Welcome to new board member:  Ray Ruiz, owner of North Main Citgo, 25 N. Main St., here in Edgerton. Ray is bringing to the Chamber Board of Directors a strong background in business leadership in that he owns a few diverse businesses and is eager to be part of the Edgerton community.  Please stop in at North Main Citgo to welcome Ray to the EACC Board of Directors and to Edgerton!!

Workforce Paradox Conference - On March 15th, WMC through its Foundation will host a conference entitled "The Workforce Paradox: Solving he Skills Shortage."  Despite 7% unemployment, Wisconsin manufacturers are struggling to find qualified workers and many report it is the limiting factor in their ability to grow.  The conference will feature best practices from around Wisconsin, including high schools, technical colleges, and companies that have developed creative ways to address the problem.  There will also be leaders from the Wisconsin Technical College System, Department of Workforce Development, Department of Public Instruction, and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation. 

Businesses interested in attending this worthwhile conference should visit: http://www.wmc.org/events/solving-the-skills-shortage-issue/

UW-Whitewater Business Fair - All Edgerton businesses are invited to participate in the UW-Whitewater Spring Business Fair being held from 1 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday March 21st.

Rock County Job Fair - April 18 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rock County Job Center located at 1900 Center Ave. in Janesville. Employers from all industries and sectors are encouraged to participate. All registrations must be received by April 13th. For all the details and to register, please call: 608-314-3300, ext. 304, or visit: www.swwbd.org/jobfairrock.htm.

This is an event on campus in which students may come and learn about what kinds of businesses, restaurants, entertainment, etc. that the surrounding area has to offer them. Many students are from out of state and have little experience in Wisconsin on what they can do in their free time. So not only do the students learn about what is out there in their community, but it is also an opportunity for businesses to further market themselves to the college aged costumer. It is a win-win situation. The event is being held in the Hamilton room. There will be a plethora of tables set up and each will act like a station where your business can set up to display themselves. Home based businesses are more than welcomed. Setup will begin at noon. The closest parking lot is about 100 feet away. It is very, very close to the building. They will make sure that you have the proper parking passes upon arrival when you come and pay for the station (the day of). The UC Hamilton Room is located in the University Center, which is in the heart of our campus.

The registration fee is only $25 and what a great opportunity to get exposure for your business at the University while at the same time help educate the students on potential career opportunities. Please call Samantha McFarland at 414-460-3568 to reserve a table or with questions.