Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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The Chamber office will be closed late morning through early afternoon on Friday, May 6th for the Highway 23 Gaps Groundbreaking.
Chamber Connection
Join us Friday at 7:30am at Erbert and Gerbert's and Pep's Barber Shop. Don't forget to bring $1 and your business card for coffee, conversation, and a chance at door prizes!
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Unemployment Tax Changes
The Minnesota Legislature has passed, and Governor Walz has signed into law, a Trust Fund Replenishment bill. The new law reduces the amount of unemployment tax and assessments a taxpaying employer will owe in 2022. The bill includes $2.7 billion to refill the state's unemployment insurance fund, $500 million in bonus payments to frontline workers, and $190 million for the Walz administration's response to the pandemic. The frontline worker bonuses will average $750 for 667,000 workers. The bonus pay will be distributed to workers in 15 industries eligible for the checks, including health care, grocery stores, food service and child care.
Registration Open!
Cell Phone Repair Celebrates 5 Years
Congratulations to Rollie Goulson of CPR Cell Phone Repair on 5 years of membership! From cracked screens and water damage to computer tune-ups and more, CPR Cell Phone Repair is your one-stop electronics repair shop! Don't want to fix your device? Browse their certified pre-owned devices to find one that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Volunteers Needed!
Welcome to the Chamber!
Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
Tickets are also available for purchase and pick up at the Chamber.
Lunch with Leaders
Free Educational Event
Chamber Community Job Board
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 (320) 235-0300.






Coming Up This Week
Thursday, May 5th at 6:30am - Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at the Willmar Conference Center
Friday, May 6th at 7:30am - Chamber Connection at Erbert & Gerbert's / Pep's
Monday, May 9th at 9:15am - CCS Fifth Grade Ag Tour at Louriston Dairy
Monday, May 9th at 12:15am - Lakeland Fifth Grade Ag Tour at Louriston Dairy
Tuesday, May 10th at 11:00am - Student Job Fair and Career Expo at the Willmar High School Gym
Tuesday, May 10th at 4:00pm - Ribbon Cutting at Heritage Exteriors
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