Events Calendar

Sponsored by: Schlenner, Wenner & Company

TOPIC: Bernadette Berger, Southwest Initiative FOUNDATION, Coordinator of the Micro-Enterprise Program, will be available to businesses to discuss the opportunities of this program.  Through this grant, education and loan programs are available for manufacturing, service, retail, child care and value-added agriculture.  Loan funds may be used for the following: Start-up expenses, Equipment, Inventory, Furnishings and fixtures, Working capital, Real estate, Loan Terms.  Staff from SBDC from St. Cloud will also be on hand to answer questions and add additional information/resources to the presentation. 

**Note:  For 25 Years, the Southwest Initiative Foundation has been impacting communities, businesses, organizations and families in Southwest Minnesota.  (The Micro-Enterprise Program has extended their territory to include Monticello).  They were created in partnership with the McKnight Foundation to provide financial resources, creative leadership and most importantly, hope for a brighter future).

Click here Micro-Enterprise Program Fact Sheet 

Meet new members of the business community and old friends face to face while you enjoy a delicious lunch.  Each month we will have a different speaker and topic that pertains to business.  Chamber Lunch is open to all anyone.  ONE BUSINESS NAME WILL BE DRAWN TO WIN OUR TREASURE CHEST (VALUED at $1,223.85).  SOMEONE FROM THE BUSINESS MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN THE PRIZES OR THE VALUE CONTINUES TO CLIMB.

Thank you to the following Businesses for sponsoring the Treasure Chest; Monticello Times & Shopper, New River Medical Center, FiberNet Monticello, West Sherburne Tribune, Great River Spine & Sport, Lommel Photography, AST Sports, Monticello Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Monticello Printing, TDS Telecom, Statewide Property Inspections and Grand Casino Mille Lacs.

CATER:  Russell's on the Lake

MENU: Carved Prime Rib, Roasted Turkey, Twiced Baked Potato, Roasted Green Beans, Salad, Fresh Rolls, Lemonade, Coffee and Cherry Crisp Dessert! (as its near President's Day)