DWACC March 2022 Newsletter |
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Welcome! March Chamber Breakfast, 2022 Community Guide, Impact of Russia's Ukraine Invasion webinar, MOTY, April Chamber Luncheon, Non-Profit & Member News & Information, and much more! |
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State of the Chamber & Communities
Wednesday, March 9th from 8:00am to 10:00am
Comfort Inn & Suites, 5025 County Hwy V, DeForest
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Join us for the annual State of the Chamber and Our Communities breakfast on Wednesday, March 9th, at the Comfort Inn & Suites, DeForest from 8:00am to 10:00am.
We will introduce our 2022 Chamber Board members, recap 2021 and highlight events and opportunities in 2022.
In addition, the Village Presidents, Jane Cahill-Wolfgram and Bob Wipperfurth, will present 2021 highlights and a glimpse into plans for 2022 and how they will impact our communities and businesses.
Superintendent, Eric Runez, will present updates on the DeForest Area School District referendum projects and highlights from the Annual Report.
After the presentations we will be presenting our 2021 Chamber Awards for:
Chamber Member of the Year
Non-Profit of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
New Venture of the Year
Most Distinguished Business
We hope you will be able to join us! Please register by March 1st for head counts to Chef!
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Please check your Chamber Listing by logging into Chamber Master and update any new representatives, the business address, phone numbers, website and emails.
Invoices were sent out in December 2021 and are in your Account in Chamber Master.
2022 Membership Investment needs to be paid to be listed in the Member Directory!
Need assistance, we have a sponsor to help!
Thank you!
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The Impact of Russia’s Ukraine Invasion on the U.S. Economy |
Tuesday, March 1st from 10:00-11:00 am!
As Russia declares war on Ukraine and continues to invade more areas of the country, many Wisconsin businesses may be left wondering what economic impacts this could have. From triggering further inflation to causing uncertainty in the energy markets, WMC has invited experts to break down how this could affect Americans and Wisconsinites here at home.
10:00AM - Introduction: Kurt R. Bauer, President & CEO at WMC
10:05AM - Dr. Yoshiko M. Herrera, Professor of Political Science at UW-Madison. Dr. Herrera is an expert on Russian politics.
10:30AM - John Murphy, Senior Vice President for International Policy with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
10:45AM - Christopher Guith, Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Energy Institute.
11:00AM - Adjourn
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Now Accepting Applications for
Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year!
Recognizing manufacturing excellence for more than 30 years!
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The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award (MOTY) program is an annual recognition of excellence in manufacturing. It celebrates the successes of manufacturers in the state: their innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction and quality jobs.
Applications are now being accepted! The deadline for manufacturers to complete the application is March 4.
Companies are placed in four size categories based on company-wide employee count. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Nominees are celebrated and winners are revealed at a black-tie awards ceremony on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. Visit the MOTY website to learn more and review the required application information.
To submit your application, please click below or contact Nick Novak at [email protected] with any questions.
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Welcome to the latest Badger Bounceback weekly update (#22)!
We are excited to share updated information on grant and aid programs announced by Governor Tony Evers, most funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). These critical investments provide a lifeline to Wisconsin communities and businesses to ensure a strong pandemic recovery. Read on to view the latest grant program announcements, application information and more. Check out direct program links to get additional details on specific programs.
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Chamber Luncheon
April 5th, 2022
DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
11:30am to 1pm
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Join us for an informational luncheon on Tuesday, April 5th at the DACSC! |
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Ambassador Mike Leckrone will come to share with us information regarding the non-profit COPA ~ empowering local organizations to drive a love of the arts to the people who participate and observe by supporting programming for youth and adults.
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We will also have new member, Advocate MD, owner Dr. Nicole Hemkes, MD, come and share information and answer questions about their medical services and opportunities for Chamber members!
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DASD Alumni Hall of Fame
Nominations due April 15, 2022
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The DeForest Area School District is accepting nominations of distinguished graduates for consideration to the DeForest Area School District’s 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame. In its eighth year, this program recognizes and honors former DeForest Area School District graduates for achieving a significant degree of success in their pursuits of higher education and/or in their professional careers.
Each year the Hall of Fame committee will induct up to five members to the Hall, final selections are made by May 30.
Applications for this honor can be made by self-nomination.
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FFA Fundraiser Fights Hunger |
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Congratulations Mary Schultz on you
28th Anniversary with
Century 21 Affiliated!
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Congratulations Ben O'Neill and Jump Around Gymnastics
on your 2nd location in Cottage Grove!
Plans are to Break Ground this Spring!
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Visit our Community Websites for more
Information & Upcoming Events
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If you have an event or member 2 member deal that you would like on the Chamber Website, please go to Chamber Master and fill out an event listing or contact the Chamber office.
Chamber Master: "How to Post a Job Listing" Video link: Here
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Keeping the Connection Sponsor |
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Thank you to TDS Telecom for sponsoring small businesses
in our communities to remain members of the
DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce!
We are so grateful for your Keeping the Connection
sponsorship in 2021 and 2022
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