Chamber Board of Directors Update | |
Dan Thielen & Aaron Zuege will be stepping down from their positions on the board due to their overloaded schedules. We thank them for all their contributions over the years! Our acting board voted in members to fill their open seats. Melissa Rasmussen with Homewood Suites & Deon Franszczak with Ability Adventures will join our board as of March. Gail Varhula served her full four-year term and will be stepping down from the board as well. Our membership voted in Beth Stone with the Oak Creek Community Center. We’re excited to welcome our new members joining our Board of Directors! | |
Last Chance! Annual Breakfast Promotion | |
Save on the Entire Year! Get 12 breakfasts for the price of 10!
No need to register each month!
$170 for our 2025 Annual Breakfast Promotion!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ANNUAL AWARDS WINNERS! | |
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NEW MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Dee Von Drasek Photography
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VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Beth Stone, Oak Creek Community Center
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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The Bucyrus Club
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LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
CCB Technology
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COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
Oak Creek Community Center
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EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Linda Krause, Franklin Public Schools
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Don’t miss our upcoming events! See the following list of events with dates, times, and more! We look forward to seeing you soon! | |
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Luxe Golf Bays - Franklin
Thursday, March 6th, 5:00PM - 7:00PM
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Join the South Suburban Chamber for their Annual Event at Luxe Golf for 2 hours of fun! There will be snacks, silent auction, golf, and networking! Best part - you don't even need to know how to golf! Bring your colleagues, and enjoy a good time! | |
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CHAMBER NETWORKING BREAKFAST | |
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Oak Creek Community Center
Sponsored by:
OC Lions Club
Wednesday, March 12th, 7:45AM- 9:30AM
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Chamber Breakfasts are an excellent opportunity to network with Chamber members. One representative from each company can give a 30-second introduction sharing their company, and their services. We encourage attendees to bring brochures, door prizes, and promotional material to distribute. | |
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Tuckaway Country Club
Thursday, April 3rd, 2:00PM- 5:00PM
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Beyond Vision provides comprehensive services to streamline and enhance your business operations. Our Assembly & Packaging services ensure products are meticulously assembled and securely packaged. Our Kitting services organize and package multiple items into single kits for better inventory management. Our state-of-the-art Machine Shop offers custom machining solutions, from prototyping to production, delivering precision parts. Our professional Call Center provides prompt, exceptional customer service for inbound and outbound communications. | |
41Fork Hospitality is a full-service hospitality company, specializing in seamless integration of restaurant or catering operations, culinary excellence, marketing innovation, human resources, project consulting, event production and design. We empower our partners to elevate guest experiences, drive profitability and create memorable moments by offering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of the hospitality industry. | |
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Sunrise Office Systems offers professional on-site services in Wisconsin to keep your office equipment running smoothly with minimal downtime. Their experienced technicians come directly to your location to perform repairs, maintenance, and installations, providing prompt and reliable support tailored to your business needs. We also provide flexible sales and leasing options to equip your business with the latest office technology. | |
We make early education and daycare joyful, engaging, and fun for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children! Since 2002, The Learning Experience has been positively impacting the lives of children ages six weeks to six years by developing and implementing ground-breaking childcare and early education programs. Our proprietary curriculum encourages children to learn in their favorite way: by exploring and doing. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow! | |
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Hi there! I’m Bailey, the heart and soul behind Bailey Bryn Photography. While I grew up soaking up the sun in Southern California, my husband and I have recently made the move back to Wisconsin—his hometown. Our two little boys keep us on our toes and fill our days with endless laughter and love. When I’m not capturing smiles and special moments, you’ll find me hiking through beautiful trails, discovering treasures at farmer's markets, drinking too much coffee (vanilla latte!!!), or enjoying cozy family time. I am committed to capturing the God-given beauty in each moment and family I work with, honoring the unique stories and love that make every session special. | |
Candy Cloud is a specialty beverage company. We offer a full range of coffees, teas, boba, lemonades, revibes, and shakes. We offer limited time seasonal and monthly drink specials in addition to our bites menu. Candy Cloud is the perfect place to go to make sweet memories. | |
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Lighthouse Lawn and Landscaping | | |
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We are a Christian-owned landscaping company operating from Oak Creek. We serve residential and commercial clients in Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha, Kenosha, and Walworth Counties | |
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TRASH BIN CLEANING & POWER WASHING SERVICES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS. When was the last time you cleaned your garbage can? Let us cross that chore off your list! We will remove the dirt, grime and odor infiltrating your bins. This will help prevent bacteria from growing. Your garbage cans will be so clean, even your kids will want to take the trash out!
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Chamber Breakfast at MOSH Performance Center Sponsored by Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital | |
Snuck in another successful Breakfast before the snow storm! Thank you to the amazing staff at MOSH Performance Center & Watts + Diesel for helping make this unique space work for our event! Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital sponsored our delicious breakfast burritos from Dog Haus & sides from Polish Center of Wisconsin, thank you for your continued contributions! Shout Out to Van McNeil with ROC Ventures & Milwaukee Milkmen for the sound support! We honored Wilson Commons as our Spotlight of the Month, keep an eye out for their spotlight video shot by Wonya Sloan with Visualize Digital Media! | |
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Avid Hotel's Grand Opening | | |
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What a Party! Congratulations to Avid Hotels Oak Creek on their Grand Opening!!!! Thanks to our fellow Chamber members who contributed to this fun night! Trattoria di Carlo, Skyline Catering & Express Deli, Summerfest, & City of Oak Creek Government! Special thanks to Dee Von Drasek Photography for capturing it all! Welcome to the City of Oak Creek! | |
Smart Steps to Financial & Estate Planning | | |
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What a turnout for yesterday's Lunch & Learn Seminar on Financial & Estate Planning! Chamber members Trent Lower - Northwestern Mutual, Georgia Konstantakis with Konstantakis Law Office, & Max A. Sass and Sons Funeral Homes partnered up to deliver an all-encompassing presentation!
Congrats on a successful & informative event!
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HEALTH & WELLNESS SPOTLIGHT | |
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Heart Health: Let’s Get Moving and Keep That Ticker in Tip-Top Shape!
Your heart is the hardest-working organ in your body, so why not show it some love? Think of exercise as your heart’s best friend—ready to boost its energy, improve its performance, and help it keep beating strong for years to come. Whether you’re dancing like nobody’s watching or going for a brisk walk, every little bit of movement is a big win for your heart. Ready to find out how? Let’s dive into the fun ways exercise helps your heart stay healthy!
Why Exercise is the Heart’s Best Buddy
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Heart Muscle: It Gets Stronger, Just Like You! When you exercise, your heart gets stronger, just like any other muscle. Think of it as your heart getting in shape to pump blood more efficiently. It gets so good at its job that it doesn't have to work as hard to keep you going—meaning you’ve got more energy for fun stuff (like dancing at your favorite concert)!
- Better Blood Flow = A Happier You Regular exercise makes your blood flow smoother than a fresh jar of peanut butter. When you get your blood pumping, your heart sends oxygen and nutrients to your organs faster and more effectively. This means your body feels better, and your heart doesn't have to work overtime to keep up.
- Bye-Bye High Blood Pressure Did you know exercise can lower your blood pressure? That’s right! When you move, your blood vessels stay more elastic, which helps reduce strain on your heart. Less strain means less chance of hypertension—now that’s a win for your heart (and your future)!
- Good Cholesterol to the Rescue! Regular exercise helps raise HDL (high-density lipoprotein)—the "good" cholesterol that helps clear out all the "bad" stuff (like LDL) from your bloodstream. More good cholesterol means your arteries stay clear and your heart stays healthy. You’re basically giving your heart a free pass to thrive!
- Heart Rate: Not Just for Athletes Exercise helps lower your resting heart rate. This means your heart doesn’t have to race at top speed all the time—just like you can chill after a workout. A slower, stronger heart is the sign of a healthy, fit individual.
Your heart is your constant companion, and it deserves some extra care. Exercise is the secret weapon to a long, healthy, and happy life. Whether you’re breaking a sweat or just having fun, moving your body will keep your heart strong, your mind sharp, and your spirits high. So, get up, get moving, and give your heart the workout it deserves—because a happy heart is a healthy heart!
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MobiliSE & FlexRide Milwaukee | |
FlexRide is coming to the Franklin & Oak Creek Area! Find out more about this on demand transportation option! | |
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UWM TechEd Frontiers Advantage | |
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Employees invest in themselves by learning and upskilling so they can advance and future-proof their careers. Employers maximize efficiency by growing their own talent. People who are unemployed have another path back to the workforce. It's a win-win-win for everyone! Our chamber has partnered with UWM's TechEd Frontiers program to get a discount that you can enter during registration. Use code "CHAMBER" (all caps) when prompted during registration. You can learn more here!
- Affordable learning pathways delivered in an immersive and interactive online format.
- High-quality and high-demand offerings are informed by the labor market and validated by market research, as well as input from multiple industries and types of businesses.
- Built-in assessments at regular intervals make sure that learners are mastering the skills.
- Completing a TechEd pathway earns a digital badge that has metadata pinpointing your new knowledge, skills and abilities.
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Would you like to be featured in our monthly newsletter? Please submit a brief write-up about what you'd like included. If applicable, add a picture and the direct link to your business or where individuals can learn more: info@southsuburbanchamber.com | |
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Schedule your free personal consultation with Michelle Bursch, Internet Marketing Consultant, with Internet Marketing Concepts, to learn more about your online member benefits to help grow your business and visibility on our website!
Click HERE to learn more about driving traffic to your business.
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In a time where the market is tough, we're here to help! If you or someone you know is looking for a position check out some of our member's openings! Have an opening? Publish it on our website for FREE!
If you have any questions about how to publish the job opening- please contact us at info@southsuburbanchamber.com
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Small Business Assistance
A project of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section
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The Business Law Section provides legal assistance to small businesses and small business owners in Wisconsin with non-litigation business law services they could not otherwise afford.
Eligible participants can receive brief assistance on a wide variety of business law matters including:
- Finance and lending
- Insurance claims/coverage
- Commercial leases and contracts
- Tax
- Labor and employment
- Real estate
- Commercial debtor/creditor
- Regulatory compliance, including privacy and COVID-19 related requirements
Please learn more here.
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Sponsoring one of the South Suburban Chamber’s events or programs is a high-impact, cost-efficient way to expose your company to the business community. Sponsorship of a Chamber program or event is budget-friendly for small to large businesses and gives your company:
- Increased brand exposure.
- Exclusive associations with high-profile business events featuring business leaders.
- Credible community exposure.
- Highly targeted advertising placement across a variety of print and web media.
- Access to new business relationships and potential customers.
For more information on how you can grow your business
through sponsorships, contact info@southsuburbanchamber.com
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THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS | |
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The South Suburban Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome the businesses below to the Chamber in 2025! Learn more about each member's business and the services they offer by clicking the business name below.
Don't forget to visit the directory the next time you're looking for products, services, or a fun night out with friends! Remember to support local businesses.
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Whether you own or manage a business, provide a service, or just want to be involved in your community, we invite you to join the South Suburban Chamber of Commerce!
Go to our website, www.southsuburbanchamber.com to learn of all the many benefits of being a member and see the directory of our current members - many are your friends and neighbors!
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