Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

08/20/2026

Leadership Perspectives has been building bold, connected community leaders across the for 35 years. Over 1,100 people have graduated from the program—and the next chapter could be yours! 🚀

Build your leadership skills, expand your network, gain a deeper understanding of our community, and become part of a legacy of leaders shaping Kandiyohi County.

⏰ Enrollment is limited to 40 participants. Don’t miss your chance—click the image/link below to register today! The next class kicks off September 3rd.

Leadership Perspectives is designed to develop effective community leaders with vision and insight. Each session focuses on the issues critcal to our region’s future success. Leadership Perspectives provides the opportunity for the cohort to exchange ideas, build networks, and connect to the commu...

08/19/2026

08/19/2026

Looking for your next opportunity—or your next great hire? Check out the Chamber Job Board!

💼 Chamber members: Post your openings on the Chamber Job Board—a complimentary service that helps connect your business with local job seekers.

🔎 Job seekers: Discover career opportunities with local businesses and find a place to grow, contribute, and make a difference right here at home.

Support local. Work local. Grow local.

🔗 public.willmarareachamber.com/jobs

Anderson Larson Law Office, CentraCare - Willmar, Dooleys Petroleum Inc., ESS, Haug Implement Co., Heritage Bank NA-Willmar, Kitchen Fair, Marcus Construction, Northern Radiator, Nova-Tech Engineering LLC, Water's Edge Ministries - formerly GLLM, WillmarBus, Willmar Area Community Foundation

08/18/2026

Congratulations to Willmar Campus Ministry Center on the groundbreaking of their 2,500 square foot expansion with Marcus Construction! 🛠️🏗️

ℹ️ Campus Ministry Center is a welcoming place where Ridgewater College students can find a meal, support, and connection. Thanks to generous community support, an expansion is underway to add bathrooms and more dining and kitchen space. You can help this important community asset continue to grow by volunteering or making a financial gift at the link below. Together, we’re helping our students and community flourish! 🙌

🔗 cmcridgewater.org/help-support-campus-ministry.html

📸 Representing the Chamber: Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology, Inc.), Tayla Boersma (MinnWest Technology Campus), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Dan Jacobs (Marcus Construction), President/CEO James Miller, Doug Kuehnast, Junior Ambassador Myles Kuehnast, Julie Anderson—North American Insurance Agency, and Kami Anez (Anez Consulting).

08/17/2026

Congratulations to Mike and Terri Wood of Woody's Trucking Inc. on the completion of their office remodel and new drive-through washout bay with Marcus Construction. ✂️🎉

ℹ️ Woody's Trucking Inc. is a refrigerated transportation carrier that has been providing nationwide temperature-controlled transportation services since 2001. After relocating from Lester Prairie to Willmar in 2011 and purchasing their current facility in 2015, the company has continued to grow while maintaining its commitment to reliable, on-time deliveries through quality drivers and modern, well-maintained equipment.

Here's to 25 years of excellence in refrigerated transportation and continued success in the years ahead! 🚛❄️✨

🔗 woodystrucking.com

📸 Representing the Chamber: Brittany VanDerBill (B. VanDerBill Consulting), Dawn Lippert (Mainstream Boutique Willmar), Kami Anez (Anez Consulting), Doug Kuehnast, Tayla Boersma (MinnWest Technology Campus), Dave Feist (TPI Hospitality), Amanda Erickson (Lake Region Bank), Jeff Jensen (West Central Technology, Inc.), and President/CEO James Miller.

08/14/2026

The fun starts at noon!🎉 Bring the family to Haug Implement Co. in Willmar for an afternoon packed with sweet treats, farm animals, John Deere, and agriculture fun! 💚🚜