NEW RESPONSIVE WEBSITE DESIGNUSERFRIENDLY

visit WasecaChamber.com

NEW FEATURES INCLUDE: Large image rotator for displaying photography and chamber events

“FIND IT HERE” – great use of icons to draw attention to quick-linked categories

Prominent space for website sponsors, sliding logos on every page

Photo gallery – Let’s showcase our community and businesses. E-mail your photos to the chamber for posting to the gallery

Data information – robust, detailed and visual graphics, easy for business and investorsto understand our community

our image increasing jobs retaining our businesses providing highest quality online services

THE CHAMBER IS FOCUSED ON...

Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce • 112 North State Street • Waseca, MN 56093 • (507) 835-3260 • Fax (507) 835-3267email: info@wasecachamber.com • www.wasecachamber.com

Representing Business • Enhancing Community • Promoting Growth

Summer 2016Next Newsletter • September 2016

I want to say thank you to the chamber for everything! You work

so hard for Waseca! We have such a good thing going here in our

community and I am so GRATEFUL that we have the chamber to

REPRESENT BUSINESS! Always great to see the SUPPORT

from other chamber member businesses in our community. Thank

you chamber for keeping us all TOGETHER in Waseca. There is

never a dull moment coordinating, planning, promoting all for us and

our community. GO WASECA PROUD! Keep up the great work!

~ Tracy Jevning, Founder/CEO, ICAN, The Daily Grind, Awaken Vibrance

SponsorshipsCHAMBER GOLF OUTING

June 20

EAGLE LEVEL SPONSORSHIP • $350 sponsorship investment • Your logo on a 48” x 36” banner • Signage at a golf hole• An opportunity to have people at a

hole promoting your business

BIRDIE RIBBON SPONSORSHIP• $200 sponsorship investment • Your logo on a 36” x 28” banner • Signage at a golf hole• An opportunity to have people at a

hole promoting your business

HOLE SPONSORSHIP• $50 sponsorship investment• Signage at a golf hole• An opportunity to have people at a

hole promoting your business

CHAMBER'S FAIR BOOTH July 13-17

FIRST TIME SPONSORSHIP • $145 sponsorship investment• Your logo on a 19” x 19” full color

banner* New banner will be provided

RETURNING SPONSORSHIP • $85 sponsorship investment • Your logo on a 19” x 19” full color

banner*Returning sponsor must re-use their banner from 2015.

As a sponsor of events, your business name is listed in the online registration.

Put the power of sponsorship to work for your business!

Sponsorship Deadlines: GOLF–June 1 & FAIR–June 24

Thursday, June 9, 2016Trowbridge Park • 11 am – 1 pm

R.S.V.P. /Cancellation by Friday, June 3 ($9.75/box lunch)507-835-3260 or info@wasecachamber.com

Box Lunch by the Pheasant, Sno-Biz Shave Ice and Music by KOZY!

in case of torrential downpour the event will be held at the American Legion.

Walk to the Park Day

Four people who walk the farthest will receive $25 Chamber Bucks eachPlus the business that brings the most employees receives $50 Chamber

Bucks. Hosted by the Chamber Ambassadors and Board Members.

First Day of SummerLet’s get out andplay some golf!

First Day of SummerLet’s get out andplay some golf!

Chamber Annual Golf OutingJune 20, 2016, Waseca Lakeside Club

Chamber Annual Golf OutingJune 20, 2016, Waseca Lakeside Club

SAVE THE DATE!

Enjoy a fun and relaxing day with your chamber members.Kicks off with lunch at noon & tee-off at 1:00Invitations will go out in May.

Enjoy a fun and relaxing day with your chamber members.Kicks off with lunch at noon & tee-off at 1:00Invitations will go out in May.

Sponsorships

available!

Open Daily 11 am - 7 Days a Week “Great Food with a Lake View”

406 9th St. NE on Clearlake • 835-2419

Check Calendar of Events and Detailswww.boathousewaseca.com

www.cinch.com 107 S State St. • 833-8888

www.dominos.com

What our Members SayThe chamber, in collaboration with Waseca High School,

coordinates the Discover Waseca Careers program with 28 students from the senior class who are taking career course work. These site visits are an interactive, behind the scenes look giving the students exposure to local career opportunities.

THANK YOU to the following businesses for participating in the Discover Waseca Careers program. American Family Insurance, Charlie’s Hardware, Cinch Connectivity Solutions, CliftonLarsonAllen, Edward Jones-Nyla Hagen, Mayo Clinic Health System, Pantheon Computers, QuadGraphics, Stensrud Aviation, and Streamline Communications.

Learning Experience Program Development Monthly Sessions

We are looking for a pool of candidates who are current or

prospective leaders in the Waseca area.

July 31stAPPLICATION

DEADLINE

A leadership program designed to enable candidates to learn about greater Waseca resources, values, strengths, weaknesses, and challenges geared toward providing an in-depth look at key elements in our community; education, economic development, government, healthcare, public safety, quality of life/diversity, and agriculture.

This program will provide opportunities for candidates to exchange ideas, build networks and begin the process of identifying and solving important community issues, and to develop leadership skills through classroom instruction, interactive exercises and small group discussion.

Curriculum was designed and provided to Riverland Community College by Jim Krile, retired Director of Community Leadership Programs for the Blandin Foundation

A series of topical seminars held over a nine month period and conducted by local and regional professionals. Monthly sessions run September – May on the third Wednesday of each month.

For further information and application visit www.wasecachamber.com or contact Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce at 507-835-3260.

Tuition $795Scholarships Available

SPONSORS TO DATE:Waseca County EDA, City of Waseca EDA • Starfire Event Center

Please contact the chamber if you would like to support this program with a sponsorship.

• Data & Internet• Voice• Cloud Services• Managed and Hosted• IT Services

consolidated.com | 844.YOUR.CCI

1230 N State St., Waseca, MN 56093

507-835-8030

400 4th St. SW, Waseca, MN

Tracy Jevning507-833-8423 | 201 South State Street, Waseca Member/New Business Award

George, Weston and Wyett Harty 507-835-4500 | 1381 South State Street, WasecaNew Business Award

Syd Hager accepting for Seth Hager507- 521-1080 | 39547 180th Street, WasecaMember/Progress Award

Chris Neu507-833-1040 | 118 South State Street, Waseca Member/Progress Award

AWAKEN VIBRANCE

GEORGE'S CARS HAGER WELDS

H&R BLOCK

Max Friedrichs(507) 201-3075 | 113 2nd Avenue NW, WasecaNew Business Award

MAXWELL'S

Ambassadors in Action

The Waseca Ambassadors, a committee of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce, create a positive image of the chamber by promoting the value of membership and recognizing investments in the community. Dressed in their red coats, they are comprised of business professionals acting as the public relations arm of the chamber.

Dallas Janssen(507) 201-7405 | 1108 8th Street SE, WasecaMember/New Business Award

WASECA TECH SERVICES

Experience the Eide Bailly Difference

1911 Excel Dr., Mankato | 507.387.6031 507-835 -1097507-835-7070

PC REPAIRFIRST CHOICE

217 EAST ELM, WASECA, MN 56093835-4040

Owners: Jon O’Neil & Amy Bornekejon@c21waseca.com • amy@c21waseca.com

Grant Koch(641) 590-1293 | 16629 368th Avenue, WasecaMember/New Business Award

Mary Haupt, Sandy Chadderdon(855) 762-7821 | 308 North State Street, WasecaMember/New Business Award

Roberta Solis, Bonnie Condon507-833-6092 | 604 South State Street, WasecaMember/Progress Award

Jill and Jon Stagman507- 835-2212 | 207 North State Street, WasecaMember/Progress Award

Shalee White, Bev Steffen, LaVonne Bartz, Amy Kruger, Nikki Volke507- 835-1499 | 200 2nd St NE, Waseca

PRIME POLY SOLUTIONS SMART TRANSIT

CASEY'S GENERAL STORESPANTHEON COMPUTERS

The purpose of the Roots Award is to recognize and honor businesses that have provided goods and services to people in the Waseca area for more than 30 years.

ROUNDBANK INSURANCE AGENCYCongratulations!

“People To Know” - Roots Award

Happenings

VISIT THE CHAMBER BOOTH AT THE FAIR

JULY 13-17

Chamber members are encouraged to bring brochures, promotional items, etc. to promote your business to the many visitors that visit the fair. If you would like to volunteer in the booth give us a call and we will assign you a time slot.

SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!

FREE FAIR

wasecacountyfreefair.com

www.roundbank.com • Member FDIC

MAY 30 Memorial Day Parade & Program

9 a.m. – Courthouse

JUN 7 Taste of Farm

Harguth Farms

JUN 18 Farmamerica Tractor & Pick-up Pull

JUN 25 Farmamerica Tractor Ride

AUG7Garden Walk

AUG6Triathlon

JUL4Lakefest Music Festival

JUL2Chautauqua

Trowbridge Park

Check event calendar at wasecachamber.com for more detailsInformation is subject to change

Coming to Waseca October 19, 2016Watch for more details

MembershipLike throwing a stone in a pond, your connection with other people will have a rippling affect. One of the best sources to get ideas and make new contacts is to network with others at the chamber gatherings. Doing so helps you remain competitive and keeps you up to date on local developments. I recently read an article written by J. Marshall, a Business Development Specialist. He states “the reality of a chamber is an ecosystem from which your business can exist and thrive. Much like a natural ecosystem, the chamber ecosystem has an interrelated and interdependent chain that is necessary for each entity to exist. The big businesses can’t exist without the small businesses. The small businesses can’t exist without the workers from the big businesses. The manufacturing companies cannot exist without the construction companies. You see? Interdependence.”

So, ideally, the chamber's role is to build a self-sustaining ecosystem in which businesses can interact and support one another.

Membership is a two pronged approach. The first is tangible. What can we do for your business directly? A referral, new lead, discount on Constant Contact or use of bulk mailing, marketing support, chamber website and Facebook page, online member directory, lobby brochures, event calendar and more are all working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to promote our members.. The second prong is the overall good. We exist to create a favorable business climate in our community, whether behind the scenes, advocacy, promote the community to new residents, assisting new business startups, bringing back useful information from regional events, bring in outside resources to address key issues faced by businesses in our community and promote keeping dollars in the local economy- which creates jobs and promotes community development. Whether you are a lifetime member or brand new member you are investing in the key elements and steps to make your business or organization and community successful.

Your chamber at work, building a better business community in Waseca area since 1953. We are a member driven organization of businesses and individuals who band together for the collective best interest of developing Waseca’s future. The chamber board and I take our roles seriously in advocating for our business community and members. Thank you for your support and investing in the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce, joining your voice with other businesses with a common goal to enhance our community’s well-being.

From the President

New Chamber Members

Kim FoelsChamber President

Awaken Vibrance, Inc.MSU Mankato Strategic PartnershipsPrincipal Financial Group – John PriebeShoney’s Auto Body, LLCSmall Business Development Center – MankatoWaseca Tech Services – Dallas Janssen

Brad Bartz 507-201-3031 bbartz@mediacomcc.com

MediacomBusiness.com

Keeping your business connectedwith Business Internet, Phone & TV

Wa s e c a | E l l e n d a l e | H o p e

BRAD CONNORSCertified Wealth Strategist®

Member FDIC

fnbwaseca.com507-835-2740

Investment Centers of America, Inc. (ICA), member FINRA/SIPC, a registered investment advisor is not affiliated with First National Bank or iWealth. Securities advisory services and insurance products offered

through ICA and affiliated insurance agencies are

Waseca, MN | 507-835-9111www.iWealth4me.com

NOT INSURED BY FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL AGENCY

May Lose Value

No Bank Guarantee

fnbwaseca.com507-835-2740

FIRST NATIONAL BANKWaseca | Ellendale | Hope

Member FDIC

Update your ONLINE INFORMATION on chamber website. Submit your profile, keywords, photos, logo and links to map locator

Display your MEMBERSHIP DECAL–Heighten your company visibility in your business and on your website

Member DIRECTORY LISTING on website

Display your business cards and brochures at the CHAMBER OFFICE

WEB DEALS – Members can advertise their specials and deals

WEB JOB POSTING – Members can post their job openings

ATTEND EVENTS – Watch for e-communication announcements

Host a BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Membership Mixer networking event

Low cost SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES to market your business

ENHANCE COMMUNITY - By investing in the chamber you are assisting chamber staff, board and volunteers in advancing your interests in local, regional and state levels which improves the climate for business and community

Chamber business is good business!

Progress is everyone's business!

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Waseca Area Chamber & AmbassadorsProudly Recognize

Business of the Year

2015

Please support the chamber businesses in the chamber pack inserts and sponsors when making purchases or business decisions. Contact the chamber office with your new location, new services and products, new employees and anything you want to share with other chamber members.

An Opportunity To Meet Your Customers of Tomorrow. Represent your business and bring a door prize!

KOWZ live radio remote during your event!

2016 Business After Hours • 4:30-6:30 pmMEMBERSHIP MIXER

May 23 iWealth – Brad ConnorsSeptember 12 Edina RealtySeptember 28 Principal Financial Group – John PriebeOctober 6 Homestead Home Goods & VintageNovember 2 HyVee

Business After Hours

Submit your member news to the chamber by the 10th of each month for inclusion in the monthly e-newsletter.

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Boss of the Year2015

Bill Jensen

R epresenting Business Enhancing Community Promoting Growth

Chamber Meetings

Check wasecachamber.com for how to host a BAH.

Check wasecachamber.com for up-to-date meetings and events.

AgriBusiness Division 7:00 am 3rd Thursday each month • September–June

Ambassadors Meetings and Visits 8:00 am 3rd Tuesday each month

Business After Hours Membership Mixer 4:30 pm February –November • Dates TBA

Discover Waseca Careers Twice a month • September–May

Grow Minnesota! Business Visits Monthly as scheduled

Waseca Area Chamber Board of Directors 7:00 am Last Tuesday of each month

Waseca Area Chamber Executive Officers Noon 3rd Thursday of each month

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