NEW ULM — The 2016-2016 Network New Ulm leadership class held a graduation celebration at the Pantry on Wednesday.

Network New Ulm is sponsored by the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce (CC).

The CC began the classes 20 years ago, with roughly 24 participants in each class. In two decades, over 400 people have completed the program.

Applications for the next session, which runs September through May, are available. Network New Ulm meets one day each month and covers topics ranging from history and culture to local government and community health. Brochures and applications are available at the CC office.

Seated, left to right, are Dan Buechner, Clifton Larson Allen; Jessica Weisbrich, Gutes Essen;  Angie Schauman, Neubauer Family Chiropractic; and Sara Schauer, New Ulm Medical Center. 

Standing, center row, are Greg Orear, The Journal;  Brad Haynes, SouthPoint Financial Credit Union; Paul Burr, Grace Community Church; Terese Gruber, Brown County Probation; Angela Woelfel, Carlson-Highland;  Marie Guggisberg, Kohls-Weelborg; Sandy Scheibel, Kemske; Rose Wendinger, Citizens Bank; Apryl Folken, Citizens Agency; and Jeff Amundson, Thrivent Financial. 

Back row are Rick Halbur, Gislason & Hunter;  Dan Holz, Windings;  Sue Sullivan, Design Home Center; Traci Schroepfer, Elkay; Justin Uhde, MBW; Mark Weinkauf, Firmenich; Melissa Bauer, New Ulm Regional Vet Center; Mike Benz, Edward Jones; Sarah Mertz, Bank Midwest; and Brandon Schmiesing, NU-Telecom.  Missing is Ryan Christian, The Legal Professionals.