Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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Join Us for a Chamber Connection!
Join us for a Chamber Connection on Friday, May 7th at 7:30am at The GrandStay Hotel and Suites (15980 Hwy 23 NE, Spicer, MN 56288)! Bring $1 and your business card for networking and a light breakfast. 
Northern States Supply Celebrates 50 Years of Membership
Congratulations to Tim Minter, Jason Bedel, Chris Wharton, and Tina Erpenbach of Northern States Supply on 5️0️ years! Northern States Supply is an employee-owned company dedicated to being the leading distributor of quality products at a competitive price. Headquartered in Willmar, MN, Northern States Supply has seven locations: Willmar, MN; St. Cloud, MN; Mankato, MN; Duluth, MN; Sioux Falls, SD; Fargo, ND; and Bismarck, ND. Northern States Supply has a knowledgeable, experienced staff who is ready to help you. Many staff members have been with the company for over 25 years!

Pictured left to right are Chamber Board member John Wallin (West Central Industries), Jason Bedel, Tim Minter, Chris Wharton, Chamber Board Chair-Elect Jared Voge (Bolton & Menk, Inc.), Tina Erpenbach, Chamber President Ken Warner, Chamber Diplomat Mary Warszynski (Employment Plus and General Mailing), Chamber Board Chair Paul Kuehneman (Jennie-O), Chamber Diplomat Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc), Chamber Board members Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf), Dawn Stahl (U.S. Bank) and Jeffrey Duininck (Duininck), and Chamber Diplomat Christina Williams (R&J Tours).
Floor to Ceiling Celebrates 50 Years of Membership
Congratulations to Steve Johnson, Mike Brown (not pictured), Jesse Swenson, John Glimsdal, Jeremy Kalevik, Hannah Mikkelson, Tammy Swenson, Briana Jensen, Dawn Preslicka, Joann Bailey, Deb Bonnema, and Chastity Dolezal of Floor to Ceiling on 5️0️ years! Floor to Ceiling is a full service flooring store with the furniture and the accessories to make your home beautiful. They help you personalize your space to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. You dream it and Floor to Ceiling will make it happen! Stop by for personalized design services and free in home estimates.

Pictured with the Floor to Ceiling Team are Chamber Board member Jeffrey Duininck (Duininck), Chamber President Ken Warner, Chamber Board Chair-Elect Jared Voge (Bolton & Menk, Inc.), Chamber Board Chair Paul Kuehneman (Jennie-O), Chamber Diplomats Mary Warszynski (Employment Plus and General Mailing) and Jon Schmidt (DATASuccess, Inc), Chamber Board members Alana Ziehl (Kandiyohi County Food Shelf) and Dawn Stahl (US Bank), Chamber Diplomat Christina Williams (R&J Tours), and Chamber Board member and Diplomat Kathryn Mueller (Christianson PLLP).
Marketing Grant - Grow Your Business and Reach Customers!
Forum Communications has established a one million dollar matching grant fund to assist locally-owned businesses during this challenging time. They are committed to helping businesses reach customers and invite all to apply today for a matching marketing dollars grant.
Complimentary SBDC Virtual Marketing Series
Complimentary Wellness Course
Did you know that May is Employee Health and Fitness Month? Join us for a live Wellness Wins webinar focused on tips and resources for staying well in the workplace!
Upcoming Chamber Connections
May 7 - GrandStay Hotel & Suites
May 14 - No Chamber Connection
May 21 - Heartland Orthopedic Specialists
May 28 - No Chamber Connection
June 4 - Host Needed!
June 11 - Host Needed!
June 18 - Supreme Lending
June 25 - Willmar Fests
Coming Up this Week at Your Chamber
Wednesday, May 5, 11:30am - Golf Classic Meeting - Eagle Creek
Thursday, May 6, 10:00am - First Dollar - Supreme Lending
Thursday, May 6, 10:30am - First Dollar - NuVisions
Friday, May 7, 7:30am - Chamber Connection - GrandStay
Friday, May 7, 12:00pm - Public Policy
Tuesday, May 11, 7:30am - Grow MN! Meeting - Chamber EBO Board Room

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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