CHAMBER E-CONNECTION
Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce Weekly Events Newsletter
 
June 17, 2016
In This Issue
Red Baron Business After Hours
Science Saturday
Home Stretch Workshop
ACE Kids' Bounce Event
Thursdays on 3rd Street Fair
Introduction to Pickleball
Casting Vessels Exhibit
Balaton Fun Fest
MAFAC Photography Competition
Ambassador Visits
Let's Connect
FD Thank You
Marshall Shopping Survey
Waste Wise and Energy Smart Program
Military Discount Posters


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| CURRENT/UPCOMING EVENTS |





Red Baron Arena & Expo Business After Hours


Wednesday, June 22nd
5:00-7:00 PM
Science Saturday
June 18, 2016
Marshall-Lyon County Library
Home Stretch Workshop

Monday & Tuesday, June 20 & 21, 2016
5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce
Register at www.swmhp.org or call 507-836-1604
ACE Kids' Bounce Event

Tuesday, June 21st
4p-7p
Ace Home & Hardware
Thursdays on 3rd Street Fair

20+ vendors including flea markets, hand crafted items, direct sales, repurposed treasures and more!

Location: North 3rd St Marshall

Date/Time Information:
June 23rd & 30th from 4-7 PM 

Contact Information:
Carla Thompson with Mary Louise 507-401-3387(shop) 507-530-5011(cell)

Introduction to Pickleball

Tuesday, June 21 at 7:00pm at the Legion Field Tennis Courts

Questions call Marshall Community Services - 507-537-6767
Casting Vessels Exhibit
Exhibit open through June 30, 2016
Marshall Area Fine Arts Council
Balaton Fun Fest

Tuesday, June 28- Saturday, July 2nd


Join us in Balaton on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July to celebrate Fun Fest. Activities include fireworks, dance & entertainment, parade, and volleyball, basketball, & golf tourneys - just to name a few.
Visit us at balatonfunfest.com for latest schedule. Like us on Facebook.

World-class bluegrass entertainers Monroe Crossing will appear in concert at Fun Fest on  Friday, July 1st at  5:30 & 8:00pm. Named in honor of Bill Monroe, Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. They will perform at Knudson-Bosley Memorial Park on Lake Yankton in Balaton. A Free Will donation will be taken at the park entrances. 
MAFAC Photography Competition and Exhibit
August 16 to September 23, 2016
Pre-registration and entry fees are due Saturday, July 23, 2016 to MAFAC. Photo entries must be submitted by Friday, August 5, 2016 by 4 pm.
 
| BUSINESS NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS |
  
 



Ambassador Visits


Quality Inn Progress Award (Formerly Comfort Inn)
1511 E. College Drive
(507) 532-3070


212 West Main Street Suite 8
(320) 226-7783
Maxology Marketing & Design is excited to announce our launch in Marshall. Maxology is a digital creative marketing agency that offers web design, graphic design, social media management, marketing, and analytics to help take your efforts "To The Max". maxologymarketing.com



Let's Connect


Let's Connect networking event was held Thursday morning.
This event is held the 3rd Thursday every other month at AmericInn.
Join us for the next event on August 18th. 



Thank You
THANK YOU
To the Marshall Fire Department for washing the sidewalks downtown Tuesday evening! We appreciate your generosity!


Marshall Downtown Business Association




Marshall Shopping Survey
The Southwest Marketing Advisory Center has been retained by the Marshall Chamber of Commerce to determine the attitudes and perceptions of Marshall Businesses. Your completion of this survey, which takes an average of four minutes to complete, will help in future service offerings. 

Once the survey is completed you can enter for a chance
to win 1 of 4 $25 Chamber Gift Checks
 
Thank you for your participation!




Waste Wise and Energy Smart Program

Reduce waste and strengthen profits
 
By Doug Loon

The Minnesota Chamber works year-r0und advocating for the interests of the statewide business community. That's most visible with our efforts at the Capitol where legislative victories can translate into financial savings for all types and sizes of businesses across the state.
 
Our one-on-one advocacy with Minnesota companies is just as important. Though it does not always garner headlines, we take equal pride in making connections and finding private-sector solutions outside the government purview. Look no further than Waste Wise and Energy Smart, our two sustainability programs that help improve your bottom line and help your organizations become more environmentally sustainable.
 
Like many of our efforts, the reach of these programs is strengthened by our network with local chambers of commerce. Among our successes:
  • Our Energy Smart staff partnered with the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce to "sweep" the community. We visited nearly 30 businesses and provided an average of five customized services to each business visited.
  • In partnership with Ramsey and Washington counties, our Waste Wise program provides technical assistance to all local chambers of commerce that receive a BizAware grant from these counties.
  • During the past several years, the Waste Wise and Energy Smart programs have partnered with more than 20 local chambers of commerce to provide waste or energy technical assistance to their member businesses
Whether you've done a little or a lot on this front, our staff can provide a fresh set of eyes to explore ways to reduce your waste and energy costs. We have the expertise to evaluate your needs no matter how big or small your business.
 
It's as easy as inviting us into your worksite, and we take it from there. We'll walk through your building and help you:
  • Discover new ways to reduce solid waste and maximize recycling opportunities.
  • Identify potential for increasing energy efficiency and saving your company money.
  • Pinpoint and help you access grants and other financial assistance available for your projects.
Almost any worksite has plenty of low-hanging fruit such as setting up separate containers for disposal of recyclable products and garbage, or replacing light bulbs - projects that can be accomplished with minimal effort and at minimal cost. Our staff can help you tackle more extensive and expensive projects, too - like setting up a waste collection system for a building with multiple tenants, or replacing heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems.

A site visit typically last less than an hour. Afterward, we'll provide a written overview of opportunities. If you choose to implement any of the projects we recommend, we'll be a resource to help with implementation and answer your questions.

Contact us today for an on-site evaluation: Jill Curran, Minnesota Waste Wise Foundation executive director, [email protected] or 651.292.4653, will be happy to assist. You'll soon discover firsthand that "less waste is smart business."

Doug Loon is president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce: www.mnchamber.com.




Military Discount Posters


The Chamber has Military Discount Posters (5"x8.5") available to all Chamber members for free on behalf of the Yellow Ribbon Committee. Stop by and pick one up for your business if you offer a discount for military personnel!

Chamber Member Job Postings           

Any Chamber member may submit job postings! Ask about your login by 
emailing [email protected] or call the Chamber at 532-4484.

 
Sincerely,
 
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Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce
118 West College Drive
Marshall, MN 56258
(507) 532-4484