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Grafton Chamber Messenger
A Publication of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
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From Your Chamber President
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I can't say that I can remember a winter like the one we've just had. The worst of winter is behind us, as we anxiously look forward to spring! I hope this newsletter finds you in a nice warm place looking out over the snow covered landscape. Soon it will be time for all of us to thaw out and enjoy warmer temperatures.
As usual, there's lots going on in Grafton. Please take time to review this newsletter for all that's available for you and your business or organization. The chamber staff and board of directors exist to support you, so please call anytime to learn how we can best be of service!
Kind regards,
Roberta
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Talking Baseball
 with Robin Yount
and
Dean Rennicke
Thursday, March 6th
11:45 Registration - 12:00 Tailgate Buffet Lunch
Program to Follow
$18.00 per person
The Black Swan, Grafton
Presented by
The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by
click here to register for this exciting event!
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Each year the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes a Member Business and/or Business Person for outstanding achievements & contributions to our local economy.
PLEASE consider nominating anOutstanding Business or
Outstanding Business Person for this year's Chamber Recognition.
The awards will be presented at the
Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
on May 14th, 2014
click here for the nomination form
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 The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Applications are now available at the Grafton High School Guidance Office.
If you know of students entering a 2-Year of 4-Year college degree program, please encourage them to apply! The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce is offering $3,000 to future students!
Deadline for submission is March 28th, 2014
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March 6th
"Talking Baseball"
with Robin Yount & Dean Rennicke
March 13th
Smart Phone Seminar March 25th
OED Career Expo at CHS April 30th
OED Outreach Event
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We have the new Grafton Business Directories available at the Chamber Office.
Please stop in to pick some up for your office or call to make arrangements to have them delivered!
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Join Us for this Educational Seminar
presented by Connect Cell
An Authorized U.S. Cellular Agent
Thursday, March 13
8:00am to 9:00am
at MPI Coin, 983 Badger Circle, Grafton
Topics To Be Discusses Will Include:
Why a Smartphone?
How do I make the most out of my device for business use and for personal use?
Social Media Apps
Business/Organizational Apps
Family/Safety Apps
Anti-virus Apps
RSVP to lisa@grafton-wi.org
or 262-377-1650
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The Chamber Gift Check program continues to grow.
In 2013, just over $15,000 in gift checks were issued, all of which are used to purchase goods and services at Chamber member businesses.
Just a reminder to our members. Our gift checks are legal tender checks. When a customer wants to redeem one, it is just like cash, and they should receive cash back from there purchase if the purchase is less that the amount of the check. Since this is a check, you should then deposit it as you would any other check that you receive. We would appreciate it if you would help your staff understand this process.
Please contact the Chamber office with any questions.
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WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
 Edward Jones - Paul Scofield
1245 Cheyenne Avenue, Suite 303 Grafton, WI 53024
Financial Advisor - Paul Scofield
Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the US and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Every aspect of the firm's business, from the types of investment options offered to the location of branch offices, is designed to cater to individual investors in the communities in which they live and work. The firm's 12,000-plus financial advisors work directly with nearly 7 million clients to understand their personal goals -- from college savings to retirement -- and create long-term investment solutions that emphasize a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the importance of building long-term, face-to-face relationships with clients, helping them to understand and make sense of the investment options available today.
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  Everybody's Irish on St. Patty's Day! Send a beautiful bouquet of arrangement of Green flowers from the Bloomin Olive! We'll have Bells of Ireland, Green Roses, Green Carnations, Green Altromeria and Shamrock Plants. 376-1404 Click here for details and a discount!
So much going on at The Cedarburg Cultural Center! The 20th Annual Irish Eve is Saturday, March 8th. Buffet Dinner by Out & Out, Trinity Irish Dancers, Live entertainment and more! Tickets $40. A wonderful opportunity to paint "Bold & Colorful Self Portraits" with well-known artist Susan Hale Saturday, March 15 (space is limited). Classical music Prodigies Hannah, Johna and Joshua White will be performing on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 7:30pm. The Ozaukee County Art Show and Gallery of Student Art open with a reception on Sunday, March 30 and run through Sunday, April 27. Click here to visit our website for information on all of these events and more!
Comfort Keepers is excited to welcome Matt and Jessica Zeratsky as the new owners of the Grafton office. They look forward to joining you, your family and your business in this great community.
 Chamber Board Member and active Community citizen Mike Donahue, of Donahue & Associates, LLC will be featured on the Morning Blend (Today's TMJ4) on Friday, March 7th at 9:00am. If you cannot watch, be sure to set your DVRs. Mike will be discussing the value and advantages of utilizing a CPA's services for all your tax and accounting needs.
GALA final Indoor Concert will be on Friday, March 7th with Lovin' Kind, a Milwaukee-based group that plays 60's & 70's rock with Beatles and Rolling Stones roots. Doors open at 6:30pm music starts at 7:00pm.
Grafton Parks and Recreation will be offering Pickleball!! Participate in a free demonstration on Monday, March 3rd at Woodview Elementary School (600 Fifth Ave) from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Drop in Pickleball will be Monday nights starting in March. Click here to view the flyer
Gland Slam Charity Jam to benefit Camp Hometown Heroes is on March 8th, from 5:00-11:15pm at Potawatomi Casino's Northern Lights Theater. Visit www.grandslamchairtyjam.com for more information
The Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County is is seeking nominations for 2014 Volunteer of the Year and Agency of the Year. Mark your calendars for the Volunteer Recognition Event on April 17th. Please consider nominating a deserving person or agency. Click on the following for nomination forms: Volunteer of the Year Form Agency of the Year Form
 
All Walgreen stores in Ozaukee County (Grafton, Saukville, Cedarburg, Thiensville, Mequon) will be supporting Starting Point by accepting scannable cash donations at these locations for the entire month of March, 2014. The cashier will simply scan the barcode for your donation amount ($1 or $5). As a retail pharmacy, we also feel this is in line with our commitment to help keep drugs, both illicit and prescription from being abused by our youth. Thank you!
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