Chamber Chair Launches Workforce Initiatives

The Chamber
February/March
2012
The effective voice of business promoting growth & prosperity.
Chamber Chair Launches Workforce Initiatives
“Our pool of workers is shrinking and not expected to
stabilize until 2025. By 2018 70% of jobs in Minnesota will
be held by individuals with some education beyond high
school. The fastest growing segment of our population is on
the short end of the state’s
unacceptable achievement gap,”
this according to the Minnesota
Chamber Education and Workforce
Policy Development Committee.
These alarming statistics along with
the slow economic growth heighten
concerns for meeting the workforce
needs of business in the future.
Chamber Board Chair Dr. Mike Richie
of Richie Eye Clinic wants to step up
efforts in the area of Workforce. He
posed the challenge “What can we
do to make Faribault a place that our
kids want to come back to after
college?”
The Workforce Committee meets the fourth Wednesday
each month at the Chamber of Commerce at 9:00 am. This
group will develop strategies to meet those goals. Some
strategies already in place include the annual CareerFest
and the Manufacturing Tours.
“What can we do to make
Faribault a place that our
kids want to come
back to after college?”
On March 8th CareerFest will take
place for the 6th time in partnership
with South Central College Faribault
Campus. Over 400 students are
surveyed to determine their focus for
education and careers. Local area
professionals are invited in to
present to the students about their
professions.
Made in Faribault a Salute to
Manufacturing took place October
27. Area students were invited to
tour three area manufacturers.
Students enjoyed learning about
manufacturing careers. The Chamber
Our goal this year is to focus on work
plans to offer tours again in
force issues; with the long range goal Mercury Minnesota was one of three local manufacturing
partnership with South Central
of helping employers access a more
companies that provided a public tour of its facility during
“Made in Faribault-A Salute to Manufacturing” last October.
College in the fall of 2012. These are
qualified and better trained
great opportunities to help students
work force. In addition to our existing
understand what employers are looking for. Not just
programs, we will look at increasing job-shadowing, career
through education but in interpersonal skill sets.
mentorships and college internships as a way to attract and
retain our young people, boosting every aspect of our
There are many ways that we can help to shape the future of
economy.
our workforce. Please contact the Chamber of Commerce for
information about how you can get involved in workforce
issues this year.
What’s Inside:
530 Wilson Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
P: 507-334-4381
F: 507-334-1003
chamber@faribaultmn.org
www.faribaultmn.org
Faribault Business Expo slated
for April 26
Cash Flow Seminar
Where is the Fari “Bo” Bear?
New Main Street Coordinator
Business Award Nominations
Business Day at the Capitol
Biz Buzz
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Board of Directors
Executive Committee:
Advocacy/Workforce efforts Provide
Membership Value
What does it mean to MRG
Tool and Die to be a
member of our Faribault
Chamber of Commerce?
What value do we as a
Manufacturing Solutions
company get from our
investment and
Rod Gramse
involvement? These are
MRG Tool & Die
often the questions that get
asked either of ourselves or from others as we
consider our annual memberships, the
sponsorships for events, and decisions to
participate in events or not to.
We first became members to support the
Faribault community through membership of
the Faribault Chamber; to promote the
Faribault community to each other,
throughout the state and beyond. A stronger
community is a better place to live and will
provide a better business environment. Today
our membership still provides that value.
Today the value really comes from the
Workforce Development and the Legislative/
Advocacy work the Chamber has been part of.
MRG does not rely on people walking into our
doors and buying items or services they need
on a regular basis. We do rely greatly on our
community for team members with the skills
necessary to provide the manufacturing
solutions our customers expect from us.
Chamber events like CareerFest (for the area
High School Juniors) , the Manufacturing
Tours that are organized, the connections to
the area schools, and the effort to increase
opportunities for job shadowing and
internships over 2012; all for the purpose of
providing opportunities for our community to
see the career options available including
manufacturing careers. Manufacturing
careers are NOT going away. They are
changing. They are requiring different skills.
They may move to different communities, but
they always will be in need and in demand.
All the advances in Health Care,
Transportation, Energy, Recreation,
Agriculture, Food, clothing, housing, etc.. all
require and depend upon Manufacturing.
Many businesses and particularly
Manufacturing will be (or is being) limited in
their ability to grow due to the availability of a
skilled and talented workforce. This is an issue
for our community and our Nation.
For businesses to be successful they must
have a community that can support them. A
community that is engaged and involved in
always improving itself is a community that is
growing. The Faribault Chamber is a strong
Advocate for area businesses by actively
promoting the engagement and involvement
in making Faribault a stronger community.
These active members were determined to become
more informed about the 2012 legislative session. They
attended the annual Minnesota Chamber Legislative
Session Priorities which featured briefings on the top
2012 legislative business issues by MN Chamber policy
staff, a reception which included all members of the
2012 legislature.
Members of the Faribault Chamber met with Senator
Mike Parry at a Chamber Session Priorities event.
Rep. Patti Fritz was not able to attend and meet with
the group.
Governor Mark Dayton provided the opening address
and Legislative leadership (majority and minority party
panelists) shared their views on the major issues facing
Minnesota businesses and the economy.
Dr. Michael Richie
Richie Eye Clinic
Chair
Gordy Adamek Vice Chair
Mercury Minnesota
Matt Carlander Treasurer
State Bank of Faribault
Gene Buhr
1st United Bank
Past Chair
Directors
Joe Cullinan
Hy-Vee Food Store
Shelli Frana
Frana Construction &
Property Management
Rod Gramse
MRG Tool & Die
Kim Halvorson
Halvorson Farms
Dan Hedge
Pantheon Computer Systems
Paula Mathews
The Phone Station
Ann Meillier
Brushwork Signs
Tami Schluter
Historic Hutchinson House
Paul Swenson
Paul Swenson Photography
Travis Temke
Boston’s Gourmet Pizza
Randy Vergin
Jennie-O Turkey Store
Deb White
Paddington Seed & Feed
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They Are Waiting to Come See You!
Faribault Area Business
EXPO
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Faribault Ice Arena
Over 60 Exhibitors!
2pm - 7pm
2011 was the most successful Expo
Ever - Don’t miss out in 2012!
Reserve your spot at the Expo early.
Contract brochures will be mailed out in February and
will also available on the Chamber web site but you can
get a jump start on reserving your booth by calling the
Chamber NOW for the...
2012 Faribault Area Business EXPO.
Community Showcase
Allows organizations to display at
the Expo for just $75 thanks to the
sponsorship from the Faribault
Foundation.
Make this the Best EXPO yet for your Business!
Attend this FREE seminar on: Exhibiting Excellence
On Thursday, February 23 make plans to attend a 1-hour seminar on Exhibiting
Excellence in the Chamber conference room, FREE to all businesses registered for
the Expo. Mike Mraz held this seminar in 2011 and was so well received we are
bringing him back for 2012!
Designed to help the exhibiter set expectations, have proper booth
behavior and offer tools for taking full advantage of the Expo.
This FREE seminar is presented by Mike Mraz who for the past 15 years has served
as a National spokes-person for Skyline Exhibits.
Please sign up on the Chamber web site to attend or call the Chamber office.
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Time to Stop asking Yourself:
What’s in it for me?
You might be asking yourself, what’s in
it for me? Chamber membership
offers many tools to help your
business. One great opportunity is
posting hot deals, events and job
postings on the
Chamber website.
New in 2012 all hot
deals, events, and job
postings are now
synced with the
Chamber Facebook
pages and the
Chamber mobile
webpage. This tool
saves you valuable
time that you can use
to be at the service of
your customers. Every
time you post
through your Chamber web presence
you are getting triple
the value with just one step. If you
aren’t using these great tools or you
are a little lost, we are more than
happy to help you. Don’t leave this
great free marketing tool on the table!
You are invited to
come to a “What’s In It
For Me” seminar at the
Chamber on Tuesday,
March 20 at 7:30am &
5:00pm. Want to get
started right now?
Contact Jillian at the
Chamber office at
jillian@faribaultmn.org
and she can sit down
with you at your place
of business and easily
guide you through just
what’s in it for you and your business!
Chamber Seminars are a great
resource for you and your
business, they are not only FREE
but they provide sensational
information you can use right
away. Register for these
upcoming seminars on the
Chamber Website:
Feb 21 Cash Flow
(There is a cost for this seminar, see details on next
page of this newsletter (page 8). Find out how to
get in free by calling the Chamber office!
Feb 23 Exhibiting Excellence
April 17 Security
May 15 Employment Law
Sept. 18 Controlling Cost
Sponsored by:
Please check the Chamber website calendar
as additional seminars may be announced
during the year.
Member Testimonials
“The Cheese Cave has found that it is very beneficial to be a
member of the Faribault Chamber of Commerce & Tourism.
The Chamber has worked diligently to bring in tour buses and other
traffic to show them what we have to offer at the store and also to
learn about the award winning cheese that we make right here in
Faribault. The Chamber shows people the gems that we have in
Faribault.”
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Voice & Data Cabling
Security Cameras
(507) 334-3735
Serving all of southern MN
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24 NE 2nd Street, Faribault, MN 55021
Heidi Husbyn
The Cheese Cave
306 NW 1st avenue
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 332-2259
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Can Your Small Business Cash
Flow Your Business’s Future?
Provided through a partnership with the Small
Business Development Center, and the
Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
is sponsoring a training session on “Can Your
Small Business Cash Flow Your Business’s
Future”.
This workshop will provide participants with
information on how to identify your current cash flow and how to project your
future cash flow of your business. This workshop will be instructed by Rick
Indrelie, a SBDC Consultant and a certified Economic Development Finance
Professional. Mr. Indrelie has over 20 years of experience in the accounting and
finance field.
Topics Covered in this Workshop are:
Ways to increase your company’s cash flow.
How does your inventory level affect your cash flow?
Should you pay cash for a new piece of equipment or get a loan?
Can you afford to add a new product line or expand your existing business?
| DATE: Tuesday February 21, 2012 | TIME: 1:30 – 4:00 PM |
| COST: $39.00 Chamber Members |
| $59.00 for Non- Members |
LOCATION: Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce – 530 Wilson Ave –
Faribault MN 55021
REGISTER: Complete the attached registration form and send along with
payment to Chamber Office or call (507) 334-4381
(Pre-registration and payment is required.)
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Business Day at the Capitol
March 14
Minnesota Business Day at the
Capitol provides all sizes and types
of business people the opportunity
to see the Legislature in action and
to influence public policy decisions.
Over 800 business leaders gather for
a day of education and lobbying at
the Capitol. Local business people
make the trip to the capitol and
learn more about the legislative
process, while gaining greater
understanding of the business
priorities. Arrangements are made
to meet with area legislators on the
local concerns. All members are
invited to participate. Registration
information will be available via the
chambers weekly e-newsletter and
on the Chamber website.
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NEW MEMBERS
Goldstar Amusements
Owners: Mike Featherston & Jim Hermel
515 Fowler Street Faribault, MN
(507) 209-1940
www.goldstaramusements.com
mike@goldstaramusements.com
Gold Star Manufacturing and Gold Star Mobile
Staging specializes in manufacturing
amusement rides and portable stages. Gold Star
is excited to announce a new amusement ride
coming soon!
KLiK Photography
Owner: Krystle Foley
200 Western Avenue (Faribo West Mall) Faribault, MN
(507) 210-7087
www.photosbyklik.com
klikphotography@hotmail.com
KLiK offers photography at a price you can afford. Whether its
weddings, graduations, family, little ones or a photo booth rental,
KLiK will make it a snap for you.
Fredrickson Outdoor Advertising
Owner: Mike Cashin
Owner: Duane Fredrickson
726 6th Avenue NW Faribault, MN
(507) 334-8733
cashin@charter.net
Cashin's Disposal offers full service commercial & residential
rubbish. A family owned and operated business right here in
Faribault.
6905 290th Street W.
Northfield, MN
(612) 616-8133
www.fredricksonoutdoor.com
fredricksonoa@msn.com
Serving Faribault and the surrounding communities in
southeast Minnesota. Fredrickson Outdoor Advertising has
a wide reach in southeastern Minnesota to fit your needs.
Faribault Economic Development Authority
208 NW 1st avenue • phone: (507) 334–0100
www.faribault.org
• Historic Renovation
• Supports new & expanding commercial and industrial business
• Promotes economic development in Faribault
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NEW MEMBERS
Aflac - Tiffany Thompson
Edward G. Bastyr
Independent Agent
Individual Member: Edward Bastyr
Lesueur, MN 56058
(507) 665-8050
Haute Tanning
tiffany_thomson@us.aflac.com
Owner: Laura Brady
www.aflac.com
300 Western Avenue #102
Faribault, MN
Over 50 Million people worldwide have
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chosen Aflac Supplemental insurance
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because of their commitment to
Faribault just got Haute’r! Haute Tanning is
providing customers with the
more than just tanning. It is your spa style
confidence that comes from knowing
tanning salon that offers level three pressure
they have assistance in being prepared
beds, red light therapy, mystic (spray)
for whatever life may bring.
tanning, and many other great services.
315 3rd Ave. NE Lonsdale, MN
(507) 744-2952
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Edward Bastyr is a new individual member
of the Faribault Chamber of Commerce &
Tourism and is excited to meet the
Chamber members and support the Faribault Business Area.
Annual Gala
This Saturday! February 4
American Legion 6pm
There is still time to get your tickets, contact the
Chamber at 334-4381
Come and Enjoy Local Favorites: Outtakes
Come for just the Outtakes show after 9pm for just $5
Entertainment Sponsor:
Bob Overby
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Faribault, MN
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From the President
How do you like my new photo?
Maybe it just happens to me! I am ready for the day and feeling good. A last glance at the mirror and what I
see is well – me – raring to go! But later a photo catches me and when I see it I think – wow, stand up
straighter, my hair looks so grey, why did I wear that?
A photo catches the split second that’s true, but not the context, not the mood of the room, not the
moments leading up to or following the click of the camera.
It is true of so many things. We have an image in our minds of what something is or isn’t and even when
faced with the whole picture we don’t easily get that image out of our head.
Kymn Anderson
Have you taken in the whole picture of the Chamber? Do you want to learn more about the context, the
Chamber President
goals and the plans behind the image and within the bullet points?
Don’t be stuck on a picture of Business After Hours. Although very important to businesses looking for referrals and contacts,
not all businesses need that networking benefit.
Is your image of the Chamber focused on promotions? Although essential for the businesses in that retail category, not all
members count on the Chamber for promotions or shop local activities.
Is your picture of the Chamber all about tourism? It is a very important part of our work, but no more important than working
with our manufacturers, or ag-businesses or providing seminars for our small business members.
Do you think the Chamber is focused only on new business development? Well there is a lot of work done in that area, but it is
not more important than meeting the expectations of our existing businesses and helping them accomplish their goals.
The Chamber is a photo album, not a snap shot. Take in the whole story. The Chamber offers many different benefits, for
different types of businesses, different sizes of businesses and different interests of business people. Look through the album,
find an area that fits your business.
Don’t miss out on the variety of benefits available to you, because you are stuck on one picture.
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Connect your business with other businesses.
Get involved with activities and events that
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Direct the work of the Chamber through committee’s
and project leadership. Show others the way to
engage and benefit from participating.
Inspire
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Motivate and encourage others to reach
the level of success you enjoy. Share your
story, support emerging entrepreneurs.
Be part of something significant and
encompassing that aids local businesses and
benefits our entire community prosper.
Residential and
Commercial Cleaning
1920 Grant Street NW
Faribault, MN 55021
(507) 334-2085
www.Hy-Vee.com
Comprehensive
Vision Care
Complete Optical Comprehensive
Center
Hearing exams
State-of-the-art
Appointments
Michael G. Richie, MD
hearing aids to suit
507-332-9900 all types of hearing
Bruce V. Gustafson, OD
Optical
loss and lifestyles
Murray H. Hanson, OD
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Misty J. purfeerst, OD
David e. Malmanger, OD
• Comprehensive Skin Care
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Royal Ross is the new Coordinator for the Faribault Main Street program.
Royal moved to Faribault in 1990 and opened the Subway restaurant at the
intersection of Highways 60 and 21. He then went on to teach Small Business
Management for South Central College, owned his own business in Owatonna and
was President of the Owatonna Business Partnership which worked very closely
Royal Ross
with the Owatonna Main Street Program. Royal and his family lives right here in
Main Street Coordinator
Faribault and are proud to call it home.
The Faribault Main Street Program is a community based effort to revitalize
Faribault’s Central Business District and the Coordinator is responsible for creating and managing programs and projects
that meet the objectives of the Faribault Main Street Program. Overall, the primary goal is to enhance downtown Faribault
and make it more attractive to business owners, building owners, and consumers.
The programs and projects are organized by four key principles:
• Organization: building cooperation among the many groups involved in Main Street and coordinating volunteers
•Economic Restructuring: strengthening the existing and further expanding the economic base
•Promotion: marketing the District’s assets and assisting with promotions and special events
•Design: enhancing the physical appearance of the district, including buildings, infill and streetscape
Where is Fari-Bo Bear Hangin’ out in Faribault?
Fari-Bo-Bear has been out and
about to boost the traditionally
slower January sales. After the
hustle and bustle of the holiday
season, the I Get It in Faribault
Committee has been working to
keep people shopping local by
taking photos of the Faribault
Daily News’ “Bo Bear” around
town. The photos are posted on
Facebook. People who “like”
I Get It in Faribault on Facebook are able to comment and guess on his location.
Many local businesses have been featured over the last month. All who commented or guesses are entered into a drawing for a $100.00 chamber check and
the Bo Bear sponsored by The Faribault Daily News. Watch for more fun with I GET
IT in Faribault Contact Jillian (507) 334-4381 if you would like to be a part of the I
Get It in Faribault committee.
Healthcare for the whole family
200 State Avenue · Faribault, MN 55021-6345
www.districtonehospital.com
Bo Bear went to get his fur cut at the JC Penney
Salon (left) and also went to visit Jake Cook and
Brent Peroutka at Comprehensive Wealth
Solutions (above) to get some financial information
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Member News
Chamber Ambassadors
Kathy Hendrickson is the new Director
of Deaconess Tower.
David Legault - Chair
KOWZ/KRUE Radio
Jim Barta is now with Remax Experts.
Joan Bartz
Hy-Vee Food Store
Roxie Bauernfeind
Reliance Bank
Dan Pumper Farm Bureau Insurance
Agent was recognized by the
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation as
a member of their builders club. Dan
signed 71 new members this year.
Hoisington Family Chiropractic held
a food drive called “Pack the Pantry for
the Hungry” where patients helped to
bring in over 200 pounds of food that
was donated to St. Vincent De Paul.
Rachel Vandenboom is the new Office
Manager for Edina Reality in Faribault
and Northfield.
Brent Peroutka has joined Jake Cook at
Comprehensive Wealth Solutions.
I & S Group has merged with Kuehl &
Payer based in Iowa. The merged company employees over 100 professionals and will still operate as I & S Group.
Faribault Foods was recognized by
the Energy City Commission for efforts
to reduce energy cost. Faribault
Bonnie Cervenka
State Bank of Faribault
Amie Chambers
Clear View Window Cleaning
foods was awarded the Energy City
High-Five award by the city of Elk
River.
Mayo Clinic Health Systems
welcomes Optometrist Dr. Inez Reyna
O.D. specializes in: Complete eye
exams for children and adults, glasses
and contact lenses prescriptions,
diagnose, manage eye conditions and
diseases.
WINGS (Women In Northfield Giving
Support) and Southern Minnesota
Initiative Foundation (SMIF), Tami
Enfield of Northfield is starting Brand
Yourself LLC. It provides businesses
with marketing strategies for both
print and online media outlets.
Chamber content pages:
128 per day average
Member On-line Directory
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Business searches: 72,524
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St. Lucas Care Center
Sarah Hopwood
Valley Staffing
Barton Jackson
American Family Insurance
Michelle LaCroix
Acupuncture & Pain Management Clinic
Gary Lazarz
State Bank of Faribault
Shirlee Madow
Individual Member
Chris Paro
Bauer Restoration
Brent Peroutka
Comprehensive Wealth Solutions
Paul Quant
District One Hospital
Dan Pumper
Farm Bureau Insurance
Amy Williamson
Sterling House of Faribault
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Business Awards
Nominate a Deserving Business! (Even your own!)
Thursday, May 10, 2012 - Faribault Elks East Wing
11:30am - 1pm
Recognition will be given based on achievement
in one or more of these three areas:
Business Impact
• exhibits growth, sound management practices, and ethical
business practices
• is innovative in it’s product or service area
• demonstrated job creation and commitment to workforce
in Faribault area
Community Impact
• encourages and provides opportunities for employees to
contribute to the community
• provides community leadership and is involved in
community activities
Personal Impact
• provides family friendly work environment providing
benefits, along with concern and commitment to employees and
their families
• provides a supportive work environment with on-going training
and education of employees
• promotes diversity in the workplace
Recipients of the 2011 Chamber Business Awards: L to R
Tami Schluter - Volunteer of the Year
Tony Langerud Insurance Agency - Small Business of the Year
The Coffee Shop (Jodie Chappuis) - New Business Spotlight
Faribault Ace Hardware (Joe & Kathryn Donahue)
2011 Business of the Year
All members are invited to nominate their own business or any chamber member business deserving of
this special recognition. Awards are given each year to one business in each of these categories:
Business of the Year (more than 5 employees)
Small Business of the Year (five or fewer employees)
New Business Spotlight (in business for less than three years)
Nomination forms and list of past winners are available
on the Chamber website: www.faribaultmn.org
or by calling the Chamber office.
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Chamber Meetings for February
(All meetings at the Chamber Office, unless noted)
February 1
February 2
February 3
February 4
1:30 pm
12 noon
7:30 am
6 pm
February 7
February 9
7:30 am
8 am
February 13
February 14
February 16
February 17
February 20
February 22
February 23
February 27
February 28
Noon
12:15
3:30 pm
8 am
Noon
9 am
5 pm
6 pm
12:15 pm
Mural Society
Agri-Business
Business Advocates
Annual Membership Gala
@ American Legion
HR Peer Group
Faribault’s Future
@River Valley Church
Ambassadors
Toastmasters
Board of Directors
Faribault’s Future Committee
Special Events
Workforce Development
Y-Pro Happy Hour @ Boston’s
Executive Dialogues
Toastmasters
7:30–9:00 am
February 1
Med City Mobility
Celebrating 1 year of offering stair lifts-come for the demo!
March 7
Bio-Wood
Come and see our new facilities!
Chamber Meetings for March
March 1
March 2
March 6
March 7
March 8
March 12
March 13
March 14
12 noon
7:30 am
7:30 am
1:30 pm
9 am
12 noon
12:15 pm
8 am
March 15
March 16
March 16
March 26
March 28
March 30
3:30 pm
7:30 am
8 am
6 pm
9 am
7:30 am
Agri-Business
Business Advocates
HR Peer Group
Mural Society
CareerFest @SCC
Ambassadors
Toastmasters
Faribault’s Future Class
@ Business Day at the Capitol
Board of Directors
Business Advocates
Faribault’s Future Committee
Executive Dialogues
Workforce Development
Business Advocates
5:00–7:00 pm
February 16
Milestone Senior Living
Come to see our facilities and the services we offer.
March 16
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