May 2016


IN THIS ISSUE...



Josh Marron
Middleton Community Bank
Board President
President's Message

Change is definitely among us these days in much of our everyday landscapes. Politics, families, economic trends, topography, and really life itself seems to be constantly on the move. Just looking out my office window, I can see three pieces of heavy equipment at what was once the Bowling Green, now visibly a parking lot with a large pile of dirt. Positive changes to come for that site no doubt. And when it comes to an appropriate word to describe what is happening at the chamber office, I can't think of a more appropriate word than Change.

After 30 years of opening our doors each day at 7507 Hubbard Avenue, we will be moving to a new location at 7427 Elmwood Avenue (quite literally as you read this message the move will be taking place). I like to think of this as the next chapter in the continued commitment to serve the entire membership of the Middleton Chamber through a fresh and renewed space.

The new location will be a friendly, welcoming and useable space that we will be proud to call "home". The decision to remain in downtown Middleton was of great importance to the board and staff, in an effort to continue to ensure the synergy of what this chamber represents remains solid. I know you will all find the space to be a great addition to the community. A "change" that we all can be excited about!

It was my pleasure to host our annual Past Presidents Breakfast on April 12th. We had 19 past Chamber presidents in attendance, from as far back as 1977 to the rookie, Bob V. It was an awesome experience to fathom the decades of service to Middleton this group has come to represent, and offered a great opportunity to talk about all the changes that have happened within the chamber since 1952. One past president was impressed with our current initiatives and the issues we face vs. those in the past, growth vs survival. It seemed that everyone walked away with a positive energy about where the Chamber is headed.

I recently read a great quote from a newsletter I was given... "By changing nothing, nothing changes". On behalf of the staff and the entire board of directors, I look forward to seeing many of you at our new location in the near future. As always, I can't thank each of you enough for all you do for the chamber. Your continued enthusiasm and commitment as members are what has made all this great change possible!


Cheers!
Josh
Upcoming Chamber Events
 
May 5, 7:30am
Get Moving Middleton (Register)
Hilton Garden Inn

May 9, 11:30am

Ambassador Committee
Gilda's Club

May
11, 7am
Golf Outing Registration Opens

May 11, 8am (7:45 Registration)
Ask the Expert - Internet Marketing Strategy (Register)
Edgewood College - Middleton Campus

May 11, 12pm
Golf Outing Committee
Pleasant View Clubhouse

May 11, 5:30pm
Ribbon Cutting
Maven Hair Studio - 6661 University Avenue

May 12, 4pm
Biz Trolley Tour (Register) - Middleton Outreach Ministry & Frank Distributors
Middleton Chamber Office

May 17, 11:45am
Lu
nch & Learn: Recruiting & Interviewing (Register)
Middleton Co
mmunity Bank

May 17, 5-7pm
Business Social Hour (Register)
8000 Excelsior Building - Baird, Borakove|Osman, SupraNet, US Bank & Yahara Software

May 18, 12pm
Economic Development: ATC, PowerForward (Register)
Wisconsin Bank & Trust

May 18, 5-8pm
Open House & Ribbon Cutting (6pm)
The Storage Guy - Schneider Storage, 6814 Schneider Road

May 19, 5:30-7pm
Open House & Ribbon Cutting
Choice Floors - 2404 W Beltline Frontage Road

May 26, 5:30-7:30pm
Annual Chamber Sports Night (Register as Individual or Team)
Keva Sports Center


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Welcome  -  New Members
  








Bill's Towing & Auto Repair 
8617 Fairway Place  
(608) 833-4911    
www.billstowing.biz


Charles Schwab
8333 Greenway Blvd., Ste 180
(608) 824-2030
client.schwab.com/public/ branchlocator/accessschwab.aspx







Engineered Construction, Inc.
525 Commerce Pkwy, Verona
(608) 845-7930  
www.engineeredconstruction.com



Middleton Ridge Apartments
7113 Belle Fontaine Blvd
(608) 831-4877  
www.srmproperties.com/
middletonridge.html






Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
 
5940 Seminole Centre Ct, Ste 310  
(608) 661-7900    
www.realtyexecutivescs.com


Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
Jean Knickelbine

5940 Seminole Centre Ct, Ste 310
(608) 345-2600  
www.realtyexecutives.com/Agent/
Jean-Knickelbine


Snowforest

313 Price Place, Suite 5
(608) 338-5018  
www.snowforest.co






St. Croix Hospice, LLC

Baraboo
(608) 448-4200  
www.stcroixhospice.com


  
Members on the Move
Announcements|Awards|Hires & Promotions
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SVA Professionals Earn CFP Certification, SVA Plumb Financial professionals Sue Peck and Drew Melby have earned the CFP certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.

Park Bank Financial Scholars Program Expands, Local Madison High Schools are taking advantage of the Park Bank Financial Scholars Program, an online literacy program that is fully funded by Park Bank.

Grief Camp for Kids Scheduled for May, Registration is now open for Home Health United's Camp GLOW.

ALTUS Announces April Sales & Leases, ALTUS Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Dan Roseliep has completed the sale of One Merkle-Korff Lane in Darlington, WI.

Last Development Site on Greenway Corridor Gets Green Light, The drive of the 20,300 vehicles that travel Greenway Boulevard each day will soon notice an impressive new building taking shape in the neighborhood.

Restoring Hope Celebrates Record Month,  Restoring Hope Transplant House started the new year with our busiest January ever in terms of overall guest room stays. Followed by our busiest February and March was the busiest month on record, ever!

Starion Breaks Ground on Sun Prairie Branch, Starion Financial broke ground on a new bank branch in Sun Prairie at 350 South Grand Avenue.

C oldwell Banker Announces March Stats, Coldwell Banker Success is pleased to share the March 2016 Real Estate Statistics.

The Bruce Company Acquires New Company, The Bruce Company, one of the nation's top 100 landscape contract businesses and the largest in Wisconsin, announced the acquisition of Landscape Care Company, located in Verona, WI.


AWARDS

Haumersen Honored with Inspiration Award, Scott Haumersen, CPA, CGMA, Partner at Wegner CPas is being honored with the Inspiration Award by the Urban League of Greater Madison Young Professionals.

Fearing's Wins Awards, Fearing's Audio Video Security of Madison and Milwaukee works with an eye on making a difference for you--our customers, communities and world.  Our team is honored to partner on projects with businesses that feel the same.


HIRES & PROMOTIONS
Janet L. Gray Named CEO of Total Awards & Promotions, Total Awards & Promotions has named Janet L. Gray as the company's Chief Executive Officer.

Wedige Joins Settlers Team, Settlers Bank is excited to announce the addition of Eric Wedige to the team as IT/Operations User Support Specialist.

Be Inspired Welcomes New Team Member, Troy Brohmer has joined the Be Inspired Salon team as Front Desk Salon Support. 

Settlers Announces Staff Promotions, Settlers Bank Board of Directors and Executive Management are please to announce the promotion of Brooke Tiedt, Colleen Whaley and Eric Walters.

Schmidt Promoted to Vice President, Eric Schmidt has been promoted to Vice President at CG Schmidt.


Member Events
5/1

Blueberrian Tapping Event, Granite City Food & Brewery
5/5

DMBA Spring Wine Walk, Member Businesses
5/6

4 Ways to Feel Healthier, Blue Jewel Coaching
5/6

"The Moment is Fleeting" Art Exhibit, Holy Wisdom Monastery
5/8

Mother's Day Brunch, Granite City Food & Brewery
More Info
5/9

Volunteer Orientation, Agrace
5/11

SBA Loan Programs & Services, SCORE Madison
More Info
5/12

Apps & Taps at Ale Asylum, REACH-A-Child
More Info
5/16

Battling Cancer Golf Classic, Springs Window Fashions
5/18

80/20 for Non-Profits, Smith & Gesteland
5/19

Open House, Dream House Dream Kitchens
5/20

Putt Putt Fore Kids - Registration Deadline, REACH-A-Child
More Info



April Renewals
Accu-Clime Mechanical
Services LLC

ALTUS Commercial Real Estate

Bristled Boar Saloon

Carolyn Alane Tretina

CORE Health & Fitness

Fristam Pumps USA

Haley Palmersheim, S.C.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites - Madison West

Home Savings Bank

Incredible Windows! LLC

J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.

Kraemer Development, LLC

Liberty Mutual Insurance - Jason Guttenberg

Livesey Company

Middleton Comm United Church of Christ

Middleton Travel Inc.

Murphy Desmond, S.C.

National Electrostatics Corporation

Neider & Boucher S.C.

NSI, A Division of West Bend Mutual

Paychex Inc.

PDQ Food Stores, Inc.

Primrose School of Middleton

Rhyme Business Products

Roman Candle Pizzeria

Rush Wisconsin Soccer Club

Savant Capital Management

Simply Savvy
Skyline Services, Inc.

Starbucks - Greenway Station

Starbucks - Middleton Hills

Stark Company Realtors - Browning

Stark Company Realtors -
Li

Staybridge Suites
Middleton/Madison West

Stroud Real Estate at
First Weber

The Center for Play Therapy

TRICOR Inc.

UW Madison Small Business
Development Center

Wealth and Wisdom of WI

Wussow Chiropractic

ZDA Inc


Celebrating 5 Years 
5Nines, LLC
CP Heating & Cooling

Celebrating 10 Years 
Baer Insurance Services
Pipers Mechanical Inc.
 
Celebrating 15 Years 
Haley Palmersheim, S.C.   
 

Thank You for Your Continued Membership!