December 15, 2020

This month's e-newsletter is brought to you by Chairman's Circle member

3 WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CHAMBER

In these challenging social and economic times, we are stronger together! Your Chamber has never worked harder for the community than we have in 2020. With the cancellation and/or postponement of several events (50% of our revenue), combined with the loss of over 70 members, your Chamber needs your support now more than ever!

Three ways you can support your Chamber:

• If your business is in a position to move up a membership level, your increased investment would be greatly appreciated. Contact Jami to learn more.
• Reach out to other businesses in the community and ask if they are members. If they are, thank them! If they are not, encourage them to join the Chamber to become invested members in the community. 
• Shop local and support small business

Your membership is an investment in our community and a commitment to goodwill, education, and development. Thank you for being an investor in the Willmar Lakes Area!

LIFTING SPIRITS IN THE WILLMAR LAKES AREA

#LightUpWLA is a community initiative to lift up our family, friends, and neighbors as we head into the holiday season. Please visit the link below for ideas and inspiration.

This initiative is brought to you by Willmar Lakes Area Community Leadership Team Social Connectedness Task Team, Vision 2040 Leadership, Willmar Area Community Foundation, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, and United Way of Central Minnesota.

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER!

CONTINUED EDUCATION OFFER

Curious about Zoom but hesitant/too intimidated to jump on a call? Join Heather Christensen of Envisioneering, LLC to see what you’ve been missing out on and learn the fundamentals of Zoom in a safe e-learning environment. The second half hour of the course will be dedicated to a question and answer session.

Interested but need help getting started? Contact the Chamber and we’d be happy to help you log in!

JOIN US FOR A CHAMBER CONNECTION

Join us for the last virtual Chamber Connection of the year hosted by Heritage Bank and Johnson, Moody, Schmidt & Kleinhuizen on  December 18th at 7:30am! The Chamber Connection will adjourn with four door prizes.

Congratulations to Ryan Buer Electric on five years of membership!

Ryan Buer Electric has been providing residential and commercial electric services for 11 years, and some communications networking. Ryan joined the Chamber to learn more about the community and to connect with other businessmen and women.

MENTORS NEEDED: 15 MINUTES PER WEEK

The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Willmar Public Schools Area Learning Center are looking for six more mentors for students in a Work-Based Learning course. The time commitment is 15 minutes per week for the duration of the class which lasts about four months. Mentors are expected to meet with mentees online or over the phone to discuss the work-based learning topics assigned by the course instructor (interviewing, safety on the job, and job search skills, etc.).

INTERESTED IN HOSTING A CHAMBER CONNECTION?

Chamber Connections take place every Friday morning (with the exceptions of January and July) 7:30-8:30am at the sponsoring business. Please note that Zoom is an alternative for businesses that are not large enough for physical distancing or do not feel comfortable hosting an in-person event with COVID-19.

Why host a Chamber Connection?

• Educate local businessmen and women about your business
• Increase exposure of the goods and/or services you offer
• Make connections with local businessmen and women
  Show off your facility

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