October 2025 Chamber Newsletter | | |
Kwik Trip
N112W18741 Mequon Rd, Germantown
262-253-1007
Website
Facebook & Instagram
What began as a single store in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has grown into a trusted name across the Midwest. Since day one, Kwik Trip, Inc. has remained family-owned and committed to doing things the right way: from making our own products to putting people first. Today, we operate almost 900 stores and employ more than 38,000 co-workers, all working toward the same goal: to make a difference in the lives of our guests every day.
Visit us at our new location in Germantown soon!
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Bright Eyed Productions
E-mail
Facebook & Instagram
Bright Eyed Productions is a local production company that prides itself in meeting all of our clients needs. From Photography, Video, Live Sound/Lights, Equipment Rental, Photo Booths, and so much more!
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RISE Commercial District 2909 Rise Way, Jackson
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Website
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RISE Commercial District offers office space for lease, small warehouse space for lease, and business storage space for lease. But, we don’t just offer these business spaces and leave our tenants to grow on their own. We take pride in being a turn-key facility for our businesses, whatever their needs may be. Looking for small warehouse space in Richfield that doesn’t nickel-and-dime you? RISE Commercial District has you covered. Our climate-controlled, all-inclusive units are conveniently located in Jackson, so inventory can roll in, couriers can roll out, customers can drop by, and you can pop over from home without burning time in traffic.
- Flexible Lease Terms
- Utilities Include
- Shared Amenities
- 24/7 Security
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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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In early September, we celebrated the first anniversary of Relish Supper Club with a Ribbon Cutting. What a fun time with old fashioneds, cake and alot of networking. Make a point to visit Relish very soon!
In mid-September, we joined Visit Washington County Visitors Bureau and visited Apple Works Winery. We were introduced to their new event venue during our Business after Hours and the night capped off with a Ribbon Cutting. Good wine, good networking was had by all! Be sure to stop by their Tasting Room and check out all their offerings for your next event!
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What's the Buzz
Networking
Germantown Chamber & The Chamber of Greater Menomonee Falls & Sussex
Wednesday, October 1
7:30-9:00AM
Grace Commons, Menomonee Falls
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, October 17
7:30-9:00AM
Location: The Threshold, West Bend
Be prepared with your 30-second commercial
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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?
| | Meet the Leadership Germantown Class of 2026! | | |
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The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce is honored to be supporting the US Small Business Administration (SBA) in their stay in Washington County to provide assistance and inform homeowners, renters, businesses and most private non-profits in Washington County who were adversely affected by the severe storms, winds, flooding, and mudslides on August 9-12, 2025 that they can apply for a low-interest rate disaster loan to repair or replace their disaster-damaged property.
The SBA will be located at the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce in October during office hours of Monday-Friday, 9AM-4PM to provide assistance and resources. Feel free to share this with anyone you think will need it.
https://www.germantownchamber.org/education-seminars
| | REGISTER TO ATTEND the Business Loan Pool Seminar! Click here... | | |
Low-Cost Funding for Your Small Business
Get the funds you need to keep your small business moving forward with the Small Biz Loan.
Does My Business Qualify?
Before beginning the application process, be sure you can answer “yes” to the qualifications below:
- My business is located in Washington County.
- My business has been operating for the last 12 months.
- My business has 15 or fewer full-time employees.
- My business is for-profit and privately-owned.
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 October. Visit the SCORE website for more.
Harnessing Generative AI
Buying a Business 101
How to Write a 1 Page Business Plan
Save Thousands with Smart Bookkeeping
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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PAC Community Series Friday October 3, 7pm
Germantown Performing Arts Center
A fundraiser supporting the Richfield and Germantown Fire Departments.
For tickets: https://gtownpac.vbotickets.com/events
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3000 County Hwy PV
West Bend
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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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More information at
WCHS Oktoberfest
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WCHS Oktoberfest is an annual fundraising event benefiting the Washington County Humane Society presented by Jeff’s Spirits on Main! Join us to sample beer, seltzer, and wine against a backdrop of fall foliage amid the authentic German music of “The River City Blaskapelles!”
Other activities included with admission:
- Up to 50 local craft beers, seltzers, and wine
- Wine, water & soda
- Complimentary dinner
- Tons of raffles
- Games including cornhole and hammerschlagen
In its 14 year history, Oktoberfest has drawn thousands of people and raised more than $350,000 for the care of animals at WCHS.
Oktoberfest is a great opportunity to combine your love for beer with your love of animals!
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See what the Germantown Performing Arts Center has going this 2025-26 season!
Click here to see all the amazing options.
The PAC is located at Germantown High School.
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Coming Together: Community Connections Help Strengthen Ties to MATC
Business leaders and community partners learn about college programs and plans at five sessions
Henry Bruno’s connection to Milwaukee Area Technical College runs deep.
After graduating from Milwaukee’s South Division High School, he attended classes at MATC before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. “MATC provided the foundation,” said Bruno, who is now a relationship banker for the financial services company BMO.
On Tuesday, September 16, Bruno was at MATC’s Oak Creek Campus strengthening that connection.
Bruno was among nearly 50 community leaders at the campus for Community Connections, a session hosted by MATC President Anthony Cruz that spotlighted the college’s signature programs, celebrated its successes and deepened its collaboration with community partners.
The five sessions were held at each of the college’s four campuses and at the Walker’s Square Education Center during the past week.
“This is a great idea,” Bruno said. “You can’t know enough about what is happening in your community. I believe it’s important to feel like you’re being seen, being heard, being appreciated and being served.”
For Dr. Cruz, the main objective of the sessions was to answer a simple question: How can we build a stronger college together? more...
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BINGO
Join us for Breakfast & Bingo!
The Gables of Germantown
Wednesday, October 8
$5 per player*
Breakfast 9am, Bingo 9:30am. Enjoy a tasty breakfast, prizes and fun!
N109W17075 Ava Circle, Germantown
RSVP by October 1 at gables-events.com.
*The $5 payment is non-refundable and due upon registration.
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in 2025! Questions? Call Becca at 262-345-1025 or email at rvana@capricommunities.com
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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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