Chamber E-Connection
Marshall Area Chamber Weekly Events Newsletter
January 8th | 2021
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Upcoming Events
We will offer this in-person and on Zoom.

Thursday, January 14th

Chamber 101
Are you interested in learning how to make the most out of your membership or are you just curious as to what the Chamber can do for your business? Join us at the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Office to hear from Chamber staff and volunteers about the programs, benefits and services that are available to Chamber members. Whether you are a brand new member, a longtime member or just want to learn more about membership this is the event for you! Also, learn about some of the enhancements that businesses can now use with their business listing and more!
"Making Lyon County Home" 2nd Floor Exhibit Gallery Opens
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 11 AM

Lyon County Museum
The Note Gallery Saturday Sessions
January 9:
Mixers & Microphones

January 16:
Home studio recording & effects

January 23:
Music Theory Basics

Call 507-401-3500
Marshall's "Best in Snow" Virtual Snowman Building Contest
To register call Marshall Community Services at 507-537-6767.
SMSU Softball Camps
January 10, 17, 24, 31

Pitching & Catching Location: RA Facility on SMSU Campus

Hitting & Fielding Location: PE Gym on SMSU Campus


4th-7th Grade
8th-12th Grade

Army National Guard 101
Monday, January 18
6:30-7:30 PM

To register they can call the MCS office at 507-537-6767.
Fay is practical, down to earth, patient, empathetic, compassionate, & easy to relate to!
She has lived on a farm in Southwest Minnesota for 30 years, been married for 33 years, and is the mother of four boys.
Through her professional experience as a counselor, along with her personal experiences of obstacles in her own life, Fay has valuable knowledge, information, tools and insights to share.

Tuesday, January 19th (12-1 pm)

Women's Connect & Young Professionals Event
featuring Fay Prairie
6 Vital Strategies to achieve any GOAL

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A relationship you’d like to revive?
A financial status you’d like to attain?
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Join  Fay Prairie Perspectives | Facebook for ‘Ask Fay Anything’ live each Friday night at 6 pm CST. Anonymously submit questions and topics at www.askfayanything.com
RESET with the Marshall Area YMCA
Free 6-Week Transformation

Starts February 1st

Text RESET to
844-229-9622 to join.
 
  • This is a free community-wide event, open to everyone.
  • You do not have to be a member of the YMCA.
  • Everything can be done from your living room.
  • You can find a short 90-second video about the challenge here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdOCaDGfW_8 
 
The RESET challenge begins on February 1st and concludes mid-March.
  • To register, simply text the word “RESET” to 844-229-9622
  • Participants commit to 30-minutes of movement, 5-days per week, for 6-weeks.
  • All content will be delivered virtually.
  • Participants will have access to virtual trainer workouts, virtual fitness classes, and MORE.
  • There are options for every fitness level
  • Registered participants will receive content 3-days per week in the form of text messages on Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays. 
The Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the State of Ag event on Tuesday, August 25th under the Hoop Barn at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. More than ever, it will be important to hold this event to gain awareness in the agriculture community.  
Business News
2021 Session Priorities
The MN Chamber of Commerce Session Priorities event was held virtually this year due to the pandemic. This is normally an event where Chambers, businesses and legislators throughout the State get together on the eve of the legislative session to hear from the Governor and the House & Senate majority & minority about their priorities in the upcoming legislative session.


Mauland, CEO of North Star Mutual, to retire in March
Article courtesy of Marshall Independent

JAN 4, 2021
 
After working at North Star Mutual Insurance Company for 42 years, 20 years as president and CEO, Jeff Mauland has announced he will be retiring March 2.
“During my time at North Star I have been witness to a lot of ups and downs, and have been blessed to work with great people during that time,” said Mauland. “Many of those people have moved on, retired, and made way for a new generation to experience this great industry and company family. It is with mixed emotions to announce that I too will follow this path and plan to retire as CEO of North Star in March. I am looking forward to retirement, but will certainly miss all the people I have worked with over the years.”

A graduate of Southwest State University in Marshall, Jeff began a job as an inspector/field underwriter for North Star in February of 1979. He later moved into the home office as an underwriter, working with the Personal Lines, Farm, and Commercial Underwriting departments. In 1987, Jeff became assistant underwriting manager for the company and in 1990 was named operations coordinator. He was elevated to vice president of Administrative Services in 1992. In 1996, Jeff was named sr. vice president and shortly after, he was also named secretary of the company. In 1999, Jeff was elected to the North Star board of directors and became executive vice president of the company. He was elevated to the position of president in 2001.

During Mauland’s time as president, the company has been blessed with tremendous growth and financial success. The company made major advances in technology and automation as it moved from manual processes to automated systems. North Star also expanded into Iowa, Wisconsin, and Kansas and completed a major building addition in 2015, nearly doubling the size of the home office.

“North Star has been my home for so long, and I am very proud of the company it is today. When I first started, we had 93,000 policies, $12.6 million in Written Premium and $7.7 million in Policyholder Reserves. Today, we have over 345,000 policies, approximately $475 million in Written Premium and $640 million in Policyholder Reserves,” said Mauland, reflecting on the growth over the years. “This will be a smooth transition. We have great people, the company is in excellent shape financially, and looking ahead, we are in great position for continued growth and success. We will continue to work hard to meet the ever-changing needs of our policyholders, agents and industry through new technology and new offerings. One thing that will not change is our commitment to personable service and relationships. This has been key to our success over the past century and will be moving forward.”

Pete Hellie was named president of the company last May and will succeed Mauland as CEO upon Jeff’s retirement.
Mauland served as a director for NAMICO from 2004-2010 and served as MAFMIC chairman in 2013. He has also served as chairman of the Insurance Federation of Minnesota and has served on the board of directors of the American Association of Insurance Services (AAIS). He holds an AU (Associate in Underwriting) and CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) designation. Jeff is also very involved with his community and has participated in a number of organizations over the years, including Lions Club, church committees, and the newly established Cottonwood Area Community Foundation.

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Chamber Member Job Postings
This is FREE for Chamber Members! 
Log in to your ChamberMaster account and post now! Not sure how to log in? 
Call the Chamber at 507-532-4484 or email chamber@marshallmn.org to learn how.

  • Avera Marshall
  • Dietary Aide - Benefit Eligible!
  • LPN - Avera Tyler Long Term Care - As Needed!
  • Registered Nurse - Avera Tyler - As Needed!
  • Registered Nurse - Med/Surg As needed! - Avera Tyler
  • Registered Nurse - Med/Surg & CCU
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - As needed!
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - Part Time!
  • Nursing Services Supervisor - RN
  • RN - Clinical Nurse Educator
  • Clinic RN -
  • Restorative Therapy CNA
  • RN-Clinical Coordinator
  • C.N.A. - Sign on bonus & We could pay 100% of your college tuition!
  • Dietary Manager
  • Director of Nursing
  • Care Assistant - Several Positions Available in Marshall, Granite Falls and Tyler!
  • Nursing Services Supervisor - RN
  • Patient Service Rep/Registration
  • Medical Laboratory Technician - Part time/Benefit eligible
  • Radiology Technologist - Part Time/Benefit Eligible!
  • BH Electronics
  • Electronic Assembler
  • North Star Mutual Insurance Company
  • Agency/Support Services Technician
  • Internal Audit Technician
  • Marshall Public Schools
  • Crossing Guard Substitute
  • Paraprofessional Substitute
  • Substitute Custodian
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Substitute Daycare Aide
  • Substitute Media Aide
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Schwan's Home Delivery
  • Consumer Care Rep
  • Material Handler
  • Route Sales Representative
  • Route Team Lead
  • Senior Buyer
  • Boulder Creek Assisted Living
  • Nursing Assistant (HHA) (CNA) (TMA)
  • Vast Broadband
  • Business Account Executive
  • Sleep Inn & Suites
  • Assistant General Manager
  • New Horizons Crisis Center
  • Parenting Time Monitor
  • Marshall Area Chamber & Visit Marshall
  • Marketing/Social Media Intern
  • City of Marshall
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Ralco
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Vishay
  • Entry Level Production
  • Entry Level Production - Part Time

Any Chamber member may submit job postings! Ask about your login by emailing chamber@marshallmn.org or call the Chamber at 532-4484.
Chamber E-Connection Guidelines and Policies
Newsletter Goals and Audience
The purpose of the Chamber E-Connection newsletter is to share our members' events with other business and community members. It is an informational newsletter and helps to promote our member businesses and their events. Each Friday, our newsletter is sent to over 1,800 individuals. Our separate emails are sent to the same list, but are held especially for our Chamber events and Business After Hours.

Newsletter Policy
E-Connection events are included based on requests from the member business. The following criteria are
requested by the Marshall Area Chamber for event submissions:
  • Events flyers or submissions must be an actual event. We do not include sales or promotions.
  • Events can be included in the E-Connection for one week free of charge, and you have the option
  • of adding one additional week for $20.
  • Submissions must be sent the Wednesday prior to that Friday's E-Connection to be included email chamber@marshallmn.org
  • All event flyers are for Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce members only.