WELCOME BACK!

Welcome back to member investor NextEra Energy Resources!

NextEra Energy Resources develops, owns, and operates energy infrastructure across the United States and Canada. They are operational in 49 states, including Wisconsin.

Right now, they have two projects currently going through permitting at the Wisconsin Public Service Commission - Fox Solar (in Oconto County) and Akron Solar (in Adams County).

In Waupaca County, they are currently prospecting another solar project to the North of Clintonville and South of Embarrass.

They are excited to be back and were also the sponsor of Light Up Clintonville!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

MARKET MESSENGER

Welcome new Chamber Member Market Messenger, a division of Christiansen Printing, LLC! The Market Messenger was started in September of 2013 and covers local news in our area and surrounding counties! We are happy to have a partnership with them!

CHOICE HOLDINGS, LLC

Welcome our newest member, Choice Holdings, LLC!

Founded in 2011 and owned by Cody & Heather Bessette of Bear Creek, Choice Holdings specializes in commercial real estate, leasing several local properties. In 2023, they expanded with the addition of Choice Storage in Embarrass on County Hwy Y.

Most recently, they purchased the former Seasons Salon building, soon to be rebranded as South Main Studios. Renovations will begin with the interior, followed by exterior updates this summer—bringing fresh energy to the space. Plans include additional stylist stations, individual suites for independent artists, and a larger unit ideal for retail or a business meeting area, all benefiting from great foot traffic.

We’re excited to watch this project come to life—welcome to the Chamber, Choice Holdings, LLC!

CHRISTMAS IN CLINTONVILLE

Despite the cancellation of the parade, we still had a good time visiting with Santa on Saturday! Here's hoping for better weather next year! Thank you to all the sponsors that made this happen and to all the volunteers!

WELCOME NEW BOARD DIRECTORS!

Please welcome Britany Bussian from Schutt Industries, Tim Letter from Fox Communities Credit Union, and Amber Young from down Home on Main to our 2026 Board of Directors! They all come from backgrounds that are crucial to having a strong board. We look forward to what the new year brings!

Leaving our board this year are Shelley Krueger, Appeal Digital Image & Design; Kelly Trebus, Kelly Trebus State Farm Insurance Agent; and Todd Woodward from Seagrave Fire Apparatus. We thank them for the years they have served the Chamber and their community!

Thank you Bank First!

Bank First of Clintonville joined The Nutrition Mission in their Hydration for Hope campaign!! Several cases of water were donated for their mission!

BIG NEWS FROM CPSD!

Clintonville Students Medal (1st and 3rd) at Skills USA Competition

Clintonville Welding and Manufacturing classes have really been successful in recent competitions. Skills USA hosted a competition in which the best student welders across the state compete in various categories.



Parker Phillips earned 1st place in the SkillsUSA Welding Competition and received a $1,000 scholarship from the American Welding Society for his outstanding performance. Hunter Helms earned a bronze medal in the Weld Sculpture competition, showcasing exceptional creativity and craftsmanship. Great Job!!!

CHECK OUT THE WINTER NEWSLETTER FROM COMPASSIONATE CONNECTIONS CENTER!

Congratulations to Cobblestone Inn & Suites of Clintonville

on being a Property of the Year Top 5 Finalist! Keep up the good work!

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FROM FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

CLINTONVILLE REGIONAL CENTER!

ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!

FWD Seagrave Museum is looking for people in the area to consider volunteering to give tours during the months of May through October. If you have four hours a week to spare, it would enable them to have open hours every day during the months they are open!

They are also looking for any historical items related to the FWD Corporation, Eliaison Motor Toboggan, FWD-Wagner Tractor, Topp-Stewart Tractor, Seagrave Fire Apparatus, FWD Miller Special racecar, and Wisconsin Central and/or North Central Airlines. Photos, items of interest and memorabilia would help provide a destination museum for people to come to our community to visit!

If you are interested in volunteering or have some artifacts you would like to donate, please reach them at fwdseagravemuseum@gmail.com or 715-823-4011.

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!

EAA Chapter 1710 members Mathieu (President & Young Eagles Coordinator) and Lauren Labs (Secretary) want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas with their two four-legged kiddos, Zanna and Moose. It’s not every day you can get a picture with the Grinch while in the Florida Keys!

EAA Chapter 1710 members Mathieu (President & Young Eagles Coordinator) and Lauren Labs (Secretary) had a once-in-a-lifetime experience over Miami and along the coast on December 8th. They had the opportunity to fly with Jimmy Graham (Chairman of the EAA Young Eagles and former Packers TE) in his Huey. Mathieu said, “Taking the controls was incredible, and he was even playing Lynyrd Skynyrd and CCR while we flew.” When like-minded pilots get together, the unthinkable can happen, and thank you to everyone who has supported us through the Young Eagles program; this never would have been possible without you.

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