Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce • 112 North State Street • Waseca, MN 56093 • (507) 835-3260 • Fax (507) 835-3267email: info@wasecachamber.com • www.wasecachamber.com

Representing Business • Enhancing Community • Promoting Growth

Fall 2017Next Newsletter • January 2018

Criteria for Business of the Year Award1) Timeliness of Award…This takes into account a significant milestone event and the longevity of the business in the community.

2) Employee Impact… Does the business provide a family friendly work environment, benefits, train entry-level employees?

3) Successfulness…Has the business been able to survive the ripples in the economy, the effects of competition and market changes?

4) Business Impact…Is the management philosophy consistent with stability, growth , ethical business practices and continuing improvement of the business?

5) Community Impact…Does the business provide support, resources and volunteers to work on broader community projects, committees and efforts that have a positive effect on the greater Waseca community and provide community leadership?

6) The Broader Message to be Conveyed…Is there something special about this business that can be useful to others in the community?

Must be a chamber member in good standing.

Please submit nominations for the 2017

Business of the Year Award at info@wasecachamber.com by September 25th.

Please provide 500 words about your nominees experience as it relates to the criteria.

Business of the YearPast Award Recipients

2016 – El Molino2015 – Cinch Connectivity Solutions2014 – Lenz Lawn Care2013 – Schmidt Hoehn Law Ltd.2012 – Colony Court 2011 – Sacred Heart School2010 – HyVee2009 – Connors Plumbing & Heating2008 – Jobs Plus2007 – Tesch Service Center2006 – Clemons Bus Line – Lenz Bus Service2005 – Suburban Furniture2004 – Miller Armstrong Building2003 – LarsonAllen2002 – Kiesler’s Campground2001 – Itron2000 – Shady Oaks Nursery1999 – Waseca Medical Center1998 – Clear Lake Press1997 – Lake Shore Inn Nursing Home1996 – Century 21 – First Choice1995 – Roundbank1994 – Patton, Hoversten, & Berg1993 – Charlie’s Hardware1992 – Lewer Auto Company1991 – Associated Lumber Marts1990 – Viking Woodcraft1989 – Waseca Mutual Insurance1988 – U of M Southern Experiment1987 – Winegar1986 – Driessen-Culligan1985 – First National Bank1984 – Edward Priebe Company1983 – Tollefson Sanitary Service1982 – Byron Farm Store1981 – All Industry1980 – Delta Truck Body1979 – Mishek’s1978 – Brown Printing1977 – Waseca Education1976 – Dean’s Specialty1975 – Birds Eye Foods1974 – Corchran1973 – E.F. Johnson

Join us as we honor the 2017 Business of the Year!

LUNCHEON Thursday, October 26

11:45 am – 1:30 pmWaseca Lakeside Club

RSVP and/or cancellation date is October 20,2017

Awards Presented at the

ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS RECOGNITION EVENT

Saturday, January 27, 2018 @ 6:30 p.m

Award Recognitions

The chamber is seeking nominations for the following:

Boss of the YearHas signifi cant tenure, respected as a supervisor, leader and mentors employees, contributes to the well-being of the community and is involved in community organizations, initiatives or projects. Must be a member in good standing of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce.

Community Development Award The recipient of the Community Development Award focuses on volunteers as opposed to staff , encourages the promotion and advancement of community development and there is a long-tern benefi t to the Waseca community.

Young Professional Distinguished Service Award

The recipient of the Young Professional Distinguished Service Award is an individual between 18 – 40 years old and a resident of Waseca. This individual has “given themselves” through civic involvement, career or business accomplishments and personal improvement.

Waseca County Distinguished Agricultural Leadership Award

The Waseca County Distinguished Agricultural Leadership Award is a prestigious award given to recognize and honor individuals both currently and posthumously who have dedicated their lives to the advancement of agricultural industry in the Waseca County area through demonstration of leadership in the community, and/or their place of business.

Nomination information can be found on wasecachamber.com/chamber-recognition-events*Each selection committee is made up of former recipients of the award.

Please include the following information with your nomination. Name of nominee with business name, address and phone number, a narrative up to 500 words about your nominee’s experience as it relates to the criteria. Also include your name and phone number. Please check with the chamber for prior recipients of the above awards as eligibility is one time only.

Nomination deadline: October 30th, 2017

To the following businesses who sponsored the chamber's 2017 golf outing event and fundraiser!

13 Express North LubeAmerican Family Insurance – Andy MillerAmeriprise Financial—Kevin WalterAwaken VibranceBarden’s BarBomgaarsBy The WayCasey’s General StoreCedar Valley Services – SMART TransitCentury 21 – First ChoiceCharlie’s HardwareColdwell Banker Commercial Fisher GroupConsolidated CommunicationsConnors Plumbing & HeatingCrystal Valley CulliganDennis Funeral & Cremation ServicesDitch Creek Landscape & DesignDomino’sDr. Rebecca ThompsonDr. Rodney KolpinDufault CPA, LtdEdina Realty Eide Bailly, LLPFirst National BankGuadian EnergyHealing Hands Wellness GroupHyVeeICANiWealth – Brad Connors

J-C PressJunior Achievement of the Upper MidwestKraus-Anderson RealtyLenz Lawn CareLoffl er CompaniesMayo Clinic Health SystemMediacomMonson Eye CarePatton, Hoversten & Berg, P.A.Pinnacle Foods – Birds EyePizza RanchPrincipal – John PriebeQuad/GraphicsRoundbankRoundbank InsuranceSchumacher ElectricService Master of Waseca/MankatoSportsmans StopStarkson & Steff el Funeral & Cremation ServicesStreamline CommunicationsSuburban Furniture & Floor CoveringSupreme Outdoor AdvertisingThe S.H.O.P.Thrivent Financial – Diane BeckmannUnited Prairie BankWaseca Chrysler CenterWaseca County NewsWaseca Optometric CenterWells Fargo Home MortgageXcel Energy

Thank You

www.roundbank.com • Member FDIC

Thanks to the Volunteer Golf Committee:

Jim Ferch, Amy Kruger, Jermiah Miller, Tom Sankovitz and a special thank you

to the Roundbank Junior Board.

Business Resources

This is a new Grow MN program seeking to highlight Minnesotans robust supply chain and increase business-to-business activity in the state. It creates value for the MN businesses who want the advantages of sourcing from local suppliers: accessibility, rapid delivery, shared networks, and trusted quality. It also creates value for suppliers looking for new business opportunities with MN based customers. This new searchable database is to launch later this year and will be used by companies around the state- including some of MN largest Fortune 500 companies that would like to fi nd and do business with MN suppliers.

This searchable data base is created by the Minnesota Chamber for the Grow MN partners. The listing is free if you have received a Grow MN business visit from a participating Grow MN Chamber. The Waseca Area Chamber is a Grow MN member and has scheduled Grow MN visits to over 80 businesses in the past years with our members. If you would like to have our chamber Grow MN team visit with your company to learn all about your business, please give us a call and schedule one today.

The Minnesota Chamber announces the new labor market tool, the MN Job Match, and their partnership with the RealTime Talent Exchange. This has received signifi cant fi nancial support from the MN Legislature and the Offi ce of Higher Education.

This tool is designed to bring employ-ers and candidates together in a more effi cient manner, saving both par-ties time and money. This is not your average job board; it has a blind match technology pre-screening of candidates to fi nd the right fi t for you faster, matching job seekers to your job openings. This tool revolution-izes the recruiting process connecting your business with quality candidates. It uses sophisticated blind matching algorithms to connect job seekers and employers based on skills, interests and job requirements.

With your posting you are provided with integrated promotion through

social media and email, automated candidate pool demographic reports, automatic posting to other local, regional and national job sites. Job seekers never pay and this off ers an aff ordable cost to the employer.

Waseca Area Chamber is in partner-ship as a Grow MN member and they are bringing this tool to all Grow MN Chamber partners. Check out the Waseca Chamber 's new Job Match

portal coming soon, where em-ployers can login to post jobs, while job seekers can easily apply for opportunities. The

match happens when candidates apply to work in a community. They’ll answer occupation- specifi c questions driven by more than 1000,000 unique job characteristics and backed by exten-sive research. Their application will be scored, screened and stack ranked so employers can fi nd the best person for the job faster than ever before.

NEW » MN JOB MATCH» Connecting area employers with ideal job candidates.

» Helping businesses develop and retain the workforce in MN.

Do you want to cut time and costs of recruiting and job searching?

» NEW «MN Supplier Match Database Do you have products and services that can

benefi t other Minnesota companies?

Chamber Booth at Waseca County Fair

Representing

Business

Becky Werner507-461-4795 | 117 2nd St. NW, Waseca Member/New Business Award

Sarah Berg, Diane Roesler507-461-2057 | 220 17th Ave NE, Waseca Progress Award

W.A.G.E Work Assessment for Gainful Employment

A UNIQUE BOUTIQUE

Jeff Jacobson507-833-2700 | 216 West Elm Ave, WasecaMember/New Business Award

NAPA AUTO PARTS

Ambassadors in Action

Pablo Rivera, Juanita Ramirez, Alejandro Rivera, Edy Alpirez. Not pictured: Lucy Perez507-835-4152 | 100 10th Ave SE, WasecaMember/New Business Award

Cora Haugen507-833-4822 | 213 North State St., WasecaNew Business Award

MIS TRES FLORES

THAT OLD BLUE DOOR

Leading Business andBroadband provider

consolidated.com844.YOUR.CCI400 4th St. SW, Waseca, MN

Open Daily 11 am - 7 Days a Week “Great Food with a Lake View”

406 9th St. NE on Clearlake • 835-2419

Check Calendar of Events and Detailswww.boathousewaseca.com

The Roots Award recognizes and honors businesses that have provided goods and services in the Waseca area for more than 30 years!

"People to Know" Roots Award

The Ambassadors serve at ribbon cuttings, grand openings, special anniversary events, monthly business mixers and host the chamber’s recognition events. This group is a team of enthusiastic members who generously give of their time in building the business community relationships.

JoAnn Hanson, Kris Rigdon, Sue Borglum, Karla MaddenMember

CALEB ERICKSON MEMORIAL

Jayne Dodd, Paul Rongstad, Linda Rupe108 2nd St. NE, Waseca 507-835-5077 Member/Roots Award

WASECA AGENCY–PAUL RONGSTAD

Blair Nelson, Jody Nelson, Blain Nelson101 South State St., Waseca507-835-1466 Member/Roots Award

RE/MAX MASTERS

Diane Beckmann201 2nd St. NE, Waseca507-835-9899Member/Roots Award

THRIVENT FINANCIAL

Congratulations–30 yrs!

Congratulations –35 yrs!

Congratulations –35 yrs!

FIRST CHOICE217 EAST ELM, WASECA, MN 56093

835-4040Owners: Jon O’Neil & Amy Robinson

jon@c21waseca.com • amy@c21waseca.com

Join our Talent Network!

www.cinch.com107 S State St. • 833-8888

www.dominos.com 507-835 -1097

Events

30th Annual Waseca Marching ClassicSaturday, September 2312:30 pm • Parade, Downtown

5:00 pm • Field Show, Waseca High School

8:00 pm • Awards followed by fi reworks

Admission to fi eld show by wristband only

wasecamarchingclassic.com

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Holiday Open House

12:00 – 5:00 pm12:00 – 5:00 pm12:00 – 5:00 pm12:00 – 5:00 pm12:00 – 5:00 pm12:00 – 5:00 pm12:00 – 5:00 pm12:00 – 5:00 pm

Annual Beer and Brats NightWaseca Downtown BarsThursday, October 53:30 pm – Until Gone

Come enjoy beer, brats, sauerkraut, and fun!

Experience the Eide Bailly Difference

1911 Excel Dr., Mankato | 507.387.6031

BRAD CONNORSCerti�ed Wealth Strategist®

507-835-9111Waseca, MN

www.iWealth4me.com

Securities, advisory services, and insurance products are offered through Investment Centers of America, Inc.® (ICA), member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Investment Advisor, and affiliated insurance agencies. ICA and iWealth are separate companies. fnbwaseca.com | 507-835-2740

Member FDIC

Your Local Community Bank!

FARMAMERICAFall Festival

September 9 • 10 am to 4 pm • $10 AdmissionThreshing machine demos, tram rides, corn maze open,

sweet corn feed and more.

Harvest HustleOctober 15 • 1 pm to 3 pm

Children's Trick or Treating Along the Timeline

Haunted Corn Maze & MillOctober 20, 21, 27, 28

6:30 – 9:30 pm • pay at the doorNot suitable for children under 10 year old.

For more details:

farmamerica.org • 507-835-2052

Christmas Concerts at the Art Center

For dates and times check out wasecaartcenter.org

As the chair elect board member of Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce I would like to extend a special thank you to all our members for their continued support of our organization. We have had a such a great year so far! From the Farm & City Luncheon early in the year to the Walk to the Park and the Chamber Golf Outing this summer. Your support has been outstanding!

I also want to remind everyone why we are here. Simply stated, we are here to serve you, the business owners of Waseca, and to make sure that your voices are heard. To do this, we have developed quite a few chamber programs that focus on diff erent areas important to our membership. To see a list of all the programs you can go to www.wasecachamber.com and under the “Chamber” tab you will see a link to “Chamber Programs”.

One of the programs you will see listed is the Government Aff airs Division. The board works to enhance the lines of communication between local area businesses, the Waseca City Council, Waseca County Commissioners, and the school board. The chamber’s purpose in participating in this program is to advocate on your behalf with regards to economic decisions and policies that are aff ecting your businesses.

You will also see that we have a Membership Retention/Growth/Services Division. This program not only promotes membership with the chamber itself but also works to develop networking opportunities, educational events, and leadership development for both you and your employees.

I would simply ask that you go online and check out the chamber’s website and take advantage of everything that the chamber has to off er. Hold a Business After Hours Mixer to showcase your business and network with other area leaders. Nominate a business or local professional for an award to recognize their contribution to the community. Or join one of the many committees and participate in shaping Waseca’s business climate now and into the future.

Again, thank you so much for your continued support of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce.

From the Boardroom

Amy KrugerWACC Board Chair Elect

Bernie GaytkoPresident, First National Bank

New Chamber Members

What Our Members Say

I have been involved in many aspects of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce for well over 20 years, and have enjoyed all aspects! From my PARTICIPATION with the Board, the Ambassadors, Business After Hours and events, I get to see the best of Waseca and have formed many great RELATIONSHIPS and BUSINESS CONTACTS. INVOLVEMENT with the chamber keeps you up to date on the things going on in the community, new business starts, awards and milestones, and allows you to NETWORK to help grow your own business and interests. Get involved today and experience the many BENEFITS.

Lynn is married to Greg and they have two adult children—Jeremy and Kati. She enjoys the lake and spending time with family and friends. She also has two cats and a part-time dog.

A Unique Boutique

Beds for Kids

Caleb Erickson Memorial

Johnson, Doerhoefer & Miner, P.A.

Mis Tres Flores

Simply Storage, LLC

The Refinery Boutique

Waseca Lions Club

Xcel Energy

For more information about these businesses check online member business directory at

www.wasecachamber.com/members

Back Row L-R: Gary Sandholm, Jason Miller, Chacko Thomas, Nicole Grams, Ann Fitch, Tammy Olmanson, Shannon Bice, Ben O’Brien Front Row L-R: Jill Stagman, Nicole Rux, Jedidiah Kalbow, Lisa Rivera, Heather Harms, Stacy Lienemann, Debbie Rodriquez, Laurie Jensen, Megan Johanneck Not pictured: Marty Johnson

Congratulations to the 2017 Leadership Graduates!

Developing Leaders Connecting with Community Building Relationships

Participants attended leadership training and tours held over a nine-month period, conducted by local and regional professionals and businesses.

Again, thank you so much for your continued support of the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce.

1230 N State St., Waseca, MN 56093

507-835-8030 • Print • Signage • Apparel • Marketing300 16th Ave SE Waseca • 507-835-4430

785 SW 24th Ave Owatonna • 507-446-5300

Chamber Welcomes New Administrative Assistant

LYNN DOTSETH

112 North State StreetWaseca, MN 56093

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Boss of the Year2016

Tom LeeSuperintendent

R epresenting Business Enhancing Community Promoting Growth

LIKE US ON FOLLOW US ON

Promote Your Businesswith your company fl yer insert in the chamber newsletter.

Deadline for Flyers PublishDecember 28 ..............................................JanuaryApril 28 .........................................................MayAugust 28 ....................................................September

Contact 835-3260 for pricing details.

HYVEENovember 7 • 5-7 pmStarfi re Event Center

MEMBERSHIP MIXER

Business After Hours

Check wasecachamber.com/business after hours for how to host.

Would you like to host in 2018? Call the chamber for hosting details and make your reservations today!

Chamber Meetings

Chamber BucksPurchase Chamber Bucks& Support Local Business

The chamber has begun sending invoices electronically. If you would prefer us to send them directly to your Accounts Payable Department please let us know by sending the e-mail address you want them to go to. We will continue to send statements by U.S. Mail.

AgriBusiness Committee 7:00 am 3rd Thursday each month • September–May

Ambassadors Meetings and Visits 8:00 am 3rd Tuesday each month

Business After Hours Membership Mixer 4:30 pm February –November • Dates TBA

Discover Waseca Careers Twice a month • September–May

Grow Minnesota! Business Visits As scheduled

Waseca Area Chamber Board of Directors 7:00 am Monthly

Waseca Area Chamber Executive O� cers Monthly

Workforce Development & Education Committee As scheduled