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2010 Welcome to Fitchburg Business & Community Guide - coming soon! | |
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Your Input is needed. Please attend the Zoning Code Rewrite Charrette on Tuesday, February 9th - 9:00 am -10:30 am.
Dear Chamber Members,
You have been reading about the Zoning Code Rewrite that the City is engaged in. It is important for you to attend the charrette on Tuesday, February 9th at 9:00 am so you that you can give your input. Part of what will be included in this charrette will be the city's signage ordinance which will be changed along with the zoning code. This is your chance to be involved in those changes.
The zoning code affects your business in ways you may not have thought of:
- Will your business ever be interested in expanding?
- Is signage and issue for your business?
- Is your market the local residents and employees of other Fitchburg Businesses?
If you answered yes to any of these questions than you should participate in the Zoning Code Rewrite Charrette. You should participate in deciding how our community will develop for the next few decades.
There are two sessions that should be of particular interest to Fitchburg Businesses and we encourage you to attend. We have highlighted those in the following agenda for the week. All of the workshops take place at City Hall.
Opening Public Workshop
Monday, February 8, 6-7:30 pm
This evening will consist of a 30-minute presentation to explain the process and goals of the charrette, along with what a form-based code (FBC) is all about. Afterward, the public will be asked to participate in a visioning workshop to shape the form of future development in Fitchburg.
Focus Groups
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 9 and 10
Smaller focus group discussions will occur on Tuesday and Wednesday on a variety of subjects, including Development Community Summit, Chamber & Business Community, Civic Groups, DNR / CAPRC, Utilities, Parks and Open Space, Transportation, Schools, FUDA Landowners, and Farming Community.
Chamber & Business Community, Tuesday, February 9 at 9:00 am.
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Fitchburg Chamber Annual Meeting
Join us on Thursday, February 11th from 5:00-8:00 PM for the Fitchburg Chamber Annual Meeting.
- Largest Chamber Networking Event
- Cocktails, Appetizers, Dessert & Coffee
- Live Auction
- Entertainment provided by Monkey Business Institute
- Looking ahead to 2010
- Hosted at the Quality Inn & Suites
E-vites will be coming out soon.
Thank you to some of our Annual Meeting Sponsors
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Upcoming Events
Southern Wisconsin Association for Continuing Higher Education to Hold Economic Recovery FairDate: January 29 - February 05 Time: 10a.m. - 3:30p.m. www.swache.org Event Location Lakeland College & Upper Iowa University Southern Wisconsin Association for Continuing Higher Education (SWACHE) plans two Economic Recovery Fairs in the new year to assist the Madison area community experiencing difficulty as a result of recent economic changes. The first is scheduled for January 29, 2010 at Lakeland College (3591 Anderson Street) and the second on February 5, 2010 at Upper Iowa University (4601 Hammersley Road). Both sessions run from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. Participants may choose from informational sessions covering resume writing, job searching, interviewing techniques, and budgeting assistance. The Department of Workforce Development and the Madison Area Job Center will be available to answer questions and provide resources for those facing unemployment issues. Representatives from the SWACHE schools will also be on hand to provide information on area educational opportunities. For further information or to register for this event, please visit the association's website at www.SWACHE.org. Podcasts of the events will be available after February 5, 2010.
Tuesday, February 2 - Business Before 9
8:00 am at the Candlewood Suites - 5421 Caddis Bend
Free for members; $20 for non-members
Join your fellow chamber members for breakfast, meet new members, network and find out what's happening at the Chamber and in Fitchburg! Thank you to our corporate sponsors Candlewood Suites, MG&E, and Park Bank.
Week of February 8th - Fitchburg Zoning Code Rewrite Charrettes - see above first article.
February 8 - Fitchburg Public Library Fundraiser
Date: 5p.m. - 8p.m. 2951 Triverton Pike Drive
Fees / Admissions
$30 adults/$15 Children
Raise the roof! Join Friends of the Fitchburg Library at Liliana's for a buffet fundraiser to benefit children's programming at the proposed Fitchburg Public Library. Chef David Heide will choose from among the freshest available ingredients for this very special buffet. Vegetarian, seafood - free, and gluten-free options will be available. For tickets contact Alice Jensen at 334-0193. Reservations are accepted; call Liliana's at 442-4444.
February 11 - Fitchburg Annual Meeting! (see above article)
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 Welcome New Chamber Members
ACT Telecom Inc. - Act Telecom is a telecom consulting firm that specializes in reviewing business clients' telecom expenses and finding the right program to fit their needs. You can reach them by phone at 1-800-352-7640 or by mail at PO Box 14522.
Apex CoVantage, LLC - Apex CoVantage, LLC is a global knowledge solutions company specializing in content solutions, engineering solutions, and technology products & solutions. They are located at 2800 Royal Avenue in suite 302 and can be reached by calling (703) 709-3000.
Celerity Staffing Solutions - Celerity Staffing Solutions provides high quality administrative and light industrial temporary and direct hire talent to Dane County organizations. They are located at 6273 University Avenue in Middleton and their phone number is 238-3410.
David Dill Productions - David Dill Productions provides top entertainment or transformative decor, and provide the perfect solution for your event needs. There is no fee for consultation with their experts. Their office is located at 2753 Ledgemont Street. Call them at 273-1735 when planning your next event.
Fitchburg Optimists Club- The Fitchburg Optimist Club strive aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world. To learn more or get involved call Kristin Cihla at 288-5611 or visit her at M&I Bank at 5250 Verona Road.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Madison/Verona - At the Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Madison/Verona you will experience upscale elegance & spacious comfort at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites-Verona. When traveling to the Fitchburg or Verona, WI area make the smart choice. They are located at 515 W. Verona Avenue in Verona and can be reached by calling 497-4500.
Jane Frahm Agency - As your American Family Insurance agent, the Jane Frahm Agency believes there's more to insurance than the policy itself. It's about providing dependable protection and service. That's why earning your trust is their policy. They are located at 2923 Marketplace Drive and their phone number is 231-2461.
Panchero's Mexican Grill - Panchero's Mexican Grill serves tortillas pressed fresh right before you & filled with your choice of fresh ingredients. Their burritos are mixed with "Bob the Tool" to get every ingredient in every bite. They are located at Orchard Pointe at 6309 McKee Road, in suite 100. Their phone number is 298-9800.
Surplus-IT - Suplus-IT recycles/purchases surplus electronics, repairs PC's, sells new/refurbished/custom computers and more! They are located at 901 Watson Avenue in suite 55 in Madison and can be reached by calling 270-1100.
Sylvan Learning Center - Sylvan Learning Center is the leading provider of tutoring and supplemental education services to students of all ages and skill levels. They are located at 202 S. Gammon Road and can be reached at 833-8445.
Terra Firma of Wisconsin LLC - Terra Firm of Wisconsin is an independent publisher of a Fitchburg newspaper and website. Their office is located at 2784 Ledgemont Street and can be reached by calling 575-8323.
Unishippers of Madison - Unishippers of Madison offers complete shipping services - Overnight express, ground, LTL, TL, international air & ocean, trade show moves. Online shipping tools and local service are available. They are located at 1502 Greenway Cross, #106 and their phone number is 237-6039. |
| 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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 Help Build the Fitchburg Library in 2010
Are you ready to help build the Fitchburg Library? There have been a lot of people that have worked hard to bring a library to Fitchburg, but the work has just begun and you can help create one of the City's most important civic contributions to date.
The photo to the right is Oak Bank's contribution to help build the library, $35,000. Terry Taylor and Bob Gorsuch presented the check to Library Board Chairperson, Phil Sveum in October of last year.
In April, 2010, the City of Fitchburg will break ground on its first-ever public library. When completed in mid-2011, this 38,000 square foot building will be THE place to connect in Fitchburg. This new generation library will provide resources and assistance in a way that reflects the changing role of libraries in our lives. The library building will have a hillside presence in the community, situated at the corner of Lacy Road and Research Park Drive, by the City Hall-Senior Center. Its location will permit easy entry from the street and the City Hall parking lot, as well as underground parking. The new city plaza created by the library space will serve as a gathering area for residents. Sustainable building practices with intelligent design and careful construction oversight will assure long-term energy and operational savings. The timelessness of the building and the immediacy of the library world will be seamless, defining "library services" in new ways. Children and teens will delight in kid-friendly environments complete with computer access and meeting space for activities. Adults will look to the library as a destination for pleasure reading, research, computer access and social interaction. Technology will be used throughout the library to provide an array of services to each patron and streamline library operating costs. Wi-Fi connectivity, power outlets, a computerized catalogue, roaming librarians, self-checkout machines and automated return systems are part of the plan. Meeting space will help create the social connections needed in an ever-changing world. Private study rooms, larger spaces and a community room with kitchen facilities will be available, some after-hours. The meeting spaces will be equipped for FACTv production and broadcasting, and the Library will become the new home of the Fitchburg Historical Society and the Friends of the Fitchburg Library. A public-private funding partnership testifies to broad support. The City of Fitchburg will provide $10 million for design and construction costs of the building. Thanks to the City's excellent financial standing, bonding for the $10 million is able to take advantage of the federal "Build America" bond program. The computers, furniture and shelving, and opening day collection of materials-things that will transform a civic building into a library-will be paid for with private donations. A Capital Campaign to raise an additional $4 million from private grants and gifts will ensure that the doors of our 21st Century library will open with pride and be ready to serve our community. To get involved, make a donation or for more information, check out the Capital Campaign website: www.fitchburgcitylibrary.com , or contact one of the Campaign Co-chairs: Phil Sveum, psveum@cbsuccessrealty.com or Marykay Zimbrick, mkzimbrick@aol.com
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