Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
| Oct 16 - Nov 16 American Cancer Society Event: Laugh For A Cure |
An American Cnacer Society Event: Laugh For a Cure presents Runner Up Improv Troup
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to: Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead the fight for a world without cancer. With your support, we are stronger than cancer. |
| Date: |
October 16, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http:// https://www.facebook.com/events/2034922563194803 |
| Location: |
Island City Brewing
65 E. Front St.
Winona, MN |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 16 8:00 - 10:00 pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
To reserve tickets please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2034922563194803
For more information contact: Garret Stadsvold 507-424-4617 or garrett.stadsvold@cancer.org |
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| Nov 2 Economic Club of Winona Area-Achieving Entrepreneurial Excellence By Women |
The Economic Club of Winona Area presents:
Achieving Entrepreneurial Excellence by Women: Founding and growing business for tomorrow’s economy
Speakers:
Amy Langer
Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Salo, LLC
Amy Langer is an inspiring industry leader and visionary entrepreneur who creates innovative strategy to drive profitable growth and brand affinity. Salo is the Midwest leader in driving business outcomes by leveraging talent in finance, accounting and human resources. This award winning firm has offices in Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago.
Jennifer Smith
Founder and CEO of Innovative Office Solutions
Jennifer Smith is the recipient of numerous awards, including Most Admired CEO by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal (2018), EY Entrepreneur of the Year for the Upper Midwest (2017), The (Real) Power 50 by the Minnesota Business Magazine and 50 Fastest Growing Women Owned/Led Companies in North America, presented by the Women’s Presidents Organization.
For more information or requests for press interview with the presenters, please contact, Dr. Hamid Akbari, Winona State University’s Dean of College of Business: hakbari@hakbari@winona.edu
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| Date: |
November 2, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona County Historical Society
Wanek Hall
160 Johnson St.
Winona |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, November 2
7:30 am networking (light breakfast will be served)
8:00 am Panel presentation |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free
The Economic Club of Winona Area is founded by Winona State University’s College of Business, Winona Area Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Bank
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| Nov 2 Clutter, Chaos & Control: Managing Your Electronic Documents |
Is clutter, chaos and confusion ruining everything? Get rid of those endless paper stacks and gain control over that overwhelming inbox while organizing appointments and information. In this seminar, learn to show that messy workspace who’s the boss—maximize electronic storage while minimizing paper piles. The value-added benefit is an increase in productivity.
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| Date: |
November 2, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Novemeber 2nd, 2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$109 |
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| Nov 5 Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting |
| Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting |
| Date: |
November 5, 2018 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120 |
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| Nov 6 Lunchtime Learning -Clarifying the Impact of Supreme Court Sales Tax Ruling |
Clarifying Impact of Supreme Court Sales Tax Ruling
Presented by Hawkins Ash CPAs
While business leaders are still trying to understand tax reform, the Supreme Court’s recent Wayfair decision throws them another curveball. What does this decision mean for your business?
During this session, we will:
- Review key implications of the ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair
- Identify ways to minimize the impact of these changes on your business
Who should attend
This session is designed for business owners and decision makers.
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| Date: |
November 6, 2018 |
| 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: |
Tuesday, November 6
Registration opens 11:45 am
Program 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch provided
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| Fees/Admission: |
$15.00/per person - lunch provided
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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| Nov 7 Emotional Intelligence |
| Emotional intelligence is a necessary skill for any high performing team member. Emotional intelligence defines how we manage ourselves and how we relate to others. Employees who can understand the connection between emotions and actions have an advantage. Emotional intelligence continues to grow and develop over time through personal motivation, commitment, practice and reinforcement. This course explores how emotions contribute to work success through personal reflection and practical application. |
| Date: |
November 7, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://westerntc.edu |
| Location: |
Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 7th, 2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$119 |
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| Nov 7 Boiler Operations |
This course is for all classes of boilers and is designed for both low and high pressure steam and hot water boiler operations. Students secure or upgrade license for special, C, or B issued by the State of Minnesota.
Topics go from
- license law requirements
- combustion fuels
- the system of operation
Emphasis is on practical boiler related experiences. This course will prepare individuals to take the Boiler Engineer Licensing Exam. Upon completion, students will be qualified to test for special, C, or B license. This course meets for 30 hours.
Textbook is included in the price. |
| Date: |
November 7, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/47151/public/1/sp/ |
| Location: |
Minnesota State College Southeast
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
Room 206
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| EMail: |
seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
| 09/19/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 09/26/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/03/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/10/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/17/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/24/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/31/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 11/07/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 11/14/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 11/21/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Fees/Admission: |
$490 |
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| Nov 8 Economic Development Committee Meeting |
| Economic Development Committee Meeting |
| Date: |
November 8, 2018 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120 |
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| Nov 8 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 8, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://westerntc.edu |
| Location: |
Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 8th, 2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$129 |
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| Nov 8 2018 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 8, 2018 |
| 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 8th
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| Nov 9 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, 2018 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://westerntc.edu |
| Location: |
Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 9th, 2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$129 |
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| Nov 14 Boiler Operations |
This course is for all classes of boilers and is designed for both low and high pressure steam and hot water boiler operations. Students secure or upgrade license for special, C, or B issued by the State of Minnesota.
Topics go from
- license law requirements
- combustion fuels
- the system of operation
Emphasis is on practical boiler related experiences. This course will prepare individuals to take the Boiler Engineer Licensing Exam. Upon completion, students will be qualified to test for special, C, or B license. This course meets for 30 hours.
Textbook is included in the price. |
| Date: |
November 14, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/47151/public/1/sp/ |
| Location: |
Minnesota State College Southeast
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
Room 206
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| EMail: |
seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
| 09/19/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 09/26/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/03/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/10/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/17/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/24/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/31/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 11/07/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 11/14/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 11/21/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Fees/Admission: |
$490 |
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| Nov 15 Leadership for Women |
| This training session focuses on successful tips for thriving as a woman in leadership. Learn to use emotions as an advantage, build supportive relationships, and respond to conflict using body language and voice control. |
| Date: |
November 15, 2018 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://westerntc.edu |
| Location: |
Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 15th, 2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$89 |
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| Nov 16 2018 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.
CAREER CLUSTERS INCLUDE
Agriculture & Natural Resources • Arts • Communications & Information Systems • Civil Service
Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology • Health Science Technology • Human Services
Business Management & Administration |
| Date: |
November 16, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 2:00 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 16, 2018
Time: 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Set up starting at 7 a.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 17 American Cancer Society Event: Laugh For A Cure |
An American Cnacer Society Event: Laugh For a Cure presents Runner Up Improv Troup
The mission of the American Cancer Society is to: Save Lives, Celebrate Lives and Lead the fight for a world without cancer. With your support, we are stronger than cancer. |
| Date: |
November 17, 2018 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http:// https://www.facebook.com/events/2034922563194803 |
| Location: |
Island City Brewing
65 E. Front St.
Winona, MN |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 17 3:00 - 5:00 pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
To reserve tickets please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/2034922563194803
For more information contact: Garret Stadsvold 507-424-4617 or garrett.stadsvold@cancer.org |
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| Nov 20 Communication Under Pressure |
Communicating under pressure rigorously tests our effectiveness as communicators. Learning how to relate to others in difficult situations increases professional value and enriches personal and workplace relationships. This session will teach practical strategies to conquer tough situations and achieve amazing results.
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| Date: |
November 20, 2018 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://wetserntc.edu |
| Location: |
Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 20th, 2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$79 |
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| Nov 21 Boiler Operations |
This course is for all classes of boilers and is designed for both low and high pressure steam and hot water boiler operations. Students secure or upgrade license for special, C, or B issued by the State of Minnesota.
Topics go from
- license law requirements
- combustion fuels
- the system of operation
Emphasis is on practical boiler related experiences. This course will prepare individuals to take the Boiler Engineer Licensing Exam. Upon completion, students will be qualified to test for special, C, or B license. This course meets for 30 hours.
Textbook is included in the price. |
| Date: |
November 21, 2018 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Website: |
https://mnscu.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/47151/public/1/sp/ |
| Location: |
Minnesota State College Southeast
1250 Homer Road
Winona, MN 55987
Room 206
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| EMail: |
seth.flatten@southeastmn.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
| 09/19/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 09/26/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/03/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/10/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/17/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/24/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 10/31/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 11/07/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 11/14/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
| 11/21/2018 5:30PM - 8:30PM |
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| Fees/Admission: |
$490 |
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| Nov 23 - Nov 25 Small Business Weekend 2018 |
Small Business Weekend returns!
November 23-25
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 23, 2018 |
| Location: |
Downtown Winona |
| Fees/Admission: |
$50 for Friends of Main Street
$60 Non-Friend Businesses |
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| Nov 23 - Dec 31 Holiday Window Walk 2018 |
What better way to entice shoppers downtown than by giving them something festive to see! This year’s Holiday Window Walk theme is “Holidays of the Past,” and we can’t wait to see what downtown businesses will create! Decorating awards are given to the People’s Choice Winner, (with public online voting). 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 23, 2018 |
| Website: |
http://www.winonamainstreet.com |
| Location: |
Throughout Downtown Winona |
| EMail: |
ekurash@winonachamber.com |
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| Nov 27 Economic Club of Winona Area-Dealing with Trade Wars |
The new global economy is at a crossroads. Forces of “de-globalization” are endeavoring to slow down globalization. The opening salvo of trade wars has recently been fired. Why are trade wars fought? Who wins? Who loses? What will be the consequences? How can managers in the middle of trade wars cope with the uncertainties? This presentation will address these questions, with examples drawn from ongoing US trade wars with China, the EU, Mexico, Canada, Iran, and Russia.
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| Date: |
November 27, 2018 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Winona County Historical Society
Wanek Hall
160 Johnson St.
Winona |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, November 27
7:30 am networking (light breakfast will be served)
8:00 am Panel presentation |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free
The Economic Club of Winona Area is founded by Winona State University’s College of Business, Winona Area Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Bank
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| Nov 30 Microsoft Excel - Formulas and Functions |
| Excel spreadsheets have a seemingly magical ability to crunch numbers and make sense of data. Learn to create and modify basic formulas and functions to calculate values such as sum, average, maximum, and minimum. Discover how to use absolute and relative cell references. A basic understanding of Excel is strongly encouraged. Materials are included. |
| Date: |
November 30, 2018 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://westerntc.edu |
| Location: |
Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
November 30th, 2018 |
| Fees/Admission: |
$69 |
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