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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Events and Rec Center Ribbon Cutting & Virtual Tour | |
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The Ambassadors were proud to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting of the much anticipated Events and Recreation Center with the City of Willmar, Marcus Construction, and several other community leaders last week. The new facility has two courts that can be utilized for a variety of sports and several amenities including a playground, dressing rooms, meeting rooms, and a kitchen. Ambassadors pictured include Jim Rudnick (CDS), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Development Commission), Dave Feist (TPI Hospitality), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Vicki Davis (Fladeboe Land), Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie Bank), and Connor Hutton (Pioneer Heritage).
Check out the sneak peek virtual tour shared by the Willmar Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau!
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Volunteers Needed: Business Education Network | |
The Business Education Network (BEN) is looking to expand its Advisory Board. BEN was created to develop our community’s future workforce by providing students with a deeper understanding of career opportunities and aligning skills with current workforce needs; engaging employers directly with students, education and training providers; and better aligning programs and curriculum to the realities of the West Central Minnesota and overall Minnesota economy. The group meets monthly to discuss the most effective ways to bridge our schools and business communities. There are many great ideas and actions arising from this group of leaders. If you are interested in joining us in building a better future for our community and workforce please email Jennifer Lindquist, BEN Program Coordinator, at bencoordinator@willmarareachamber.com for more information. | |
Boutique bosses Dawn Lippert and Rochelle Peterson of Mainstream Boutique's mission is to love, strengthen and celebrate women in our community through fashion. Dawn and Rochelle are eager to open their doors in March! Make sure to follow the Mainstream Boutique Willmar Facebook page to stay in the loop on the construction progress, opening date, and the latest fashion trends! | |
First Dollar: Watson Refrigeration & Heating | |
Established in Cold Spring in 2001, Watson Refrigeration and Heating relocated to Willmar last summer and provides commercial refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, and walk-in cooler and freezer repairs and service within a 40 mile radius of Willmar. Call Mark Watson at (320) 980-3350 for honest and reliable service at a fair price. Pictured with Mark are Chamber Ambassadors Vicki Davis (Fladeboe Land), Jim Rudnick (CDS), Sara DeRoo (Christianson PLLP), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Kelsey Olson (Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar EDC), Dave Feist (TPI Hospitality), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie), Connor Hutton (Pioneer Heritage), Mary Hagen (West Central Technology), and Ken Quist (Quist Wealth Management). | |
Host a Chamber Connection | |
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Chamber Connections are professional networking events hosted Friday mornings from 7:30-8:30 at different Chamber member businesses. Everyone gets a chance to introduce themselves and share a brief update on their business or community happenings. The host ends the Connection with an overview of their business followed by a drawing for door prizes. All are welcome, and need not be a member of the Chamber to participate. Please bring $1 and your business card.
Why host a Chamber Connection?
- Make connections with local business people and community leaders
- Educate local leaders about your business
- Increase exposure of the goods and/or services you offer
- Promote an upcoming event or milestone
- Show off your facility
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Pizza and Politics Government Panel | |
Thank you to Spicer Mayor Jesse Gislason and Willmar Operations Director Kyle Box for speaking with neXt, members of the Chamber, and the public about their paths and community leadership roles. | |
Willmar Public Schools Family Storytelling | |
This video was produced by Willmar Public Schools highlighting the experiences of WPS families. It could also be used to assist in recruitment efforts of local businesses. | |
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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- Wednesday, January 25th at 12:00pm - Agri-Business Committee Meeting at the Chamber
- Thursday, January 26th at 7:00am - Board Meeting at Jennie-O Corporate Office
- Friday, January 27th at 12:00pm - Chamber Fest Meeting at Green Mill
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