Events for February 2019
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Feb 4    Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Date: February 4, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120   
Feb 5    Chamber Membership- What's In It For Me?
Tuesday, February 5th • Noon
Create Your Customized Plan to Maximize Your Membership
  • Tips on FREE ways to benefit from your Chamber membership
  • Expand your network
  • Perfect for both new and seasoned Chamber Members
  • Meet other area professionals
Lunch is on us!

Be sure to bring plenty of business cards and business brochures.
Date: February 5, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
Conference Room
902 East Second Street, Suite 120   
Contact: 507-452-2272
EMail: kmathews@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Starts: Noon
Ends: 1:00 pm

Light meal & beverages provided
Fees/Admission: FREE and open to all Chamber Members
Feb 14    2019 Network Nite - Island City Brewing Co.
February Network Nite

Sponsored by Island City Brewing Co.


Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Date: February 14, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Island City Brewing Co.
65 E. Front Street
Winona, MN 55987
EMail: agrossell@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 14th, 2019
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free and open to all Chamber members
Feb 19    REACH Careers Pathway Initiative - Exploring Feasibility of Expansion
This is for a special luncheon to learn more about the REACH Career Pathway Initiative. This private-sector, chamber led career academy began two years ago as a pilot program at Winona Senior High School. The Winona Area Chamber of Commerce BEN, in partnership with MN State College SE and with the support of our two Universities and numerous area businesses, have built an exciting new experience for high school students. With the help from WSHS and lessons learned from the pilot, we are now poised to begin exploring the future of REACH. Would you join us for the conversation?  Lunch will be provided.

The purpose of Business Education Network (BEN) of the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce is to develop our future workforce by providing students with a deeper understanding of career opportunities and aligning skills with current workforce needs; engaging employers directly with students, education and training providers; and better aligning programs and curriculum to the realities of the Minnesota economy.
Date: February 19, 2019
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://winonachamber.com
Location: Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, 902 E 2nd Street, Suite 120, Winona
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, Febraury 19th from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Feb 26    Lunchtime Learning- Labor Standards & the Pipeline Program
Presented by:  Dave Skovholt and Kathleen Gordon of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
Labor Standards and the Pipeline Program

Minnesota Labor Standards:  The Labor Standards Division enforces Minnesota’s wage and hour laws and educates employers and employees about their rights and responsibilities.  Presentation topics include state parental and school activities leave, child/teen labor, minimum wage, overtime, and the interplay between state, federal and municipal labor law. 
Pipeline:  This program aims to help employers develop employer-driven, dual-training programs in the industries of Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care and Information Technology.  This program works with employers to change the conversation from “How do we find workers with the skills we need?” to “How do we GIVE workers the skills we need?”
Date: February 26, 2019
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, February 26th
Noon- 1:00 pm
Check-in starting at 11:45 am
 
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!
Feb 27    Chamber Business Day at the Capitol 2019
CHAMBER BUSINESS  DAY AT THE CAPITOL   

   

SCHEDULE:
9:00 AM
Board the bus at the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce

11:00 AM
Registration Open/Networking - InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
Pick up your essentials for the day and network with peers before lunch.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM 
Welcome and Key Messages for 2019 Business Priorities (plus a little Advocacy 101!) 
Time to roll up your sleeves and familiarize yourself with active policies that will affect your business growth. Plus, learn some lobbying tips from the experts before heading up to talk with legislators. Attendees will receive written materials outlining priority legislation.
Doug Loon, president, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Laura Bordelon, senior vice president, advocacy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 
Lunch and Luncheon Keynote Presentations 
Discuss the issues and use your new lobbying tactics with fellow business leaders over lunch. Some of the new commissioners have been invited to share updates on the administration's priorities of this legislative session.
 1:00 PM 
Board buses to the Capitol 
Board the Winona bus immediately after lunch and be dropped off in front of the Capitol steps in time for your prearranged appointments. 
1:30 PM 
Appointments with Legislators and Lobby Headquarters 
If you requested to visit with your local legislator, appointments will be set for you. If you have questions in between your appointments, stop by the lobby headquarters in the governor's dining room for answers, extra supplies, write a thank you note, or a refreshment.

3:00 PM 
Board Bus to begin trip back to Winona
One pit stop on the way back - refreshments and bathroom break.

 
Date: February 27, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Advance your priorities face-to-face with legislators
Join your peers to advance your priorities face-to-face with legislators. Get briefed on the issues, and then ride buses to the Capitol for prearranged legislative appointments. Afterward, return by bus for an informal reception. Share where your legislators stand on the issues while networking with business associates from around the state.
Contact: Della Schmidt
phone:5074522272
EMail: info@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday February 27th 
Fees/Admission: $75/ person
Bundle Up! Members: Premier & Visionary - you already have reservations for this event - simply confirm the name of your attendees!
Leadership Winona Participants - please note this is part of your class schedule and you will not have an additional charge.

Cancelations must be received by the Chamber office at least 48 hours prior to the event. Program fees will be applied to non-cancelations.