Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Chamber Connection
Join us Friday morning at 7:30am at the Willmar Civic Center! Bring $1 and your business card to connect with others and enjoy a light breakfast. Learn what's new with the WarHawks and how they are involved in the community.
West Central Minnesota Job Fair
Participation is EASY and there is NO COST for your business!

  1. Create a virtual booth using the user guide and by visiting the Premier Virtual site
  2. Include your logo, images, information about your company, links to available job openings, contact information, resumes, and more
  3. Be available at your computer from 11 am – 2 pm to be virtually present to answer questions and interact with job seekers

The benefits are rewarding!
  • After you’ve created your booth you will be listed as a participating business on our promotion; including on social media, posters, and websites
  • You will receive a short training session on how to navigate the live-chat with job seekers
  • You’ll have skilled job seekers right at your fingertips! The EDC and partners are working with colleges, high schools and career staffing services to recruit qualified job seekers
  • The Virtual Job Fair is reaching LARGER WEST CENTRAL MINNESOTA communities including Kandiyohi, Redwood and Renville Counties thus far!
Truly Home Real Estate Celebrates First Dollar
Congratulations to owner and broker Tina Giernet and realtor Lisa Wahlof of Truly Home Real Estate on their First Dollar! Tina and Lisa specialize in residential and lakeshore but also have experience with all facets of real estate sales. Pictured with Tina and Lisa are City of Spicer Mayor Denny Baker and Chamber Ambassadors Renee Nolting (West Central Industries), Dawn Stahl (U.S. Bank), Mary Hagen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Amber Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Julie Anderson (Kensington Insurance Agency), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Kami Anez (Anez Consulting), and Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie Bank).
City of Willmar Seeks Comp Plan Reviewers
The City of Willmar is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan which will guide its growth and development over the next decade or two. A comprehensive plan is the adopted official statement of a legislative body of a local government that sets forth goals, policies, and guidelines intended to direct the present and future physical, social, and economic development that occurs within its planning jurisdiction.
 
The City of Willmar is using a work group to go through the plan with a fine tooth comb, chapter by chapter, to verify data and texts within the document. Each member can pick the chapter they want to review. Chapters range from land use to economic development and demographics. We are seeking a broad swath of committee members, so multiple perspectives are a part of the review process. Please contact Justice Walker at jwalker@willmarmn.gov or (320) 214-5184 if you may be interested.
Mark Your Calendars!
New Member Welcome
neXt Educational Event
Nominate a Community Leader
The Chamber gives out an Emerging Young Leader, MILO, and Exemplary Leadership award. Do you know someone that should receive recognition for their outstanding contributions? Let us know!
Host a Chamber Connection
Why Host a Chamber Connection?
  • Educate local leaders about your business
  • Increase exposure of the goods and/or services you offer
  • Promote an upcoming event or milestone
  • Make connections with local business people and community leaders
  • Show off your facility
Coming Up This Week
Wednesday, February 8th at 4:00pm - Grand Re-Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Cash Wise Foods
Thursday, February 10th at 3:30pm - neXT Educational at Zorbaz
Friday, February 11th at 7:30am - Willmar WarHawks Chamber Connection
Friday, February 11th at 12:00pm - Ambassador Meeting at Dooley's Petroleum, Inc.
Stay Connected with YOUR Chamber!
www.willmarareachamber.com
chamber@willmarareachamber.com
 (320) 235-0300