Events for October 2017
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
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
Oct 2    Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Date: October 2, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120   
Oct 5    2017 Manufacturers & Technology Week Luncheon
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
2017 Manufacturer's & Technology Week Luncheon


As part of the week-long Manufactures and Technology Week celebration, the Winona Area Chamber in partnership with the Winona Workforce Center will be recognizing a deserving manufacturing business as the recipient of the MN Governor’s Commendation at the 2017 Manufacturers and Technology Luncheon.


 
Date: October 5, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://winonachamber.com
Location: Signatures Event Center
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Fees/Admission: Limited seating available
cost per person:
$30.00 Member Value Rate
$40.00 Regular Price
Corporate Table of 8 with Preferred Seating and signage $275

Cancelations must be made by 09/28/17 to avoid charges
Oct 9    Ambassador Monthly Meeting
Ambassador Monthly Meeting
2017 - Jefferson Pub & Grill
Noon - 1
 
Date: October 9, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Oct 10    Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Miller Ingenuity
Manufacturing & Technology

Miller Ingenuity Tour


RSVP is Required
Safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts), closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a waiver signed before tour.
Date: October 10, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://winonachamber.com
Location: 1155 East 8th Street
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Please arrive before 10 am to check in
10:00 am Tour will start
Tour will take 1 hr

ALL TOURS: safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts),close-toed slip-resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a Waiver signed before tour.
 
Fees/Admission: No Charge for Chamber Members
Oct 11    Lunchtime Learning-Entrepreneurial Operating System for Small Business
Entrepreneurial Operating System for Small Business
Guest Speaker Garry Watts
Who should attend: Business owners that have 10-250 employees, $2 million to $50 million in revenue, growth-oriented, and willing to change things.
You will learn:
  • The six components of any organization that you need to focus on.
  • A process of solving your company issues-large & small
  • An effective process that allows everyone to have a voice and engaged employess.
  • How to analyze people and determine if they are the right fit for your organization
  • How to determine the right date that can give you an absolute pulse on your business.
  • How to build a healthy and cohesive organization.
  • How to bring discipline and accountability into an organization and gain traction.

 
Date: October 11, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://winonachamber.com
Location: Winona Area Chamber of Commerce Training Room
902 E 2nd Street, Suite 120
Contact: info@winonachamber.com
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Noon- 1:00 pm

 
Fees/Admission: $15.00/per person includes lunch
Bundle Up! Members: Investor, Partner, Executive, Premier & Visionary - you already have reservations for this event - simply confirm the name of your attendees!
Oct 12    Economic Development Committee Meeting
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Date: October 12, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120   
Oct 12    Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Knitcraft
Maufacturers & Technology

Knitcraft Corporation Tour


RSVP is Required
Safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts), closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a waiver signed before tour.
Date: October 12, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://winonachamber.com
Location: 4020 West 6th St.
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Please arrive before 12:45 pm to check in
1:00 pm  Tour will start
Tour will take 1 hr

ALL TOURS: safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts),close-toed slip-resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a Waiver signed before tour.
 
Fees/Admission: No Charge for Chamber Members
Oct 12    2017 Network Nite -Winona National Bank
October Network Nite

Sponsored by Winona National Bank

Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Date: October 12, 2017
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Winona National Bank
204 Main Street
EMail: gpozanc@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 12th
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free and open to all Chamber members
Oct 13    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: October 13, 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

Contact: Kim Anderson
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: 10/13/17
8:00 AM-12:00 PM    
Fees/Admission: $79.00
Oct 16 - Oct 23    Microsoft Excel-Level 2
This course covers topics such as creating and modifying templates and charts, calculating with advanced formulas, and sorting and filtering data. Ideal for those who know the fundamentals of Excel and want to become more productive with the software.
Date: October 16, 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: 10/16 & 10/23/17
6:30-8:30 PM    
Fees/Admission: $79.00
Oct 17     Manufacturers & Technology Tour -Peerless Industrial
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Peerless Industrial

Safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts), closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a waiver signed before tour.
Date: October 17, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location:
1416 East 8th St.
Winona
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Oct 18 - Oct 25    Grant Writing
As an administrator or leader, are you faced with the challenge of writing grants for your organization or business?  Learn how to identify and research resources available to help fund your programs and projects.  Participants will learn how to craft clear goals and objectives, build a budget and create a dynamic narrative for funding proposals.
Date: October 18, 2017
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis
Location:

Western Technical College- La Crosse Campus

400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601

Contact: Kim Anderson
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: 10/18 & 10/25/17
5:30-8:30 PM
Fees/Admission: $119.00
Oct 19    Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Fastenal
Maufacturers & Technology

Fastenal Tour


RSVP is Required
Safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts), closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a waiver signed before tour.
Date: October 19, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://winonachamber.com
Location: Fastenal Manufacturing
1801 Theurer Blvd.
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Please arrive before 10 am to check in
10 am  Tour will start
Tour will take 1 hr

ALL TOURS: safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts),close-toed slip-resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a Waiver signed before tour.
 
Fees/Admission: No Charge for Chamber Members
Oct 19    Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Benchmark
Maufacturers & Technology

Benchmark Tour


RSVP is Required
Safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts), closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a waiver signed before tour.
Date: October 19, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://winonachamber.com
Location: 4065 Theurer Blvd.
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Please arrive before 1pm to check in
1:00 pm Tour will start
Tour will take 1 hr

ALL TOURS: safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts),close-toed slip-resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a Waiver signed before tour.
 
Fees/Admission: No Charge for Chamber Members
Oct 20    Human Resource Essentials for Non-HR Managers
Today's managers and supervisors are required to participate in critical human resource management practices, including recruitment, selection, hiring, development, training, performance management, promotion, investigation, termination, and risk management. Erroneous personnel decisions can cost supervisors their careers and do damage to the company. This session teaches participants the critical knowledge and skills in human resource management to help them supervise and lead their teams and organizations effectively and confidently, improving the overall performance of their company and job satisfaction for all.
Date: October 20, 2017
Time: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis
Location:

Western Technical College- La Crosse Campus

400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601

 

Contact: Kim Anderson
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: 10/20/17
8:00 AM-12:00 PM    
Fees/Admission: $109.00
Oct 24     Manufacturers & Technology Tour -WS Packaging Group
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
WS Packaging

Safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts), closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a waiver signed before tour.
Date: October 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location:
202 Galewski Dr.
Winona, MN
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Oct 25    Project Management Essentials
Participants will learn the skills to improve planning, establish priorities, make decisions, people management, and effective communication. They will be able to meet deadlines, coordinate meetings, be assertive with colleagues, and learn how to prioritize and enhance team productivity and performance.
Date: October 25, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 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: 10/25/17
8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $199.00
Oct 26     Manufacturers & Technology Tour -ZF/TRW
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
ZF/TRW- Machine Building Division

Safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts), closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a waiver signed before tour.
Date: October 26, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location:
5731 Industrial Park Road
Winona, MN
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Oct 26     Manufacturers & Technology Tour - JR. Watkins
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
JR Watkins

Safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts), closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a waiver signed before tour.
Date: October 26, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: 150 Liberty St.
Winona, MN
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Oct 26    Membership Committee
Chamber Membership Committee
Chamber Conference Room 4-5pm
Date: October 26, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oct 27    Microsoft Excel-Level 2
This course covers topics such as creating and modifying templates and charts, calculating with advanced formulas, and sorting and filtering data. Ideal for those who know the fundamentals of Excel and want to become more productive with the software.
Date: October 27, 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

 

Contact: Kim Anderson
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: 10/27/17
8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $79.00
Oct 27    Retail Theft and Loss Prevention
This course is designed for all businesses to help address the costly issue of loss due to employee or customer theft. It covers the magnitude of retail loss, current trends, and options for business owners.  Local issues and potential solutions will be addressed.
Date: October 27, 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

Contact: Kim Anderson
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: 10/27/17
8:00 AM -12:00 PM
Fees/Admission: $99.00