November 'Focus on Burlington Business' Newsletter

2010 has been an exciting and challenging year at the Chamber. We have learned, like our business members, to be resilient through these tough economic times. The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce continues to strive to enhance the business environment and the quality of life in our area for the benefit of our members and our community.

We want to keep on doing all we can to support and promote our member businesses by offering programs and services to help them prosper. Your input is very important to us in order to meet these needs.

The Chamber staff, the Board of Directors, our committees and our volunteers work to ensure that we meet your expectations. These people, your business neighbors and friends, assist the Burlington Chamber by strengthening the Chamber's relationship with business members, non-member businesses and the communities in and around our region.

If you have not been involved in your Chamber lately, please do so now. It is more important than ever before. If you attend one or more of our Legislative Breakfast sessions, Business After Hours, Networking at Noon, Speed Networking, participate in one of our educational seminars, attend our annual dinner and auction, participate in the annual golf outing, or many other offerings, you are benefiting from the Chamber's opportunities to network and grow. Working together, we will continue to build an environment where your business and our community can flourish.

Thank you for your membership and your belief in the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce.

Last Chance to Sign up for Noon Networking

Noon Networking Event

How it works: Attend a lunch and get to know the other participants.

When: Wed. Nov. 3 (That is this Wednesday!)

Time: 11:45 - 1 p.m.

Where: Lucky Star Restaurant

Cost: $15 per person includes lunch

Make New Connections ~ Grow Your Business

If you have questions or would like to register contact the Chamber at 262-763-6044 or email us.

Daylight Savings Time

Don't Forget to Fall Back this Sunday, Nov. 7!

Daylight Savings Time

Consider the Benefits of Corporate Partnership

The policy of the Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce, to maintain the dues schedule at a level whereby businesses of all sizes can afford the benefits of membership, has been made possible only through the generosity of the participating Corporate Partners. Since 1997, the Corporate Partnership Program has provided the additional supplementary budget funding for upgrading the office technology, development of a more meaningful program of work, and expansion of annual planned projects and events. To find out how your business can benefit, contact Jan Ludtke, 262-763-6044.

Schuette Daniels Furniture Corporate Partner Write-Up

This year Schuette-Daniels is celebrating its 80th year of service to the Burlington community. The business was initially founded in 1929 by John F. Schuette of Milwaukee when he purchased the original furniture store located at 597 N. Pine Street.

It wasn't until two years later that Mr. Schuette purchased the Kerkman residence at 157 S. Pine Street and converted it to the funeral home. In 1948 Rich Daniels joined the firm and in 1954, along with Marvin Werth, became shareholders in the business when it was incorporated. Rich and Doris Daniels purchased the remaining shares of the business in 1975. In 2007 the tradition continued with Matthew and Donna Daniels purchasing the majority shares of the business from Rich and Doris Daniels. In 1979, after 50 years at its previous location, the decision was made to expand the business and move the furniture store two blocks south to its current location at 425 N. Pine Street. To accommodate the growing funeral business, a new funeral facility was completed in 1991 at 625 Browns Lake Drive. Two year later the Polnasek Funeral Home was purchased in Union Grove. And in 1995, the McCarthy Koenig Funeral Home was purchased.

For eight decades Schuette-Daniels Furniture Store has earned a reputation for providing the Burlington community with quality merchandise and outstanding customer service. The supportive and caring staff at Daniels Family Funeral Homes handle all types of arrangements with integrity at the time of need.

Since 1975 many of the Daniels children have also joined the staff of the organization. Presently, Mitchell Daniels son, Craig Hancock, son-in-law, Kari Daniels, daughter-in-law and third generation Eric Daniels are all involved in the corporation.

The family's intentions for the future are to continue the legacy of providing the Burlington area with the unfailing satisfaction for which this family owned and operated business is known.

29th Annual Burlington Christmas Parade is Coming to Town!

The Burlington Christmas Parade will welcome Santa along with the holiday season on December 3 starting at 6:30 p.m. The Christmas Parade route is Kane St, Milwaukee Ave, Chestnut St, and ends on Pine St. near Sentry Foods.

Thank you to our Parade Sponsors: Allstate Insurance Co, ASDA Enterprises, Associated Bank, Best Value Flooring, Boardwalk Apartments (Bernie the Brewer Sponsor), Brightonwood Orchard, Bulletin Printing, Burlington Lions Club, Burlington Rotary Club, Community State Bank, Cooperative Plus Inc., Culvers Frozen Custard, Educators Credit Union, FCF Metal Salvage (Santa Unit Sponsor), Fidelity Title, First Banking Center, Fox River State Bank, HGI Company, Kiwanis Club, Lavelle Industries, LDV, Inc., M&I Bank, Mather's Improvement Service, May's Insurance, Mike's Quality Auto, North Shore Bank, Performance Tire and Auto (Racing Sausages Sponsor), Pharmacy Station, RKW Redi-Mix Concrete, Runzheimer International (Carolers & Reindeer Sponsor), Schuette Daniels Furniture, and Synchronicity Learning Center

If you are interested in becoming a Parade Sponsor contact the Chamber at 262-763-6044 or email us. Also, download a parade entry form here.

Halloween Pumpkin Bowl

Thank you to all of our sponsors and to all of our bowlers who Halloween Pumpkin Bowl

attended the Halloween Pumpkin Bowl on Sat. Oct. 30. This event was a ton of fun and we are already excited for next year's event!

Lane Sponsors & Prize Sponsors: Allstate Insurance Co, ASDA Enterprises, Bigelow Appliance Sales & Service, Brightonwoods Orchard, Burlington Dairy Queen, Burlington Dental Health Care, Burlington Menswear, Chocolate Expressions, Cotton Exchange Restaurant, Culvers Frozen Custard, gia bella flowers and gifts, Hawks View Golf Club, Hi-Liter Graphics, HJ Faust Heating and Air Conditioning, Itzin's Shoes & Repair, Kmetz Landscape Design, Lois Tire Shop, Moneky Joe's, Napoli Restaurant & Pizzeria, R&R Limo, Walmart

November Business After Hours

Join us for an informal gathering of Chamber Members, spouses, and their guests...

Thursday, November 11, 2010
from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Your Host for the Evening
gia bella flowers & gifts
140 E. Chestnut St., Burlington

Appetizers & Wine Available

RSVP to the Chamber by November 8, 2010 at 262-763-6044 or email us.

The Santa Chalet is looking Tip-Top!

Thanks to some very generous Burlington Area businesses the Santa Chalet has received a lot of TLC! Thank you to ASDA Enterprises, Mather's Home Improvement Service, and Menards for your help and support in giving the Santa Chalet a face lift! Mather's Home Improvement donated a brand new roof to the Chalet which was installed on Sunday morning, Menards donated all the paint for a fresh coat, and ASDA donated the dumpster for the construction!

Make sure to stop by Santa's Chalet in Wehmhoff Square Park after the Christmas Parade on Dec. 3.

2011 Guide Book

The Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with CSI Media has begun work on the 2011 Burlington Guide Book. This publication includes a listing of Chamber members as well shopping, attractions, recreation, calendar of event information and so much more. Click here for more details. 15,000 copies of the Guide Book will be printed (that is 5,000 more than last year!) and distributed throughout Burlington and throughout the state.

Advertising is available to Chamber members only and is currently available. Click here for advertising information.

2011 Burlington Home Expo Registration

Time to start thinking Spring!!

The 2011 Home Expo is scheduled for March 26, 2011. The event will again be held at the Burlington High School in conjunction with the Chocolate Extravaganza. Last year 2,500 + people attended this one day show! In addition there were 100 + participating vendors at this show!

The Burlington Home Expo is a great opportunity to generate sales leads, gain new customers, and personally meet your customers.

Register before November 30, 2010 and receive a $25 discount.

Learn more now!

Download the booth layout now!

Burlington Farmers Market

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	True Value REINEMAN'S TRUE VALUE 1906 - 2006 PACKAGE EXPRESS CENTER Let us Ship your Packages Using UPS
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	ASDA Enterprises REFUSE & RECYCLING SERVICES Clean up - General Maintenance ANDREW NABER ~ CEO/OWNER
33904 White Oak Dr., Burlington Phone: 262-539-2086 Cell: 262-206-4050

	Johnson Bank PROUD TO BE PART OF Historic Downtown Burlington For more than 35 years, we've been helping individuals, families and businesses achieve their long-term financial goals. To learn more about our family, please visit us at 101 W. Chestnut St., 262-757-1150.
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	LDV Graphics Let Our Years of Experience Creative Expertise Work for You! Vehicle & Fleet Lettering Boat Lettering Magnetic Signs Window Graphics Banners Yard Signs Short Run Labels Engravings Nameplates Plus Much More
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