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| | | IN THIS ISSUE
Upcoming Events
Webinars Video Archive
PPP Loan Forgiveness Resources
LOVE OSHKOSH Campaign
Celebration of Lights
Business Briefs
Leadership Oshkosh Business Day
Leadership Oshkosh Fundraising
New Members
Economic Development Update
Chamber Members Save
Member Spotlight
November Membership Renewals | | |
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| Member Matters is sponsored by Stellar Blue Technologies.
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| | | VIRTUAL TOWN HALL UW-O COVID TESTING EFFORTS
Thursday, December 3 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Featuring: Chancellor Andrew Leavitt
UW-O Chief of Police Kurt Leibold
Director of Risk and Sponsored Programs Kim Langolf | | | | | | | | | OC CONNECTION
Tuesday, December 8
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
6 in-person spots available this month! Salvation Army December Updates and Answers to Your Questions.
Share referrals and present a one-minute "elevator pitch" to your business peers. | | | | | | |
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| | | Bite-Sized Learning 15 INVALUABLE LAWS OF GROWTH: LIVE THEM TO REACH YOUR POTENTIAL
Wednesday, December 9 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Presented by: Angela Bergstrom, STEP into HUMILITY Leadership Solutions | | | | | | | | | COST SAVINGS WITH A HEALTHIER, MORE ENGAGED WORKFORCE
Tuesday, December 15
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Presented by: Drs. Eric Koehler & Kelly Ashbeck
Physical Achievement Center | | | | | | |
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| | | Don't Miss the Next BREAKFAST BRIEFING
Thursday, December 17 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Presented by
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
| | | | | | | | | VIRTUAL TOWN HALL Featuring CONGRESSMAN GLENN GROTHMAN
Thursday, December 17 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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| | | INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES
Tuesday Morning Sessions: Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 2, March 16 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $275.00 covers all four parts for Chamber members.
Reduced rates available for groups. | | | | | | |
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| | | MOVING FORWARD with Brian Beaulieu
2021 Economic Outlook Virtual Event Tuesday, February 9
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
$30.00 for Chamber members $250.00 groups up to 10
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PROPEL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS UPCOMING EVENT
December 7 • Volunteer At The Food Pantry • 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
| | | | | | | | | AMPLIFY COFFEE CLUTCH How to Advance Your Career in a Virtual World
Thursday, December 10 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Free Zoom Webinar | | | | | | |
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| MISSED A CHAMBER ZOOM WEBINAR? WATCH IT NOW
The Oshkosh Chamber posts videos of past Zoom webinars, so you can watch a professional development or information session that you weren’t able to view at the time it aired.
Zoom webinars from November include:
- Breakfast Briefing: Dealing With a Positive COVID Test in the Workplace
- Using LinkedIn and Video Marketing to Increase Sales - 2 sessions
- Leading and Managing Change Through Disruption, Session 3: Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Real World Execution with Technical Guidance
- Social Hub: Digital Advertising: How to Drive More Traffic to Your Website From Online Ads
- Amplify Oshkosh Watch IT: Keep an Eye on Your Digital Tech
- Leading From the Top Session 2: Accountability
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| 7 RESOURCES FOR PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS HELP
Earlier this year, as part of the CARES Act, the federal government created the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide a financial lifeline—that could be forgiven later if the right circumstances were met—to businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
From timelines and step-by-step calculations to paperwork walk-throughs and FAQ's, check out these 7 resources from the U.S. Chamber's CO— to help business owners navigate how to get full PPP loan forgiveness.
- Small Business Administration (SBA)'s PPP Forgiveness FAQ Click here to view the SBA's substantial document of questions and answers regarding forgiveness.
- General Forgiveness Tutorial for Most PPP Loans Click here to view a video outlining forgivable and non-forgivable expenses, how to fill out forgiveness application, forgiveness calculation examples and more from Hector Garcia— a CPA with more than 100,000 subscribers on YouTube.
- Guide to Tax Implications of PPP Loans Click here to view the CO— guide to tax implications of PPP loans.
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| LOVE OSHKOSH Coming together to spread kindness and stay safe. | | |
| | | Recognizing community members and their “whys”, it’s how Love Oshkosh is hoping to spread kindness throughout the community. The campaign, funded through a CARES Act grant, is highlighting healthy behaviors, and how Oshkosh residents are working to keep their fellow neighbors and local businesses safe. Follow along on the campaign Facebook® page to learn more and share your story using the hashtag #LoveOshkosh. You also may have a chance to receive a one-of-a-kind “Love Oshkosh” face mask. | | |
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| OSHKOSH CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS KICKS OFF 19TH SEASON Enhanced Safety Measures Ensure Magical Holiday Experience for All
Oshkosh Celebration of Lights kicked off its 19th season November 27, celebrating nearly two decades of holiday magic. The annual holiday experience will run each evening from 5:30 – 9 p.m. through January 2, 2021. The Oshkosh Celebration of Lights features more than a mile of holiday light displays on the shores of Lake Winnebago.
Committed to the safety of guests, this year, payment will be contactless and will be accepted via credit or debit cards. Guests can safely enjoy the magical holiday lights from the comfort of their car. Thanks to generous community sponsors, this year, there will be seven free community nights where guests can enjoy the holiday experience for free. Additionally, the Celebration of Lights has introduced a Holiday Smiles Donation Campaign, where a $5 donation will help provide a holiday experience to a family in need and the Oshkosh Celebration of Lights will pay for the other half. | | |
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| Oshkosh Corporation has announced that Chief Executive Officer Wilson Jones will be retiring after more than 15 years of service with the company. John C. Pfeifer, the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, has been named Jones’ successor and will serve as President and CEO, effective April 2, 2021.
“It has been a privilege to serve as CEO of this great Company for the last five years,” said Jones. “I am proud of the achievements we have made in our culture, products and services and know they would not have been possible without the collective efforts of our 15,000 dedicated and talented team members around the world. Oshkosh is well positioned for the future, and I believe it is the right time to welcome John Pfeifer as our next CEO.”
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| The Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center has been awarded the M.K Guertin Award, the most prestigious honor recognizing top-performing hotels within the company. The award was presented in November at Best Western’s first-ever Virtual Convention.
The M.K. Guertin Award is given to hotels that best represent the vision of Best Western’s founder and which demonstrate exceptional levels of quality, guest satisfaction and dedication to the brand. The Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel and Convention Center is one of only 60 hotels out of more than 2,200 Best Western-branded properties in North America to receive this award.
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| Oshkosh Chamber applauds members winning Deloitte recognition. The following Oshkosh Chamber member companies attained a listing as one of the Wisconsin 75 companies by Deloitte.* - Northwestern Mutual
- Bergstrom
- Miron
- Hydrite Chemical
- Fox World Travel
- JJ Keller and Associates, Inc.
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| The “Love Oshkosh” campaign is taking a new twist—inviting holiday shoppers to be part of the #LoveOshkosh $100 Challenge. Between November 28 and December 24, holiday shoppers are invited to spend $100 at Oshkosh shops, destinations, hotels and restaurants and then upload the receipts at StaySafeLoveLocal.com to earn a free Oshkosh beanie as a reward, while supplies last.
This campaign is an extension of the Love Oshkosh campaign, which launched in November. “We launched the #LoveOshkosh $100 Challenge as a way to encourage safe behaviors and promote our local businesses this holiday shopping season,” said Amy Albright, executive director of the Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We want to highlight all the great places to shop locally here in Oshkosh, as well as feature unique gift ideas to inspire shoppers.” | | |
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| Miron Construction Co., Inc. and Oshkosh Corporation announced that Oshkosh’s new 191,000 square-foot, four-story global headquarters has achieved Fitwel® certification, the first project in Wisconsin to obtain a perfect 3-Star Fitwel Rating. Oshkosh Corporation obtained an exceptional score of 127 points out of 144.
“The people-first culture was placed at the heart of the distinctive approach to create a healthy, high-performing, functional environmental space that demonstrates Oshkosh’s core purpose of making a difference in people’s lives,” said Theresa Lehman, director of sustainable services for Miron Construction Co., Inc.
“Not only is Oshkosh Corporation’s headquarters the highest-scoring Fitwel-certified project in Wisconsin, it is the highest-scoring certified building in the Midwest,” said Joanna Frank, President and CEO of the Center for Active Design. “This milestone clearly demonstrates the company’s ongoing commitment to ensure the health and wellbeing of its employees.”
The facility was completed in September 2019 and was designed by Performa Inc. and built by Miron Construction Co., Inc. | | |
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LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH CLASS LEARNS ABOUT GOVERNMENT
Leadership Oshkosh Government Program Day looks a bit different thanks to the masks, social distancing and virtual/in-person experiences on Government Day. But—it shares the same objectives as in previous years: to communicate what our city, county and state government does, and to meet local elected officials, leaders and board members. Special recognition goes to Representative Gordon Hintz, City Council person Mike Ford, City Manager Mark Rohloff, County Executive Mark Harris, County Board Supervisor Joel Rasmussen, OASD School Board Chair Dr. Barbara Herzog, retired City Council and County Board member Stan Kline, and Oshkosh Fire Department Chief Mike Stanley for sharing their knowledge of government.
A mock common council meeting provided first-hand experience and a little fun into the world of how local government works.
Thank you to Amcor for being our Leadership Oshkosh Gold sponsor. | | | | |
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| | | LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH RAISES FUNDS FOR NON-PROFITS
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Leadership Oshkosh class of 2020 ran a virtual trivia contest and silent auction on September 24, 2020 that netted $13,310 in support of the Day by Day Warming Shelter and the Oshkosh Chamber Foundation for the Leadership Oshkosh program. The fundraiser is a component of their program to develop current and emerging leaders from various segments of the community and train them to become active and involved citizens. | | | | | | |
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| | | Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Michael Hert (920) 410-2994 P.O. Box 3434, Oshkosh
Gyr Acquisitions Inc. Linda Gyr (920) 921-7546 629 Van Dyne Road, Fond du Lac www.lhgyr.net | | |
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| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
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| OSHKOSH AND WINNEBAGO COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RATES REMAIN LOW IN SPITE OF PANDEMIC
While increasing slightly from the month of September, the unemployment rate for Oshkosh and Winnebago County remained among some of the lowest in the state and region as reported by the Wisconsin DWD.
CITY OF OSHKOSH EMPLOYMENT DATA
The data indicated that the Unemployment Rate for October 2020 was 4.1%, up slightly from 3.5% in September 2020 but down significantly from its high of 14.3 percent in in April 2020. By comparison, the unemployment rate in October of 2019 was 2.8%. Oshkosh’s October unemployment rate was one of the lowest of major cities across the State of Wisconsin. | | |
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| ENTREPRENEURIAL PITCH CONTEST WINNERS
Six entrepreneurial pitch winners – two each from three local events that were hosted by a collaboration of several local partners – will vie for additional prize money at a regional pitch competition hosted by New North Inc. The NEW Launch Alliance HATCH Event will take place virtually on December 3 at 4 p.m., with participants having the chance for broader investor attention along with prize money of $3,000 for first place and $2,000 for second place. The Oshkosh Chamber partnered with New North, FVTC Venture Center and Envision Greater Fond du Lac on the Entrepeneur Fast Pitch contest as part of the Oshkosh, FDL and Appleton Start Up week activities. | | | | | | |
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| CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members who renewed their memberships during the month of November. | | |
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