Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
| Sep 16 - Dec 20 Welding Open Lab |
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| Date: |
September 16, 2019 |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
September 16th-Decmeber 20th |
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| Nov 1 Understanding Accounting: A Basic Introduction for non-finanacial employees |
| Designed for individuals with non-financial backgrounds who work with budgets, balance sheets, and other financial documents. This introductory course provides an overview of accounting terminology and processes, analyzing financial activities and statements and applying the fundamentals of accounting. Course will cover debits, credits, general ledgers, assets, liabilities, balance sheets, profit and loss statements and more. |
| Date: |
November 1, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday November 1st 8:00am to noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$89 |
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| Nov 1 Basic Workplace Computing |
| Learn the essentials of computing for today's workplace. Gain a working knowledge of computer fundamentals though hands-on training. This program is great for those who want to establish basic computer proficiencies to enter the job market, strengthen a resume and hone basic technology skills. Tuition includes course materials. Classes include: Keyboarding for Computers, Windows Basics, Word Basics, Outlook Basics, Excel Basics. |
| Date: |
November 1, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday November 1st 8:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$119 |
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| Nov 4 Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting |
| Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting |
| Date: |
November 4, 2019 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120 |
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| Nov 5 - Nov 7 OSHA-10 Hour |
| An in depth 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 the job-specific subjects as well as the basics of how to read and interpret OSHA regulations. |
| Date: |
November 5, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday November 5th and Thursday November 7th 7:30am-1:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$129 |
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| Nov 6 Conflict Resolution and Asserting Yourself |
| Aggression and assertiveness - learn the differences. Conflict in the workplace isn't always a negative force. Discover your conflict management style and learn how to harness the powers of functional conflict while managing dysfunctional conflict whenever it arises. Then take it t o the next level and demonstrate your assertiveness skills using the DESC Script model. |
| Date: |
November 6, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday November 6th 9:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$79 |
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| Nov 8 Microsoft Excel - Level 3 (Advanced) |
| This course covers advanced features of Excel. We will learn how to create and modify PivotTables and PivotCharts, the Vlookup function, internal/external links, data analysis, and other time saving features. Ideal for users that what to use Excel to get more from their data. |
| Date: |
November 8, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday November 8th 8:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$79 |
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| Nov 8 2019 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 8, 2019 |
| 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 8, 2019
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)
$225/ 8 x 10 exhibit booth (non-member)
$0/ 8 x 10 exhibit booth (Non-profit/civil service)
*Limited Availability per industry sector
First come first serve basis* |
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| Nov 12 Quality Tools for Managers |
| Supervising or managing processes and people requires a great deal of understanding of quality management. Learn to use eight proven quality management tools to work through practice situations to reach smart decisions and appropriate conclusions. the variety of tools explored here: flowchart, scatter diagram, run chart, affinity diagram, pareto chart/cascading pareto, fishbone diagram, check sheet and histogram. |
| Date: |
November 12, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday November 12th 1:00pm-4:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$109 |
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| Nov 13 Immigration Workshop |
Immigration & Undocumented Drivers
What is driving increased immigration to the upper Midwest? What role do immigrants and refugees play in our economy? Why are they important to development and growth? How can we be part of the immigration fix? Learn about facts and solutions that will help de-escalate rhetoric and advance policies that work for our communities
Presented by: Bill Blazer, Senior VP MN Chamber-Retired and Laura Bordelon Senior VP for Advocacy MN Chamber
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| Date: |
November 13, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Location: Tau Center, 611 Hilbert Street |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, November 13th
7:30-9:00 AM
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| Fees/Admission: |
Cost: $15.00 per person (Chamber Member Rate)
Cost: $20.00 per person (Non-Member Rate)
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| Nov 13 Supervision Basics |
| This session provides new and experienced managers with effective tools and methods to successfully lead. This highly interactive session is an excellent skills refresher for anyone. Course topics covered; communication and relationships, performance management basics, discipline, terminations, inspiring leadership, and growing talent in the workplace. |
| Date: |
November 13, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday November 13th 8:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$99 |
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| Nov 14 2019 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 14, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Merchants Bank
102 E. 3rd Street
Winona, MN 55987 |
| EMail: |
agrossell@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, November 14th, 2019
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| Nov 15 Introduction to Google Drive |
Google Drive allows shared access to specific documents from any computer. As an overview of all the tools available in this free web-based system, this class covers document creation, sheets, slides, and more. The experienced instructor works extensively in Google Drive.
Prerequisites: a Windows introduction class or equivalent experience some Internet experience, and helpful (but not required) to have a Google account set up prior to class. |
| Date: |
November 15, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday November 15th 8:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$89 |
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| Nov 15 Hiring and Retaing a Diverse Workforce |
| Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce doesn’t end with recruiting—it’s only the first step! Keeping a successful, diverse workforce requires creating and sustaining a welcoming and inclusive environment that creates a sense of belonging and personal investment for all employees. This engaging session provides employers with tools and ideas to grow and strengthen through diversity. Topics include an overview of the business case for diversity, recruiting and onboarding for a diverse workforce, recognizing and avoiding bias, proper training of supervisors, understanding culture issues, and creating and sustaining a welcoming environment. |
| Date: |
November 15, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday November 15th 8:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$109 |
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| Nov 19 Historic Tax Credit, Opportunity Zones & New Market Tax Credit Workshop |
Join us on Tuesday, November 19 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Winona County History Center for a learning session on Historic Tax Credits, Opportunity Zones, and New Market Tax Credits!
AGENDA
9-10:30 a-m.: Get some of your questions answered on Historic Tax Credits: what they are, how to utilize them, what it takes to qualify for one, and much more!
10:30-11:30 a.m.: A walking tour of Downtown Winona where we'll showcase the 102 Walnut Street building, which utilized the Historic Tax Credit.
11:30-Noon: Catered Lunch and Networking
Noon-1:30 p.m.: Learn about what Opportunity Zones are, where some opportunity zones are located in and around Downtown Winona, and how these areas could benefit Downtown Winona.
1:30-3 p.m.: End the afternoon getting educated on New Market Tax Credits, what they are, how to utilize them, what it takes to qualify for one, and much more! |
| Date: |
November 19, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Location: |
Winona County History Center
160 Johnson Street
Historic Downtown Winona |
| EMail: |
bstrand@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday November 19th
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
Includes refreshments and lunch. |
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| Nov 19 Chamber Membership- What's In It For Me? |
Tuesday, November 19th • 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: |
November 19, 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 |
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| Nov 20 Project Management |
With every-increasing workloads and deadlines, the ability to manage time and react effectively is crucial. This management training course is full of tools and tips for improving project planning, time management, and organization strategies. Our project management training course will assist with:
• organizing and planning projects
• managing change in projects effectively
• focusing on the skills that will make them a great project manager Course objectives
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: |
November 20, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday November 20th 8:00am to 3:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$99 |
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| Nov 21 Workplace Bullying |
| Bullying tactics like yelling, the silent treatment, aggressiveness, extreme criticism, excessive micromanagement, and gossip are costly and unnecessary problems in the workplace. The targets of these behaviors live in an array of psychologically damaging consequences. It is estimated that an organization can spend up to $1000,000 per bully due to turnover, absenteeism, and low quality work. This seminar teaches interpersonal skills needed for a positive workplace culture while also addressing the destructive nature of negative behaviors. The course also teaches positive communication tools, assertiveness skills, and other importance of standing up for each other. |
| Date: |
November 21, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday November 21st 1:00pm-4:00pm
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| Fees/Admission: |
$99 |
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| Nov 22 Economic Club- Economic Update From a Bank Leader's Perspective |
An Economic Update from a Bank Leader's Perspective
Join us as we hear from Kate Kelly, Executive Vice President and Regional President of PNC Bank, Minneapolis-St. Paul; she is responsible for PNC’s overall market expansion in Minnesota and leads a culture of teamwork, client advocacy and community leadership. Kelly has more than 30 years of experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining PNC in January 2017, she served as president and CEO of Minnesota Bank & Trust. In 2008, Kelly, along with Heartland Financial
and a group of local bankers and investors, founded Minnesota Bank &
Trust. Prior to founding that bank, she was a regional president of Bremer
Financial. She also worked at U.S. Bank for 18 years, most recently as
district manager in corporate banking.
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| Date: |
November 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Merchants Bank-Downtown Winona
102 E. 3rd St. |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, November 22, 2019
7:30 am Networking (light breakfast provided, courtesy of Merchants Bank)
8:00 am Speaker |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free
This event is made possible by WSU College of Business, Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, and Merchants Bank. |
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| Nov 22 Eggs 'n Issues-Winona County Jail Update |
Updates on Winona County Jail Project
Presentation by: Sheriff Ron Ganrude, Jail Administrator Steve Buswell, Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeff Mueller
  
Sheriff Ron Ganrude, Jail Administrator Steve Buswell, Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeff Mueller
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, WNB Financial, Winona Post, Winona State University, WKM Properties. |
| Date: |
November 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Perkins Family Restaurant |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, November 22, 2019
7:30 am – 8:30 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Cost: $15.00 per person (Chamber Member Rate)
Cost: $20.00 per person (Non-Member Rate)
Bundle Up! Members: Executive, Premier, & Visionary – you already have reservations for this event – simply confirm the names of your attendees. |
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| Nov 22 Winona Chamber Tour of the Winona County Jail |
Join us as we tour the Winona County Jail. Space is limited to 20, so RSVP is required.
with Sheriff Ron Ganrude, Jail Administrator Steve Buswell, and Chief Deputy Sheriff Jeff Mueller
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| Date: |
November 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
Winona County Law Enforcement Center
201 West Third Street
Winona, MN 55987 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, November 22, 2019
9:00 am - 10:00 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all! |
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| Nov 22 Microsoft Project |
| Microsoft Project is the tool that will help your business keep projects to time and in budget. Managing the elements of a project can be pretty complex and Microsoft Project will enable users to work with a wide range of influencing factors, strengthening visibility of project progress from working out costs and keeping on budget through to the interrelationship between project activities, responsibilities and time lines. - See more at: http://www.peta.co.uk/37/261/microsoft-project-introduction#sthash.bif4MdnG.dpuf |
| Date: |
November 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday November 22nd 9:00am-4:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$159 |
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| Nov 22 Avoiding a Bad PowerPoint |
| Everyone has experienced it; endless slides full of unreadable text and tables. It's no wonder people groan when they think of PowerPoint. Yet, it's not the program that creates the problem-it's those who use it poorly. This informative, engaging and interactive session gives clear instruction on what to do and what not to do. Leave knowing how to create and deliver great slides that not only get the message across but also delight the audience. |
| Date: |
November 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse campus |
| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday November 22nd 9:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$79 |
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| Nov 22 MS Project |
| Microsoft Project is a time management tool used to keep projects within budget and on schedule. Microsoft Project empowers users to structure, schedule, and monitor projects efficiently and effectively; project tracking is much easier. |
| Date: |
November 22, 2019 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Website: |
https://www.westerntc.edu/about-bis |
| Location: |
Western Technical College- La Crosse Campus
400 7th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
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| Contact: |
Kim Anderson |
| EMail: |
andersonk@westerntc.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
12/1/17
9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$159.00 |
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| Nov 29 - Dec 1 Small Business Weekend 2019 |
Small Business Weekend returns!
November 29 - December 1
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 29, 2019 |
| Location: |
Historic Downtown Winona |
| Fees/Admission: |
$50 for Friends of Main Street
$60 Non-Friend Businesses |
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| Nov 29 - Dec 31 Holiday Window Walk 2019 |
The Holiday Window Walk is one of the coolest Main Street events of the year because it encourages downtown businesses to spruce up their windows and provides them the chance to claim the title of “Best Storefront Window!” This year’s theme is “Walkin’ in a Window Wonder Land,” with a focus on the North Pole. The business with the best North Pole-themed storefront will be voted on and announced at a Third Thursday Night Out Social on Thursday, December 19th! Contact Ben if you’d like to participate.
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| Date: |
November 29, 2019 |
| Website: |
http://www.winonamainstreet.com |
| Location: |
Throughout Downtown Winona |
| EMail: |
bstrand@winonachamber.com |
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