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April 2021

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Finance and Funding
Restaurant Revitalization Fund - Grant application opening soon!

The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This program will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023. Application is currently NOT open, but will be soon and best to prepare. Learn more.


Tax credits for providing paid leave to employees who take time off related to COVID-19 vaccinations.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) allows small and midsize employers, and certain governmental employers, to claim refundable tax credits that reimburse them for the cost of providing paid sick and family leave to their employees due to COVID-19, including leave taken by employees to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations.

The ARP tax credits are available to eligible employers that pay sick and family leave for leave from April 1, 2021, through September 30, 2021.

Link to basic facts about the employers eligible for the tax credits and how these employers may claim the credit for leave paid to employees who take leave to receive or recover from COVID-19 vaccinations.
The U.S. Chamber's Dream Big Awards program honors the achievements of small businesses and highlights their contributions to America’s economic growth. If you know a small business in your community that exemplifies innovation, entrepreneurship and initiative? Refer a business that you would like us to contact about the application to be considered for the 2021 Dream Big Small Business of the Year and a $25,000 cash prize, or encourage them to apply directly now by clicking here. Please note that the deadline for both applications and referrals is Friday, July 16, 2021.
Deadline Extended for PPP Loans to May 31
(American Banking Journal - ABA)

The Small Business Administration issued a procedural notice addressing Paycheck Protection Program-related deadlines in the wake of the PPP Extension Act. The law extends the PPP application period through May 31 and provides an additional 30 days for SBA to process pending applications.

The procedural notice addresses several narrow sets of circumstances, including: applications for increased first draws on unforgiven PPP loans approved before Aug. 8, 2020, for eligible partnerships, seasonal employers and agricultural producers; re-applications by or re-disbursements to eligible borrowers who fully or partially repaid their first-draw PPP loans before Dec. 27, 2020; and increases for eligible borrowers who did not accept the full amount of an approved first-draw PPP loan before Aug. 8, 2020. The notice also covers procedures when these types of PPP loans are delayed by SBA hold codes.

JB MECHANICAL
Beaver Dam, Wis.
920.210.8615

JB Mechanical, LLC, owned by Josh Beacher, is a Beaver Dam based, customer focused, heating and air conditioning company founded in 2016. They employ highly trained people whose goal is to make JB Mechancial the best service company in the Beaver Dam and Surrounding areas.

They specialize in designing, fabricating and installing complete comfort systems for homes and commercial buildings, as well as, plumbing, indoor air quality (from dust & pollen to carbon monoxide), water heaters, heating and cooling repair, replacement and maintenance, heat pumps, humidifiers, thermostats, ductless mini-split and furnace repair, replacement and maintenance company.

JB Mechanical LLC services all furnace, AC, humidifier, filter, thermostat, and heat pump brands,

With a Satisfaction Guarantee, Performance Guarantee and "no Lemon" Heating and Cooling Guarantee, you are sure to be pleased with your purchase, repair, installation or maintenance from JB Mechanical! Others will typically guarantee only the functionality of the equipment--not your satisfaction with the process or that the finished job lives up to your expectations. This is why JB Mechanical LLC continues growing with more satisfied customers each and every year. Give us them a for your service needs and see what you've been missing.

Visit their website here.
MINUTEMAN PRESS
507 W. Johnson St.
Fond du Lac, Wis.
920.923.0800

Minuteman Press's slogan is "We design, print and promote...you". Kent Welsch, lifetime resident of Beaver Dam and owner of Minuteman Press of Fond Du Lac since 2018, is here to supply your company or organization with every possible promotional product. Kent has worked for a major printing company starting in 1997 and printing has always been his passion and that is why he pursued a printing company.

If you have a print job or are in need a promotional item, Kent and his team can make it happen for you. Just some of their extensive list of services include:

Printed Items: Banners, Brochures, Catalogs, Calendars, Lawn Signs, Flyers, Direct Mail, Menus, Invitations, Labels, Table Tents, Stationary, Tickets and more

Promotional Items: Bags, Writing Instruments, Office and Desk Accessories, Awards, Drinkware, Corporate Gifts, Mobile Accessories, Clothing & Apparel, Candy & edibles
and more.

They successfully navigated the early obstacles of business ownership, surviving a once-in-a-lifetime natural disaster when part of Fond du Lac was submerged under water in 2019. In the beginning stages of the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic, they were able to keep Minuteman Press open by creatively leveraging their position as a business owner to not just do printing for other places also remaining open, but also by securing hand sanitizer, masks, and other necessities to help fight the pandemic.

For your next promotional need, give Kent and his crew including Beckie Grunewald a graphic designer and recent addition of Kent's wife Ofelia,"Offie", a call!
OVANS PEONY FARM
W9904 County Rd CP, Beaver Dam

Ovans Peony Farm, owned by Michael and Michelle Ovans, specializes in growing and selling cut peony blooms directly to flower lovers, designers and brides.

Because the peonies are hand selected for your bouquets and grown right here on their farm, and not shipped half the way around the world, they are prized for their fragrance and ephemeral qualities. Plan an excursion to the farm and experience the connection with your wedding party, bring your sisters and mothers and build memories and take home some beautiful fragrant peonies that will bring beauty into your life.

Michelle and Michael invite you to their farm during the Arts and Peony Festival on June 12, 2021 where you can see 1000 plants and 82 varieties of Peonies in bloom! Having owned a previous cut peony farm up north in Wisconsin and sharing the draw peonies have to people far and wide, the tourism committee and Michelle worked to capitalize on this and helped developed this new event with the many Art organizations in Beaver Dam. Save the date for June 12th!

Chamber Programming and Events
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
Thursday, April 22 2021
TODAY!!!! Noon – 1:00 pm
Sponsored by Leadership Beaver Dam

LINK TO JOIN the event

OR Zoom Meeting Info:
 
Meeting ID: 850 7522 7256
Passcode: 869677
 Dial In +1 312 626 6799 US

A leader’s emotional intelligence can have far-reaching influence over their relationships, how they manage their teams, and the results produced in the workplace. Emotionally intelligent leaders lead by example and are more effective problem-solvers. They communicate more effectively, make better decisions, create better relationships with their team members, and achieve career and personal goals in a shorter amount of time while better engaging and motivating those around them.
 
Join Tracy Nelson of Aspire Talent Group to:
  • Learn the brain science of emotions that drive workplace behaviors
  • Identify patterns, triggers and emotional habits that either drive or derail your performance
  • Learn practical strategies to respond more skillfully as pressure increases and adapt behaviors that expand your influence and credibility."
Meet your Trainer
Tracy Nelson
Adjunct Faculty, President/Chief Talent Officer, Wisconsin School of Business I Management & Human Resources
 
Tracy is a senior business leader with deep experience in a variety of industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, insurance and more. She also teaches management and human resources course in the Wisconsin School of Business MBA and undergraduate programs. Tracy is an international speaker in areas such as building high performance organizations and teams, change management, leadership, managing team dynamics, personal excellence, emotional intelligence, adult learning and human resources, management skills, coaching, feedback and more. She loves engaging audiences and challenging them to learn, grow and be their personal best!
Lunch and Learn
Wisconsin Tourism Presentation
Monday, May 3rd
Noon – 1:00 pm
In cooperation with Beaver Dam Rotary Club

$13 optional lunch, pay when you come.

This is a "hybrid" meeting. Join us live with lunch at the Chamber (limited seats) or virtually as acting Tourism Secretary Anne Sayers gives us the toursim outlook in Wisconsin and their agenda for 2021.
Acting Secretary Anne Sayers
Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Sayers was named Acting Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism in December 2020 after serving as Deputy Secretary since 2019. Tourism combines her love for marketing, organizational management, and all things Wisconsin. In her two years as Deputy Secretary, Sayers drew upon her experience in bipartisan advocacy for Wisconsin’s outdoors by leading the creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation. Additionally, Sayers established an industry-engaged strategic plan; reoriented the Department’s advisory committees, and restructured the operational processes of the Department to enable talent attraction, production excellence, and goal attainment.
In January of 2021, Sayers was recognized as one of the “Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing and Revenue Optimization” by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International.
Virtual Breakfast Network
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
8:00 am – 9:00 am
 
Using LinkedIn to Build Your Business and Your Brand 
 
People do business with those they know, like and trust. LinkedIn is the perfect online social platform to create awareness, affinity and credibility by using branding and relationship building strategies.
During this presentation, Sue Gresham, aka “the LinkedIn Lady” will share with you 4 simple yet necessary strategies for success using LinkedIn.
Whether you are someone who needs a little push to get started on LinkedIn or an active user, you’ll benefit by attending and learning what it takes to grow your personal and business brand on LinkedIn
Meet Our Presenter:

Sue Gresham, aka “The LinkedIn Lady” is a social media strategist, and LinkedIn Expert teaching entrepreneurs, business professionals and individuals in career transition how to use LinkedIn to demonstrate their professional brands, establish influence, grow their businesses and personal careers.
Sue’s newest program “Living the LinkedIn Lifestyle” is her secret recipe that helps you attract the right people, build authentic relationships, get daily content ideas, engagement activities and professional hacks to help you stand out on LinkedIn.
 
"Use YouTube to Grow your Business"
Grow With Google Chamber Events
- The Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce is a Google Partner

June 9, 2021
Time: 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Grow Your Business
Description: Get best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes your products and services and drives engagement with your brand.  
Meet Your Instructor:
Dave is a Google supported trainer for the Grow with Google partner program. He has more than 20 years of experience in marketing and communications and has presented digital marketing topics to thousands of people across the US and Canada.
Annual Chamber Golf Outing – Support with a Sponsorship and sign up to play!
June 28, 2021
12:30 pm Start
Beaver Dam Country Club
 
Come out swinging at this year’s annual golf outing. Take time to network in the great outdoors while having fun and supporting your Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce.
You do not have to be an experienced golfer to participate…the priority is to have a good time.
 
Volunteers Needed
 
Taste of Wisconsin
June 19, 2021
Noon – 4:00 pm
Tower Parking Lot
 
We are looking for volunteers for the 14th Annual Taste of Wisconsin. Follow the link below to learn about all of the opportunities to help out at this year’s event. This is one event where there is lots of fun in volunteering. Work 4 hours and enjoy the event for free for a couple of hours too! You will need to register (look on the upper tool bar where it says Login/Register) in order to sign up.

Please Note: We continue to monitor the COVID situation in our County and will make a determination on whether it is appropriate to move forward or postpone.
 
Leadership Beaver Dam Registration is Open
 
Registration for the fall class of the 2021-2022 Leadership Beaver Dam is now open. Since 2008, the Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce, along with community leaders have been cultivating new leaders to ensure that the tradition of strong leadership continues in Beaver Dam. Like any city, we continually experience issues due to the constant influence of change and growth. How these issues are managed, depends to a considerable degree upon informed, skilled and concerned community leaders. This program acquaints participants with a broad understanding of community issues and civic challenges. Each month, participants will spend a day learning about one sector of the Beaver Dam community and will have the opportunity to meet key leaders in these areas, discuss the challenges within the community, and discuss how challenges might be resolved.
 
Do you want to be a part of positive change in our community? Do you have emerging leaders in your organization?
 
 
 
Are you an Alumni of Leadership Beaver Dam? Join the Facebook Group!
News Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC)
Plan to Attend the WMC Human Resources Conference: May 4
The WMC Human Resources Conference is designed to provide best HR practices and critical information to Wisconsin employers. Join us as we focus on how to maneuver the challenges facing businesses in Wisconsin. We take time to focus not only on how to navigate things like returning to work after COVID-19 but also how successful Wisconsin companies are finding best practices as it relates to Diversity and Inclusion in their workforce. This half day, virtual event is packed with incredible speakers who are experienced HR professionals. We hope you will be able to join us for this timely and imperative discussion on the issues that matter most to businesses.
WISCONSIN HEADLINES

Audit: Wisconsin economic agency's performance improving
The performance of Wisconsin's troubled economic development agency improved over the last fiscal year but it must sharpen its oversight of tax credit contracts, policies on closing contracts and the accuracy of online data, according to an audit released Wednesday. The Legislative Audit Bureau's biennial review found the quasi-public Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. largely complied with state law and its contracts when administering tax credits, loans and grants to businesses during fiscal year 2019-20. As of December, the agency had awarded about $250 million to businesses to help them through the pandemic.
 
DWD: Unemployment rates declined or stayed the same through Wisconsin metro areas in March
Unemployment rates last month in Wisconsin’s 12 metro areas declined or stayed in the same or decreased, but they are still up over the past year. According to new estimates and employment statistics from the Department of Workforce Development released Wednesday, unemployment rates declined or stayed the same in 24 of the state’s 34 largest cities in March. However, the rates are still up in 33 of those cities over the past year, mostly due to the pandemic. It’s a similar story for Wisconsin counties, too. Unemployment rates declined or stayed the same in 63 of Wisconsin’s 72 counties in March, but only for 13 counties over the past year.
 
Gov. Evers announces $50 million for kids’ learning opportunities, mental health
Gov. Tony Evers announced $50 million to support kids’ learning opportunities and mental health on Tuesday. The ‘Beyond the Classroom’ grants will supper leaning opportunities and mental health programs for Wisconsin school-aged kids through funding of up to $500,000 per non-profit organization. Up to $25 million will be available for programming during the summer months of 2021 and an additional $25 million will be available in the 2021-2022 school year and the following summer months. Officials said grants will be awarded to organizations that serve school-age kids both virtually and in-person outside of school and during the summer months. Funding for the grants comes from President Biden’s American Rescue Plan and will be administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration.

Dozens of Wisconsin employers are offering vaccines to their workers.
Asenzya, a small manufacturer of spice blends for food companies, made it exceedingly easy for its employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine. It arranged for its own onsite vaccination clinic at its plant and offices in Oak Creek. “Our owner has been very proactive trying to keep everyone healthy for years,” said William Komisar, the company’s chief financial officer. Asenzya, which employs about 150 people, is one of dozens of employers that have arranged for onsite vaccination clinics at workplaces. Many are offering COVID-19 vaccines at the onsite health clinics that are increasingly common among large employers.
 
Report: Property taxes would see slight increase under Tony Evers' proposed budget
Property taxes on the median-valued home in Wisconsin would increase by about $85 over a two-year span under Gov. Tony Evers’ proposed 2021-23 biennial budget, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau. However, the bureau also reports that while the total net tax bill on a median-valued home is expected to increase in both years of the budget, the increase in taxes is slightly lower than what it would have been under current law over the two-year span. The bureau estimates the tax bills on a median-value home — valued at $197,200 according to 2020 preliminary estimates — would be $3,337, a 0.7% increase, in 2022 and $3,400, a 1.9% increase, in 2023 under the governor’s budget.

Wisconsin Home Sales In 2021 Are Up, But Number Of Homes For Sale Are Down
Wisconsin’s housing market saw strong sales figures through the first quarter of the year, even as the number of homes on the market in the state has fallen by more than a third. The latest report from the Wisconsin Realtors Association found 5,874 sales of existing homes in March, up 0.8 percent from sales in March 2020. Economist David Clark of Marquette University said while mortgage rates have started to inch up again after record lows, they haven’t dampened demand for homes. "Homes are selling as quickly as they go on the market," he said. "From the standpoint of a buyer, it’s tough to be successful when you’re competing against so many other people."

Wisconsin racial justice task force issues recommendations
The Wisconsin Assembly's bipartisan racial disparities task force created in the wake of a white Kenosha police officer shooting a Black man is making 18 recommendations. But the group stopped short Wednesday of calling for a total ban on chokeholds and no-knock warrants as Gov. Tony Evers wants. The group could also not reach consensus on how to define what constitutes excessive police use of force for the purposes of a statewide definition.
NATIONAL HEADLINES
States have a new Covid problem: Too much vaccine
The supply of Covid vaccines is now exceeding demand in rural areas and big cities, even as states lift remaining eligibility restrictions, open walk-in clinics and even offer shots to out-of-state residents. It's a jarring twist after months during which vaccine-seekers crashed appointment websites seeking shots and stalked pharmacy counters hoping to snag leftover doses. And it’s a problem that state and federal officials are rushing to address with only limited success. On Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula, EMS personnel are bringing the vaccine to any house or business with more than three people. New Orleans partnered with a bar in a "shots for shots" promotion. North Dakota officials are piloting pop-up clinics at Walmart. And states like Georgia, Mississippi and Montana are weighing what to do about surplus vaccine that could go to waste as they face more open slots than ever before.

CDC says fewer than 6,000 Americans have contracted Covid after being fully vaccinated
U.S. health officials have confirmed fewer than 6,000 cases of Covid-19 in fully vaccinated Americans, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Monday. That represents just 0.007% of the 84 million Americans with full protection against the virus. Despite the breakthrough infections, none of the patients has died or gotten severely ill, indicating the vaccines are working as intended, she said. “With any vaccine, we expect such rare cases, but so far out of more than 84 million people who were fully vaccinated, we have only received reports of less than 6,000 breakthrough cases,” Walensky told reporters at a press briefing.

 
Biden to call for businesses to give paid time off for employees to get vaccinated as he touts 200 million shots
President Joe Biden is expected to tout the United States administering 200 million coronavirus vaccine shots since he took office and urge businesses to give their employees paid time off to get vaccinated in remarks on Wednesday, according to administration officials. As a part of that call for time off to get vaccinated, Biden will announce a new tax credit to fully offset the cost for small businesses and nonprofits providing paid leave for employees to get vaccinated, the officials said. With more than half of all US adults now at least partially vaccinated, Biden is looking for ways to encourage the rest of the population to get vaccinated and the White House views working adults as the "next big opportunity," one of the officials said.
 
White House readies another massive spending proposal
The White House is readying another massive spending proposal that would cover child care, universal pre-K and community college tuition, even as the path forward on its $2.3 trillion infrastructure package remains unclear. President Biden is expected to outline his American Families Plan proposal before delivering a joint address to Congress on April 28. The White House has not provided details on the plan, but it is expected to address so-called human infrastructure like child care and family care programs, with a price tag that could hit $1 trillion.

Biden’s Big Agenda Relies on a Shrunken, Strained Agency: The IRS
If President Biden is to implement his ambitious economic agenda, he will have to rely on a beleaguered arm of the government: the Internal Revenue Service. The U.S. tax agency, shrunken after a decade of budget cuts, is sending $1,400 payments to most Americans, the third such logistical challenge in a year. Last month’s $1.9 trillion relief law requires the IRS to create a system outside of annual tax filings for issuing child tax credit payments. And, further complicating an already messy filing season in which the April 15 deadline was pushed back to May 17, the agency must implement a retroactive change to taxation of unemployment benefits received in 2020. More challenges await.

JetBlue plans to begin service between Milwaukee and big East Coast destinations
JetBlue Airways will begin service next year at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, airline and airport officials said Wednesday. The new service is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2022, according to a statement from Mitchell International. The New York-based airline will offer nonstop flights to two key markets from Milwaukee: Boston Logan International Airport and New York — John F. Kennedy International Airport. “This is exciting news for travelers throughout Wisconsin," Brian Dranzik, airport director at Mitchell said in a statement. "JetBlue is the largest domestic airline not already serving MKE, and this will be a fantastic option for passengers traveling to and from Milwaukee in 2022."

Weekly mortgage demand jumps 8.6% after interest rates fall to a two-month low
A sharp drop in mortgage interest rates sent homeowners and potential homebuyers to their mortgage lenders. Total mortgage application volume surged 8.6% last week compared with the previous week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s seasonally adjusted index. That is the first overall increase in weekly applications since the end of February. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances ($548,250 or less) decreased to 3.20% from 3.27%, with points increasing to 0.36 from 0.33 (including origination fee) for loans with a 20% down payment. That rate was 25 basis points higher a year ago.


US travel and tourism sector lost $766 billion in 2020, WTTC report estimates
The U.S. travel and tourism industry lost a whopping $766 billion last year amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates. In the annual Economic Impact Report (EIR,) released last week, the global tourism body said the nation’s travel and tourism sector plunged 41% in 2020, down from nearly $1.9 trillion in 2019. The U.S. boasts the largest travel and tourism economy in the world, the WTTC said in a news release, and the recovery of the international sector hinges in part on the health of the American industry. Per the report, at least 5.4 million U.S. jobs in travel and tourism were lost in 2020. Around the world, a devastating 62 million jobs in the sector were lost last year.
 
‘Significant Increase’ in Cybersecurity Threats: Are You Prepared?
The pandemic created a breeding ground for hackers and bad actors. At the outset in March 2020, many companies viewed the move to remote work as temporary. And they reacted accordingly, doing whatever it took to get employees up and running in remote environments. But this move to remote work increased cybersecurity threats. Individuals’ home networks lack the protections of a company network. Personal computers are more vulnerable than company-issued and -managed equipment. Further, some employees took sensitive files home, and financial professionals were handling company money with less oversight. At the same time, many companies failed to update their financial controls.
 
Fed Sees Supply-Chain Issues Growing Despite Better U.S. Outlook
The Federal Reserve is seeing both labor and material shortages mounting up across several sectors of the U.S. economy, which may have consumers paying even more for everything from fuel to new homes. In the Fed’s Beige Book report released last Wednesday, the central bank references “shortage” or “shortages” 37 times, up six mentions from a previous decade-high total in March. That’s also 12 times more than the same period in 2020, during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortages have been a persistent economic theme since the early days of the outbreak, when store shelves were completely emptied of lockdown necessities such as toilet paper, hand sanitizer and personal protective equipment.
News from US Chamber
The COVID-19 crisis ushered in new norms for everything. In the space of 12 months, people have adopted pandemic parlance from Zooming to social distancing, and the ripple effects of living remote have run through every industry from apparel to hospitality to real estate. Along the way, consumer behaviors changed, potentially for good, especially in these three key areas.
Upcoming Calls & Webinars:
  • Join us on Thursday, May 6 at 12pm ET for the next episode of CO— Roadmap for Rebuilding, focused on maximizing your marketing skills. We’ll discuss strategies for defining your audience, building a holistic marketing plan and amplifying your reach on social media. RSVP here.
  • Friday, April 23rd: U.S. Chamber Federation Update Call - Please join us on Friday, April 23rd at 3:00 pm CDT for our next call with the latest from Capitol Hill. Click here to register now.
 
U.S. Chamber Programs:
  • Business Leads Fellowship Program: Cohort Five - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Center for Education and Workforce (CEW) is seeking applications for the fifth cohort of its flagship education training program, the Business Leads Fellowship Program. This free yearlong virtual fellowship develops business leaders into education and workforce champions through a series of monthly workshops taught by expert faculty on early education, K-12, college and career readiness, postsecondary education, and workforce development. These virtual meetings will culminate in an in-person meeting focused on programmatic skills like communications, data use, and fundraising. If you would like more information or would like to apply to the program, please see attached documents or reach out to Kyle Butler at kbutler@uschamber.com. The deadline to apply is April 26th.
 
Path Forward Webinars:
 
Recent Blog Posts to www.uschamber.com: 
 
Recent US Chamber Press Release: 
Green Tips: Being a Sustainable Business
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Free Trees!

Residents of Beaver can have trees planted on their tree border for free by the City of Beaver Dam. There are many varieties to pick from, depending on the space available. They will deliver and plant them, so all you have to do is water and enjoy, Trees are on a first come, first served basis so reserve soon.

To order your trees or to answer questions,
contact John Neumann, City Forester at 887-4623 or
Leadership Beaver Dam Minute
Staying Positive in a Negative World

Sometimes it feels like there is a divide between all of mankind and you feel pushed and pulled to take sides and get caught up in the negativity. Thrive Global author, "Luke", gives these seven tips to staying positive in a negative world and taking back control of the darkness:

  1. Moments of perfection -Seek perfection within the imperfect world; seasons changing, beautiful sunsets, a parent caring for their child, etc.
  2. Pursue a dream - failure to pursue a dream can sometimes creat a dark realm of negativity that always stays there on the horizon.
  3. Give the benefit of doubt - when you encounter a situation, you can choose to be optimistic or pessimistic. Giving people the benefit of the doubt is a risk. People fail you. Yet when you let go of that need to be in control, you open yourself up to more relationships.

Read the full article and four more tips here.
Member News
Staples Webinars and Promotions for Chamber Members

At Staples, we’re committed to helping our fellow Chamber members grow by investing in your business community. That’s why we’re celebrating small businesses throughout the first week of May with two virtual events to help them grow their reach. 
 
Content Marketing that Connects with your Customers, will be held on May 5th at 3PM EST. This presentation, hosted by Staples Connect™ and wiseHer, provides insight on how to create marketing collateral that connects with your customers. Emily Aborn, founder and owner of She Built This, will lead this workshop for small business owners who are ready to effectively get their message out. 
Now
 
CO – Roadmap for Rebuilding: Maximize Your Marketing, will be held on May 6th at 12PM EST. The U.S. National Chamber of Commerce and Staples Connect™ come together to host a panel discussion that helps you define your audience, build a cutting-edge marketing plan, and amplify your reach through social media. 
 
 
Plus, we are offering deeper in-store discounts from 5/2 – 5/9 exclusively for Chamber members who are enrolled in the Staples Chamber Discount Program:
  • 20% off your in-store purchase of regular priced items 
  • 30% off your in-store Print & Marketing Services order
  • Members need to be signed up by 4/26 to take advantage of this offer using the enrollment method we have set up for you.
COVID 19 Mobile Vaccination Clinic Offer
                                                                                                         
Dodge County Public Health would like to offer you and your staff an opportunity to have a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic visit your workplace.
COVID-19 vaccinations are one of the best ways you can protect your business, your employees, and your customers. Investing in the well-being
of your employees is an important way to improve employee morale and retention.
 
There is no cost to you or your employees for the Dodge County Public Health mobile clinic team to come to your business site; but we would need at least ten interested employees and an adequate, well lit space for vaccinations to take place.
                                                                                                             
If you are interested one of the Dodge County Public Health RNs will answer your questions and help get you started.
                                                                                                             
To begin you can call Abby Sauer (Dodge Co Public Health Officer) at (920) 386-3674. Or you can e mail Scott Smith (Emerg. Prep. Coord.) at ssmith@co.dodge.wi.us
Inspiration and motivation

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2021 Executive Circle and Mission Sponsors (to date)
Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce
920.887.8879
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