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KCED approves hiring of new Executive Director

KCED Summer 2024 Newsletter: Leading Ladies: Women Shaping Ag-Related Business

Patrick O’Rourke to be offered Kandiyohi County Economic Development position

KCED reveals finalists for executive director position

Upcoming Events

Ag and Renewable Energy Committee

October 17 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am
Apple Tree Square 1601 E. Hwy. 12 Unit 3
Willmar, MN 56201 United States

Joint Powers Board

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

Marketing and Public Relations Committee

October 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Apple Tree Square 1601 E. Hwy. 12 Unit 3
Willmar, MN 56201 United States

Latest Social Media Updates

Willmar Welcoming Week • Date: Saturday September 14, 2024 • Time: 2:00 P.M to 6:00 P.M. • Location: 3rd block of 6th ST SW (Outside of Willmar City Hall-Downtown Willmar) Food, activities and performances! Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/share/TpkuPj4ELUEzhbGg/

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📣 This week's Business Highlight, 🐾Paw's Floral🌻, is based in Atwater and has been a staple of the community for 27 years! Owner Katie Olson opened Paw's Floral in 1995 after earning a degree 🎓 in Floral Design. Her sister, Kim Olson, owns the building and operates Animal Health Services next door - thus the loveable name of Paw's Floral 😻🐶! This is your place for special event and occasion flowers💐, house plants 🌿 and décor, greeting cards and just an everyday floral pick-me-up🌼! ➡️Paw's Floral is located at 303 Pleasant Ave in Atwater, right off of Highway 12. They can be reached at 320-974-8680 and orders can easily be placed at www.pawsfloristatwater.com ⬅️

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Join CentraCare - Willmar for the CentraCare Employer Summit 2024! When: Thursday, September 26 | 8 am - 12 pm What: Join us at the CentraCare Employer Summit 2024 in Willmar, tailored for employers across the Southwest region including Willmar, Paynesville, Benson, Litchfield and Redwood Falls territories. This half-day event is designed exclusively to give regional employers the tools you need to create a resiliency-focused culture of mental well-being in your workplace. Who: Safety Directors/Managers, Supervisors, HR Leaders, Business Owners How: FREE, Register by September 25th: https://ow.ly/JsVe50T7NBm

Don't miss Atwater Threshing Days this weekend! 🚜 Travel back in time ⏳, hear great music 🎶, and enjoy fun for the whole family!

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📢Child Care Providers and Professionals! Milestones MN is hosting: What: Energize: It's Time to Energize Your Program; A Unique Early Childhood Learning Event 🌟🌈🎨 When: Saturday, September 14, 2024; 8:00am-12:15pm ⬅️ Where: Atwood Memorial Center, St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud MN ⬅️ Event Highlights :⬅️ • This event provides four hours of Develop approved training • Registration Fee= $20.00 individual or $15.00 for groups of five or more from the same center • Network with others Register Today: https://www.milestonesmn.org/energize-event/ 📅📝

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The Paid Leave with DEED Open House is TODAY! Date and Time Thursday Sep 5, 2024 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location Willmar Conference Center You can pre-register:

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📣 This week's Business Highlight, 🥩Wick's Meat Shoppe 🏪, is based in the City of Kandiyohi, but you will likely find their branded blue ribbon products at your local stores throughout Kandiyohi County! Wick's Meat Shoppe🥓 has been in business since 1967 and is currently owned by Cody & Jessica Madsen. Cody worked at the shop growing up and always said he would own it one day! You'll be greeted by a friendly face and fresh, quality products when you walk through the door 🚪. Make this your weekly stop for meats from ready-to-bake encrusted chicken🌡️, pizza patties🍕🍔 or special order cuts like pulled pork and wild game processing🦌🦆! Wick's Meat Shoppe is located at 209 N. 4th St., Kandiyohi, a block off Highway 12. They are open Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm, Saturday 8 am - 1 pm and closed on Sundays. 🔍follow them on Facebook Wick's Meat Shoppe ⬅️

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KCED is touring manufacturers in Kandiyohi County in preparation for Manufacturing Month in October and Manufacturing Week September 30th -October 5th with Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association! Thank you to Hanson Silo Company for hosting Marketing and Communication Specialist, Kelsey Olson, Executive Director, Patrick O'Rourke and members of our Ag Committee for a wonderful tour! Want to show us what you build as a manufacturer? Contact Kelsey at kelsey@kandiyohi.com!

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The League of Women Voters of the Willmar Area will be hosting a Hot Topic this Thursday, September 5tth from 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm called "Moving In, Moving Out and Moving Over: The Future of the Rural Housing Supply" with U of M Extension guest Benjamin Winchester, from the Department of Community Development. 🏘️🏚️ All welcome! No RSVP required!

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Our office is closed today, but will re-open on Tuesday, September 3rd. Have a good holiday! 😎

Last week went to the Minnesota State Fair and spotted some Kandiyohi County Representatives. 🎡🐄🐖🐑👨‍🌾🎪 Share your state fair pictures and tag Kandiyohi County Economic Development!

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