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August 2019 Newsletter
Greetings!
August is a tough month for business in Wisconsin! We finally have summer weather,vacations are in full swing before the start of school or we are trying to squeeze inanother day away just to enjoy all summer has to offer. But business goes on and we canhelp you stay productive and connected. Look for networking opportunities and theintroduction of the Chamber Educational Series starting in August.
Those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer are here! Let us help you make them the bestthey can be.
Sincerely,Lynn GrgichJoletta KerpanGermantown Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcome New MembersZILBER PROPERTY GROUPChelsea Couette710 N PlankintonMilwaukee, WI 53203414-274-2641zilberpropertygroup.comMilwaukee-based commercial real estate developer and investor.
BOB STEMO2718 W Highland RdMequon, WI 53092262-724-0314https://infoweinspect.wixsite.com/websiteWE Inspect offers a competent and diligent home inspection of single family, multi-familyand condominiums for home buyers, home sellers and property managers.
RICHARD JANUSZN114W15141 VicksburgGermantown, WI [email protected] training services including: fitness, nutrition, boxing, MMA, martial arts andrehabilitation and functional training for seniors.
Member SpotlightEach month Germantown Chamber Member businesses will be featured here and on thehomepage of the Chamber website. If you are interested in being a featured business,click on the link for a submission form. There is limited space; applications accepted on afirst come, first serve basis. SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSION FORM
Milwaukee Area TechnicalCollegeJulie Ashlock, Associate Dean5555 W Highland RdMequon, WI 53092
Discover MATC atwww.matc.eduMATC on FacebookMATC on TwitterMATC on Instagram
As a public, two-year comprehensivetechnical college, MATC offersexceptional educational and trainingopportunities and services to ourdiverse metropolitan area byengaging with partners to advancethe quality of life for our studentsand community. We engage with ourcommunity by being active withorganizations like the GermantownChamber of Commerce so that wecan check the pulse of employers,residents, and provide relevanteducation and workforcedevelopment opportunities.
Are you ready to return to school butworried about how to pay for it? Youmay qualify for the MATC Promisefor Adults! The MATC Promise forAdults provides eligible students upto 75 credits of free tuition – afterother scholarships and grants areapplied – to complete an in-demandassociate degree. The Promise alsoprovides support to help studentsstay on track to graduate andconnect to a career. Why MATC?Connect to an in-demand careeryou’ll love in as little as one to twoyears and increase your earningpotential through our flexible,accessible programs close to you.We also offer a less expensive pathto a four-year degree through morethan 35 college and universitytransfer partners Return withconfidence: Associate degreegraduates earn nearly 20% moreeach year than those with a highschool diploma alone -- and morethan 90% of our graduates areemployed within six months. Not havean outstanding debt with the college.Learn in small classes led byinstructors with industry experience.
Networking EventsABLE NORTHFirst Wednesday of every month
August 7, 20197:30am-9:00am
The Main MillN88 W16521 Main StreetMenomonee Falls, WI 53051REGISTER HERE
ABLE NETWORKING MEETINGS
ABLE networking meetings are open to all members of our respective Chambers -Wauwatosa, Menomonee Falls, Greenfield, Muskego, Germantown & South Suburban
All ABLE breakfast, lunch or after hours events are listed on the Germantown ChamberEvent Calendar but ABLE North is the only registration available through theGermantown Chamber. All other ABLE meeting questions regarding the event orregistration will have to be directed to the host Chamber as noted on each meeting. Notall locations have been determined for all meetings. Visit:https://ablenetworking.wixsite.com/events for information and registration.
Ambassadors please note: the promo code will only work for ABLE North meetings.
WIN Register Here
What Are You Thinking?Are you a home-based business? If so, what do you need that the GermantownChamber doesn't currently [email protected]
Chamber Education SeriesWORKING ON:August: Social Media forBusinessSeptember LinkedIn
Come join us for the ChamberEducation Series! We have some great topics coming up:Germantown Updates for BusinessesSteve Kreklow - Village AdministratorBuilding & Preserving Your BusinessJon Hafemann, Edward JonesCommunity RelationsChristine Specht, Cousins Subs
WATCH FOR DETAILS AS THEY ARESCHEDULED!
Resources2019-2020 Community Guides
The 2019-2020 Germantown CommunityGuides published by Shaw Media, achamber member, have arrived at theChamber and also been delivered allaround the community of Germantown.Included in the Guide is a list of importantnumbers, Germantown attractions,calendar of events and a map with a streetindex. This publication is all possible dueto the support of our local businesses.Extra copies are available at the Chamberoffice.
Washington/Ozaukee Job Fair
Wednesday, August 71PM-4PMWashington County Fair Park3000 Hwy PVWest Bend, WI 53095Register here
Jobseekers! Interviewing spaceavailable along with tables to fill outapplications and copy machines.Check out the region's largest job fairwith 100+ businesses wanting to hearabout your work experience and skills.
Save the date - MCE
Manufacturing Career Expo - 11th YearOctober 23 & 24, 2019Washington County FairgroundsThe MCE is an educationalmanufacturing tradeshow designed tobring awareness to students of thecareer opportunities within themanufacturing industry and the relatededucational pathways.
Member News
The Make Believe Concert has beenrescheduled for Thursday, August15!
Come enjoy an outdoor concert withfood trucks and a beer garden!
Upcoming Workshops hostedby The Gables of Germantown
Thursday, August 15, 11amHimmel Haus Community RoomPower of AttorneyHow and why to set up a POA, what
activation means, and how activationchanges living options.
Thursday, September 12, 11amSleep
To register for these free monthlyprograms, call Jackie 262-345-1011
Leadership Germantown Classof 2020 NOW ENROLLING!
MissionTo promote and enhance communityleadership and involvement. This isaccomplished by providing qualityprograms that develop leadership skillsand create community awareness.
Be a part of a program designed tobuild unique and dynamic leaders whowill contribute to their community and intheir workplace!
Click for Online Application
Wolf Haus & Genealogy ResearchCenter; open on Wednesdays, 1-4pm
Christ Church Museum of LocalHistory, open on Sundays 1-4pm
Bast Bell Museum is open Friday,Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm
Germantown Historical SocietyDheinsville Settlement Open forthe Season!
Tour a historic hamlet nestled in theheart of historic Dheinsville, on one ofthe last 6-way crossroads settlementsin Wisconsin. Founded by Germanimmigrants, this 9-1/2 acre parcel isnow a community park that tells manystories of ethnic heritage.
Three historical gems, the Sila LydiaBast Bell Museum, the Christ ChurchMuseum and the half-timbershoemaker shop are available for youto tour!
Visit:germantownhistoricalsociety.org
Fastest Growing Firm - 2019spectruminvestor.com
Congratulation to SpectrumInvestment Advisors - selected as a2019 Fastest Growing Firm awardwinner by the Milwaukee BusinessJournal. Firms with the highestpercentage of growth from 2016-2018were selected and winners wererecognized in July in downtownMilwaukee.
SERVPRO of Ozaukee CountyDirector's Platinum Award
Congratulations to SERVPRO ofOzaukee County!At the SERVPRO 50th AnnualConvention, they were awarded theDIRECTOR'S Platinum Award forOutstanding Performance. Great job toWilliam Callaway and his SERVPROremediation team!
Visit their website
Germantown Community Blood DriveSponsored by
Kiwanis of Germantown & Germantown School District
Monday, August 51PM - 6PMKennedy Middle SchoolGold Activity CenterW160N11836 Crusader Ct, GermantownReservations:http://bit.ly/gtownAug2019 or call877-232-4376
Interfaith CaninesWe offer visits with certified pettherapy to seniors for FREE! Thegoal is to decrease loneliness andstress by providing a positiveconnection.Volunteers always needed!
Contact: 262-365-0902 [email protected]
Our Kids' Closet provides at no cost,gently used clothing to families inneed within our community. We relyon the generosity of the communityto keep our facility stocked withdonations.Contact: 262-844-8554 [email protected]
ElevatePrevention Network Picnic
August 15, 20195PM-7PMRichfield Fireman's Park2008 Hwy 175Hubertus, WI 53033
Register here
Remedy Coloring Contest
Remedy Intelligent Staffing-State WideCampaign
Children up to 12 years old areeligible to win!Contest open August 2nd-September 13th at 5pmOne winner per branch andOne Grand Prize winner statewidewill receive ($200 valued gift + $300to your class!)
Choose a Remedy Coloring PageRemedy Coloring PageColor your pictureSubmit your colored picture to yourclosest Remedy Branch by September13th 5pm
For questions:[email protected] call 920-356-9528
FALL BUSINESS DIVISIONCLASSESONLINE/MEQUON CAMPUS
Register Now!Online at www.matc.edu
or for more info call 262-238-2200
FARMERS MARKET-Germantown
Every SaturdayLocal Produce & More8am-12pmGermantown Village Hall
There is still time to sponsor one of the concertsin August and invite your clients, employees
and their families, etc... Call for details 262-250-4710.
JUNCTION 45 MUSIC FESTIVAL
Announcing the inauguralJunction 45 Music Festival set torock Washington County Fair Park onSaturday, August 24, 2019.Gates open at 1pm;
Music starts between 2-2:30pm;Headliner 8:30pm HAIRBALL
For the entertainment line-up, tickets,etc... visit:Junction 45 Music Festival
or Washington County Fair Park
COMMUNITY NEWS
Wheeling & Heeling for Cancer
Saturday, August 10All levels welcome6 routes end/begin at CMHNew 5k run!Join us in the fight againstcancer
Wheeling & Heeling Information
ENTIRE SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULEGehl Performing Arts Pavilion, Firemen's Park
Performances are free and open to the public.Thursdays: food trucks and beer garden available
For questions, contact Germantown Park & Recreation, 262-250-4710
Germantown Area Chamber of CommerceW156 N11251 Pilgrim RoadGermantown, WI 53022262. [email protected]
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