Chamber E-News

May 10, 2016

 

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WLACC & Kandiyohi County Welcomes County Video Project

CGI Communications, Inc. is proud to announce the start of a new Community Video Program in Kandiyohi County. This program for the Chamber and County, will be an innovation to the way the chamber and county market themselves to new and prospective movers.  These videos will be featured on their websites and will highlight everything that makes Kandiyohi County a wonderful place to live, work, and play. View the full press release here.
 
Mark Tatar
Senior Account Executive
CGI Communications, Inc.
Cell: 585.748.5533
RESCHEDULED - Grow MN! 2016 Economic Outlook presented by Bill Blazar | May 23, 12:00-1:00pm
 
Join us Monday, May 23rd from 12:00-1:00 pm for 2016 Economic Outlook: The View rom Grow MN!'s Window presented by Bill Blazar the Grow MN! Director from the Minnesota Chamber to learn more about Grow Minnesota!, a statewide business retention and assistance program that the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber as been a partner with since the conception 13 years ago. If you have participated in a Grow MN! visit in the past your presence is encouraged. View the full invitation.
  
Location: Commons Conference Room on MinnWest Technology Campus. View map.
A hot lunch is available for $10 with your required RSVP, please contact the Chamber at 320-235-0300 or [email protected] if you would like to attend.

Chamber Connection
Make a Morning Connection in 60 Minutes at Chamber Connection 
  
This Friday, May 13th, is our next Chamber Connection.  R & J Tours is hosting this week from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at 1408 Willmar Ave SE.  Join us for coffee and a light breakfast for only $1 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.
 
Kandiyohi County CEO Trade Show Tickets Available
 
The second annual Kandiyohi County CEO Trade Show is taking place on May 16th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm in the Life Science Auditorium on the MinnWest Campus. Admission is free to the public and light refreshments will be provided. Come explore the new businesses high school entrepreneurs have created with the help of our local business experts. View flyer.

neXt Education Session May 19th | Servant Leadership
 
RSVP to [email protected] or by calling 320-235-0300.

Second Annual Party for a Purpose
 
This year marks Heartland Community Action Agency's 2nd annual Party for a Purpose fundraising event.  This event will be held Friday, May 20, at the Willmar Conference Center and include a silent auction, raffle, hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. The entertainment will be provided by SongBlast - Dueling Guitars, a great show! We would like to invite you to partner with us to accomplish our goal of "Helping People, Changing Lives".  View flyer.
 
Contact Jami Halliday, 320.235.0850, ext. 1139 or [email protected].
Visit our website at www.heartlandcaa.org.

Cinco de Mayo Family Festival | May 21st 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
 
Come out to Roosevelt Elementary School between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday, May 21st for a Cinco de Mayo Family Festival full of music, dancers, food and more! View the full poster. It is sure to be a fun day for your family!

WeLEAD - Women in Media

MaryElin Macht from Lakeland Broadcasting and Susan Lunneburg from the West Central Tribune will be speaking at this month's WeLEAD about Women in Media - Telling the Community Story. Come out to listen on Wednesday, May 25th from 11:45-1:00 at the Life Science Auditorium on the MinnWest Technology Campus. View flyer.

Cost: $15 includes lunch