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<strong>June</strong> <strong>2019</strong><br />

Community Connections<br />

“Powering up business throughout Martin County”<br />

PorkMasters: a slice of hog heaven<br />

Inside<br />

This Issue<br />

Page 2 - Celebrate Summer<br />

& Community<br />

Page 3 - Ag Scholarship<br />

Winners<br />

Page 3 - Pork Cook-Off<br />

Tickets Available<br />

Pages 4 & 5 - Business Briefs<br />

Page 6 - Fairmont Area<br />

on Parade<br />

Page 7 - Ambassador Visits<br />

Page 7 - Local Business<br />

Scholarship<br />

PLATINUM MEMBER<br />

The Martin County Pork<br />

Producers, along with the Agri-<br />

Business and Ambassadors Committees<br />

of the Fairmont Area<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> have joined together<br />

once again to host the 27th Annual<br />

Minnesota State Pork Masters Golf<br />

Outing. Martin County holds the esteemed<br />

title as Minnesota’s leading<br />

pork-producing county. This event<br />

serves as a reminder of the importance<br />

of the pork industry to our<br />

county and to the state of Minnesota.<br />

The outing also helps to raise<br />

funds for local Ag Scholarships and<br />

to increase ag-awareness among<br />

our regional businesses. Area pork<br />

producers are invited to join us on<br />

Monday, July 22, <strong>2019</strong> at Interlaken<br />

Golf Club for this key networking<br />

opportunity. Lunch and dinner<br />

will be provided. Roughly 250<br />

ABOVE: Pigs fly at Minnesota State Pork Masters Golf Outing. A full day of fun<br />

and industry-focused networking opportunities for the pork industry help you<br />

achieve business objectives beyond your wildest dreams.<br />

golfers are expected to participate<br />

this year. For golfer registration or<br />

sponsorship information, call Miranda<br />

at the Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

office at 507-235-5547 or visit<br />

www.PorkMasters.com.<br />

Program produces new leaders<br />

Last month<br />

marked the end<br />

of the 2018-<strong>2019</strong><br />

Leadership Martin County program. The nine month<br />

program saw 20 local participants graduate, armed<br />

with a greater knowledge and understanding of the assets,<br />

the complexities and the potential of our community.<br />

The Leadership Martin County program began in<br />

the Fairmont area in 2010 with the mission “To develop<br />

community leaders to ensure the future vitality of our<br />

area.” Over 110 participants have now graduated the<br />

program with candidates drawn from business, industry,<br />

education, public and private agencies, civic groups,<br />

non-profit organizations and virtually every other corner<br />

of the professional community.<br />

The Leadership Martin County program was<br />

designed to enable candidates to learn about Martin<br />

County resources, values, (Continued on page 3)<br />

323 East Blue Earth Avenue • Fairmont, MN 56031 • 507-235-5547 • www.Fairmont<strong>Chamber</strong>.org • Fairmont<strong>Chamber</strong>


Chair<br />

Sara Pierce<br />

Pierce Accounting<br />

and Tax Services<br />

Mission Statement: The Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce is an advocate for promoting a healthy business clim<br />

Board of Directors Officers:<br />

Past Chair<br />

Les Anderson<br />

Martin County<br />

Farm Bureau<br />

Celebrate summer & community<br />

2<br />

Vice Chair<br />

Deb Barnes<br />

Lakeview Methodist<br />

Health Care Center<br />

Treasurer<br />

DeAnn Eversman<br />

Dee’s Floral &<br />

Designs<br />

Board of Directors:<br />

Stephanie Busiahn<br />

Visit Fairmont<br />

Dave Cone<br />

Kahler Automation<br />

Corporation<br />

Brandon<br />

Edmundson<br />

Krahmer, Shaffer<br />

& Edmundson, Ltd<br />

Nicole Gries<br />

Valero Renewables<br />

Staff:<br />

Judy Gustafson<br />

U.S. Bank<br />

Teresa Haycraft<br />

Fairmont Ford<br />

John Kasper<br />

Graffiti Corner<br />

Steve Pomerenke<br />

Compeer Financial<br />

Blake Potthoff<br />

Fairmont Opera<br />

House, Inc.<br />

Ned Koppen<br />

President<br />

president@fairmontchamber.org<br />

Kandi Menne<br />

Office Manager/Director of<br />

Communications<br />

info@fairmontchamber.org<br />

Benjamin Landsteiner<br />

Marketing & Social Media<br />

Coordinator<br />

benjamin@fairmontchamber.org<br />

Miranda Larsen<br />

Finance Coordinator<br />

finance@fairmontchamber.org<br />

Contact Information:<br />

Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce<br />

323 East Blue Earth Avenue<br />

P.O. Box 826<br />

Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

Phone: (507) 235-5547<br />

www.Fairmont<strong>Chamber</strong>.org<br />

By: Ned Koppen - <strong>Chamber</strong> President<br />

Memorial Day is now behind<br />

us and we are into <strong>June</strong>. The summer<br />

season is upon us. We are hoping<br />

that the rains will pause and give<br />

our farmers a well deserved<br />

break and we can get down<br />

to the business of enjoying<br />

our towns and everything they<br />

have to offer. There are so many<br />

things our communities give us.<br />

We love our lakes and<br />

the beauty and fun they provide.<br />

Summer baseball, softball,<br />

golf and other sports will soon<br />

be a daily occurrence. Martin<br />

County has a number of terrific<br />

parks for everyone to enjoy and<br />

our towns have additional city<br />

parks that are great meeting<br />

places and great places to relax<br />

and have fun. We have disc golf<br />

courses that bring people from<br />

throughout the country and a<br />

water park and pools that everyone<br />

can enjoy. Our schools<br />

offer summertime programs<br />

and activities for kids and adults<br />

alike. Interlaken Heritage Days,<br />

community celebrations, parades,<br />

4th of July and the Martin County Fair are all<br />

big events we look forward to!<br />

While we are out and about over the coming<br />

summer months I hope we all take the time to frequent<br />

and enjoy our local businesses. We are blessed<br />

to have many great dining options. You can grab<br />

ice cream, hang out next to the lake, grab a pizza or<br />

choose from many fine dining establishments. There<br />

“…you can find<br />

everything you need<br />

right here where you<br />

live. We are lucky to<br />

live in such a great<br />

community. Be sure to<br />

tell people about your<br />

town and encourage<br />

them to come and<br />

enjoy our communities<br />

as well.”<br />

are shows, movies, programs and many other choices.<br />

Our local business owners go out of their way<br />

to make their businesses a welcoming and valuable<br />

place for all of us to shop. If you are stocking up for a<br />

backyard party, dinner party, birthday party<br />

or reunion you can find all of the food, drink<br />

and decorations you need right here.<br />

This summer make the most<br />

of your hometown. We live in<br />

a great state with many opportunities<br />

and our community<br />

stands up to anywhere in the<br />

state. Be sure to enjoy everything<br />

that our community has<br />

to offer and support the businesses<br />

that make this such a<br />

great place to live. When you<br />

are heading out to play, going<br />

to a ballgame or just going out<br />

to enjoy time with your friends,<br />

you can find everything you<br />

need right here where you live.<br />

We are lucky to live in such a<br />

great community. Be sure to tell<br />

people about your town and encourage<br />

them to come and enjoy<br />

our communities as well.<br />

Don’t forget these great Fairmont<br />

Area <strong>Chamber</strong> events<br />

coming this summer. The <strong>Chamber</strong> Golf Outing –<br />

<strong>June</strong> 7th, a great chance to have a fun day of golf with<br />

your <strong>Chamber</strong> friends. The Pork Masters Golf Outing<br />

– July 22nd , promotes and supports our local pork<br />

producers and the Blue Ribbon Pork Cook Off at the<br />

Martin County Fair – August 14th. The Pork Cook Off<br />

is a fun event with limited ticket sales and is always a<br />

big draw. Have a great summer!


ate by facilitating access to leaders, communication and education through programs and services for its members.<br />

New leaders (Cont'd from page 1)<br />

strengths, weaknesses, and challenges.<br />

It is an unparalleled learning<br />

experience in our area and is geared<br />

toward providing an in-depth look<br />

at eight key elements of our community.<br />

Focus topics include education,<br />

economic development, government,<br />

healthcare, public safety, quality<br />

of life, agriculture, and culture &<br />

diversity. The program has been a<br />

cooperative effort between the Fairmont<br />

Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce<br />

and Riverland Community College<br />

with additional funding provided by<br />

Fairmont EDA, Martin County EDA<br />

(Ignite), Mayo Clinic Health Systems<br />

Pork Cook-Off tickets<br />

It's the moment you've been<br />

waiting for! Blue Ribbon Pork Cook-<br />

Off tickets are now available at the<br />

Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> office! The<br />

22nd Annual Blue Ribbon Pork<br />

Cook-Off will be held Wednesday,<br />

August 14, <strong>2019</strong> from 5:00 pm –<br />

7:00 pm in the Martin County Arena<br />

at the Fairgrounds. Tickets are $10.<br />

Contact the Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

at (507) 235-5547 and get your<br />

tickets before they're gone!<br />

and Rosen’s Diversified, Inc.<br />

We are now accepting applications<br />

for the Leadership Martin<br />

County program for 2020-2021.<br />

Be sure to submit your applications<br />

soon as class sizes are limited to<br />

around 20 participants on a first<br />

come, first serve basis. Additional<br />

information is available on our website<br />

at www.Fairmont<strong>Chamber</strong>.org.<br />

You can reach the Fairmont Area<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> by phone at 507-235-<br />

5547 or by email at info@fairmontchamber.org<br />

with any questions<br />

regarding the program or the application<br />

process.<br />

Ag Scholarship Winners<br />

ABOVE: Congratulations to Nicholas Potthoff (Left) of MCW and Andrew<br />

Moeller (Right) of Fairmont Area Schools, recipients of the <strong>2019</strong> Ag Scholarships<br />

from the Agri-Business Committee of the Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong>.<br />

Each year, the <strong>Chamber</strong>’s<br />

Agri-Business Committee awards<br />

two $4,200 scholarships to Martin<br />

County High School students<br />

bound for a four-year degree in agriculture<br />

or an agriculture-related<br />

industry. This program is made<br />

possible by sponsorships and in cooperation<br />

with Agriculture Future<br />

of America (AFA). The committee<br />

and sponsors are also responsible<br />

for the Blue Ribbon Pork Cook-Off<br />

held annually at the Martin County<br />

Fair.<br />

Thank you to our <strong>2019</strong><br />

sponsors: Bank Midwest, Cargill,<br />

Inc., CFS, Compeer Financial, Devenish<br />

Nutrition, Dutch Creek Farms,<br />

Fairmont Veterinary Clinic, Martin<br />

County Pork Producers, Preferred<br />

Capital Management, Profinium<br />

and Valero Renewables.<br />

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Product Specialist<br />

■ Sales & Leasing Expert<br />

■ Customer Focused Service<br />

■ Competitive Pricing<br />

www.fairmontford.com<br />

700 E. Blue Earth Ave.<br />

507-235-6681<br />

Email: Paul@fairmontford.com<br />

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Sat 8-3


<strong>Chamber</strong> member business briefs<br />

Kahler Automation<br />

(507) 235-6648<br />

WELCOME to several new employees: Mechanical<br />

Assembler Caleb Johnson, Territory Sales Manager Mark Mohr, and PLC Programmer<br />

Brian Vitcovich - we’re glad to have you on the team! SAY HELLO to our<br />

Summer <strong>2019</strong> interns: Maggie Bachenberg (Marketing), a Public Policy & Religious<br />

Studies major at Brown University; Alexis Bass (Finance), an Applied Computational<br />

Mathematics major at Southwest Minnesota State University; and Nate<br />

Johnson (Engineering), a Mechanical Engineering major at University of North<br />

Dakota - we hope this is a positive addition to your education! And CONGRATS<br />

to all of our employees who’ve welcomed new babies into their families recently<br />

- Matt Berhow, Logan Kahler, Jesse Hoffmann, Jon Owen, and Jordan Honnette! AdMfg, Inc.<br />

Century 21 - Gillian Tunnell<br />

(507) 399-9211<br />

Spring really is here at last! Listing your house for sale?<br />

Here are some inexpensive ways you can increase your<br />

curb appeal: A broken/peeling front door speaks of neglect, so paint/replace/<br />

repair. Does the door lock work easily? If the agent has to struggle to unlock it,<br />

or it’s old and rusty, the customer may wonder what else isn’t working! Repair<br />

or repaint screen doors and decks. Clean and repair windows if needed. Rake<br />

leaves, remove broken tree limbs and replace dead or dying plants and shrubs.<br />

Bring in some colour with fresh pots of flowers by your front door or porch.<br />

Mow and water regularly - when prospective buyers see well-kept lawns and<br />

attractive plant beds, they get the message that someone cares about this<br />

home. It’s true that the first impression is the most important, and these steps<br />

will help ensure that it’s a good one!<br />

Yes, you can join the <strong>Chamber</strong>!<br />

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP - $107<br />

NAME:<br />

ADDRESS:<br />

PHONE:<br />

SIGNATURE:<br />

EMAIL:<br />

Please return this form to the Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce:<br />

323 E. Blue Earth Ave | PO Box 826 | Fairmont, MN 56031<br />

Call 507-235-5547 or email info@fairmontchamber.org with any questions<br />

regarding this form or individual chamber membership.<br />

Vision Statement: The Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce will b<br />

Fairmont Opera House, Inc.<br />

(507) 238-4900<br />

Our Summer Series is at Sylvania Park on <strong>June</strong><br />

6th at 7:00 PM. Paul ‘Mayo’ Mayasich, Minnesota<br />

Blues Hall of Fame Performer of the Year and Minnesota Rock & Country<br />

Hall of Fame inductee. A singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has won the<br />

Minnesota Music Award for the best recording of his original song, ‘Arms of<br />

the Blues.’ Tonic Sol Fa will perform at the Fairmont Opera House on <strong>June</strong> 20th<br />

at 7:00 PM. They are a ground breaking a cappella ensemble from Minnesota.<br />

These are FREE events! Free Will Donations will be accepted.<br />

(507) 238-1243<br />

AdMfg, Inc. welcomes Matthew Trueblood as their intern<br />

this summer. Matthew is a Senior at Mount Mercy University<br />

in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, earning his degrees in graphic<br />

design and media communication. He is excited to be back in<br />

Fairmont, working on design projects like logos, brochures,<br />

business cards, t-shirts, promotional products and just about anything you can<br />

personalize. His creative strength and willingness to work with clients ensures<br />

a product that makes everyone happy. Stop in this summer and meet the newest<br />

member of the AdMfg team or email him at: matt@admfg.com<br />

United Hospital District, Inc.<br />

(507) 238-1287<br />

UHD Honors 24 Employees for<br />

Length of Service: United Hospital<br />

District recently honored<br />

employees celebrating milestone<br />

work anniversaries at a special<br />

luncheon held May 15. Twenty-four employees were recognized for a combined<br />

350 years of service. The UHD <strong>2019</strong> Service Recognition Ceremony celebrated<br />

five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 40-year milestones, with honorees representing virtually<br />

every department of UHD, its clinics, Home Health and Hospice program and<br />

Adolescent Treatment Center. At the event, managers and senior administrators<br />

awarded gifts based on length of service, with jewel-themed pins or gifts representing<br />

the different milestones. The ceremony aligned with UHD’s recognition<br />

of National Hospital Week, which was May 12-18.<br />

Red Rock Center for the Arts<br />

(507) 235-9262<br />

Come share your creative works of art, crafts and photographs<br />

taken from around the area. Registration is<br />

now open for the community art show and photo contest<br />

that will be on display during the month of August. Contact or email the<br />

Red Rock Center to reserve your spot today. Limit two per person. Cash prizes<br />

awarded. Visit www.redrockcenter.org or find us on Facebook.<br />

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e recognized as the leader in assisting area businesses to prosper.<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> member business briefs<br />

Green Mill Restaurant - Holiday Inn Fairmont<br />

(507) 238-4700<br />

Acoustics on the Patio nights are back! Thursday nights<br />

6:00 -9:00 pm at Green Mill. Come see Lyzander <strong>June</strong><br />

6th and 20th and Moedell on <strong>June</strong> 13th. Check out the<br />

beverage specials and the complete Thursday night line up on our Facebook<br />

page at facebook.com/greenmillfairmont. Also, coming in <strong>June</strong>, our Limited<br />

Time Only Burger menu! Come celebrate summer with us!<br />

Central Farm Service<br />

(507) 776-2831<br />

Dennis Inman, Vice President of Grain for CFS based in Truman,<br />

MN was recently elected to the board of directors of the National<br />

Grain and Feed Association. Along with the NGFA board<br />

position, he is also a member of the MGFA Country Elevator<br />

committee and Arbitration Appeals committee. He previously<br />

served on the NGFA Risk Management committee. Congratulations Dennis!<br />

Mayo Clinic Health System in Fairmont<br />

(507) 238-8100<br />

Mayo Clinic Health System is sponsoring a<br />

new summer program called “Slim Your Screen Time,” designed to help families<br />

improve their health by decreasing their screen time. The eight-week<br />

program runs from <strong>June</strong> 1 to July 31 and encourages participants to complete<br />

30 or more activities from a list of over 100 ideas over the course of two<br />

months. To join the Slim Your Screen Time Challenge, simply print out a game<br />

board and record completed activities for a fun way to track progress. The<br />

program is free and can be started any time. Please visit mayoclinichealthsystem.org/screentime<br />

to get started.<br />

Miller Sellner<br />

(507) 235-3358<br />

On April 1st Miller Sellner Implement of<br />

Sleepy Eye announced the recent acquisition<br />

of Rabe International, Inc. of Fairmont.<br />

Pictured are John Oothoudt, store manager<br />

and Rabe owner, Doug Miller, Miller Sellner<br />

president and Dave Baarson, Rabe owner. This addition makes Miller Sellner a 4<br />

store location Case IH dealer in Sleepy Eye, Bingham Lake, Slayton and Fairmont.<br />

“We believe that both Miller Sellner and Rabe International share a common<br />

mission statement. We will remain a small family business but also believe that<br />

this will strengthen our ability to provide you the best customer service possible<br />

going forward with the same customer service you have to come to know with<br />

Rabe International.” – Doug Miller, President.<br />

Peterson-Anthony Insurance Agency, Inc<br />

(507)-238-2008 or 800-336-6037<br />

Peterson-Anthony Insurance Agency is excited to announce<br />

that Kelsie Garry has joined our team as Director of Operations.<br />

Kelsie comes to the us from Minnesota State University,<br />

Mankato where she was the Assistant Director and Transfer<br />

specialist for the college. Her experiences in the college environment<br />

bring a fresh perspective to our agency and enhance our passion for<br />

excellence in customer service. Kelsie’s ability to listen, think critically and<br />

creatively, and simply get things done are key assets to PetersonAnthony. Kelsie’s<br />

initial focus is twofold the re-launch of our social media and our community<br />

engagement. Kelsie is a great asset to our team!<br />

Interlaken Golf Club<br />

(507) 235-5145<br />

Interlaken Golf Club celebrates 100 years! Join us Friday<br />

night, July 12th for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres (5:30<br />

PM), ribbon cutting (6:30 PM), ceremonial bag piping,<br />

1919 root beer floats, & live entertainment from the<br />

Murphy Brother's Band (7 PM). All are welcome to join the celebration. Please<br />

RSVP if you plan to attend so we can plan accordingly. For entry fee and more<br />

details regarding weekend events (tournament & nostalgic 9 hole play) go the<br />

centennial tab on our website interlakengolf.com<br />

Interlaken Heritage Days<br />

(507) 848-4664<br />

The moment we’ve all been waiting for…the Interlaken<br />

Heritage Days summer festival, <strong>June</strong> 7th-9th! We kick off<br />

Friday night with a free Community Meal and live music<br />

at Heritage Acres. Saturday at Heritage Acres will host the<br />

D&S Kids Tractor Pull, inflatables, art activities, two live<br />

bands, food vendors and more! Don’t forget the Kiddie Parade and main parade<br />

later in the afternoon and the street dance after the parade featuring IV Play.<br />

Sunday’s activities at Gomsrud Park include free pontoon rides, inflatables, art<br />

activities, food vendors, kids games and our transportation station. None of<br />

these activities would be possible without our sponsors - THANK YOU!! For a<br />

complete list of events and sponsors head to www.ihdfairmont.org<br />

COUNTDOWN TO<br />

PORK MASTERS!<br />

MONDAY, JULY 22, <strong>2019</strong><br />

Visit www.porkmasters.com and get signed up!<br />

“Business Briefs” is a complimentary service provided by the <strong>Chamber</strong> for chamber members. Please limit your information to one paragraph of about<br />

100 words. Example: expansion, new employees, awards, monumental anniversary, etc… A photo or logo can be included. NO Direct Advertising.<br />

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Core Values: We value for our members, employees and community: integrity in all we do, collaboration with all our stakeholders, growth and develop<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> Events<br />

Friday, <strong>June</strong> 7th - 1:00 p.m.<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> Golf Outing<br />

Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 8th - 6:00 p.m.<br />

Fairmont Boat Float at the IHD Parade<br />

Tuesday, <strong>June</strong> 11th - 5:00 p.m.<br />

PM Exchange<br />

Monday, <strong>June</strong> 17th - 10:00 a.m.<br />

RBE (Retail) Committee Meeting<br />

Wednesday, <strong>June</strong> 19th - 3:00 p.m.<br />

Ambassadors Meeting / Ribbon Cuttings<br />

Thursday, <strong>June</strong> 20th - 4:00 p.m.<br />

Young Professionals Network<br />

Thursday, July 4th<br />

Independence Day (Offices Closed)<br />

WELCOME<br />

NEW MEMBERS!<br />

Dairy Queen of Fairmont<br />

Fast Travel Agency<br />

Fairmont area on parade!<br />

The “City of Fairmont” replica boat float<br />

will again make its annual appearance as the<br />

Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong>'s entry in the Interlaken<br />

Heritage Days parade this Saturday, <strong>June</strong> 8. Join<br />

area visitors and residents as they gather along<br />

Downtown Plaza in Fairmont to celebrate and enjoy<br />

our great community. We will be distributing<br />

our '<strong>2019</strong>-20 Visitor & Relocation Guide to Martin<br />

County' as well as our '<strong>2019</strong> City Map' in an effort<br />

to inform our visitors and remind our residents of<br />

the best that Martin County has to offer.<br />

Our Visitor & Relocation Guide is a comprehensive<br />

publication showcasing the many attractions,<br />

activities, sights and events to be found<br />

in and around the Fairmont area. The guide includes<br />

valuable resources for anyone interested<br />

in visiting, relocating or building a business in<br />

our area. This is just one part of the efforts your<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> is undertaking to promote our region as<br />

a great place to live, to play and to do business.<br />

We encourage area residents to assist us<br />

in delivering this message through the course of<br />

their daily lives by welcoming visitors and newcomers<br />

to our area. A small gesture of kindness or<br />

a word of welcome can be as memorable to those<br />

coming from outside our community as our beautiful<br />

lakes, our parks, our diverse dining options<br />

and our recreational opportunities. We all have a<br />

part to play in putting our best foot forward as a<br />

community; in inviting growth and prosperity for<br />

our area. Consider it a small investment toward a<br />

greater future for all of us who call Martin County<br />

home.<br />

If you are unable to join us this Saturday<br />

for the parade, you can still pick up a copy of the<br />

Visitor & Relocation Guide at the <strong>Chamber</strong> office<br />

or at any one of the many gas stations, stores, restaurants<br />

and businesses throughout the area who<br />

are already helping to spread the word about our<br />

amazing community. Contact the <strong>Chamber</strong> at 507-<br />

235-5547 or email info@fairmontchamber.org<br />

for more information about how we are working<br />

to promote our community and how you can become<br />

more involved.<br />

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in full color for<br />

only $70 per month<br />

with your annual contract or $80 per month.<br />

Fine Jewelry<br />

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Your Professional Jeweler<br />

Since 1954<br />

Full Service-In House Repair<br />

Jessica & Steve Sovell<br />

Gemologist • Goldsmith<br />

Professional Window Cleaning<br />

Insured<br />

Residential &<br />

Commercial<br />

Cleaning<br />

Wouldn’t it be nice to have the windows<br />

of your home sparkling clean!<br />

Please allow us to give you a free estimate.<br />

You will be pleasantly surprised!<br />

Call Now! Matt Petrowiak at (507) 236-5207


ment for our members, recognition of accomplishments, effective communication, and doing all things efficiently and in a fiscally responsible manner.<br />

Ambassadors celebrate business<br />

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CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING<br />

Ambassadors cut a ribbon with Rich Johnson, owner<br />

of <strong>Chamber</strong> member Culligan Water Conditioning and<br />

staff as they celebrate 70 years of business.<br />

FIVE LAKES BOUTIQUE<br />

<strong>Chamber</strong> Ambassadors congratulate Alicia Ramos and<br />

her family on the relocation of their new retail business,<br />

Five Lakes Boutique, to the Five Lakes Centre in Fairmont.<br />

DAIRY FREEZE<br />

Ambassadors celebrate the transition of local ice cream<br />

shop and seasonal favorite Dairy Freeze to new ownership<br />

under Mike and Heidi Steuber.<br />

$1000 business scholarship<br />

The Ambassador Committee of the Fairmont<br />

Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce is offering a<br />

$1,000 scholarship to a Martin County student in<br />

a business related field entering their Junior or<br />

Senior post secondary year in a four-year college<br />

or their final year in a technical college.<br />

The scholarship is awarded after a review<br />

of grades to confirm achievement of a 3.0 GPA<br />

on a 4.0 scale. Scholarship applications may be<br />

picked up at the Fairmont Area <strong>Chamber</strong> of Commerce<br />

office located at 323 East Blue Earth Avenue<br />

or filled out online on the <strong>Chamber</strong>'s website<br />

at www.fairmontchamber.org. Applications<br />

must be submitted and received by the <strong>Chamber</strong><br />

office no later than July 19, <strong>2019</strong>.<br />

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does not engage with our local<br />

communities. They do not support<br />

local charities or community programs<br />

and they do not invest resources into<br />

solving local problems.<br />

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201 Downtown Plaza | Fairmont<br />

(507) 238-4218<br />

jeffreyschlomann.fbfsagents.com<br />

507.235.5547<br />

info@fairmontchamber.org<br />

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<strong>June</strong> programs at CER<br />

<strong>June</strong> abounds with summer adventures in Fairmont for all ages.<br />

Free Reading Fun for youth entering Kindergarten through Grade 4 is available<br />

at the CER Summer Reads VISTA Fairmont.<br />

Fairmont Area Schools is pleased offer a 60-hour Summer Welding<br />

Academy for students in grades 9-12 (1 credit) and Adults to learn essential<br />

welding skills (<strong>June</strong> 10-27, MTWTh, 7:30 am-12:30 pm.) Adult cost is<br />

$250. Maximum of 20 participants. Adults register through CER. High School<br />

students should contact Bob Bonin (bbonin@fairmont.k12.mn.us) to register.<br />

For more information, please contact 507-235-3141.<br />

The free Fairmont Playground Program, funded through City<br />

and coordinated through CER, begins <strong>June</strong> 10. Please contact CER for a<br />

schedule of rotating locations in our beautiful parks.<br />

Remember to go to the Community Calendar (www.FairmontAreaCalendar.com)<br />

to find out what is happening in our community and county<br />

on a daily/weekly/or monthly basis when planning your summer.<br />

For an up-to-date list of activities or to register online<br />

with your MasterCard/Visa, visit the CER Web Store at<br />

fairmontareaschools.portal.rschooltoday.com<br />

and click on the CER tab.<br />

A SAMPLING OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES<br />

Open Pickleball (1:30-3:30 pm)<br />

Tuesdays<br />

Welding <strong>June</strong> 10-27<br />

Summer Playground Program Begins (FREE) <strong>June</strong> 11<br />

Intro to Programming (Age 12-adult) <strong>June</strong> 11<br />

Roller Skating Family Nite <strong>June</strong> 11<br />

Prairie Ecology Bus Center-Magic Tree House <strong>June</strong> 12<br />

Summer Symphony (Grade 7-Adult) <strong>June</strong> 17<br />

Summer Reads VISTA (entering K-Grade 4) <strong>June</strong> 18<br />

High Kick Dance Camp <strong>June</strong> 20<br />

Girls Basketball Camp <strong>June</strong> 24<br />

Stem4Kids Summer Day Camp <strong>June</strong> 25<br />

Choc Painting Small Furniture <strong>June</strong> 27<br />

…and much more!<br />

For more information, contact the CER office located in the<br />

Fairmont Elementary School Door 15A, 714 Victoria Street, Fairmont<br />

Call 507-235-3141 or Email rdauer@fairmont.k12.mn.us<br />

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<strong>Chamber</strong> programs to resume in the Fall<br />

Three monthly programs of the Fairmont<br />

Area <strong>Chamber</strong> will pause once again this<br />

year during the summer months before resuming<br />

in the fall.<br />

Many of you know Bureau 14 as the<br />

premiere professional networking event in our<br />

area, open to all <strong>Chamber</strong> Members and their<br />

guests. These meetings offer discussion on current<br />

business trends, governmental affairs and<br />

local community happenings.<br />

The Agri-Business Committee is another<br />

great networking group geared toward farmers<br />

and businessmen. This committee helps to promote<br />

the importance of agriculture in Fairmont<br />

and Martin County. The committee awards ag<br />

scholarships to Martin County high school seniors,<br />

co-sponsors the Pork Masters Golf Outing,<br />

supports ag-related courses and FFA, and<br />

leads the Blue Ribbon Pork Cook-Off.<br />

Social Media Breakfasts are monthly<br />

one-hour sessions providing insight and instruction<br />

into how online resources and social<br />

media platforms can be leveraged to help your<br />

business or organization grow and succeed.<br />

All three programs will begin again after<br />

the summer break and resume their regular<br />

schedules in September and October.<br />

VISION CARE<br />

CONTACT LENS<br />

www.fairmontarealife.com<br />

Paul Seibert, O.D.<br />

1307 ALBION AVE., SUITE 102<br />

FAIRMONT, MN<br />

PH: (507) 238-4228<br />

James Busche, O.D.<br />

Spencer Seibert, O.D.<br />

111 E. 6TH ST.<br />

BLUE EARTH, MN<br />

PH: (507) 526-2020

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