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May 26, 2015

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Membership Milestone Presentations

On May 18th, Runnings was presented with their 40 year membership milestone plaque, Bremer Trust with their 20 year membership milestone plaque, Erbert & Gerbert's with their 10 year membership milestone plaque and Lockman Security with their 5 year membership milestone plaque. Thank you to those presented with their plaques for their continued investment in the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Read More

New Member to the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Congratulations to our newest member - Willmar Downtown Development Inc. (Click on business name to find out more on our newest member.)

Ambassador's Attend Ribbon Cuttings

On May 21st, the Ambassadors attended Ribbon Cuttings for Ziegler CAT and on May 22nd for WORKUP. Click here to view the photos.

Spicer Castle to Host Business After Hours | Thursday, June 11 | 5-7 pm| Spicer Castle Inn & Restaurant

Join us on June 11th at Spicer Castle (11600 Indian Beach Road) for Business After Hours. Come out and take in a beautiful view of Green Lake from their new patio while enjoying Hors d'Oeuvres, beverages and music from the Willmar Area Symphony Orchestra musicians and the WASO Brass Quintet. This event is FREE to all Chamber Members with an RSVP.

To RSVP call Spicer Castle at 320.796.5870 or email spicercastle@spicercastle.com by June 9th.

neXt - Stingers Game & Picnic | Thursday, May 28th | Picnic - 5 pm & Game - 7:05 pm | Lion's Park & Bill Taunton Stadium

Join us on May 28th for a picnic at Lion's Park at 5 pm. Free turkey burgers & brats courtesy of Jennie-O Turkey Store and the rest furnished by neXt. We will eat and play a few yard games before heading over to Bill Taunton Stadium for the Home Opener Game - Stingers vs. Thunder Bay Border Cats beginning at 7:05 pm.

Tickets ($8 per person - age 4 & under free) can be picked up with Diane at the Chamber. RSVP for picnic, game, both or alternative ticket pickup by calling Diane at 320.235.0300 or next@willmarareachamber.com. Click here to view the flyer.

Make a Morning Connection in 60 Minutes at Chamber Connection

This Friday, May 29th, is our next Chamber Connection. Willmar Fests will be hosting this event from 7:30 - 8:30 am at 310 1st Street South (Heritage Plaza). 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.

Walk the Corridor | Thursday, June 18th | 3 - 5 pm; social hour to follow | Cost $10/person

The WLACC, neXt, WAM-BC and the EDC are partnering to bring you "Walk the Corridor" on June 18th from 3 - 5 pm with a social hour to follow. Cost for this event is $10 per person and will feature an education presentation, progressive tour of ethnically owned businesses located in downtown Willmar and a social hour with food and refreshments. The education session and tours will start at historic Building 330 (330 4th Street SW) and will be of 4 (four) businesses in the downtown corridor, followed by a social hour at The Goodness Coffee House (333 Litchfield Avenue SW) where you will get a chance to try some of the awesome items that these businesses offer.

To reserve your spot please contact the Chamber at 320.235.0300 or chamber@willmarareachamber.com.

Join us in our Quest for 600 Members!

Did you know that you can earn a $35 gift card just by referring a new Chamber member? Contact Jesse at 320.235.0300 or jhulscher@willmarareachamber.com with a new Chamber lead and help us reach 600 members, help yourself earn a free gift card and help your fellow members by shopping local! Once we reach 600 members all new referral recipients will be put into a drawing where one lucky winner will be wined and dined at a place of your choice with up to three of your guests! (Drawing will be held on October 1, 2015).

Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
320-235-0300
chamber@willmarareachamber.com
http://www.willmarareachamber.com