Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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Join Us for a Chamber Connection!
Join us for a Chamber Connection on April 23rd at 7:30am at Willmar Electric (2405 Trott Ave SW, Willmar, MN, US, 56201) and help us celebrate their 101st anniversary! The Red Carpet entertainment will be announced at this event. Come ready to mingle with other local business people and learn what's new in the business community. Bring $1 and your business card for networking and a light breakfast. Masks and physical distancing are required.
Complimentary SBDC Virtual Marketing Series
Westwood Cafe Celebrates 20 Years of Membership
Congratulations to Scott West of Westwood Café on 20 years of membership! Located across the street from beautiful Green Lake in downtown Spicer, Westwood Café is a favorite breakfast and lunch destination "for locals and other special people." Westwood Café offers daily specials and is open for indoor dining or take out. Stop by Westwood for a family-friendly dining experience with great service.

Pictured left to right are Chamber Diplomats Ryan Nelson (Loffler Companies), Kim Madsen (Woodland Centers and K. Madsen Consulting), Chamber Board member John Wallin (West Central Industries), Scott West, Diplomat Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc), Carla Kahle-Miller (Design West Ltd), Board member Dawn Stahl (US Bank), and Diplomat Suzanne Hass (Allstate Insurance).
Community Christian School Fundraiser
The online auction begins Saturday, April 17 and ends Saturday, April 24 at 12:00pm!
First Dollar: Once Again Consignment Shop
Congratulations to Joyce Kjolsing of Once Again Consignment Shop on her First Dollar of clear profit! Located in the Kandi Plaza, Once Again Consignment Shop sells household items, furniture, designer handbags, artwork and jewelry. Joyce has been in the retail business for years and is happy to be back in her hometown of Willmar. Stop by to check it out! You're sure to find something unique.

Pictured left to right are Chamber Ambassadors Sara DeRoo (Christianson PLLP), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Joyce Kjolsing, Doug Kuehnast (United Prairie Bank), Renee Nolting (West Central Industries), Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), and Dawn Stahl (US Bank).
Southwest Regional Affordable Housing Forum
Upcoming Chamber Connections
The picture above is from the April 16th Chamber Connection at the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA. Thank you to everyone that attended!

April 23 - Willmar Electric
April 30 - The Village
May 7 - GrandStay Hotel & Suites
May 14 - Host Needed
May 21 - Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
Coming Up this Week at Your Chamber
Thursday, April 22, 7:00am - Chamber Board Meeting - Zoom
Friday, April 23, 7:30am - Chamber Connection - Willmar Electric
Friday, April 23, 12:00pm - Red Carpet Committee - Hybrid
Monday, April 26, 11:30am - 20 Year Membership Milestone - Appliance and Home Center
Tuesday, April 27, 8:30amn - 50 Year Membership Milestone - Northern States Supply
Tuesday, April 27, 9:30am - 50 Year Membership Milestone - Border States
Tuesday, April 27, 10:00am - 50 Year Membership Milestone - Floor to Ceiling

Interested in learning more about one of the Chamber volunteer committees? Contact the Chamber to "test drive" a committee(s) of interest and sit in on one of the meetings to see if its a good fit for you!
Stay Connected with YOUR Chamber!
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