuchs, Sue Toov, Renee Paulson, and Jill Stang of Fenstra Insurance on 30 years! Since 1972, Fenstra Insurance has been providing protection and competitive coverage for families and businesses throughout the state of Minnesota. The Fenstra team is proud of the relationships they have built with their customers. When you work with Fenstra Insurance, you can be assured that you have a team of professionals that you can trust. Pictured representing the Chamber Diplomats and/or Board members Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones), Adrian Salinas (Universal Kutz Barber Shop), Dustin Kotrba (Christianson PLLP), Sam Quam (Bethesda), Dan Jacobs (Marcus Construction), and Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc).

Fenstra Insurance

ESST Lunch and Learn Recap

Thank you to Vinna Human Resources and DRIVE Networking for their partnership in delivering an educational Lunch and Learn on Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST). It was a great opportunity to learn about the requirements, ask questions about compliance, and hear about changes that may be on the way. Please visit the websites below for more information.

State of Minnesota

Vinna Human Resources

Concorde Bank Celebrates 20 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Larry Knutson, Glennyce Iiams, Lois Kennard, Joni Swenson, Colleen Thorpe, Janet Konieczny, Crystal Perez, Lodydene Bernhagen, and Scott Wahl of Concorde Bank - Willmar on 20 years of membership! With locations in Willmar and Blomkest, Concorde Bank is committed to providing quality financial services that allow you to "bank your way" when and where you need to. Concorde Bank's mission is to maintain a sound institution of high integrity, with friendly professional staff, that is responsive to the changing needs of the community. Pictured representing the Chamber are Diplomats Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc), Adrian Salinas (Universal Kutz Barber Shop), Andrew Kveene (Edward Jones), and Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd).

Concorde Bank

Reasonable Suspicion Training

CDS Financial Celebrates 5 Years

Congratulations and thank you to Kari Steinbasser, Larry Stulen, Alec Saunders, Jim Rudnick, Kari Reuvers, and Jen Burnett of CDS and CDS Financial on five years of membership! CDSF provides comprehensive wealth management to help clients pursue their financial goals with investments, financial planning, and insurance. Pictured representing the Chamber Board and/or Diplomats are Tracy Lundy (Lake Region Bank), Jaime Martinez (CentraCare), Jessica Hanson (Willmar Hypnosis), Terri Wood (Woody's Trucking), Jon Rambow (Rambow), Shelly Bormann (Goodwill Easter Seals), Jon Schmidt (DataSuccess), and Suzanne Hass (Allstate).

CDS Financial

Legislative Breakfast Recap

It was another full house Saturday morning for the Legislative Breakfast sponsored by the Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau Federation, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee, and Kandiyohi County Economic Development Ag Committee! Special thanks to Legislative Director Nick Lunneborg for Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, Representative Dave Baker, and Senator Andrew Lang for taking the time to discuss agriculture and other business-related issues.

neXt Lunch and Learn

Leading With Confidence comes down to one thing. A belief that in every situation, you have all the tools you need to overcome any obstacle. But… is it easier said than done? Join us at the Willmar Conference Center as Desiree breaks down 10 different mindset shifts and life hacks to help you overcome self-doubt and show up as the best version of yourself. Even on the days when you feel like you feel like you’re building your confidence from scratch. What’s currently holding you back? You have to choose to leave it behind so you can keep moving forward and Lead With Confidence!

Career Exploration Partners Needed

Fraud Awareness Training

Student Job Fair & Career Expo

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.