Events for October 2018
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Oct 1    Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Date: October 1, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120   
Oct 2    2018 Manufacturers & Technology Month Luncheon
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
2018 Manufacturer's & Technology Month Luncheon
'Winning the time-to-market race: Slashing the lead time on product development'

Special presentation from Gurvinder Singh of Proto Labs, Inc. Gurvinder will also join local bussiness leaders Troy Baumgartner from Peerless Industrial & Dwight Keenan from WinCraft, Inc. on the panel to discuse how they get products to market fast. 


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 2018 Manufacturers and Technology Luncheon.


 
Date: October 2, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://winonachamber.com
Location: Tau Center-WSU West Campus 
511 Hilbert St. 
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm 
Registration starting at 11:00 am 
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 09/26/18 to avoid charges.
Oct 3    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: October 3, 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
 
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
Fees/Admission: $490
Oct 5    Eggs 'n Issues-US House District 1
Eggs ‘n Issues
Guest: Jim Hagedorn, Republican Candidate for US House, Minnesota District 1



DFL candidate Dan Feehen has also been invited. 

Hosted By: Chamber Public Policy Committee



 
Date: October 5, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Perkins Family Restaurant
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 5 
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: Cost: $15.00 per person

Bundle Up! Members: Executive, Premier, & Visionary –
you already have reservations for this event – simply confirm
the names of your attendees.
Oct 10    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: October 10, 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
 
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
Fees/Admission: $490
Oct 11    Economic Development Committee Meeting
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Date: October 11, 2018
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120   
Oct 11     Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Mississippi Welders Supply
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Mississippi Welders Supply

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 11, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: 5150 West 6th St. 
Winona, MN
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 - 11:00 am 
Oct 11     Manufacturers & Technology Tour -Benchmark Electronics
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Benchmark Electronics

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.
Tours last approx. 1 hour 
Date: October 11, 2018
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: 4065 Theurer Blvd.  
Winona, MN
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 1:30 -2:30 pm  
Oct 11    2018 Network Nite -WNB Financial- Downtown
October Network Nite

Sponsored by WNB Financial 

Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Date: October 11, 2018
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: WNB Financial 
204 Main Street
EMail: gpozanc@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 11th
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free and open to all Chamber members
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 
 
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 
Oct 17    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: October 17, 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
 
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
Fees/Admission: $490
Oct 18     Manufacturers & Technology Tour CPI Core Molding Technologies
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
CPI Core Molding Technologies 

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.
Tours last approx. 1 hour 
Date: October 18, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: 1700 Wilkie Drive 
Winona, MN
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 -11:00 am 
Oct 22    Prosperity's Front Door: How Homes Build Strong MN Communities

 A Call to Action! The Winona Area Chamber, in partnership with the City of Winona, invites area business and civic leaders to discuss the recently-released recommendations of the Minnesota Housing Task Force and how it aligns with the City of Winona’s Housing Task Force Recommendations – building a platform for action during the 2019 Legislative session.
 
Please join us for a robust meeting of housing experts, including City of Winona Officials Lucy McMartin and Nick Larson, Warren Hanson, CEO, Greater Minnesota Housing Fund and Sheila Kiscaden, Minnesota Housing Task Force member and Olmsted County Commissioner. Attendees will be provided with REAL solutions to address Winona’s lack of workforce housing, and learn how to amplify the critical message to elected officials to move this urgent need forward. Other attendees: State and local elected officials, City of Winona and City of Goodview.

 
Date: October 22, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://winonachamber.com
Location: Chamber Conference Room 
902 E. 2nd St. 
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 22 
9:00 -10:30 am 
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 23     Manufacturers & Technology Tour -Fastenal Manufacturing
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Fastenal Manufacturing Building 

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.
Tours last approx. 1 hour 
Date: October 23, 2018
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: 1801Theurer Blvd.  
Winona, MN
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 10:00 -11:00 am 
Oct 24    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: October 24, 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
 
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
Fees/Admission: $490
Oct 25     Manufacturers & Technology Tour -Anova Furnishings
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Anova Furnishings

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.
Tours last approx. 1 hour 
Date: October 25, 2018
Time: 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: 1101 E. 8th St.
Winona, MN
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 8:15 - 9:15 am 
Oct 26    Eggs 'n Issues-County Board Candidates
County Board Candidates 
All County Board Candidates confirmed to attend. 

Hosted By: Chamber Public Policy Committee

 
Date: October 26, 2018
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Perkins Family Restaurant
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 26
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Fees/Admission: Cost: $15.00 per person

Bundle Up! Members: Executive, Premier, & Visionary –
you already have reservations for this event – simply confirm
the names of your attendees.
Oct 26    Skills and Expectations for New and Emerging Leaders
New leaders are expected to know exactly what to do and how to do it the moment they step into the role. New leaders will lean into what they have witnessed other leaders do until they have the experience to develop their own way pf doing things. Having the confidence to take on the leadership role is a step in the right direction. However, the qualities of a great leader evolve through experience, difficulties, and learning. Learn what takes a potential leader to a proven leader.
Date: October 26, 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: October 26th, 2018
Fees/Admission: $109
Oct 30    Excellence in Service
Date: October 30, 2018
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Oct 31    Millennials to Traditionalists: How to Manage Five Generations in the Workplace

Five generations are expected to work harmoniously together in the face of huge generational and cultural differences that often lead to misunderstandings and tension. Creating an environment where all generations can collaborate is essential to sustainability and growth. This informative workshop will help with understanding the characteristics, perspectives, motivations, and expectations that define each generation. A better understanding of differences and commonalities will help with strategies for motivating and retaining the multi-generational workforce.

Date: October 31, 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: October 31st, 2018
Fees/Admission: $89
Oct 31    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: October 31, 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
 
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
Fees/Admission: $490