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Grafton Chamber Messenger
A Publication of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
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Message from your Chamber President
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Can you believe that summer is nearing its end and school is set to begin? We have had an incredibly busy summer full of high quality, well attended events including: the Giro d' Grafton, Grillin' in Grafton and our annual Independence Day Parade and fireworks, the Farmers' Market, GALA Concert Series and Ladies Night Out ...what a great community that we can call our home! These events would not be possible without all of our dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and hard-working Chamber staff; thank you for a very memorable summer!
Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Grafton High School for a meeting on Project Lead the Way which showcased the current biomedical curriculum and included a tour of the biomedical classroom, demonstrations by current GHS students, and a discussion regarding areas in need of improvement and opportunities for you and your company to get involved. The tour was extremely eye-opening , especially as it relates to what these students are learning and the equipment that they are using. Our students are now afforded more options and opportunities for developing a career path suited to their interests and skills. Much like the Manufacturers' Alliance, this group is looking to enhance the programs currently offered in our High School (specifically Biomedical programs). In order to make this happen, they are in need of donations, both equipment as well as monetary to better their equipment and offerings. Please reach out to Pam King if you have any questions or would like to make a donation!
Please join us on September 24, 2015 for the annual Grafton Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing. All skill levels are welcome to enjoy the afternoon at Edgewater Golf Club. I hope to see you there!
Rick
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September 8th
Lobo's Place Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
September 24th
Chamber Golf Outing
Edgewater Golf Club
Deadline to submit
Outstanding Citizen
Outstanding Community Group Nominations
ONCE Ozaukee County Networking Group The Black Swan
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We are now accepting nominations for
Grafton's
Outstanding Citizen
and
Outstanding Community Group
If you know a deserving person or organization who puts forth outstanding effort in the Grafton Community, please consider nominating them for this award.
It only takes a few minutes!
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Please click below to read Grafton's Planning & Development Newsletter, which includes information on new businesses, signage and zoning in Grafton. NEWSLETTER |
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Please join your fellow Chamber members in welcoming our
newest restaurant to the downtown! Appetizers will be served in Lobo's new outdoor seating area (weather permitting), along with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at 5:30 pm, followed by Mariachi Music from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
Tuesday September 8, 2015 from 5:00 - 7:00pm
Where
Lobo's Place
1305 Wisconsin Avenue
Grafton
Driving Directions
Since you're already planning to be downtown, wander down to the Grafton Arts Mill for our Car Night and Social!
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The 36th Annual Holiday Events Parade Saturday, November 28th.
Please consider having your business or non-profit organization participate with a FLOAT entry!
It's fun, great visibility and the perfect team-building event!
Our theme this year is
Cleebrate the Season!
If you would like to get involved with the Grafton Parade, we are looking for volunteers who LOVE the Parade!
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Please join us for the
Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual
Golf Outing
 Golfers $60 includes 9 holes with cart and BBQ Dinner
Hole Sponsorships
$100 or $50 with Registered Foursome
or
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NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
BEST Version Media
Contacts: Liz Sather and Liz Doering "Team Liz Squared"
Bishops Woods
P.O. Boz 505
Brookfield, WI 53008
BVM Best Version Media is a Milwaukee-based international publishing company that specializes in private, family-oriented, neighborhood-specific magazines that serve residents, homeowners associations, villages and local businesses. BVM started in 2007 with six magazines. Today, BVM has hundreds of magazines and is one of the fastest growing, privately held media companies in North America.
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From Our Chamber Members
 Balance, Inc. presents BOLT - Balancing Out Lives Together, a 3K Walk 5K run benefiting developmentally disabled individuals throughout Ozaukee and Sheboygan Counties on Saturday, September 19th at Tendik Park in Saukville. Register your team today! www.firstgiving.com/45841/bolt-walkrun Click here for the flyer
Cedarburg Cultural Center's Blueburg Café Open Mic Nights continue on the first Wednesday of the month, September 2nd. Bluegrass Jamboree! is Saturday, September 12th featuring Sawdust Symphony, Jordon Kroeger, Thistledown Thunders and Art Stevenson & High Water. Click HERE for ticket information and be sure to visit the website for more exciting events in September www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org
People's Home Equity Mortgage Lending is sponsoring a FREE 'Learn Self Defense' class at Comfort Inn & Suites in Grafton (1415 Port Washington Road). Classes are Sept 8, 5:30-8pm and Sept 15, 5:30-8pm. Click HERE to view the flyer.
 Cornerstone Community Bank will be hosting Shredding Events at all three of their bank locations; Menomonee Falls, Fox Point and Grafton. As part of Customer Appreciation Week (September 14-19), stop by any of our locations for FREE on-site Shredding. Stop in the bank lobbies during our Shred Events for giveaways and enter to win a $25 cash drawing! Multiple winners at each location. Drawings will take place no later than Noon on 9/21/15. Must be 18 or older to enter Click here for details!
 Help First Bank Financial Center raise money during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September! Join FBFC for three great events in September: Dressing Down for Childhood Cancer on Sept 18th, Bake Sale on Sept 25th and Check Presentation on Sept 28th. Click HERE to see all the details on our flyer of call Kris Barger, Branch Manager with any questions at 262-377-2300.
The Glass Palette Wine and Social Bar has some great upcoming events including FREE Tango Lessons on Saturday, Sept 12th, and the Grafton Car Meet & Social at the Dam every Tuesday through October 6th. The Glass Palette is also proud to support Golf in September for Childhood Cancer Awareness. Click HERE to view flyer with details and visit us along the Milwaukee River at Bridge Street in the Historic Grafton Mill!
The Grafton Blues Association Announces the 10th Annual Paramount Blues Festival September 11th from 5:00pm-11:00pm and September 12th 2:00pm-11:00 pm. Check out the Full Line-up and purchase tickets at our website
O n Sunday, September 13th the Grafton Education Foundation, in cooperation with Visual Image Photography, will sponsor its annual "Portraits in the Park" at lower Lime Kiln Park in Grafton. If it has been a while since your last family portrait, please take this opportunity to receive beautiful, professional photography at special rates. The $60 cost covers the sitting fee and one portrait 16 inches by 20 inches or smaller. Additional photos or holiday cards can also be ordered, and the digital image will be available for purchase as well. The proceeds from this event will be used to fund enriching and innovative educational opportunities for Grafton Public School students. To reserve a session online or for more information on the Portraits in the Park event, please visit www.graftoneducationfoundation.org or contact Julia McNally at 262-376-5485 or info@graftoneducationfoundation.org Click here to view the flyer
  Please join Mel's Pig Roast FUN Run/Walk on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Registration - 7:30 am. Start - 9:00 amSince Mel's Pig Roast is only open for guests 21, and older we decided to add an event that families and friends of all ages can participate in. The event will begin and end at the Cedars III parking lot. Please remember this is a FUN Run/Walk-not a race! Join us on September 27th to help celebrate our 17th year of Great Times for Great Causes at Mel's Pig Roast! Click here for all the information and visit www.melspigroast.com Great Times for Great causes!
 From our friends at Ozaukee Economic Development -Thinking about starting your own business? A course is being offered by Wisconsin SBDC at UWM on Saturday, September 16th from 6-9pm at Concordia University. Fee is only $29! For more information visit uwm.edu/sce/courses/first-steps-to-starting-a-business or call Jason Mueller at 414-227-3129.
The Rose Harms American Legion is hosting their 22nd Annual Golf Outing on September 19th. Join in the fun! Contact the Legion for details 262-377-8887
www.graftonlegion.org
To better serve our Grafton Community, Shopko has extended our hours of operation, we are now open Monday - Saturday: 8AM to 10PM and Sunday 9AM to 9PM.
The Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County has many opportunities available! Food Distribution - help on Tuesdays distributing & sorting food - The Food Pantry Grounds Keepers - Assist with trail grooming & landscaping - Wellspring Menu Mate - Help residents read menus & make meal choices - Newcastle Place. Pumpkin Fest - Be a part of this fun, family event Oct. 10-11 - Grafton Chamber Book Lovers - Volunteer in the New Leaf Used Book Cellar- Logemann Community Ctr. the Volunteer Center also has a Corporate Volunteer Program! Click HERE for the flyer with more information. Visit our website to see all the opportunities available! volunteerozaukee.org
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Don't miss the 10th Anniversary of the Paramount Blues Festival!
VIP tickets and general admission tickets are available online.
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Ozaukee Family Services is offering Parent Education and Support - Fall 2015 Classes and Programs; Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program, Rainbows, REFRESH and Play Group. 
