By: Margaret Dillard – Chamber President A small group of us who recently changed jobs were discussing how long it takes to get settled in. The opinions varied about the length of time and after further thought, I think it has taken a full three years to wrap my head around the responsibilities of leading…
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Area Career Exploration (ACE) 2018
Ten years ago, a collaboration between the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Workforce Center, ISEEK, and other area individuals, resulted in an event that attracts more than 650 high school sophomores from 12 area schools. The mission is to raise awareness of career and job options in the area so students are knowledgeable about the…
March 2018 Newsletter – Community Connections
Stay informed on area business and community news! Business of the Year Award Winners, Area Career Exploration (ACE), 2018 Member Investments, Martin County Area Foundation Grants, and MORE!
Nominations are open for Large, Small, New Business and Non Profit of the Year
Anyone residing or doing business in Martin County is invited to nominate their favorite business in each category. Feel free to nominate your own business! BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED Nominations must be received by February 12th at 4:00 p.m. Email to Kandi – fax to 507.235.8411 or mail to 323 East Blue…
February 2018 Newsletter – Community Connections
Find the latest in area business and community news! Business of the Year Nominations, Chamber Annual Banquet, Chamber Member Appreciation Month, Inviting New Residents, Regional Retail, and MORE!
Inviting New Residents
By: Margaret Dillard – Chamber President America is in the early stages of a workforce shortage. US Department of Labor reports show Martin County’s Unemployment at 2.6 percent falling .7 over the last year. MinnesotaWorks.net consistently features more than 215 job opportunities within 25 miles of Fairmont. Local employers have answered the challenge by raising…