Core Values: We value for our members, employees and community: integrity in all we do, collaboration with all our stakeholders, growth and development for our members, recognition of accomplishments, effective communication, and doing all things efficiently and in a fiscally responsible manner.
Events
Nov. 9 - Martin County Youth Foundation Grant Awards, Red Rock, 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11 - Bureau 14 Committee Meeting, Interlaken Golf Course, 6:00 p.m. Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day (Chamber office closed) Nov. 16 - Co. Commissioner Candidate Forum Nov. 17 - Agri-business Committee Meeting, Tami’s on the Ave, 6:00 p.m. Nov. 17 - Wireless World/Verizon Wireless Grand Opening and Open House, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Nov. 20 - Glows Parade, Ward Park to Lincoln Park, 6:00 p.m. Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving, (Chamber office closed) Nov. 27 - (Chamber office closed) Dec. 4 - Holiday Delights, Downtown Plaza
Teachers Recognized at Banquet
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On October 27th the Business Education Committee of the Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce honored new and 25+ year teachers in the Fairmont area. The new teachers from Fairmont Public Schools, St. Paul’s Lutheran School, Martin Luther High School, St. John Vianney, Southern Plains Educational Cooperative and Presentation College were introduced and welcomed to our community. Pictured are Joe Brown, Superintendent of Schools at FUSD and Chris Engleby, teacher at Fairmont for 25 years.
Reaching Your Customers
Attention business owners, managers and marketing professionals:
Opportunities exist with the Fairmont Chamber that may fit your needs. Between now and December 9th, we are preparing to publish the 2016 edition of the Fairmont Map and the Fairmont Visitor Guide. Advertising space is also available in this publication. Call the Chamber for details.
Dec. 11 - Holiday Open House, Chamber office, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Candidate Forum
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The event will be aired live on local cable access Channel 13 and KSUM Radio. Forums will also be available on the internet at www.fairmont.org/ forums beginning Monday October 27th, Jeff Hagen will moderate. The public is invited to attend the forums at City Hall or call 238-9461 with issues they would like addressed. or call 238-9461 with issues they would like addressed.
Music at Red Rock Center
Larissa Lundstrom, an inspirational county musician with Minnesota ties brings together faith, family and country through her music on Saturday, November 7 at 7:30pm at the Red Rock Center. Larissa carries on a unique family legacy simply through the Lundstrom name. With several singles hitting #1 on the ICM charts since and the recording her 4th album during a recent trip to Nashville it’s a concert you don’t want to miss!! Admission $10 at the door (students $5).
Tailgate Party raises money for FHS Booster Club
Center for Specialty Care hosted the FHS Tailgate Party on October 20th. It was a perfect fall evening for enjoying pork chops on a stick and football! Our thanks to the Martin County Pork Producers for grilling the pork chops to perfection. All proceeds from the evening were donated by Center for Specialty Care to the FHS Booster Club. Pictured are FHS Booster Club Treasurer, Sue Ruen, & Dr. Corey Welchlin.
Dual-training Grants Offered to Employers
ployers develop dual-training programs.
The PIPELINE Project was established by the Minnesota Legislature in 2014 to expand dual training and apprenticeship programs in Minnesota. Additional legislation passed in 2015 created a grant award program to help em-
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occupation for which a competency standard has been identified in one of the four PIPELINE industries: Advanced Manufacturing, Agriculture, Health Care Services and Information Technology. The employers must have an agreement with a training institution or program to provide the competency training. Applications are now being accepted. Employers must complete a DualTraining Grant Application by Nov. 16, 2015. The application includes information on the employees/students receiving the training, and an agreement with the training provider outlining the program/courses in which the trainee will be enrolled. The maximum total grant application is $150,000; the maximum grant award for each employee participating in dual training is $6,000. Grants will be awarded by balancing metro and greater Minnesota needs for each of the four industries. Awards will be granted in January 2016.
In 2015, the Minnesota legislature created the Dual-Training Grant program to help employers and training providers deliver dual training to Technical assistance will be available to assist employers interested in apmeet industry-developed occupational competency standards. The Office plying for PIPELINE dual-training grants. of Higher Education is administering these grants, in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Read more about the PIPELINE Project dual-training grants by visiting: www.dli.mn.gov/Pipeline.asp Employers can use Dual-Training Grant awards to train employees in an To view upcoming Community events please visit www.fairmontareacalendar.com . If you have any questions or concerns about updating your events to the Fairmont Area Community Calendar please contact me at info@fairmontchamber.org. Calendar Funding Partners: Fairmont Area Chamber of Commerce, Fairmont Convention and Vistors Bureau, City of Fairmont, Fairmont Area Schools, and Blandin Community Broadband Grand. Other Partners: Fairmont Community Education and Recreation.
Agri-business Committee to Meet
The Agri-business Committee’s will meet on Tuesday, November 17th at Tami’s on the Ave. Bill Crawford is slated to speak about incorporating agriculture into local tourism. Thank you to our sponsors: Krahmer and Shaffer, Ltd., Martin County Farm Bureau, Rabe International, Inc., Roessler, Nuss and Co. P.A., Rosen’s, Inc., State Farm Insurance – John Korsmo.
Over a decade of helping my customers make good choices.
Troy Sunken 1304 Blue Earth Ave., Fairmont, MN
507-238-4786