Grafton Chamber Messenger
A Publication of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce 
April, 2014
From Your Chamber President 
  
Roberta Campbell  
Port Washington State Bank 

 

This month's newsletter is packed with information and opportunities to get connected with what's going on in the Grafton business community.  Please consider attending one or both of the public information sessions being offered this month regarding recent developments in Downtown Grafton as well as in the South Commercial District.  Attending is an easy way to get up to speed with new and current projects in our community. These are exciting times for sure.

 

Just a reminder that nominations are currently being accepted for the Grafton Chamber's "Outstanding Business/Business Person of the Year" award. Each year we recognize an  extraordinary  business and/or business person that truly makes a difference in our community.  Now is your opportunity to give a "shout out" to a business or business person deserving of such recognition.  Self-nominations are also encouraged since no one knows your business and what you do better than you. You'll find nomination information is included in this newsletter.

 

Please be sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend our Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on May 14th at the Bog, where the winners will be recognized.

 

Thank you for being a valued member of the Grafton Area Chamber.  Please know we're here to serve you.

 

All  the best!

 

Roberta
Wednesday, April 23rd 

 

7:30am - 9:00am

The Black Swan, 1218 13th Avenue, Grafton 

 

Breakfast Buffet Catered by 
Tello's Grille and Cafe
 

$15.00 Chamber Member 

$25.00 Non-members or Registering After 4/17

Please click here for the registration form 

 

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There have been some new developments in the Downtown and South Commercial District and Village of Grafton staff would like to tell you about them. Please join us for one or both of the following informational meetings: 

 
 Downtown Association Meeting

Tuesday, April 8 - 7:30am

At the Black Swan

1218 13th Avenue

click here for details 

 

South Commercial District Meeting

 Thursday, April 10 - 7:30am

At the Zaun Pavilion in Lime Kiln Park

2020 South Green Bay Road

click here for details 

 

If you have any questions, please call the Chamber Office at  377-1650

We are looking to expand our staff in the Chamber Office by adding a part time Tourism Marketing and Events Coordinator to our staff. 

 click here to view the job description

To apply for the position, please email a resumes to pam@grafton-wi.org or mail to

Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 132,  Grafton, WI 53024 

 

Please contact Pam King at the Chamber office (262-377-1650) if you have any questions.  

In This Issue
From Your Chamber President
ONCE Breakfast
Grafton Informational Mtgs
Outstanding Business/Business Person Nominations
Train your Brain Seminor
Town of Grafton Annual Meeting
Welcome New Members
From Our Chamber Members

April 8th
Downtown Association Meeting

April 10th
South Commercial District Meeting

April 18th

Nominations due for Outstanding Business/Business Person Due

April 23rd
ONCE Breakfast

April 30th
OED Outreach Event
Train your Brain for Success

May 14th
Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner

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Please consider nominating an

Outstanding 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 

 

Train your Brain for Success!
Please join us as one of the world's foremost authorities
Roger Seip
on how to train the human mind.
Wednesday, April 30th

7:30 - 9:30am
Location TBD
Watch for Details

Gain insight that will make you more effective immediately, and come away with a plan for making that improvement last!

click here to watch a video of Roger in action

The Town of Grafton

Annual Meeting

will take place on

Tuesday, April 15th at 7:00pm

in the Town Hall

(1230 11th Avenue, Grafton)

 

2013 highlights and upcoming 2014 initiatives will be presented by the Town, Grafton Fire Department,

USS Liberty Memorial Library, and Ozaukee County. Please join us! 

 

Celebrate graftonCelebrate Grafton is looking for Volunteers!
 If you would you like to get involved in the planning of local community events including Giro d'Grafton, Grillin' in Grafton 
Holidaze and PumpkinFest
Please call Pam at 377-1650
for more information. 
 
WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS

Cloverleaf

Contact - Cindy Freese

666 Dundee Road, #901

Northbrook, IL  60062

847-272-3300                www.cleafgroup.com 

 

Cloverleaf acquires, syndicates and manages real estate properties, including Highland Ridge Shopping Center in Grafton.  We have a breadth and depth of experience in renovation, expansion, value-added investments and development. Since its inception in 1982, Cloverleaf has maintained a record of consistent and reliable performance in any market. We are well known, respected and have a solid reputation in the marketplace. Cloverleaf manages only its own properties and takes a hands-on approach to leasing.  Please visit our website for more information. 

 

   

hibu Contact - Joe Albanese  

 

16620 W. Bluemound Road

Brookfield, WI  53005

m: 262.416.6640               hibu.com 

hibu is a large digital marketing company that specializes in helping small to medium size businesses elevate their online presence. We are one of only 19 of Google's Premier Partners. This allows us to help our clients develop the best plan to be found online by using Google's best practices for websites and search engine marketing. Simply put, we help businesses turn their websites in to a 24/7 salesperson who delivers the ideal customer to them.

  

   

theNetStuff, LLC

Contact - Manisha Wanigatunga

1916 Blackhawk Drive

Grafton, WI  53024

404-844-8049               www.theNetStuff.com         

theNetStuff LLC is an Internet marketing company providing websites that are search engine friendly and look great on desktops, mobiles and tablets (responsive). In addition, theNetStuff specializes in online marketing services such as search engine optimization (SEO), online advertising, social media optimization and more to provide an end-to-end solution for small businesses to get online and generate revenue.

 

OED
Ozaukee Economic Development
Contact: Kathleen Schilling
121 W. Main Street
Port Washington, WI  53074
262-238-7730               www.ozaukeebusiness.org
Ozaukee Economic Development (OED) is a non-profit organization that is focused on helping businesses expand or locate in Ozaukee County. OED will be your confidential partner as you seek new business opportunities. Please let OED show you why Ozaukee County is where your business should be.
FROM OUR CHAMBER MEMBERS


Aurora Vision Center in Grafton is offering a 2-Day Eyewear Event! 50% off eyeglass frames, including designer frames, with the purchase of prescription lenses. Offer valid Wednesday and Thursday April 2nd and 3rd.

cedarburg cultural center

Here is what is happening at the Cedarburg Cultural Center this month: Spring brings fresh talent to the Center's stage at Blueburg Café Open Mic Night Wednesday, April 2 at 7pm! Laugh and support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the McMann &Tate Adult Improv Comedy and Fundraiser on Saturday, April 12. And enjoy the Center's largest annual exhibit of 2D & 3D art by local artists of all ages in the 67th Annual Ozaukee County Art Show -and- Gallery of Student Art through Sunday, April 27. Click here to visit our website for information on all of these events and more!  

 

The Glass Palette

Spring will come!!! Celebrate with your business by having a Spring Office Party at The Glass Palette. 10% off for Chamber members.  Contact us to make your reservation at 262-720-465-1300. We're located on 14th Ave in the Grafton Mill.  www.theglasspalettegrafton.com

 

 

  

The Grafton Lions Club is proud to announce their 11th Annual Beer Tasting Event on Thursday, April 24th from 7-9 :30pm. The event takes place at Flannery's at Fire Ridge (2241 County Rd W, Grafton). lease contact Mike Cibulka with any questions: 262-339-5033. The Lions area also having an informal gathering on Wednesday, April 9th from 7-9pm at the Glass Palette, located in the Grafton Mill. Call 377-4233 for info. 


Grafton Parks and Recreation is hosting their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12th at Centennial Park. Open to all Grafton children preschool through 3rd grade. Meet the Easter Bunny at 12:30 followed by the Easter Egg Hunt. Click here to see the flyer



Take your internet marketing to a great level. Chamber Member Joe Albanese of hibu is offering an analytic report of how well Google rates your website's ability to attract the ideal customer. (click here to see more). There are no strings attached. Simply call or email and I will run the report and email it to you.  It is never too late to take your internet marketing to a great level. I can be reached at 262-416-6640 and my email is joe.albanese@hibu.com     sample report


Mel's Pig Roast
Enjoy a great shift of bowling with friends at Brian "BC" Clement's 8 Pin Tap Bowling Tournament to benefit Mel's Pig Roast's local charities. Raffles, prizes and commemorative gifts for all bowlers.May 9 & 10 at Cedars III (W53 N404 Park Lane, Cedarburg)   Click here for all the details!


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Join us for Shop & Dine for Portal! Tuesday, April 8th from 4:00pm -9:00pm. 10% of proceeds will benefit Portal, inc. - if you shop first and then dine we bump it to 15%! click here for the flyer with all the details!


The Watermark at Shully's
is having Flight Night - not your typical fish fry! Please join us for fish, beer pairing, live music and more.  Friday, April 18, 2014 (Good Friday). 6:30pm $40 per person. RSVP to 262.242.6633 or visit www.shullyscuisine.com  (146 Green Bay Road, Thiensville) Click here to view the flyer


 Volunteer Center  

Congratulations to our Chamber President, Roberta Campbell, named this year's
Volunteer Center's Volunteer of the Year! The event takes place on April 17th at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. 5:00 Cocktails & Raffle 6:30 Dinner 7:15 Awards. $35 per person /$20 for partner agency. Click here for the details and RSVP information.