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February 24, 2015

 

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Join us for Minnesota Business Day NOT at the Capitol | March 3rd | 7:30 am - 5:30 pm | Cost $75/person
 
Once again this year, our Leadership Perspectives Class will be traveling with us and after the luncheon will be meeting with Senator Koenen and Representative Baker.  The session will begin with opening remarks addressing the legislative session followed by the opportunity to attend briefings by Minnesota Chamber Staff on the business community's top priorities.  A lunch program where Governor Mark Dayton has been invited to speak will also take place.
 
The event will take place at the Crown Plaza St. Paul - Riverfront, 11 East Kellogg Blvd. in St. Paul.  The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber will be taking a coach bus or two to the event which runs from 9:30 am to 3:45 pm.  The bus to the Capitol will leave the Chamber office parking lot promptly at 7:30 am and will return at 5:30 pm.  Registrations must be received no later than Thursday, February 26th.
 
Cost for the day, including a continental breakfast, lunch, meeting materials and transportation to and from the Capitol is $75.  For more information, or to register contact the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber at 235.0300 or contact Ken Warner, Chamber President at [email protected].
Business After Hours
Pep's Sports Bar to Host Business After Hours | Thursday, February 26th | 5 - 7 pm | Pep's Sports Bar
 
Join us on February 26th at Pep's Sports Bar (1312 Lakeland Drive SE) for Business After Hours.  There will be a brief presentation at 5:45 p.m.  FREE to all Chamber Members with an RSVP.
 
To RSVP call the Chamber at 235.0300 or email [email protected] by February 24th.
Chamber Connection
Make a Morning Connection in 60 Minutes at Chamber Connection 


This Friday, February 27th, is our next Chamber Connection.  TerWisscha Architecture and Construction is hosting this event from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at 1550 Willmar Avenue SE.  Join us for coffee and a light breakfast for only a buck and your business card.  Share your business news or information on an upcoming event as you start your Friday with fellow Chamber Members.

 

To view photos from previous Chamber Connections, click here.

 

Ambassadors Present 1st Dollar
 
On February 19th the Ambassadors presented a 1st Dollar to Abigail Loesch - Attorney at Law.  Click here to view the photo.
Chamber Public Policy Luncheon Featuring Mn/DOT Commissioner Charlie Zelle | Friday, March 6th | 12 - 1:15 pm | Willmar Conference Center
 
Plan to attend the March 6th Public Policy Luncheon to have the opportunity to hear directly from the state's transportation leader - Mn/DOT Commissioner Charlie Zelle and his regional staff.  Read More
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neXt Education Session - Stimulating Visionary Leadership | Thursday, March 19th | 3 - 5 pm | The Oaks at Eagle Creek
 
Translate Visions into Action and Realty!  The focus of this workshop is understanding the purpose and power of vision - a desired future - for yourself and your organization.
 
Cost is $25 per person or free with the purchase of the education pass.  Questions or to RSVP, call Diane at 320.235.0300 or email [email protected]Click here to view the flyer.
Farmland Screening | March 5th | Doors Open at 4:30 pm and Screening Starts at 5:15 pm | Willmar Conference Center
 

The Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau is excited to announce the exclusive screening of Farmland from Academy Award winning director James Moll.  The screening will be held on March 5th at the Willmar Conference Center.  Doors open at 4:30 pm and the screening will begin at 5:15 pm.  The event is FREE and open to everyone.  There will be complimentary popcorn and pretzels and a cash bar available.  Check out the trailer at www.farmlandfilm.com and pick up your tickets at the Farm Bureau office in Willmar or the United FCS office in Willmar.  For more information contact Loren Molenaar at 320.220.1481.