July 2025 Chamber Newsletter | | |
What's the Buzz
Networking
Germantown Chamber & The Chamber of Greater Menomonee Falls & Sussex
Wednesday, July 2
7:30am-9:00am
Location:
Grace Commons CLUB HOUSE
Menomonee Falls
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WIN - Washington County Interactive Networking
Join us for WIN Networking this month with Germantown, Hartford & West Bend Chamber members!
Friday, June 20
7:30am-9:00am
Location: Relish Germantown
Be prepared with your 30-second commercial
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BRING A YOUNG PROFESSIONAL
THIS MONTH!
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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?
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THANK YOU to everyone who golfed, volunteered, sponsored, donated raffles and shared our event.
We had a full outing and could not have done it with your support!
We look forward to seeing you next year!
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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
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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
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The Village of Germantown Business Loan Pool has been established to:
-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
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For more info washcowisco.gov/watereducation
Water Education Booth
July 22-23, 2025
10:00AM -2:00PM Washington County Fair Park
Water Education: Homeowners Tips & Tricks
July 25, 2025
10:00AM – 12:00PM West Bend Community Library
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Check out the I DO wall!
County Clerk & Register of Deeds Saturday Hours
Saturday, July 19
8AM-11AM
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Low-Cost Funding for Your Small Business
Get the funds you need to keep your small business moving forward with the Small Biz Loan.
Small businesses often run into obstacles when seeking funds to invest in growing their businesses. To help expand funding options available to Washington County small business owners, EDWC has carved out a portion of Washington County’s Impact Loan Fund to create the Small Biz Loan program.
EDWC provides low-cost financing primarily to existing companies growing or relocating their businesses in Washington County. Our funds are readily available in amounts $100,000 – $1,000,000.
- Funds often count as equity when making a purchase
- Terms and amortizations of up to 25 years
- Fixed rates for extended periods
- No pre-payment penalties in most cases
- Reasonable fees
- Flexible, creative and/or subordinate collateral options
- Local decision making
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.
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These are just a few of the offerings available in July. Visit the SCORE website for more.
Quickbooks for Non-profits
Reach Customers Online with Google
Starting your Own Business 101
Leverage LinkedIn for Business Growth
Why do I need a Business Plan & How to create one
Dangerous Myth of Easing Marketing: Using AI - How it really works
The Business Case for Business Systemization
Lean Canvas-Quick Idea Evaluation
A Blueprint for Successful Non-profits
Learn the Basics of Google Ads
Marketing in a Digital World
Social Media Success Made Simple
For more details on these online webinar sessions and more,
click HERE
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Wisconsin Early Childhood Association
Center for Policy, Research and Engagement
Learn more here by visiting our website.
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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
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Washington County Fair July 22 - July 27
Washington County Fair Park
Be a part of the fun and volunteer at the Washington County Fair
Click here for more
NOW HIRING
EVENT CUSTODIAL SUPPORT STAFF
Click here for more inormation
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Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County
At Interfaith Caregivers, we’re here to lend a helping hand to seniors in our community. Provide a ride, shovel a sidewalk, go grocery shopping or pay a visit, we have so many opportunities for you to help! Whether you have a group or want to volunteer solo, have an hour or all day, Interfaith has a way for you to make a difference helping your elderly neighbor.
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Looking for Summer Employment
We have been contacted at the Chamber office for employment positions for youths age 15 years old. If you have opportunities for high school students at this age level, please contact us at the Chamber.
Lynn or call 262-255-1812
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Germantown Community
Blood Drive
Kiwanis & American Legion Post 1
Monday, July 7
1:00 - 6:00PM
Kiwanis & Germantown Library
Monday, August 4
12:30 - 6:00PM
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Peach Day
Tuesday, July 15
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.
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Germantown Performing Arts Center
Mean Girls Jr
July 18-19
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Monday, July 14
Tickets click here
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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
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Logging On: Artificial Intelligence Tool Now Accessible to All at MATC
College first in state to make AI available to every student, faculty and staff member
Milwaukee Area Technical College is on the sharpest cutting edge of artificial intelligence technology. MATC is the first college in Wisconsin, and one of the few in the Midwest, to make AI accessible to all students, faculty and staff.
Simply by logging on to their MATC Google account, everyone at the college can access Google’s Gemini app and NotebookLM, two key AI tools. Critically important, both are FERPA compliant,said Donald Kasprzak, the college’s director of information security.
“I truly believe this initiative will position our college in a way that will surprise our community partners, our stakeholders and our students,” Kasprzak said. “No other college in Wisconsin is currently deploying an AI service to every employee and student, regardless of their class enrollment. Read more...
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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
| | | Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in 2025! Questions? Call Becca at 262-345-1025 or email at rvana@capricommunities.com | | |
Stars, stripes and BINGO!
Join us for Breakfast & Bingo at The Gables of Germantown
Wednesday, July 9
$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.
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June Programs
Youth
Lego at the Library, 7/9
Preschool Storytime 10am Tuesdays
Baby/Toddler Storytime 10am Wednesdays
Meet Your Neighbor Storytime 7/18
Family Fun Nights
Quiz Quest 6-7pm 7/10
*Adventure Academy ages 7-10, 2-3pm
Notes of Kindness 7/1
Improv Games 7/8
Collaborative Writing Workshop 7/15
Glow in the Dark Bingo 7/22
Suncatchers 7/29
Tween Programs ages 10-12
Instrument Petting Zoo 7/12
Wicked Movie Watch Party 7/19
Tween Night 7/24
Teen Programs ages 13-18
Teen Art Nights: Gogh with the Flow 7/21
Adults
Adult Puzzle Days, 7/14
*Adult Crafts 7/2, 7/9, 7/23
*registration required
Library Closed July 4 & 5
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Looking Ahead:
Summer Reading Challenge
until August 9
Robert's Fundraiser 7/14
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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.
July 18: Health & Wellbeing
Click HERE for the full schedule
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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, Community Member
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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