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Mission Statement: The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce exists to promote a healthy business cli
Board of Directors Officers:
Chair
Kerry Nagel Allen
MRCI-WorkSource
Vice Chair
Les Anderson
Martin County
Farm Bureau
Board of Directors:
Deb Barnes
Lakeview Methodist
Health Care Center
Stephanie Busiahn
Visit Fairmont
Chris Carstensen
Carstensen
Cabinetry and
Woodworking
Zephanie Cole
Align Chiropractic &
Acupuncture, PLC
Staff:
Margaret Dillard
President
Kandi Menne
Office Manager/
Director of
Communications
Past Chair
Ron Kopischke
Profinium, Inc.
Treasurer
Sara Pierce
Pierce Accounting
and Tax Services
Dave Cone
Kahler Automation
Corporation
Brandon
Edmundson
Krahmer, Shaffer
& Edmundson, Ltd
Mandi Kosbab
Edward Jones
Ann Terfehr
Dan’s Appliance
Curt Foster
Director of Finance
and Operations
Benjamin
Landsteiner
Marketing & Social
Media Coordinator
Whether right or wrong,
“When you do nothing…
When fear rules…
When you decide to
surrender the quest and
turn away from your
mission, the world is a
little less changed for the
better.”
By: Margaret Dillard - Chamber President
Readers may remember
an article I wrote titled, “Four
simple steps that will change the
world.” I began with a scenario about
my sister wiping around sinks in
public bathrooms citing a mission
to leave things a little better
than when you find them.
Since then, I have delighted in
orders delivered by Admiral William
H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Retired)
who wrote a book, “Make
Your Bed: Little Things That Can
Change Your Life...And Maybe the
World.”
Personally, I need to know
that what I do makes a difference.
That tiny, seemingly insignificant
actions can change a small part of
the world for the better is inspirational.
On those days where it’s
hard to address the “big picture”
and the difficult actions, finding
one tiny thing that helps someone
else will jumpstart a trend where I
am able to string all the little things together and come
to the conclusion that the day was not wasted. The day
and a few small contributions became of value. Somehow,
knowing that in challenging times leads to better
days ahead!
The ramblings above and the mindset about
value are precursors to Fairmont Chamber strategic
session. Board and staff come together in October to
guide the organization to promote a healthy
business local environment. Then staff sets
about to perform daily tasks that lead to achieving
the overall results.
During the weeks and months
following, it’s easy to believe that
tiny steps in the right direction are
invisible. Focus measures, timelines
and gauges along the way
paint the picture of project success,
mediocre results or failure
of positive outcomes. When you
do nothing… When fear rules…
When you decide to surrender the
quest and turn away from your
mission, the world is a little less
changed for the better. It is then
that you have changed teams and
are contributing to the slide.
Chamber strategic sessions are
October 18 and 25. We hope to change a part of our
world for the better. If you are interested in promoting
local business, we invite you
Added value for new members
It’s about caring for the community, making
valuable connections, and creating an environment
where businesses can prosper. By working together to
take aggressive action, our businesses and our community
can thrive! Your Chamber offers many avenues
to help your business get noticed as well as opportunities
to network with local leaders and professionals.
New members who join before December 15
will receive all member benefits for the remainder
of the year at no charge. Individuals and Non-profits
without paid staff are also encouraged to take advantage
of this opportunity. Just pay your 2018 dues in
every little thing
makes a difference
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full at time of joining and receive the remainder of
2017 FREE! Join today and help us make a difference!
Call (507) 235-5547 for more information.
We want to encourage all current members to
complete and return their annual Business Verification
Form. These forms help us to keep your business
information up to date, allowing us to provide helpful
and accurate referrals, maintain fair and reasonable
membership dues, and ensure that your business
receives relevant and valuable communications from
your chamber office. Please watch for this verification
form with your annual membership mailing.