Tuesday, January 12, 2021
This e-newsletter is brought to you by Chairman's Circle member:
Reserve Your Ad by Friday!
The Chamber ADvantage is a marketing tool to promote your business, product or service to nearly 700 chamber members and their employees! Chamber ADvantages are sent out quarterly (February, May, August and November).
 
Steps to be included in the February Chamber ADvantage:
  1. Contact the Chamber to make your reservation. Space is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis.
  2. Send in payment along with 700 copies of your advertisement to the Chamber by January 15th. Payment must be paid in advance for your flyer to be included.
Want to be a Leader in Your Community?
Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar have vacancies on the following County Boards and City Commissions:

  • Zoning Appeals - Two
  • Municipal Utilities Commission - One
  • Planning Commission - Two 
  • Park & Recreation - One 
  • Cable Advisory Committee - Two 
  • EDC Operations Board - One 
  • Airport Commission - Two
First Dollar: Kafé La Baja
The Chamber Ambassadors were happy to present Lilly (owner), Becca (manager), and Spencer of Kafé La Baja with their First Dollar of clear profit. Stop by Kafé La Baja for one of their famous burritos, fresh tapas, or a coffee/tea to go!
Reserve Your Chamber Connection Today!
Chamber Connections may be hosted in person or virtually. If in person, all physical distancing guidelines and regulations must be followed. Chamber Connections will be held bi-monthly through June 2021. Please see the tentative schedule linked below for available dates.
 
Why host a Chamber Connection?
  • Educate local businessmen and women about your business
  • Increase exposure of the goods and/or services you offer
  • Make connections with local businessmen and women
  • Show off your facility
Last Chance to Sign Up!
Are you or someone you know curious about Zoom but hesitant/too intimidated to jump on a call? Join Heather Christensen of Envisioneering, LLC to see what you’ve been missing and learn the fundamentals in a safe e-learning environment! The second half hour of the course will be dedicated to a question and answer session. Interested in the course but need help getting started? Contact the Chamber and we’d be happy to help you log in!
Membership Milestone: Checks Cashed
Congratulations to Chris Bennett and Russ Bennett of Checks Cashed on 20 years of membership with the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce!

Checks Cashed is a money services business offering check cashing for all types of checks: payroll, insurance, cashiers, tax and more. With the lowest cost money orders in Willmar, they also provide payday loan services and Western Union wire transfers.
Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline Workforce Community Conversation
Learn about Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline and how it can help your company meet its workforce needs, especially during these challenging times. Join Pipeline staff in a fast-paced and interactive web-based community conversation to share your unique workforce challenges and successes affecting your business and your community, connect with other business leaders and learn about Minnesota Dual-Training Pipeline.

Wednesday, January 27
9:00-10:00am
Webex
Stay Connected with YOUR Chamber!
 320-235-0300