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| Oshkosh Chamber News Advocacy Economic Development Updates Programs & Services Education & Talent Development | | | Amplify West Side Association Business Briefs New Members Membership Renewals | | |
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| Member Matters is sponsored by ATW Airport, StellarBlue.ai & Bristol Morgan Bank | | |
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| The Theme for the 2025 Business Expo is... | | |
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| Join over 100 Oshkosh area businesses at the Oshkosh Convention Center on March 19th, 2025 for the Retro Expo.
This event is a great way to make new connections, learn more about area businesses’ products, services, and upcoming job openings. To claim your booth or become a sponsor, please contact [email protected]. | | |
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| Now Accepting Small Business of the Year Nominations! | | |
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| Our Annual Meeting with be taking place January 16, 2025 at the Oshkosh Convention Center. Part of the evening's program includes an awards ceremony. We are beginning to accept nominations for Small Business of the Year.
Do you know of a small business deserving of this award? Please submit your nominations to [email protected]! The submission deadline is October 18th.
Small Business of the Year Submission Guidelines: - The business will be selected by a committee of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce and awarded at the Chamber’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Recognition Program on January 16th.
- The winner will be featured in Oshkosh Chamber print and electronic publications, and submission information will be given to the local media for their consideration. The winner’s name also will be submitted for consideration as the “Wisconsin Small Business of the Year.”
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS - Must be an independently owned, profit-making enterprise for at least 5 years.
- Must have fewer than 200 full-time employees.
- Must be an Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce member headquartered in Oshkosh.
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| Get to know other people at the Oshkosh Chamber with our newest networking opportunity, Oshkosh Chamber Network Builder, presented by Elsewhere Market & Coffee House + Rise & Grind!
You can learn more by visiting our website. | | |
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| 55th Assembly District: Republicans Nate Gustafson and Michael Schraa meet in August primary | | |
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| The two incumbents will compete in the Republican primary for the 55th Assembly District on August 13th, 2024.
Rep. Nate Gustafson, currently representing the 55th, will face Rep. Michael Schraa from District 53. They are running against each other due to new electoral maps approved in February.
The winner will face Democrat Kyle Kehoe.
To read more from their Q&A, please click HERE. | | |
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| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | |
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- The Oshkosh Common Council heard the first reading of a proposed zone change for 400 City Center during the July 23rd council meeting. The zone change would be done for a new tenant of City Center in the former US Bank location, Extra Space Storage. To accommodate the new tenant and pending approval of the zoning change, renovations to the interior and exterior of the space would be done. The Common Council will take action on this item during the August 6th council meeting.
- In 2021, the Oshkosh Planning Commission approved a project for a convenience store and gas station at 640 N Main Street. During the July 16th, 2024 Planning Commission meeting, the SIP of this project was amended to include different materials to be used in order for the building to match the materials of the future multi-family complex planned for development just to the north. Pending other approvals by the City of Oshkosh, the project is to begin in the Fall of 2024.
- The future Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has begun construction at 555 S Washburn Street.
JUNE 2024 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES The unemployment rates for Oshkosh and Winnebago County rose as reported by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
CITY OF OSHKOSH EMPLOYMENT DATA The data indicated that the unemployment rate for June 2024 was 3.4%, four points higher from May of 2024 but two points lower than June 2023. There were 33,967 Oshkosh City residents working this year in June vs. 34,082 last year, for a total gain of loss of 115 workers year over year. The total labor force numbers in June were 35,172 in 2024 versus 35,349 in June of 2023.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DATA The Winnebago County unemployment rate for June 2024 was 3.1%, higher than the rate from May 2024, 2.8%, but lower than the June 2023 number of 3.3%. There were 90,795 Winnebago County residents working this year vs. 91,102 last year, for a net loss of 307 workers. Winnebago County’s labor force numbers in June were 93,700 in 2024 versus 94,240 in June of 2023.
WISCONSIN EMPLOYMENT DATA The Wisconsin June 2024 unemployment rate was 3.3%, higher than May of 2024 but lower than the June 2023 number of 3.5%. In June, there were 3,073,900 statewide residents working this year vs. 3,068,260 last year, for a gain of 5,640 workers. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is still below the national average of 3.9%.
Please contact Colan Treml, Economic Development Director at the Oshkosh Chamber at [email protected] or 920-303-2265, ext. 20 for more information or any questions relating to this data.
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| AUGUST PROGRAMS & SERVICES | | |
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| MONDAY, AUGUST 12TH | 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Propel Oshkosh YPN Monday Mixer with Envision's Young Professionals of Fond du Lac at TJ's Harbor Restaurant | | |
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Oshkosh Corporation Bank First Chamber Golf Classic | August 19th, 2024
117 Annual Meeting & Recognition Program | January 16th, 2025
Economic Outlook Breakfast | February 11th, 2025
Business Expo, Presented by Network Health | March 19th, 2025 | | | | | | |
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Pregame Beverage Sponsor • Luncheon Sponsor • Reception Sponsor | | |
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Beverage Cart Sponsor • Hole-in-One Sponsor • Platinum In-Kind Sponsor | | |
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| In-Kind Cooldown Sponsor • Golf Cart Sponsor | | |
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- Advanced Bed Bug Preparation LLC
- Ascension Mercy Hospital
- Aquire Restoration, Inc.
- Associated Bank
- Bank First
- Behnke Financial, LLC
- Bristol Morgan Bank
- Express Employment Professionals
- Fox Communities Credit Union
- FVS Bank
- Horicon Bank
- J&R Auto
- KerberRose
- Merchants Choice Card Services LLC
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- Network Health
- Oshkosh Corporation
- Oshkosh YMCA
- Oshkosh Tent and Awning
- OSMS
- Pepsi
- Schmick Agency
- Smart IS
- StellarBlue.ai
- The Taqueria
- U.S Bank
- Verve, a credit union
- Von Briesen & Roper
- Wisconsin Herd
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| EDUCATION & TALENT DEVELOPMENT | | |
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The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is excited to launch Link2Learn!
Link2Learn is a networking series that directly connects area businesses with local educators creating opportunities for partnerships and opening doors to grow our learning experiences.
Join us at our series launch hosted by the Oshkosh Area School District at Oshkosh West High School! There will be light breakfast with time to meet the educators, a short presentation from OASD CTE Coordinator Vicki Porior on Career Based Learning Experiences, and department tours of the Oshkosh West facility. This is an amazing opportunity see the spaces and meet the people that are shaping our future workforce!!!
If interested, please contact Shannon Seaman at [email protected] | | | | | | |
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| 8th Grade Career Expo returns as... FutureYOU! | | |
| | | FutureYOU will be held on November 12th, 2024 at the Oshkosh Convention Center. This event will host the entire 8th grade class from both public and private Oshkosh schools, giving them opportunities to learn more about available future paths they may want to take in life. Businesses and organizations are encouraged to bring interactive experiences and people to inspire our youth!
Please sign up now to participate! | | | | | | |
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| Reviving the PIE Council! | | |
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For many years, the PIE (Partners in Education) Council served as the primary Oshkosh forum where K-12 through post-secondary education representatives engaged in meaningful dialog with business, industry and community leaders on programs and initiatives to improve the education experience.
The revival of the PIE Council will help to guide the direction of OCC Education programming as well as strengthen partnerships and collaboration efforts between business and education to create a stronger future for Oshkosh.
If you are interested in being considered for a position on the PIE Council or have questions on Link2Learn or FutureYOU, please contact Shannon Seaman at [email protected] or 920-303-2265x15 | | | | |
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| The Oshkosh Chamber Announces the 2025 Board of Directors Nominees Read More
Oshkosh City Manager Mark Rohloff announces retirement Read More
Record Numbers At World's Greatest Aviation Celebration Read More
AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in Wisconsin Read More
Craig Yabuki Mental Health Center highlights commitment to mental health services at Children’s Wisconsin Read More
Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Andrew Opicka as Assistant Vice President of IT-Information Security & Risk Read More
NFL All-Pro tight end Jimmy Graham named as chairman of EAA Young Eagles program Read More
Have something you'd like to share in Business Briefs? Contact Ashlynn Schreiner at [email protected]!
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| CHAMBER MEMBERS SAVE WITH... | | |
| | | Oshkosh Chamber Members will receive up to (3) free months of service plus an Oshkosh Chamber Gift Certificate when they sign up for services.
Contact NTD at [email protected] for a custom quote, tailored to your business needs. You can also check them out at www.ntd.net. | | | | |
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A printable, pre-activated prescription savings card for Oshkosh Chamber members. Everyone is eligible to save up to 75% on prescriptions with no paperwork to fill out and no limits on usage. It even covers many pet prescriptions! | | | | | | | Have you gotten your Network Health Insurance quote?
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce members have access to high-quality health care coverage at an exclusive, cost-effective premium through Network Health.
Contact your health insurance agent or call 800-276-8004 to learn more about the exclusive premium discount through Network Health. | | | | |
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| CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS | | |
| The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members who renewed their memberships. | | |
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