Family of Christ Church served up some serious comfort food to Walker Forge employees— hot turkey sandwiches , mashed potatoes , veggies , and delicious desserts and raised $1,709 to support their youth outreach programs — including church concerts and a play coming soon! Way to work together!

2025 CHAMBER GOLF OUTING



Our 2025 Chamber golf outing will be right around the corner! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year to help support our mission within our community! Thank you to all those who have already sponsored! We are still looking for some major sponsorships, including a golf balls sponsor which is new this year!

We are also looking for donations of raffle items for this event!

Sign up a team, sponsorship or donate a basket - it all helps!

Click the button below to sign up!

Business After 5 for 2025!

We already have some great businesses and organizations signed up for 2025! Chamber members and their employees are welcome to attend and bring a guest!

Upcoming Events:

July 17 - Kinney Lake Campground

Business After 5

Clintonville Area Foundation

April 8, 2025

Thank you to Jon & Lisa Pahl for opening their home and educating us on the Clintonville Area Foundation and all the great works they do! It was a fun evening!

WELCOME TIM!

Welcome to our newest Chamber Ambassador, Tim Letter, Branch Manager of Clintonville's Fox Communities Credit Union! He is a transformational leader whose core values include integrity, compassion, and personal growth. Tim graduated from Bonduel High School, and has two Masters Degrees. Family is very important to him, and he has a passion for helping people grow within their communities. He also enjoys going for walks and traveling.

We believe Tim will be a great asset to our team and look forward to working with you!

2025 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair!

Each year the Chamber partners with Fox Valley Technical College Clintonville and Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce for the Career Exploration Fair. This is always such a fun day! Over 1000 students went through from surround schools and we have over 50 exhibitors. Thank you to all that participated!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE VAULT ON THE GRAND OPENING OF THEIR NEW RESTAURANT! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TO NOT ONLY RESTORE A HISTORIC BUILDING, BUT BRINGING A NEW DINING EXPERIENCE TO OUR COMMUNITY!

SHOP SMALL, WIN BIG!

May is Small Business Month and we are going to have a little fun! Shop at a local small business, drop your receipt in our dropbox at 12th St. entrance and be entered for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks! It's that easy! Winner will be drawn June 2nd!

BECOME A DOWNTOWN CHAMPION!

BE A PART OF REVITALIZING OUR DOWNTOWN!

At one of our recent meetings, our guest speaker was Mathieu Labs who is the EAA Chapter 1710 (Clintonville/Shawano) Young Eagles Coordinator. With aspirations to become a Commercial airline pilot in the future, our foreign exchange student from France, Chiara, was very interested in the Young Eagles Program and the opportunity to fly in a small aircraft. The weekend of April 12^th, Chiara took flight! We are very appreciative that EAA Chapter 1710 and Mathieu were able to give Chiara this experience.  

Congratulations to The Pines on your 5-STAR RATING! A 5 -Star Rating in skilled nursing means a nursing home facility has demonstrated above-average quality in terms of health inspection, staffing, and quality measures. Great job on your achievement!

Did you know that there are Patient & Caregiver Resources available on the Unity Hospice website, https://unityhospice.org/caregiver-education/. We have three booklets available: Advanced Cardiac Care Program Guide, Guide for Veterans, Families, & Caregivers, and a Dementia Care Resource Guide. There are also resources for Anticipatory Grief, Care Tips, Caregiver Fatigue, Fall Prevention, Final Days, Helping Yourself Live, Is What I am Feeling Normal?, Preparing for a Death, Supporting Children and Teens through Grief, Unity’s Grief Support as well as many others. If you need additional assistance, please contact us at 800-990-9249.

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft: Why Defend-ID Matters After the Change Healthcare Data Breach

Apr 3 

Written By Emily Chagnon

At Woodside Financial Services, we’ve received many calls about the Change Healthcare data breach, which has affected approximately 190 million individuals—roughly 55.88% of the U.S. population. While Change Healthcare is offering free identity monitoring for two years, these services often don’t protect you if your personal data is misused for malicious purposes.

The breach exposed sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, medical records, and personal details, all of which are valuable to criminals. Basic identity monitoring may notify you of credit changes, but it doesn't protect against other forms of identity theft, such as medical or financial fraud.

That’s where Defend-ID comes in. Unlike basic monitoring, Defend-ID offers comprehensive protection, including:

• Full Identity Restoration: Assistance to restore your identity if it's stolen.
• Legal Support: Access to legal services for identity theft cases.
• Financial & Medical Protection: Coverage for fraud, including medical identity theft, which is critical after a healthcare breach like this one.

If you’ve been impacted by the Change Healthcare breach, or just want to ensure your identity is fully protected, we’re here to help. Contact us to learn more about Defend-ID and how it can provide peace of mind for you and your family.

Emily Chagnon

Emily’s journey in insurance started back in 1999 when she earned her license fresh out of high school. Though she briefly explored the field, her heart led her to a career as a certified veterinary technician. After an incredible experience serving as a long-term missionary and teaching at a veterinary school in East Africa, Emily came back to the family business in 2019. She’s married to Pete, a passionate outdoorsman who shares her love for adventure and helping others. Emily loves connecting with clients and helping them navigate their insurance needs, finding great satisfaction in serving others. When she’s not working, she enjoys hanging out with friends, reading, and traveling to speak at veterinary and ministry conferences.

Down with Mylestones got some recent contributions for the all-inclusive park project from AbbyBank, First State Bank and Extreme Coating Technology! Way to work together!

Good Afternoon Clintonville Area Chamber Members!

My name is Jake Gibson and I lead the business team at Cellcom here in the Fox Valley and Surrounding areas. Recently we at Cellcom have been doing some extensive work to build a solution that offers a dedicated priority data connection for vendors that process transactions with the use of the internet. We know the pain of a slow internet connection can be super frustrating…especially when trying to process a transaction. That’s exactly why we created Cellcom Prime.

This priority internet connection has been built with you in mind—whether you're running a food truck, managing a vendor booth, or selling merch at the next big event.

Here’s the deal:

• No slowdowns, even during peak hours
• Secure, seamless transactions – no more checkout chaos
• Unlimited data, no contract – just $25/month
• Works with what you already use: iPad, Android tablet, or broadband unit
• *If you don’t currently have equipment to process credit card payments we can help with some discounted options*

We’re calling it “draft ready” because it’s perfect for big event season—but it’s built for anyone who needs reliable, high-priority internet for point-of-sale transactions, any time of year.

✨ Bonus: Let us give you a custom quote on your current cellular service (smart phones, tablets watches & more), and we’ll give you 3 months of Cellcom Prime—free. No pressure, just an honest look at how we can help.

It’s local, it’s reliable, and it was crafted by people who actually get what it’s like to be in your shoes. If staying connected means more sales, smoother days, and fewer headaches—you deserve that.

I’d love to connect you with one of my business reps if you’re interested in hearing more.

Contact me via email to set up a time to discuss: Jacob.Gibson@Cellcom.com

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FROM FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

CLINTONVILLE REGIONAL CENTER!

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) opens the doors of opportunity by providing underserved individuals who are interested in starting, strengthening or expanding businesses with access to critical resources such as responsible financial products and quality business and personal finance training.

They focus on individuals who face barriers in accessing business financing and training support, including women, people of color, veterans, and lower-wealth individuals. They offer a variety of trainings, lending, financial wellness and coaching for businesses. Visit their website for more information!

First State Bank Appoints Schmitting as Vice President, Treasury Management Operations

New London, WI – First State Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Schmitting as Vice President, Treasury Management Operations. In this role, Schmitting will oversee the daily operations, strategy, and execution of treasury management services and systems within the bank.

“We’re excited to welcome Amy to the team,” said Jennifer Foote, EVP, Chief Operations Officer at First State Bank. “Her strong background in treasury management, optimizing processes, and driving efficiency makes her an invaluable asset as we continue to expand our capabilities and enhance the customer experience of our business clients.”

Amy lives in Stockbridge with her husband, two children, and three dogs. She enjoys being outdoors, going to Brewer games, and spending time with family and friends.

First State Bank is a $536 million community bank with offices in New London, Auburndale, Clintonville, Manawa, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Waupaca, and Wisconsin Rapids. For more information visit bankfirststate.com or call (800) 994-2500.

First State Bank Welcomes Breyer as Vice President, Information Technology

New London, WI – First State Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Breyer as Vice President, Information Technology (IT). In this role, Breyer will lead the bank’s technology strategy, focusing on enhancing operational efficiencies, strengthening cybersecurity initiatives, and improving the customer experience.

“With Josh’s experience and leadership in IT, we are confident that he will play a key role in helping us continue to innovate and grow by enhancing our infrastructure to improve the technology that supports both our operations and the experiences we offer our customers,” said Matt Fries, EVP, Chief Financial Officer at First State Bank.

Josh lives in Greenleaf with his family and enjoys spending time outdoors, working on cars, and various building projects.

First State Bank is a $536 million community bank with offices in New London, Auburndale, Clintonville, Manawa, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Waupaca, and Wisconsin Rapids. For more information visit bankfirststate.com or call (800) 994-2500.

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