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Business Before 9 - Tuesday, November 3rd, 8:00 AM
15 (less costly) ways to Market your Business in Any Economy. Chamber member Tara Ingalls, Tingalls Dzyn, knows from experience that you can build a successful business with marketing strategies that don't break the bank. Work on building your marketing budget, but don't wait to start marketing your business; even in a down economy marketing is still critical to your success. Tara will share strategies that have worked for her and her clients. Ask questions, get creative and build you business! Join us next Tuesday, November 3rd at 8:00 a.m. for our monthly networking breakfast at Candlewood Suites, Fitchburg. Thank you to our Business Before 9 sponsors, Park Bank and MG&E! | |
The Dane County Waterbody Classification Initiative (also referred to as Shoreland Zoning)
is a proposed program that could impact 57,000 properties in Dane County.
It would impose new regulations, costs and procedures on all properties within the
shoreland zone. The shoreland zone in our villages and cities would be extended from 75' from the water to 1000' from lakes and ponds and 300' from rivers and streams.
The Dane County Council of Public Affairs will be holding a series of forums to
inform the public of this proposal. Phil Salkin, Government Affairs Director at REALTORS Association of South Central Wisconsin, will be one of the speakers along with realtors and other experts in the real estate field who will be serving on a panel to address questions from the public. This is an important opportunity to learn about this initiative. The forums will be held as follows:
Tuesday, October 27th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Prairie View Middle School Cafetorium, 400 North Thompson Road, Sun Prairie
Wednesday, October 28th, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Community Center Oak Hall, 5520 Lacy Road, Fitchburg
In addition, Dane County will be holding two public hearings on this issue as follows:
Tuesday, November 17th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Sun Prairie City Office Meeting Room, 300 E. Main St., Sun Prairie
Wednesday, November 18th, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli St., Verona
Dane County has provided this question/answer document for some background information:
http://danedocs.countyofdane.com/webdocs/PDF/LWRD/Lakes/Waterbody_Classification_FAQ.pdf
It is important for businesses and residents to understand all sides of this issue. If you own property near a pond, lake or storm water retention pond any changes you make to your property will require an erosion control plan and any installation of the plan will be at your expense. There is concern that this regulation will have an even greater negative effect on property values in Dane County. The Madison Area Chamber of Commerce and other economic development organizations have asked the county for a comprehensive study looking at the economic impact this regulation would have, but county staff said it was too difficult to quantify and have recommended this regulation. The public hearings listed above will give you chance to have your questions answered and voice any concerns you may have. You can also contact your county representatives.
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 2010 Welcome to Fitchburg Business & Community Guide
It's that time of year again! Production has begun on the 2010 Fitchburg Business & Community Guide.
We give members only the opportunity to have low cost advertising in this very popular, full-color, annual publication.
Details:
· 15,000 copies of the guide are distributed locally and regionally
· We work with real estate agents, hotels, restaurants, businesses and tourism bureaus on distribution. Businesses also include them in their employee recruitment packets & client packets, we mail them to residents and visitors. We also distribute the guides at community events (i.e. Agora Art Fair, SMBA Trade Show, etc). To receive a copy of the 2009 Fitchburg Business & Community Guide, to ask a question, or for more information about featuring your business in the guide please contact Bethany at bklein@fitchburgchamber.com or by calling 288-8284. |
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Want to be involved in the decision making and serve your community?
Currently the City of Fitchburg has 3 openings on 2 different committes. You can find more information here:
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| Upcoming Events
October 31 - Fitchburg's 2009 Electronic Recycling & Shred Days
Open houses, Business After 5, City events: check our calendar for November 2009 here: Calendar |
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Host a booth or come as a guest to the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County 2nd Annual Expo-Dinner |
| Date: November 20, 2:00 - 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn & Suites Ballroom - Fitchburg |
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www.camaradecomerciolatina.org
Come and just the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County for their 2nds Annual Expo-Dinner where a diverse group of businesses from all over the region will display their best wares and servies. For booth/expoing information please contact Juan Carlos Reyes at director@camaradecomerciolatina.org This year's event will feature The Ballet Foklorico Mexica. |
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Chamber Board Postions Open
for the term beginnning 1/1/2010
The Chamber Board of Directors will have two seats open for the term beginning January or 2010. Chamber Board Members meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:45 am - 9:00 am. Chamber Board Members are charged with the visioning and direction of the Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce. They are charged with the fiscal responsibility and work together to bring perspectives and ideas to the table that will benefit the Chamber as whole. The Chamber represents over 300 businesses in the Fitchburg Area. If you would like to have more information about the role and responsibilities of a Chamber Board Member, please contact Angela at akinderman@fitchburgchamber.com The board will be accepting letters of interest for the open positrons until December 1, 2009. All letters of interest can be emailed to Angela at akinderman@fitchburgchamber.com |
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Win a Trip for 2 to the Caribbean
(or another exotic destination of your choice) 
Feel like spending a week somewhere warm this winter? With odds like this you just might!
The Fitchburg Chamber is selling raffle tickets for the chance to win a trip to the Caribbean, or another destination of your choice! The winner will receive a $3,000 travel voucher to work with Burkhalter Travel to plan the trip of your dreams.
Tickets will be sold until 8a.m. on January 5th. They are $20 and we're only selling 500. Tickets may be purchased at Chamber Events, by Ambassadors and Board Members, and at the Chamber office. Anyone is welcome to try their luck!
The winner will be chosen on Janurary 5th at Business Before 9 at the Candlewood Suites and you need not be present to win.
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