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December 15, 2015

 

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Willmar Lakes Area Chamber Welcomes New Member
 
Newest member to the WLACC this week is Vivid Image, Inc. Steve and Beth Gasser started Vivid Image, Inc. in Hutchinson about 20 years and have since added staff and also expanded locations!  In January they will open their newest branch location here in Willmar in the Engan and Associates building downtown.  Vivid Image, Inc. offer services for their clients such as web development, web design and online marketing communications and strategies.  Through offering these services they want to increase their clients' leads and turn customers into repeat customers.  To learn more about Vivid Image, Inc. or the services they offer, click on their name above to view their online business listing.

Nominate a Community Leader Today

You still have time to get your nominations in! The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominations of the individuals who have exhibited community leadership, volunteerism and giving in the Willmar Lakes Area. Nominations should be submitted to the Chamber on or before December 31, 2015. The nomination forms can be emailed, faxed, mailed, or picked up at the Chamber office. Below are last year's winners, other past winners can be seen on the respective nomination form. Select the link below to fill yours out, make sure to scroll down to the blue links. We thank you for your nominations!
 
 

Chamber Connection
Make a Morning Connection in 60 Minutes at Chamber Connection
 
This Friday, December 18th, is our next Chamber Connection. Heritage Plaza (310 1st Street S) will be hosting this event from 7:30-8:30am. Join us for coffee and a light breakfast for only a dollar 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. 
City of Willmar Announces Openings on the Following Committees, Boards & Commissions
 
  • Charter Commission - 1 vacancy
  • Zoning Members - 3 vacancies
  • Planning Commissioners - 2 vacancies - Needed
    (Scott Thaden and Andy Engan cannot be reappointed to a 3rd term.)
  • Human Rights Commission (7-15 members) - Minimum of 3 vacancies
    Two new applications on file: Bashir Abdi and Adbara Abdubhi Mohamed

 

These positions represent an opportunity for interested residents of Willmar to become more involved in local government activities.  Positions are nonpaying.  Interested residents can obtain additional information and applications from the City Administrator's office at 333 SW 6th Street, Willmar, MN.  (Call 235-4913) or at the following website - http://www.willmarmn.gov/sites/default/files/u2/BoardApplication.pdf Appointments will be made by the Mayor and City Council.

Chamber Connection 2016 Marketing/Networking Opportunities
 
Just as you are, we are looking at our schedule for 2016! If you have a special anniversary, celebration or customer appreciation date, consider hosting a Chamber Connection in conjunction with that date! We are currently taking dates for 2016 Chamber Connections. If you are interested in hosting or would like a list of available dates, please contact Jesse. Dates are first-come, first-serve so call today!

 

 

Business After Hours is also taking dates for 2016. There will be one per quarter (total of four), also first-come, first-serve so contact Jesse as soon as possible to get your Business After Hours in the books.

 

 

 

Contact Jesse at [email protected] or 320.235.0300.

Christmas Variety Show | The Barn Theatre
 
This weekend The Barn Theatre hosts a Christmas Variety Show. Show times are:
Friday, December 18th at 7:30pm
Saturday, December 19th at 7:30pm
Sunday, December 20th at 2:00pm
Tickets are $10. To reserve yours please call 320.235.9500 or visit www.TheBarnTheatre.comView flyer for more information.