Grafton Chamber Messenger
A Publication of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce 
January, 2015
From Your Chamber President

Sharon McKelvey 
Investment Center
of Grafton 

As we wrap up the year of 2014, it's a great time to reflect on all of the positive events that have happened in the Grafton community. Please plan to join us at our annual State of the Community Luncheon on January 28th. We will not only reflect on 2014 but gain insight into what 2015 looks like for the Village and Town of Grafton, and the Grafton School District. Working together we can partner to achieve great things for the upcoming year.

  

On behalf of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce, we hope your Holiday celebrations are filled with family and friends, love and laughter, and memories that last throughout the year.

  

Sharon  

Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce

State of the Community Luncheon

Please join us on

Wednesday, January 28 2014

11:30am

The Black Swan, Grafton


Buffet Lunch by Ferrante's Signature Catering
$20 per person
 

Featured Speakers  

Lester Bartel, Grafton Town Board Chairman

Jim Brunnquell, Grafton Village President

Dr. Mel Lightner, Grafton Public Schools Superintendent

Sharon McKelvey, Grafton Area Chamber President

 

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Thinking about exporting, considering expanding your current exporting?

 

    

OED is excited to promote the new Wisconsin Manufacturing Extension Partnership class - ExporTech.  The class will be offered here in Ozaukee County in Port Washington at the Country Inn and Suites.

 

Each ExporTech™ session consists of three intense
events scheduled one month apart. Coaching and
assistance is provided between events

The class is scheduled to begin in January.  The 2015 classes will be held January 13th, February 19, and March 26th.

 

For more information on the class and for registration details, click here. 

 
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Business Day in Madison

Wednesday, March 4th 2015 

Keynote Speaker  -  John Stossel

Featured Speakers  -  KT McFarland and Ed Goeas

January 28
State of the Community Luncheon
The Black Swan 

February 26th
ONCE Luncheon
The Black Swan

March 4th
Business Day in Madison

April 29th
OED Outreach Event
Shully's Cusine & Events
 Are you getting the most from your

Chamber Membership?

 

We value our members and want to ensure that your Chamber investment is paying dividends. The following are ways to invest in your membership:

 

Check your listing on the Chamber Website is correct and up to date www.grafton-wi.org

 

You can change and update information yourself with your
login and password.
Add a 'Hot Deal'
on the Chamber website.
This is also possible
with your  
login and password.

 

Take advantage of the

Chamber Newsletter!

If your business is celebrating an anniversary; received any special industry recognition; has a new product or service that you are introducing - send us your announcement! We'll put it in  the 'From Our Chamber Members' section of the monthly Newsletter. . This is a great way to share good news!   

 

Attend a Chamber Event!

The January State of the Community luncheon (Jan 28th) is an excellent opportunity to find out what's going on locally.  

The ONCE networking breakfasts and lunches  offer you a chance for face time with business people from around Ozaukee County (next luncheon scheduled for Feb. 26).

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The Chamber is your outside sales and referral source. Remember that when you are shopping for goods and services, staying local help keeps our community prosperous.     

 

As always, please call us with any questions or suggestions  

262-377-1650  

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Capri Communities, LLC
20711 Watertown Road, Suite A
Waukesha, WI  53186
262-789-1224          www.capricommunities.com
Contact: Aaron Matter

Capri Senior Communities is a company devoted to providing for the independent lifestyles of older adults by providing beautiful senior living communities with a broad range of lifestyle activities in a caring environment. Our Capri Senior Communities in southeastern Wisconsin offer a variety of options to fit your personal tastes, needs, and budget. Seven of our communities also offer Assisted Living for those who need assistance with their daily living activities. Capri Senior Community will begin construction in the Spring of 2015!

   

Rosewood Manor
1515 Washington Street
Grafton, WI  53024
262-421-8337 (o) 262-389-9797 (c)    www.TPFHomes.net   
Contact - Kato Tocco
Rosewood Manor ensures that we provide compassionate, individualized personal care for all people in a home-like setting.  This includes being flexible and having the ability to change the services provided to meet the changing needs of residents and resident populations.  Serving unique and complex needs with maintaining the dignity of the individual is the utmost priority to Rosewood Manor.  At Rosewood Manor we believe in person-centered care.  It's a philosophical approach to nursing home care that honors and respects the voice of the residents and those working closest with them.  It involves a continuing process of listening, trying new things, seeing how they work, and tailoring them as needed in an effort to individualize care and de-institutionalize, the out-of-home environment.   

Welcome Back......!  

 

Advocates of Ozaukee

P.O. Box 80166

Saukville, WI 53080

262-284-3577         

www.advocatesofozaukee.com 

Contact: Barb Fischer
 Advocates of Ozaukee is an agency that provides services for those who may be experiencing domestic or sexual violence. This web site contains information to educate and help in making decisions that are best for you. Should you have any questions, please contact us. Confidentiality is always insured. 24 Hour Crisis Lines: 262-284-6902 or 877-375-4034. 

FROM OUR CHAMBER MEMBERS

 

Aurora
Aurora Health Care announced a supplemental, one-time contribution of $10 million to expand and enhance a number of community health and wellness programs in eastern Wisconsin. The initiative, named the 'Better Together Fund,' will support the expansion of primary care and behavioral health services, as well as sexual assault and domestic violence prevention and treatment programs. Click here to read the full Press Release 

  

 

cedarburg cultural center

The Cedarburg Cultural Center continues First Fridays with VIVO JAZZ on January 2nd. First Fridays partners with local musicians, artists and restaurants to create a festival feel for guests on the first Friday of every month from October through May. THROWBACK THURSDAYS is January 15th with Evan Christian and don't miss S. Carey on the main stage on January 24th at 7:30pm. For information on these events and all that is happening at the CCC, visit our website www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org


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Don't Miss the Fire Ridge Membership Poker Tourney on Saturday, January 24th (4pm seat assignments). email Carrie ctout@fireridge.com or call 262-375-2977 to register.  Click here to view flyer

  

First Bank
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration First Bank Financial Centre was recognized as the #1 SBA lender in the state of Wisconsin for 2014. In business since 1859, FBFC is a community bank and preferred SBA lender. FBFC prides itself on servicing loans locally, in addition to offering low closing costs, competitive rates, and distinctive personal service.The bank has 12 full-service branch locations including Grafton.

First Bank Financial Centre's "Holi-Days of Giving" program delivered much-needed good cheer to a Grafton family, Milwaukee woman and two nonprofits. The Miller family from Grafton received a $500 Merry Maids gift card and Lori Nashban from Milwaukee received a night on the town. Two nonprofits, Family Promise of Ozaukee County and Lyds for Kids, an organization dedicated to making cute and colorful hats for kids with cancer, were each given a $500 check.  

 

First Bank Financial Centre recently stepped in to support the Grafton Public Arts Board by donating $2,100, what was left and required to accomplish their goal for their project of the Historic Grafton Dam. This final donation took the Grafton Public Arts Board "over the top" on finalizing the fundraising efforts for the Art in Motion dam lighting project. The dam illumination project was spearheaded by the Public Arts Board and FBFC's finishing donation will now allow them to light the waterfall correctly and add an exciting element to the Grafton village. A check for $2,100 was presented to the organization on December 15th at the Grafton Village Board meeting.

 

 
GALA continues their Indoor Concert Series with Roller Mills String Band on January 2nd. If you have not seen them before, they are a one-of-a-kind, high-energy String Band with a focus on the hammered dulcimer. Doors open at 6:30pm music starts at 7:00pm.  Click here to view the entire winter schedule.

   

 

GEF Please join us for Friday, January 23rd for The Grafton Education Foundation  US Bank Soupor Bowl. The soup sampling and bowling tournament fundraiser to benefit Grafton Public Schools is back and better than ever! Every $40 admission includes:  handmade soup bowl, all-you-can-eat soup, 2 drink tickets, and a chance to win $10,000 in the famous Reverse Cash Raffle (tickets are on sale now). New this year is an online auction!  Visit our website www.graftoneducationfoundation.org for details or if you would like more information email info@graftoneducationfoundation.org 

 

Hampton Inn & Suites in Grafton is holding a Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 13th from 11:30am-4:30pm at the Hotel conference Room (2633 Washington Street). For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)or visit www.redcrossblood.org 

All presenting donors will be intered in a raffle to win prizes from Sweet Trio, Anytime Firness, Starbucks, Atlas BBQ and more! 

 

 

 

Please plan on attending the Express Degree Open House at Grafton High School on Wednesday, January 15 from 4:30-6:30 (room A7).  Click here for more details on our website