The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to
serve its 571 members and their 10,483 employees.

Contact the Chamber (320) 235-0300                                      February 4, 2014

In This Issue
Chamber Volunteer Appreciation Event
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) Luncheon
Chamber Announces Membership Milestones Recognition Program
2014 Legislative Preview
neXt Kick Off
Volunteer Opportunities

Chamber Connection AM 

~ February 7th - Somerset

   Properties - 1401 19th Avenue

   SE, Willmar

February 14th - SkinLuxe
   Medspa - 912 1st Street South,
   Willmar 
 

 

For listing of all the upcoming Chamber Connection locations, click here. 

 Member Corner Updates
New Members:
~ Nothing to report this week
 
Member Changes/Drops:

~ Nothing to report this week

Ambassadors Present

1st Dollars 

Watch next weeks e-newsletter for more 1st Dollar presentations.

NeXt Logo

See article on the right!

  

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

 
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Chamber Announces Membership Milestones Recognition Program
To learn more about the Chamber's Membership Milestones Recognition Program, click here.

Click here to see the Membership Milestone photos.
Quick Links
 
         
Don't Miss Out!  Call today to register!
 
Chamber Connection
Make a "Morning Connection in 60 Minutes
at Chamber Connection
 
This Friday, February 7th is the next Chamber Connection.  Somerset Properties is hosting this event from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at 1401 19th Avenue SE.  Join us for coffee and a light breakfast as you start your Friday with fellow Chamber members.
 

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2014 Election Season Kicks Off; Attend Precinct Caucuses

Tuesday, February 4th

7:00 p.m.

 

Think about the actions of the 2013 Legislature - a $2.3 billion tax increase, erosion of education reforms, higher energy costs and proposals to increase the minimum wage.  If you care about the direction of Minnesota, and our economic outlook - please attend your precinct caucus.  Your time on Tuesday can set the course for the next two years.  Find the location of your precinct caucus.

 
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Social Media Breakfast Willmar Lakes Area
Thursday, February 6th
8 - 9 a.m.
Willmar Public Library

Learn How to Be a Google Analytics Nerd 
Register for the February SMBWLA and hang with your fellow nerds!
 
Social Media Breakfast Willmar Lakes Area is pretty pumped to be joined by our fellow nerd, Steve Slater, on Thursday, February 6th from 8am-9ish at the Willmar Public Library.
 
Steve Slater is the SEO specialist at Vivid Image, Inc. in Hutchinson, MN. He is a Google Analytics Certified Individual and Google AdWords Certified Individual. But more importantly, if you ask him, he'd say he's a Dad, Husband, and unabashed Seattle sports and Pearl Jam fan. He'll be joining us to talk about Google Analytics so bring your nerd glasses and pocket protectors. Let's look at some data!

Social Media Breakfast Willmar Lakes Area puts on free educational events that help you understand social media better.  It is for beginners, experts and everyone in between!  We meet the first Thursday of each month from 8am-9ish.  Breakfast, social media and networking... what could be better?
The event is free but we ask that you register,  just click here to fill out the 2 question form! 


 
Calling all neXters and Business owners
that support neXt
 
How does saving $60 sound?  Purchase a 2014 Educational Pass for all six educational events upfront and you will save $60.
 
Please join us for our February events on February 5th and 20th.  This is a two part series focused on StrengthsFinder.  Watch your email or our social media sites for further details.
 

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Volunteers Needed

 
Looking to get involved?  Due to schedule changes, retirements and relocations, the Chamber's Diplomat's, Ambassadors and Agri-Business Committees are looking for additional members!  All committees have an established monthly meeting and give you a great opportunity to network, volunteer and learn more about the community, Chamber and the members we serve.
 
If you are interested in volunteering for or would like to learn more about any of these committees, please contact Jesse at [email protected] or call 320.235.0300.
 
 Click on the ad to register.
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phone: (320) 214-7292
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