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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! | |
 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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Fitchburg Begins Process of Zoning Code Rewrite
This process is just beginning as the Steering Committee had its first meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. At last week's business luncheon Mayor Allen announced that the city is looking at going with a form based code. The City has hired PlaceMakers , a consulting firm that recently worked with the City of Madison on their zoning code rewrites, to guide Fitchburg through this process.
The Zoning Code Rewrite (ZCR) Committee is scheduled to meet the second Tuesday of every month at 4:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room of City Hall with additional meetings as needed. A charrette, which is a multi-day workshop where community stakeholders work collaboratively with expert consultants to work through the details of the new zoning ordinance, is scheduled for February 8 -12, 2010. The Committee welcomes participation of Chamber members throughout this process. Please feel free to subscribe to the zoning rewrite minutes and agendas e-mail list to stay informed of upcoming meetings. You can subscribe to the list online at http://www.city.fitchburg.wi.us/mail_list/index.php
If you want to view the October 13th meeting, you can do so here: http://www.city.fitchburg.wi.us/home_pages/media_archive.php |
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. Last week the Dane County Council of Public Affairs two forums to inform the public of this proposal. Phil Salkin, Government Affairs Director at REALTORS Association of South Central Wisconsin, was 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. If you have questions regarding this Initiative you may contact Phil Salkin at psalkin@wra.org or 608.438.7993
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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| Upcoming Events
November 3 - Business Before 9 - see top article for details
November 14 - Buffo Floral Ribbon Cutting - 1:00 PM - Buffo Floral Ribbon Cutting. www.buffolforal.com 2980 Cahill Main, Fitchburg. Celebrate new ownership of Buffo Floral with a ceremonial Ribbon Cutting! Buffo Floral is located at Hatchery Hill. Novebmer 17 - Mpwer Business Workshop - 7:30 am - 9:30 am
www.empoweringmadison.com Event Location Pyle Center - 702 Langdon Street - Madison Learn what Mpower's sustainability pledge can do for your business. The workshop will feature remarks from Madison Mayor Cieslewicz, Paul Linzmeyer - cofounder of Innovative Sustainability for Organizations, and also "Mpower ChaMpion Panel," "Resouces to eMpower you," and "Know Your Opportunities." The workshop is free, but registration are required. Register by Nov. 16th at www.empoweringmadison.com/registration09 November 26 - Thanksgiving Day Berbee Derby - 8:00 AM
www.berbeederby.com Event Location 5500 E. Cheryl Parkway Fees / Admissions $20 with Early Registration The 5th Thanksgiving Day 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk! Starts at 8a.m. at Fitchburg Center. Register online at www.berbeederby.com. Benefits the Technology Education Foundation. It's like a Thanksgiving Day Parade, only FASTER! |
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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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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.
Good Luck! | |
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