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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| Oct 7 Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting |
| Ambassador Leadership Committee Meeting |
| Date: |
October 7, 2019 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chamber Conference Room
902 East Second Street
Suite 120 |
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| Oct 9 Manufacturers & Technology Week Tour - Wincraft |
Maufacturers & Technology Week
WinCraft Tour
Closed toe shoes and pants required
Limited to 25
RSVP is Required
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| Date: |
October 9, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
1301 Innovation Dr, Winona, MN 55987 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Please arrive before 10 am to check in
10:00 am Tour will start
Tour will take 1 hour
ALL TOURS: safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts),close-toed slip-resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a Waiver signed before tour.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 10 2019 Manufacturers & Technology Month Luncheon |
Winona Area Chamber of Commerce
2019 Manufacturer's & Technology Month Luncheon
Innovative Approaches to Workforce Shortages in Manufacturing
Special presentation from Bob Kill, President & CEO of Enterprise MN. Kill will also join local business leaders on the panel to discuss how they approach workforce shortages in their markets.
As part of the week-long Manufactures and Technology Week celebration, the Winona Area Chamber in partnership with CareerForce will be recognizing a deserving manufacturing business as the recipient of the MN Governor’s Commendation at the 2019 Manufacturers and Technology Luncheon.
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| Date: |
October 10, 2019 |
| 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
Cancellations must be made by 10/03/2019 to avoid charges. |
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| Oct 10 2019 Network Nite - WNB Financial |
October Network Nite
Sponsored by WNB Financial
 
Bring your business cards and come network with your fellow Chamber members! |
| Date: |
October 10, 2019 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
WNB Financial- Downtown
204 Main Street
Winona, MN 55987 |
| EMail: |
agrossell@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, October 10th, 2019
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free and open to all Chamber members |
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| Oct 11 Microsoft Excel - Level 1 (Beginner) |
| This course helps students become familiar with the fundamental functions of Excel, including: creating spreadsheets, working with rows, columns and cells, formatting worksheets and performing basic calculations. |
| Date: |
October 11, 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 October 11th 8:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$79 |
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| Oct 15 Manufacturers & Technology Week Tour - Willet Hauser |
Manufacturers & Technology Week
Willet Hauser - Architectural Glass, Inc.
Closed toe shoes and long pants required
Limited to 25
RSVP is Required
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| Date: |
October 15, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
1685 Wilkie Drive, Winona, MN 55987 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Please arrive before 10 am to check in
10:00 am Tour will start
Tour will take 1
ALL TOURS: safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts),close-toed slip-resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a Waiver signed before tour.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 16 Leading Without Authority |
| Project and team leaders are responsible for producing results with limited managerial authority. Leadership and influence involve much more than simply telling people what to do! This hands- on seminar explorers how to lead others to action by guiding with questions, establishing common goals and creating an enthusiastic team. |
| Date: |
October 16, 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 October 16th 9:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$89 |
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| Oct 17 Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Benchmark |
Manufacturers & Technology
Benchmark Tour
RSVP is Required
Safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts), closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels. |
| Date: |
October 17, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
4065 Theurer Blvd., Winona, MN |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Please arrive before 1:30pm to check in
1:30 pm Tour will start
Tour will take 1 hr
ALL TOURS: safety glasses provided or bring your own. Long pants required (no skirts),close-toed slip-resistant shoes & no high heels. Some tours may require a Waiver signed before tour.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 18 Lean Office |
You know that Lean Manufacturing tools and concepts help to improve flow and reduce waste on your production floor, but did you know that administrative functions account for 60-80% percent of the cost of meeting customer demand? Often, organizations ignore the waste and delays built into non-manufacturing processes. Administrative inefficiencies can be more difficult to see than those in the manufacturing process and bottlenecks are not as obvious as they are on the production floor.
Still, high performance manufacturers require smart offices just as they require smart production processes. They have learned that many of the same tools and concepts get them the same benefits with their office, administrative, and customer service processes as they have gotten with their manufacturing processes.
Companies have reported reductions in order processing time by 30% after implementing Lean Office tools. Others have successfully cut an average of 20% of the time, effort, or costs associated with their processes. Most importantly, all of this results in improved customer satisfaction.
This interactive session will assist you in prioritizing what processes to tackle, identifying and eliminating waste in administrative processes, LEAN thinking in administrative processes, creating process maps, identifying problems and opportunities, establishing plans for improvement, and establishing and sustaining process improvement teams. |
| Date: |
October 18, 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 October 18th 9:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$99 |
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| Oct 22 Lunchtime Learning-Job Applicants as the New Customer |
Presented by: Sarah Schake and Dr. Jana Craft
Job Applicants as the New Customer: Strategies for Successful Recruiting in Midwest Manufacturers
The manufacturing industry is currently facing challenges on several fronts?of the most vital is the recruiting of new employees to fill vacancies. The purpose of this study and presentation is to understand current recruiting challenges facing the manufacturing industry and offer strategic solutions to best fulfill employer needs. Main findings focus on the need for varied recruiting strategies at different stages of the recruiting process; what has worked in the past that is not working now; and specific resources used by employers that are producing successful results. A tension was found between published best-practices in recruiting for manufacturers and actual, on-the-ground, practical solutions--an important and valuable outcome of this research.
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| Date: |
October 22, 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, October 22nd
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! |
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| Oct 23 Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Sanborn Canoe Company |
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Sanborn Canoe Co.
Long pants and closed toe shoes required. |
| Date: |
October 23, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
460 W 3rd St, Winona, MN 55987 |
| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
1-2 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 24 Personal Effectiveness: Managing Energy, Time and Technology |
| Join us for an interactive workshop that explores how managing energy, time, and technology allows for more productivity and happiness. Learn how to manage energy, rather than time, and how this change increases effectiveness in managing the frenetic world of emails, phone calls, reminders, alarms, text messages and a seemingly unlimited list of to do's. Learn how to say "no" in order to say "yes" to the things that matter. Discover how to use technology in a way that supports, rather than stifles, and the role of effective decision-making and the art of delegation. |
| Date: |
October 24, 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: |
Thursday October 24th 8:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
TBD |
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| Oct 24 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 24, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 10:00 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 |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 25 Eggs 'n Issues-WAPS Superintendent |
Updates on Winona Area Public Schools with Superintendent Annette Freiheit
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: |
October 25, 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, October 25, 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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| Oct 25 Search Engine Optimization |
| This introductory session covers the history and terminology of search engine optimization (SEQ). Gain valuable hands-on experience launching SEO campaigns and learn about on- and off- page SEO factors-including site structure, content optimization, user experience, search visibility, link building , social media, and mobile site optimization. Become proficient with commonly used SEO tools and how to leverage them to report metrics. Leave this class with a mastery of the tools and techniques of effective SEO marketing |
| Date: |
October 25, 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 October 25th 8:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$99 |
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| Oct 25 Microsoft Excel - Level 2 (Intermediate) |
| Learn to create and modify templates and charts, calculate with advanced formulas, and sort and filter data. This is ideal for those who know fundamentals of Excel and want to become more productive users. |
| Date: |
October 25, 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 October 25th 8:00am-noon |
| Fees/Admission: |
$79 |
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| Oct 25 Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Minnesota State College Southeast |
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Minnesota State College Southeast CNC Manufacturing Lab
Long pants and closed toe shoes required.
Limited to 25, must RSVP |
| Date: |
October 25, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
1250 Homer Road | Winona, MN 55987
Meet at Front Desk |
| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 25 Manufacturers & Technology Tour - The Watkins Co. |
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
The Watkins Co.
Long pants and closed toe shoes required. No beads or rhinestones on clothing. Jewelry will need to be removed before tour beings.
Tour will require a waiver signed before tour. |
| Date: |
October 25, 2019 |
| Time: |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
150 Liberty St.
Winona, MN |
| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
1:30-2:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 28 Manufacturers & Technology Tour -Anova Furnishings |
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Anova Furnishings
Arrive by 8:15am
Long pants required, closed toed slip resistant shoes & no high heels.
Tours last approx. 1 hour |
| Date: |
October 28, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
1101 E. 8th St.
Winona, MN |
| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Arrive by 8:15 a.m. |
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| Oct 29 Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Riverside |
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Riverside
Long pants and closed toe shoes required.
Immediately followed by tour at Plasticert, Lewiston |
| Date: |
October 29, 2019 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
One Riverside Drive
Lewiston, MN 55952 |
| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
8:30-9:30 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 29 Manufacturers & Technology Tour - Plasticert |
Manufacturer & Technology Tour
Plasticert
Long pants and closed toe shoes required.
Immediately following tour at Riverside, Lewiston. |
| Date: |
October 29, 2019 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Website: |
http://www.winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
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PlastiCert, Inc.
300 North Wilson Street
Lewiston, MN 55952 |
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| Contact: |
507-452-2272 |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
10-11 a.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Oct 29 E-mail Etiquette |
| Countless emails are sent and received every day, every week and every month, creating a multitude of opportunities to make your company look good, or not. In this course, learn to organize content, write proper subject lines, learn the art of proper tone, and proofread for perfection and professionalism. Learn to manage the inevitable email overload and leave a positive impression. |
| Date: |
October 29, 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 October 29th 1:00pm-4:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$79 |
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| Oct 30 Manufacturers & Technology Week Tour - Thern |
Manufacturers & Technology Week
Thern, Inc.
Closed toe shoes and pants required
Limited to 25
RSVP is Required
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| Date: |
October 30, 2019 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://winonachamber.com |
| Location: |
5712 Industrial Park Road
Winona |
| EMail: |
info@winonachamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Please arrive before 11:00 am to check in
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| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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