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| | | IN THIS ISSUE Chamber Member Happenings New Board of Directors, Officers New Members Ribbon Cuttings Money Saving Benefits Monthly Networking Events Fall Seminars 112th Annual Meeting 2020 Business Expo International Trade Conference Amplify Oshkosh Economic Development Update Ambassador Spotlight: Kelly Zanders Leadership Oshkosh Retreat Youth Leadership Oshkosh Kick -off | | |
| CHAMBER MEMBER HAPPENINGS Everyday things change within a Chamber business. The Chamber Member Happenings section provides members a way to keep up to date about what is happening with their neighbors, at other businesses in Oshkosh and throughout the area. This month check out news from:
Ascension Lakeside Packaging Plus Verve, a Credit Union Oshkosh Community YMCA EAA Govani Dental Winnegamie Home Builders Association Oshkosh Public Museum Writing By Design, LLC J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc
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MEMBER MATTERS IS SPONSORED BY STELLAR BLUE TECHNOLOGIES | | | | |
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| NEW YEAR, NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS, NEW OFFICERS | | |
| October 1st begins the Oshkosh Chamber's fiscal year. The following individuals will serve on our board of directors and slate of officers.
*Javad Ahmad, Chairman Smart IS International Ken Arneson Evergreen, GOEDC Jeff Bard Aurora Medical Center
**Tom Belter Belter Financial Designs, LLC, Economic Development Council
Tom Blaze Oshkosh Community YMCA
*John Casper, Secretary Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Steve Davis Ardy & Ed’s Drive-In, Inc.
Hallie Dicks
Covetrus
Jon Doemel ZaRoni’s
Connie Drexler
West Side Association
Mike Floyd Girbau North America
Steve Ford Lapham-Hickey Steel
Ed Haedt
Amcor Flexibles North America
**Devon Hudak
ARC Contracting Inc., Propel
Phil Janes Oshkosh Marine Supply
*Wilson Jones, Chairman-Elect Oshkosh Corporation
John Kriz Muza Metal Products
Andrew Leavitt UW Oshkosh
Brandon Lepp Nicolet National Bank, Leadership Osh. Adjunct Member
*Dennis Lewandowski, Past Chairman A. P. Nonweiler Co.
Dan Schetter Best Western Premier Hotel, Convention and Visitors Bureau
Grant Schwab FirstWeber Group
Dan Shea
Shea Electric & Communications
Scott Sitter Choice Bank
Regina Sobojinski Fox Valley Physical Therapy & Wellness
Anne Steinert
Steinert Printing
John Supple Supple Restaurant Group
Allison Vaccaro
Amcor Flexibles North America, Oshkosh Safety Council
Chet Wesenberg Chet Wesenberg Architect, LLC
*Brian Wierzbinski, Treasurer EAA Joan Woldt Bank First
Bob Wolf The Roxy Supper Club
*Wayne Youngwirth, Vice Chairman Youngwirth Associates, LLC
* Officers & Executive Committee Members ** Executive Committee Only
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| ACCEDE, LLC Contact: Ann Marie Koleske (920) 858-0811 P.O. Box 1911, Appleton accedemediation.com
CHARLEY BIGGS OF OSHKOSH Contact: Keith Miller (920) 230-2820 1429 S. Main St., Oshkosh
GREENE'S POUR HOUSE Contact: Bobby Greene (920) 216-3279 44 W. 6th Ave., Oshkosh greenespourhouse.com
FOURFOLD VINYL & BOUTIQUE Contact: Nichole Casper (706) 588-8959 1911 S. Oakwood Road Oshkosh
HEMPWORKS WISCONSIN, LLC Contact: Matthew Wirtz (920) 204-5246 422 N. Main St., Oshkosh
HEMPWORX Contact: Jamie Schwarz (920) 379-0102 Oshkosh hempworx.com/nblanck | | | JF LOPEZ ROOFING Contact: Emily Maas (920) 933-6440 N7459 Osborn Way, Fond du Lac jflopezroofing.com
MERGE URBAN DEVELOPMENT Contact: Joy Hannemann (715) 450-6181 811 E. Washington Ave., Ste. 600, Madison mergeurbandevelopment.com
QUANDT PLUMBING, LLC Contact: Jason Quandt (920) 267-1575 2909 Green Hill Court, Ste. J, Oshkosh quandtplumbingllc.com
SOLDIERFIT - OSHKOSH Contact: Patrick Wallace (920) 312-8115 2060 Omro Rd., Oshkosh soldierfit.com
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| NEW Hydraulics, Inc. October 17 @ 10:30 a.m.
2900 Green Hill Court, Oshkosh
| | | Hempworks Wisconsin October 18 @ 10:00 a.m. 422 N. Main Street, Oshkosh
Aquire Restoration October 25 @ 12:00 p.m. 2625 S. Washburn Street, Oshkosh
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| | | Chamber Members Save on Cell Phone Service and Devices with U.S. Cellular. Learn More Here. | | | | | | | Chamber Members Save on Payroll Services with Advanced Payroll Solutions. Learn More Here. | | | | |
| | | Chamber Members Save on Group Health Insurance with Network Heatlh. Learn More and Get Our Agent List Here | | | | |
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| CHAMBER EVENTS MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENTS | | |
| | | OC CONNECTION BREAKFAST: OCTOBER 8 SPONSORED BY SPECTRUM REACH
REGISTER HERE | | | | | | | | BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: OCTOBER 17 HOSTED BY THE WATERS REGISTER HERE
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BREAKFAST BRIEFINGS Effective Discipline & Discharge Workshop Presented by von Briesen & Roper, s.c. October 17, 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
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Upcoming Breakfast Briefings- Save the Following Dates: December 5 January 16 February 20 March 19 April 16 | | | | | | |
FALL SOCIAL HUB SESSIONS
October 15: 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. The Building Blocks to a Highly Optimized Web - Presented by Stellar Blue Technologies
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TECHNOLOGIES LATEST BUZZ WORDS Technology is in a constant state of change and impacts how we communicate and do business every day. Learn more about the latest buzz words and how you can use new digital concepts to grow your business.
Concepts to be covered include:
Use of real-time data, Over-the-Top, Geo-Fencing and Geo -Recency, Retargeting, Video, Brand Lift, Job Title Targeting
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| | | LEADING FROM THE TOP Presented by Differentiating Strategies
November 14 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Time for Bigger Issues
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| | | | | | | THE BENEFITS OF BUILDING A PERSONAL BRAND Presented by Aaron (A.J.) Armstrong, Co-Owner & Founder of Marissa’s Fit Boutique LLC and Armstrong Ventures LLC
October 23 7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
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| REGISTER NOW MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019 112TH ANNUAL MEETING & RECOGNITION PROGRAM PRESENTED BY ASCENSION MERCY HOSPITAL
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites you to celebrate accomplishments of the past year and recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals and businesses on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the 112th Annual Meeting & Recognition Program Presented by Ascension Mercy Hospital.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, 5 p.m.
Awards presentation, 6:30 p.m.
Register Today to Sponsor a Table of 10 or Book Single Seats | | |
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| 2020 BUSINESS EXPO THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 PRESENTED BY NETWORK HEALTH
Make 100s of sales calls in one afternoon. Customers come to you!
Business EXPO is the time to: Increase business awareness and credibility. Showcase existing and/or new products/services. Sell products/services – “cash and carry” allowed and encouraged. Make key business contacts and “seal the deal” - people do business with people they know! Network with other exhibitors and attendees. Promote employment opportunities.
Schedule
11:00am-12:00pm: Exhibitor-to-Exhibitor Hour
12:00pm-7:00pm: Expo is Open to the Public
5:00pm-7:00pm: Business After Hours "A Taste of Oshkosh
OVER TWO-THIRDS SOLD OUT! Don't wait. Reserve your booth today by contacting [email protected] | | |
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| International trade continues to play an important role in the economy of Northeast Wisconsin. With a focus on Wisconsin’s two largest trading partners, Canada & Mexico, this year’s Conference offers practical training for businesses looking to expand into exporting, as well as insightful analysis for those businesses with significant international portfolios. | | |
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| While technology advances at an exponential rate, people are making decisions that stretch beyond what has been created in policy, regulation, and current best practices to protect and care for humanity. Participants in Amplify’s Ethical IT event will come with questions and leave with questions – but will without a doubt, be aware of how to approach technology from an ethical and values mindset. | | |
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| Amplify Oshkosh Ideas Amplified: Data Ethics
In September, Amplify Oshkosh's Ideas Amplified: Data Ethics event took place,at the Menominee Nation Arena. Attendees had the chance to view the newest Amplify Oshkosh educational video created in collaboration with the Oshkosh Area School District, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, and the Menominee Nation Arena. The math oriented video emphasizes the importance of IT careers while guiding students through the process of installing Wi-Fi at the Arena.
Attendees also had the opportunity to learn more about Data Ethics from UW Oshkosh Lecturer, Michael Patton. Amplify Oshkosh would like to thank everyone who joined us at our Ideas Amplified: Data Ethics event as well as the Menominee Nation Arena for hosting. We very much appreciate our event sponsors, Smart IS International, and A.P. Nonweiler Co. for supporting this event. | | |
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CHAMBER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE | | |
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| So far in 2019, the Oshkosh Chamber has worked with 78 business cases relative to site location and property sales, financing, business expansion, general market research, and entrepreneurial support.
The following are three exciting projects in the works:
Evco Plastics Expanding Evco Plastics, recently broke ground on a new 31,025 square foot expansion in Oshkosh. which will position the company to meet the increasing demand for large-part molding across a variety of industries and applications. The addition will be operational by January of 2020 and will include a total of over 116,000 square feet when completed.
Greene’s Pour House to Locate in Former Granary Greene’s Pour House, announced that they will be locating in the former Granary Restaurant at 44 W. 6th Avenue in Oshkosh. Greene’s has been operating in downtown Neenah for the past 7 years. It is anticipated that the Oshkosh location will be open by November 1, 2019.
Chick-fil-A Eyeing Spot on Oshkosh’s West Side Chick-fil-A is considering a site next to the new Verve location on...READ MORE | | |
| NEED ASSISTANCE WITH FINANCING? Look No Further than WBD
WBD provides financing for commercial real estate and equipment through a loan program called the 504 loan. Not just any sort of financing, but long-term (up to 25 years) fixed (will not change over the life of the loan) at rates that are tough for banks to offer (loans funded in Sept 2019 – 3.46% for 25 years!).
If you are a business owner, you might be wondering why you have never heard of any of this before, and you would not be alone. For much of our history we spent all of our time and efforts making relationships with all of the commercial lenders, teaching them about how this loan works and counting on them to let us know when a business could benefit from using a 504 loan. After all, in 1981, when a business needed financing they went to the bank, where they found there weren’t many options.
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| CHAMBER AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT | | |
| Kelly Zanders, EAA Chamber Ambassador since 2017
Why did you choose to become an Ambassador? I love representing Oshkosh. Whether it be attending or volunteering at community events, being an Ambassador helps me make connections with fellow Ambassadors, Chamber members, and local businesses.
What do you enjoy about being an Ambassador? I enjoy the variety of events the Chamber offers and how it is actively involved in our city. It gives Ambassadors the opportunity to be more involved as well and learn more about what's going on in Oshkosh.
What is one interesting fact about you that most people do not know? I’ll give you three!
1. I hold the Certified Festival & Event Executive (CFEE) designation, a certification just over 200 graduates hold in the events industry.
2. I love adventure! Traveling, skydiving, you name it. I can’t sit still!
3. I’m the biggest Brett Favre fan you will ever meet. #4forFavre | | |
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| LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH STARTS THE YEAR WITH RETREAT | | |
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| The class of 2020 Leadership Oshkosh kicked off the year with the annual retreat at the Osthoff Resort. The 42 participants enjoyed the time by growing their leadership skills while doing team-building activities.
The retreat is facilitated by UW Oshkosh Business School Associate, Dean Dale Feinauer, with guest speaker, Dean Dr. Barbara Rau.
Thank to our Leadership Oshkosh Sponsor: von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
If you would like to become a sponsor of Leadership Oshkosh contact Patti Andresen-Shew at [email protected]
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| YOUTH LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH KICKS OFF ANOTHER YEAR | | |
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| Youth Leadership Oshkosh juniors from the four Oshkosh high schools began their program in September learning more about each other through team building activities.
Members from last year’s class presented what to expect and joined them for the program.
Thank to our Youth Leadership Oshkosh Sponsor: von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
If you would like to become a sponsor of Youth Leadership Oshkosh contact Patti Andresen-Shew at [email protected]
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