Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
| Nov 3 2017 Career Expo for Students |
Start Developing Your Future Workforce Today
The High School Career Exploration Expo is your opportunity to inspire student to pursue careers in your field.
Is your business struggling to find skilled workers?
Assisting high school students with career selection is not only beneficial to the student, it is important to every local business to ensure properly skilled workers in the future.
Help put students on a path to success.
The Career Exploration Expo is your opportunity to inspire students to seek out trade and educational paths in fields where there is a high demand in our region.
NEW! CAREER CLUSTERS
Manufacturing, Transportation, Health/Human Services, Cosmetology more! |
| Date: |
November 3, 2017 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Location: Main Campus MN State College SE
1250 Homer Road
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| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, November 3, 2017
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Cost: $175/ 8 X 10 exhibit booth (member)
Cost: $225/ 8 x 10 exhibit booth (non-member)
*Limited Availability per industry sector
First come first serve basis* |
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| Nov 6 Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting |
| Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting |
| Date: |
November 6, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120 |
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| Nov 6 - Nov 13 Microsoft Excel-Level 3 |
| This course covers the advanced features of Excel: creating and using macros, importing and exporting data, data formatting, linking workbooks and advanced data analysis. Ideal for power users who want to fully leverage all features Excel has to offer. |
| Date: |
November 6, 2017 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis |
| Location: |
IDL to all Regional Locations |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
11/6 & 11/13
6:30-8:30 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$79.00 |
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| Nov 9 Economic Development Committee Meeting |
| Economic Development Committee Meeting |
| Date: |
November 9, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120 |
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| Nov 9 - Nov 10 OSHA-10 Hour |
| A real-life look at how OSHA regulations affect the way we do business and how to apply these regulations to specific industries. This class is fully interactive with instruction on job-specific subjects as well as the basics of how to read and interpret OSHA regulations. |
| Date: |
November 9, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse Campus
400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
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| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
11/9 & 11/10/17
11:30 AM-5:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$129.00 |
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| Nov 9 2017 Network Nite - Merchants Bank |
November Network Nite
Sponsored by Merchants Bank
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members! |
| Date: |
November 9, 2017 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Merchants Bank
102 East Third Street |
| EMail: |
gpozanc@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, November 9th
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| Nov 10 Eggs & Issues - State of the Arts and Economy |
The Public Policy Committee of the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the business community to learn more about Arts and Economy in Winona.
Guest Speaker: Shelia Smith, Minnesota for the Arts
Creative Minnesota, a project of Minnesota’s foundations, has done research about the economic impact of nonprofit arts organizations and artists across the state. Sheila Smith, Chair of Creative Minnesota and Executive Director of Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, will share results of this research and implications for Winona. There is a lot of good news about the arts in this corner of the state, and food for thought.
Sponsored by the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee
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| Date: |
November 10, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Location: |
Perkins Restaurant
956 Mankato Avenue |
| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Starts: 07:30 am
Ends: 08:30 am |
| 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!
Cancelations must be received by the Chamber office at least 48 hours prior to the event. Program fees will be applied to non-cancelations. |
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| Nov 10 Microsoft Excel-Level 3 |
| This course covers the advanced features of Excel: creating and using macros, importing and exporting data, data formatting, linking workbooks and advanced data analysis. Ideal for power users who want to fully leverage all features Excel has to offer. |
| Date: |
November 10, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse Campus
400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
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| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
11/10/17
8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$79.00 |
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| Nov 11 Forklift Train the Trainer |
| This Forklift Train-the-Trainer session will focus on the OSHA forklift regulations 29 CRF 1910.178. It is designed for forklift trainers and individuals desiring to become forklift trainers. It is also recommended for current forklift trainers and operators to stay current. |
| Date: |
November 11, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse Campus
400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
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| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
11/11/17
8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$200.00 |
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| Nov 13 Ambassador Monthly Meeting |
Ambassador Monthly Meeting
2017 - Jefferson Pub & Grill
Noon - 1
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| Date: |
November 13, 2017 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| Nov 15 Office Lean |
| Most companies are faced with the need to trim costs and increase productivity. This applies to your office area as well as your manufacturing floor. Convincing office personnel that Lean isn't just for "the shop" can be challenging. Individuals need to understand Lean's concepts and see the benefit in it for them. |
| Date: |
November 15, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse Campus
400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
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| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
11/15/17
8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$99.00 |
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| Nov 16 Winona Workforce Center Career Fair |
The Winona Workforce Center is partnering with JobsHQ, MSC-SE, and the Winona Chamber of Commerce to provide a local career fair for job seekers. This will be a traditional and virtual event!
Please join us at our Winona, MN 2017 Career Fair by registering today – and no later than October 23, 2017 to ensure your information is shared in marketing materials. |
| Date: |
November 16, 2017 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Tandeski Center, MSC-SE |
| Contact: |
Jen Strand |
| EMail: |
jstrand@jobshq.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 16, 10 AM to 12 PM
Note: the 2-week virtual fair immediately follows the event. Each company will have a profile and the ability to feature up to 10 open positions. This allows job seekers who cannot attend the event to attend virtually at a time that works for them during the 2-week period. Those who attended will also have access. |
| Fees/Admission: |
You have 3 registration options -
Main Option: A booth at the career fair AND a 2-week virtual career fair - $79
- Additional Option: Everything in Option #1 PLUS a video created customized for your business for recruitment needs now and in the future. You will own the rights to the video, and be able to use it wherever you would like - $199
- Additional Option: Everything in Options 1 & 2 PLUS a 30-day digital targeted campaign for your job openings - $599
Winona Chamber members: $20 off for the first 10 Winona Chamber members to register
If you need a registration form or have questions, please contact Jen Strand at jstrand@jobshq.com or at 507-210-2300.
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| Nov 17 Leadership for Women |
| This training session focuses on successful tips to help you thrive as a woman in leadership. Learn to use emotions to your advantage, build supportive relationships, and respond to conflict using body language and voice control. |
| Date: |
November 17, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse Campus
400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
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| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
11/17/17
8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$89.00 |
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| Nov 23 Membership Committee |
Chamber Membership Committee
Chamber Conference Room 4-5pm |
| Date: |
November 23, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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| Nov 24 - Dec 31 Holiday Window Walk 2017 |
What better way to entice shoppers downtown than by giving them something festive to see! This year’s Holiday Window Walk theme is “Santa’s Workshop,” and we can’t wait to see what downtown businesses will create! Decorating awards are given in two categories: People’s Choice (with public online voting) and Judge’s Choice. We’ll announce the winners shortly after the new year.
Note: It is free for people to participate in the Holiday Window Walk, but we do request that you register your business through Main Street so you’re included in online voting!
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| Date: |
November 24, 2017 |
| Website: |
http://www.winonamainstreet.com |
| Location: |
Throughout Downtown Winona |
| EMail: |
ekurash@winonachamber.com |
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| Nov 24 - Nov 26 Small Business Weekend 2017: Business Registration |
Small Business Weekend returns!
Friday and Saturday November 25 and 26
Featuring both Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, the goal of Small Business Weekend is to encourage shoppers to keep their money local as they begin their holiday shopping. A part of a national initiative, Small
Business Saturday has far-reaching publicity and has been a fantastic success for our local businesses.
Come downtown and support small businesses! |
| Date: |
November 24, 2017 |
| Location: |
Downtown Winona |
| Fees/Admission: |
$50 for Friends of Main Street
$60 Other businesses |
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| Nov 28 Chamber Membership- What's In It for Me? 8:00 am |
Create Your Customized Plan to Maximize Your Membership
FREE! Door Prizes! Refreshments!
All attendees will have their name entered into a drawing for a prize to be drawn in December!
This is an opportunity for new members, new managers, new owners or anyone else who would like a refresher on the benefits of Chamber membership. You can use this event to introduce your business, meet and network with fellow Chamber members, Chamber staff, Chamber Board and Chamber Committee members. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and business brochures. |
| Date: |
November 28, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
902 East Second Street, Suite 120 |
| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
lkemp@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Light breakfast will be provided |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE and open to all Chamber Members |
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| Nov 29 Improve Your Company's Facebook Page: Plans to Action |
| In this workshop, attendees will learn how to improve Facebook performance through tested best practices, branding details, and current optimization recommendations. Facebook advertising will also be highlighted to provide an understanding of the available options, targeting opportunities, and calls to action. Applied lab time will be used to enhance and personalize workshop objectives. |
| Date: |
November 29, 2017 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis |
| Location: |
La Crosse Campus- 400 7th St. N La Crosse, WI 54601 |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
11/29/17
8:00 AM-12:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$99.00 |
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| Nov 29 Working in Cold Conditions - Authentic Safety Training |
Working in Cold Conditions
Instructor: Rick Craft, Authentic Safety
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| Date: |
November 29, 2017 |
| Time: |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Training Room
902 East Second Street, Suite 120
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| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday November 29th 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
$50 course fee
$40 discounted Chamber member fee
$30 discounted WSU Business Student fee
$30 CEU fee |
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