Tuesday, December 21, 2021
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Chamber Connections
Thank you to the businesses that sponsored Chamber Connections this year. Special thanks to Employment Plus for managing registration, and to emcees James Miller (Heritage Bank), Jon Schmidt (DataSucess), Dawn Stahl (US Bank), and Nicholle Peterson (CDS) for making sure each event went smoothly. If you are interested in hosting a Chamber Connection in 2022, please contact the Chamber.
Marcus Construction Celebrates 30 Years
Congratulations to Ross and Taylor Marcus, Jim Bach, and Darin Bushard of Marcus Construction on 30 years of membership! Marcus Construction has been a family-owned construction manager and general contractor since 1956. Over the last 65 years, Marcus has earned a reputation across the country as a well-respected, premier builder and leader with design-build services for commercial, industrial, agricultural and bulk storage construction. Marcus Construction is also a huge supporter of the Willmar Lakes Area community. Pictured with the Marcus team are Chamber Diplomats Christina Williams (R&J Tours), Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Jessica L Hanson CHt, LLC (Willmar Hypnosis), and Matt Itterman (Conway, Deuth & Schmiesing, PLLP).
U.S. Grains Zoom In
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability.

The WLACC's Agri-Business Committee member Chad Willis is currently serving as the U.S. Grains Chairman. Please join the WLACC Agri-Business Committee and the EDC Agriculture and Renewable Energy Development Committee for this unique opportunity to hear from the U.S. Grains CEO and president. There will be time for Q&A, so bring your questions!
Vinje Lutheran Church Celebrates 30 Years
Congratulations to Vinje Lutheran Church on 30 years of membership! For over 150 years, Vinje has gathered to worship and serve the community. Join the Vinje congregation for worship on Sundays at 9:30am and Wednesdays at 6:00pm. Pictured in the first row are Pastor Justin Ask, Chamber Diplomat and Vinje Church President Shelly Bormann (Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota), and Tanya Schunk. Second row: Chamber Diplomat Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance), Karen Wojahn, Sara Bos, and Diplomat Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc). Third row: Pastor Dane Skilbred, Hope Thompson, Melissa Hansen, Pastor Andres Albertsen, and Chris Cortez.
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