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April 24, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Apple Tree Square 1601 E. Hwy. 12 Suite 3
Willmar, MN 56201 United States

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🎓 Tonight, 20 dedicated students of the Elevate Community Business Academy will walk across the stage after participating in 12 weeks of business education. This marks over 100 students to have graduated from Elevate CBA! 📚 🌟 Join us in congratulating Kandiyohi County's current and future entrepreneurs! 🤩

📢 Attention small business owners! Join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's 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 your business or ready 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 Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development at https://buff.ly/4hXS6Ub

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Tomorrow is the Atwater Passport to Christmas! 🎄 There will be activities and games for the kids, a medallion hunt, and a lighted parade through town. Other activities we have planned is a visit with Santa in the log shelter with a real fire roaring, s’mores, sleigh rides and fireworks! 🎅🎆 Follow Atwater Festival Committee for details!

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✨ As winter approaches, the days grow shorter, but the magic of lights shines brighter! ✨ Visit the Festival of Trees at The Barn Theatre or take a drive through the Festival of Lights. This Sunday is the Christmas Advent Service at the Old Log Church in rural Pennock! Christmas carols sung in Norwegian and more! 🌟🎄

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✨ As winter approaches, the days grow shorter, but the magic of lights shines brighter! ✨ Visit the Festival of Trees at The Barn Theatre in Willmar or check out Celebrate the Light of the World at Robbins Island in Willmar. Enjoy Christmas Advent Service on Sunday at the Old Log Church in rural Pennock! Enjoy Christmas carols sung in Norwegian and more! 🌟🎄

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🌟 Small Business Saturday is here! 🌟 Today, let’s show our support for the heart of our community—our local small businesses! Whether it’s your favorite coffee shop, boutique, or family-owned restaurant, shopping small makes a big impact. 💼💙 When you shop local, you’re supporting dreams, creating jobs, and keeping your community vibrant. So, let’s get out there and make a difference today and every day! Tag your favorite small business in the comments and let’s spread the love! 🛍️✨

🌟 Small Business Saturday is here! 🌟 Today, let’s show our support for the heart of our community—our local small businesses! Whether it’s your favorite coffee shop, boutique, or family-owned restaurant, shopping small makes a big impact. 💼💙 When you shop local, you’re supporting dreams, creating jobs, and keeping your community vibrant. So, let’s get out there and make a difference today and every day! Tag your favorite small business in the comments and let’s spread the love! 🛍️✨ #buylocal #hirelocal

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🌟Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! 🏪 Follow Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance - MNIBA or visit its website at https://mniba.org/ to see Indigenous owned businesses you can support during Native American Heritage Month! 🌍

The KCED Office will be closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

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📣 This week's Business Highlight, 💆 JIVA Massage & Bodywork ☮️, is located in Atwater. Owner and massage therapist Traci Smith has been helping people heal 🙌 through massage for 18 years 🤲 . She and her family moved to Atwater in 2012, and one day while walking past the building 🏬 , she and her young son were pulled to it. Peering in, her son asked, "Mom, is this your work?" and Traci answered, "It might just be." Twelve years later, the old movie theater, hardware, and Legion building is a 🚪 welcoming and relaxing studio and public space 🍃 . Today, you can find three massage therapists, yoga classes 🧘‍♀️ , Reiki healing 🙏 , and occasional events like sound bathing or homeopathic classes. This incredible space is also available and open to the public! ➡️JIVA Massage and Bodywork is located at 314 Atlantic Avenue West, Atwater. They can be contacted at 320-241-7722, found on Facebook or online at https://www.jivamassageandbodywork.com/ ⬅️

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🌟November is Native American Heritage Month!🌟 We're celebrating by spotlighting the Native American Loan Program from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. This program helps Native entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses! 💼💡 Learn more about this opportunity at https://mn.gov/deed/business/financing-business/deed-programs/nativeamerican/🌄

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