First Edition, March 2021 |
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The Gala was a wonderful evening filled with fun, recognition, and friendships.
Special thanks to Chamber Ambassador and Photographer Joyce Paisley.
The photos are outstanding!
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Chamber Board President Keith Hammitt (Muskego Tire & Auto), Retiring Chief Richard Rens (Muskego Police), Detective/Incoming Chief Stephen Westphal (Muskego Police) |
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Muskego's Police and Fire Representatives
Thank you to all who attended from the Muskego Police Department and the Tess Corners Volunteer Fire Department.
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Thank you to Tess Corners Fire Department! Pictured are Waukesha County Supervisor Steve Whittow, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, Muskego Chamber Board President/Waukesha County Supervisor Keith Hammitt, Tess Corners Fire Chief Marty Rukavina, Muskego Mayor Rick Petfalski, State Representative Chuck Wichgers |
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Thank you to
Village of Big Bend Police Department!
Pictured are Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, Muskego Chamber Board President/Waukesha County Supervisor Keith Hammitt, Big Bend Police Sergeant Jamie Aide, State Representative Chuck Wichgers,
Muskego Mayor Rick Petfalski, (not pictured but in presentation was Waukesha County Supervisor Steve Whittow)
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Thank you to
Village of Big Bend Fire Department!
Pictured are Waukesha County Supervisor Steve Whittow, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, Muskego Chamber Board President/Waukesha County Supervisor Keith Hammitt, Big Bend Fire Chief John Ludwig, State Representative Chuck Wichgers, Muskego Mayor Rick Petfalski
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Great group of business people supporting our police officers. (Shown in uniform is Muskego Police Sergeant Shawn Diedrich) |
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Thank you to Wind Lake Volunteer Fire Company! Pictured are Waukesha County Supervisor Steve Whittow, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, Muskego Chamber Board President/Waukesha County Supervisor Keith Hammitt, Wind Lake Fire Company President Willy Ellertson, State Representative Chuck Wichgers, Muskego Mayor Rick Petfalski |
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We were proud to have both of our Muskego Police K9 Units represented. Many of our businesses donate toward our K9 program. Pictured from left to right: Officer Andrew Sundstorm and K9 Officer Obi, Chamber Executive Director Krisann Durnford, Sergeant Shawn Diedrich and K9 Officer Sirius |
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Congratulations to the Winners of our 2020 Business Awards! |
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Special recognition and Honorary Membership given to Gary Boisits who has served the Chamber as Board Member and our community for 30 plus years. Pictured are Chamber Board President Keith Hammitt and Board Member Gary Boisits. |
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Board Member of the Year 2020
Stephen Shelly (Brew City Accounting & Tax)
Pictured are State Representative Chuck Wichgers, Chamber Board President Keith Hammitt, Board Treasurer Stephen Shelly, Board Vice President Rob Schopf
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Ambassador of the Year 2020
Deb Schroeder (Realty Executives Integrity)
Pictured are State Representative Chuck Wichgers, Chamber Board President Keith Hammitt, Ambassador Deb Schroeder, Board Vice President Rob Schopf
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Volunteer of the Year 2020
Jeff Hoeser (American Solutions for Business)
Pictured are State Representative Chuck Wichgers, Chamber Board President Keith Hammitt, Board Member Jeff Hoeser (also the Chamber's Community Festival/Parade Volunteer), Board Vice President Rob Schopf
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2021 Student Volunteer Scholarship
Technical College
Miss Kathrine Nobel
Pictured with Chamber Executive Director
Krisann Durnford
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2021 Student Volunteer Scholarship
4-Year College/University
Miss Anoushka Prasad
Pictured with Chamber Executive Director
Krisann Durnford
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2020 Business of the Year
Vintage Grounds Coffeehouse
Pictured are Chamber Board President Keith Hammitt
Owners Erin & Ryan Zielinski
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2020 Business of the Year Nominees
Bonnie Johnson-Caylor of RE/MAX Realty 100
Erin Zielinski of Vintage Grounds Coffeehouse
School Board President Chris Buckmaster of Muskego Norway Schools
Becky Hartwig of Freebird Boutique
Also pictured: State Representative Chuck Wichgers, Chamber Board President Keith Hammitt, Chamber Board Vice President Rob Schopf
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The American Flags along our Road Ways Look Great!
They make you proud to be an American and Muskego Citizen. That display, and others, are possible because of the American Flag Project operated by American Legion Post 356 in cooperation with the City of Muskego and supported by the businesses and citizens of Muskego. The flags will be going up soon. They fly from spring through Veteran's Day. These flags serve as a recognition and reminder of the sacrifices of past and present Armed Forces members, their families and other patriots who serve our nation.
Funds for this impressive display come from the citizens of Muskego, individuals and businesses. Please consider sponsoring a flag or several. For just $20 per flag, you can help our community look impressive and honor those who work to preserve our freedom.
Contact Fred Rahm at 414-828-3733.
Checks can be made out to American Flag Project, PO Box 92. Muskego, WI 53150
The name you are dedicating a flag to will be read at the Flag Retirement Ceremony held the second Saturday of October.
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Waukesha County Offers Help to Those Struggling from the Pandemic
From Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow: If you, or someone you know, needs help paying rent or utilities because financial hardships related to the pandemic, a new program can help. Applications are now being accepted for the new Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) through our partners Community Advocates. You can apply here: https://webportalapp.com/sp/communityadvocates-application.
Pandemic Ignited a Housing Boom
Residential home sales are hitting peaks last seen in 2006, just before the bubble burst, but this time mortgages are stricter, down payments are higher, and a tight supply is supporting prices. Read More
Wisconsin Made the Podcast
Manufacturing creates economic growth and is the engine that drives the Wisconsin economy. On the Wisconsin Made, The Podcast, host Nick Novak takes you inside the vibrancy of Wisconsin manufacturers as he sits down with business leaders in the industry. This podcast is in association with the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year program, a premiere annual awards program celebrating excellence in manufacturing in the state of Wisconsin. View the Landing Page for Podcast Links
Area Code Required to Make Local Calls
People in Wisconsin will soon have to dial local numbers using 10 digits — the area code and the seven-digit phone number. Currently, people in Wisconsin can place a call to a number in the same area code without dialing the area code. That option will end Oct. 23. This will affect both landlines and cellphones and all of Wisconsin's six area codes — 262, 414, 534, 608, 715 and 920 — as well as more than two dozen other states that have not already switched to 10-digit dialing.
The change is because the Federal Communications Commission is establishing 988 as the new, nationwide, phone number for suicide prevention and mental health help. Until the two-year transition is complete in July 2022, people in need of the hotline should continue to dial 800-273-8255 (800-273-TALK). Read the Article
Retail Sales, Manufacturing Slip Ahead of Expected Spring Rebound
U.S. retailers and manufacturers slumped in February due to winter storms and supply-chain disruptions, but a broader economic rebound appears poised to accelerate this spring because of the easing pandemic and another round of government stimulus.
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