Women in Business

Women Business in

AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY

NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN’S WEEK OCTOBER 17-21, 2016

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Celebrating Women in Business

Front Row (L to R): Rachel Lawton-Advertising, Lu Fransen-Advertising, Christie Steffel-Advertising, Colleen Fank-Circulation Middle Row (L to R): Shelby Lindrud-City Reporter, Jill Shaw-Creatives, Briana JensenBusiness Office, Kristin Schmidt-Advertising, Susan Lunneborg- News Editor, Stephanie Schroeder-Circulation, Cindy Warne-Advertising Back Row (L to R): Briana Sanchez-Photographer, Linda Vanderwerf-Education Reporter, Heather King-Advertsing, Carol Seavey-Design Center, Christine Riemersma-Advertising, Jan Queenan-Advertising, Jannelle Burgmeier-Business Office, Sharon Bomstad-Features Editor, Carolyn Lange-Regional Reporter Not pictured: Amy Doyle-Advertising, Mary Reigstad-Receptionist, Danna HillCreatives, Anne Polta-County & Health Reporter, Gretchen Brown-Safety Reporter, Donna Middleton-Newsroom Assistant.

Mailroom Suppport Front Row (L to R): Martha Medrano, Veronica Torres Back Row (L to R): Elena Zavala, Marta Ramirez, Ashley Trisoline, Jessica Rock, Ann Johnson Not pictured: Carolyn Herter, Alexa Amundson, Heather Mckenna

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Making a difference.

A season of reflection.

Right here.

Every day.

A time for thanks.

“If you don’t get out of the box you’ve been raised in, you won’t understand how much bigger the world is.”

- Angelina Jolie, American actress, filmmaker and humanitarian

Front, left to right: Heidi Borstad, Aimee Peltier, Heidi Magnuson, Jane Nielsen, Kwynn Bruess; Back, left to right: Hilsida Tersteeg, Tammy Schirm, Janel Anderson, Lois Schwieger, Andrea Glesne, Jerolyn Weseman, Tamara Valenzuela, Kathy Bruess, Lisa Wendt, Amanda Otterness, Nicki Gregersen Willmar • 235-1111 800-908-BANK (2265) Bremer.com Bremer Bank Member FDIC. © 2016 Bremer Financial Corporation. All rights reserved.

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Back Row: Theresa, Dani, Tammie, Jessica, Katie Front Row: Nicole, Alysia, Annette Not Pictured: Stylist: Ali Receptionist: Ashleigh, Ashley, Kenzie, Jayden

PETERSONS SHOES WILLMAR

Front Row: Karen Gazy (Marketing), Tracy Hein (Manager), Sherry Tobkin (Presentation) Back Row: Angela Linde (Sales), Joy Henkel (Sales)

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“When you embrace your difference, your DNA, your look or heritage or religion or your unusual name, that’s when you start to shine.”

- Bethenny Frankel, TV personality, talk show host, author, chef and entrepreneur

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“You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.”

- Tina Fey, American actress, comedian, writer and producer

217 Industrial Drive SW - PO Box 362 Willmar, MN 56201 Phone: (320)235-3727 • www.wecpas.net 001485754r1

515 Hwy 7 E Montevideo, MN 56265 Phone: (320)269-7380

CELEBRATING WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Willmar Office

Montevideo Office

(320) 235-0542 Service is my NUMBER 1 priority Jennifer Rothwell, Customer Service Joyce Campen, Producer Brittney Zimmer, Producer

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RAISE YOUR EXPECTATIONS!

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“If you’re someone people count on, particularly in difficult moments, that’s a sign of a life lived honorably.”

- Rachel Maddow, host of MSNBC’s “The Rachel Maddow Show”

Our Educated and Experienced staff is here to help you with

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AUTO, HOME, HEALTH, LIFE AND BUSINESS Katie Olson Your full service floral shop for all occasions.

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Boarding is also available.

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716 S. First St., Willmar 1-800-735-1939

320-235-1091 Mon-Thurs 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Highway 12 • Atwater 320.974.8680

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Our Professional Staff Invites you to Experience The Lake Area’s Custom Furniture, Decor and Gift Destination!

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Left to Right: Ashley Queenan, Deb Mickels, Judy Imdieke, Katie Hentges Not Pictured: Nancy Wehseler, Ashton Engelke, Mckenna Gould, Julie Taunton, Tracy Knudsen, Marissa Friedrichs.

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Thank you to all of the dedicated women who make our facilities “home” for many.

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“If you just set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time, and you would achieve nothing.”

- Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990

Stop in and visit with Patty!

She has been with Davis Motors for over 20 years where she has received numerous sales awards! Her knowledge for the auto industry and her excellent sales experience has a tradition of getting people into the right car or truck for them.

Join us in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

Test Drive any Chevrolet, Buick or GMC Vehicle in October, and we’ll contribute $10 towards the American Cancer Society Makes Strides Against Breast Cancer Program.

MAKING

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Jeanne Ashburn Financial Advisor

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INVESTING

Jennifer J Shinn, AAMS®

Chrisy Bates

Financial Advisor

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The challenge is not to be perfect … it’s to be whole.”

- Jane Fonda, American actress, writer, political activist

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Ann M. Gustafson

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Ann is a partner with the law office of Waechter & Gustafson. The firm is involved in the general practice of law including: personal injury, real estate, probate and commercial law.

Ann has been practicing law for over 30 years, primarily in the family law area.

WAECHTER & GUSTAFSON ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW

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“There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there.”

- Indira Gandhi, Indian politician and, to date, the only female Prime Minister of India

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Women Working For Your Health!

Front Row, L-R; Margo Miller, Wendy Kolling, Chris Rieckman (Owner) Back Row, L-R; Tamara DeKraai, Jill Kack, Darla Quimby, Julie Molacek, Kelsey Ruter

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We Truly Appreciate You Trusting Your Health Care With Us!

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Kristine Fladeboe Duininck International Auctioneer Champion

Chris, Manager Graduate Gemologist (GIA)

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Shop Fine Jewelry from the Professionals You Know and Trust.

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in the lives of others through auctioneering and speaking.

Danielle,

Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA)

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Accredited Jewelry Professional (GIA)

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W O H S E H T E K teers!

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A Mostly Minnesota Christmas Nov. 16-20 & 25-27

The Kitchen Witches April 20-23 & 27-30

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By Phone: 320-235-9500

9 to 5: The Musical Feb. 9-14, 18-19 & 23-26

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Thank You -

TO OUR WOMEN IN TRANSIT!

Creating Clients for Life KNOWLEDGE · EXPERIENCE · VISION

Willmar Office 1320 22nd Street SW Willmar, MN 56201 (320) 214-7433

Connecting Communities Together! www.cctbus.org

Willmar Office

Front Row (le�t to right): Angela Furney, Kari Buttenho�f, Sara DeRoo, Sherry Jean Larson, Nikki Tradup. Back Row (le�t to right): Sheila O'Meara, Christina Boike, Sarah Snyder, Lynette Haglund, Kristie Haefner, Chelsey Mueller, Sandy Holtberg, Courtney Litzau, Samantha VanHeuveln. Not pictured: Karla Olinger, Janet Pagel, Mary Jakel, Connie Lindstrom, Claudia Becerra, Jenny Quale, Raeann Sorenson

302 5th St SW, Willmar 320.235.5937

194 S Litchfield Ave. Litchfield 320.373.1040

Olivia Office 612 East Lincoln Olivia, MN 56277 (320) 523-3589

Litchfield Office 812 E Ripley St Litchfield, MN 55355 (320) 693-7794

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Litchfield Office

Front Row: Terri Anderson.

Middle Row: Kaitlyn Ostergren, Michelle Larson, Lindsay Kranz, Kathy Koepp Back Row: Teresa Carlson

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Barbara Chrisianson

Betty Bollig

Brenda Rouse

Dana Gregg

Jodi Severson

Jolene Ervin

Julie Carrol

Lauri Tinklenberg

Mary Savelkoul

Nicole Dahl

Phyllis Rieppel

Rose Pitzen

Shari Courtney

Tina Nelson

Michele Mead

Naomi Koenen

Office Administrator

As Realtors we have many years of combined experience. We are committed to bringing our customers and clients the professional service they deserve. There are a lot of technological changes taking place in our industry, but we are finding that Buyers and Sellers still need Real Estate professionals. We feel fortunate to live in an area where we have so many truly wonderful people to work with.

2320 S. First St., Willmar

235-7887

www.edinarealty.com

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Office Assistant