News from Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Pictured left to right - Jessie Jacobson, Greg Swenson, Chad Bastin (Willmar Sales), Doug Kuehnast, Mary Hagen, Bruce Bastin (Willmar Sales), Matt Stark, Bud Bonnema (Willmar Sales), Mitch Neal, Jan Queenan and Ken Quist.

Webtomix

Webtomix

237 4th Street NW

Willmar, MN

(320) 905-8529

Pictured left to right - Ken Quist, Greg Swenson, Matt Stark, Gene Ward (Owner), Doug Kuehnast, Jan Queenan, Mary Hagen, Jessie Jacobson and Mitch Neal.

Upcoming Events

*July 21st - Melvin's Boat Cruise - 4:30-6:30 p.m. Pizza Buffet Cruise, $25 per person, RSVP to next@willmarareachamber.com.

*August 4th - Mobile Devices Tutorial by Dave Dykshoorn - 12-1 p.m. at the MinnWest Technology Campus. RSVP to dykshoorn@gmail.com.

*August 11th - MinnWest Technology Campus Tour - 9 a.m. Tour begins in Building 1700.

*August 11th - Life Work Balance/Self Care by Elizabeth Adamski - 4 p.m. Location TBD. RSVP to next@willmarareachamber.com.

*August 25th - Golf Outing - Eagle Creek Golf Course - Tee Time 3 p.m.

*September 13th - Financial Planning Seminar by Ken Quist -

12-1 p.m. at The Oaks at Eagle Creek. Lunch is provided.

*October 7th - Chamber Connection - 7:30-8:30 a.m. - Location pending.

Continue to check the website - www.nextwillmar.com and Facebook for future events and details.

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Member Benefits Program

Chamber Referral Program

22nd Annual Golf Classic

August 1 ~ 12 noon shotgun start

Eagle Creek Golf Course

$65 ~ Course Member

$75 ~ Non Course Member

A reminder to reserve your spot for the 22nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic to be held on Monday, August 1st at Eagle Creek Golf Course in Willmar. This year's theme is "Rock 'n Roll". You can register as a team, or as an individual, and we will find you a foursome. This is a great event for staff teams, networking with other businesses and for fun. To register, call the Chamber office at 235-0300 or e-mail Mike at mnegen@willmarareachamber.com. Reservations taken until July 27th!

After 34 Years of Public Service,

Mick is retiring!

Please join us on Friday, July 29, 2011

at The Oaks at Eagle Creek

5:30 p.m. - Mixer

6:15 p.m. - Dinner

(Walleye/Steak Combo - $22 person)

Kindly RSVP: PO Box 755, Willmar, MN 56201

(Please include check for meals made out to The Oaks)

Questions, contact Kevin Haliday, 214-5166;

Marv Calvin, 235-1354

or Audrey Peterson, 214-5161

Set Sail With NeXt...

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Melvin's in Spicer ~ 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Cost ~ $25/person

The Willmar Lakes Area NeXt is gathering for a fun, informal cruise around Green Lake on the Melvin's houseboat.

We would like to invite you to join us for food and drinks while we relax on the water and mingle with other like-minded individuals.

We encourage you to bring your spouse, significant other or invite friends who may be interested in NeXt!

Thursday, July 21st ~ 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Meet at Melvin's in Spicer (boat departs promptly at 4:30 p.m.)
Tickets are $25/person ~ includes a pizza buffet

To RSVP, call the Chamber at 320.235.0300 or email next@willmarareachamber.com.

Golf Classic ~ Door Prizes and Bag Stuffers

The 22nd Annual Golf Classic will be held on Monday, August 1st at the Eagle Creek Golf Course in Willmar. We are looking for items to be raffled off at dinner (golf balls, gift certificates, coolers, lawn chairs, etc.). This is a great way to extend the visibility and goodwill of your company.

Email Mike at mnegen@willmarareachamber.com for more details.

Join us for our 20th Year!

Leadership Perspectives is a dynamic and educational leadership training experience sponsored by the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber with financial support provided by the City of Willmar, Kandiyohi County and the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission. The leadership training program will begin on September 8th with an orientation and concludes with a graduation ceremony May 19, 2012.

Whether you are a native of Willmar, or new to the area, Leadership Perspectives is the training tool for you. If you have been active in community activities and wish to enhance your leadership skills or are just contemplating your community involvement, Leadership Perspectives could be the "starting point" for you.

Leadership Perspectives, now entering its 20th year, will be an opportunity to learn more about...yourself, team building, leadership skills, the history surrounding the Willmar area, economic growth, local social service organizations, educational trends, important issues facing our local government, business technology and opportunities to become involved in community and Chamber projects that interest you.

To those company leaders who are seeking community leadership training for their employees, this is an excellent opportunity to discover the resources we have available in the Willmar Lakes Area. Alumni from Leadership Perspectives will inform you about friendships, networking, training and experiences that have had an impact on both their professional and personal lives.

Register early as the class does have a maximum number of 35 participants. Brochures are being printed and will be mailed soon. If you would like more information about the program or would like to register, please call Diane at the Chamber office at 235-0300 or email doleary@willmarareachamber.com.

Are You Using It?

Chamber members can post their events, job vacancies and "hot deals" easily on the Chamber's website. Each member can log in directly to their own page to manage their communications, add/delete representatives, register for programs and much more. We are pleased to offer this outstanding member benefit at no extra cost to members!

Chamber Member Login - Update your profile and employee representatives on our website! Register for Chamber functions!
Hot Deals - Check out exclusive Chamber member "Hot Deals" and coupons. Don't forget to post yours!
Community Calendar - Trying to figure out what is going on in the area? We have the go to events calendar. Have an event to share? Add it to ours!
Job Opportunities - Have a job vacancy? Post it here! Need a job? Look at the opportunities.
Online Business Directory - Enjoy the referrals from the thousands of visitors to our website. One of the many benefits of being a Chamber member is a listing and link on our Online Business Directory!

All you need to start promoting your business today is your Login and Password.

For an introduction on how to use this great marketing tool, click here.

If you need further assistance or would like to learn more about ChamberMaster, please contact the Chamber office at 320.235.0300 or email mnegen@willmarareachamber.com.

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Strategies for Smart Giving:

When to Say "Yes" and How to Say "No"

Mark you calendar's for August 11th! We invite you to join your business peers on August 11th from 8:30 - 10 a.m. at the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce in the EBO Board Room.

This workshop helps businesses better understand why and how they give and how they can be more strategic about what they give and to whom - in other words, when to say "yes" and how to say "no" to many requests for assistance from nonprofit and community groups.

Watch upcoming e-newsletters for more information.

1393 square feet for rent - currently office space with 3 offices and conference room. Could be turned to retail space with removal of interior walls. Located on busy East Highwy 12 next to Subway.

Coming this fall will be close to 14,000 square feet of office space located in Building Three Thirty in downtown Willmar. One block west of the hospital and one block east of the Court House.

Tom Amberg, Realtor

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