Board of Directors Spotlight | |
I am Jill, the HR Director at Chick-fil-A, Drexel Town Square for the past 3 years. Before this I was a 3rd grade teacher, daycare director and Children’s Ministry Coordinator at a church. I have always had a heart for service and how I can help make my community and those around me better through the small ways we care for others.
I have two grown boys who are now in the trades and most often keep me just as busy as when they were toddlers. But, I wouldn’t trade that for anything! Raising children does not get easier, just different!
At Chick-fil-A, outside of the tasks that is part of my job, I love coaching and leading others. In life, business, growing personally and their future path. I never thought this is where I would be at this point in my life, but I know this is right where I am supposed to be and what I am supposed to be doing!
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You have the opportunity to save on sponsorship throughout the year! The 2023 Annual Sponsorship package options are detailed here. We aim to offer our sponsoring members maximum benefits for partnering with us. We hope you use this program to its fullest potential and encourage your business to send representatives to the listed events. | |
Schedule your year ahead! This year we're offering a promotion for your organization to send one representative to all 12 breakfasts for the price of 10! This promotion is set to close on 12/30/2022. | |
Don’t miss our upcoming events! See the following list of events with dates, times, and more! We look forward to seeing you soon. | |
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Chamber Networking Breakfast
Oak Creek Community Center
Wednesday, January 11th, 7:45 - 9:30 AM
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Kick off the new year networking with us at our breakfast!
One representative from each company can give a 30-second introduction sharing their company and their services. We encourage attendees to bring brochures, door prizes, and promotional material to distribute.
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Member Only - Self Defense Training
Fluid Ji Jitsu
Saturday, January 21st, 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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MEMBER ONLY EVENT
Free - Limit 2 members per company
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Many people have wanted to take a self-defense class because they know it could come in handy. This is your chance as a chamber member to attend a self-defense workshop on Saturday, January 21st at Fluid Jiu Jitsu!
Come learn how to combat many typical scenarios where self-defense is needed like hair pulling, arm grabs, wrist grabs, punch defense, choke defenses, situational awareness, and much more.
These workshops are designed to introduce people to the concepts of Brazilian jiu jitsu and use the mechanics of the human body as a tool to defend oneself. There is very limited striking in this system however the joint manipulation and leverage and technique make this style is far more effective when dealing with an aggressor who wishes to do you harm. No matter your age or physicality this workshop will benefit you.
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Luxe Golf Par-Tee!
Luxe Golf Bays
Thursday, January 26th, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
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Join us for our first-ever event at Luxe Golf for 2 hours of fun! There will be snacks, an assorted dessert platter, golf, and networking! The best part - you don't even need to know how to golf! Bring your colleagues, and enjoy a good time!
If you're a golfer, feel free to bring your own clubs. Otherwise, clubs will be included at each bay.
Want to sponsor? See our sponsorship here!
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A Night Of Stars
Polish Center of Wisconsin
Thursday, February 23, 4:30 - 8:30 PM
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You're invited to our Annual Awards Dinner Celebration on Thursday, February 23rd, 4:30pm - 8:30pm at the Polish Center of Wisconsin. Featuring Darcy Luoma, CEO & Founder of Darcy Luoma Coaching & Consulting as our Speaker.
Sponsorship opportunities are available!
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Interested in being the member spotlight or nominating a local business? Apply on our website here!
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Ascension Martial Arts Oak Creek | |
Meet our December Member Spotlight of the month, Ascension Martial Arts!
Chamber members for over 20+ years, AMA has been active in the community providing classes to all ages including working with day cares, libraries and providing women's only classes.
Congratulations to Kellie Wiggins & Daniel Youn with Ascension Martial Arts!
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Patricia Kind Photography | |
"My name is Patty Kind and I am a full service professional photographer. I love spending quality time getting to know my clients, serving them like royalty. I specialize in high school senior portraits, small business branding, and child portraits. Whether you're a parent wanting to capture your high school seniors youth and beauty before they head off to college, a small business owner needing help to elevate your brand, or a parent/grandparent wanting to preserve your child's innocence. I am here to help guide, direct and take care of all the questions you have and the ones you may not know to ask." | |
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360 Degree Painting of Racine | |
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We exist to Love People! We have a genuine interest in everyone who comes through our doors. We can't wait to get to know each and every person. | |
Alzheimer's Association of Wisconsin | |
Serving the state of Wisconsin, the Alzheimer's Association provides reliable information and care consultations; supportive services for families; educational opportunities; funding for dementia research; and advocacy efforts for public policy changes across the state. | |
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As a dedicated and detail-oriented tax accounting professional, Joan Prifti has been meeting the accounting needs of corporations and individuals in the Milwaukee area and across the United States for the past four years. He is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS, the highest credential IRS awards, granting him unlimited practice rights before the IRS. He specializes in preparing financial statements, tax preparation and audit representation.
Joan got his start in the accounting industry when he was a junior at Cardinal Stritch University where he interned for an accounting firm. After he graduated from Cardinal Stritch University with a bachelor’s in Accounting, Joan worked as Tax Consultant for a local office. There, his duties were to represent clients before Department of Revenue and IRS audit matters, help clients file tax information, checking the accuracy of all financial documents provided to ensure accuracy and transparency.
In 2021, Joan founded AA TAX LLC, a firm dedicated to Tax preparation and Audit representation as well as other financial services. His experience working with both corporations as well as individual clients has allowed him to easily navigate the financial world, giving his sound advice for careful planning to fulfill their long-term and short-term goals.
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Sponsoring one of the South Suburban Chamber’s events or programs is a high-impact, cost-efficient way to give your company exposure throughout the business community. Sponsorship of a Chamber program or event is budget-friendly for small to large businesses and gives your company:
- Increased brand exposure.
- Exclusive associations with high-profile business events featuring business leaders.
- Credible community exposure.
- Highly targeted advertising placement across a variety of print and web media.
- Access to new business relationships and potential customers.
For more information on how you can grow your business
through sponsorships, contact info@southsuburbanchamber.com
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Network Breakfast Pricing Increase | |
The Board of Directors would like to inform you that we are going to increase our breakfast pricing for the 2023 calendar year. Starting in January, we will be raising our member breakfast pricing to $17 and $35 for non-members. We encourage you to take advantage of our member promotion of getting 12 breakfasts for the price of 10 to help reduce the impact. | |
Chamber Networking Breakfast
Polish Center
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It was a packed house for our December Networking Breakfast at the Polish Center of Wisconsin!
Thank you to Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin for your generous sponsorship and to Lisa Grenfell, our guest speaker!
We awarded our December Member Spotlight to Ascension Martial Arts - AMA. Thank you to Kellie Wiggins & Daniel Youn for all your community contributions!
Shout out to Mark Borowski with Johnson Financial Group in Franklin for donating his raffle winnings back to the Polish Center!
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Dog Haus Ballpark Commons Now Open! | |
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We are so excited to Welcome Dog Haus Ballpark Commons to our community! What a perfect addition ROC Ventures has brought to Ballpark Commons Franklin... Gourmet Hot Dogs! Come check out this trendy new restaurant that is officially open to the public!
Welcome and Congratulations!
7055 S Ballpark Dr
Franklin WI 53132
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FJ Chiropractic Toy Drive | |
For every 5 toys donated, our office will give you 1 complimentary new patient visit, this includes the exam and X-rays. You will also be entered into our $100 Gift Card Drawing for Kwik Trip! You can now help out your friend or family member that needs chiropractic care! Call (414) 235-3676 or visit us at www.fjchiro.com. | |
UWM TechEd Frontiers Advantage | |
Employees invest in themselves by learning and upskilling so they can advance and future-proof their careers. Employers maximize efficiency by growing their own talent. People who are unemployed have another path back to the workforce. It's a win-win-win for everyone! Our chamber has partnered with UWM's TechEd Frontiers program to get a discount that you can enter during registration. Use code "CHAMBER" (all caps) when prompted during registration. You can learn more here!
- Affordable learning pathways delivered in an immersive and interactive online format.
- High-quality and high-demand offerings are informed by the labor market and validated by market research, as well as input from multiple industries and types of businesses.
- Built-in assessments at regular intervals make sure that learners are mastering the skills.
- Completing a TechEd pathway earns a digital badge that has metadata pinpointing your new knowledge, skills and abilities.
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Would you like to be featured in our monthly newsletter? Please submit a brief write-up about what you'd like included. If applicable, add a picture and the direct link to your business or where individuals can learn more: info@southsuburbanchamber.com
by January 13th.
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Schedule your free personal consultation with Michelle Bursch, Internet Marketing Consultant, with Internet Marketing Concepts, to learn more about your online member benefits to help grow your business and visibility on our website!
Click HERE to learn more about driving traffic to your business.
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In a time where the market is tough, we're here to help! If you or someone you know is looking for a position check out some of our member's openings! Have an opening? Publish it on our website for FREE!
If you have any questions about how to publish the job opening- please contact us at info@southsuburbanchamber.com
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Small Business Assistance
A project of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section
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The Business Law Section is launching a new initiative to provide eligible individuals and organizations with free non-litigation business law services they could not otherwise afford, especially on urgent legal needs arising in the wake of COVID-19.
Eligible participants can receive brief assistance on a wide variety of business law matters including:
- Finance and lending
- Insurance claims/coverage
- Commercial leases and contracts
- Tax
- Labor and employment
- Real estate
- Commercial debtor/creditor
- Regulatory compliance, including privacy and COVID-19 related requirements
Please learn more here.
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$10,000 MAIN STREET
BOUNCEBACK GRANTS
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Through the Main Street Bounceback Grants Program, you can get $10,000 to help you get set up in a commercial space. The more empty spaces we can fill with new restaurants, salons, stores, and other businesses, the more people it will bring into our commercial areas and through your doors.
The program was extended until 12/30/2022.
Your business will not qualify for grant funds if you are renewing an existing lease or will be vacating a commercial space to move to another.
To get the application process going, click here, and reach out to the regional partner serving your county.
Learn more about Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s vision for Wisconsin’s economic well-being here.
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Past- President
Doug Milinovich '23
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Director
Jill Wessel '24
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Director
James Kroening '24
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Director
Jeane Schell '23
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Director
Gail Varhula '23
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Director
Lindsay Rush '23
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Director
Justin Johnson '23
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Thank you to our Annual Sponsors | |
The South Suburban Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome the businesses below to the Chamber in 2022! Learn more about each member's business and the services they offer by clicking the business name below.
Don't forget to visit the directory the next time you're looking for products, services, or a fun night out with friends! Remember to support local businesses.
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Whether you own or manage a business, provide a service, or just want to be involved in your community, we invite you to join the South Suburban Chamber of Commerce!
Go to our website, www.southsuburbanchamber.com to learn of all the many benefits of being a member and see the directory of our current members - many are your friends and neighbors!
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