Events for May 2019
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Apr 23 - May 7    OSHA-30 Hour
Supervisors and those desiring a more extensive training safety and health will learn a variety of training. This course provides a greater depth and variety of training on an expanded list of topics associated with workplace hazards. Workers can receive additional training on hazards specific to their job. 30 hours of mandatory and optional topics will be covered.
Date: April 23, 2019
Time: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services
Location: Western Technical College- La Crosse Campus
400 7th Street North
 La Crosse, WI 54601
 
Contact: Kim Anderson (608) 785-9232
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: 4/23-05/07/2019-Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30am-3:30pm
Fees/Admission: $595
May 6    Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting
Date: May 6, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120   
May 8    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: May 8, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/sites/default/files/business-community/documents/BusinessEssentials.pdf
Location: Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: May 8, 2019
Fees/Admission: $119
May 9    2019 Network Nite - Dahl Toyota
May Network Nite

Sponsored by Dahl Toyota

Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members!
Date: May 9, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonachamber.com
Location: Dahl Toyota
1077 W. Service Drive
Winona, MN 55987
EMail: agrossell@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 9th, 2019
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Free and open to all Chamber members
May 10    Microsoft Excel - Level 3 (Advanced)
This course covers the advanced features of Excel: creating and using macros, importing and exporting data, data formatting, linking workbooks and advanced data analysis. Ideal for power users who want to fully leverage all features Excel has to offer.
Date: May 10, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services
Location: La Crosse
Contact: Kim Anderson Email: AndersonK@westerntc.edu BIS Office 608-785-9232
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: 05/10/2019
8:00am-noon
Fees/Admission: General Admission: $79.00
May 11    2019 Touch A Truck & Play Streets
Touch A Truck & Play Streets is back!

Touch-A-Truck is a free, family-friendly event in downtown Winona that gives kids of ALL ages the opportunity to explore the big vehicles they see every day and to give them an understanding of how and why they work. Event attendees get a chance to see and explore trucks and equipment up close, learn what they do, understand vehicle safety, pose for photos and ask the vehicle operator questions.
What types of vehicles can you expect to see?  Construction, emergency, transportation, military, utility, delivery and any other fun equipment.

In addition to Touch-A-Truck, Live Well Winona and Winona Health will host PlayStreets, an event highlighting activities that promote a healthy lifestyle and community. Select downtown streets will be closed to motorized traffic to allow kids and adults to participate in wellness based activities.
Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.winonamainstreet.com
Location: Historic Downtown Winona
EMail: ekurash@winonachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday May 11, 201 from 9 am to 12 pm
Fees/Admission: Sponsorship Opportunities available
Call Emily at 452-2272 or email ekurash@winonachamber.com
May 14    Lunchtime Learning-Tackling Facebook Marketing
Presented by:  Cynthya Porter, Marketing Specialist, Visit Winona

Tackling Facebook Marketing 
 
With hundreds of millions of users from every walk of life, Facebook can be a gold mine for reaching virtually any market's audience. But for the unindoctrinated, navigating Facebook marketing can be a baffling venture. This lunchtime learning will demonstrate how even the smallest business can use Facebook marketing strategies to reach potential customers and strengthen its relationship with customers it already has - all with a budget that can be as little as a few dollars a day. 
 
Who should attend?  Anyone who wants to leverage social media in marketing, but isn't sure whether it's right for them or how to do it successfully would benefit from this session.  
 
Date: May 14, 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, May 14th
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!
May 14    Ouch! That Stereotype Hurts
When most people hear demeaning comments or jokes about another group of people, they are usually at a loss regarding what to say and how to say it. This class focuses on communicating respectfully in a diverse world. You will learn to understand the impact of stereotyping and biased statements, identify the most common reasons people remain silent in the face of bias and stereotyping, and learn skills for speaking up against stereotypes without blame or guilt.
Date: May 14, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services
Location: La Crosse
Contact: Kim Anderson Email: AndersonK@westerntc.edu BIS Office 608-785-9232
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: 05/14/2019
1:00pm-4:00pm    
Fees/Admission: General Admission: $79.00
May 16    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: May 16, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 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: 05/16/2019
8:00 AM-12:00 PM    
Fees/Admission: $109.00
May 17    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.

Date: May 17, 2019
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services
Location: Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: May 17, 2019
Fees/Admission: $109
May 21 - May 23    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: May 21, 2019
Time: 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://www.westerntc.edu/business-and-industry-services
Location: Western Technical College - La Crosse Campus    
EMail: andersonk@westerntc.edu
Date/Time Details: Tuesday and Thursday
May 21 & 23
7:30am-1:00pm
Fees/Admission: $129
May 28    Mankato Avenue Reconstruction Open House
Date: May 28, 2019
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.mankatoavereconstruction.com
Location: Winona Armory
1303 Homer Road, Winona
Contact: Craig Lenz 507-286-7558
EMail: craig.lenz@state.mn.us
Date/Time Details: Open House 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Formatl Presentation 5:30 pm
Option Walking Audit/Tour 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Meet near Target Sign