December 2022 Newsletter - Community Connections

Board of Directors Officers:
Chair
Keith Hoye
KSUM and KFMC
Radio
Vice Chair
Joe Evans
Mayo Clinic Health
Systems
Board of Directors:
Rick Ash
United Hospital
District
John Christ
Kahler Automation
Mike Christians
Green Mill
Sara Cyphers
D & S Trophies
Wendy Emler
Century 21
Northland Realty
Staff:
Mission Statement: The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for promoting a healthy business clim
Past Chair
DeAnn Eversman
Dee’s Floral & Designs
Treasurer
Aaron Speltz
Hy-Vee
Marcus Eytcheson
Fairmont Roofing
Nicole Johnston
Visit Fairmont
Blake Potthoff
Fairmont Opera
House, Inc.
Jeff Rouse
Destination Small
Town
Kandi Menne
President
president@fairmontchamber.org
Rachel Manwarren
Finance Director
finance@fairmontchamber.org
Sydney Andrews
Office Manager/Director of
Communications
info@fairmontchamber.org
Contact Information:
Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce
323 East Blue Earth Avenue
P.O. Box 826
Fairmont, MN 56031
Phone: (507) 235-5547
www.FairmontChamber.org
A season of Giving
Kandi Menne: Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce President
"To say the past month
has been a whirlwind is an
understatement." But, its been fun!
We are happy to welcome
Sydney Andrews to the Fairmont
Area Chamber of Commerce as the
new Office Manager and Director
of Communications. By the time
this goes to print Sydney will have just started. She
is excited to learn all things "Chamber" it will take
some time for her to learn everything but she is up
for the task! This will eventually free up more of
my time to better tackle the duties of the Chamber
President. We welcome Sydney and will share a bit
more about her next month.
In November we held our second Bureau
14 at the new starting time of 5:15 p.m. Everyone
in attendance was in agreement that the earlier
start time is a good change.
December meeting will start
at 5:15 and will be a combined
Bureau 14, Agri Business and
Young Professionals meeting
with our local legislatures invited
as the guest speakers.
We also held the Glows Parade with over 50
entries which encompassed 100's of walkers, 1,000 of
spectators were not fazed by the brisk temperatures
and lined the streets to be wowed by the glowing
floats. We are extremely pleased to kick off the
Fairmont area holiday festivities with the Santa Fly
in and the parade.
Fairmont downtown businesses have again
banded together to host Merry and Bright on Friday
December 2 from 5:00 - 9:00. Save time, money and
gas, shop local and take advantage of their instore
specials and refreshments.
With the new year soon upon us we want to
thank our Chamber members for their continued
support of the Chamber and our mission and goals.
Without our members it would be impossible to
succeed.
One could ask, Why Join the Chamber?
Choosing the right fit for your company is important.
and the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce
exists to make a community a better place to work,
live and play. Businesses become members and they
take pride in their membership. They are proud to
be a part of an organization that plays a key role in
the community. The Fairmont Chamber is a nonprofit
advocate for businesses. It is an organization
managed by a volunteer Board of Directors,
established to promote civic, commercial, industrial
and agricultural progress within its community and
to work diligently with community partners for
the establishment of sound legislation and efficient
administration at all levels of government. When
you or your business is a member you are investing
in the future of our community. We offer referrals
to potential Cusotmers, we provide you weekly with
local, State and nationwide
events and information, you
can take advantage of many
networking groups, volunteer
activitiees and commitees,
free monthly business updates
and more. If you are not
already a member of the Fairmont Area Chamber
of Commerce, join today. Your membership will
benefit your business and the community for years to
come.We look forward to working for all of you!
The board of directors, staff and volunteers
of the Fairmont Area Chamber are dedicated to
collaborating with others to strengthen the the future
of the Fairmont area through the
efforts. We welcome your comments, suggestions
and ideas. Feel free to call or schedule a visit!
As your Chamber President, I am honored to
work alongside our dedicated Board and Chamber
employees who all share the vision of business
growth and a healthy community environment. Stop
in and see us! @ 323 E. Blue Earth Ave, you may
reach me at 507.235.5547 or 507.525.4324 or by
email: president@fairmontchamber.org
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