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The KCED office will be closed tomorrow, June 19th, for the Juneteenth holiday. 🚪 Happy Juneteenth! 🌿 ✌🏾
🌱 Thank you for making the 2025 Partners in Ag Innovation Conference a success! 🌾 To everyone who attended, presented, and worked behind the scenes — you helped make another year, another conference filled with fresh ideas, powerful stories, and forward-thinking conversations. 🌽🚜💡 ✨ Special THANK YOU to our fellow host MinnWest Technology Campus and all the community sponsors: University of Minnesota Extension Ridgewater College AgCountry Farm Credit Services Bremer Bank, a division of Old National Bank Christianson PLLP Willmar Area Community Foundation Jennie-O MVTV Wireless - Broadband Internet Agricultural Utilization Research Institute - AURI Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Linder Farm Network 💫
🚀 Looking for work or a new career path? Join us for the Community Career Sessions on Wednesday, June 25 at the Kandiyohi County Economic Development office in Willmar! 🕙 10 AM – 4 PM 📍 1601 Highway 12 East, Willmar 🤝🏾 Sessions in English (11 AM), Somali (12 PM), and Spanish (2 PM) — translators available! ✅ Meet career navigators ✅ Explore in-demand job skills ✅ Learn about free training programs ✅ Get info on the Meat Processor Workforce Development Initiative This is your chance to take the next step in your career journey! Walk-ins welcome or reach out for more info! Brought to you by: Southwest Regional Development Commission Upper Minnesota Valley Regional Development Commission Ridgewater College Mid-Minnesota Development Commission Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council University of Minnesota Extension
⏳ The countdown is on! Join us at the 🚜 Partners in Ag Innovation Conference🌱 on June 17 in Willmar. We’re proud to be a Sponsor of this important event. 🎤 Don’t miss keynote speaker Mike Pearson as he unpacks: • The end of the Free Trade Era • Commodity trends • Farm Bill updates and implications If you work in ag, this is your moment to connect, learn, and lead. ✔️ FREE for qualified ag professionals. ✔️ Save your seat: www.partnersinag.com
🌟 Start Your Business Successfully - Free Workshop! 🌟 Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Join us on June 10th and 12th for a Free English Language Workshop in Willmar, MN for an amazing free workshop designed just for you! 💼✨ In this hands-on session, you’ll learn all about: ✅ Business structures ✅ Credit & financial planning ✅ Business planning basics ✅ Social media marketing strategies Whether you're starting a new venture or planning for the future, this workshop is your one-stop shop for Business 101 education! Dinner included! 🍽️ 📅 Date: June 10th and 12th, 2025 📍 Location: KCED Office at 1601 AppleTree Square, Hwy 12 E, Willmar, MN 🔗 Register today: • Use the QR Code on the image below to register • Email: sbdc@smsu.edu • Call or Text: 402-681-6820 Sponsored by: Latino Chamber of Commerce of Minnesota | SBDC | CLUES | KCED Don’t miss out—secure your spot today by registering using the QR code on the Spanish or English poster and take the first step toward business success! 🚀
📅 June 17, 2025 | 📍 Willmar, MN Agriculture is changing fast. Are you ready? We’re proud to support the 🚜 Partners in Ag Innovation Conference🌱, where nationally-known 🎤 broadcaster Mike Pearson will present: “What’s Driving Agriculture Now?” Expect timely insights on trade, markets, and policy—all designed to help you lead with confidence.📈 ✔️ Complimentary registration for qualified ag professionals. ✔️ Register today: www.partnersinag.com
Spend Saturday, June 7 in New London for two great community events! 🎶 Porchfest 2025 | 11 AM – 6 PM Celebrate Bill Gossman Day with live music on porches and stoops throughout town. 11 AM–3 PM: Local musicians perform along Main Street 3 PM: Dedication and speech from Mayor John Dahl at the Gossman Stage 4 PM: Headliner Galactic Cowboy Orchestra performs across from Goat Ridge Brewing Co. Porchfest is free and open to all ages—bring your lawn chair and enjoy the day! 🔥 Smokin’ for The Link Rib Fest | 2–5 PM The 9th annual Rib Fest returns to the city parking lot behind The Link. A dozen teams will smoke and grill over 4,000 lbs. of ribs. Enjoy a huge variety of homemade pies Proceeds support children, families, and seniors through The Link Tickets: https://buff.ly/cmW247U 🌞 Make a day of it—great music 🎤, amazing food 🍖🥧, and strong community 🤝.