Thanks so much for coming!

Thanks to The American Legion for hosting this meeting, Terry’s Piggly Wiggly, our beverage

sponsor, and Crossroads for our coffee bar. Enjoy your dinner catered by Coach’s Club.

Cross Plains Area Chamber Member Benefits

Networking Opportunities

Business Development

Community Support & Donations

Member Referrals and Inquiries

Business Ceremonies

Training Opportunities

Newsletter/Eblasts/Chamber Website

Job Posting

Health Care Plans

Chamber Bucks

ChamberMaster

For more information

Check out our website or talk to a Board

Member

www.crossplainschamber.net

Welcome to the Cross Plains Area Chamber

of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Presentation

Thank you for joining us!

Honoring Businesses, our Community & Business Leaders

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors:

Promoting a strong economy

and high quality of life

for our Chamber members

Platinum

Silver

60 YEARS

Annual Meeting Agenda

Welcome & Introductions Amy Hansen

2013 Highlights Randy Lowenberg

Outgoing Board Thanks Randy Lowenberg

BDC Update Chad Lawler

Ambassador Update Kathy Pulvermacher

Village Update Matt Schuenke

Gateway to the Driftless Chris Long

Construction Teams Jeff Koenig

2014 Goals Jeff Koenig

Proposed New Board Jeff Koenig

Upcoming Events Randy Lowenberg

Awards Presentation Tanya Ketelboeter

2014 Calendar of Events

March 31 Chamber Membership Dues Due

April 19 Easter Egg Hunt at Baer Park

May 1-3 Trout Days & Citywide Garage Sales

May 26 Memorial Day Chicken BBQ

June 27-29 World's Fair at Baer Park

July 19 & 20 St Francis Church Picnic

July 23 Chamber Golf Outing

August 1 & 2 Spike Rhett's Syndrome Fundraiser

September 7 Ironman Wisconsin

September 20 Hill & Valley Antique Auto &

Ameri cana Show &

Taste of Cross Plains

November 13 Business Fair

December 6 Santa Visit

Current Member List

Congratulations to our award winners!!

Volunteer of the Year Award

This award is to recognize individuals who have gone

over and above and made a positive impact on the

Cross Plains Area community through their volunteer

efforts and community service activities.

Business of the Year Award

This award is to recognize a local business that displays

a commitment to this community, makes a positive im-

pact on the local economy and maintains a responsible

& rewarding workplace environment.

Individual Members

Peter Benson

Doug Brunner

Timon Zander

Randy Case

Michael Schmoller

Lee Sorenson

Honorary Members

Dick Dresen

Doc Esser

Fred Urben

Mike Schutz

Ray Blanchard

Roger Brumm

Gene Kostecki

Richard Zwettler

Welcome New Members

Black Earth Creek Watershed Association Chris Long

Harmony Fitness and Coaching, LLC Casey Bucholz

Home Security of America Chris Poeschel,

Carrie Rozek, & Dan Smith

Milestone Senior Living, LLC Marn Turley

Orthopaedic Concepts LLC Gary Holberg

Reusable Future Catherine & Eric Bolden

Sisters on Main Drycleaners, LLC Cathy Barman

Individual Member Lee Sorenson

2013-2014 Board Members

President: Randy Lowenberg

Past President: Kathy Esser

Vice President: Jeff Koenig

Treasurer: Marissa Aeschlimann

Secretary: Kathy Pulvermacher

Directors: Tanya Ketelboester

Chad Lawler

Perry Hibner

Matt Schuenke

Executive Director: Amy Hansen

2013-2014 Highlights

104 Current Members (including 6 new members: BECWA, Harmo-

ny Fitness & Coaching, HSA, Milestone Senior Living, Orthopaedic

Concepts, Reuseable Future, and Sister’s on Main

Chamber Newsletters & Eblasts were sent regularly to communi-

cate upcoming events and other items of interest. The Chamber

Website was consistently updated with postings of events and per-

tinent business and community information. Expanded advertising

& sponsorship opportunities.

Several membership meetings held including; Annual dinner,

Healthcare Reform, Dave Phillips – County Executive meet and

greet, Paul Jadin – MadRep Intro/partnering meeting, and annual

golf outing. The Chamber Board, Event Team and Business Devel-

opment Committee also held monthly meetings working towards

the mission of the Chamber.

Promotional support of community including Easter Egg Hunt, Tur-

key Trot, Pub Crawl, Optimists Events, Babe Ruth Baseball, Spike

Rhetts Tournament, Village News, Hill & Valley Antique Auto/

Americana Show (record attendance), Trout Days, Cabin Fever,

Santa Visit and the Cross Plains World’s Fair. Also promoted Rib-

bon Cuttings at Cross Plains Community Bank and at the Celebra-

tion of the Remeandering of the Black Earth Creek.

Created and marketed Community Guide and Membership Direc-

tory.

Organized and hosted community events; Chicken BBQ and Taste

of Cross Plains—highlighted our natural resources with hiking, bik-

ing, a family boat regatta, Lion’s train rides for kids, and a sampling

of some of our local food establishments. Partnered with the Vil-

lage, DNR, BECWA and Ice Age Trail Alliance to build awareness of

local amenities. Fourth Annual Business Fair.

Current Member List

Northwest Dane Senior Services Paulette Glunn

Orthopaedic Concepts LLC Gary Holberg

Plastic Ingenuity SILVER Jodi Wells

ProBuild - Middleton Marcel Nonn

R & R Doors, Inc. Ron Runk

Reeson Chiropractic Dr. Dustin Reeson

Reusable Future Catherine Bolden

Roessler & Sons Construction Greg Roessler

Saeman Lumber Company Ben Katzman

Saint Francis Xavier School & Athletic Association Stacey Eslinger

Saint Martins Lutheran Church Sharon Pertzborn-Jensen

Salon Fido & Mud Puppy Spa, LLC Kimberly Maahs

Sauk Plains Plumbing & Pumps, Inc. Steve Kuhn

The Shoe Box Jill Adler

Sisters on Main Drycleaners, LLC Cathy Barman

State Bank of Cross Plains Kathy Pulvermacher

Statewide Supply, Inc. John Dahlk

Steve Marx Construction & Design Steve Marx

Stoppleworth Plumbing, Ltd Shana Valenta

Tax Solutions Greg DiPiazza

TDS Telecom Matthew Ivens

Terry's Piggly Wiggly Terry Lancaster

Top Promotions Kelly Williams & Ken Zimmerman

US Cellular/Wireless Works, Inc. Shelby Schenck

UW Health Cross Plains LuAnn White

UW Provision Company, Inc. Steve Kalscheur

Village of Cross Plains Matt Schuenke

Wagner Insurance & Financial, Inc. Greg Wagner

Walgreens Brian Popelars

Weaver Auto Parts of Cross Plains, Inc. Brian Gruber

Wilson Law Group Dan Purtell

Current Member List

Fuhrman & Dodge, S.C. Todd Pfeil

Girlie's Manor Doug Gregory

Globe University - Madison West Melissa Simon

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Michael Polk

Gunderson Funeral Home Dan Dederich

Haack Homestead Inspections, LLC Dave Haack

Harmony Fitness and Coaching, LLC Casey Bucholz

Hill & Valley Antique Auto/Americana Show Don Chandler

Hilltop Inn Jerry Thompson

Home Security of America Carrie Rozek

Ice Age Trail Alliance Michael Wollmer

Jim Dietzen State Farm Jim Dietzen

Kalscheur Dodge Chrysler Dean Kalscheur

Kalscheur Implement Company, Inc. Glen Wipperfurth

Kwik Trip Trisha Hutzenbuhler

Madison Gas & Electric Company Pam Christenson

Main Street Lanes Arlene & Julie Dahmen

Marketing Concepts, Inc. Tom O'Connell

Mid Towne Construction, Inc. Corey Ballweg

Middleton Community Bank - SILVER Judy Kelter-Ketelboeter & John Griffin

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Don Johnson

Milestone Senior Living, LLC Marn Turley

Millonzi Law, LLC Kay Millonzi

Moretti Law Office Jay Moretti

Morgan's of Pine Bluff Thomas Zabrowski

Nanny Love Daycare Heather Rentmeister

Nelson Electric David & Tammy Nelson

News Publishing, Inc. Marc Mickelson

2013-2014 Highlights

Formulating and building statewide and regional relationships

with chambers, other civic/business organizations such as Mad-

Rep, Wisconsin Department of Tourism, and Wisconsin Chamber

of Commerce Executives (WCCE). Expanded relationships with

Madison College, Globe University, Small Business Development

Center and Economic and Workforce Development. Economic

Development work and partnering with Madison Gas and Electric.

Continued support and promotion of buy local program with

Chamber Bucks.

Health Care Plans Offered to Chamber Members.

Implemented ChamberMaster, the leading Web Based Member

Management Software for Chambers. Members have the ability

to customize their business information which then feeds to the

Chamber website. Business description, hours, social media ac-

counts, hot deals, events and hiring positions are a few of the

things that can be utilized to draw traffic to member businesses.

The Chamber has positioned itself in a lead role for the upcoming

construction projects. Task Force leads and teams have been im-

plemented. A new section has been created on the website with

the latest news.

Kicked off new Ambassador Program to increase membership re-

tention by improving communications with our membership and

increasing membership involvement and support of all Chamber

events and activities.

Thank You Outgoing Board Members

Chad Lawler & Kay Millonzi representing Millonzi Law, LLC

Jane Bautch representing Terrry’s Piggly Wiggly

Mike Schmoller (Individual Member)

Thank you so much for your time and support!!

Chamber Four Key Issue Areas

Business Development Promote new businesses to the

chamber area and assist existing businesses in their growth.

Communication The Chamber strives to provide infor-

mation to keep entire community educated on area and village

issues and happenings and the chamber’s involvement.

Networking The Chamber will provide opportunities to con-

nect with other business members to help improve and promote

your business.

Community Support Chamber works cooperatively with area

events that foster a sense of community and enhance awareness

of area businesses or enhance chamber image.

Current Member List

BUSINESS CONTACT PERSON

Aflac Insurance Tara Stapelmann

All American Liquor, Video & Tan Spa Judy Sonnemann

American Family Insurance Michael Grzenia

American Legion Post 245 Lee Mayrack

Associated Lawn & Landscaping Service, LLC Randy Hacker

Black Earth Creek Watershed Association Greg Hyer & Chris Long

Call of the Wild Gallery Jim Quick

Century 21 Affiliated-Roessler Mike Roessler

Clerkin Wunderlin Group, Inc Annette M Koenig

Coach's Club Jennifer Romine

Comfort Keepers Richard Lornson

The Concrete Remover Inc Jessica Kalscheuer

Country Inn & Suites - Madison West (Middleton) Rob Wartella

CP Riders Snowmobile Club Shannon Barman

Creative Marketing Specialists Julie Pankow-Helland

Crescent Builders, Inc. Randy Lowenberg

Cross Plains Area EMS Tim Hillebrand

Cross Plains Dental, SC Dr. Shawn McCue

Cross Plains Family Chiropractic Dr. Julie Feit & Angie Acker

Cross Plains Motors, Inc. Chester Tourdot

Cross Plains Optimist Club Dennis Semrau

Cross Plains Pharmacy Lisa Kostecki

Cross Plains True Value Ray Buchanan

Crossroads Coffeehouse, LLC Mary Devitt

Culvers of Cross Plains Jim Nonn

Dean Health Plan Liz Dobson

Dew Signs, LLC Susan & David Vondra

Edward Jones Andy Voeltner

Esser's Cross Plains Brewery Wayne & Larry Esser

Proposed CPACC Board of Directors

Mission: Promote a strong economy and high quality of

life for our Chamber members and the Cross Plains area

communities! Organize and lead the Chamber mem-

bers and teams in order to accomplish our shared

goals. Remove obstacles and empower our teams to

succeed.

Proposed 2014 Board:

Marissa Aeschlimann Cross Plains Community Bank

Casey Bucholz Harmony Fitness and Coaching, LLC

Perry Hibner Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District

Tanya Ketelboeter Culvers of Cross Plains

Jeff Koenig Kalscheur Dodge Chrysler

Randy Lowenberg Crescent Builders, Inc

Todd Pfeil Fuhrman & Dodge, S.C.

Kathy Pulvermacher State Bank of Cross Plains

Matt Scheunke Village of Cross Plains

2014 Strategic Goals

Business Development

Work together to improve the business climate, working to

build a strong local economy

Attract new businesses to the Cross Plains area while working to

retain and assist growth of existing businesses

Partner with businesses in preparing for construction projects

Work on infill of existing commercial space

Plan for new commercial space

Development of strategic & collaborative partnerships

Opportunities to enhance member services

Grow Chamber Membership by 5% while retaining 95%

Strong partnering with other groups in area to accomplish goals

& mission

Communication

Provide access to community and business information

Newsletters, emails & referrals

Maintain and improve an effective Chamber website

Advertising, sponsorship & promotional opportunities

Promote, support, and generally build awareness of local com-

panies, members and the Cross Plains area

Share regional business news and educational opportunities

Continue building awareness of and enhancing use of Chamber-

Master

2014 Strategic Goals

Networking

Event team will support Annual Meeting, BBQ, Golf Outing,

Taste of CP, & Business Fair

After Hours Networking, ground breakings, business celebra-

tions and events

Explore some new/different types of networking such as ed-

ucational and professional development opportunities,

speed networking, focus groups, roundtables, etc.

Build ambassador program

Community Support

Marketing and promoting our community

Promotional support of community events such as Easter

Egg Hunt, Trout Days, World’s Fair, Hill & Valley Antique Au-

to/Americana Show, & Santa’s Visit

Market a continuous effort with “Shop Local”, promote the

Chamber Bucks program

Continued submission of events and businesses to the Wis-

consin Department of Tourism, and statewide media sources

Take a lead role in construction projects and revitalization of

our community