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Septemer 14 Luncheon
"Does Your Web Page Suck?"
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Topic: "Does Your Web Page Suck?"Description: Today's Web site designs are richer, more interactive and even more profitable than they were even 5 years ago. However, far too many small businesses try to achieve the same results by going it alone when building their Web sites. Others think a simple template or a free site building software will be fine (and cheap!). Unfortunately, web design requires much more than merely uploading your logo, choosing a color scheme and copying and pasting text. Amazingly, business owners invest more in the design of their brochures, letterhead and business cards than in the design of their Web sites, despite knowing that most of their current and prospective customers will have their first encounter with a company online.  Worry not! Pat McKenna, President of MojoWeb Productions, will lead our lunch group through a colorful, energetic presentation of the principles of successful Web site design and usability. He will also critique 5 sites volunteered by our members and make suggestions for improvements to position yourself well in today's extremely competitive digital economy.
Location: WCTC RTA Anderson Center, 600 Main Street - Click on Map - Map will also show parking places near the Center. Menu: Fresh Basil Cucumber Tomato Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette, Assorted Dinner Rolls, Roasted Turkey Breast in Wine Sauce, Salisbury Steak in Hunter Sauce, Red Skin Mashed Potatoes, Chef's Vegetable, Very Berry Shortcake, Beverages
Register Online for Luncheon Fee: $15 online for Members; Nonmembers:$20 |
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Biz After 4 - September 22
Jannsen Building (corner of Capitol and Hwy 164)
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Sept. 23 is the next Friday Coffee Meeting ..."One on One with Public Officials"
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Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Waukesha County Business Alliance for the 4th Friday of the month Legislative Coffee Meetings.... "One on One with Public Officials". Time is from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Watch upcoming emails for the name of our next guest speaker!
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New Pewaukee Chamber Luncheon/Evening Schedule
| | Ron Wurm, Design Wurm, has made two changes to our Luncheon/Evening Event Schedule for 2011. He added September 14 Luncheon at WCTC and changed the October date for Multi Chamber Networking at Sheraton to October 20. Please mark your calendars accordingly!
Click Here to View/Print pdf of this flyer of Chamber Open House to print |
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Spotlight on 2011 Pewaukee Chamber Ambassadors
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The Ambassador Committee meets first Tuesday of each month over lunch at Chamber Office from 12-1. We would love for you to join us. Ambassadors orient new members and make calls to current members.
featuring this month....
 | | Sandy Raasch, American Republic Insurance and Craig Warnecke, her husband were married May 20. |
Sandy Raasch, an agent with American Republic Insurance, is an American Republic agent. As a professional problem solver, she goes far beyond writing applications. She takes pride in her ability to analyze her client's needs so she can recommend the right policy that will provide financial security under a wide variety of circumstances. Whether you need insurance just for yourself or provide it for employees, she's your source for major medical insurance. She also has a strong focus on Medicare Supplements, Long Term Care, Specialty plans, and Life insurance. Sandy's analytical approach makes it easy for her to talk with members of the business community about how they can benefit from being involved with the Chamber. She keeps track of where her business comes from and readily shares personal stories of how Chamber members help grow her business. (see this month's business Xchange)
When you meet Sandy you will experience first hand her enthusiasm for what she does.
Thank you Sandy for serving as our Chamber Ambassador!
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The Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce planning Next Year's Lunches and Biz After 4's
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Before we know it, it will be time again that the Pewaukee Chamber's many networking events will be ending the year with the Holiday Party in December. (Mark your calendar - this year it is December 7 at Five O'Clock Club). We are beginning to plan for next year.
If you have an idea for a breakfast/luncheon or speaker topic, please send it to me. So far we have speakers lined up next year to address the following topics: "Future", "Generational Differences", Social Media, "Branding" ...what else would you like to hear?
 | | Bill Miller, Guardian Insurance and Debbie Landers, River Hill Health Center played "Minute to Win It" at Country Spring's Biz After 4 |
Would you like to showcase your business to other businesses in the community? Do you have a new piece of equipment or a new technology that is cutting edge? Why not host a Business After 4 and "show off your stuff?"
Hosting a Business After 4 is FREE to Chamber members. We recommend you supply food and refreshments as well as door prizes. We will announce your event in our Newsletter as well as on our website and through emails and at our monthly luncheons. You are encouraged to invite your own guests such as customers, vendors or suppliers.
Business After 4s are usually from 4-7 pm on the 4TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH. However, we find the most popular time is 5-7. Click here for the Business After 4 Guidelines. Then contact Kathy with your date. The 2012 calendar will fill quickly so don't delay!
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Meet our Newest Chamber Members
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Pewaukee Pediatrics
1155 Quail Court
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-691-3849
www.pewaukeepediatrics.com
 | | Dr. Yolanda Wolff and Dr. Stephanie Whitt, Pewaukee Pediatrics |
Pewaukee Pediatrics is a clinic with dedicated board-certified pediatricians who specialize in the care of children from birth to college age. We partner with parents to achieve the best care for your family. Dr. Yolanda Wolff and Dr. Stephanie Whitt are accepting new patients from birth to age 19.
Big Guy's Magic
145 Park Avenue, Suite #2
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-691-8801
Big Guy's Magic is focused on providing high quality service and customer satisfaction. We will do everything we can to meet your expectations. We offer a variety of jokes, magic and tricks as well as magicians to serve your needs. Hours M - Sunday ll am-7 pm
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Werner Electric Believes in Clean Energy
| | Werner Electric Believes in Clean Energy
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Werner Electric received approval to begin construction on a 117 foot energy - generating wind tower, expected to be fully operational by December. According to Project Manager, Eric Meyer, "we want to show our customers we are good stewards of our environment."
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Werner Electric Building on Rockwood
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P.S. Werner Electric made a donation to the Pewaukee Food Pantry and noted that donations are down in the summer. They encourage other chamber business organizations to make donations to this worthy cause. The Food Pantry information is on the front page of our website
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Costco's Grand Opening Set
for October 27
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New Chamber Member Costco plans to open their new 152,000 square foot store north of Walmart October 27 and the Chamber will be there with our Scissors and Ribbon to open the store!
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www.costo.com Click on "employment opportunities to apply for a job
As the third largest retailer in the United State and ninth largest in the world, Costco will bring approximately 200 jobs to the community.
 | | Vanessa Venable and Marie Adams, Costco Marketing Department, attended our Chamber Open House in July |
As a new business, Costco will pay about $78,500 in real estate taxes and $13,000 in personal property taxes to the village and $38,000 to Waukesha County.
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Thank You for Renewing Your Chamber Membership and Supporting Us!
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Design Wurm
Ron Wurm (One Year)
Safari Specialty Advertising
LaVonne Beecher (One Year)
New 2011 Chamber plaques are still available if you want to update yours!
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Composure Graphics Earns National Recognition
| | Composure Graphics recently submitted website entries in this year's prestigious Communicator Awards organized by the International Academy of the Visual Arts. The Communicator Awards is the leading
 | | Composure Graphics received the Silver Award of Distinction |
international awards program honoring creative excellence for Communications Professionals. Over 6000 entries were received making it the largest and most esteemed award of its kind.
The Communicator Awards are judged and overseen by a 550+ member organization of leading professionals from various disciplines of the visual arts dedicated to embracing progress and the evolving nature of traditional and interactive media. Current IAVA membership represents a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, advertising, and marketing firms including: Condè Nast, Coach, Disney, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Estee Lauder, HBO, Keller Crescent, Monster.com, MTV, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sotheby's Institute of Art, Tribal DDB, Victoria's Secret, Wired, Yahoo!, and many others.
Composure Graphics received the Award of Distinction (silver) in the Manufacturing category for their design and development of Phase 1 of the Pro Access Systems website
"Being honored with a Communicator award is a remarkable accomplishment and a testament to the work we do at Composure. I am so proud of our team," said Composure president Kim Schlepp.
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Harken's Plans underway for New Building - City of Pewaukee
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Harken Yacht Equipment is constructing a new facility on the west side of Highway JJ, on a 28 acre site. The building will be approximately 168,000 square feet, doubling the size of their present facility. We are looking forward to a new Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ceremony upon completion.
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Congratulations to PAAC
| | The Pewaukee Area Arts Council (PAAC) recently received a $500 grant from the Arts Waukesha Fund to help fund this year's One Vision: A Fusion of Art & Poetry proje ct. Arts Waukesha's mission is to promote and perpetuate the arts in Waukesha County through supporting community arts development, arts education and the presentation of quality arts performances and displays. It is a regranting partner with Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.
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Design Wurm Will Create an Ad for Existing Chamber Members
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Current Members -
We have advertising opportunities for you in our monthly newsletters. If you send us a jpeg of your ad before the 15th of the month- we will place it in our next newsletter free of charge.
Should you need an ad - created for you Ron Wurm of Design Wurm (see ad below) will create it for you for $25.
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Lake Country Travel plans
Trip to Alaska with proceeds going to Chamber
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Mt. McKinley in Alaska
August 25, 2012
$1,575/pp excluding airfare
10 Nights - Land and Sea Vacation
Princess Cruise Line
Print Flyer with details
Contact Lake Country Travel
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Seeking Nominations for Community and Business Awards
| | Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for Community and Business Awards to be presented at our Annual Award Dinner February 3, 1012 at Marriott Hotel. This year's theme will be "Love Your Valentine". Mark your calendars! There will be music, dancing, raffles, silent auctions - this is our Chamber's Major Fund Raiser!
If you know a deserving Community Member or Business, please send your nomination to Kathy listing your reasons.
Here's a list of Current Chamber Members - who will you nominate?
Here are the categories:
Small Business of the Year
Entrepreneur of the Year
Chamber MVP
Volunteer of the Year
Citizen of the Year
Nonprofit of the Year
and, of course, you are welcome to nominate your own "Employee of the Year"
We also are seeking sponsorships, silent auction and raffle donations. Over 200 people attended last year - it's great exposure for your business and a worthy Chamber Cause!
Less than 50% of our operating expenses come from chamber memberships, so this Award Dinner is very important to us, please support us by attending, sponsoring and nominating!
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2011
Pewaukee Chamber Board of Directors
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2011 Pewaukee Chamber Board
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Russ Roberts, President, WCTC Small Business Center
Bill Miller, Vice President,
Guardian Insurance/Park Avenue Securities
Shannon Schlitz, Treasurer, Hau & Associates
Matt Titel, Secretary,
Commonwealth Mortgage Group
Cathy Zmudzinski, Director, Waukesha State Bank
Dr. Mandy Pearce, Director, Pewaukee Family Chiropractic
LaVonne Beecher, Director, Safari Specialty Advertising
Kathy Oleinik, Director, Neighborhood Welcome
Executive Director Kathy Eckhardt
Office Hours: M-Th 7:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Tel: 262-691-8851
Address: 1285 Sunnyridge Road
Email: info@pewaukeechamber.org
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September Calendar
| Sept 5 Labor Day Water Ski Show
Sept 6 Ambassador Meeting
Sept 7 Chamber Board Meeting
Farmers Market at Queen of Apostles
PP's Waterfront Wednesday
Sept 14 Luncheon "Does Your Web Page Suck?
Farmers Market at Queen of Apostles
Sept 18 Harvest Fair at Clark House Museum
Sept. 21 Farmers Market at Queen of Apostles
Sept. 22 Biz After 4 at Jannsen Building
Sept. 23 One on One Legislative Meeting
Sept. 27 Event Committee Meting
Sept. 28 Farmers Market at Queen of Apostles
"Grow Your Business" Expo at WCTC
Some dates to mark on your calendar!
Oct. 20 Multi Chamber Networking Event
Dec. 7 Holiday Party at 5 O Clock Club
Feb. 3 Awards Dinner at Marriott (Hwy F)
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BUSINESS xCHANGE
"Give to Get" is growing!
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 | | It works both ways. You must "give to get". Share with the rest of the chamber your testimonial, encouraging members to support each other |
According to networking experts, one must "give to get" to reap the benefits resulting in referrals, leads and ultimately "growing your business".
Let us know how you have worked with other chamber members and we will publish your testimonial. We want our Chamber to be known as one that promotes, supports, refers and uses each other!
Thank you for your responses....here they are since last newsletter. If you click on the highlighted chamber member's name with a response you can contact them directly to thank them!
from Dr. Brad and Mandy Pearce, Pewaukee Family Chiropractic ...
We are frequent patrons of Casa Tequilla, it's delicious!
We buy gift cards to Butler Inn to give as prizes and gifts in our office.
We've sent referrals to Katie Cianciolo from Cruise One and they have been extremely happy with their vacations!
We have accounts at Associated Bank and Alicia Schulz was very helpful in setting that up.
We buy gift cards at Bubba's for our "kid" prizes at the office. They love the ice cream!!!
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I have business checking accounts at both Northshore Bank and Sunset Bank. Love them both.
Both my sons and I are patients of Dr. Brad Nutting at Chiropractic and Wellness on Pewaukee Lake. His knowledgeable approach to every little ache and complaint is most appreciated.
Cartridge World saves me a ton of money. Cindy and Greg were extremely helpful when I needed a new printer, and helped me choose the one that was best for the needs of my business. They always stand behind everything they sell, too!
When I needed something pretty to wear to the Pewaukee Chamber Annual Awards Dinner, I shopped at Wooden Hangar and found the perfect outfit at a fantastic price.
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from Kelli Belt, Maynard & Belt, CPA's...
We purchased a business insurance policy from Vince Worley of Security Insurance Agency. We were extremely happy with his response time and the quote.
We sent my brother to Lake Country Auto Care, and he raved about them. from Sandra Raasch, American Republic Insurance... When my telephone number changed recently, I had AmeriSign & Graphics print new business cards along with postcards to notify my clients. When I discovered that I needed 10 more than I had ordered, Steve immediately printed them at the same unit price as the original order. And they were ready for pick up the same day. Two days later, my phone was ringing off the hook! Who could ask for more?
from Jan Farber, Realty Executives... Attorney Joanne Leifheit provided outstanding legal service when it came to Estate Planning for myself and parents.Joanne also specializes in Veterans Benefits. Send your BUSINESS XCHANGE to info@pewaukeechamber.org to be included in the next newsletter List of Current Chamber Members |
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" Our Chamber Heroes"
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We thank the following Chamber Members for their outstanding support of the Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce
Danyell Cain, Bank of Memories and Flowers, for donating and creating beautiful bows and ribbon for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies.
Yvette Bjorklund, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Jack Stratmeyer, Conley Publications and Kathy Oleinik, Neighborhood Welcome, for staffing the Chamber Public Relations Tent on Saturday, August 20 from 9-4 during the Pewaukee Antique & Classic Boat Show.
Ron Wurm, Design Wurm, who contributes every month to this newsletter by converting pdf images to jpegs as well as completing many design projects for us. Ron is very pleasant and agreeable and we depend on him a great deal. We are so glad he chose to join OUR chamber!
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Butler Inn
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written by Steven Snyder
appeared in The Freeman, July 2011
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"Butler Inn Owner Prefers to Let Food do the Talking"
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Bielinski Home Moves their H.Q.
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In mid October Bielinski Homes
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will move into new, smaller
headquarters in October. The new location will be in the Grandview Shopping Plaza at 1830 Meadow Lane.
Bielinski is represented by Donna Scale
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U.S. News Ranks Waukesha Memorial Fourth of 32 Hospitals in Southeast WI
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Renee McHale is Pewaukee Chamber's Pro Health Care representative |
Waukesha Memorial Hospital has been ranked fourth out of the 32 hospitals in southeast Wisconsin in U.S. News & World Report's 2011-12 Best Hospitals rankings. Waukesha Memorial is also ranked high-performing in gastroenterology and urology.
"We are pleased that a nationally respected, independent organization like U.S. News is recognizing our organization's accomplishments, which reflect our focus on patients and on high quality care," said John Robertstad, president of ProHealth Care's hospital division. "Our doctors, nurses and every member of our staff contribute toward important rankings like this."
The core mission of Best Hospitals is to help guide patients who need an especially high level of care because of a difficult surgery, a challenging condition, or added risk because of other health problems or age. The U.S. News metro rankings cover 94 metro areas in the United States and give many such patients and their families options of hospitals within their community and in their health insurance network.
The rankings are based on data that include death rates, patient safety, procedure volume, and other objective measures. Responses to a national survey, in which physicians were asked to name hospitals they consider best in their specialty for the toughest cases, also were factored in.
The rankings cover 16 medical specialties and all 94 metro areas that have at least 500,000 residents and at least one hospital that performed well enough to be ranked.
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Excerpt from Biz Times Milwaukee - August 5-18, 2011...
 | | Jennifer Tarantino is Aurora's representative with the Pewaukee Chamber. |
Three Aurora Health Care sites have been ranked in U.S. News & World Report's 2011-12 Best Hospital rankings. Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Aurora West Allis Medical Center, and Aurora Sinai Medical Center were all recognized in the rankings.
Each of those hospitals is ranked among the country's top hospitals in at least one medical specialty and/or ranked among the best hospitals in its metro area. Covering 94 metro areas in the U.S., the regional hospital rankings complement the national rankings by including hospitals with solid performance nearly at the level of nationally ranked institutions. The regional rankings are aimed primarily at consumers whose care may not demand the special expertise found only at a nationally ranked Best Hospital or who may not be willing or able to travel long distances for medical care. The U.S. News metro rankings give many such patients and their families more options of hospitals within their community and in their health insurance network.
Numbers stand behind the rankings in most specialties - death rates, patient safety, procedure volume, and other objective data. Responses to a national survey, in which physicians were asked to name hospitals they consider best in their specialty for the toughest cases. also were factored in.
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| Sunset Bank Team forms "Wave Mob" for United Way |
 | | Sunset Bank Team performed at Pewaukee Beach on August 10 encouraging donations for United Way |
Sunset Bank employees are challenging Waukesha County businesses to form their own "Wave Mob" Team to support United Way. During the Wednesday, August 10 Waterfront concert participants exposed their Live United T-Shirts.
On September 23 the Sunset Bank Team will again perform at the downtown Freeman's Friday Night Live. All are welcome to attend.
Mark Berg is Sunset Bank's Pewaukee Chamber representative.
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Casa Tequila makes front page of Living Lake Country Reporter
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We saw you again Chef Greg Bautista of the Salsa Cafe and Cantina. You were grilling fish at the 2011 Taste of Lake Country and Fine Arts Festival Saturday, July 30! 
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New Classrooms underway at Pewaukee HIgh School
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Once the construction crews are done (December 2012), we should see the fruits of their labor. In addition to eight new  classrooms at Pewaukee High School, a new gymnasium and auditorium are also in the works. Stay tuned!
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Milwauke Marriott West
| | In case you missed "Best of the Blogs" in Thursday, August 4, 2011 WAUKESHA NOW, here's an excerpt.
The author Jay Walt's oldest daughter, Kelly, booked the Milwaukee Marriott West for their reception and also reserved an executive suite. Due to an error, a double booking occurred and General Manager Keith Kramar responded by offering a compromise that was "far more user-friendly and accommodating than our original suite. ... It was very refreshing to know and witness this professionalism starts at the top." Again, this just confirms what our chamber members already experienced when Marriott hosted our Annual Awards Dinner, Keith and his staff are a top notch team!
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A Review of "Organize Your Time or It Will Organize You" from August Luncheon at Kirkland Crossings
| | Our thanks to Deb Bayee and Kirkland Crossings for hosting a wonderful luncheon for us in August. Our speaker, Paul Parsons, shares with us some memorable "time management" tips from his luncheon presentation.
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Deb Bayee, Kirkland Crossings Host, proudly shows off their facility to Katie Zuberbier and Jannah Neuendorf, Young Scholars Learning Academy. |
"The only thing even and equal in this world is the number of hours in a day. The difference in winning or losing is what you do with those hours."...Woody Hayes, Football Coach
"Time is your most precious resource. It is the most valuable thing you have. It is perishable, it is irreplaceable, and it cannot be saved. It can only be reallocated from activities of lower value to activities of higher value. All work requires time. And time is absolutely essential for the important relationships in your life. The very act of taking a moment to think about your time before you spend it will begin to improve your personal time management immediately."
....Brian Tracy
There is never enough time to do everything, but there is always enough time to do the most important thing.
The best Time Management tool is the word "NO".
And he ended with this question, "Am I now doing the No. 1 thing I can possibly be doing to move my business forward and achieve my goals?" If not, and you need a coach, contact Paul Parsons.
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Municipal Update
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August 19 Minuteman Press - Waukesha Grand Re-Opening
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 | | Chamber Ambassadors Sandy Raasch, American Republic Insurance, Kathy Oleinik, Neighborhood Welcome and Jack Stratmeyer, Conley Publications assisted Owners Ingrid and Hansi Herzog, Minuteman Press - Waukesha with their ribbon cutting and Grand Re-Opening. |
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Young Scholars Learning Academy is Open for Business
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 | | L to R Jack Stratmeyer, Conley Publications, Jan Farber, Realty Executives, Russ Roberts, WCTC Small Business Center, Young Scholar Learning Academy Director Katie Zuberbier, Carol Kolbeck, Building Owner, Justin and Jannah Neuendorf, Academy Owners, Kristin Quantrell, Asst. Director, County Executive Dan Vrakas, Jodi Keene, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Kathy Oleinik, Neighbhorhood Welcome |
 | | Chamber President Russ Roberts is amazed at the tiny toilets during Young Scholar's Open House Tour |
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Questions to the Editor
| | Q: Why am I having difficulty registering for chamber events using my member log in on the website?
A: The member log in on the website is only to be used when you wish to update your website portal, i.e., changing the wording in your business listing, posting specials/discounts, events or job openings.
When you wish to register for an event you must click on the hyperlink in the email for the event or on the hyperlink on the front web page under "Featured Events" where the events are featured each month. Then you will be asked to enter your member name (if you haven't already saved it) and password.
Q: What do I do if I forget my user name and/or password?
A: Periodically, we send you reminders of your user name and password with requests to update your website portal. In fact, some chambers charge members extra to post specials/discounts, events, etc. on their portals. This is free with your Pewaukee Chamber membership!
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Lakeview Insurance, LLC
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