Events for September 2017
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Sep 2 - Sep 3    Big Muddy Brew 'N Que

Join Winona Main Street for our 2nd Annual Big Muddy Brew 'N Que on Saturday & Sunday September  3rd & 4th, 2017 in Historic Downtown Winona. Come enjoy local chef competitions, drinks, live entertainment and a sanctioned, Competitive Series KCBS BBQ competition. The event is FREE!

 

Contestants can register until

Friday, August 18, 2017. 

Date: September 2, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.bigmuddybrewnque.com/
Location: Go to www.bigmuddybrewnque.com for additional information or to register to compete or to be a vendor
EMail: ekurash@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday and Sunday September 3rd & 4th from  10am - 10 pm
Sep 4    Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Date: September 4, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120   
Sep 7    Leadership Winona Registration 2017
The Leadership Winona program is about identifying emerging leaders, broadening knowledge of the community and motivating and inspiring individuals to become leaders at work, in the community or for personal growth. The class runs from September to mid-December.  *Class size is limited to 34 people*
Date: September 7, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
902 E. 2nd Street
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Session 1:Thursday, September 7th 8:00 am -Noon
-Dynamics of Personalities w/ Katy Smith

Session 2: Wednesday,September 20th, 8:00 am - Noon
-Generations at Work w/ Annette Roter

Session 3: Wednesday, October 4th - 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
-Going behind the scenes- all day tour

Session 4: Wednesday, October 18th, 8:00 am - Noon
-Moments of Truth w/ Bob Ash

Session 5: Wednesday, November 8th, 8:00 am -Noon
-Maxi zing your Communication w/ PeopleFirst

Session 6: Wednesday, December 6th, 8:00 am - Noon
-Strength Finders 2.0 w/ PeopleFirst HR

Session 7:Wednesday, December 13th 7:30 am 
-Graduation & Program Recap

Session 8: Early March-Date Pending-All day (bonus Session)
-Business Day at the Capitol
 
Fees/Admission: Chamber Member discount $650 per person, $800 regular price
* includes all materials, refreshments & recognition event
Early Bird discount $50 - register before July 14th
Registration DEADLINE is August 18th
 
Sep 11    Ambassador Monthly Meeting
Ambassador Monthly Meeting
2017 - Jefferson Pub & Grill
Noon - 1
 
Date: September 11, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sep 14    Economic Development Committee Meeting
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Date: September 14, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120   
Sep 14    2017 Network Nite - Leighton Broadcasting
September Network Nite

Sponsored by Leighton Broadcasting
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Date: September 14, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Leighton Broadcasting
752 Bluffview Circle


 
EMail: gpozanc@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, September 14th
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free and open to all Chamber members
Sep 18    Meet & Greet - ISD 861 Superintendent Richard Dahman
 Meet &  Greet
 Winona Area Public Schools
 Superintendent Richard Dahman




The Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Committee will be hosting a Meet & Greet event to introduce the new ISD 861 Superintendent Richard Dahman to the Chamber Membership.
 
Date: September 18, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Riverview Events Cemter at Garvin Heights Vineyard
2255 Garvin Heights Road

 
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday September 18th
5:00pm - 6:00pm
 
Fees/Admission: Open to all Chamber Members
Event is free and beverages will be available for purchase.
Sep 22    City of Goodview Outdoor Family Movie Night
City of Goodview Outdoor Family Movie Night
Bring your blankets, chairs and snacks for a fun family event! Will be showing 'The Secret Life of Pets.'
Several vendors will have food and drink items available for purchase. (Alcohol & tobacco free event)
 
Date: September 22, 2017
Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://www.goodview.govoffice.com
Location: Memorial Park, Goodview
 
EMail: melissag@goodviewmn.com
Date/Time Details: Friday September 22
7:30 pm movie starts
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 23    Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against this disease!  Take the first step by finding a Walk near you. Once you register, you’ll have access to a wide range of tools and support through your customized Participant Center. Join us and lead the way to Alzheimer's first survivor. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease!
 
 
Date: September 23, 2017
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2017/MN-Minnesota-NorthDakota?fr_id=10534&pg=entry
Location: Lake Lodge Recreation Center & Band Shell
113 Lake Park Dr.
Winona, MN 55987
Date/Time Details: September 23, 2017
Registration at 9 am
Ceremony at 10 am
Walk at 10:20 am
Sep 24    Winona Out of the Darkness Walk
Out of the Darkness Walk

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. More than 200 people from throughout Winona are expected to participate in the annual Winona Out of the Darkness Community Walk hosted by the Southeast Minnesota Chapter of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at 9 a.m., October 2nd at Winona Lake Lodge. This fundraising walk supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s local and national education and advocacy programs and its bold goal to reduce the annual rate of suicide 20% by 2025.
We walk to raise awareness about this important health issue. Suicide touches one in five American families. We hope that by walking we save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
“These walks are about turning hope into action,” said AFSP CEO Robert Gebbia. “Suicide is a serious problem, but it’s a problem we can solve. The research has shown us how to fight suicide, and if we keep up the fight the science is only going to get better, our culture will get smarter about mental health, and we’ll be able to save more people from dying from depression and other mental health conditions.”

 
Date: September 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Walk Location: Lake Lodge & West Lake - Winona, MN

For more information, please contact:
Contact Name: Debra Hartman
Contact Phone: 507-457-4009
Contact Email: debra.hartman@celanese.com


 
Date/Time Details: Sunday September 24, 2017
Check-in Registration time:  8:30 am
Walk Begins: 10:00 am
Walk Ends: 11:30 am
 
Sep 25 - Oct 2    Microsoft Excel-Level 1
This course helps students become familiar with the fundamental functions of Excel, including: creating spreadsheets, working with rows, columns and cells, formatting worksheets and performing basic calculations.
Date: September 25, 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: 9/25 & 10/2/17
6:30-8:30 PM
Fees/Admission: $79.00
Sep 26    Economic Summit
Economic Summit
Building A Better Business Climate


Program Line Up:


Sen. Jeremy Miller
Minnesota State Senator
2017 Legislative Session wins for Business: Taxes and Workforce



Bill Blazar
Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Business Development at MN Chamber
MN Ready




Program Schedule:
7:30 am: Registration and breakfast
8:00 am: Welcome Comments
Program Line Up:
· Sen. Jeremy Miller: 2017 Legislative Session wins for Business, Taxes and Workforce
· Bill Blazar: MN Ready
· City of Winona Mayor Housing Task Force - Findings and Next Steps
· Panel: New Solutions for Workforce Issues

        Harmony Enterprises: daycare solutions
        MN Job Match: Grow MN! workforce recruitment tool
        Concierge Service: trailing spouse/family transition service (Austin Chamber)

Who Should Attend?
- Top Executives
- Business Owners
- HR Professionals
- Government Leaders


A joint project of: Winona State University's College of Business and the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce

            

 
Date: September 26, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Tau Center - Winona State University West Campus
511 Hilbert Street
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
7:30 am - Noon
Fees/Admission: $40 Winona Chamber Member Discount Price
$60 Regular Price
Includes breakfast, refreshments and conference materials

Register here or by email to info@winonachamber.com or by calling 452-2272

 
Sep 26    Economic Summit - Bonus Session
Economic Summit - Bonus Session
Lunchtime Session 12:10 - 1:00 pm

What's the Potential? New Development in Downtowns
Afternoon Panel 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Developing Winona's Downtown: What resources and options are available for new development or redevelopment in downtown Winona? Learn more from our panel with information tailored to what local pubic and private entities can offer in growth. Featuring representative from Sherman & Associates, as well as Jim Vrchota (Merchants Bank), Lucy McMartin (Winona Port Authority), Peter Shortridge of 111 Riverfront Properties (a current Winona developer), we'll have individuals with great insight on what options and potential is available in our downtown.

            

 
Date: September 26, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Tau Center - Winona State University West Campus
511 Hilbert Street
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Noon - 2:00 pm

Lunch Presentation - 12:10 pm
Afternoon Panel - 1:00


Register by email to info@winonachamber.com or by calling 507-452-2272
Fees/Admission: $15 Includes lunch
Sep 28    Membership Committee
Chamber Membership Committee
Chamber Conference Room 4-5pm
Date: September 28, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sep 29    Eggs 'n Issues-WAPS Referendum
Updates on Winona Area Public Schools Referendum with Superintendent Richard Dahman

Hosted By: Chamber Public Policy Committee

Sponsored by:
Allied Contracting, Altra Federal Credit Union, Biesanz Stone Company, Bremer Bank, CHS, HBC, Inc., Knitcraft Corporation, Lawrence Transportation, Leighton Broadcasting, Merchants Bank, Mikrut Properties LLLP, Miller ingenuity, Minnesota State College-Southeast, Mississippi Welders Supply Co. Inc., Peerless Industrial Group, Pet Medical, RTP Company, Saint Mary's University, Seven Rivers Inter-Modal Terminals, Severson Oil, Warneke & Associates, Wells Fargo, WinCraft, Winona Health, Winona National Bank, Winona Post, Winona State University, WKM Properties.
Date: September 29, 2017
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Perkins Family Restaurant
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, September 29, 2017
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: Cost: $15.00 per person

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