Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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You're Invited: Chamber Connection
Please join us Friday morning at 7:30am at Mid-Minnesota Development Commission! Bring $1 and your business card to connect with others, enjoy a light breakfast, and get a chance to win door prizes.
Golf Classic Champions
Congratulations to the Ten17 Media team: Tyler Gehrking, Jayme Sczublewski, Ben Hooper, and Jon Beaver for taking first place at the 32nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic with a score of -16!
Four Days of Fun for Everyone!
Join the Diplomats Committee!
The mission of the Diplomats Committee is to advocate and promote programs which create an added-value to the members through their investment. Diplomats are responsible for presenting Membership Milestones and Lunch with Leaders. It's a great way to expand your network, promote your business, and learn about different businesses in the community. The Diplomats meet the third Monday of every month at noon. Contact the Chamber if you may be interested in volunteering as a Diplomat.
Vision 2040 Leadership Application Open
Vision 2040 Leadership is accepting applications for the upcoming cohort beginning on September 9th. Click the link below to learn more and apply!
First Dollar: Chaw's Asian Market
Congratulations to Hteh Hteh Hta Rue, Saw Bwa, and Ya Chaw (not pictured) on their First Dollar! Hteh and her family are refugees from Thailand and are originally from Myanmar. She is a proud graduate of the Kandiyohi County & City of Willmar EDC Elevate class. Located across from Holiday on Highway 12, Chaw's Asian Market offers a variety of foods that are hard to find in the region. Stop in to check out their wide selection of goods.

Pictured left to right are Ambassadors Dawn Stahl (US Bank), Julie Morris (Kensington Insurance), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Hteh Hteh Hta Rue, Saw Bwa, Michelle Marotzke (Mid-Minnesota Development Commission), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), and Kami Anez (Anez Consulting).
Accepting Nominations for the Chamber Board
The WLA Chamber is soliciting nominations for its Board of Directors. Board terms are three years and begin on January 1, 2022 and end on December 30, 2024. The time commitment is roughly 8-10 hours per month. Members in good standing are eligible to be nominated and qualify for election. Nominations may be emailed or mailed to Ken Warner by August 13th.
Community Shoe Sale
Save the Dates
Coming Up this Week at Your Chamber
Thursday, August 12th at 2:00pm - Kandiyohi County Fair Membership Milestone
Friday, August 13th at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at Mid-Minnesota Development Commission
Friday, August 13th at 12:00pm - Ambassador Meeting at The Goodness
Monday, August 16th at 12:00pm - Diplomats Meeting at The Chamber
Stay Connected with YOUR Chamber!
www.willmarareachamber.com
chamber@willmarareachamber.com
 (320) 235-0300