Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
| Apr 10 Journey of an Entrepreneur Series - Uncle Gill's Cut'z |
Journey of an Entrepreneur Series
Gilbert Jordan, owner of Uncle Gill's Cut'z, will present his start up story in this month's Journey of an Entrepreneur series. Uncle Gill's Cut'z is a barber shop located in downtown Winona.
FREE & open to all!
Must RSVP
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| Date: |
April 10, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street
Suite 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Apr 11 2024 Network Nite - Dahl Chevrolet Buick GMC |
April Network Nite
Hosted by Dahl Automotive of Winona
Exhibitor: Benedictine Living Community - Winona
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Limited exhibitor spaces available @ $100 each |
| Date: |
April 11, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
1201 W. Service Dr.
Winona, MN |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| Apr 12 How to Become an In-Demand Brand - Workshop |
How to Become an In-Demand Brand
Do you feel inspired when creating your marketing content? Like you can't wait to sit down and transform all of your brilliant thoughts and ideas into something tangible? Or...does it feel more like a rush-to-publish – where you're hustling to get your next blog or social media post out the door as fast as possible? Have you fallen out of love with content creation and marketing? (Or maybe you were never in love with it to begin with?)
It's time to break through content blocks that are making marketing feel like a chore, so you can start generating world-class content that attracts your aligned audience—and brings you LOTS OF JOY!
Join Amy Hager for an innovative approach to simplify your marketing so you grow an aligned audience and attract your perfect-fit clients and customers.
-Discover how to experience more freedom in your business by using your Content Personality® to simplify your marketing
-Learn how to market in a way that feels GOOD to you, so you don’t feel overwhelmed by your marketing and content creation
-Understand why email marketing is the BEST way to grow a sustainable marketing and promotion plan
Presented by Amy Hager, Lead Coach & Community Curator at Joyful Business Revolution
Amy Hager, a true marketer and community builder at heart, and Co-Founder of The Content Personality® Club, uses her years of experience and expertise to help service-based business owners around the world grow businesses they love at Joyful Business Revolution™. She supports current clients—as well as future clients— to apply simple strategies for increased revenue and productivity. Amy also has the honor of working with The Joy Fueled™ Program clients a Lead Coach.
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| Date: |
April 12, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Sugar Loaf Conference Room
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Cost: $30.00 per person (Chamber Member Rate)
Cost: $40.00 per person (Non-Member Rate)
Light breakfast included |
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| Apr 16 Fraud - Lunchtime Learning |
Who's That Knocking On My Door? Fraudsters!
Don't let them in. Learn about fraud trends in banking and how to protect yourself and your business.
PRESENTED BY
Lucas Stangl, AAP, Treasury Management Consultant at Merchants Bank
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| Date: |
April 16, 2024 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Sugar Loaf Conference Room
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 E 2nd Street, Suite 120 |
| Contact: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Check-in starting at 11:45 am
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| Fees/Admission: |
$15.00/per person for members, includes lunch
($25.00/per person for non-member, includes lunch)
Bundle Up! Members: Investor, Partner, Executive, Premier & Visionary - you already have reservations for this event - simply confirm the name of your attendees! |
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| Apr 19 Eggs & Issues - State of Public Education |
The Public Policy Committee of the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the business community to learn more about the State of of Public Education at Winona Area Public Schools.
Presented by WAPS Superintendent Brad Berzinski.
Sponsored by the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee
THANK YOU
Advocacy Champions: Bremer Bank, Merchants Bank, WA Group, Watlow, Winona State University, and WNB Financial
Advocacy Sponsors: Altra Federal Credit Union, ANOVA, Gundersen Health, HBC, Miller Ingenuity, Minnesota State College Southeast, MWS Co., Peerless Industrial Group, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
| Date: |
April 19, 2024 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Location: |
Sugar Loaf Conference Room
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East 2nd Street, Ste. 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15.00/per person includes breakfast
Bundle Up! Members: Investor, Partner, Executive, Premier & Visionary - you already have reservations for this event - simply confirm the name of your attendees! |
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| Apr 23 Tuscany Virtual Meeting |
Join us for a virtual presentation to learn more about the 9 day trip to Tuscany with Adelman Discoveries. The trip is from October 2-10 and will go to six cities.
Click here for trip information.
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| Date: |
April 23, 2024 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Link to virtual meeting will be sent to registrants |
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| May 8 Journey of an Entrepreneur Series - Kickass |
Journey of an Entrepreneur Series
Join us as we hear about the business journey of Kickass Beef Jerky from Jeremy.
FREE & open to all!
Must RSVP
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| Date: |
May 8, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street
Suite 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| May 9 2024 Network Nite - Minnesota Marine Art Museum |
May Network Nite
Location: Minnesota Marine Art Museum
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Limited exhibitor spaces available @ $100 each |
| Date: |
May 9, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
800 Riverview Drive,
Winona, MN |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| May 16 WAIDA Annual Meeting - 2024 |
Winona Area Industrial Development Corporation (W.A.I.D.A.) Corporate Members & Guests
On behalf of the W.A.I.D.A. officers, I would like to invite you to the W.A.I.D.A. annual Corporate Meeting. The meeting presents a great forum for business, organizational and governmental leaders to hear about business/industrial developments and the future opportunities in and around Winona.
Please RSVP to Kay at 452-2272 or by e-mail at kmathews@winonachamber.com
W.A.I.D.A. Mission
To serve as a facilitator, catalyst and communicator of activities that advance industrial development and economic growth in the Winona region.
W.A.I.D.A Vision
To support the creation of industrial action that fosters entrepreneurial growth of existing and future industries, with the goal of providing economic opportunities and jobs for future generations in the Winona region via the following actions:
- Assist in location of potential properties for industrial parks
- Foster communications between business and government entities
- Support entrepreneurial growth as a resource of business plan evaluation and financial options review
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| Date: |
May 16, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://winonawaida.org |
| Location: |
Merchants Bank of Winona
102 East Third Street
Employee Lounge – 3rd Floor |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Corporate Meeting 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Board meeting to follow for WAIDA Board members |
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| May 17 Eggs & Issues - State of Healthcare |
The Public Policy Committee of the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the business community to learn more about the State of of Healthcare from Winona Health.
Presented by Winona Health President/CEO, Rachelle Schultz
Sponsored by the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee
THANK YOU
Advocacy Champions: Bremer Bank, Merchants Bank, WA Group, Watlow, Winona State University, and WNB Financial
Advocacy Sponsors: Altra Federal Credit Union, ANOVA, Gundersen Health, HBC, Miller Ingenuity, Minnesota State College Southeast, MWS Co., Peerless Industrial Group, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota |
| Date: |
May 17, 2024 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Location: |
Sugar Loaf Conference Room
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East 2nd Street, Ste. 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15.00/per person includes breakfast
Bundle Up! Members: Investor, Partner, Executive, Premier & Visionary - you already have reservations for this event - simply confirm the name of your attendees! |
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| May 18 2024 Parade of Trucks - Touch A Truck |
Parade of Trucks, Touch A Truck!
Touch-A-Truck is a free, family-friendly event in downtown Winona that gives kids the opportunity to explore the big vehicles they see every day and to give them an understanding of how and why they work. Event attendees get a chance to see trucks and equipment up close, learn what they do, understand vehicle safety, pose for photos and ask the vehicle operator questions.
What types of vehicles can you expect to see? Construction, emergency, transportation, military, utility, delivery and any other fun equipment.
9:00am - Parade line up on Cal Fremling Parkway and Levee Park
9:15am - Vehicle parade from Cal Fremling Parkway, South on Johnson Street, West on Third Street to Franklin
9:30am - Noon - Parade viewing on Third Street between Main Street & Franklin
Parade walkers to start on 3rd & Main and walk west or on Franklin & Third and walk east on sidewalks and view vehicles.
Parade watchers on S. sidewalk will be able to walk E. and view vehicles |
| Date: |
May 18, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonamainstreet.com |
| Location: |
Historic Downtown Winona
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| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday May 18, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Sponsorship Opportunities available
Call Anna at 452-2272 or email asibenaller@winonachamber.com |
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| Jun 6 2024 Chamber Golf Classic |
The Chamber Golf Classic is the largest Chamber fundraiser of the year. The tournament provides opportunities to network, promote your company, and have some fun playing a beautiful golf course. Proceeds support the efforts of the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce in our mission to provide value to our members through business advocacy, training, economic development, and the support of tourism.
The tournament will be a four-person scramble tournament with plenty of prizes to be awarded. The registration fee includes lunch, golf cart, 18 holes of golf, fun, prizes, and dinner.
Sponsorship Opportunities available - contact the Chamber at 452-2272 or info@winonachamber.com
**Sorry, no refunds after May 25th. If you cancel after that date, you will be charged; substitutions are allowed.
Where: Cedar Valley, 25019 County Road 9
Who: Anyone who wants to participate (No handicap or golf experience needed)
This is a four-person scramble tournament
Fee Description:
Golf with Lunch & Dinner - $125
Golf package: 4 some and hole sponsorship $600
Pre-pay Field package: 1 Mulligan & entrance to Mega Putt - $120 for team or $30 individual *At event, field package will be $160/team or $40/golfer
Dinner only - $30.00
Hole Sponsorship with Signage & promotion - $150 *add lunch $10/person or dinner $20/person
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| Date: |
June 6, 2024 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Contact: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce 507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Registration & lunch at noon, with a shot-gun start at 1:00 p.m. |
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| Jun 7 Swinging In The Street |
Get your dancing shoes ready: Winona’s Downtown will be swinging and swaying to the sounds of live music and dancing at the much-anticipated yearly event "Swinging In The Street!"
On Friday, June 7 from 6-9pm, the community is invited to a free Dance Party thrown by the River City Ballroom Dancers. Dance lessons led by Stan and Molly Breitlow will be from 6-7pm and non-stop live music from Greg Balfany and members of the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra will run from 7-9pm.
The event will be on Third Street at the corner of Center Street (in front of Blooming Grounds) and is part of the Winona Main Street and Chamber of Commerce’s Winona in the Street (formerly Dine Out Downtown) series.
Come listen to great music or glide across the dance floor yourself!
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| Date: |
June 7, 2024 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://winonamainstreet.com |
| Location: |
Third and Center Streets
Historic Downtown Winona |
| Contact: |
Winona Main Street |
| EMail: |
jlubinski@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Swing Dance Lessons by Stan & Molly - 6pm - 7pm
Dance 7pm - 9pm |
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| Jun 12 Journey of an Entrepreneur Series-Social Media |
Journey of an Entrepreneur Series
Panel discussion featuring:
McKenna Schmidtke, Social Media Content Specialist at Kwik Trip
Amy Jo Moe, Owner of Green Thumb Artistry
Cynthia Porter, Marketing Specialist at Visit Winona
FREE & open to all!
Must RSVP
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| Date: |
June 12, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street
Suite 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Jun 12 - Jun 16 Winona Steamboat Days & Ambassador Brat Booth |
Winona's annual community wide celebration!
Enjoy five days of carnival, live music, boat races, a grande parade and fireworks. Join us for a week full of fun!
Part of the Festivities is our Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Brat Trailer!
Brat Trailer Times:
Ambassador Brat Trailer is open daily from 11:30 am until 8:00 pm.
Steamboat Days is fast approaching and what better way to let your employees know how much you appreciate them than with a FREE lunch at the CARNIVAL!
The Winona Chamber Ambassadors are sponsoring a Steamboat Days brat booth and have pre-sale tickets available for purchase. The tickets can be used anytime at the Winona Chamber Ambassador brat booth starting June 12th through June 16th.
Tickets are $8, and include a Brat, Hotdog or Hamburger, Chips and a Fountain Pop. Buy a bunch for your employees, friends, family or yourself and stop down and enjoy the celebration.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Kay Mathews at the Chamber office (507) 452-2272 or email us at info@winonachamber.com with the amount of tickets you would like. Discounts are available for orders over 25, 50 and 100. |
| Date: |
June 12, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
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| Jul 10 Journey of an Entrepreneur Series |
Journey of an Entrepreneur Series
Details to come!
FREE & open to ALL!
Must RSVP, seating is limited
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| Date: |
July 10, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street
Suite 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Aug 8 2024 Network Nite - Winona State University |
August Network Nite
Hosted by Winona State University
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Limited exhibitor spaces available @ $100 each |
| Date: |
August 8, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Kryzsko Commons
Winona, MN |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| Aug 14 Journey of an Entrepreneur Series |
Journey of an Entrepreneur Series
Details to come!
FREE & open to ALL!
Must RSVP, seating is limited
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| Date: |
August 14, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street
Suite 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
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| Sep 11 Journey of an Entrepreneur Series |
Journey of an Entrepreneur Series
Details to come!
FREE & open to ALL!
Must RSVP, seating is limited
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| Date: |
September 11, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street
Suite 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Sep 12 2024 Network Nite - Winona Volunteer Services |
September Network Nite
Hosted by Winona Volunteer Services
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Limited exhibitor spaces available @ $100 each |
| Date: |
September 12, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
402 E. 2nd St.
Winona, MN |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| Sep 20 Salsa in the Streets |
Get your dancing shoes ready: Winona’s Downtown will be swaying to the sounds of live music and dancing at the much-anticipated yearly event "Salsa In The Street!"
On Friday, June 7 from 6-9pm, the community is invited to a free Dance Party thrown by the River City Ballroom Dancers. Dance lessons led by Stan and Molly Breitlow will be from 6-7pm and non-stop live music from Greg Balfany and members of the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra will run from 7-9pm.
The event will be on Third Street at the corner of Center Street (in front of Blooming Grounds) and is part of the Winona Main Street and Chamber of Commerce’s Winona in the Street (formerly Dine Out Downtown) series.
Come listen to great music or glide across the dance floor yourself!
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| Date: |
September 20, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.winonamainstreet.com/winona-in-the-street |
| Location: |
Third and Center Streets
Historic Downtown Winona |
| EMail: |
jlubinski@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Salsa Dance Lessons by Stan & Molly - 6pm - 7pm
Dance 7pm - 9pm |
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| Oct 9 Journey of an Entrepreneur Series |
Journey of an Entrepreneur Series
Details to come!
FREE & open to ALL!
Must RSVP, seating is limited
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| Date: |
October 9, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street
Suite 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Oct 10 2024 Network Nite - WNB Financial |
October Network Nite
Hosted by WNB Financial
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Limited exhibitor spaces available @ $100 each |
| Date: |
October 10, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
204 Main St.
Winona, MN |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| Nov 13 Journey of an Entrepreneur Series |
Journey of an Entrepreneur Series
Details to come!
FREE & open to ALL!
Must RSVP, seating is limited
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| Date: |
November 13, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street
Suite 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Nov 14 2024 Network Nite - Merchants |
November Network Nite
Hosted by Merchants
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Limited exhibitor spaces available @ $100 each |
| Date: |
November 14, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
102 E. 3rd St.
Winona, MN |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| Dec 11 Journey of an Entrepreneur Series |
Journey of an Entrepreneur Series
Details to come!
FREE & open to ALL!
Must RSVP, seating is limited
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| Date: |
December 11, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 East Second Street
Suite 120
Winona, MN 55987 |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
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| Dec 12 2024 Network Nite - Saint Mary's University of MN |
December Network Nite
Hosted by Saint Mary's University of MN
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Limited exhibitor spaces available @ $100 each |
| Date: |
December 12, 2024 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
700 Terrace Heights
Winona, MN |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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