CHAMBER HORIZONS

Promoting the Alexandria Lakes Area as the ultimate destination to live, work, play and prosper.

Official

Newsletter

of the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Help build positive workplace culture with FREE Kindness and Resiliency Kits

Creating a culture of kindness in the workplace where people feel connected, have a sense of purpose, and are appreciated makes for a stronger, more successful organization. Join the movement to create a kinder, more compassionate work culture for your team. Kits provide a step by step guide to embed kindness and cultivate resilience within your organization. There are 12 themes with supplies included for activities that all team members can participate in. Kits are valued between $50-$250.

#CommitToKindness

Limited availability on a first come, first serve basis! Email MaggieJ@horizonph.org to reserve a kit today.

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With funding support from the Blandin Foundation Rural Leadership Grant.

#CommitToKindness

Kindness takes work, but it pays off in many ways. Not only do those we show kindness to benefit, but we ourselves have a lot to gain. Studies show that practicing kindness provides greater life satisfaction, more meaningful relationships, and better physical and mental health.

Why not get on board? Commit to being kind! Visit www.AlexandriaMN.org/CommitToKindness to order FREE materials!

More importantly, share your stories about kindness online at Commit To Kindness on Facebook and/or Instagram.

Upcoming Chamber Events

Wake Up Alexandria!

Friday, March 3 from 7:30-8:30 am Andria Theatre | 618 Broadway St. Nonprofit of the Day: Lakes Chamber Music Society

Wake Up Alexandria

Friday, March 17 from 7:30-8:30 am Duininck Concrete | 4967 State Hwy. 29 N Nonprofit of the Day: Boy Scouts of AmericaNorthern Lights Council

Listen & Learn: MN Unemployment Insurance (see page 2 for details)

Thursday, March 23 from 1-2 pm

Alexandria Chamber | Virtual Event Visit www.AlexandriaMN.org to register Chamber 101 (see page 2 for details)

Tuesday, April 4 from 7:30-8:30 am

Alexandria Chamber | Virtual Event Visit www.AlexandriaMN.org to register

Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

SAVE THE DATE!

Listen & Learn is a one-hour virtual event hosted by the Chamber. It offers information, education and resources on topics that impact the community. Call 320-763-3161 or email info@alexandriamn.org for details. There is no charge for the event and it is open to the public.

31st Annual Fundraiser

MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2023 ALEXANDRIA GOLF CLUB

2300 N Nokomis St. NE

MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Learn ways to optimize your membership at Chamber 101 session

Join us for a virtual Chamber 101 on Tuesday, April 4 from 7:30 - 8:30 am to learn more about Chamber programs, events, and membership benefits. Hear from fellow members as they share their experiences of being involved with the Chamber. To register, visit alexandriamn.org. For additional information, contact Jess at jess@alexandriamn.org or 320-763-3161.

MN Unemployment Insurance Learn

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 FROM 1-2 PM Virtual event: Register at www.alexandriamn.org.

Featuring...

Aaron Tell Outreach Specialist, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Unemployment Insurance Program

Learn about real world Unemployment Insurance (UI) situations and actions you can take in your office to most efficiently work with the UI Program and help reduce your UI costs at an upcoming one-hour, informative, virtual Listen & Learn.

Aaron Tell, Outreach Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Unemployment Insurance Program, will speak on how some employers effectively conduct UI within their business and how others sometimes struggle, which is often associated with higher UI costs and frustrations. This presentation will focus on reporting wages, tax rate calculation – base rate – experience rating, and managing your tax rate (cost).

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