Contact the Chamber (320) 235-0300                                      February 11, 2014

In This Issue
Chamber Announces Gift from C. Suzanne Torgerson
Make a "Morning Connection"
Habitat for Humanity Souper Bowl
Volunteer Appreciation Event Photos
Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota to Host Business After Hours

Chamber Connection AM 

February 14th - SkinLuxe

   Medspa - 912 1st Street South,
   Willmar 
~ February 21st - Heartland
   Orthopedics - 2800 1st Street
   South, Suite 220, 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 

Andrea's Boutique

1605 1st Street South 

Willmar

(320) 262-5544

 

Pictured left to right:  Sara Goebel, Dawn Stahl, Ann Anderson, Mitch Neal, Lynn Gauer, Andrea Gallegos (Owner/Operator), Brad Hanson, Tom Amberg, Eric Spencer and Brittney Pahl.

 

SkinLuxe Medspa, LLC

912 1st Street South

Willmar

(320) 262-5445

 

Pictured left to right: Eric Spencer, Mitch Neal, Brittney Pahl, Dawn Stahl, Ann Anderson, Tom Amberg, Lynn Gauer, Sara Goebel, Dr. Nancy Hallo (Owner), Brad Hanson, Dr. Jessica Falk (Owner) and Darlene Provest (Esthetician).

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

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Chamber Announces Gift from C. Suzanne Torgerson

 

Chamber Board Chair Brad Hanson announced recently that the Chamber of Commerce has received a gift of $20,000 from C. Suzanne Torgerson.  The gift will be used to update the 20 year old office, to coincide with the Torgerson Legacy project that is in its final stages, and a new member recognition program that the Chamber has wanted to start.

 

Chamber President Ken Warner was notified by her son Tom about the donation.  He said his mother has just turned 80 and was looking at different non-profit organizations to leave a contribution to.  She asked him for input and he said he thought they should give back to the business community that's been so good to them and he said that the Chamber would be the appropriate organization.  He also stated that the Chamber has done a good job with representing the business community regarding public policy, community promotion and quality of life.

 

To read the full announcement, click here.

 
Chamber Connection
Make a "Morning Connection in 60 Minutes
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This Friday, February 14th is the next Chamber Connection.  SkinLuxe Medspa is hosting this event from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at 912 1st Street South.  Join us for coffee and a light breakfast as you start your Friday with fellow Chamber members.
 
Below is a photo from last week's Chamber Connection hosted by Somerset Properties:
 
 
 

  

 

Volunteer Appreciation Event Photos

 

2013 Retiring Board of Directors

Left to right: Jeffrey Kennedy, ACMC; Greg Swenson, Nova-Tech Engineering; MaryAnn Doyle, Bremer Bank (Retired); Patricia Solheid, Jennie-O Turkey Store; Ron Wothe, Glacial Ridge Winery.  Not pictured Todd Paffrath, Paffrath and Son Jewelers.

 

MaryAnn & Brad  

MaryAnn Doyle, 2013 Board Chair, receiving her Board Chair plaque from 2014 Chair of the Board Brad Hanson, Willmar Ambulance Service

 

 MaryAnn & Ken 

MaryAnn Doyle, 2013 Board Chair, receiving her board caricature from Chamber President Ken Warner

 

Business After Hours

 

SAVE THE DATE 

 

Habitat for Humanity of West Central Minnesota will be hosting a Business After Hours on Thursday, February 27th at their new location - 2424 1st Street South from 5 - 7 p.m.  Stay tuned for more details in next week's e-newsletter!
 
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