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October 12 Luncheon
"Fusion Marketing"
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Location: Spring Creek Church
Catered by: Salsa Café and Cantina
who will offer choice of chipotle chicken salad wrap or tenderloin steak fajita wrap, salsa trio with chips, southwest slaw and cinnamon crispie and beverage.
Address: N35 W22200 Capitol Dr.
Date: (second Wed of month) 10/12/2011
Time: 11:00 - 11:30 Open Networking
11:30-12:00 Table Networking
12:00 -1:00 Program
Topic: "Fusion Marketing"
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"Fusion Marketing" |
Fusion Marketing is a unique way to extend the reach and awareness of your business to
potential new customers through strategic partners, often, at a reduced cost.
Speaker: Diane Chamness, President, Chamness Group - Diane is a Business Development Consultant assisting organizations in navigating change. Her expertise is as a facilitator, research specialist, negotiator and mediator. She is also a marketing and branding specialist and held numerous tactical planning sessions with nonprofit organizations to help them compete for dollars in a tough economy.
She has degrees in Business Management and Professional Communications from Alverno College. Diane can be heard every Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on her WISN talk radio show, "Business Solutions with Diane Chamness", which focuses on local and national issues affecting companies and features guests from the business community.
You won't want to miss this one!
Fee: $15 online for Members and $10 for additional colleagues from your company; Nonmembers:$20 Register online: www.pewaukeechamber.org
Register Online for Luncheon
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RSVP FOR October 20 Multi Chamber Networking Event at Sheraton - Brookfield - HELD ONLY ONCE PER YEAR
| | ANNUAL MULTI CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENT - Your opportunity to "network" with over 14 Waukesha County Business Chamber Members. Here they are:
Butler
Elm Grove
Delafield
Dousman
Greater Brookfield
Hartland
Oconomowoc
Pewaukee
New Berlin
Menomonee Falls
Muskego
Mukwonago
Sussex
Waukesha County Business Alliance
Fee: $15
Open only to chamber members.
Location: Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel
Address: 375 S. Moorland Road
Registration Required in Advance Online
Print Flyer
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Join us Friday, Oct. 21 for Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Motif
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New Chamber Member Sonia Mott, Motif, receives her Chamber plaque from Chamber Ambassador Kelli Belt, Maynard and Belt, CPA's. 
Join us for Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of Motif, 690 Westfield (next to Paneras on Capitol Drive in Raven Art Gallery) on Friday, October 21 at 9:00 a.m. Motif is a "life style" store offering unique home decor often not found in the Milwaukee area. Open October, November and December. Print Motif Ribbon Cutting Flyer |
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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As the third largest retailer in the United State and ninth largest in the world, Costco will bring approximately 200 jobs to the community.
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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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October 27 5-7 pm "Alaska Cruise Night" Lake County Travel, 101 W. Wisconsin
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Mt. McKinley in Alaska
Have fun with us Thursday evening October 27 from 5-7 p.m. as we hear from Lake Country Travel the details of our Alaska Cruise Trip - planned for next August. Don't miss it!
August 25, 2012
$1,575/pp excluding airfare
10 Nights - Land and Sea Vacation
Princess Cruise Line
Print Flyer with details
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Oct. 28 is the next Friday Coffee Meeting ..."One on One with Public Officials" | | |
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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Biz After 4 - September 22 at
Jannsen Building - over 50 members attended!
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Erin Hoffman, of Frett Barrington, did a great job organizing our September Biz After 4 at the Jannsen Building. Wine, soda, and one member said the appetizers were so plentiful, that he wouldn't have to eat dinner. There were Chamber representatives from American Republic Insurance, Associated Bank, Bank Mutual, Composure Graphics, DentalWorks, Ellenbecker Investment Group, First Data Corporation, Freeman Newspaper, Frett Barrington, Ltd., Guardian Insurance, Hau & Associates, Humana MarketPoint, Innovative Client Solutions, Integrated Payroll Services, Judson & Associates, Lakeview Insurance, Mangold Creative, Manor Care, Maynard & Belt, National Benefit Consultants, Neighborhood Welcome, Pewaukee Area Arts Council, Pewaukee Family Chiropractic, Pewaukee Pediatrics, Walden, Schuster & Vaklyes, Welcenbach Law Offices, Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group, Winter, Kloman, Moter & Repp and five potential member businesses. A great turn out! Thank you Frett Barrington and Jannsen & Company for hosting. |
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Biz After 4 - August 25 at Sandbar Sports Pub - It was a beautiful night!
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 Over 25 members attended this event watching the sun set over the lake. Sandbar kept the appetizers coming and replenished as needed. Everyone attending also received a beer vendor T-shirt. Kelli Belt from Maynard Belt served as our Ambassador Greeter. Jack Stratmeyer won the door prize (4 tickets to Comedy Club). |
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Shakespeare Wealth Management quoted in 9/17/2011 Wall Street Journal
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In an article entitled "Don't Join the Ostrich Generation" - Kevin Reardon, Shakespeare Wealth Management, was quoted.....
 "Anyone who is 55-plus working in corporate America has a bull's eye on their back," says Kevin Reardon, a fee-only financial adviser in Pewaukee, Wis. "We tell everyone who's not the owner of a business to prepare."...
But few economists are predicting robust job creation in the next few years. One potential salve is part-time work. Even a modest paycheck could help early retirees give their battered investments a chance to bounce back before they start tapping them.
Mr. Reardon, the Wisconsin planner, counseled one couple recently to have the wife hold on to her job three to four years longer than planned. She works part-time running a travel agency, making about $25,000 a year. She didn't view it as a large contribution to the couple's finances, so she considered quitting so they could move. Mr. Reardon explained that if she kept working, their investments should last at least two additional years-until she's 84, rather than 82. She has continued-and can do most of the work in six months each year, he says.
Plan for rising health-care costs-especially if you're healthy now.
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Pewaukee Kiwanis Donate to Tyme Out Center
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 Every year the Pewaukee Kiwanis hold a tremendous Beach Party Bash a weekend in June and from monies raised donate to various charities. We are proud to have the Pewaukee Kiwanis as new Chamber members. Read on |
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Our Entrepreneur of the Year - "Becky's Blissful Bakery" adds Wholesale Foods to their client list
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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....
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Kelli Belt is a partner at Maynard & Belt is a Mother -Daughter CPA team that enjoys working with small businesses in the lake country area. Kelli and her mom started the firm in 2007, and have been growing because of their focus on client relationships and client success. If our clients do not succeed, neither will we so that has to remain our focus. Kelli also teaches Accounting and QuickBooks at WCTC, with the same philosophy - if her students do not succeed, she does not either. She has been involved with the chamber for over a year and understands the concept of "giving to get" back and supporting other local business primarily in the chamber. In addition to her involvement in the chamber, she is involved in many community events as a volunteer. Just to name a few: Taste of Lake Country,
4th of July, Pewaukee Halloween events.
Kelli, has been a great addition to our Ambassador Committee, already volunteering to conduct several New Member orientations.
Thank you Kelli for serving as our Chamber Ambassador!
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New Baby in Household
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Dr. Mandy Pearce, Pewaukee Family 
Chiropractic, "Ambassador of the Year" and Pewaukee Chamber Board member had a baby. Macy Elise Pearce, 8 lb. 10 oz., 22 inches long with a full head of black hair was born August 25, 2011.
Mom and baby are doing fine. Congratulations! 
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Meet our Newest Chamber Members
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Sassi Imaging
Michelle Weber, Photographer
(414) 531-5597
www.sassiimaging.com
Affordable photography specializing in weddings, corporate events, maternity portraiture, newborn portraiture, and more.
 Thank you Katie Cianciolo, Cruise One, for referring Sassi Imaging to the Chamber. In return, you will receive a free ad and spotlight table at a luncheon. Integrated Payroll Services 19 Crossroads Court, Suite #102
Delafield, WI 53018
262-646-5210
www.integrated-payroll.com Integrated Payroll Services is an independent and family owned company. They provide payroll services to all lines of business in Wisconsin and beyond. Services include: tax pay and filing, time and attendance, payroll online, direct deposit, and much more. Bank Mutual - Pewaukee  1870 Meadow Lane
Pewaukee, WI 53072
bankmutual.com
262-513-9801
Sean Galietta, Bank Office Manager Bank Mutual provides business banking, merchant services, commercial loans, financial planning, and superior customer service with a local community touch.  Advanced Pain Management
813 W. Moreland Blvd.
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-544-1620
www.apmhealth.com Advanced Pain Management is a caring organization that is committed to providing patients with innovative pain management services. We strive to deliver the most advanced, minimally invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic services to enable our patients to restore function, relieve pain and renew hope. Whether you suffer from lower back pain, neck pain, headaches, work injury, sciatica or a painful condition like a herniated or bulging disc, complex regional pain syndrome or spinal stenosis; Advanced Pain Management has a pain management doctor who can help you pinpoint the source of your pain. Pewaukee Kiwanis www.pewaukeekiwanis.org
Contact Pat Gallagher
pattygall1230@gmail.com Pewaukee Kiwanis is a service organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. Their major fundraisers include the Pewaukee River Run (held last weekend in April) and Pewaukee Beach Party (held weekend after Father's Day). Monies raised are donated to local charities. Club meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Pewaukee Rotary P.O. Box 686, Pewaukee, WI 53072
Contact: Greg Hatt, president  Email: hattsoff@charter.net Pewaukee Rotary Club members are business and professional leaders who volunteer in their communities and lend helping hands around the globe. Pewaukee Rotary Club is a non-profit service organization that meets Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. at Machine Shed Restaurant in Pewaukee. Motif 690 Westfield Way (next to Paneras on Capitol Drive)
Pewaukee, WI 53072
262-853-4460
Email: sonia.motif@yahoo.com
www.motifbysonia.com and facebook.com/motifbysonia
Open October, November and December Motif is a "life style" store offering unique home decor often not found in the Milwaukee area. Our products range from table top, wall decor, giftables and some furniture. Celebrate Motif's Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 21
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River Hills West Health
Care Center hosted a Wellness Fair
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Debbie Landers did a wonderful job organizing the Wellness Fair for River Hills West Health Care Center
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- Pewaukee Family Chiropractic
- Unique from Nature
- John's Duct Cleaning
- Chiropractic & Wellness on Pewaukee Lake
- Fred Astaire Dance Studio
- Aurora
- Kids Sports, LLC
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Thank You for Renewing Your Chamber Membership and Supporting Us!
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The following Chamber Members are  celebrating their one year anniversaries and have renewed their membership with us. Thank you for supporting us!
Mangold Creative: Heather Mangold
Unique from Nature: Lisa Krznarich Freeman Newspaper: Jack Stratmeyer
Werner Electric: Joe Cimperman Equitable Bank: Rachel Schwab Shakespeare Wealth Management: Kevin Reardon Lake Country Travel: Jim Wilde Wooden Hanger: Katie Guindon Cruise One: Katie Cianciolo Faith Technologies: Dave Earhart New 2011 Chamber plaques are still available if you want to update yours! |
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Seeking Sponsorships for Community and Business Awards
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Click here for 2012 Sponsorship Flyer
Platinum - $2,500 Headline Sponsor
Entertainment/Advertising
Sponsor of Event with top billing on invitation and logo on all press releases and signage. Welcomes attendees at beginning of program (200 plus). Receives table of 8 complimentary tickets to event. Tabletop Exhibit in Ballroom.
Gold - $1,000 Sponsor
Dinners for those who cannot afford to attend. Top recognition in all written promotional materials and on chamber website. Name on invitation. Recognition on event signage and in evening program. Verbal recognition from podium. Tabletop exhibit. 4 complimentary tickets to event.
Silver - $500 Sponsor
Money from this sponsorship plays for flowers. Name in some promotional materials. Name on Chamber website and newsletter. Name on event signage. Recognition in evening program. 2 complimentary tickets to event.
Emerald - $250 Sponsor
Pays for photography and pictures for nominees and winners. Name in evening program, on Chamber website, in Newsletter. Name on event signage.
Sapphire - $125 Sponsor
Pays for Silent Auction Item. Name on invitation, in some promotional materials and evening programs.
$50 Raffle Basket
Name in evening program.
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities (in addition to above)- Invitations & Mailing
- Postage
- Signage and Name Tags
- Corsages/Boutineers
Our extreme gratitude to the following Organizations who have stepped up for sponsorships so far:
WCTC - Gold
Aurora - Programs
Competitor Awards - Awards
Marriott - Cocktail Hour
Our extreme gratitude to the following chamber members who have volunteered to head up a committee and are looking for your suggestions and help. Please contact them by clicking on their name.
Bonnie Lemmer and Yvette Bjorklund who are heading up the Entertainment, Theme, Set Up, Program and Emcee Committee as well as working on Corporate Sponsorships to pay for Entertainment. So far they have selected theme: "Love Your Valentine" with women in red and men in black. They welcome your ideas and assistance.
LaVonne Beecher who is working on Sponsorships, Collecting Raffle Baskets and Silent Auction Items. She definitely needs your assistance on this Committee.
Cathy Zmudzinski who is heading up the Award Committee. She is planning three or four nominations per category with the winners selected the "Academy Awards" night.
Abby Lorenz who is heading up the Invitations/Publicity/Registration and Signage Committee. |
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November 1 at Lambeau Field:
Governor's Small Business Summit
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November 7 Open House for Bielinski Homes - Mark your Calendars!
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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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BUSINESS xCHANGE
"Give to Get"
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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
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According to networking experts, one must "give to get" to reap the benefits resulting in referrals, leads and ultimately "growing your business". Here's the Chamber Members who shared with us how they are actively working this process. We applaud them for exemplifying the old fashioned principles that chambers were founded on. Here's our Current List of 2011 Chamber Members for you to patronize.
Mike Poelzer, Spring Creek Church, supports many of our Chamber Members. They use Arnold's Environmental Services for all their temporary bathroom facilities. They use AmeriSign & Graphics for much of their signage. Their Annual Student Ministry held "Wing Bowl" at Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant. They purchase all their coffee from Dunn Brothers Coffee. Their Student Pastor is the Chaplain for the Milwaukee Wave (Lindy Enterprises). They put up all their out of town guests at the Milwaukee Marriott West. Moe's Southwest Grill does many ongoing promotions for them, especially for their Upward Soccer and Basketball players. They have an ongoing membership with Sam's Club. Smokie's Muskie Shop hosts their Dad's & Kid's Fishing Day. The Chocolate Factory handles many of their catering orders. Laurie and Scott Stollenwerk from Visiting Angels are church members and promote their "Monthly Concert Series" to seniors in the community.
Sue Gresham, Innovative Client Solutions, has been a guest on WRJN, AM 1400 Radio talking about Social Media. Congratulations!
Christina Dollins, Lakeview Insurance, would like to thank Big Guys Magic Shop for allowing her to insure his business and work on his personal home and auto insurance. She would also like to thank Sandy Raasch, American Republic Insurance for her referrals. They were able to save a bunch of money on their insurance and appreciated your recommendations! Rebecca Scarberry, Becky's Blissful Bakery and Jodi Keene, Mary Kay Cosmetics, donated door prizes to Lake Country Travel and Lakeview Insurance's Open House on October 6.
Ron Wurm, Design Wurm, would like to thank the Chamber for promoting him at WCTC Grow Your Business Expo. As a result he picked up a new client.
Kevin Reardon, Shakespeare Wealth Management, loves to eat at Five O'Clock Club. Patti Maynard, Maynard and Belt, referred her brother to Tom Dempsey, Shamrock Building Inspectors, when he purchased a fix up home on Pewaukee Lake. He found Tom to be very knowledgeable, thoroughly explaining things and quite accommodating and friendly. from Alisha Schulz, Associated Bank, Pewaukee... I referred my sister (a new start up business) to Atty Jeremy Geisel @ Walden, Schuster & Vaklyes SC. He has been very helpful with getting her set up with her licenses and other legal advice. Alisha Schulz, Associated Bank, also contacted Kathy Oleinik, Neighborhood Welcome, to circulate information to new families moving into Pewaukee and Waukesha about Associated Bank's services. She's hoping for great results! Show us you support our Chamber Businesses by sending your BUSINESS XCHANGE to info@pewaukeechamber.org to be included in the next newsletter |
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October Calendar
| 10/1 ABC's of Medicare - Sandra Raasch
10/4 Ambassador Meeting
10/4 Sue Gresham Social Media Seminar
10/4 Jannsen's Ladies Educational Night Out
10/5 Pewaukee Chamber Board Meeting
10/5 Taste of Sam's Club
10/5 Pewaukee Farmers Market
10/6 Pewaukee Women's Club Meeting
10/6 Open House - Lake Country Travel
and Lakeview Insurance
10/8 ABC's of Medicare - Sandra Raasch
10/9 PP's Halloween Hullabaloo
10/11 Event Committee: Awards Dinner
10/11 Kirkland Crossings conducts Life Line
Screenings
10/11 Pewaukee Kiwanis Club Meeting
10/12 "Fusion Marketing" Pewaukee
Chamber Luncheon Meeting
10/19 River Hills SITT Program
10/19 Pewaukee Farmers Market
10/20 Annual Multi Chamber Networking
at Brookfield Sheraton
10/20 Fred Astaire Open House Dance Party
10/21 Motif Open House & Ribbon Cutting
10/21 Spring Creek Church presents Civic
Broadway Singers
10/21 PAAC One Vision Project
10/25 Event Committee - Awards Diner
10/25 Jannsen & Co "Employment Laws -
What Should You Know?
10/27 Costco Grand Opening
10/27 Lake Country Travel "Alaska Cruise
Night" at Lake Country Travel
10/28 Trick or Treat Path
10/28 One on One with Waukesha County
Public Officials
10/29 Pro Health THINK PINK for Women
10/29 Fred Astaire's One Warm Coat Charity
and Open House
10/30 City of Pewaukee Trick or Treat
10/31 PP's Fall Online Auction
Some Chamber dates for your calendar!
Oct. 12 Fusion Marketing Luncheon
Oct. 20 Multi Chamber Networking Event
Nov. 9 Political Advocacy Luncheon at Country Springs
Dec. 7 Holiday Party at 5 O Clock Club
Feb. 3 Awards Dinner at Marriott (Hwy F)
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Grow Your Business Expo at WCTC
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In case you didn't catch the Special Edition featuring pictures from the Grow Your Business Expo - it's archived under "Newsletters" on our website.
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Kathy Oleinik, Neighbordhood Welcome, was one of the 30 Chamber Members who had a display table at the Expo. Thanks to WCTC for donating the proceeds of this event to us, raising approximately $3,000. |
feedback from one of our Chamber Members who attended the Expo...
Kathy,
"I did like the expo. It was a different format than any other expo I have ever been to. It was more instructional. I think it was a good way to help teach your members how to do an expo and network with each other. Patty Gale, Inspired WebWorks was great. She really simplified social media and made it something the smallest and not tech saavy business can achieve."
Jenny Roanhouse
Circulation Sales Representative
Business Journal of Greater Milwaukee
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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
The following Chamber members generously donated door prizes to the "Grow Your Business Expo:
Dental Works of Pewaukee
Kathy Eckhardt (wine)
Chiropractic & Wellness on Pewaukee Lake
Nelson's Automotive of Pewaukee
Neighborhood Welcome
Inspired WebWorks
Freeman Newspaper
Physique Bootcamp
Lakeview Insurance
Lake Country Travel
Erin Hoffman of Frett Barrington who hosted and created a wonderful Biz After 4 for us last month at the Jannsen Building.
Bonnie Lemmer and Yvette Bjorklund who volunteered to head the Theme, Sponsorship and Program Committee for the Awards Dinner. LaVonne Beecher, Abby Lorenz and Cathy Zmudzinski who also are heading up Award Dinner Committees.
Ron Wurm, Design Wurm and Pete Fenelon, Composure Graphics who create many of the advertisements and graphics in our monthly newsletters.
WCTC, Competitor Awards, Aurora and Marriott who are offering sponsorships and in-kind donations to make our Awards Dinner Feb. 3, 2012 a success!
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Please Welcome Dr. Haley Schultz,
Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group
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Please welcome Haley Schultz, DO, Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group. Dr. Schultz joins family practitioners Dr. Xuan Thy Tran and Dr. Lori Wisnefski at their practice in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
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Dr. Schultz received her medical training from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. She recently completed a residency program in family medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and is board eligible. Her interests include sports medicine, dermatology, prenatal care, pediatric and adolescent health, anxiety and depression, rheumatology, joint pain and osteopathic manipulation to address health issues, such as chronic back and joint pain.
A Wisconsin native, Dr. Schultz offers extended hours at our Pewaukee medical group office, located at 1292 Capitol Drive, including early morning and evening appointments. For more information, or to contact Dr. Schultz, please call 262-785-7700.
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John's Duct Cleaning - Air Quality Concerns?
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"What You Can't See - I can!" |
John Campbell, John's Duct Cleaning (Chamber Member) would like to share a few items with you concerning Indoor Air Quality. ( IAQ ).
Read on
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Senator Zipperer appointed to Join Committee on Finance
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August 26 our very own State Senator and Chamber Member Rich Zipperer (R) was appointed to serve on the Joint Committee on Finance. This Committee is responsible for passing the state budget every two years. Zipperer will continue to serve as chairman of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Utilities, Commerce and Government Operations.
Senator Zipperer believes job creation and putting the needs of the taxpayers first will continue to be his focus.
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Congratulations to the following two Pewaukee Chamber members in their Top 10 listing in the The Business Journal's Book of Lists.
 Faith Technologies, represented by Dave Earhart, W231 N2811 Roundy Circle East in Pewaukee was ranked No. 3 is the Largest Milwaukee-area electrical contractors by local 2010 revenue. Their services include BIM, design/CAD, ESP/arc flash, electrical contracting, service, instrumentation/control, safety, lighting and technology. They are 95% commercial based.
The Benefit Services Group, Gerald Frye (last year's luncheon health care speaker) was ranked No. 10  by employees as one of the largest Wisconsin employee benefits firms. They are located at N25 W23050 Paul Road in Pewaukee. they are described as "full-service employee benefits consulting and brokerage firm specializing in the customization of benefits programs designed to reduce costs".
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| Chamber Member Lindy Enterprises featured in Business Journal's Publisher's Column |
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If you didn't catch Mark Sabljak's column in September 16's Business Journal - he featured an interview with Jim Lindenberg, Milwaukee Wave Soccer Team owner.
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Top 5 Points to Ensure Your Website "doesn't suck" from September 14 luncheon at WCTC
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Here's the Top 5 Things You Need to Know to be sure Your Website "doesn't suck" per Pat McKenna, our September Luncheon Speaker:
1. People don't read. They scan! Research indicates that users stay on a Web page for only 10-20 seconds on average and only read 1/4 of the text. To gain several minutes of user attention, you must clearly communicate your value proposition within 10 seconds, be sure to edit longer presentations of text into smaller paragraphs with sub-headers above each to call out topical themes; use bullets and numeric lists to highlight key features, etc.
2. Your site's title tag is critical for search engine optimization; Google will index up to 66 characters, so always make sure to place both your company name and key search terms in that area. (e.g., ABC Accounting | Pewaukee accountants, tax preparation, tax audits)
3. Make sure you're navigation is intuitive, clearly displayed and designed to connect visitors with key content.
4. Post and work testimonials into the site design to emphasize satisfied customers and product/service performance and features.
5. Do not lift or use your favorite songs for background music; violates copyright law. Use royalty-free music from sites like istockphoto.com.
And if you need expert help, you can always contact Pat McKenna, Mojo Web Productions.
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Municipal Update
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Here's a summary of permits issued from the municipal offices through 9/29/2011:
Village City
New Home Permits 6 52
New Commercial 5 2
All Permits 401 1260
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Questions to the Editor
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A: You can receive a free ad a number of ways. Whenever you refer a new member to the chamber, you have your choice of a 20% commission or a spotlight table at a luncheon and a free ad. All members receive a free ad at least once per year. Send it camera ready to the Editor. If you would like Ron Wurm with Design Wurm to create an ad for you - He will do so for $25 - this is quite a bargain! Remember - deadline for submissions to the newsletter is always the 15th of the month prior. And, of course new members immediately receive a free ad with their membership. Pete Fenelon of Composure Graphics will create it for them.
Q: How can I tell if anyone is viewing my website linked to the Chamber's website?
A: Glad you asked the question. This is one of the many benefits of your chamber membership. With our enhanced Search Engine capabilities through Google, Yahoo, etc. your website will come up and display more prominently on a search engine as a result of your chamber membership and website linkage. If you would like to see how many visitors are actually looking at your website through the chamber's website, you can view your results through your "Member Log In" which can be found in the left hand side of our chamber web page.
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Sassi Imaging
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New Member FREE Advertisement
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Harken Yacht Eyes Pewaukee Plant Opening for September 2012
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Integrated Payroll Services
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New Member FREE Advertisement
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Lakeview Insurance, LLC
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Member Advertisement (ONE PER YEAR FREE)
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Bank of Memories & Flowers
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