Tuesday, May 21, 2013

 

Every Tuesday, The Chamber of Manitowoc County sends out an email with the subject line "Tuesday Tidbits and Hot Deals". As a Chamber member you are welcome to submit a short message (85 words or less) that we will share with our membership. There is a limit of one per company per week, and Tidbits will be accepted up to two weeks prior to the event/promotion. Tidbits will be published consecutively for a maximum of two weeks. Another great value-added marketing tool available to you at no cost.

 

Please submit weekly messages by Monday at 4:00 p.m. to info@chambermanitowoccounty.org, with "Tuesday Tidbits" in your email subject line.  Emailing your submission to any other email address does not guarantee inclusion.

 

If you were forwarded Tuesday Tidbits and would like your own copy sent directly to your inbox each week, click here to send us an email with the subject line "Send Me Tuesday Tidbits and Hot Deals" that includes your name, company name, and email address.

 

 

  

 

   

 

 

 Selected as one of 
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's
Top Workplaces for the 3rd Consecutive Year!

 
                                
  
  
"What's Happening at The Chamber?" 
Drexel Building Supply is pleased to announce that for the third consecutive year it has been selected as one of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Workplaces.  "Drexel's Team Blue spirit is contagious, it's fun, we're a family," stated Judy Ehlenbeck, a Team member at Drexel in Kiel for 10 years.  "At Drexel the heart of the team revolves around 10 core values, starting with putting the customer first.  Our entire team executes with these core values in mind, explains Drexel's Brookfield Store Leader Adam Schweder. Drexel is locally owned and has four locations: Berlin, Brookfield, Campbellsport, & Kiel. To learn more about Drexel Building Supply and their 10 Core Values go to www.DrexelTeam.com.
  

Lakeshore Aviation: All Chamber members can now get $350 off their first Air Charter flight. Your time is important - more important is the EFFECTIVENESS of your business meeting. Commercial travel to important meetings can be fraught with anxiety, frustrations, and delays, all at premium cost to you and your company. Air Charter is the surprisingly affordable solution, allowing savings of valuable time, while arriving at meetings fully refreshed and prepared to do business. Land anywhere in the U.S. at smaller airports where commercial flights don't operate, and be back home by the end of the day, saving untold production hours. And that means money! www.LakeshoreAviation.com. (920) 682-0043.

UW-Manitowoc:  "Tee" for Two (Golf with a Friend).  Attention women!  Bring a friend and learn the game of golf in six short lessons!  Learn everything you need to know to step onto a golf course and play with confidence: etiquette, rules and equipment selection.  On the last night, you'll play 9-holes at CNC Links Golf Course.  Bring your own clubs.  Dates:  June 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., each evening.  Cost is $89 per person.  Call UW-Manitowoc's Continuing Education Office at (920) 683-4702 or e-mail suzanne.lawrence@uwc.edu.
 
Eval-Tech has new summer hours. We are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays. For after-hours appointments, please call us at (920) 686-1116. Our contracted customers can still reach us at any hour using our ticket system. Eval-Tech, 735 N. 11 St., Manitowoc. (920) 686-1116.
  

Manitowoc County Historical Socety (MCHS):  On Monday, May 27, the Manitowoc County Historical Society will have a Pie and Ice Cream Social from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Enjoy the Memorial Day parade from the beautiful Heritage Center grounds at 1701 Michigan Ave. in Manitowoc, and stop in for amazing homemade pies, ice cream and refreshments, all while benefiting MCHS.  This event is a fundraiser for the Manitowoc County Historical Society, a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization operating Pinecrest Historical Village and the Heritage Center.

 

Silver Lake College of the Holy Family:  Are you thinking about going back to school?  You can do it close to home!  Join us for complimentary "Coffee and Conversation," hosted by Silver Lake College of the Holy Family and the University of Wisconsin - Manitowoc, TODAY, Tuesday, May 21, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Manitowoc Coffee, 836 South 8th St.,Manitowoc.  Meet with Adult Admissions Representatives from both colleges, and get all your college planning questions answered.  No pre-registration is required.  Learn more at www.SL.edu or call (920) 686-6350.

 

David's House of Travel: Two of our consultants, Linda Meyer and Angela Brey, just returned from a familiarization trip to Riviera Maya Mexico with Funjet Vacations. In addition to touring beautiful resorts with stunning beaches, they had an opportunity to experience Aktun Chen, a Natural Adventure Park. Aktun Chen offers zip-lining, snorkeling in a ceynote, and a cave tour that National Geographic rates #3 in underground cave-tunnel walks. Call David's House of Travel today at (920) 684-6117 and we can help you plan that vacation that you will never forget!

 

Lakeshore Humane Society, Inc.:  Please come join Lakeshore Humane Society in the Memorial Day Parade while we honor military working dogs.  This year's parade takes place at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27, starting on S. 8th St. in downtown Manitowoc.  Please stop at the Lakeshore Humane Society to sign up to walk a shelter dog or your own in the parade!  While at the shelter, ask about the rewards of fostering kittens too.  www.lakeshorehumane.org

 

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill, Inc.:  Join us every Wednesday throughout the summer for Cruiser Night!  4:00 to 6:00 p.m. is Double Bubble (rail mixers, domestic tap beer, and wine).  Enjoy Time Out's signature Hamburger and Fries for only $5 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  $7.95 smelt baskets all night!  This Wednesday's theme is "GM."  People's Choice Award every week!  Enjoy live music this Friday from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. by the Richard Grant Duo!  We serve specialty coffees and breakfast sandwiches through our drive-up window which opens at 9:00 a.m. daily!  Call in your lunch or dinner order and use our convenient pickup window!

 

Manitowoc County Job Center conducts a variety of Job Clubs and workshops, all free of charge and available to any member of the community.  Our upcoming events are: Computers for Beginners, May 23, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Interview Stream, May 30, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.; Social Networking, May 30, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.  Call (920) 683-4675 to register for these events.  Our full schedule of events and event descriptions are available at www.manitowocjobcenter.org/schedule/. 

 

The Economic Development Corporation in partnership with Lakeshore Technical College will be presenting Business Building Blocks.  This FREE, one-hour information session will be held on Tuesday, June 4 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  This session will benefit those who are interested in starting a business.  Attendees will discover the qualities needed to become a successful entrepreneur, determine feasibility of a business idea, understand first steps to take and learn about local resources that can help.  While there is no cost for this event, pre-registration is required to Melissa at (920) 482-0540 or email Melissa@edcmc.org.

  

Lincoln Park Zoological Society:  Summer kickoff at the zoo.  Monday, May 27, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  Animal interaction with the zookeeper, Wildlife of Wisconsin, Opening of the Big Red Barn, Honey Bee demonstration and free animal Balloons.  Always FREE!  Always FUN!  Join us!

  

Holy Family Memorial: Marjorie Delo, MD, Lakeshore Orthopaedics, was the first in the state of
Wisconsin to perform an innovative new in-office procedure to treat tendon and soft tissue.  The FAST Technique-Fasciotomy and Surgical Tenotomy-is a minimally invasive treatment option for tendon and soft tissue injuries, such as tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, jumper's knee, Achilles tendonitis, and plantar fasciitis.

  

Revolutions Bar & Grill:  Wednesday nights starting at 8:00 p.m., Open Mic Acoustic Jam, hosted by Juke Joint Johnny.  Come down and sing it, say it, or play it!  Let's see what Manitowoc has to offer.  New menu coming next week!  Gourmet burgers, sandwiches, home-made hand-tossed pizzas and more.  As always, "Delicious Food With a Spin".  Saturday, June 8, at 9:30 p.m., nationally touring band from Tallahassee, FL, Skyview.  Indie pop/rock.  Check out our daily food and drink specials on our Facebook page.

 

Jim Reif Builders:  A fresh kitchen layout is what Bank First National was trying to achieve at their main office in Manitowoc.  Jim Reif Builders was the contractor of choice, and renovated the space at the request of the designer.  This is just another example of two local companies working together for the betterment of our community.  Jim Reif Builders offers both light commercial construction and residential construction services including new home construction and renovation services.  Check out how we are "Enriching Lifestyles" at www.jimreifbuilders.com. 

 

K-9 Perfection LLC:  Dog Obedience Classes will begin: Puppy Socialization (2-4 months old), Monday, May 20, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Basic Obedience (4-6 months old), Tuesday, May 21, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 23, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Basic Obedience (6 months and up), Wednesday, May 22, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Monday May 20, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Advanced Obedience: Tuesday, May 21, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (larger breeds/dogs) and Thursday, May 23, 6-7 p.m. (smaller breeds/dogs).  Call (920) 682-1185 to enroll. We require that your pet's vaccination for Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella be current.  Sign up soon, space may be limited.
  
Kindred Nursing & Rehabilitation - North Ridge cordially invites you to attend the Open House for our new Reflections Unit for dementia residents, at 1445 North 7th St., Manitowoc.  The Open House will be held Friday, June 7th, 2013, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Harpist Catherine Taddy will play from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., refreshments will be provided and tours will be offered.  Please RSVP on or before Monday, June 3rd, 2013, to Jennifer Fritsch at (920) 682-0314 or jennifer.fritsch@kindredhealthcare.com.  Don't forget, all Chamber members are invited to attend a ribbon cutting the same morning, June 7th, at 9:30 a.m.!
  
Mike Howe Builders:  Now that Spring has arrived Mike Howe wants to help you with your home renovation projects.  No project is too little or too big for Mike Howe Builders.  We are ready to make your dreams become a reality.  Contact Mike at mhowebuilders@yahoo.com to discuss your ideas.

 

Manitowoc Public Library:  More than 100 library patrons are waiting to see the 2012 Academy Award winning film Life of Pi.  They've reserved a copy at one of the libraries in the Manitowoc-Calumet Library System.  Manitowoc Public Library realizes that it may be a long wait, so they've offered a solution.  Life of Pi will be shown Tuesday, May 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Balkansky Community Room on the second floor of the library at 707 Quay St., Manitowoc.  Refreshments will be served.

 

Cellcom and Samsung are excited to announce their partnership to make the Samsung Galaxy S4 available to Cellcom customers.  Cellcom's introduction of "The Next Big Thing" from Samsung is planned for late this summer.  "Cellcom is very excited to be bringing the Samsung Galaxy S4 to our customers.  We know this is something they have been asking for, and we have worked with Samsung to make this happen", said Patrick D. Riordan, president and CEO of Cellcom.   Visit Cellcom on Facebook for further details on this product launch as plans are solidified or visit Cellcom's website www.cellcom.com to be notified of the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy S4.

 

Dare to Dream Theatre is holding auditions for Shrek: The Musical, on Wednesday, May 29, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (You may sign up for a 50-minute audition slot.)  Auditions will be held at Dare to Dream Theatre's Rehearsal Space, Clarkbridge Hall, 1402 Clark St., Manitowoc.  Shrek: The Musical performances will be held, August 23 through 25, 2013, at the Kohler Memorial Theater, Kohler, WI.

  

Rose Colored Classes (RCG) Salon & Spa raised a total of $2,000 to be donated to the Earth Month Fund.  Each member of the RCG Team shared their time and talents to aid in the effort.  This year's $2,000 was raised through a two day rummage sale, special raffles, and a Spa Event which featured Aveda's Midwest Skin Specialist and educator, Tracy Lipska.  Tracy spent two days at RCG's downtown Manitowoc location and performed facial services on a limited number of salon guests who reserved appointments with her.
  
SHG & ABCS LLC is holding a summer career series for fourth through sixth graders.  We need volunteers to give a 5-10 minute presentation about their jobs.  Preferred professional categories:  1. Work outside or with your hands, 2.  Research and/or analytical work, 3. "Helping" careers, 4. Marketing professionals and/or entrepreneurs and 5. Traditional business careers such as accounting or management.  If you are interested in helping with this or future programs, please contact Shay Hampton-Gregory at (920) 320-9350 or email shay@shayhg.com.  Times and dates TBD based on presenter availability. 
  
Fabric Creations will be holding "Zipper Critters" a beginner-level class on Wednesday, May 22nd, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., 912 South 8th St., Manitowoc.  A fun project even if you don't have an animal.  The smallest size can be clipped onto a backpack.  Each one has a hidden pocket for a house key or other items.  Class fee is $15, pattern $10, fabric 10% discount. www.fabriccreationsmanitowoc.com
 

This week's Chamber Advantage Card offer is:

  

Associated Bank

$150 discount on mortgage closing costs.

1121 Franklin St., Manitowoc

  

CLICK HERE to view all 2013 Chamber Advantage Card offers.

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