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    January 27, 2018
    Carolyn Lange / TribuneA workshop discussing changes in the new tax bill drew a large crowd Friday in Willmar. Sponsored by the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, the event was geared toward business owners.
    Getting the skinny on a big fat tax bill: Chamber hosts workshop in Willmar to help businesses understand new tax bill
    WILLMAR — With about 35 days to read and comprehend the nearly 500-page new federal tax bill, accountants and CPAs can be forgiven for...
    business/small-businessJanuary 27, 2018 - 6:34am
    January 24, 2018
    Submitted Ken Warner, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce president.
    New tax law means big changes for businesses
    WILLMAR — The new federal tax reform law will create significant changes for businesses and could provide financial tax advantages. But...
    business/small-businessJanuary 24, 2018 - 6:44am
    February 15, 2017
    Scott Green, Market President of Starion Bank, speaks on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Economic Outlook Forum at Fargo’s Ramada Plaza & Suites. David Samson / Forum News Service
    Economist: New recession unlikely for now as America enters 'bunny market'
    FARGO — Forget about bulls and bears because the country is in a "bunny" market, according to a nationally recognized economist. Jim Paulsen,...
    newsFebruary 15, 2017 - 5:44pm
    April 30, 2015
    Kennedy Elementary School Principal Todd Goggleye leads members of the public through the school building April 21 to show the visitors the building’s shortcomings and where improvements might be made. The tour was the third of four open houses — each in a different Willmar Public school — intended to show the public the need for improvements offered in the school district’s bond referendum. TRIBUNE/Gary Miller/File
    Chamber supports yes votes on school bond referendum
    WILLMAR — The Willmar Public Schools bonding questions have picked up a major supporter in the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce The...
    newsApril 30, 2015 - 11:32pm
    July 17, 2014
    President of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce dies
    ST. PAUL -- David Olson, president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, died Wednesday night from a form of cancer. An email from Bill Blazer, senior vice president of public affairs and business development for the chamber, said Olson was diagnosed in March 2013 with non-Hodgkin’s...
    newsJuly 17, 2014 - 11:10am
    February 9, 2014
    Olivia’s Corn Monument was erected in 1973 to recognize the community’s growing seed corn industry and agricultural heritage. Work is needed on the concrete base and the roof of the building on which the cob of corn is mounted. Tribune file photo
    Olivia goes ‘green’ to save its famous icon
    OLIVIA — What Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are to Bemidji, or the World’s Largest Ball of Twine is to Darwin, the Corn Monument is to...
    newsFebruary 9, 2014 - 11:18pm
    December 31, 2013
    Dave Baker stands behind the bar Dec. 19 at The Oaks in Willmar, one of numerous local businesses he owns with his wife, Mary. Baker will take over as chairman of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Board next year. The Chamber will focus its efforts on repealing legislation that Baker says was financially damaging to Minnesota businesses. Tribune photo by Ron Adams
    Businessman Dave Baker steps up to leadership role with Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
    WILLMAR — Dave Baker will use his 12 years of experience as a small business owner to be the voice of the state’s largest business advocacy...
    newsDecember 31, 2013 - 3:10am
    April 29, 2013
    EDC in Willmar, Minn., to continue Chamber membership
    WILLMAR — The joint powers board of the Kandiyohi County and City of Willmar Economic Development Commission split 4-2 last week on a vote to retain the EDC’s membership in the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Support for continuing chamber membership prevailed,...
    newsApril 29, 2013 - 11:39pm
    March 5, 2013
    Willmar Councilman Ron Christianson has restated his opposition to the Rice Memorial Hospital Board and Municipal Utilities Commission paying dues as members of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Tribune photo by Gary Miller
    Willmar, Minn., City Council member continues opposition to Chamber of Commerce dues
    WILLMAR — Willmar City Council member Ron Christianson restated his opposition to the Rice Memorial Hospital Board and Municipal Utilities...
    newsMarch 5, 2013 - 11:02pm
    February 25, 2013
    Willmar, Minn., Utilities will remain Chamber member
    WILLMAR — The Willmar Municipal Utilities Commission has approved a resolution supporting membership in the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. The resolution, approved Monday, was drafted with the help of City Attorney Robert Scott in res-ponse to a City Council directive asking...
    newsFebruary 25, 2013 - 11:10pm
    January 18, 2013
    Council member says Chamber question is a long-standing issue for city of Willmar, Minn.
    WILLMAR — Willmar City Council member Steve Ahmann says his concern over government entities spending tax dollars for membership in the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce goes back 20 years when he first served on the council from 1986 to 1994.
    newsJanuary 18, 2013 - 4:00am
    December 16, 2012
    Legislative priorities for Minn. Chamber of Commerce
    The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will focus on six top legislative priorities at the State Capitol in 2013. Education and workforce Strengthen the education and workforce development systems: * Ensure that all high school graduates have practical and academic skills to enter postsecondary...
    newsDecember 16, 2012 - 11:48pm
    Minnesota and Willmar Chambers of Commerce encouraged by Dems’ desire to work with business community
    WILLMAR — A spokesman for Minnesota’s largest business advocacy organization is encouraged by Democratic leaders who say they want to work with the business community on policies that create private-sector jobs. “Our message is we really are encouraged by what we’re hearing...
    newsDecember 16, 2012 - 11:46pm
    April 1, 2010
    Governor Tim Pawlenty speaks at a noon luncheon to the members of the Willmar Chamber of Commerce at the Willmar Conference center on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.
    Governor Pawlenty at Willmar Chamber Lunch
    Governor Tim Pawlenty speaks at a noon luncheon to the members of the Willmar Chamber of Commerce at the Willmar Conference center on Wednesday,...
    newsApril 1, 2010 - 1:39pm
    March 22, 2010
    Pawlenty to speak in Willmar March 31
    WILLMAR -- Gov. Tim Pawlenty will speak at the Willmar Conference Center on March 31. Pawlenty will attend a lunch meeting of the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the conference center, 2100 Highway 12 E. Pawlenty will speak about the state bonding...
    newsMarch 22, 2010 - 2:06pm
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