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Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce • 112 North State Street •
Waseca, MN 56093 • (507) 835-3260 • Fax (507) 835-3267email:
[email protected] • www.wasecachamber.com
Representing Business • Enhancing Community • Promoting
Growth
Winter/Spring 2016Next Newsletter • May 2016
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RSVP & Cancellation date is January 21st - Awards dinner
$45/person - Call 507-835-3260 for reservations
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Cinch Connectivity Solutions (CCS) has been a part of the Waseca
community since its original inception as the E.F. Johnson business
founded in 1923, and we are proud of the valued partnership we have
shared with the Waseca Chamber of Commerce over the years. In
recent years we opened our doors to host the October 2014 Chamber
Business After Hours event allowing community businesses and
individuals to visit. CCS also participated in The Leadership
Greater Waseca program which offered our associates leadership
development opportunities. In August 2015 Jesse Sherman, the CCS
Plant Manager, received the Progress Award, and in October 2015
Cinch received the Waseca Chamber Business of the Year award. At
this time, we had the opportunity to recognize many valued
associates who have lived and raised families in the Waseca
community. In November 2015 Waseca High School seniors toured the
plant through the Discover Waseca Careers program. We appreciate
the many opportunities our membership with the Waseca Chamber has
offered! Jesse Sherman
Cinch Connectivity Solutions
What our Members Say
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
Learning Experience
September 2016–May 2017
We are looking for a pool of candidates who are current or
prospective leaders in the Waseca area.
A tuition based community 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 of our community; education, economic
development, government, healthcare, public safety, quality of
life, and culture and diversity.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : July 31st
Program Development
Monthly Sessions More Info...
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.
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 more information or an application visit
www.wasecachamber.com or call Waseca Area Chamber of
Commerce at 507-835-3260.
Please contact the chamber if you would like to support this
program with a sponsorship.
Commitment toCommunity
5Voice in Local
Business Matters
3Network with Future Clients & Customers
7Involvement is one of the best business builders, and like
anything in life, the more you put into
your chamber membership, the
more you get out of it.
8Increase Your
Visibility Through Sponsorship
Opportunities
2Exposure for your Business
Top Reasons Why Members Belong to Local Chambers...
4Gain Credibility and
Respect by Being Part of the Chamber
of Commerce
6Business Assistance & Advocacy Efforts
Developing Leaders Connecting with Community Building
Relationships
www.cinch.com 507-345-4201
111 Star St. Mankato, MN 56001
107 S State St. • 833-8888www.dominos.com
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Boss of the Year is a respected supervisor, leader, and mentor
that supervises a significant number of employees. This individual
is also involved and contributes to the well-being of the
community.
The recipient of the Community Development Award focuses on
volunteers as opposed to staff, encourages the promotion and
advancement of community development and demonstrates through time,
commitment, attitude shown and results demonstrated that there is a
long-term benefit to the Waseca community.
The Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds Award is designed to
recognize men and women whose sacrifice for public good is
motivated by an innate desire to help others; to honor those
individuals whose good deeds might otherwise go without notice, and
to recognize the exemplary efforts of Law Enforcement Officers,
Firefighters, and School and Community volunteers for the effort
they invest for further inspiration and development of children and
students.
Each year Rotary recognizes the Service Above Self Award. It
represents an outstanding volunteer who has provided exceptional
service to the Waseca community in one or two focus areas for
several years. The Rotary recipient must demonstrate a commitment
to service, organization, or cause for many years and have made a
lasting contribution to the community in the form of
volunteering.
Waseca County Distinguished Agricultural Leadership Award is a
prestigious award given to recognize and honor individuals both
currently and posthumously who have dedicated their lives to the
advancement of agricultural industry in the Waseca County area
through demonstration of leadership in the community, and/or their
place of business.
The recipient of the Distinguished Service Award is an
individual between 18-40 years old and a resident of Waseca. This
individual has “given themselves” through civic involvement and
community development.
The Don Eustice Community Service Award is awarded to a
recipient who is involved in a variety of organizations and
projects as well as those who have truly made a difference in the
community. Tradition has it the recipient is a secret and will be
announced at the end of the event.
These awards will be honored at the January 30th Community
Awards event.
Award Recognition
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Businesses to Know
The following businesses have received First Dollar, Progress or
Roots Awards in 2015:
Alee Services
Anytime Fitness
Barden’s Bar
Birds Eye – Pinnacle Foods
Century 21 – First Choice
Cinch Connectivity Solutions
City of Waseca
Crossings Inn & Suites
Current Rays
Edward Jones – Ryan Ludwig
Farmhouse in the City 1890
Homestead Home Goods & Vintage
HyVee Foods
Kubat CPA
Mayo Clinic Health System
M.E.T. (Motivation, Education & Training)
Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm
Prairie Dental Arts – Roots
Premier Veterinary Center – Roots
Radio Shack/The Electronic Connection
Rose Oil – Roots
Schmidt Hoehn Law, Ltd – Roots
Thrifty White Drug
Waseca Community Education & Recreation
Whitestone Cleaners
Zacks Customs
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Ambassadors in Action
Emily Knudsen, Bill Bartz(507) 384-2691 | 41142 160th Street
WasecaMember/First Dollar Award
Amy Watje(507) 833-4855 | 140 17th Ave NE, Waseca First Dollar
Award
Zack Matson, Bruce Matson (507) 310-2000 | 40163 State Hwy 13,
WasecaMember/First Dollar Award
Tom Borowski (507) 835-1210 | 501 N State Street, Waseca
Member/Progress Award
PLEASANT GROVE PIZZA FARM
CURRENT RAYS TANNING SALON ZACKS CUSTOMS
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM
The Ambassadors serve at ribbon cuttings, grand openings,
special anniversary events, monthly business mixers and host the
chamber’s recognition luncheons and banquets. This group is a team
of enthusiastic members who generously give of their time in
building the business community relationships.
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Thank YouAmy Kruger,
Roundbank Insurance Agency
for your impressive service to the Waseca Chamber
Ambassadors.
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.
Jackie Dickie (612) 599-8042 | 111 N State St, Waseca First
Dollar Award
Angie Sell (507) 995-9323 | 111 N State St, Waseca Progress
Award
Shane Wendland (507) 835-5343 | 110 N State St., Waseca
Member/Progress Award
Dr. Tim Flor (507) 833-1000 | 1505 N State St., Waseca
FARMHOUSE IN THE CITY 1890 ALEE SERVICES
BARDEN'S BAR
PRAIRIE DENTAL ARTS
Congratulations!
WelcomeNew Ambassadors:
Adam Worke, Sarah DenOuden, Jim Ferch
2015 Ambassador of the Year
“People To Know” - Roots Award
507-835-7070
PC REPAIRFIRST CHOICE
217 EAST ELM, WASECA, MN 56093835-4040
Owners: Jon O’Neil & Amy [email protected] •
[email protected] www.roundbank.com • Member FDIC
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2016 Board of Directors New Chamber Members
MICHAEL BEHMReal Life ChurchCHAIR ELECT
ADAM WORKE Colony Court
Senior Executive Advisory Officer
JADE PRINSRoundbank
CHAIR
DAN HOEHNAssociate
PAST CHAIR
REBECCA THOMPSON, DDS
Chamber Welcomes New Board Members:
KIM FOELSPresident
[email protected]
SARA POLLARDAdministrative Assistant
[email protected]
Contact Us:
Happy New Year Greetings to all!
Here’s to 2016 a New Year – a New Beginning. The chamber
expresses a heartfelt thanks to the many members who share their
time and talent to serve on boards, committees and volunteer at
events. Their invaluable assistance helps to ensure the success of
our programs as members are the foundation of this organization.
Chamber membership is an investment in your business future. We
look forward to your continued support of the Waseca Area Chamber
of Commerce in 2016.
JEREMIAH MILLER4-Seasons Athletics
VICE CHAIR
KARA STURGILLWalmart
JOE SCHUMACHERSchumacher Electric
TOM SANKOVITZ First National Bank
TOM BOROWSKIMayo Clinic Health System
TOM LEEWaseca Public Schools
NEW MEMBERS IN 2015
The following are businesses who have invested in the greater
community by joining the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce.
American TapHouse & Grille
Atha Yoga & Wellness
Barden’s Bar
Cedar Valley Services, Inc. – SMART Transit
Doug Leet
Coldwell Banker Commercial Fisher Group
Current Rays Tanning Salon & Clothing Boutique
Greater Mankato Area United Way
Hager Welds, LLC
Hansel & Gretel Preschool
Homestead Home Goods & Vintage
Jim Gibson
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest
Magic Wash & Storage
M.E.T. (Motivation, Education & Training)
Mindful Fork, LLC
Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm
PRIME Polyjacking – Grant Koch
Realty Executives River Valley – Delores Dennis
Whitestone Cleaners
Zacks Customs
CHAMBER BUSINESS IS GOOD BUSINESS!
PROGRESS IS EVERYONE'S
BUSINESS!
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I have now been involved with the Waseca Area Chamber of
Commerce for seven years, and it has meant a lot to me. It has been
a place that has assisted me in meeting new friends, finding new
clients and it also helps in providing an education on our
community itself. Through my involvement with chamber events, I
have been able to locate forums that allow me to get out in our
community and it helps me build a foundation I use every day in my
professional life while also operating within our community. As I
look forward to 2016, I want to encourage you to become more
involved in the chamber and use it as a forum to build your own
personal and business relationships through the channels the
chamber provides. If you are looking for ways to get involved,
please contact the chamber office.
2016 GREATER MINNESOTA PARTNERSHIP POLICY POSITIONS
From the Boardroom
Jade PrinsWACC Board Chair
Brad Bartz • 507-201-3031 • [email protected]
www.mediacombusiness.com
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66TH ANNUALSLEIGH & CUTTER
FESTIVAL
ICE SCULPTING February 10, 11, & 12
Downtown Public Safety Building Lot PARADE
February 13
Cutters & Sleighs!
www.discoverwaseca.comwww.sleighandcutterfestival.org
January 31-February 28, 2016Ice Plunge, Ice Curling, Snowmobile
Rides/
Races and more on Clear lake!Come for the day or stay for the
weekend!
1. Workforce Housing: The GMNP supports $30M each year for a
Workforce Housing tax credit proposal, similar to the workforce
housing tax credit currently awaiting action in the Omnibus Tax
Bill.2. Greater MN Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant
Program (“BDPI”): The GMNP supports a $15M appropriation in the
2016 legislative session. In addition, the GMNP supports changes to
require the state to pay at least 50% of project costs up to $2
million.3. Broadband Expansion: The GMNP supports the expansion of
high-speed broadband internet in Greater Minnesota. The GMNP
supports $50 million per year to be appropriated to the Border to
Border Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program. The GMNP supports
program changes to better target funds to Greater Minnesota with
the greatest economic benefit.4. Statewide Business Property Taxes:
The state should offer qualifying businesses under the Greater
Minnesota Business expansion program up to seven years of exemption
from the statewide business property tax. The state should also
begin phasing out the state business property tax by exempting the
first $150,000 of commercial/industrial value in Greater Minnesota
from the statewide business property tax, without shifting the cost
to other property.
5. Transportation: The GMNP supports $7 billion in road funding
over 10 years with $200 million for Corridors of Commerce and $40
million for city streets. The GMNP supports a comprehensive
approach to transportation, including general fund dollars and new
dedicated state revenues.6. Water Quality Regulation: The GMNP
supports requiring independent scientific peer review and
cost-benefit analysis of new expensive water quality rules before
they are implemented.7. Bonding and Infrastructure in Greater
Minnesota: Bonding bills should focus more on transportation,
infrastructure, wastewater, and other infrastructure that grows
local economies in Greater Minnesota. In addition, of projects
identified as being located in the metro area or Greater Minnesota,
at least 50% of all capital investment funding should be directed
at Greater Minnesota.8. Greater Minnesota New Employees Job
Training Program: The GMNP supports increased and permanent funding
for the employer-driven job training legislation enacted in 2015
(see Minn. Stat. § 116L.42 (2015)).9. Local Government Aid (“LGA”):
The GMNP supports restoring the LGA program to its 2002 funding
level and annual increases in its appropriation thereafter. LGA
helps Greater Minnesota businesses receive needed city services
while restraining local property taxes.
To help improve the economic climate & boost economic growth
in Greater MN, the GMNP supports the following economic development
positions in the 2016 legislative session:
The Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors supports
these policies for rural MN.
Sources: Center for Fiscal Excellence, 50 State Property Tax
Study; Tax Foundation, 2014 State Business Tax Climate Index; Tax
Foundation, Center for State Tax Policy; and Federation of Tax
Administrators, State Rates
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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 pm
MEMBERSHIP MIXER
February 15– Healing Hands Wellness Group & Awaken
Vibrance
March 7 – Pantheon Computers
April 11 – 4–Seasons Athletics
May 23 – iWealth
September 12 – Edina Realty
October 3 – Open
November 1 - HyVee
112 North State StreetWaseca, MN 56093
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Chamber Meetings
FARM & CITY LUNCHEONHosted by Chamber AgriBusiness
CommiteeWorking together to advance the relationships between farm
and community businesses.
March 24, 2016 11:45 am • Farmamerica
Check wasecachamber.com for how to host a BAH.
Check wasecachamber.com for up-to-date meetings and events.
R epresenting Business Enhancing Community Promoting Growth
MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER Newsmakers • Chamber Connections • Event
Calendar
Job Postings • Business Resources • and more
Watch for our... AgriBusiness Division 7:00 am 3rd Thursday each
month • September–JuneAmbassadors 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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