The CHAMBER Tri County Ready Mix JB Signs REALTY CHECK DATE: To be determined Chairperson: Tia Bowe June 1-To be announced Bank Mutual Stardust Limousine April 6-5:30 p.m. Delta Publications - Kiel May 4-7:15 a.m. NH Utilities NH True Value Hardware Heaven Scent Salon 2011 MEETING SCHEDULE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING July 25, 2011 Chairperson: Diane Thorson July 6-5:30 p.m. JB Realty August 3-To be announced September 7 To be announced Delta Publications October 5-To be announced Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Altona Supper Club Friday, July 29, 2011 NIGHT ON THE TOWN Co-Chairs: Paul Pethan & Randy Jaeckels November - 7:15 a.m. Premier Financial CU December-To be announced Mary Christel New Holstein Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 17, New Holstein, WI 53061 Phone: (920) 898-9095 www.newholsteinchamber.com email: info@newholsteinchamber.com MARCH 2011 Newsletter is sponsored by AMY WEMPNER AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
From the President s Desk, Dear Chamber Members, Today, we find our State of Wisconsin at a crucial moment in history. In Madison, and all over the state and nation, fevered debates over budget shortfalls, budget repair bills, union bargaining rights, and the responsibility of elected officials are taking place. No matter on what side of these issues your support may fall, there is a larger issue at stake for all citizens of Wisconsin. For the past four decades we have witnessed a steady decline in Wisconsin, specifically the loss of manufacturing businesses and jobs, turning Wisconsin and the Midwest from a thriving industrial center into what now is commonly known as the Rustbelt of this nation. An endless stream of government regulations and requirements, increased corporate, real estate and income taxes, union overreach, and a general anti-business attitude has sent many former state businesses and potential new businesses scrambling for greener pastures. Following those businesses out of state are our best and brightest citizens and university graduates. We now have a Governor who had the wisdom to recognize the realities, and has the courage to try and do something about the decline. Unfortunately, we also have many that cannot recognize those realities, or refuse to end the status quo, and are willing to continue on the same path of decline. We have travelled that path for the past forty years, and it has not worked! As New Holstein Area Chamber of Commerce members and entrepreneurs, you all have an enormous stake and responsibility in this moment in history. Now is NOT the time to be silent. Your future, your children s future, and the future of the State of Wisconsin depend on your actions. Just as our ancestors once built this state into an industrial giant, we have to have the courage to knock the rust off and work towards a better economic environment for everyone. Sometimes, the first step is the most difficult, but you go nowhere without taking it. The time is NOW, for the business community and Wisconsin citizens to step up and put an end to the defeatist attitudes, and demand our elected officials truly do Open Wisconsin For Business. Sincerely, Robert A. Bosma Looking forward to spring? Let the Homestead Care Center teach you how to keep your back safe while participating in your favorite spring activities. Presentation will be on March 15 th at 5:30 PM at Homestead Care Center in the Rehabilitation Center. Entrance to Rehabilitation Center is off of Van Buren St. Guest Speakers Rex Knauf from Rex Knauf Chiropractic Center talking about proper body mechanics & Dave DeNell from Greenfield Therapy discussing exercises to keep your back healthy and strong. Light dinner will be served. Due to expertise of speakers, seats are filling up fast. Please call Pam at 898-4296 to reserve your seat! WEBSITE STATS 322 Visits; 46.89% Bounce Rate 806 Pageviews; 1 Minutes 53 Seconds Average Time on Site 2.50 Pages Per Visit: 83.85% (143) New Visitors to Site Citywide Rummage Sale scheduled for May 6th and May 7th (Mother's Day Week End). It will be run like it has in years past. All the communication will be coming and going between participant and Delta Publications. Fall Citywide Rummage Sale on the Week End--September 23rd and 24th.
Dear Chamber Member; Mark your calendar! The New Holstein Area Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring a Night on the Town on Friday, July 29, 2011. We need your support to make it a success. Consider sponsoring entertainment and/or food at your establishment or giving a monetary donation. Monetary donations will be used to help offset transportation cost for participants between each event, advertising and other chamber expenses. Door prizes are also appreciated. We need you to commit to your event by April 30 to allow for sufficient advertising. Please notify Randy Jaeckels at rjaeckels@wppienergy.org or Paula Pethan at ppethan@wppienergy.org with your event or any questions you may have. Thank you. Night on the Town Committee New Holstein Area Chamber of Commerce PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE We need YOUR Business Cards: We have ordered Business Card Files to be put in the Welcome Baskets. If you want to put your business card in there, drop 50-80 off at Bank Mutual in New Holstein. You can include other promotional items such as pens, cups, brochures, magnets, coupons, or any item you wish to promote your business on. Welcome Baskets are a great way to get your business name to new people in the New Holstein area. Dining Guide coming soon! We are waiting on a few members who have not renewed membership this year before we print the first batch for the year. All the dining establishments, financial institutions, the library, city hall and our retail members will be getting copies. If you wish to get copies for your business please let us know? Next Promotions Committee Meeting Wed., April 13, Noon at the Altona. The New Holstein Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to start something new this year called Mix & Mingle. What is Mix & Mingle? Similar to the Meet and Greet held to meet new members where you network with each other. Mi & Mingles are all about you and your business. You pick the month you want to host the Mix & Mingle. The event runs for two hours usually from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Only Chamber Members are at the event. The host business during this time can give tours, presentations, and/or hand out informational packets or items. Sometimes their may be a short meeting if needed. The host business provides appetizers and beverages as they see fit. Some businesses see this as a perfect time fo an open house. All members are encouraged to bring business cards or brochures to hand out during the event. We hope that Mix & Mingle will become a valuable member benefit. If you are interested in hosting a Mix & Mingle, please send an email to Promotions Committee Chair Jennifer Odekirk at info@fivestarinspirations.com or call 898-1431.
INDICATES NEW MEMBER 2011 Altona Amerequip Amy Wempner American Family Insurance At Home Realty Bank Mutual Best Western Bob Miller Trucking / K&M Warehouse Calumet Equity Insurance Calumet Feeds & Supply Campbell's 7 Corners Bar & Grill Cherished Moments Photography Christel & Heiberger Builders Country Floral CRES CRW Insurance Das Video Haus Delta Publications Designs by Carol Ditter Plumbing Five Star Inspirations Hair's to You Heaven Scent Salon Homestead Care Center Homestead Enhancements, LLC Ideal Realty Images-N-Stone, LLC Fine Art Gallery JB Realty JB Signs Judy Schisel Massage Kestell Furniture Kristin's Hair Care Lutz Burnett Law Firm M & I Bank Maid Perfect Cleaning Maintenance Plus Mathes Landscaping M-B Companies Mid Shore Home Builders Mid-Shores Recycling Midwest Restoration MT Glass Napa Auto Parts New Holstein Historical Society New Holstein School District New Holstein True Value New Holstein Utilities Oreck Clean Home Center Pethan's Air Premier Financial Credit Union Premier Properties Reindl Plumbing & Heating Roadside Service Roepke's Village Inn Salvatorian Schneider & Schneider Construction Schneider Insurance Schaar s Service Station Scott Umland Insurance Season's by Design Sippel Funeral Home Society of Divine Savior Southtown Family Restaurant, LLC Stardust Limo Stells Piggly Wiggly Subway Todd's Sewer & Drain Cleaning Tri City Small Engine Tri Count Ready Mix Twisted Tap Village Inn Pizza Willowdale Nursing & Rehabilitation Woodcut Engraving City of NEW HOLSTEIN 2110 Washington Street New Holstein, Wisconsin 53061 PHONE: 920-898-4241 FAX: 920-898-1504 March 2, 2011 TO: New Holstein Business Owner s FROM: Chief Brian T. Reedy RE: Worthless Checks Last month Jerilyn Dietz the Calumet County District Attorney sent a letter to all of the businesses regarding the Financial Crimes Services Check Diversion program (worthless check diversion program). The District Attorney s office will not be using the worthless check division program any longer. Those businesses that receive bad checks are to file all of their paperwork with the Calumet County District Attorney s office for prosecution. If anyone has any questions regarding this please call me. Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will be hosting an exercise and nutrition open house on Thursday March 24th from 3-4 pm. Nancy Krueger, Health and Wellness Coordinator from the Calumet County Aging and Disability Resource center will be on hand to present on the Strong Women program. Please call with questions and RSVP to Aly so that we can adequately plan @ 209-1494.
PO Box 17 New Holstein, WI 53061 Chamber Calendar 2011 APRIL MEETING DATE: Wednesday, April 6 TIME: 5:30 p.m. PLACE: Delta Publications 606 Fremont Street Kiel