Engaging students in local government helps build a strong, informed community! Mayor Steve Kettenhoven and City Administrator Caz Muske took the time to speak with Mr. Owen's American Government and Economics class at Clintonville High School. They displayed great leadership and commitment to the future of Clintonville. Kudos to Mr. Owen and his students for being involved!

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!!

Welcome New Member Rachel Balistriere with Simply Hair & Nails by Rachel!

Rachel is a cosmetologist working at Studio 22 and is originally from Richfield, WI.

Her parents have had a cabin in this area for over 30 years which makes Clintonville very familiar to her. In September she started at Studio 22 and has been enjoying getting to know new people and building up her clientele.

Some of her favorite services she provides are pedicures, structured builder gel manicures, color services and haircuts.

Be sure to check out her Facebook page, Simply Hair & Nailz by Rachel, for more info!

Business After 5 for 2025!

We already have some great businesses and organizations signed up for 2025! Chamber members and their employees are welcome to attend and bring a guest!

Upcoming Events:

March 13 - Clintonville Range & Training Center

April 10 - Clintonville Area Foundation

May 8 - Greenstone Farm Credit Services

July 17 - Kinney Lake Campground

BECOME A DOWNTOWN CHAMPION!

BE A PART OF REVITALIZING OUR DOWNTOWN!

We’re thrilled to announce that Onward Clintonville is now officially a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization!

This designation allows us to expand our efforts in revitalizing downtown Clintonville, from beautification projects like murals to transforming public spaces for community events. It also means that all donations to our organization are now tax-deductible, helping us secure more funding to bring our vision to life!



Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey so far. We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to continue making Clintonville a more vibrant, welcoming place for all!

Stay tuned for upcoming projects, events, and ways to get involved. Let’s keep moving Onward, Clintonville!

EMPLOYERS WANTED!

📢 Community Job Fair – Hosted by Extreme Coating Technology

Extreme Coating Technology, located at 151 16th St., Clintonville, is planning to host a Community Job Fair on Friday, May 30, 2025, and is inviting all local employers to participate!

✅ What’s Provided?

• Tables & chairs for your business
• A great opportunity to connect with job seekers
• Light lunch

📝 We Need Your Input!

To make this event as beneficial as possible, we’re looking for feedback on preferred time slots for the fair.



📩 Interested?

Contact Lori Beyer at lbeyer@extremecoatingtechnology.com or 715-496-9670 to express your interest or provide input.

Stay tuned for more details, including promotional materials to help spread the word!

EXCITING NEWS FROM UNITY HOSPICE!

Unity Hospice has opened its second Resale Shoppe located at 1302 S Broadway St, East De Pere. Please stop in and visit us at this new location or the West Green Bay location at 641 Commanche Ave. East De Pere store hours are: Monday – Thursday: 10AM – 4PM. Green Bay store hours: Monday – Thursday: 10AM – 6PM, Friday: 10AM – 4PM, Saturday: 10AM – 2PM. Donations can be brought to either location. For more information, please visit https://unityhospice.org/resale-shoppe.

NEWS FROM FWD SEAGRAVE MUSEUM!

We continue to bring in new vehicles, activities, and future programs... Including the expansion of the new theater that will be completed before too long. 

NEW! We will be charging a minimal fee to visit the FWD Seagrave Museum starting February 1, 2025. 

We look forward to seeing you as we continue to grow!

Congratulations to Bank First!

We are thrilled to congratulate Bank First for making Forbes’ Top 25 List of Best Banks in America! This is a huge achievement, and we are proud to have such an outstanding institution in our community.



Your commitment to excellence and dedication to serving customers does not go unnoticed—well done!

Steinbecker Joins First State Bank as Vice President, Marketing Manager

New London, WI – First State Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Gretchen Steinbecker as Vice President, Marketing Manager. With over two decades of experience in marketing and communications, Steinbecker brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her new role.

“We are excited to welcome Gretchen as our new VP of Marketing. With her forward-thinking approach, we are confident she will drive our marketing efforts to new heights and help us strengthen our brand and customer relationships moving forward,” said Jason Wery, EVP, Chief Banking Officer at First State Bank.

Gretchen lives in Manitowoc with her husband, Bruce, and their two sons—one is a senior in high school, and the other lives in La Crosse. In her free time, she enjoys watching her son play baseball and spending quality time with her family.

First State Bank is a $549 million community bank with offices in New London, Auburndale, Clintonville, Manawa, Marshfield, Stevens Point, Waupaca, and Wisconsin Rapids. For more information visit bankfirststate.com or call (800) 994-2500.

Clintonville Foundation Shares Grants with Area Nonprofits

Area Charities Receive $13,350

Clintonville WI – The Clintonville Area Foundation (CAF) has awarded $13,350 in grants to 10 charitable organizations serving the Clintonville area.

The grants, benefitting a range of community causes, were awarded from a variety of charitable funds within the community foundation this year.

“We are proud that the Clintonville Area Foundation will again this year be sharing funding with eleven area nonprofit organizations. These monies will be used for better nutrition, hygiene, clothing, victim services, emergency equipment, playground equipment, children’s beds, area history and more,” said Dirk Weber, Advisory Board Chairperson of the Clintonville Area Foundation.

Eligible nonprofit organizations submitted grant requests through the Foundation’s annual competitive process. The Foundation’s volunteer grants committee members recommend grant recipients to the advisory board for approval.

The following grants were approved:

·        Clintonville Area Food Pantry Summer Food Program - $3,000.00 to help purchase food to support families in need during the summer months when school is not in session and children are not receiving free breakfast and lunch.

·        Clintonville Area Ambulance Service Rad-57 for Patients and First Responders - $1,000.00 to help purchase the Masimo Rad-57 tool used for rapid and accurate assessments in emergencies such as smoke inhalation, respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, trauma and toxic exposures, making it easier to provide potentially life-saving rapid treatments

·        Community Clothes Closet Traveling Closet in Clintonville - $2,000.00 to help support the 2025 Traveling Closet distribution events, which take place every 60 days, providing pants, hoodies, socks, underwear, winter gear and other essentials to children and adults in Clintonville with a demonstrated financial need.

·        Clintonville Goodfellows Association 2025 Annual Holiday Distribution - $1,000.00 to help provide age-appropriate gifts for teen recipients of the annual Holiday Distribution where there tends to be a gap in donations.

·        The Compassionate Connection Center Personal Hygiene and Diaper Pantry - $3000.00 to help support the growing personal hygiene and diaper pantry which provides individuals and families in need with essential hygiene items once a month and diapers/wipes once a week.

·        Embarrass Volunteer Fireman's Association Inc Emergency Medical Responder Startup - $500.00 to help support startup costs of an Emergency Medical Responder program in Embarrass to get life-saving equipment and personnel to emergencies more quickly.

·        Down with Mylestones Clintonville's All Inclusive Park - $435.43, and $564.57 from the Clintonville Education Fund, for a total of $1,000 to help support the construction and installation of Clintonville's first all-inclusive playground at Olen Park to ensure children of all abilities, including those with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, can play together.

·        Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc. "No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town!" Waupaca - $600.00 - to help volunteers build twin beds which are delivered fully-furnished to children ages 3-17 who do not have a bed.

·        Clintonville Area Historical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration - $250.00 to help celebrate the historical society's 50th anniversary with trolley car tours of historical Clintonville businesses and homes as part of a larger event at Pioneer Park.

·        SAM 25 Program Costs - $1,000.00 to support general expenses of running the SAM25 Emergency Shelter from November 1st - April 30th and the Resource Center year-round to help end the cycle of poverty.

To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.ClintonvilleFoundation.org, write Clintonville Area Foundation c/o Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, 4455 W. Lawrence Street, Appleton, WI 54914 or call 920.830.1290.

Established in 1995, the Clintonville Area Foundation's mission is to enhance and improve the social, cultural, educational, health and general well-being of people in the Clintonville area. In 2000, it became a geographic affiliate of the Appleton, WI-based Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region. Since 2000, the CAF has awarded nearly $450,000 in grants from charitable and scholarship funds created within the CAF by individuals and families. Learn more at www.ClintonvilleFoundation.org.

 PRICE SLASHED! 

The old Pizza Hut property at 305 S. Main St. has just had a huge price drop! If you've been eyeing this space, now's the time to act.

 Location: 305 S. Main St.

 New Lower Price!

 For more details, contact the listing agent.

The Chamber does not have additional info, but you can find out more at the link below!

Don't miss this opportunity! 

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FROM FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

CLINTONVILLE REGIONAL CENTER!

2025 is starting off strong for the VFW Post 664 in Clintonville, WI. VFW Posts across the USA are leading the charge in the January 2025 VFW National Commander's Challenge. Winning VFW Posts, receive an 8' table drape to reward the Post for their accomplishments in recruiting new VFW members and increasing VFW Life Memberships! Clintonville's VFW Post 664 is in Division 7 (over 110 members) and won for January 2025! Congratulations on all your hard work! 

Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC) opens the doors of opportunity by providing underserved individuals who are interested in starting, strengthening or expanding businesses with access to critical resources such as responsible financial products and quality business and personal finance training.

They focus on individuals who face barriers in accessing business financing and training support, including women, people of color, veterans, and lower-wealth individuals. They offer a variety of trainings, lending, financial wellness and coaching for businesses. Visit their website for more information!