April 2023 Newsletter – Community Connections
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<strong>April</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Connections</strong><br />
Chamber Golf date set- June 9th, <strong>2023</strong><br />
Inside<br />
This Issue<br />
Page 2-3 - Chamber<br />
Members for <strong>2023</strong><br />
Page 4 - Business Briefs<br />
Page 5 - Business Briefs<br />
Continued, Martin County<br />
Leadership Program<br />
Page 6 -Pork Masters,<br />
Area Career Exploration,<br />
Fluorescent bulb recycling<br />
Page 7- Ambassador Visits,<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Calender<br />
Page 8 <strong>Community</strong><br />
Education Recreation<br />
(CER)<br />
Preparation for the Chamber Golf Outing<br />
has begun! The Chamber Golf Outing, routinely<br />
among the earliest outing of the season, and will<br />
celebrate the 26th year as a much anticipated<br />
afternoon of fun, networking, and relaxation!<br />
Mark your calenders and round up your<br />
foursome to join in this signature chamber event.<br />
The outing is scheduled for a 1:00 p.m.<br />
shotgun start on Friday June 9th at The Rose<br />
Lake Golf Club in Fairmont.<br />
The annual outing offers opportunities for<br />
local businesses to network while making a local<br />
impact by supporting one of the many important<br />
causes the Chamber takes on.<br />
This event serves as a fund-raiser to support<br />
the three local youth programs coordinated<br />
by the Chambers Business Education Committee.<br />
Each year the Chamber holds a welcome banquet<br />
for new teachers to the district.<br />
We purchase the volunteer teacher kits<br />
and coordinated volunteers for the Junior<br />
Achievment program in public and private<br />
schools ( grades K-6th).<br />
We also organize the Area Career Exploration<br />
for sophomores held each year in<br />
<strong>April</strong> at the Fairmont Highschool. With attendance<br />
of 11 area schools and an average of 100<br />
businesses and colleges.<br />
•Each hole has a different game challenge<br />
with Chamber Bucks given as the prize.<br />
•Door prizes and Golfer gift bags are<br />
also part of the annual event.<br />
•Hole sponsorships are currently available<br />
to all Chamber members.<br />
•If you have sport event tickets you won’t<br />
be able to use- or something unique. Consider<br />
donating them to the 26th annual golf outing.<br />
For more information on how to register<br />
for golfing, sponsor a hole, or donate a door<br />
prize. Contact Sydney at the Fairmont Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce at (507)235-5547, or<br />
email at info@fairmontchamber.org<br />
323 East Blue Earth Avenue • Fairmont, MN 56031 • 507-235-5547 • www.FairmontChamber.org • FairmontChamber
Board of Directors Officers:<br />
Chair<br />
Joe Evans<br />
Mayo Clinic Health<br />
Systems<br />
Vice Chair<br />
Aaron Speltz<br />
Hy-Vee<br />
Board of Directors:<br />
Rick Ash<br />
United Hospital<br />
District<br />
John Christ<br />
Kahler Automation<br />
Mike Christians<br />
Green Mill<br />
Sara Cyphers<br />
D & S Trophies<br />
Nicole Johnston<br />
Visit Fairmont<br />
Staff:<br />
Mission Statement: The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for promoting a healthy business clim<br />
Past Chair<br />
Keith Hoye<br />
KSUM and KFMC<br />
Radio<br />
Treasurer<br />
Vonnie Cone<br />
ReMax Total Realty<br />
Marsha Leschefske<br />
Booj Boutique<br />
Jeff Militello<br />
Militello Motors<br />
Blake Potthoff<br />
Fairmont Opera<br />
House, Inc.<br />
Jeff Rouse<br />
Destination Small<br />
Town<br />
Kandi Menne<br />
President<br />
president@fairmontchamber.org<br />
Rachel Manwarren<br />
Finance Director<br />
finance@fairmontchamber.org<br />
Sydney Andrews<br />
Office Manager/Director of<br />
Communications<br />
info@fairmontchamber.org<br />
Contact Information:<br />
Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce<br />
323 East Blue Earth Avenue<br />
P.O. Box 826<br />
Fairmont, MN 56031<br />
Phone: (507) 235-5547<br />
www.FairmontChamber.org<br />
Thank you to our Membership<br />
Kandi Menne: Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce President<br />
Our mission statement reads:<br />
“The Fairmont Area Chamber<br />
of Commerce is an advocate for<br />
promoting a healthy business<br />
climate by facilitating access to<br />
leaders, communication and<br />
3M-Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing<br />
AdMfg, Inc.<br />
American Legion Post #36<br />
Ameriprise Financial<br />
Andy Traetow<br />
Ronald J. Arens, CPA, PC<br />
Associate Optometry, P.A.<br />
Auctioneer Alley, Land Services Unlimited, Inc.<br />
Aventure Staffing<br />
Baarts Trucking, Inc.<br />
Bank Midwest - Fairmont<br />
Bank Midwest - Sherburn<br />
Bank Midwest Investment & Insurance Services<br />
Baywood Home Care<br />
Becker Storage<br />
Belle Vue Estates Condominiums<br />
Best Western<br />
BEVCOMM, Inc.<br />
Birch Street Dentistry<br />
Bob Wallace<br />
Bob Gunther<br />
BoeKett Building Supply, Inc. - Fairmont<br />
BoeKett Building Supply, Inc. - Truman<br />
Bolton and Menk, Inc.<br />
Borchardt Agency, Inc.<br />
Bowlmor Lanes<br />
Brian Ruschy Construction & Consulting<br />
C & B Operations<br />
CarpetsPlus ColorTile, Inc<br />
Carstensen Cabinetry & Woodworking<br />
CCF Bank<br />
Center Agency<br />
Century 21 Northland Realty<br />
Central Farm Service<br />
Channel Inn<br />
Char Kahler<br />
Cheri Frank<br />
CHS, Inc.<br />
Cathy Reynolds<br />
<strong>2023</strong> INVESTED MEMBERS<br />
education through programs and services for its<br />
members.”<br />
When you are a member of the Fairmont Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce you are investing in the<br />
future of our community.<br />
Thank you to the following businesses that have<br />
committed to helping us fulfill our goals!<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Education and Recreation<br />
<strong>Community</strong> Options and Resources (COR)<br />
Compeer Financial<br />
Corporate Graphics<br />
Countryside Townhouses<br />
Cress Refrigeration, Inc.<br />
Culligan Water Conditioning<br />
Cutting Edge Fitness<br />
D & S Trophies - Embroidery & Screen Printing<br />
Dan's Appliance, Sleep Source & TV<br />
Rick DeBoer Signs<br />
Dee's Floral and Designs<br />
DeWar Electric, Inc.<br />
Doolittle's Carpet and Paints Inc.<br />
Don Anderson<br />
Dulcimer Medical Center, P.A.<br />
Easy Automation, Inc<br />
Edina Realty<br />
Education Minnesota- Fairmont<br />
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Dan Hamlet<br />
Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Drew Schellpeper<br />
Erpelding, Voigt and Co. L.L.P<br />
E-Z Wash Laundromat<br />
Fairmont 5 Theatre<br />
Fairmont <strong>Community</strong> Education & Recreation<br />
Fairmont Early Risers Kiwanis<br />
Fairmont Economic Development Authority<br />
Fairmont Farmers Mutual Insurance Company<br />
Fairmont Ford<br />
Fairmont Hearing Aid Service<br />
Fairmont Housing and Redevelopment<br />
Fairmont Lakes Foundation<br />
Fairmont Opera House<br />
Fairmont Roofing<br />
Fairmont Rotary Club<br />
Fairmont Trap Club<br />
Fairmont Veterinary Clinic<br />
Fairmont Youth Hockey Association<br />
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation<br />
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ate by facilitating access to leaders, communication and education through programs and services for its members.<br />
Fairmont Area Let's Go Fishing<br />
Fareway Stores Inc.<br />
Faribault County Register<br />
First Farmers & Merchants National Bank<br />
Fitzgerald Moving<br />
Flying Goose Campground & Resort<br />
Gemini Studios<br />
Gethmann Dental Office<br />
Good News Bookstore<br />
Graffiti Corner Frozen Treat & Coffee Lounge<br />
Graham Tire Co.<br />
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar<br />
Green Plains Fairmont LLC<br />
Green Plains, Inc<br />
Grey Duck Photo Booth<br />
Habitat for Humanity of Martin & Faribault Counties<br />
Hampton Inn<br />
Heartland Senior Living<br />
Heritage Acres<br />
Hinz - n - Hinz General Contractors<br />
Hometown Sanitation Services, LLC<br />
Hugoson Pork<br />
Hy-Vee Foods<br />
IFC National Marketing, Inc.<br />
Ingleside<br />
Interlaken Golf Club<br />
Jake's Pizza<br />
Jane Kollofski<br />
Jetter Clean, Inc.<br />
JL Computers<br />
Kahler Automation Corp.<br />
Karen Toupal<br />
Kenway Engineering, Inc.<br />
Kinship of Martin County<br />
Kinum, Inc.<br />
Krahmer Law Firm<br />
Krahmer, Shaffer & Edmundson, Ltd<br />
Krueger Realty, Inc.<br />
Joe Kurtzman<br />
Lakeview Funeral Home<br />
Lakeview Methodist Health Care Center<br />
Lange Ag Systems<br />
Lawn Solutions, Inc.<br />
Lund Chiropractic<br />
Madsen Land Surveying, Inc.<br />
Mandi Kosbab<br />
The Marina Lodge<br />
Martin County Corn and Soybean Growers<br />
Martin County Economic Development Authority<br />
Martin County Fair<br />
Martin County Farm Bureau<br />
Martin County Historical Society<br />
Martin County License Center, Inc.<br />
Martin County Mechanical/ A-OK Services<br />
Martin County Pork Producers<br />
Martin County Veterans Memorial<br />
Mayo Clinic Ambulance Service<br />
Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont<br />
McDonald's<br />
Midcontinent Communications<br />
Midwest IT Systems, Inc.<br />
Militello Motors<br />
Miller Sellner<br />
Minnesota Motor Bus, Inc.<br />
MRCI<br />
NAPA Auto Parts of Fairmont<br />
Noddle Companies - Fairmont Plaza<br />
Northern Lines Insurance<br />
One Office Solution<br />
Optimal Health Chiropractic & Acupuncture<br />
Our Story Productions<br />
Over the Top Marketing<br />
Partners Funding, Inc.<br />
Paul Seibert<br />
Peterson Anthony Insurance Agency - Fairmont<br />
Peterson Anthony InsuranceAgency - Trimont<br />
Phileo by Lesaffre<br />
The Photo Press<br />
Pierce Accounting & Tax Services<br />
The "Old Post Office"<br />
Preffered Captial Management<br />
Professional Tax Advisor Inc.<br />
Profinium Insurance Agency<br />
Profinium, Inc. - Fairmont<br />
Profinium, Inc. -Truman<br />
Quality Inn<br />
The Ranch Restaurant<br />
Re/Max Total Realty<br />
Red Rock Center<br />
Redi-Haul Trailers, Inc.<br />
Reiter Dental P.A.<br />
River Bend Business Products<br />
Riverland <strong>Community</strong> College<br />
Rose Lake Golf Club<br />
Rosens's, Inc.<br />
S & J Excavation Inc.<br />
Safety Solutions Inc.<br />
Juanita Schmeeckle Foundation<br />
Scooter's Coffee<br />
Seifried Portrait Design<br />
Fairmont Sentinel<br />
Service Master by Rice<br />
Slumberland Furniture<br />
Southern Minnesota Independent Living Enterprises<br />
South Central WorkForce Council<br />
Southern Minnesota Skin Solutions<br />
Sovell Jewelry<br />
The Squeegee Brothers Inc.<br />
St. John Vianney Catholic School<br />
State Bank of Fairmont<br />
STEP, Inc.<br />
Sterling Drug<br />
Subway of Fairmont<br />
Super 8 Motel<br />
Sweet Financial Partners<br />
Thate's Tree Service<br />
Thrivent Financial<br />
Twelve Baskets Re-Sale<br />
United Hospital District Home Health& Hospice<br />
United Hospital District, Inc.<br />
Valero Renewable Fuels Company, LLC<br />
Visit Fairmont<br />
Voss Cleaning Services - DBA CleanRite ChemDry<br />
Wanda Patsche<br />
Waste Management<br />
Welcome Motor Company<br />
Chain of Lakes Yacht Club<br />
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www.deerequipment.com<br />
PAUL KLOECKNER<br />
Product Specialist<br />
■ Sales & Leasing Expert<br />
■ Customer Focused Service<br />
■ Competitive Pricing<br />
“Your Friendly Ford Dealer Since 1909”<br />
FAIRMONT<br />
FORD<br />
www.fairmontford.com<br />
700 E. Blue Earth Ave.<br />
507-235-6681<br />
email: Paul@fairmontford.com<br />
Mon 8-8; Tues through Fri 8-5:30;<br />
Sat 8-3
Chamber Member Business Briefs<br />
Profinium Bank<br />
(507)235-5538<br />
Each year, Profinium recognizes team members who<br />
exemplify our Pursuit to be “Vested in our communities’<br />
success with leadership, resources and time.”<br />
A special donation of $100 is given to an organization of the team member’s<br />
choice. Profinium would like to recognize Martin County President, Ian Bents.<br />
Ian has spent many years making an impact for the Fairmont Baseball <strong>Community</strong>.<br />
He spent majority of his time last year coaching the 13U Fairmont/<br />
Northrop Jr Martins Baseball Team, as well as serving on the Fairmont Baseball<br />
Association board. In addition, he served as Director & Coach for Kiwanis<br />
Baseball. He also volunteered many hours as a coach for the Fairmont Hockey<br />
Association. Lastly, he served as Board Member for Mayo <strong>Community</strong> Board &<br />
Credit Committee Member for Fairmont MN Economic Development (FEDA).<br />
Midwest IT<br />
(507)399-0577<br />
Midwest IT Systems, Inc. recently demonstrated<br />
compliance with the regulatory standards of the<br />
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Midwest<br />
IT Systems was formed in 2001 by former CIA Office of Security staff<br />
member, Allen Aukes, and provides managed IT services, data backup<br />
and recovery, VoIP and cybersecurity services to businesses in Southern<br />
Minnesota and Northern Iowa. They help small- to medium-sized businesses<br />
by managing their day-to-day IT requirements and securing their<br />
networks against the full range of cyber threats. Managed IT service providers<br />
to healthcare organizations are classed as business associates under<br />
HIPAA, and must be HIPAA-compliant. The HIPAA Seal of Compliance<br />
demonstrates to current and future healthcare clients that Midwest IT<br />
Systems has implemented an effective HIPAA compliance program and is<br />
committed to ensuring the privacy and security of ePHI. “Our clients can<br />
trust their IT partner not only understands HIPAA, but has verified and<br />
validated our own HIPAA Compliance through Compliancy Group. We<br />
are thankful for what Compliancy Group delivers,” said Aukes.<br />
Fairmont Municipal Liquor Store<br />
Shop and save locally! Take 15% off a case of wine<br />
or liquor (L1.75) 10% off 1/2 case liquor (L1.75)<br />
8% off 1/2 case wine. (Excludes ALL sale items).<br />
Profits from the liquor store are reinvested in Fairmont.<br />
Shop local today and every day!<br />
Vision Statement: The Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce will b<br />
Interlaken Heritage Days - Fairmont<br />
We've only got a few booth spots left for our Spring<br />
Craft & Vendor Show on <strong>April</strong> 29th at the Fairmont<br />
Armory! If you're interested in being a vendor please<br />
email Rachel at interlakenheritagedays@gmail.com to<br />
register! We will not duplicate direct sales companies. Full list of<br />
vendors on www.ihdfairmont.org.<br />
Waste Management<br />
(507)235-9898<br />
Waste Management is in need of filling positions<br />
for non-experienced CDL Drivers in Fairmont,<br />
MN. These positions offer $5000 Sign on Bonus. Waste Management<br />
offers exceptional, unmatched benefits, and career advancement opportunities.<br />
We have found that veterans are a great fit in our organization <strong>–</strong> in<br />
fact, one in twelve of our employees are former military. We encourage<br />
you to apply online, at https://wm.com/careers [wm.com] As an EEO/<br />
Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration<br />
for employment.<br />
Lund Chiropractic<br />
(507) 235-3331<br />
Dr. John Lund of Lund Chiropractic would life to welcome<br />
Dr. Jacob Zebedee, Sports Chiropractic. Dr. Jacob<br />
Zebedee grew up in rural Winnebago, MN and graduated<br />
from Blue Earth Area High School in 2012. After high school, Dr, Zebedee<br />
attended the University of Sioux Falls, where he majored us exercise<br />
science and psychology. Following his undergrad. Dr. Zebedee studied at<br />
Northwestern Health Science University in Bloomington MN, where he<br />
obtained his chiropractic degree with and emphasis in sports chiropractic.<br />
He graduated in <strong>April</strong> 2021 and has been practicing in southern Minnesota<br />
since. Dr. Zebedee is excited to serve the community of Fairmont<br />
and surrounding areas.<br />
Interlaken Golf Club<br />
(507) 238-1693<br />
The <strong>2023</strong> Golf season is the perfect time to become a<br />
member of the Interlaken Golf Club.<br />
Single Membership- Year One: 50% off. Second Year:<br />
35% Off Dues, Third Year: 20% Off Dues. Family Membership- Year<br />
One: 50% off Dues Second Year- 35% Off Dues, Third Year- 20% Off<br />
Dues. Special pricing is Available for Singles or Couples Under 30 years<br />
of age. Must not have been a member in the past 5 years. For full pricing<br />
options and detatils, call Interlaken Golf Club or email proshop@interlakescolf.com<br />
for more information.<br />
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e recognized as the leader in assisting area businesses to prosper.<br />
Business Brief Cont.<br />
Martin County Relay for Life<br />
(507)236-1231<br />
Sherburn American Legion <strong>–</strong><br />
Steak Fry -Saturday <strong>April</strong> 8, <strong>2023</strong><br />
5:00-8:00PM. All tips and donations will go to<br />
Martin County Relay For Life. Will be held at Sherburn<br />
American Legion - 18 N Osborne St - Sherburn.<br />
Choose from Ribeye Steak | Steak & Shrimp Combo | Jumbo Shrimp |<br />
Smoked Pork Chop. Meal includes Salad Bar, Baked Potato & Garlic<br />
Bread. For more information go to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/rflmartincountymn<br />
Business Briefs are one of the<br />
many benefits of being a Chamber<br />
member. Deadline for the May<br />
<strong>Community</strong> <strong>Connections</strong> insert is Aptil<br />
24, <strong>2023</strong>. Please limit to 100 words<br />
Giddy Up Boutique<br />
(507) 236-1977<br />
Spring and summer are busting through<br />
the doors of Boutique Giddy-Up and<br />
Broke Girl Boutique, located on beautiful<br />
Downtown Plaza. As you wonder through the Boutique you will find<br />
two dress shops with over 1,000 dresses to choose from! Our first Dress<br />
shop, gives you a feeling of shopping in a Parisian Dress Boutique.<br />
Continuing on to the next Boutique you'll find it to have a 50's inspired<br />
vibe, filled with colorful Spring and Summer dresses in all sizes. If you<br />
haven't visited our Boutique yet, it's time you do. Remember ..."Life is a<br />
Fashion show, and the World is your runway. "<br />
or less. Lengthy submitted briefs may be included, but on a space available only.<br />
A photo or business logo can also be included. No pricing allowed. Examples<br />
are: open houses, expansion, new managers/employees, new product, Milestone<br />
anniversaries, events, awards, etc. . Email to info@fairmontchamber.org<br />
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Martin County Leadership Program<br />
Leadership Martin County will be accepting applications<br />
for the <strong>2023</strong>-2024 sessions soon. This program was designed to<br />
enable candidates to learn about Martin County resources, values,<br />
strengths, weaknesses and challenges. The program is intended to<br />
strengthen candidate knowledge and understanding of our community,<br />
its assets, complexities and potential. It aims to develop leadership<br />
skills through classroom instruction, interactive exercises and<br />
small group discussion.<br />
A series of topical seminars are held over a nine-month<br />
period and conducted by local and regional professionals. Area<br />
leaders volunteer their time to raise awareness of the assets and<br />
opportunities in our community by providing an in-depth, behindthe-scenes<br />
look at eight key elements of our community. These elements<br />
consist of Education, Economic Development, Government,<br />
Healthcare, Public Safety, Quality of Life, Agriculture and Culture &<br />
Diversity. The program provides the opportunity for candidates to<br />
exchange ideas with each other and with current community leaders,<br />
to build networks and to begin the process of identifying and<br />
solving important community issues.<br />
Peggy Young, Business Consultant with Riverland <strong>Community</strong><br />
College’s Training and Development Department, will nurture<br />
leadership development by leading<br />
discussions that integrate community<br />
information through dialogue,<br />
interactive exercise and small group<br />
discussion. Candidates are drawn<br />
from every corner of the professional<br />
community including business, industry, education, public<br />
and private agencies, civic groups and non-profit. The cost of tuition<br />
will be released soon. Scholarship opportunities are available but<br />
class sizes are limited. The <strong>2023</strong>-2024 season of Leadership Martin<br />
County begins in September <strong>2023</strong>. Monthly sessions take place on<br />
the first Wednesday of each month from September through May.<br />
Leadership Martin County requires a commitment of time<br />
and energy from enrolled candidates as sessions occupy one full day<br />
each month. Attendance at the work sessions and all day program<br />
meetings is imperative. Class participants are expected to attend all<br />
sessions except in the case of extreme emergency or illness. Applications<br />
will be available at the Chamber office soon. Contact Kandi<br />
at the Fairmont Area Chamber at 507-235-5547 or by e-mail at<br />
president@fairmontchamber.org with any questions regarding this<br />
program.
Core Values: We value for our members, employees and community: integrity in all we do, collaboration with all our stakeholders, growth and develop<br />
Chamber Events<br />
<strong>April</strong> 12<br />
Area Career Exploration<br />
<strong>April</strong> 12<br />
Bureau 14 Meeting<br />
<strong>April</strong> 18<br />
Agri Business Meeting<br />
<strong>April</strong> 19<br />
Ambassador Meeting- Business Visits<br />
& Ribbon Cuttings<br />
WELCOME NEW<br />
MEMBERS<br />
MARTIN COUNTY<br />
RELAY FOR LIFE<br />
Call 235.5547<br />
to learn the benfits of<br />
being a chamber member<br />
Pork Masters Golf Outing<br />
The 31st Annual Pork Masters Golf<br />
Outing will be held Monday July 24,<strong>2023</strong>.<br />
Martin County lives high on the hog <strong>–</strong> we’re<br />
the largest producer of pork in the State of<br />
Minnesota. In 1992, a committee of Martin<br />
County Pork Producers, agribusinesses, and<br />
Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce started<br />
the Minnesota State Pork Masters Golf Outing.<br />
Our goal is to provide a unique networking<br />
event for producers and agribusinesses.<br />
The money collected goes right back into the<br />
community in the form of Ag scholarships,<br />
Fluorescent Bulb Recycling<br />
It is against the law to dispose of fluorescent<br />
bulbs and ballests with your<br />
regular garbage.<br />
Fluorescent bulb recycling will be held<br />
in the Tractor Supply parking lot on<br />
Thursday May 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to<br />
1:00p.m. Straight Fluorescent lamps 4' and under<br />
$.50: over 4' $.90. High intensity Discharge Lamps<br />
(HID) $5.00 Fairmont Public Utilities customers<br />
are eligible for total reimbursment for bulb recycling<br />
costs. wgeb droppiing bulbs off for recycling,<br />
ask for a rebate coupon, keep your reciept, and turn<br />
both into Fairmont Public Utilities for reimburement<br />
of recycling costs. For more information call<br />
Retrofit Recycling, Inc. at 800.274.1309<br />
and pork promotion. Every<br />
year, this outing draws<br />
golfers and sponsors from<br />
neighboring states to the<br />
grandest pig punned golf outing in the entire<br />
state! Golfer registration opens on <strong>April</strong><br />
17th. For more information call Rachel at the<br />
Chamber 507.235.5547 or visit their website at<br />
www.porkmasters.com.<br />
Area Career Exploration<br />
The Fairmont Area<br />
Chamber of Commerce<br />
has been busy planning<br />
our annual Career Fair<br />
held at the Fairmont<br />
High School gymnasium<br />
and is attended by up to 100 businesses and<br />
about 600 Sophomore students. This even gives student<br />
the opportunity ti learn about area careers and<br />
employers. This event will be help Wednesday <strong>April</strong><br />
12th. This year we decided to bring back the Job<br />
Fair as it went so well last year. the Job Fair is held<br />
in the afternoon and we invite the Fairmont Junior<br />
and Senior students to meet with employers about<br />
what jobs opportunities are available to them.<br />
For more information or to sign uo call Sydney at<br />
235.5547 or email info@fairmontchamber.org<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 />
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Cleaning<br />
Wouldn’t it be nice to have the windows<br />
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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 />
Chamber Ambassador Visits<br />
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Fareway Bakery<br />
Ambassadors recenty visited Chamber member Fareway Bakery to check<br />
out the updates they made to the Bakery. Head to Fareway for some tasty<br />
treats from the Bakery.<br />
BowlMor Lanes<br />
The Ambassadors also stopped at another Chamber BowlMor Lanes to congratulate<br />
them on the remodel of new floors, tabels, and lockers. Open daily, Bowlmor Lanes<br />
Fairmont offers recreational and competitive league bowling, weekend cosmic bowling,<br />
private/corporate parties and full swing golf simulators!<br />
Where to Find <strong>Community</strong> Events<br />
Plaza Jalisco<br />
Exciting things are happening in Fairmont. The Ambassadors visited new<br />
restaurant Plaza Jalisco. The Plaza Jalisco offers traditional mexican food.<br />
Call 507-399-2065 for catering or take out orders<br />
To view upcoming <strong>Community</strong><br />
events please visit www.fairmontareacalendar.com<br />
. Did you know you can post<br />
your own events on the calendar? Go to<br />
the website, scroll down to the orange button tht says submit events! If<br />
you have any questions or concerns about updating your events to the<br />
Fairmont Area <strong>Community</strong> Calendar please contact me at info@fairmontchamber.org.<br />
Calendar Funding Partners: Fairmont Area Chamber of<br />
Commerce, Visit Fairmont, City of Fairmont, Fairmont Area Schools, and<br />
Blandin <strong>Community</strong> Broadband Grand. Other Partners: Fairmont <strong>Community</strong><br />
Education and Recreation.<br />
507.235.5547<br />
info@fairmontchamber.org<br />
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What's Happening at CER in <strong>April</strong>?<br />
What’s Happening at<br />
Microsoft PowerPoint: Basic <strong>April</strong> 13<br />
Fairmont <strong>Community</strong> Education and Recreation<br />
Upholstery/Caned Chair Restoration <strong>April</strong> 13<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Beginning Your Family Tree <strong>April</strong> 13<br />
“Lifelong Learning and Leisure Opportunities for All Ages”<br />
Walking, Running and Stretching For Better Fitness <strong>April</strong> 17<br />
Ever wonder what information to share over the phone? Join Fairmont Tiny Tots Sports Camp <strong>April</strong> 17<br />
Police officers is this NEW Phone Scams session. Discuss current phone scams and Posture, Get is Straight Virtual Class <strong>April</strong> 18<br />
how to avoid falling victim to them, best practices for sharing personal or financial Microsoft Word: Basic <strong>April</strong> 18<br />
information requested over the phone, and steps to take if you believe you have given Scuba Diving <strong>April</strong> 18<br />
information to a scam caller to reduce the chance of financial loss and identity theft. Strong Is The New Skinny! Virtual Class <strong>April</strong> 20<br />
Microsoft Excel: Basic <strong>April</strong> 20<br />
Are you looking to create a better walking or running routine? Register for Adults with Disabilities <strong>April</strong> Mixer <strong>April</strong> 20<br />
Walking, Running and Stretching For Better Fitness. The goal of the program is to Microsoft Publisher: Basic <strong>April</strong> 22<br />
help adults become consistent participants in aerobic activities, especially walking and Family Open Gym <strong>April</strong> 25<br />
running.<br />
Posture & Osteoporosis Workshop Virtual Class <strong>April</strong> 25<br />
Soothe Those Achy Joints Virtual Class <strong>April</strong> 27<br />
Adult Basic Education classes are offered Monday <strong>–</strong> Thursday as well as Distance<br />
Microsoft Word: Basic <strong>April</strong> 29<br />
Learning options. Learn English, Prepare for Your GED, Improve Reading- Overcome Your Carbohydrate Cravings Virtual Class May 2<br />
Math-Writing Skills, and much more. Please call the CER office at 507-235-3141 for Fairmont Police Dept. Phone Scams Class May 2<br />
more information!<br />
Bike Rodeo May 3<br />
A Sampling of Upcoming Activities<br />
Women Weight & Hormones Virtual Class May 4<br />
Microsoft Excel: Basic <strong>April</strong> 8<br />
…and much more!<br />
Microsoft Publisher: Basic <strong>April</strong> 10<br />
For an up-to date list of activities, see the CER Web Store located at<br />
Instant Piano <strong>April</strong> 10 www.fairmont.k12.mn.us/o/cer (Register online with your MasterCard/Visa.)<br />
Family Open Gym <strong>April</strong> 11<br />
For more information contact the CER Office located at,<br />
De-Age Your Brain Virtual Class <strong>April</strong> 11<br />
115 South Park Street, Suite 131 Fairmont.<br />
Instant Guitar <strong>April</strong> 11<br />
Call 507-235-3141 or Email sbusiahn@fairmont.k12.mn.us<br />
Face Yoga Virtual Class <strong>April</strong> 12<br />
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