Join the Willmar Lakes Area Chamber for networking, prize drawings, and all the latest news and announcements from the local business community.

Everyone’s welcome—just bring your business card and $1 to support our Nonprofit of the Month!

2026 Chamber Connection schedule/locations: www.willmarareachamber.com/chamber-connection

WHAT TO EXPECT
Chamber Connections are networking events hosted Friday mornings at different Chamber member locations. Everyone gets a chance to introduce themselves and share a brief update on their business or community happenings. The host ends the Connection with an overview of their business followed by a drawing for door prizes. All are welcome!

7:15 AM – Chamber staff and volunteers arrive for setup
7:30 AM – Guests begin to arrive
7:45 AM – Group introductions followed by a host presentation (8–10 minutes)
8:30 AM – Door prize drawings (must be present to win!)

2026 Connection Schedule

JANUARY – No Connections scheduled in January

FEBRUARY
6 – Friends of Campus Ministry | Campus Ministry Center – 2100 15th Ave NW, Willmar
13 – MinnWest Technology Campus | Multi-Tech Building Fireplace Room – 1700 Technology Dr NE, Willmar
20 – Willmar Indoor Golf | 1605 1st St S B1, Willmar
27 – Alzheimer’s Association | Willmar Lakes Area Chamber – 1700 Technology Dr NE, Willmar

MARCH
6 – Willmar Municipal Utilities | 700 Litchfield Ave SW, Willmar
13 – Central Minnesota Christian School | 204 School St, Prinsburg
20 – Two Men And A Truck| 4078 US-71, Willmar
27 – WACF – Willmar Area Women’s Fund | Lutheran Social Services Youth Services – Bethel Church, 411 Becker Ave SW, Willmar

APRIL
3 – No Connection in observance of Good Friday
10 – VistaPrairie at Copperleaf | 1550 1st Street North, Willmar
17 – Nova-Tech Engineering | Location TBD
24 – Jennie-O | 2505 Willmar Avenue SW, Willmar

MAY
1 – Walmart | 700 19th Ave SE, Willmar
8 – KCEO Trade Show | MinnWest Technology Campus Sibley Auditorium – 1800 Technology Dr NE, Willmar
15 – Duininck Inc | 8558 County Rd 9 NE, Spicer
22 – No Connection – Happy Memorial Day
29 – Willmar Wood Products |1410 5th St SE, Willmar

JUNE
5 – Gilbertson Management Group | 1700 Technology Drive NE – Suite 114 Willmar
12 – Intentional Action LLC | Location TBD
19 – No Connection in observance of Juneteenth
26 – Willmar Fests | Heritage Bank – 310 1st St S, Willmar

JULY – No Connections scheduled in July

AUGUST
7 – Hope Pregnancy Center | 1520 Mavis Lane, Willmar
14 – Open Door Christian Church | 12720 51st St NE, Spicer
21 – CentraCare Foundation | Rice Memorial Hospital – 301 Becker Ave SW, Willmar
28 – neXt | Robbins Island Four Season Shelter – 945 US-71, Willmar

SEPTEMBER
4 – No Connnection – Happy Labor Day
11 – United Community Action Partnership | 200 4th St SW, Willmar
18 – West Central Industries | 1300 SW 22nd St, Willmar
25 – Mainstream Boutique | 2211 1st St S, Willmar

OCTOBER
2 – Vinna Human Resources |412 Litchfield Ave SW, Willmar
9 – Community Christian School | 1300 19th Ave SW, Willmar
16 – Engan Associates | 311 4th St SW, Willmar
23 – Goodwill Easter Seals | 100 19th Ave SW, Willmar
30 – RELCO | 2331 3rd Ave SW, Willmar

NOVEMBER
6 – Ridgewater College | 2101 15th Ave NW, Willmar
13 – Conway Deuth & Schmiesing (CDS) | 331 3rd St SW, Willmar
20 – Home State Bank| 1610 US-12, Willmar
27 – No Connection – Happy Thanksgiving

DECEMBER
4 – MinnWest Technology Campus | Multi-Tech Building Fireplace Room – 1700 Technology Dr NE, Willmar
11 – Christianson CPAs and Consultants | 302 5th St SW, Willmar
18 – Heritage Bank Plaza | 310 1st St S, Willmar
25 – No Connection – Happy Holidays

Schedule Subject to Change