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Why Willmar? - Michael Schmit

In your opinion, what makes the Willmar Lakes Area such a great place to live, work, play, learn and do business?

Willmar continues to evolve into one of the premier greater Minnesota regional centers. Blessed with steady and manageable economic growth, quality educational facilities, and an emerging culturally diverse population, the community offers a multitude of opportunities for personal and professional growth for all ages.

What does community leadership mean to you?

Willmar is civic pride at its best. We are proud of our image and work hard to find solutions to problems through collaboration. The community cares deeply about its future and the future of our children.

Where do you see the Willmar Lakes Area in the next ten years?

If these characteristics appeal to someone’s sense of community, they would be a welcome addition to Willmar.

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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