February 2026 Chamber Newsletter | | |
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!
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Wendland Nursery Greenhouse
Ribbon Cutting & Dedication
Saturday, May 9
11AM
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What's the Buzz Networking
Germantown Chamber & The Chamber of Greater Menomonee Falls & Sussex
Wednesday, February 4
7:30-9:00AM
Grace Commons, Menomonee Falls
Light breakfast, networking and be prepared with your 30 second commercial & discussion about BUZZ topic
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WIN - Washington County Interactive Networking
Germantown, Hartford & West Bend Chambers
Friday, February 20
7:30-9:00AM
Location: Quad Graphics, Hartford
Breakfast, Networking, and be prepared with your 30-second commercial
| | | | When you visit our community events calendar, you can click on each event and set a reminder. You can specify how many days before the event you want the reminder and what e-mail you would like the notice to go to. Don't miss out on anything now! | | |
2025 Community Awards
Congratulations to
Sandy Dobrogowski - Citizen of the Year
BuB's Irish Pub - Business of the Year
Lynn Grgich - Leadership Germantown Award
Join us on April 22, registration open soon!
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The January Session of the Class of 2026 was in West Bend and the class got to learn more about the resources provided in the county and complete Real Colors Part 2.
The day started at the Tower Heritage Center, moved to the Government Center and ended at Drug Treatment Court and was packed full of learning and fun.
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Class of 2026 Projects have started! If you would like to show your support to one of these projects, contact the Chamber office at executivedirector@germantownchamber.org.
The Class is working to help the following organizations
Friends of Germantown K9
- raising funds to retrofit a new Police Car to be suitable for a K9 officer
Germantown School District
- creating new connections in the community for school supply donations to support Germantown students in need of school supplies all throughout the year. See the Share the Love School Supply Drive Flyer.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County
- bringing knowledge to Germantown about the need for "Bigs" for about 20 Germantown kids who are in need of a "Big". The Baseball Tailgate party will provide a fun event for these "Littles" and the community but to also raise awareness of how people can support the organization and the kids. See the Baseball Tailgate flyer.
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Business Loan Pool
SUPPORTING LOCAL GROWTH THROUGH BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM
The Village of Germantown, in partnership with Bank Five Nine, has established Business Loan Pool to help provide gap resources for new and expanding businesses.
For more information about this program, check out our Germantown Loan Pool Brochure. To start the application process, please complete and return the application.
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Turn information into impact.
We put geo-referenced workforce and business data to work—helping you choose the best location, understand your market, and make smart decisions.
Click here for more information.
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These are just a few of the offerings available in February. Visit the SCORE website for more.
How to use Google Workspace in your Business
Keeping More at Tax Time with Smart Bookkeeping
Health Insurance 101 for Small Businesses
For more details on these online webinar sessions and more, click HERE
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The Special Offer section of our website 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
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WCHS Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are critical parts of non-profits throughout the world, including here at WCHS. Our volunteers not only help to lighten the load of our staff, but by donating their time and talents, volunteers ensure that shelter operations can progress to a new level by assisting in socializing the animals, cleaning the shelter and helping at events and fundraisers. Staff and volunteers work together not only in animal care giving, but also in sharing the WCHS mission throughout the shelter and the community.
More information click here.
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Seeking Event Custodial Support (ECS) Staff
Make memorable experiences for our clients! As an Event Support Staff team member, you will help guests feel welcome and ensure that they enjoy themselves while immersed in their time with us. Join our team of rotational, part-time staff! Contact the Washington County Fair Park offices at info@wcfairpark.com for immediate openings.
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Germantown Performing Arts Center
See what is going the rest of the 2025-2026 season!
Click here to see all the amazing options.
The PAC is conveniently located at Germantown High School.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College has opened a biotechnology lab at its downtown Milwaukee campus, where students participating in the college’s new biotechnology laboratory technician program will train.
The $1.95 million facility spans 2,000 square feet on the 6th floor of MATC’s main building, located at 1015 N. 6th St. MATC hosted a grand opening for the space on Jan. 14.
The space and program were created in partnership with the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub.
To read the rest of the article click here...
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The Tower Heritage Center
Your Occasion Deserves a Memorable Setting
When it comes to life’s special occasions, you should not have to settle for the unnatural light, mainstream styles, overused or charmless surroundings, and the same photo backdrop as every other event.
We are here to offer you an unforgettable setting and the essential amenities needed to host your event. This venue is not for just any event - it is here for life’s special occasions. Designed in mind for the moments you want to remember for years to come.
When you are ready to bring your vision to life, we invite you to explore our spaces and discover the perfect backdrop for your event.
Click here for more information.
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Kissing Booth Pet Photoshoot
Saturday, February 14, 10AM-1PM
Washington County Humane Society
Love is all around, especially at Washington County Humane Society!
This Valentine's Day, sign your pet up to be the envy of cupid himself in our Kissing Booth Pet Photoshoot.
Your 10-minute mini session includes all set pieces and costumes and a high resolution photo file to be sent after the shoot. Explore more options for physical photo prints, frames and more!
All pets welcome! Book your mini session here.
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Join Wendland Nursery for Valentines!
Stop into our Greenhouse and create your own 12-stem flower bouquet at our Pop-Up Flower Bar! Come alone, with a partner, with a child, give as a gift, make for yourself… who doesn’t enjoy flowers on Valentines! Choose from Roses, Tulips, Carnations, Hydrangeas, Tree Fern, Eucalyptus, Salal and more!
Pop Up Flower Bar will be open on:
Thursday February 12th, 11am-6pm
Friday February 13th, 11am-6pm
Saturday February 14th, 10am – 3pm
$34.99 per 12 stem fresh bouquet
*Only while supplies last, vases, balloons and more are available for additional fee.
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Faith Lutheran Church Updates
- The Germantown Village Board approved sale of the 5.4-acre site on our southern grass section of the property. There will be 36-unit multi-family open concept floor plans with private entrances, attached garages, and private enclosed yards
- A sprinkler head caused flooding in over 75% of the sanctuary, the narthex conference room, and hallways into Sunday school classrooms. Any community assistance of donations is appreciated to help with this reconstruction. Looking forward to a Spring rededication event!
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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
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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
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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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