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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 />
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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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<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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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