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🐐🌿 Experience the Magic of Kandiyohi County! 🌿🐐 From stunning lakes and outdoor adventures to unique experiences like Goat Yoga, Kandiyohi County has it all! 🌟 Join a fun and relaxing Goat Yoga session with instructor Kim and adorable baby goats from Ziemer Farms Myotonics—all while supporting a great cause! 🧘♀️💜 📅 Saturday, March 29 @ 11 AM 📍 Willmar Community Center 💰 $20 (portion donated to Hawk Creek Animal Shelter!) 📦 Donation bin available for shelter items! ✨ Space is limited—register in advance at 320-262-5288 or https://buff.ly/MCEYpAj Come stretch, unwind, and soak up the amazing community spirit that makes Kandiyohi County so special! 💕
🌟 Welcome Our New Executive Director! 🌟 KCED is excited to announce Barbara Carr as our new Executive Director! With extensive experience in economic development, Carr has held key roles in California, Colorado and Florida. She holds degrees in Communication, Political Science, Public Administration, and Nonprofit Management. We look forward to the future with Carr's leadership and vision. Please join KCED in welcoming her to the area and organization!
🚀 Hire Top College Talent & Get 50% of Their Pay Covered! Looking to bring fresh STEM talent into your business? The SciTech Internship Program (through the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development) makes it easy and affordable to recruit pre-vetted college interns while receiving grants that cover 50% of their wages (up to $2,500 per hire)! ✅ MN DEED does the recruiting for you – sourcing top STEM students and coaching them on applying ✅ You make the hiring decision – choose the best fit for your company ✅ Get reimbursed for half of their pay – making internships more affordable than ever Eligible industries include IT, AI, cybersecurity, engineering, life sciences, medical devices, manufacturing, renewable energy, and more! 🎥 Watch the program trailer to hear from businesses already benefiting from SciTech! 📩 Questions? Contact piper@mntech.org 🔗 Learn more & sign up:
Kandiyohi County Economic Development would like to express its deepest gratitude for the service and dedication of Bob Meyerson, who served on the KCED’s Ag and Renewable Energy Development Committee from 2004-2013 and in recent years on its Industrial Hemp Exploratory Subcommittee. Bob's contributions helped shape agriculture in Kandiyohi County. Bob passed away on March 5th and the staff and volunteers of KCED send condolences to Bob's family. Thank you, Bob, for everything. Your legacy lives on. https://buff.ly/V0D3zXJ.
🌾🚜 Save the Date! Registration Now Open! 💡📅 Join us for the Partners in Ag Innovation Conference on June 17, 2025, at MinnWest Technology Campus, Willmar, MN (or attend virtually!). Explore "Ag and the Economy: Cultivating Growth in a Changing Landscape" with top industry experts, innovators, and producers. 🔥 Key Highlights: ✅ Keynote: Ag Economist Mike Pearson ✅ Regional Insights & Producer Success Stories ✅ Tech Showcase & Climate Resilience Strategies 🎟 Complimentary Registration – Includes ☕ breakfast & 🥪 lunch! 🔗 Register Now:
🎉 Congratulations to another new business in Kandiyohi County! 🎉 KCED loves celebrating growth in our community, and there’s nothing better than joining the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors for a ribbon cutting! ✂️✨ Wishing this new business great success – and of course, we really love gold confetti! 🎊💛 🏪 Own a business? Request a ribbon cutting or first dollar at https://www.willmarareachamber.com/ 🖥
🦉 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]