Tuesday, November 10, 2020
This month's e-newsletter brought to you by Chairman's Circle Level Member
Last Wednesday was a beautiful day to celebrate Project Turnabout's Women’s Residential/Outpatient Center groundbreaking with TerWisscha Construction, Inc. and ribbon cutting! On behalf of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and its Ambassadors, congratulations to the Project Turnabout team and thank you for all that you do to help children, families, and communities overcome addiction and lead better lives.
Do You Have a Passion for Agri-Business? 
If you have a passion for agri-business consider joining the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee! The mission of the Agri-Business Committee is to promote agri-business in the Willmar Lakes Area and establish a link in communication and education between the agriculture and non-agriculture business communities. Contact the Chamber to learn more!
Carris Health Foundation Annual Gala
Carris Health Foundation cordially invites you to join them for their Virtual Gala! In the comfort of your home, you will be able to watch and interact with the shortened live event.
  • Hosts, Dr. David and Chris Newcomer, will welcome you 
  • Carris Health Foundation Board Chair, Mick Quinn, will serve as emcee and check in with a few house parties
  • Silent Auction items will include collectibles, yummy treats, unique experiences, and a surprise or two
  • Gala favorite, Kristine Fladeboe Duininck, of Fladeboe Auctioneers, will lead the Live Auction bidding and pledge section
  • You'll hear stories of how Carris Health-Rice Hospice has impacted lives and how your gifts will make a difference
  • Hear from frontline staff, and a patient about their COVID experiences
  • Special music and home watch parties will all add to the fun!
 
The Annual Gala is the premiere fund-raising event to support the work of Carris Health Hospitals and Clinics. 2020 Annual Gala proceeds will benefit Carris Health – Rice Hospice services and COVID-19 Emergency Care.
Interested in Hosting a Chamber Connection?
Chamber Connections are a great way to invite local business people to your business to share what services you offer and what exciting things are going on with your business! Chamber Connections take place every Friday morning (with the exceptions of January and July) 7:30-8:30am at the sponsoring business. Please note that Zoom is an alternative for businesses that are not large enough for physical distancing or do not feel comfortable hosting an in-person event with COVID-19.
Join us for our next virtual Chamber Connection hosted by Heartland Orthopedic Specialists on Friday, November 13th at 7:30am! The Chamber Connection will adjourn with door prizes.

Meeting ID: 846 8775 2139
Passcode: 882260
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