NEWS FOR 2025

We are now accepting NOMINATIONS for the South Suburban Chamber Annual Awards Dinner on February 20th at Bucyrus Club! Get Your Nominations In Today!

Nominate a Business Here

Save on the Entire Year! Get 12 breakfasts for the price of 10!

No need to register each month!

$170 for our 2025 Annual Breakfast Promotion!

Register for Annual Breakfast Deal

Members have the opportunity to save on sponsorship throughout the year! 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.


The South Suburban Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, thank you for considering an annual sponsorship investment in our mission. We appreciate your consideration and confidence in our efforts to enhance member visibility in the community, offer business opportunities, and support community events.

Register for Annual Sponsorship

UPCOMING EVENTS

Don’t miss our upcoming events! See the following list of events with dates, times, and more! We look forward to seeing you soon!

View Calendar of Events
Apply To Host An Event

CHAMBER NETWORKING BREAKFAST

MATC Oak Creek Campus

Wednesday, January 15th, 7:45AM- 9:30AM

Chamber Breakfasts are an excellent opportunity to network with Chamber members. 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.

Register Here

HAPPY HOUR

Ayra's Bourbon Lounge - Oak Creek

Thursday, January 30th, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

Join the South Suburban Chamber for their Happy Hour! There will be a cash bar, & networking! Bring your friends and colleagues, and enjoy some drinks and good company!

Learn more about Ayra's

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Kelly Kolodzinski with Renew Holistic Wellness

We honored Kelly Kolodzinski with Renew Holistic Wellness as our December Spotlight of the Month Winner for all of her support of the Chamber and our members! Kelly has served on the Board of Directors, is on our Health & Wellness Committee, and recently hosted an open house at her newly renovated space! Keep an eye out for her Spotlight Video shot by Visualize Digital media!

Learn more about Renew Holistic Wellness

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

TMC Marketing

Learn more about TMC Marketing

TMC Marketing specializes in helping businesses grow through tailored digital marketing and website solutions. Founded in 2021, we offer scalable services like SEO, social media management, paid ads, and website design. Our transparent, collaborative approach ensures clients are engaged every step of the way. Whether you're a small business or a growing mid-market company, we deliver data-driven strategies to enhance brand presence, connect with customers, and drive results.

Milwaukee County Zoo

The Milwaukee County Zoo will inspire public understanding, support, and participation in global conservation of animal species and their environment by creating a unifying bond between our visitors and the living earth and provide an environment for personal renewal and enjoyment for our guests by:

• Contributing to worldwide animal management, conservation, and research efforts

• Fostering sound physical, psychological, and social development for the animal groups in our care

• Sharing our knowledge with the intent to reinforce the human-animal-earth bond

• Improving the quality of our professional development, administration, and operating environment

• Striving for the financial self-sufficiency of the organization

• Continuing the public-private partnership with the Zoological Society of Milwaukee

Learn more about Milwaukee County Zoo

Anytime Fitnes

Learn more about Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness in Franklin is about helping people see result. No matter what the goals are being feeling better, weight loss, building muscle, being able to play with your kids, get up and down off the floor, and many more goals. We are here to help guide you to reach your short-term and long-term health goals. We are a warm and welcoming location to all who just want a membership or need extra help with a coach!

Landmark Credit Union Oak Creek Branch

I'm Christopher Sladek, Loan Officer with Landmark Credit Union in Oak Creek to the Chamber! I have over twenty years of mortgage lending experience and brought my expertise to Landmark in 2012. My combination of mortgage experience and excellent people skills makes me well versed in handling any potential buyer’s mortgage needs. While the mortgage process can be intimidating, I will try and make it easy and enjoyable. I will also take the time to answer all your questions and go over any concerns you may have. I am a graduate of UW-Madison and live in Franklin with my wife and two children. Feel free to contact me with any of your mortgage needs from a possible refinance, purchase or pre-approval. I will make sure your (and your client’s) experience at Landmark is a pleasant one. 

Learn more about Landmark Credit Union

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

Sponsoring one of the South Suburban Chamber’s events or programs is a high-impact, cost-efficient way to expose your company to 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

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Volunteering with the Salvation Army

Spreading the Holiday Spirit with The Salvation Army! Thanks to Knight Barry Title Inc, Ability Adventures LLC, Homewood Suites by Hilton Oak Creek Milwaukee, YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee, CORA Physical Therapy & First Federal Bank for volunteering this morning! 

Register to Ring Here

Renew Holistic Wellness Open House

Congrats to Renew Holistic Wellness for hosting a successful open house, and showcasing their amazing wellness practitioners and space. Renew Holistic Wellness has a newly expanded wellness center, a new classroom, and great shopping deals! check them out today!

Learn more about Renew Holistic Wellness

Chamber Breakfast at the Polish Center

Thank you to the Polish Center of Wisconsin and their amazing staff for hosting and sponsoring! Shout Out to the Oak Creek Lions Club for inviting Santa & starting a snowball fight and thank you to Dream Decorations for the fabulous festival balloon displays! 

We honored Kelly Kolodzinski with Renew Holistic Wellness as our Spotlight Winner; stay healthy this winter and check out everything they have to offer!

Learn more about The Polish Center of Wisconsin

Summit Credit Union Grand Opening

Congrats to Summit Credit Union on their Grand Opening! Visit their brand new location now open in Oak Creek on Drexel Ave! Thanks to Dee Von Drasek Photography for capturing these moments at this cool new space!

Learn more about Summit Credit Union

Anytime Fitness Grand Re-Opening

Congrats to Anytime Fitness Franklin East Rawson on their Grand Re-Opening! Visit their remodeled space and take advantage of their holiday discounts!

Learn more about Anytime Fitness

Forward TS is thrilled to join the South Suburban Chamber of Commerce. As we head towards the end of the year, we're excited to extend a special promotion to our fellow chamber members: enjoy 90 days of free prints and copies for new customers who purchase or lease a new copier by the end of the year.


Not in need of a copier? No problem! Forward TS provides a variety of technology solutions, including displays, phones, IT services, and more. Just mention your chamber membership, and we will collaborate to create tailored offers that meet your specific needs.

Learn more about Forward TS

Oak Creek High School is hosting FBLA Regionals and we need YOU! We are looking for community members to serve as judges for the competition.

Register Here

Brand New Chamber Member, TMC Marketing, is graciously offering our members the opportunity for a FREE VIDEO showcasing your business! First 12 to register get this exclusive deal! 

Register Here
Learn more about Tuna Traffic here

The Sports Bra Project increases access to sports for women and girls by removing barriers to participation. We provide sports bras to athletes who don’t have access to such a basic piece of equipment. And you can help — donate today!

Learn more about the Sports Bra Project

MobiliSE & FlexRide Milwaukee

FlexRide is coming to the Franklin & Oak Creek Area! Find out more about this on demand transportation option!

Find out more about FlexRide

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.



MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION

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

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.

JOB OPENINGS

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

Visit our website for more Job Openings

Small Business Assistance

A project of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section

The Business Law Section provides legal assistance to small businesses and small business owners in Wisconsin with non-litigation business law services they could not otherwise afford.​


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.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Dan Thielen '24

Oak Creek Franklin Joint School District

Vice President

Liz Peetz '24

Knight Barry Title, Inc.


Secretary

Jill Wessel '24

Chick-fil-A

Treasurer

Andy Thompson '24

Franklin Public Schools

Director

Aaron Zuege '25

A+ Mortgage 

Director

Shanda Caveney '25

Waterstone Bank


Director

Jeane Schell '25

Edward Jones



Director

Dave Paeske '25

Floor Coverings International

Director

Gail Varhula '25

Connect Cell- A UScellular Authorized Agent

Director

Penelope Kochanski '25

First On Site

Restoration

Director

Lorri Koutromanos '25

CCB Technology

Executive Director

Kristin Jastroch

South Suburban Chamber

Intern

Sophia Stauber

South Suburban Chamber

Patricia Kind Photography knocked it out of the park with our South Suburban Chamber Board photo shoot!


Thanks to Patti for her KIND, patient, and classy style she brings to capture her clients in their best light!

Book with Patricia Kind Photography now!

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Primere Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

NEW MEMBERS 2024

The South Suburban Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome the businesses below to the Chamber in 2024! 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.

Cheap Trips

South Milwaukee


Tuna Traffic

Caledonia


Team Kenney Real Estate

Franklin


V&J Hospitality Services

Milwaukee


CoolVu

Foxpoint


Tranquility Day Spa

Cudahy


Konstantakis Law Office

Greenfield


Outdoor Lifestyles

Oak Creek


Packard Automotive

Cudahy


Trattoria di Carlo Ristorante

Oak Creek


A3 Travel Group with Dream Vacations

Franklin


Brooks Communications + Community

South Milwaukee


Heyday Oak Creek

Oak Creek


Smart Asset Capital

Waukesha


Primerica

Greenfield


Adapt Technologies

Franklin


Exact Automation

Franklin


Villa St Francis

Milwaukee


Brookens Construction

Windsor


The American Cancer Society of Wisconsin

Pewaukee


St. John Properties, Inc.

Waukesha


Forte Theatre Company

Franklin


Aqua Massage MKE

Oak Creek


Jafora Fox Inc

Chicago


Summit Credit Union

Oak Creek


Kidcadia Play Cafe

Franklin


Forward TS

Milwaukee


Building Waters

Racine


TMC Marketing


Anytime Fitness

Franklin


Landmark Credit Union

Oak Creek


Radiant Healing Massage & Wellness

Greendale


Ultimate Ninjas

Oak Creek


Keller Williams Realty

Milwaukee


Ability Adventures

New Berlin


Sleep Inn & Mainstay Suites

Franklin


Milwaukee Balloon Company

Milwaukee


Newport Network Solutions

New Berlin


Dee Von Drasek Photography

Cudahy


Sugar and Spice Cupcakes

Racine


Qahwah House

Oak Creek


Avid Hotel

Oak Creek


The Laundry Shop

Franklin


Vizance

Racine


Heartland Signs and Graphics

Mount Pleasant


Rise Commercial District

Franklin


Communities of Crocus

Franklin


Fish Window Cleaning

Hales Corners


Nothing Bundt Cakes

Greenfield


Board & Brush

Oak Creek


Duffek Construction

Waukesha


Noble Catering & Events

Milwaukee


Franklin Educational Foundation

Franklin


CarePatrol of Greater Milwaukee & SE Wisconsin

Mukwonago


Khalek Construction

Oak Creek


Dream Decorations

Franklin


Creative Productions Dance Studio

Oak Creek


KB Excursions

Oak Creek


Secchi

Greendale


Likewise Partners

Minneapolis


Milwaukee County Zoo

Milwaukee

JOIN THE CHAMBER!

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!

Join Here!
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