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~ May 25th - No Connection -
Memorial Weekend
~ Reminder - No Chamber
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Member Corner Updates | |
New Members:
~ Q's HeadGear
1605 1st Street South
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 262-3373
Contact: Sam Wood &
Steve Peppin (co-owners)
~ Harberts Ice Cream Shop
924 1st Street South
Willmar, MN 56201
(651) 308-6894
Contact: Steve Harberts
Member Changes/Drops:
~ Nothing to report this week |
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Ambassadors Present
1st Dollars | |
Watch next weeks e-newsletter for more 1st Dollar presentations. |
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Upcoming Events
See article at the right for detailed information!
Continue to check the website - www.nextwillmar.com and Facebook for future events and details. |
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Questions About ChamberMaster? To watch the tutorial video | |
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Click on the iCardinal icon above to view the "Willmar Technology & Education Fund" brochure. A Matching Fund Initiative with Willmar Public Schools. | | |
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Hot Deal Postings
for April |
- Kandi Entertainment Center - Buy One Get One Half Off
- Kandi Entertainment Center - Pins, Pizza and Pop 4 Pack
- Kandi Entertainment Center - Happy Birthday Deal
- Tires Plus - Brakes - $25 Off/Free Inspection
- Tires Plus - Towin - $10 off any Tow
- Willmar Fests Inc. - Coupon for "FREE" Admission to Queen's Splash Pool Party
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Minnesota Chamber Meeting
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
8:00 - 9:00 am
The Oaks at Eagle Creek
Government may be divided, but the Minnesota Chamber remains united in our goal to strengthen the business environment and improve the lives of all Minnesotans.
As we prepare for 2013, two issues especially draw our attention:
- Establish the Minnesota Chamber as a leader with respect to tax reform. We seek to develop a revenue-neutral plan that will improve the competitiveness of Minnesota businesses of all types and sizes, plus make the state's revenue system more stable and predictable.
- Establish the Minnesota Chamber as a leader with respect to higher ed reform. Employers, whether enjoying good times or bad times, are challenged to find skilled workers. We have an opportunity for Minnesota to distinguish itself as the "skilled worker state."
As a member-driven organization, our first step in developing legislative policies and priority issues begins with you. Your feedback will help to review and revise current policies, and, equally important, identify new issues that impact your ability to compete and expand your business in Minnesota. The meeting also will include a brief overview of the 2012 legislative session, and a quick look ahead to the elections this fall.
We are here to listen.
Please join us at The Oaks at Eagle Creek on Wednesday, May 30th from 8:00 - 9:00 am. Click here to sign up! |
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Chamber Connections
There will not be a Chamber Connection this Friday due to the Memorial Day weekend.
Chamber Connections will resume on September 14th.
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Citizen Solutions Healthcare Community Conversation
Wednesday, May 23rd
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Willmar Senior Citizen Community Center
Help improve our healthcare system. Citizen Solutions is engaging Minnesotans in a different kind of conversation to help fix healthcare, and your voice is needed too. Minnesotans from all walks of life - small business owners, parents, farmers, seniors and others - are coming together to share their experiences and perspectives. This is your chance to get directly involved in a statewide effort to improve the healthcare system in Minnesota.
Please join us on Wednesday, May 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Willmar Senior Citizen Community Center. Click here to register or call Amanda Stewart at (612) 770-7860.
Sponsored by the Citizen's League and the Bush Foundation. |
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19th Annual Aggie Open
Monday, June 25th
11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
Little Crow Country Club
Attention Golfers - Watch your mail for your invitation to the 19th Annual Aggie Open. Cost: $75/person which includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, sleeve of golf balls and dinner. Your payment to the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce will confirm your reservation.
Businesses - Looking for a way to promote your business? Consider donating items to put in our goodie bags for the Aggie Open. We are also 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 and help the Chamber raise additional funds.
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Upcoming Activities
May 24th - Bike Ride Around Green Lake/BBQ at Saulsbury Beach. Meet at 5:30 p.m. and depart on the ride at 5:45 p.m. Bring the whole family for a bike ride or just to play games! A special thank you to Jennie-O Turkey Store for providing the burgers and brats for our event!
May 31st - Real Estate Finance 101. 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at The Oaks at Eagle Creek. If you would like to purchase a home or refinance your existing home, but don't know if this is the right financial decision for you, join us for a lunch and learn presented by Heritage Bank. From start to finish all the most frequently asked mortgage questions will be answered. Facilitated by Duaine Amundson & Jeff Asche. Combined they have 50 plus years of experience as Real Estate Professionals! FREE event for all NeXt members! Lunch will be provided by Heritage Bank. RSVP TO 235.0300 or next@willmararechamber.com by 12 p.m. on May 29th. SPACE IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE.
June 7th - Happy Hour at The Oaks - 5 p.m. Remember to bring your NeXt membership card.
June 14th - Singers vs. Thunder Bay. Join us at 6:05 p.m. for a picnic prior to the 7:05 p.m. game time. Cost is $17/person, kids 4 and under are free. Tickets need to be purchased in advance. To purchase call Diane at 231.0271 or email next@willmarareachamber.com today!
September 20th - Dan Randall - Managing Life's Stress. 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Watch for more details to come on this event.
Continue to check the website - www.nextwillmar.com and Facebook for future events and details! |
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Stick 'Em Up for the Chamber
If you see a WLACC Membership Decal around Kandiyohi County email it to us at chamber@willmarareachamber.com and we will post it in the e-news. Below are a couple that we have spotted in the community.
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