August 2025 Chamber Newsletter

Hello-


It's August, the month that has no major holiday! That is ok, because we are celebrating the unveiling of our 2025-2026 Germantown publication. Thank you to everyone who participated with purchasing ads and helped with content and pictures. This publication will not be mailed to every household and instead will be available at the Chamber or at our pop-up events we are having this summer. There are still two pop-ups we are looking forward to and we will be at NAC Night, so we hope we see you out in the community. If you want to take a look online at the publication, please click here.


Don't forget to share this newsletter with anyone you think would benefit or have them e-mail us to get on the mailing list. As always if you want to sit down and chat about your membership and how you can make the most of it through the chamber and community, shoot us an e-mail or call, we would be happy to talk to you!


Have a great August!!


Joletta Kerpan, Executive Director

executivedirector@germantownchamber.org

Lynn Grgich, Executive Assistant

lgrgich@germantownchamber.org

Ben Stern, Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

bstern@germantownchamber.org

N112W16760 Mequon Rd

262-255-1812

In This Issue


Networking

What's The Buzz?

WIN

BAH


Events

MTCE


Resources & Education

Leadership Germantown

Board Room Rental


Volunteering & Help Wanted



Promotion

New Members

Member News

Special Offers

Ribbon Cuttings

Germantown Videos


Community News

For best viewing of our Newsletter on a desktop, try viewing it in a web browser!

New Members

St John United Church of Christ

N104W14181 Donges Bay Rd

Germantown, WI

262-251-0640

Website

Facebook


We are committed to Mission. We believe that faith is not something to be attained, but a journey to be traveled. We continue to challenge one another to grow in our faith as we seek to be partners with God in bringing about God’s will for our world. We are committed to social justice, fighting oppression, being responsible stewards of God’s creation, and encouraging all to live into the fullness of life that Christ offers. We desire to assist you in your journey, whether as a resting place or as a traveling companion. 

Melville Remodeling LLC

Ward Melville, Owner (414) 460-5566

E-mail Website

Facebook & Instagram

Our mission is to provide reliable, affordable, and high-quality handyman and remodeling services that enhance the comfort and value of your home. We are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship with integrity and professionalism.

At Melville Remodeling, we believe that every home deserves the highest quality workmanship—whether it's a simple repair or a comprehensive renovation. Based in Hubertus, WI, we proudly serve homeowners throughout Washington, Ozaukee, and Waukesha Counties, including the Lake Country area.

Why Choose Melville Remodeling?

  • Affordable, upfront pricing with no surprise costs
  • Quick turnaround and responsive service
  • Remodeling-quality results on handyman jobs
  • Fully licensed, insured, and locally trusted

The Kind Gift Co.

Sarah Bojarski, Owner

E-mail

Website

Facebook


The Kind Gift Co. offers curated gift boxes that celebrate life’s meaningful moments with warmth, kindness, and a strong sense of community. Specializing in customized gifting services for corporate and individual clients, The Kind Gift Co. sources thoughtful, high-quality products with an eye for partnering with other small businesses. Whether honoring employee recognitions, team events, or personal milestones and celebrations, The Kind Gift Co. helps make every occasion feel intentional and joyfully shared.

Ribbon Cuttings

We are happy to do ribbon cuttings for our members for Grand Openings, Re-openings,

Expansions, New Ownership.

We can also be a part of Ground Breakings

and Open Houses.

Just reach out and we can talk about it!


Check out pictures below and the VIDEO

from our Ribbon Cutting Extravaganza celebrating

Germantown Community Scholarship Fund

WDL of Wisconsin

The Pallet Guy

Friends of Germantown K9

Seniors Helping Seniors

Chamber Networking Events

What's the Buzz

Networking



Germantown Chamber & The Chamber of Greater Menomonee Falls & Sussex


Wednesday, August 6

7:30am-9:00am

Location:

Grace Commons

Menomonee Falls

WIN - Washington County Interactive Networking



Join us for WIN Networking this month with Germantown, Hartford & West Bend Chamber members!


Friday, August 15

7:30am-9:00am

Location: Schauer Arts Center, Hartford


Be prepared with your 30-second commercial

DID YOU KNOW ?

When you register for an event, you receive an email confirmation which includes the ability to add the event to your Google Calendar, Yahoo Calendar or iCal (Outlook, Apple or other) Calendar? How easy is that?

Chamber Events

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

Wednesday, October 15 & Thursday, October 16.

Seeking Vendors in Manufacturing & the Trades who will create a dynamic, hands-on, and interactive event for students to create excitement around the opportunities available to them.

For more information click here

Leadership Germantown

Class of 2026 Registration

Visit Leadership Germantown page for more information and registration for Class of 2026 is now open!

Program designed to develop leaders within our community by

-Providing quality programs that develop and enhance leadership skills

-Creating awareness of how each individual can make a difference in their community

-Building connections with other leaders and professionals


Please share this program with anyone you think would be interested!

Resources & Education

The Village of Germantown Business Loan Pool has been established to:


-low interest rate!

-help business attraction efforts

-increase capital investments

-provide support for existing businesses in the Germantown area



The fund was established through a commitment from Bank Five Nine and the Village of Germantown. These organizations have teamed up to promote business growth in Germantown.


Eligible Businesses include:

All businesses in the defined area for the Village of Germantown.

For more details click HERE

For more info washcowisco.gov/watereducation


Water Education: Creating Shoreline Habitat

Tuesday, August 5

10:00AM-11:00AM

West Bend City Hall


Water Education: Managing Stormwater in your Backyard

Tuesday, August 12

6:00PM-7:00PM

Richfield Firehouse Station #1


GERMANTOWN SESSION Let's Learn about Water:

Stormwater Management & Tips for Homeowners

Tuesday, September 16

6:00PM-7:30PM

Old Germantown

County Executive Listening Sessions

Monday, August 25

11am

Trenton Town Hall

1071 Hwy 33 West Bend

5:30pm

Jackson Town Hall

3146 Division Rd, Jackson


Tuesday, August 26

11am

Barton Town Hall

3482 Town Hall Rd, Kewaskum

5:30pm

West Bend Town Hall

6355 County Truck Z, West Bend


Wednesday, August 27

9:00am

Addison Town Hall

127 First St, Allenton

Low-Cost Funding for Your Small Business

Get the funds you need to keep your small business moving forward with the Small Biz Loan.


WashCo Small Biz Loan at a Glance

Loan Amount: $25,000

Fixed Interest Rate: 5.50%

Term: 5 years

Amortization: Interest only payments only for 6 months followed by payments of principal and interest thereafter for the remaining 54 months of the note.


Click HERE for more.

These are just a few of the offerings available in August. Visit the SCORE website for more.


SEO Strategies to get your Business Found

The Franchise Advantage: Proven Systems for Building and Scaling your Business

From Overwhelmed to Organized - How a Virtual Assistant can help you

How to Create an AI Integration Plan

Think Like a CEO - How to Structure Your Business for Sustainable Growth


For more details on these online webinar sessions and more,

click HERE

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association

Center for Policy, Research and Engagement

Learn more here by visiting our website.

Special Offers

This is another FREE benefit to our members to promote a product or service to both consumers and businesses.

Your offer doesn't have to be about the price or dollars off. It can be an invitation to attend or participate in. It can be educational and/or informational.

Click Here* to sign-up to receive a Special Offer notice whenever one is added (*click on pencil & paper icon to sign up!) Anyone and everyone can sign-up.

Don't know your login to the Chamber site? Contact us so you can start making your membership work for you more online

Volunteering & Help Wanted

Looking for something new or need to post an opportunity?

The Germantown Chamber website has a section dedicated to

job listings, volunteering and community needs.

Germantown Community Scholarship Fund

  • Volunteers always needed for events
  • Become a scholarship donor today
  • 501c3 Treasurer Board Position available
  • Fundraising events include the Scholarship Dinner & Auction benefitting Germantown Seniors and the Mud Splash - Run for Teacher Funds to benefit Germantown teachers

Would you or your businesses like to support or be a part of this non-profit in Germantown?

Contact info@gcsfund.org for more information

Member News

Germantown Community

Blood Drive


Kiwanis & Germantown Library

Monday, August 4

12:30 - 6:00PM


Kiwanis & American Legion Post 1

Monday, September 8

1:00 - 6:00PM

Peach Day

Monday, August 4

9:00-10:30AM

Fleet Farm Germantown


Fleet Farm and Tree-Ripe Fruit Co. are teaming up to provide everything you need for canning fresh Georgia peaches this summer. Sweet Georgia peaches, Georgia Pecans, and New Mexico Pistachios will be available from Tree-Ripe at select Fleet Farm locations.

3000 County Hwy PV

West Bend

August Events

MOTOR MANIA DRAGS

August 12

3:00 PM – 10:00 PM


Carlin Buyerfest

August 20 & 21


Pleasant Valley Wisconsin - Native American Artifact Show

August 24

8AM-3PM

2025 Tournament Schedule

Kettle Hills Golf Course


All events are 18 holes unless otherwise noted.

Event entry fee includes golf, cart, F&B, tax & prize/raffle fund.


Click HERE for a link to the schedule

Kettle Hills Golf Course

Nearly 1,500 MPS Students Apply to MATC, UWM Before They Start Senior Year

M-Cubed Milwaukee Direct Admit exceeded 35% participation target


Nearly 1,500 high school juniors at Milwaukee Public Schools have already started their college journeys by applying to Milwaukee Area Technical College, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, or both.

The 1,497 juniors completed the free, simple M-Cubed Milwaukee Direct Admit form, a process that takes less than five minutes and requires no essays, no letters of recommendation, no test scores, attachments, or transcripts for the students to send.

Read more...

Biergartens at Old Falls Village

August 1 & 3

September 5 & 12

October 3-4, 10-11

Young Entrepreneurs

August 4 - August 8

The Tower Heritage Center


– Gain entrepreneurship skills

– Stand out on college applications

– Connect with expert entrepreneurs

Young Entrepreneurs is where ambitious teens gain foundational leadership skills. In five action-packed days, you’ll:

1. Hear from expert entrepreneurs

2. Tour local businesses

3. Learn to pitch your ideas

4. Nail a one-page business proposal

With this hands-on entrepreneurship experience – You’ll jumpstart your career, stand out on college applications and be ready to turn your next ‘great idea’ into a ‘great business.’

Your registration includes lunch, snacks, and beverages. Technology and materials will be provided.

Click here for more information

BINGO!  

Join us for Breakfast & Bingo at The Gables of Germantown

Wednesday, August 13

$5 per player*

Breakfast 9am

Bingo 9:30am. Enjoy a tasty breakfast, prizes and fun!

N109W17075 Ava Circle, Germantown

RSVP by July 1 at gables-events.com.

*The $5 payment is non-refundable and due upon registration.

Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in 2025! Questions? Call Becca at 262-345-1025 or email at rvana@capricommunities.com

August Programs

Youth

Lego at the Library, 8/13

Preschool Storytime 10am Tuesdays

Baby/Toddler Storytime 10am Wednesdays

Meet Your Neighbor Storytime 8/15

Family Fun Nights

Super Hero Training 6-7pm 8/14

*Adventure Academy ages 7-10, 2-3pm

Taste Test Challenge 8/5

Giant Twister Game 8/12

Tween Programs ages 10-12

Make it Crafts, 8/11

Tween Night 8/28

Teen Programs ages 13-18

College Q&A 8/8

Gogh with the Flow Teen Art Night 8/18

Adults

Adult Puzzle Days, 8/11

*Adult Crafts 8/13, 8/27

For all

End of Summer Bash 8/9


*Registration required

TASTE & LEARN NONPROFIT FAIR

Monthly, 8am-12:30m @ The Hub

Come learn about our non-profit partners.

Free food or beverage tasting at every booth.

August 15: Children & Family

Click HERE for the full schedule

Outdoor Pet Service

Sunday, August 10, 2025, 9:30am

St John UCC - Germantown


Summer Bingo Bash

August 17th, 2025

St John UCC - Germantown

Following 9:30am service

 

You are invited to the Summer Bingo Bash sponsored by the Women’s Guild at St.John UCC Germantown.

 

The fun will start after church services. 

Lunch will be served and there will be door prizes.

No charge

Invite family, friends, and your neighbors!

Please bring a wrapped Bingo prize (of at least a $5 value) for a rousing game of take away Bingo!!

Germantown Senior Center

Learn more about the activities and resources right here at the Germantown Senior Center.

For more information visit them at W162N11960 Park Ave or click here for more information

COMMUNITY NEWS

Our Board of Directors

Officers

President- Megan DeGeorge, WFA Staffing

Vice President- Dr. Christopher Reuter, Germantown School District

Treasurer- Randy Hellesen, TriCity National Bank


Directors

Sarah Bojarski, The Kind Gift Co.

Adam Chamorro, State Farm

Jen Gannon, Blissful Bites Desserts

Jennifer Gasper, J.W. Speaker Corp

Liz Juern, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin

Adam Konitzer, Gehl Food & Beverage

TJ Lane, Community Member

Ann Lebiecki, Lebiecki & Co, Shorewest Realtors

Daniel Levy, Latitude Cafe

Kelsey Lofberg, Dielectric Manufacturing

Doug Loman, Doug Loman Photography

Jonathan Mies, Milwaukee Area Technical College

Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce
Office: N112 W16760 Mequon Road
Mail: P. O. Box 12
Germantown, WI 53022
262.255.1812
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