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| Oshkosh Chamber News Advocacy Economic Development Updates Programs & Services Education & Talent Development | | | Amplify 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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| | | September is recognized as Chamber of Commerce month to celebrate all local area chambers and their dedication to their communities. We appreciate all of the support from our members, volunteers, and sponsors who want to make our community a better place to do business. Thank you! | | | | |
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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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| Now Accepting Milestone Awards! | | |
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If you are celebrating a milestone of 25, 50, 100, 125, 150, etc... years in business at any time this year, please contact our Special Events Coordinator, Brianna Gonnering at [email protected]. | | | | |
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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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| US Chamber Releases Tax Policy Priorities Ahead of Election | | |
| The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report this week about the importance of pro-growth tax policy and how it boosts workers' wages and strengthens the economy at large. That policy memo called for the new Congress and administration to preserve current business tax rates, ensure the competitiveness of the business tax base, and keep the U.S. international tax system competitive with those of economic rivals around the world. | | |
| Next year, lawmakers will have the opportunity to advance pro-growth tax policy as they work to avoid the largest tax increase in American history, which will otherwise occur automatically at the end of 2025 when many important individual, business, and estate tax provisions are scheduled to expire. The Oshkosh Chamber addressed this issue with our congressional delegation members at the Oshkosh Chamber Washington DC Fly-In earlier this year. To get involved with the Oshkosh Chamber’s ongoing advocacy efforts, contact Rob Kleman, Oshkosh Chamber President & CEO, at [email protected].
To read more about the "Growth and Opportunity Imperative" from the US Chamber, please click HERE | | |
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| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | |
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- The Oshkosh Redevelopment Authority approved a potential project by Millennium Construction on the corner of W Eighth Avenue and N Main Street during the August 5th, 2024 RDA meeting. The project is to be a mixed-use complex that will include 90+ apartments and townhomes along with additional commercial space facing N Main Street. The project plan is to include tax credits from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority which are set to be awarded in the Spring of 2025.
JULY 2024 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES REMAIN CONSISTANT The unemployment rates for Oshkosh and Winnebago County remain consistent as reported by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
CITY OF OSHKOSH EMPLOYMENT DATA The data indicated that the unemployment rate for July 2024 was 3.4%, the same from June 2024 but 3 points higher than July 2023. There were 34,239 Oshkosh City residents working this year in July vs. 34,285 last year, for a total loss of 46 workers year over year. The total labor force numbers in July were 35,456 in 2024 versus 35,376 in July of 2023.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DATA The Winnebago County unemployment rate for July 2024 was 3.1%, the same rate from June 2024 but .1% higher than July of 2023. There were 91,524 Winnebago County residents working this year vs. 91,646 last year, for a net loss of 122 workers. Winnebago County’s labor force numbers in July were 94,490 in 2024 versus 94,495 in July of 2023. WISCONSIN EMPLOYMENT DATA The Wisconsin July 2024 unemployment rate was 3.3%, the same as June 2024 but .1% higher than the July 2023 number of 3.2%. In July, there were 3,085,531 statewide residents working this year vs. 3,076,531 last year, for a gain of 9,000 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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| SEPTEMBER PROGRAMS & SERVICES | | |
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| Jeff Schofield, SVP and Market Executive at Associated Bank along with his staff, cordially invite you to celebrate the opening of the new Oshkosh Westowne Branch location. Join us for our ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments, hors d’ oeuvres and social hour from 5:00-7:00pm | | |
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| | | Future YOU | November 12th, 2024
117 Annual Meeting & Recognition Program | January 16th, 2025
Economic Outlook Breakfast | February 11th, 2025
Business Expo | March 19th, 2025
AmplifyIT 2025 | April 8th, 2025
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| EDUCATION & TALENT DEVELOPMENT | | |
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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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| Join us on September 24th from 3-5 PM at the Fox Club at Fox Cities Stadium in Appleton as we kick off WI Tech Month (October) with an exciting social event in collaboration with NEW Digital Alliance (NEWDA) and Women in Technology (WIT)! Network with industry professionals, share ideas, enjoy some live music and get inspired for a month full of tech innovation. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect and collaborate! | | |
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| Fox Communities Credit Union Announces Michele Stumpf as Senior Vice President of Operations Read More
Oshkosh Awarded $1.54 Billion FHTV V Follow-On Contract Read More
Titans Day of Giving Read More
Hawkins Ash CPAs Relocated Neenah Office in Growth Trajectory Read More
Have something you'd like to share in Business Briefs? Contact Grace Burdick 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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