September 2025 Chamber Newsletter

Hello-


We are ramping up for a very busy end of year starting off with September Chamber of Commerce month! So many fun events going on hosted by us and our wonderful members. Check out our newsletter and as always, contact us if you have any question or what is even better? Come visit us in person especially if you need a new professional headshot (we have an event for that)!


Hope to see you soon!


Joletta Kerpan, Executive Director

executivedirector@germantownchamber.org

Lynn Grgich, Executive Assistant

lgrgich@germantownchamber.org

Ben Stern, Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

bstern@germantownchamber.org

N112W16760 Mequon Rd

262-255-1812

In This Issue


Networking

What's The Buzz?

WIN

BAH


Events

MTCE


Resources & Education

Leadership Germantown

Board Room Rental


Volunteering & Help Wanted



Promotion

New Members

Member News

Special Offers

Ribbon Cuttings

Germantown Videos


Community News

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New Members

Peak & Valley Roofing

1017 W Glen Oaks Ln #168 Mequon, WI

414-207-6107

Website

Facebook


Peak & Valley Roofing Co. is a family-owned contractor committed to delivering high-quality roofing with integrity and craftsmanship. We prioritize customer satisfaction and ensure your home is protected with a durable, reliable roof.

Your roof is more than just coverage—it's a cornerstone. Serving Southeastern Wisconsin with unrivaled dedication and a good-neighbor reputation, we bring professional craftsmanship and personal care to your residential roofing and commercial roofing projects.

From reliable roofs and lasting siding to tough gutters and welcoming windows, our exterior solutions elevate what’s on the inside. Trust Peak & Valley’s team of licensed exterior contractors to protect your home, your business, and everything you hold dear.

Edustaff

E-mail

Website

Facebook & Instagram


Supporting Schools. Empowering Students.

Edustaff is a national leader in educational staffing, helping schools and institutions remain fully staffed with qualified professionals. From substitutes to full-time positions, we simplify staffing so you can focus on your students and uninterrupted education. At Edustaff, we know that reliable staffing starts with a real understanding of your district—your systems, your timelines, and what’s already working well. From there, we handle the recruiting, onboarding, and training of qualified staff across every area of education: K-12, special education, early childhood, and higher ed.

Our team keeps the process simple. You’ll get clear communication, thoughtful transition planning, and a support team that’s always close by. Once we’re up and running, we stay in sync—providing regular updates, responsive service, and a steady pipeline of professionals you can count on.

We’ve done this work for hundreds of districts, and we bring that same practical care to every new partnership. Because when staffing runs smoothly, you have more time to lead—and more confidence that every classroom is covered.

Ribbon Cuttings

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!

Chamber Networking Events

What's the Buzz

Networking



Germantown Chamber & The Chamber of Greater Menomonee Falls & Sussex


Wednesday, September 3

7:30am-9:00am

Location:

Grace Commons

Menomonee Falls

WIN - Washington County Interactive Networking



Join us for WIN Networking this month with Germantown, Hartford & West Bend Chamber members!


Friday, September 19

7:30am-9:00am

Location: Grace Commons


Be prepared with your 30-second commercial

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?

Chamber Events

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

Put the Christmas Festival Day of activities on your calendar!!

Jingle Bell Dash Signup

Christmas Festival Parade Signup

Christmas in the Park Candy Land Adventure - signup coming soon

Sponsorships available to support this great community event!

Leadership Germantown

Class of 2026 starting this month!!


It is not too late, deadline approaching, don't miss out!

Registration - Leadership Germantown Class of 2026

More information at Leadership Germantown - Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce

Resources & Education

Nominate a product and business today! www.madeinwis.com/

Nominations accepted until September 12 for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.

The Village of Germantown Business Loan Pool has been established to:


-low interest rate!

-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

For more info washcowisco.gov/watereducation


GERMANTOWN SESSION

Let's Learn about Water:

Stormwater Management & Tips for Homeowners

Tuesday, September 16

6:00PM-7:30PM

Old Germantown

Low-Cost Funding for Your Small Business

Get the funds you need to keep your small business moving forward with the Small Biz Loan.


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.

These are just a few of the offerings available in September. Visit the SCORE website for more.

Accounting Best Practices

Budget Friendly Branding

Save Time with AI

Quickbooks Online How to get more Google Reviews

Grow your Customer Base


For more details on these online webinar sessions and more, click HERE

Wisconsin Early Childhood Association

Center for Policy, Research and Engagement

Learn more here by visiting our website.

Special Offers

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

Volunteering & Help Wanted

Looking for something new or need to post an opportunity?

The Germantown Chamber website has a section dedicated to

job listings, volunteering and community needs.

Become a Oktoberfest Volunteer

Saturday | Sunday


Germantown Hunsrucker Oktoberfest

Celebrating the Germantown Historical Society's

31st year of Oktoberfest and

51st year of the Historical Society

Saturday, Sept 27th, 2025 Noon - 11

Sunday, Sept 28th, 2025 Noon - 7

Germantown Community Scholarship Fund

  • Volunteers always needed for events
  • Become a scholarship donor today
  • Fundraising events include the Scholarship Dinner & Auction benefitting Germantown Seniors and the Mud Splash - Run for Teacher Funds to benefit Germantown teachers

Would you or your businesses like to support or be a part of this non-profit in Germantown?

Contact info@gcsfund.org for more information

Member News

Germantown Community

Blood Drive


Kiwanis & American Legion Post 1

Monday, September 8

1:00 - 6:00PM

Kiwanis & Germantown Library

Monday, October 6

12:30 - 6:00PM

Germantown Hunsrucker Oktoberfest

Celebrating the Germantown Historical Society's

31st year of Oktoberfest & 51st year of the Historical Society

Saturday, Sept 27th, 2025 Noon - 11

Sunday, Sept 28th, 2025 Noon - 7

FREE! FESTIVAL ADMISSION & PARKING!

German Entertainment - Music & Dancing! Family Fun!

 

​Entertainment Schedule

Saturday September 27th

12-3 pm GoodTime Dutchmen

12-5 pm Silent Auction & Crafts

3-4 pm Dheinsville Dachshund Dash

3:45-7 Music Venders

5:15-5:45 pm Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt

(Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt during Music Venders break)

7 - 7:30 pm Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt Dancers

7:30-10:30 pm Judson Brown Band

Sunday September 28th

Car Show

12-3 pm Ryan Kautzer Band

3-3:30 Pommersche Tanzdeel Freistadt Kids/Anniversary Couple

3:30-7 pm Copper Box

Outdoor Craft & Vendor Fair

Saturday, September 27

9AM-2PM

Wendland Nursery

W172N10415 Division Rd


Support Local! Join us at our last Craft & Vendor Fair of the summer season at our nursery/garden center in Germantown.

This event is free for public to attend.

3000 County Hwy PV

West Bend

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

American Legion Post 1

Community Open House

N120W15932 Freistadt Rd

Saturday September 6

4pm-10pm

FB Event Link

Everyone is welcome - family friendly event

$5 pizzas

$5 Hamburgers & Brats

$1 beer tappers

50/50 Raffle

and possible other surprises!!!

Event to benefit Veteran Organizations and the Community!

Opening Up: New MATC Healthcare Pathway Office Designed to Better Serve Students

Expanded space, increased privacy will help staff provide direction and boost retention and completion

Joe Tuttle sees the new Healthcare Academic and Career Pathway offices at Milwaukee Area Technical College as the safest of spaces.

In the glass-enclosed suite of rooms on the third floor of the H Building at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus, students can speak openly about any challenges they face, said Tuttle, a retention coach in the Healthcare Pathway.

And a few private, in-person moments with an advisor or coach can help them stay in school, finish a program or start a great career. 

“This space is open and inviting but provides the privacy you need,” said Tuttle, who has been at MATC for 25 years. “The old space had cubicles. In a setup like that, you might not always get the whole story when you talk to students. This way, I feel conversations can be a little more genuine.”

Healthcare Pathway faculty and staff, college administrators, and MATC President Anthony Cruz celebrated the opening of the new Pathway office on Monday, August 18.

The college began transforming several classrooms and offices into the Pathway headquarters in December 2024 more...

Biergartens at Old Falls Village

September 5 & 12

October 3-4, 10-11

Homeschool Unit: Building Stories

September 9 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Monthly Program

This fall, homeschoolers ages 8-14 are invited to let their imagination run wild, turning their creative ideas into compelling stories. Through guided instruction, creative writing prompts, and examples of pieces from local writers, students will explore the fundamentals of storytelling – culminating in a final short story to take home and share.

Programs are held monthly at The Tower Heritage Center from 10am-12pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Homeschoolers learn in a relaxed, hands-on setting inside of a historic building. These programs connect students to storytelling, creativity, and history – sparking curiosity.

Your homeschooler will:

  • Learn the foundations of creative storytelling
  • Practice building characters, settings & plots through fun activities
  • Write a short story that will be printed and shared at the end of the unit


BINGO!  

Join us for Breakfast & Bingo at The Gables of Germantown

Wednesday, September 10

$5 per player*

Breakfast 9am

Bingo 9:30am. Enjoy a tasty breakfast, prizes and fun!

N109W17075 Ava Circle, Germantown

RSVP by September 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

September LibraryPrograms

So many options at

https://germantownlibrarywi.events.mylibrary.digital/

St John UCC Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Saturday, September 13

9AM-3PM

N104W14181 Donges Bay Rd

Website

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.

September 19: Seniors & Health

Click HERE for the full schedule

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

COMMUNITY NEWS

Our Board of Directors

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

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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