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🦉 Wildlife Youth Building Project 🦆 🌿 Calling all young nature enthusiasts! Join us for a FREE hands-on building project where kids can create their own wildlife habitat structures. 📅 Saturday, March 22 ⏰ 11 AM – 1 PM 📍 Lake Lillian Community Center All youth are welcome! This event is first come, first served, so arrive early to secure your spot. 🛠️🌱 Lunch provided! 🥪 Big thanks to the Lake Lillian Sportsmen's Club for sponsoring this great opportunity! See you there!
🌟 You're Invited! 🌟 Join us for a Legislative Breakfast hosted by Kandiyohi County Farm Bureau Federation, Kandiyohi County Economic Development, and the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce 📅 Date: Saturday, March 25th 📍 Location: Heritage Bank, 310 1st St S, Willmar, MN 56201 ⏰ Time: 8:00 am - 9:30 am This FREE event is open to the public and offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Senator Andrew Lang and Representatives Dave Baker & Scott Van Binsbergen on key legislative issues affecting our community, businesses, and agriculture. 🥞 Enjoy breakfast, engage in meaningful discussions, and connect with local leaders! 📩 RSVP today by emailing info@willmarareachamber.com or register here: [Insert Registration Link]
Join Us for a Meet & Greet with KCED’s Executive Director Candidates! Kandiyohi County Economic Development invites the business community to a special *Meet & Greet and Interview Session* for the finalists in our search for KCED’s next Executive Director. 📅 Date: Friday, March 21st 📍 Location and ⏰ Time : Meet & Greet 8:00 am - 9:30 am | Interviews starting at 1:15 pm 🗺️ Location: MinnWest Technology Campus Commons Conference Room, 1707 Technology Drive NE, Willmar This is a great opportunity to engage with the candidates as we select the next leader to drive KCED’s mission forward. Your input is valuable, and we encourage all local business leaders to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! For more details contact kced@kandiyohi.com or call us at 320-235-7370.
🚀 Join Us for the Tour of Manufacturing Kickoff Event! 🏭🎉 ▶️ REGISTER TODAY: https://buff.ly/NIBOnLy ◀️ Manufacturing Month is coming this October, and we’re gearing up for an exciting statewide Tour of Manufacturing! Whether you're a manufacturer, school, or community leader, join us on March 19 to learn how to make the most of this incredible opportunity. 🔹 Why Attend? ✅ Learn how to set up successful tours & community events ✅ Get FREE busing for school visits to manufacturers ✅ Inspire students & job seekers to explore high-paying careers in manufacturing 📅 Manufacturing Month in MN Matters! 🔧 326,000+ people work in manufacturing – the 2nd largest industry in the state 💰 Avg. annual wage: $79K+ – well above the state average 📈 93,000+ job openings expected through 2032 Let’s shape the future workforce, showcase innovation, and build strong partnerships together! Register today! 🔗 #ManufacturingMonth #TourOfManufacturing #FutureOfWork #MadeInMN #CentralMinnesotaManufacturingAssocation #CMMA
🎉 Huge congratulations to Michelle Marotzke, Business Development Manager at KCED, for receiving the 2025 Exemplary Leadership Award from the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce! 🏆👏 Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to driving business growth and community development truly make a difference. This recognition is well deserved, and we’re excited to see all the great things you’ll continue to accomplish! Join us in celebrating Michelle’s achievement at the Community Leadership Celebration on April 3rd - details in the original post! 🎊
🚀 Join Us for the Tour of Manufacturing Kickoff Event! 🏭🎉 ▶️ REGISTER TODAY: https://buff.ly/NIBOnLy ◀️ Manufacturing Month is coming this October, and we’re gearing up for an exciting statewide Tour of Manufacturing! Whether you're a manufacturer, school, or community leader, join us on March 19 to learn how to make the most of this incredible opportunity. 🔹 Why Attend? ✅ Learn how to set up successful tours & community events ✅ Get FREE busing for school visits to manufacturers ✅ Inspire students & job seekers to explore high-paying careers in manufacturing 📅 Manufacturing Month in MN Matters! 🔧 326,000+ people work in manufacturing – the 2nd largest industry in the state 💰 Avg. annual wage: $79K+ – well above the state average 📈 93,000+ job openings expected through 2032 Let’s shape the future workforce, showcase innovation, and build strong partnerships together! Register today! 🔗 #ManufacturingMonth #TourOfManufacturing #FutureOfWork #MadeInMN Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association
📣This week's business highlight is 🍔 The Eagle's Nest Bar and Grill 🍺, located in Regal. Donna and Greg Lee have owned and operated this destination burger bar for the past three years. The building 🏬 was built in 1937 and has had several owners and different operations, but the menu has is solid and consistent 🏆! There are over 🍔70 burgers🍔 on this menu, and new ones are always being added. In fact, propose your own unique burger build 👨🏽🍳and it may just be the latest contribution on the menu — named after you! From the Ballpark Burger ⚾ served with a hotdog 🌭 to the Chili Brisket Burger and even a Mac and Cheese 🧀 Burger! People travel from 30 miles away for their favorite burgers and to try their luck at the weekly cow tags 🐮 🏷️ for a cash drawing on Thursday nights. You can also swing in on Sunday mornings for breakfast starting at 9 a.m. ▶️ The Eagle's Nest Bar and Grill is located at 14381 Hwy 55 NE, Regal, and can be reached by phone at (320) 243-0006. Follow them on Facebook for updates! ◀️
📢 Attention small business owners! Join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for its Monthly Small Business Call to stay updated on essential resources, new programs, and expert insights to support your business growth. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, this is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and gain valuable knowledge. Don’t miss out! 🗓 Date: Second Tuesday of the Month 🕒 Time: 2:00 pm Learn more and find links and numbers for the monthly calls from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development at https://mn.gov/deed/business/help/sbao/small-business-call/
Last year, the City of New London was privileged to host the 🤝 Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities🏬 conference. This year's 6th annual will be held at the Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia from Thursday, March 20, to Friday, March 21. ◀️ This is a great networking opportunity to learn how other communities support and create entrepreneurial success! Learn more and register at:
Have you or a loved one been affected by a scammer? 😥 😡 💵 These scammers take more than information and money; they take dignity and pride. Today is NATIONAL SLAM THE SCAM DAY! Hosted by the Social Security Administration (www.ssa.gov/scam), you can learn about tools that will help you recognize Social Security-related scams. Our partners at the Mid-Minnesota Development Commission also have a great video that gives you even more ways to protect your money and information. Check it out at https://mmrdc.org/ (the video is in the scroll bar near the top of the page).
