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Community Profile
Community Profile provided by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
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Visitor Guide
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2010 WLA Visitor Guide (179.71 MB)
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2010 WLA Visitor Guide (179.71 MB)
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Why Willmar? - Lourdez Schwab
In your opinion, what makes the Willmar Lakes Area such a great place to live, work, play, learn and do business?
Willmar is where my husband and I chose to live because we wanted to provide our family with an excellent quality of life. The economy in Willmar provides us with great jobs and a beautiful outdoor environment helps us make healthy lifestyle choices.
What does community leadership mean to you?
Community leadership is the skill of identifying the assets of every individual for the benefit of our community and most importantly, my family. All aspects of diversity and economic development is the reason people are able to find a niche and become successful entrepreneurs in Willmar. We feel a sense of ownership in our community when we open the doors to our new business and close on our new home.
Where do you see the Willmar Lakes Area in the next ten years?
As leaders we view our challenges as opportunities to continue to make it the ideal place to live, work and play for all families. As we continue to address our opportunities Willmar will continue to grow by attracting good, hard working people thus making us and an All America City.
What others are saying ... Why Willmar?
- Kerry Johnson
... Willmar is a place that is very accepting of all who chose to call this home.
- Russ Bennett
I like to compare the mid 2000’s to the to the first few years the railroad came to our area. The next ten years will show unprecedented growth and prosperity.
- Mike Tolbert
The Willmar Lakes Area is the commercial, technical, and recreational center of West Central Minnesota. Over time, its' influence will grow and the populace will thrive.
- Michael Schmit
... the community offers a multitude of opportunities for personal and professional growth for all ages.
- Lourdez Schwab
Willmar is where my husband and I chose to live because we wanted to provide our family with an excellent quality of life.
- Ken Warner
If you like the simplicity of being able to do most things that you want to do, you can do so within 5 to 10 minutes and without all of the congestion of a big metro area.
- Larry Kleindl
We have a large city feeling of business and shopping choices and receive the small hometown feeling of friendly service. If you love the outdoors this is a great place to be ...
- Doug Allen
In my opinion, the Willmar lakes area offers unparalleled cultural, spiritual and recreational opportunities, quality school systems both secondary and post-secondary ...
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