| Focus on Burlington Business
Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
June 2010 |
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| Dear Burlington Chamber Members, | |
 Welcome to the first issue of the electronic 'Focus on Burlington Business' Member Newsletter. Included in this electronic version of the Newsletter you will find everything that you would find in the paper version but we will be saving paper (Go Green!) and we will be saving money.
If you have any questions about any of the material provided in the below email please feel free to contact the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce at 262-763-6044 or email us.
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| Spreading the message to "Shop Local First" | Okay, let's be clear, the BACC didn't invent the concept of shopping locally to strengthen our own community's economy.
You can "be local" by simply actively supporting the area in which we live. The quality of life is good here - so enjoy the Burlington area. Shop local, eat local, read local, learn local, and be active in our community and together we build a brighter future.
Buying local supports area businesses ensuring the availability of the wide variety of products and services we're able to enjoy so close to home.
Not sure how to get connected? Familiarize yourself with the Chamber Membership Directory and Buyers Guide. This directory contains a wide variety of businesses, including a detailed listing of the professional sector. How about those shops downtown? Check out our directory for more information. Storeowners are more than willing to work with customers to get you those hard to find items - no need to fill up the car for a day's worth of chasing from store to store. Maybe it's something they have on hand - if not, just ask. They most likely can save you the extra hassle of looking elsewhere.
We don't want to preach. Although there are truly significant economic benefits to a community resulting from shopping locally, we recognize that people make their own decisions for their own reasons.
At the BACC we have long championed "Shopping Locally" and have always encouraged folks to think about the local options first. When you stop to think about it, you can get pretty much anything in Burlington.
When we invest in our own community, we pave the way for greater things. By truly looking to give back to our community and spending locally, we retain jobs, help create jobs and work to support the vitality of our community. So, next time you need something, think Burlington first. Your local economy, as well as your friends and neighbors, will thank you for it.
Want to do more? Here's how... - Make time to get to know the Burlington area better ... check out the stores, go out to eat, take in a play or movie...try something different.
- Ask questions. Go to the chamber website www.burlingtonchamber.org and go to the business websites if you are in need of something you can't find. Or, simply give them a call.
- Think about transferring professional services that still remain out of town to someone local.
- Encourage fundraising in schools and organizations to have a local source.
- Sign up to receive the Chamber's e-community newsletter that highlights area businesses and promotes special offers. Be sure to share it with your friends!
Craig Faust, Chamber President |
| Consider the Benefits of Corporate Partnership! |  R.K.W. Redi-Mix Concrete Inc. has been family owned and operated since its start in the spring of 1993. We continue to strive to be an all service supplier of concrete and concrete related needs to our customers and contractors. With the addition of our automated "Solomon Color System" we are able to mix up to 64 standard colors and customize colors as well, to help compliment your decorative concrete needs. We also have concrete stamps available for rent in three different patterns.
In the spring of 2000, we added on R.K.W. Roll Off/Dumpster Services. We have three different sizes of roll-off dumpsters along with mobile "storage containers" for rent. We drop off and pick-up for your convenience.
The fall of 2009 was another exciting expansion for R.K.W. with the opening of "Plant Two", located directly across the road from our home base of "Plant One". This new state of the art central batch plant will ensure our ability to meet our customers and contractors needs and demands.
Even during these tough economic times we look forward to continued growth within Burlington and our surrounding communities. We are blessed with a great work force of individuals and the support of our community.
Please contact one of our dispatchers should you have any questions on our goods and services and now you can check us out on the "WEB" at WWW.RKWREDIMIX.COM! |
| Membership Directory & Buyers Guide |  We are beginning work on the annual edition of our Membership Directory and Buyers' Guide. The directory will be an integral part of the Chamber's effort to recruit new business to our area and in each relocation packet that goes out. We have distributed over 5,000 copies in the last year including 1,000 to chamber members.
As a business buying guide it will offer a comprehensive listing of BACC members by type of business offering quick access to useful information for purchasing decisions.
Wouldn't you like to be part of an exclusive advertising opportunity that puts your business name at the fingertips of prospective buyers all year long? Our ad deadline is June 25, though there is a Prompt Pay discount of 10% available until June 15 with a few other incentives available, view the pricing guide. As a member, you can take part in this exclusive advertising opportunity that includes: - Distribution at Burlington businesses and public offices
- Distribution at Chamber events
- Inclusion in Chamber Newcomer packets
- Additional copies available to member businesses for distribution to our community
Reserve your spot today in the 2010-2011 BACC Membership Directory and Buyers Guide. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Chamber office at 262-763-6044 or email us. |
| Garden Chair Auction |  The Garden Chair Auction will come to an end this Friday at noon so make sure that you have placed your bid on your favorite chair before it is too late!!! Visit the Burlington Chamber website for a picture of each chair and a location.
Once again we owe a huge thank you to our very talented artists who donated their time to ensure this projects success! So, thank you to Kelly LauFenberg (A.K.A Kid Kelly), Walter Maes of Riverbirch Gallery, Jennifer Miller of Riverview Studios, and Tom Shropshire of Riverbirch Gallery. Thank you the participating businesses for their support; Burlington Garden Center, Burlington Glass, Gooseberries Fresh Food Market, Fox River State Bank, Reineman's True Value, Richter's Sentry Foods, and Schuette Daniels Furniture. Plus, thank you to Menards for donating the chairs! We will be contacting the winning bidders on Monday, June 7. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Chamber at 262-763-6044 or email us. |
| Ambassador Club Activities | | The Burlington Chamber Ambassador Club has been busy lately attending ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, and doing a little fundraising! The Ambassador Club held a brat sale recently in front of Sentry Foods to raise money for the 'Adopt a Family' project that the Ambassador Club hosts every Christmas.
The Ambassador Club was also at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that made Grater Tater a chain restaurant! Grater Tater recently opened another location inside the Gateway Technical College. The Ambassador Club was there to help Grater Tater celebrate this great achievement!
M&I Bank and the Burlington Ambassador Club held a ground breaking ceremony to celebrate their new location on May 25th. The new building will be located on Milwaukee Ave. in front of Kohl's and Pick N Save, this building is expected to be completed this fall. |
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2010 Scholarship Recipient Lisa Worklan |
The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Lisa Worklan. Jerry Koch, Vice President Community Development, presented the 2010 Scholarship Award to Lisa at the Awards Ceremony on May 28.
Lisa is the winner of the annual Scholarship Award from the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce that alternates between a graduating senior from Burlington High School and Catholic Central. A 2010 graduate of Catholic Central High School, she will receive $500 upon satisfactory completion of at least C average for her first semester at a college, university, or technical college.
The entire Board of the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Lisa on her accomplishments and wish her all the best. |
| RCEDC Annual Meeting |
The 27th annual meeting for the Racine County Economic Development Corporation (RCEDC) was held in Burlington at the Veterans Terrace in May. More than 300 people attended this meeting along with the Burlington Chamber staff.
Ron Jandura received the Sam Johnson Volunteer of the Year Award. Ron was given this award for his multiple volunteer initiatives which have had significant impact on current and future development in Racine County. Ron has served as the Superintendent of the Burlington School District, as well as the Board of the Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation (CATI) since 2003. He also served on the Gateway Technical College Board from 2001 to 2009.
Upcoming RCEDC Event:
RCEDC is hosting a session titled, "Export and Global Engagement" led by Susan Dragotta from the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and Roxanne Baumann from the Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership (WMEP). CATI Building Auditorium on Thursday, June 10th from 7:30-9:00am. 2320 Renaissance Blvd, Sturtevant, WI 53177 Cost - Free for RCEDC members, $10 for non-members Call 262-898-7432 to register or by email to kfrost@racinecountyedc.org |
| Community Sidewalk Sales - Citywide Treasures ~ Retail & Rummage |  Community Sidewalk Sales (formerly Maxwell St. Days) will be held the last Friday and Saturday in July, the 30th and 31st. Let's fill the sidewalks! Start planning now on what you will do for this event!
This is a great opportunity for retail merchants to get rid of last season's unsold merchandise to make room for the new incoming season! Non-profit groups should consider having a bake sale, a rummage sale, or other fundraiser. If you do not plan to use the sidewalk in front of your storefront please contact the Chamber so that we can find fill that space!
There will be a lot of activities going on during this weekend throughout downtown and in Wehmhoff Square Park, bake sales, rummage sales, ice cream socials, book sales, vendors, etc. The Burlington Chamber has teamed up with the Burlington Lions club to make this the best Community Sidewalk Sales (Maxwell St. Days) event to date! If you have any questions please contact the Chamber at 262-763-6044 or email us. |
| S.M.I.L.E. Day |  Smile Day is an excellent opportunities for high school students to spend a day at community businesses in on-the-job training as a way to help determine a future career path.
Thank you to the following businesses for participating in the annual S.M.I.L.E. Day that was held on May 7. Bob's Pedal Pusher, Burlington Longview Animal Hospital, Burlington Police Dept., Christy's Bridal & Formal Wear, Cooper School, Cooperative Plus Inc., Cost Cutters at the Racine Walmart, Country Vet Service, Dr. Webber, gia bella flowers and gifts, Grater Tater Restaurant, Hi-Liter Graphics, Kapur & Associates, Inc., Karcher Middle School, Lavelle Industries, Lloyd, Phenicie, Lynch, Kelly & Hotved, Love, Inc., Lynch GM Superstore, MGA Research, Molitor Pet & Bird Clinic, Mt. Carmel Med. & Rehab Center, National Guard, Pharmacy Station, Southern Lakes Newspaper, St. Mary's Preschool, Stelling & Assoc. Architects, Ltd., Transitional Living Center, Trend Setters, Universal Communication & Computers, WGTD Radio Station. |
| May Business After Hours |  Thank you to everyone who attended the May Business After Hours hosted by Thrivent Financial. There were many people in attendance, Chamber Members and guests of the host, who were all challenged to a trivia contest of Burlington history! It was a fun evening and thank you to Thrivent Financial for hosting this event!
The next Business After Hours will be held in August at John's Main Event hosted by the Burlington Jaycees and John's Main Event. |
| Mike Deans Named May's Insurance Vice President |
Michael T. Deans has been elected Vice President of May's Insurance Agency, Inc., company president, James F. Weis, announced. Weis said that Deans has become a stockholder in the firm and was elected a corporate officer effective January 1, 2010. Mike Deans joins James F. Weis, James H. Peterson and Joel C. Weis as the agency's principal owners.
Mike Deans has been associated with May's Insurance since November 1st, 2005, when he joined the firm as an agent. He had formerly been associated with the South Milwaukee School District as a physical education teacher and head football coach. Prior to that, he had been a graduate assistant at University of Wisconsin LaCrosse teaching and coaching for the U.W. LaCrosse Eagles football team and received his masters degree in Sport Administration. Deans received his undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse. He is currently coaching football at Burlington High School and is on the Chocolatefest operations committee in charge of the organization of the Veterans Memorial Day Parade.
Michael T. Deans, his wife, Jaimie, and two sons live and work in Burlington. |
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Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce
113 E. Chestnut St., Suite B
Burlington, WI 53105
P: 262-763-6044 F: 262-763-3631 |
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