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              Community Awards Banquet

              The Community Awards Banquet is a prestigious event held on the last Monday in January, every 2 years, at the Starfire Event Center in the Black and White Ballroom. This banquet celebrates community achievements by presenting awards from both the Chamber and other community entities.

              Awards

              The Chamber presents three awards:

              1. Boss of the Year: For any Chamber member in good standing, recognizing a manager, owner, or boss who has positively impacted their organization’s culture.
              2. Community Development Award: Given to a group or organization that has made a significant impact on the community development of Waseca.
              3. Young Professional Distinguished Service Award: For an individual under the age of 40 who has demonstrated exceptional community service. This person does not need to be a Chamber member.

              Community entities present three additional awards:

              1. Book of Golden Deeds Award (Exchange Club of Waseca): Recipient chosen by the Exchange Club.
              2. Service Above Self Award (Rotary Club): Recipient chosen by the Rotary Club.
              3. Don Eustace Community Service Award: A lifetime achievement award given to someone who has dedicated their life to serving Waseca. The recipient is chosen by the Don Eustace Committee and kept a surprise until the banquet.

               

               

              Farm & City Luncheon

              The Farm & City Luncheon is held on the third Thursday in March at The Mill, a space generously donated for the event. This luncheon celebrates excellence in leadership within the agricultural community by presenting several prestigious awards.

              Awards

              1. Agricultural Leadership Awards:
                • Outstanding Leadership (Under 70)
                • Outstanding Leadership (Over 70)
                • Posthumous Leadership Award
              2. Non-Chamber Awards:
                • Outstanding Young Farmer
                • Farm Family of the Year

               

               

              Immersive Career Education Day

              The Immersive Career Education Day is an annual event held in early May, on either a Monday or Tuesday, at the Waseca Community Arena. This event is organized in partnership with Waseca Public Schools and aims to provide students with hands-on experiences in various career fields. Work closely with the Student Success Coordinator to organize this event.

              Target Audience

              • Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 from Waseca High School.
              • Consider inviting students from Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton, NRHEG (New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva), and other nearby school districts.
              • Include students from the Alternative Learning Center in Waseca and any other groups as deemed necessary by Waseca Public Schools.

              Vendor Participation

              • Businesses and organizations are invited to participate as vendors.
              • Each vendor must provide a hands-on experience that demonstrates an aspect of their job. Examples include:
                • Banks teach students to count back money.
                • Scientific research facilities demonstrating how to use a microscope.
                • Trades showing practical skills or offering virtual reality training.
              • Each vendor pays a $25 participation fee, which includes a provided lunch and table and chairs setup. Vendors must bring all other necessary materials for their demonstrations.

               

               

              Annual Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament

              The Annual Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is held every June on the third Friday, coinciding with Father's Day weekend. The event takes place at Waseca Lakeside Club.

              Event Schedule

              • Date: Third Friday in June (Father's Day weekend)
              • Location: Waseca Lakeside Club
              • Tee-off Time: 8:15 AM
              • Registration: Begins at 7:30 AM

              Tournament Format

              • The tournament is a scramble or best ball format.
              • The golf course staff will provide and explain all the rules to the golfers.

              Team Registration

              • Teams are encouraged to sign up in foursomes.
              • Individuals and twosomes can also register, and the Chamber will help form full teams.
              • Cost: $120 per golfer, covering golf, cart, raffle ticket, lunch, mulligans, and putting inches.

              Hole-in-One Challenge

              • Prize: $10,000 cash prize for a hole-in-one.

               

               

               

              Fall Business & Industry Celebration

              The Fall Business & Industry Celebration is an evening event held in late October or early November, typically on a Tuesday. The event takes place at The Mill, which generously donates the space. This celebration, running from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, includes a short program where awards are presented to recognize excellence in business within the community.

              To honor and celebrate outstanding businesses with various awards, such as:

              • Impact Award (For a Business that Gives Back to the Community)
              • Best Social Media Award
              • Legacy Award (for businesses operating for more than 50 years)
              • People’s Choice Award
              • Young Entrepreneur (Under 40 Years Old)
              • Business of the Year (This has been done in the past, but not in this new format. It is something to be discussed to bring back with updated criteria.)

               

               

               

              Fall Career & College Fair

              The Fall Career Fair is an annual event held in mid-October at The Mill. This event is a collaboration between the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce and Waseca Public Schools, targeting high school students in the 11th, and 12th grades from Waseca Public Schools, Janesville-Waldorf-Pemberton Schools, NRHEG (New Richland-Hartland-Ellendale-Geneva) Schools, and the local Alternative Learning Center. The goal of the fair is to provide students with exposure to various colleges, trade schools, businesses, and military recruiters to help them explore future career and education opportunities.

              Participants

              • Colleges: Approximately 20 colleges participate, including traditional higher education institutions and trade schools.
              • Businesses: Between 35 and 50 businesses take part, including chamber members, non-chamber businesses, non-profits, and various trades, financial institutions, etc..
              • Military Recruiters: Representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Reserves may attend.

              Registration and Communication

              • Chamber Members: Businesses that are chamber members receive priority registration.
              • Non-Chamber Businesses: Registration is also open to non-chamber businesses.
              • Colleges and Schools: Schools are responsible for reaching out to their contacts at colleges and trade schools to ensure participation.