Wells Area Chamber of Commerce

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Brought to you by: Wells Area Chamber of Commerce

March 2014

Meet the Board! Ila TeskeyIla moved to Wells in 1986. Both she and her husband Jeff are originally from Blue Earth. After high school Ila went to Pipestone AVTI for Commercial Tailoring and then owned and operated Ila’s Fabric & Sewing Center in Blue Earth for 7 years. Ila closed the business and began her career in Advertising Sales and Management, with the Town Crier Shopper, Blue Earth; Freeborn County Shopper, Albert Lea; KAAL-TV and currently is in Sales for KIMT-TV. She believes in getting involved with her community. As Past-President she continues on the Chamber Board and serves on the boards of the Wells Historical Society, Area Veterans Memorial Park Project, Flame Theatre Board; Kernel Days Committee and is active on the Outreach/Fellowship committee at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Ila & Jeff have two daughters; Sara (26) owns Unlimited Possibilities Dance Studios in Wells and Albert Lea and Anna (23) is a Massage Therapist in Glenwood, MN. In her free time she enjoys sewing, decorating, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

“I believe in giving back by getting involved with projects that you have a passion for. It’s rewarding to see what can be accomplished when people are allowed to share their talents and are honest,

respectful and willing to listen to ideas with an open mind.”

Ila Teskey 2013-2015 Board Member

YOU’RE INVITED to our annual

Support Staff LuncheonWednesday, April 23rd

at Wells Community Center

PLEASE RSVP BY FRIDAY, APRIL 11TH

Cost: $9.00 per person(due with RSVP)

Business Bazaar

Registration Deadline: April 1, 2014

SAVE THE DATESaturday, May 10th • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

at the Wells Community Center

Event information & registration has been mailed, if you’d like additional forms or more information, it is available at the Chamber office.

City-Wide GARAGE SALESCity-Wide GARAGE SALES in Wells

Saturday, May 10thstarting at 8:00 a.m.

No registration fees - individuals will be responsible for advertising

their specific items & location.

The Wells Area Chamber of Commerce will be promoting the date

in area newspapers!

WELCOME TO WELLS - Gift PacksThe Chamber organizes and assembles WELCOME TO WELLS packs for new residents that

move to town. They are distributed by Wells Public Utilities when people come in to start their new services and utilities. This is a great way to promote the items and services you

offer and let them know you’re here.

Please let Emily at the Chamber office know what you would like to include in this gift to welcome new folks to town! She will be in contact with you soon!

Ideas of what you can include:• Coupon (who doesn’t love a good coupon?!) • Pen/Pencil • Notepad • Magnet •

Business Card • Brochure • Can Koozie • Keychain/Lanyard • Re-usable bag • Water Bottle • Stress Ball • Mouse Pad • T-Shirt • Frisbee • Stickers • and more!

LOOK OUT!We are in the process of creating our very own website!

www.WellsAreaChamber.comKeep an eye out for an announcement of the launch!

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Johnson Seeds will be hosting a

Spring Kickoff Meeting featuring multiple informative speakers

at the Scott Johnson Farm57580 125th Street • Wells

(6 mi. South of Wells, 1/2 mi. East)

Tuesday, March 18thbeginning at 9:30 a.m.

Schedule:9:30: Coffee & Rolls

10:00: Juan Mayta & Joe Theis - Field Scripts and Precision Planting

Noon: Lunch at our shop1:00: Greg Peterson a.k.a Machinery Pete

2:30: Social and Questions

Scott: 507-383-1595 • Charlie: 507-525-1160 • Darin: 507-383-4672

Save the Date!

Meet a Member: Dulas Excavating

In 1971, Jerry and Marilyn Dulas began building their business on a reputation of reliability, dependability and customer service. This reputation continues today and has been forged out of a pure desire to get the job done right. The second generation, Ike and Crystal, have taken the reigns to place their own mark on the Dulas family legacy. Striving to im-prove overall capabilities, Dulas has added new processes and technologies to handle the most challenging and com-plex projects. The Dulas way is to evolve when needed but to never forget what’s most important; meeting the demands of the project and the needs of the client, creating the Art and Science of Execu-tion.

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The cornerstone of our business has always been to consider the needs of our customers and the demands of the project first. We pride ourselves on getting the job done right and keeping each and every promise that we make. Since 1971 this has been our way. To-day’s vision, driven by the second generation, is to seek out innovative ways to increase project accuracy and productivity. By maintaining an effective balance of equipment, processes and technology we’re able to deliver more while consistently focusing on follow through.

First Generation Values, Second Generation Vision Creating your Vision since 1971

Services Overview Earthwork Demolition Utilities Industrial Cleanup GPS Services Heavy Equipment Transportation

964 Highway 109 East Wells, MN 56097-0207

Ph. 507-553-3938 Fax 507-553-6272

Wanted:Wells Area Chamber of Commerce

BOARD MEMBERSWe are looking to add to our team!

Please contact Emily at the Chamber office or any existing board member if you are

interested or would like more information about becoming a Board member.

President: Mary Emory, Wells ConcreteVice President: Bob Johannsen, Parkview Care Center

Secretary: Steve Burns, IndependentTreasurer: Zoa Heckman, Brad Heggen RealtyPast President: Ila Teskey, Historical Society

Megan Boeck, City of WellsAmber Cords, Johnson Seeds

Jason Niebuhr, Wells Computer & ElectronicsEmily Reyerson, Executive Director

507-553-6450wellscc@bevcomm.net

Anderson ElectricB&D Metal Works

BevcommBill Groskreutz

Blake Greenfield Chevrolet & BuickBob Gadola

Bolton & MenkBrad Heggen Realty

Broadway Auto RepairBruss-Heitner Funeral Home

Casey’s General StoreCity of Wells

Courier-SentinelDairy Queen

Dulas ExcavatingFaribault Co Development Corp.

Faribault County RegisterFrundt & Johnson

Gen BesserGordon Hansen

Herman ManufacturingHeyn Brothers

Jakes PizzaJim Ramaker

Johnson SeedsKarls of Wells

KBEWLampert Lumber

Magnuson Chiropractic

Mayo Clinic Health SystemsMidwest Dental

MN Energy ResourcesMorgan Building

NapaParagon Bank

Parkview Care CenterPeoples State Bank

R & R FlooringRandy Feist

Ron’s Plumbing, HVAC & ElectricSchrader EnterprisesState Farm Insurance

Steve BurnsThe Inn at Wells

True ValueUltimate Design

United Hospital DistrictWells Computer & Electronics

Wells ConcreteWells Drug

Wells Federal BankWells Historical SocietyWells Insurance Agency

Wells Marketplace FoodsWells Mirror & Shopper

Wells Public UtilitiesWFS

Wildcats Bar & Grill

2014 Chamber MembersIf you have not yet paid your 2014 dues, please do so as soon as possible to be listed with the

Wells Area Chamber of Commerce.

Have you paid your dues? If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a Chamber Member, please contact the Chamber office:

Email: wellscc@bevcomm.net • Phone: (507)553-6450 • Hours: Mon-Thur 9am-1pm

Be sure to “LIKE” our page to keep up on the latest events, updates, photos & other news from the Wells Area Chamber of Commerce!

Wells Area Chamber of Commerce28 South Broadway • PO Box 134 • Wells, MN 56097

Phone: 507-553-6450 • Fax: 507-553-6451Email: wellscc@bevcomm.net

CHAMBER BUCKSAVAILABLE ALL YEAR!

$ $ $ (available in $5, $10 & $20 denominations) $ $ $

Chamber Bucks may be used at many area businesses and can be purchased at the Chamber Office in Wells!

Chamber Office Hours: Monday - Thursday • 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Wells Area Chamber of Commerce28 South Broadway • PO Box 134• Wells, MN

Phone: 507-553-6450Email: wellscc@bevcomm.net

Wells Area Chamber of Commerce28 South Broadway • PO Box 134• Wells, MN

Phone: 507-553-6450Email: wellscc@bevcomm.net

Mary EmoryPresident

Amber CordsJohnson Seeds

Ila TeskeyPast President

Zoa HeckmanTreasurer

Bob JohanssenVice President

Steve BurnsSecretary

Jason NiebuhrWells Computer

Megan BoeckCity of Wells

Emily ReyersonExecutive Director

Wells Area Chamber of Commerce2014 Board of Directors

Office HoursMonday: 9:00-1:00 pmTuesday: 9:00-1:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00-1:00 pmThursday: 9:00-1:00 pm

Friday: CLOSED

From the Director:

It’s been a busy month at the Wells Area Chamber of Commerce! Membership is looking great for the year. If you’ve not paid your dues, please do so as soon as possible as we list our members for the year in multiple places, including our new and coming website! If you’d like to add an event to the calendar/newsletter please let me know!

We have multiple events coming up! Please watch your mailbox for detailed information on these happenings. First we have our annual Support Staff Luncheon being held on Wednesday, April 23rd. Invitations have been mailed out. We’ve also set the date for our 3rd annual Paint the Town Red Business Bazaar. It will be held Saturday, May 10th along with the City-Wide Garage Sales. If you’re interested in participating or would like more information, please contact me at the office.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach me any of the following ways:- Chamber Office Hours: Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.- Phone: 507-553-6450 - Email: wellscc@bevcomm.net

HappySt.Patrick’sDay! Emily Reyerson, Executive Director