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Zoning Code Rewrite Work Session at Tuesday's Planning Commission Meeting. Note the time change - 7:30 AM
Tuesday, January 12th, 7:30 AM at Fitchburg City Hall.
Fitchburg's Zoning Code Rewrite will be discussed and it is listed as a work session with the consultants, public appearance are welcome. If you want more information and input on this process please attend. Full Agenda Here
The Zoning Code Rewrite Process and Purpose is also on the council agenda. Common Council Agenda This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12 at 7:30 PM - Public Appearance welcome. | |
Fitchburg's Zoning Code Rewrite
PlaceMakers LLC has launched Fitchburg's website for the Zoning Code Rewrite; the website is www.fitchburgzoning.com Please visit this site today to get caught up on what has been done thus far.
This is a very critical process that our city is going through. The zoning code will determine how our community will develop for the next 50 years. It is crucial that the business community participate in these decisions.
In addtion to reading the above website you can talk to your alders to see what their thoughts are on the Fitchburg Zoning Code and you can participate in the February 8-12 charrettes at City Hall.
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Upcoming Events
Look for New Member, Roman Candle, to open their doors later this week. They are located at Research Park Drive (Across the street from Ancora and right next door to Park Bank) Welcome to Fitchburg! Roman Candle
January 12 - Planning Commission 7:30 AM and Common Council Meeting at 7:30 PM, see above article for details.
January 12 - New Year, New You! Presented by Body & Spine Chiropractic Wellness and Force of Life Wellness
Time: 6:30p.m. at Body & Spine Chiropractic Wellness
Start the New Year off right by discovering how a holistic approach to diet and self-care can help you break through your winter doldrums to boost energy and feel great all year long! Myra of Force of Life Wellness will help you set New Year's goals you can live with, help reduce cravings & energize, and help you break the vicious dieting cycle for good! Dr. Charity of Body & Spine Chiropractic Wellness will show you how chiropractic care works, demonstrate different techniques, show you proper workout posture, and give you snow shoveling tips,,,plus more! Enjoy refreshments and door prizes! RSVP to Body & Spine Chiropractic Wellness at 270-7090. This event is free.
| January 21 - South Metropolitan Business Association Annual Expo |
DateSouth Metropolitan Business Association
Date: January 21
Time: 4p.m. - 7p.m.
Event Location
Coliseum Bar (upper level) 232 Olin Ave.
Fees / Admissions
$10 (free to Fitchburg Chamber Members!)
Join us for this extreme networking event! Over 50 exhibitors will be present! Incredible door prizes! Food! Beer! Soda! Bring plenty of business cards. SMBA does a fantastic job with this annual networking event. If you want to have a booth at this event please contact, email: smba@SMBA-Madison.org
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January 25 - The American Red Cross Fitchburg Community Blood Drive will be held on Monday January 25, 2010 at the Tri-North Builders Corporate Headquarters Training Room from 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Donating blood can save a life and right now donations are needed even more than before.
To make a reservation you can call or e-mail Robert Thayer at Tri-North Builders (608.271.8717, rthayer@tri-north.com ) Walk-ins are also welcome on this date.
Thank you in advance for your donation and please share this message with everyone.
NAME: Fitchburg Community Blood Drive
DATE: Monday January, 25, 2010
TIME: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: Tri-North Builders Training Room
ADDRESS: 2625 Research Park Drive, Fitchburg
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New Features on Chamber Website - Help Promote your Business
We have several new features on the chamber website that all members can take advantage of. Here is a list of the new features and some others - we have great traffic to our site especially the "find a business" page so be sure your business is represented well on the Chamber site.
Member Login: over the next couple of weeks Bethany will be emailing you your Chamber login i.d. number this will allow you to login to the chamber site and load information there.
Member News: You can post press releases in this section.
Job Postings: Posts available job openings.
Hot Deals: Do offer a discount to chamber members? Are you running a promotion that is available to everyone? Under the hot deals section you can highlight your promotions and incentives.
Logo Upgrade: Under your business listing, is your logo included? A nominal fee of $25 allows you to add your logo next to your business listing. Check out other listings and see how the addition of your logo really stands apart.
Banner Sponsorship: We have moved the position of the Banner sponsorship to a prime location. We only allow 4 sponsors at at time that rotate on all of our pages. The cost is $1300/year or $750 for 6 months. This is a great use of your marketing dollars.
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Important Dates to Save 2010!
Fitchburg Zoning Code Rewrite Charrettes February 8-12
Fitchburg Chamber Annual Meeting - February 11
Fitchburg Chamber Golf Outing - June 3 |
| Renew Your Dues - It Helps Your Bottom Line!
Consumers are 63% more likely to make future purchases from a company that is a member of the chamber of commerce. (From a nationwide study conducted by the Schapiro Group)
- Consumers who are told that a business is a chamber member are 51% more likely to be highly aware of your business and 57% more likely to think positively of its local reputation.
- When consumers know that a business is a member of the local chamber, they are 44% more likely to think favorably about that business
- Consumers are 29% more inclined to trust your reputation
- When business decision-makers believe that a business is a chamber member, they are 37% more likely to think favorably of the business and 51% more likely to be highly aware of it, 58% more likely to think positively of its local reputation and 59% more likely buy goods/services from it.
What does this mean for Fitchburg Chamber Members? By belonging to the Fitchburg Chamber your business has a higher profile and reputation in the mind of the consumer; consumers believe you are more reputable, customer friendly and a better choice compared to non-members.
Be sure to renew your dues, and display your membership decal, let your customers know you support your community and the Fitchburg Chamber.
For the complete study, please visit:
The Real Value of Joining Your Local Chamber
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Support the Troops Drive - Associated Bank
Associated Bank is leading a supply drive to support troops in Afghanistan. Madison-area bank offices will join forces to collect "most requested" items from Monday, Jan. 11 through Friday, Jan. 15.
Associated Bank is inviting the public to take part in this special supply drive by donating supplies for our troops. Items can be dropped off at any local Associated Bank location.
Most requested items include:
· Toiletries
o Wet wipes
o Razors, shaving cream
o Skin lotion-SPF
o Deodorant
o Eye drops
o Toothpaste, toothbrushes
o Pain relievers
o Make-up
o Hair brushes, accessories
· Snacks
o Beef jerky
o Nutritional bars
o Candy
o Powdered drink mixes, coffee, tea
o Trail mixes
· Activities
o DVDs
o Magazines, comics
o Paper, pens
"Associated is pleased to be leading this community effort," said Associated Bank District Manager and drive chair Jimmy Kauffman. "More than thirty of our bank offices will be participating in the week-long drive. We hope Madison-area residents will join us as we collect these most requested items for our troops in Afghanistan."
The American troops in Afghanistan would also appreciate kind words to show our state's support of their cause. Adding a card with a few lines of encouragement to a donation is welcome. For more information about the Associated Bank troop drive, visit any Madison-area Associated Bank.
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