West Central MN CEO News

11/2/2026 News Article

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CEO WEEK IN REVIEW | Entrepreneurship in Action đź’ˇ

MONDAY: Logan Thissen (MACCRAY) — Kicking off our week!

TUESDAY: Business Visit — Duininck, Inc. in Spicer. 100 years strong since 1926! We toured their facility, saw heavy civil construction up close, and learned how a family business becomes a 4-generation legacy. Thank you Duininck team!

WEDNESDAY: Meagan Fernholz (KMS) — Another future entrepreneur ready to build.

FRIDAY: Griffin De Groot (KMS) — Turning his passion for custom fishing lures into a business.

FRIDAY: Chamber Connection at RELCO with Willmar Lakes Area Chamber — Networking with 50+ local leaders and learning to show up for our business community.

Real students. Real businesses. Real Willmar.

Follow the Class of 2027 journey!

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