June 2023 Newsletter - Community Connections

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Board of Directors Officers: Chair Joe Evans Mayo Clinic Health Systems Vice Chair Aaron Speltz Hy-Vee Board of Directors: Rick Ash United Hospital District John Christ Kahler Automation Mike Christians Green Mill Sara Cyphers D & S Trophies Nicole Johnston Visit Fairmont Staff: Mission Statement: The Fairmont Area Vision Chamber Statement: of Commerce The Fairmont is an advocate Area for Chamber promoting of a healthy Commerce business will climb Past Chair Keith Hoye KSUM and KFMC Radio Treasurer Vonnie Cone ReMax Total Realty Marsha Leschefske Booj Boutique Jeff Militello Militello Motors 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 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 Added Value Kandi Menne: President, Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce Its hard to believe that it is June already! The time of the year when we pause some of our regular Chamber meetings and events and transition to a summer schedule that brings a whole new level of Chamber membership engagement opportunities. A few opportunities include: 2 golf outings. The Chamber Golf Outing in June & Pork Masters Golf Outing in July, also, look for the Chambers “boat float “during the IHD parade and our nonprofit booth during the Martin County Fair. And, did you know that the Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee hosts the Blue-Ribbon Pork Cook-Off held during the Fair? We are working on securing restaurants to prepare tasty pork dishes to temp your taste buds! Tickets are on sale now at the Chamber of Commerce. A committee for Fairmont Area Life (FAL) launched a new FAL website in January with an open house. As a follow up we are hosting a morning session Tuesday June 13 at SMEC with an 8:00 am networking and 8:30 am learning session. We invite everyone to come and learn how you can collaborate with us by submitting information on your events to be included on the FAL Facebook page and website, learn about blogs and if you haven’t already – experience the FAL website fairmontarealife.com This cutting-edge website is extremely userfriendly and has things from what to do, to how to volunteer and so much more! Tabs with drop downs for food & drink, shopping, arts and entertainment, outdoors, activities, Life, Non-Profits, Fairmont and Blogs. If you ever had any doubts that “there is nothing to do in Fairmont” visiting this site will CHANGE your MIND! Re-discover Fairmont and check out this website or the FAL Facebook page today. We are actively taking applications for Leadership Martin County program which will start in September. We limit it to only twenty participants so I encourage you to apply now. Contact the Chamber! This program is held very other year and is a nine-month, deep dive into community leadership. They meet once a month for a full day of leadership education and further education on specific areas of our community. Leadership Martin County is a program designed to enable candidates to learn about Martin County resources, values, strengths, weak-nesses, and challenges. A learning experience geared toward providing an in-depth look at eight key elements of our community; education, economic development, government, healthcare, public safety, quality of life, agriculture, and culture & diversity. This program provides opportunities for candidates to exchange ideas, build networks and begin the process of identifying and solving important community issues. Representing the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce, I will be part of a steering committee that is working on the Workforce issue in Martin County. In my communications with area Chamber of Commerce’s we know is that we are not unique to workforce shortages. With these connections my goal is to share what others have already done to bridge the gap while brainstorming with other local organizations on the workforce issue. Another area of work is “Hispanic Voices in Martin County”. There are plans for an event in late August, we will keep you informed with all the details. At the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce we never stop working! With the school year coming to an end we just wrapped up Junior Achievement in our schools and will be re purposing kits in 2
ate e recognized by facilitating as access the leader to leaders, in assisting communication area and businesses education through to prosper. programs and services for its members. Added Value Continued preparation for the next school year. Start thinking about being a volunteer teacher during the next school year. To continue on the path I set for myself early during my transition to Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce President. We are researching the possibility of restructuring our membership dues. This will fit within my mission of realizing value of your membership. It will clearly define all we have to offer your business and employees. Your member dues is an investment in the future of community and we ask that you continue to support us on this journey. We are beginning to line up impactful speakers for all our networking meetings . If there is a topic you would like to know more about please let us know. It can be a local, state or National topic. We will find an expert in that area! We all like to save money and the membership incentive program is beginning to "catch on"! If you would like to find out more about this program - let's get together and I will walk you thru how you can earn money to spend on your membership or email blasts. Don't forget we have "Chamber Bucks" all year! They truly are the best gift you can give someone. The do not expire, the recipient gets to pick their own gift. PLUS you are supporting Martin County businesses. Remenber to shop local, support our Martin County businesses, get out and enjoy our great community and the amities we are fortunate to have. Enjoy your summer If you would like to learn more about the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce, call us at (507) 235-5547 or e-mail me at president@fairmontchamber.org. Fairmont Area Life- Work and Promote Together 3 Visit our website: www.fairmontarealife.com We are better when we work together and promote together. The reimagined Fairmont Area Life will be a one-stop-shop for all things Fairmont. Showcasing through photos and guest articles what it’s like to work, shop, eat, play and live in the Fairmont area. This is a visual resource with top-level information that can then direct locals, visitors, or those looking to relocate to the correct website or information source for deeper info. HOW YOU CAN HELP Our goal is in addition to the website we’ll revive the Fairmont Area Life Facebook page. We want to use this to showcase all the great things happening in our area. • Send us photos of your business, non-profit, community events, etc. We want to create a partner network and have a place to promote everything together. • Submit a guest blog/article. We want to share what living and working in Fairmont is like from people who are doing it. Share an article on what running a small business is like, an experience volunteering for a non-profit, an itinerary of your perfect Fairmont weekend. Share your Fairmont experience. • Add Fairmont Area Life as a co-host on your Facebook event! This will add your event to our community Facebook event calendar. • Spread the word! Share our posts. Engage with our posts. Help spread the positivity in Fairmont. www.deerequipment.com PAUL KLOECKNER Product Specialist ■ Sales & Leasing Expert ■ Customer Focused Service ■ Competitive Pricing “Your Friendly Ford Dealer Since 1909” FAIRMONT FORD www.fairmontford.com 700 E. Blue Earth Ave. 507-235-6681 email: Paul@fairmontford.com Mon 8-8; Tues through Fri 8-5:30; Sat 8-3
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