Grafton Chamber Messenger
A Publication of the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce 
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October, 2015
Message from your Chamber President
 
Rick Novotny
Cornerstone Community Bank
In case you haven't noticed, Fall has officially arrived! The chilly weather held out long enough however for our 21st Annual Chamber Golf Outing at Edgewater Golf Club. Thank you to our many hole and event sponsors, as well as to the generous businesses that donated prizes. 76 golfers of all different skill levels (even some 1st time golfers!) sold out this year's event and enjoyed the beautiful weather while networking with fellow Chamber members. A special thank you to John Wirth, Nate Krueger, Kris Barger, Paul Scofield, Kim Meisinger and Renee Samson for organizing this "fun for all" outing!

Up Next: Grafton's Annual Pumpkin Fest is coming up on Oct 17th. Don't miss this free, family fun event in the Paramount Plaza!

We are all very blessed to be part of the great Grafton community. It's both, the local businesses and the people that makes our community a wonderful place to work, play, and raise our families. For this very reason, we recognize an individual and group that help make Grafton what it is. It's time to sit back and think of a person/group who has made a difference in our community and nominate them for the "Outstanding Citizen" and "Outstanding Community Group" of 2015. It is important to reflect on and recognize those hard working individuals and groups who have made and continue to make an impact on our great community. So please send your nominations in to the Chamber office by October 16th. Both awards will be presented at our annual Community Tree Lighting event on November 22nd.

There is still time to sign to participate in the 36th Annual Grafton Christmas Parade themed "Celebrate the Season" and will be held on November 28th at 11:00am. We are in need of floats, volunteers and sponsors....Please contact the Chamber office for more information!

Thank you so much for your support of our Chamber. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events, don't forget your jacket!

Rick
Stop by the Parks & Recreation Department beginning October 9th to pick up your FREE pumpkin!

Carve and bring to  Paramount Plaza on Oct 17th before 4:00pm for judging.

Please join us as we celebrate
PUMPKINFEST
Saturday, October 17th 
10:00am - 9:00pm

Please Join Us at
For Our First Ever
Business BEFORE Hours
Chamber Networking Event
Thursday, October 23
7:30am - 9:00 am
1229 12th Avenue, Grafton

Here's your chance to network
with other Chamber members while sampling
a lot of our made from scratch, organic, low carb, gluten free, nutrient dense
"Slow to Go" Breakfast Menu!

 

Please join us for our ONCE Breakfast
Catered by From Scratch Catering

Wednesday, October 29th
7:30am - 9:00am

The Black Swan, 1218 13th Avenue, Grafton

 

This event is for those who want to experience salesmanship in action, form strategic alliances and willingly refer business to others.

  

Please click here details and registration information


October 16th
Deadline to submit nominations for 
Outstanding Citizen
Outstanding Community Group
 
October 23rd 7:30am
Business BEFORE Hours
Chamber Networking Event
Slowpokes Local Food

October 28th 7:30am
ONCE
Ozaukee County Networking Group
The Black Swan

November 22nd
Outstanding Citizen/Community Group Award Presentation
4:00- 6:00pm
Atlas BBQ
followed by the
Grafton CommunityTree Lighting
Paramount Plaza
 
November 28th
Breakfast With Santa
7:00 - 10:00 am
Circle B
followed by the
The 36th Annual
Grafton Christmas Parade
11:00 am
Downtown Grafton
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! 


The 36th Annual Holiday Events Parade will be held on 
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 
Celebrate the Season!
   
Walkabout Graftonwalk
Please join us Saturdays in October starting  at 9:00am

October 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th

Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring plenty of water! 

Trick or Treat in Grafton
SATURDAY, Oct 31st
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Village of Grafton COMMUNITY SURVEY
  
The Village needs your input regarding important issues that we face both in the short and long term. This survey gives you an opportunity to provide us with feedback.    
 


It is brief and will take only a few minutes for you to complete. Each member of your household who is 18 years of age or older and has a separate email address is eligible to complete the survey.

Please complete by October 16th

Don't have access to the Internet, hard copies of the survey are available at Village Hall and U.S.S Liberty Memorial Public Library.

All responses received by October 16th will be included in a drawing for a $100 Gift Check, donated by the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thank you in advance for your participation! 
Thank you to our amazing Golf Outing Committee Chairman, John Wirth, and the dedicated committee members: Nate Krueger, Kris Barger, Paul Scofield, Kim Meisinger and Renee Samson, who each played an important role in making this year's Chamber Golf Outing a HUGE success!

Thank you to all who golfed, donated prizes, sponsored holes and events, and volunteered! It was a great team effort! 
We had more golfers, better prizes, and fun hole events which make our event a great experience for all!

Two winning teams had board representation as well, congratulations to Matt Schroeder and his team, our winners, and to Sharon McKelvey and her Dance Team Moms for have the HIGHEST score of the day!

The FINAL Car Night is Tuesday October 6th
Weather permitting.
The Glass Palette Wine Social and Bar
1300 14th Avenue and Bridge Street
Food, Beverages and Fun 
with a weekly spectator favorite award presentation.

The Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce,
 in cooperation with Grafton
High School,
is seeking businesses to participate in our 
4th Annual Career Expo. 
 

The event is set for October 21st
from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
in the Grafton High School Gym.  
(Participating Businesses arrive at 8:00
for set up and continental breakfast.)
 
This is not intended to be a job fair, rather, an introduction to your business.  This is a career fair where experts in the field show and tell about their career.  Demonstrating skills and telling high school students about your career broadens their horizons. Having the opportunity to speak  with you greatly impacts the students' understanding of the career opportunities available to them and helps them design an educational path to meet job requirements.
 
We would like to encourage all participants to bring along handouts, flyers, and/or giveaways for the students, as well as an example of some of the tools and/or technologies used in that career field to demonstrate to the students. We hope to make this an interactive, hands-on event for the students. We plan to have all GHS students (approximately 700) participate in this event, and would like to have at least 50 participating businesses.
 
Each business will have a 10 x 10 space, and we will provide a table and electricity (if necessary).  We ask that each participating business pay a $10.00 registration fee.  We will use the money collected to purchase door prizes for the students.
 
  
Please RSVP BY OCTOBER 13.
 
Contact the Chamber office if you have any questions or for more information.  262-377-1650  pam@grafton-wi.org
 

RSVP to Katie at 262-238-7731 or email Katie at kculotta@co.ozaukee.wi.us on or before Oct 29th.
 
WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS


AdviCoach
Contact: Brad Saunders 414-881-6484
Richard Kranitz  262-323-6876
   
DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED A COACH?  As AdviCoaches, we coach the owners of privately held and family-owned businesses and we can help you grow your profits by at least 68% per year and build a team to help run the business for you so you can get some time back for yourself. Schedule your Complimentary Coaching Session today. The AdviCoach approach was designed to rescue the dream of business ownership and help business owners attain maximum success. Our AdviCoach approach helps create awareness amongst business owners about the 5 Business Dangers all businesses face and how it is impacting your business. Through our 21 Rapid Impact Strategies, we provide you with the tools and resources to empower you, the business owners to address these dangers successfully. AdviCoach is part of Franchise Source Brands International.
 
Ice-Kold
1235 Dakota Drive, Unit P
Grafton, WI 53024
Phone: 262-377-1066
Contact: Brad Saunders and Mike Binsfeld
 
We specialize in tool repair for equipment used to recover and recycle refrigerant gas.  We fix anything used by HVAC contractors.  We also have an automotive services division that does vehicle repair, especially A/C work.  In addition, we are certified to repair Robinair, RTI, Yellow Jacket, Snap-on and White Industries shop equipment.
Sinclair Broadcasting WCGV and WVTV
11520 W. Calumet Road
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Phone:  414-815-4016
Contact: Linda Chase
 Website:  my24Milwaukee.com     cw18milwaukee.com
 
We offer very worthwhile and affordable TV and online advertising opportunities for your company.


From Our Chamber Members


Allure Salon and Spa will be hosting a Beer and Braids, Daddy Daughter Date Night on October 13th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at 1214 13th Avenue.  Teaching Dads how to braid, ponytail and care for their daughters hair correctly! Call us at 262.377.3901 to make your reservation! $40 a pair. Space is limited.


Prepare yourself for more true tales of murder, mystery and the macabre! The Cedarburg Cultural Center's Gothic History Tours are Friday, Oct 23, Sunday, Oct 25 and Friday, Oct 30. The 90 minute walking tour (rain or snow) travels through Cedarburg's National Historic District including stops at some of our most notorious crime scenes. Visit our website for more information www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org  First Fridays begin Friday Oct 2nd from 6-9pm and don't forget the Blueburg Cafe Plug and Play" Open Mic nights on the first Wednesday of each month, showcasing musicians, singers, poets, dancers, comedians and story-tellers. 
   


Family Sharing Resale Shop begins new Tuesday hours!  Resale shop is now open until 7:00 p.m!   The donation door will also be open until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays!


Mark your calendars for "Paint Nite" FRIDAY, October 9th at the Grafton Arts Mill Coffee Roastery and the Glass Palette Wine & Social Bar! You can make your reservations on the "Paint Nite" website paintnite.com listed as a Glass Palette event). The painting is "Bridge in the Fall". The artist who will be leading us is Kadie Kobielusz. Visit The Glass Palette Wine & Social Bar website for more information: www.theglasspalettegrafton.com
Interfaith Caregivers of Ozaukee County is hosting its Fall Fundraiser, "Looking Ahead - Celebrating Over Twenty-Two Years of Service to Seniors in Ozaukee County," 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 5, 2015 at the River Club of Mequon. Heavy hors d' oeuvres, drinks and a short program will be featured. Interfaith's mission is to provide voluntary supportive services to elderly and adults with disabilities, enabling them to maintain their independence and experience a higher quality of life. Attend this vital group's annual fundraiser and assist in providing free transportation, companionship and other services to Ozaukee County residents. Tickets are $35; table of 10 is $300. Call Kathy for sponsorship information and/or to register for the event at 262-618-2157 ext. 140 or go to our website at www.interfaithozaukee.org.  Click Here For More Info

 
The Grafton Lions Club is hosting their 7th Annual All You Can Eat PANCAKE BREAKFAST on Saturday, October 17th from 7:30am-11:00am at Atlas BBQ. Breakfast included pancakes (traditional and pumpkin), sausage, apple sauce and beverages. $6.50 Adults/$5.50 Seniors/$3.50 Children under 12. Stop in for a delicious breakfast before enjoying all the Pumpkin Fest festivities! Click here to view the Pumpkin Fest Flyer
Come Meet A Lion Thursday, October 8th from 7:00-9:00pm at The Glass Palette Wine Social and Bar (Arts Mill) Contact Brad Diamond 262-506-4232.





You're invited to Hampton Inn & Suites ~ Big Brothers Big Sisters Halloween Extravaganza! Come enjoy pumpkin carving and painting, candy scavenger hunt, a costume contest and pizza provide by Little Caesars. RSVP by October 21st by calling 262-377-0784 or email melissap@bbbsoz.org    View Flyer


HeartSafe Wisconsin will be sponsoring Grant Schoen's Kickstart The Heart™ Kickball Tournament on October 17th, 2015 at John Long Middle School Grafton.  Join the fun and register a team in the kickball tournament. For Kickball, there's going to be 5 brackets for all age groups: U10, U12, U14, U16 and Adult. Each team is compromised of at least 10 players and can be coed. U14, U16 and Adult division must have 4 females on the team. There will also be food and silent auction. Join the fun and register today!!! Find out more and get registration information, sponsorship information and volunteer opportunities  on our website www.heartsafewisconsin.org      


Keys to Opportunity FundraiserKeys to Opportunity is an event benefiting the Ozaukee County Jail Literacy Program. Saturday, November 7th from 7:00pm-11:00pm at  Flannery's at Fire Ridge (2241 Hwy W in Grafton). Featuring the music of Lovin' Kind - classic 60's & 70's rock. Click here for more information or visit www.ozaukeejailliteracy.org.



Congratulations to Mel's Pig Roast on their 6th Annual Fun Run/Walk 5K last Saturday. The event drew nearly 475 families, friends, businesses and organizations to raise funds for local charities. Tom Stanton 'Mel' has hosted the Pig Roast along with many various events, raising over $480,000 for local charities since 1999.



Mueller Funeral Home & Crematory would like to invite you to a FREE Advanced Planning Seminar THURSDAY, Oct. 1st at 10:00am and 6:00pm. at their Grafton Location (979 N. Green Bay Road). Learn what you need to know regarding pre-arrangement plans and funeral costs. Call 377-03780 to RSVP. Click her to view the Flyer.


The Ozaukee County Historical Society presents the 2nd Annual Autumn at the Village Fall Festival Saturday, Oct 3rd. Enjoy a great day in the country for the whole family. Learn about local rural history and sample fall foods. Historic activities will include making hand-dipped candles, making corn-husk dolls, making yarn dolls, pumpkin painting and rope making. Historic demonstrations will include carpentry, blacksmithing, basket making, spinning, storytelling and autoharp playing. Everyone can take part in a 15-minute wagon ride through Hawthorne Hills Park. Pumpkins, squash, gourds, apples, hand-made brooms and fall decorations will be available for sale. click here to view the flyer or call 262-377-4510 for more information.  


Ozaukee Family Services recently published their Fall schedule of parenting classes - most are free; two have a nominal fee ($10). There are a wide variety of classes addressing concerns for families with children from infants to young adults. Some of the classes have been offered before but others such as Behavior Modification and Fostering Resiliency are completely new. Contact Ozaukee Family Services at 262-376-7774 or info@ozaukeefamilyservices.org.  Click HERE to view the Flyer listing all the Fall Classes and Programs.


Ozaukee Toastmsters meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:30pm at Aurora Medical Center: Main Entrance--First Floor--Room 5 (975 Port Washington Road Grafton). Join us!



Philly's Premium Beverages LLC has launched a crowd funding campaign to raise capital under the Wisconsin crowd funding exemption passed in 2014. Now Wisconsin residents can be a part of Philly's growth by becoming investors. In order to participate in this equity campaign, you must be a Wisconsin resident and certify as such by clicking on the following link.
www.craftfund.com Offers and sales can only be made through the Craftfund website. Once you sign in and register, you may go to our campaign and see our offering.  Cheers!


Port Washington State Bank is hosting a FREE Community Shredding Event to benefit Family Sharing of Ozaukee County on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00am - Noon. Suggested donation:  Minimum of 2 non-perishable food items. Click HERE to view the flyer. 


  American Legion
The Rose Harms American Legion is hosting BINGO on Tuesday, October 13th. Doors open at 6:00pm Bingo begins at 7:00pm. Come join the fun! 1540 13th Ave 





Stop in to Rosati's in Grafton on Friday Nights from 6:00 - 9:00 for LIVE Latin Jazz!  www.myrosatis.com




SEEK Careers/Staffing is hosting PROJECT REBOOT. Donate your used, steel toed work boots to give someone a fresh start in manufacturing. Boots accepted at all SEEK locations. View Flyer


Slow Pokes Local Food Grocery/Cafe has been providing gluten free, low carb, nutrient dense foods since 2006. Our new store hours are: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm. Stop in 1229 12th Ave (Wisconsin Avenue). or call 262-375-5522 with any questions.   www.slowpokeslocalfood.com



Join US Bank for First Fridays at the Cedarburg Cultural Center. The first show is Friday, October 2nd with Extra Crispy Brass Band. Shows continue on the first Friday of each month through May. Join in on the Family Fun! For more details go to www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org.  


The Volunteer Center of Ozaukee County presents 'Let's Dance'! Community members participate in a dance competition with people buying votes for their favorite dancer. The event takes place on October 31st at Shully's Watermark in Thiensville from 7:00-11:00pm. All proceeds benefit the Volunteer Center that enriches out community by connecting people to meaningful volunteer opportunities.   Visit our website www.volunteercenterletsdance.org  to support the Volunteer Center and vote for your favorite dancer.   Click here to see the flyer 

Make a Difference Day is Saturday, October 24th. We celebrate this day by distributing collected personal care items to the agencies we support - food pantries, senior centers, shelters & more. Join us in making an impact by hosting your own personal care item drive in the month of October. Click here to see a list of needed items and thank you for your support! 



Waynes Drive-in's famous Fall Scratch, Scratch Fever is on now! EVERYONE SAVES 10% - 50% or even a FREE order! Valid Mon-Thurs through November 10th. Hours: 11am to 8pm Everyday!  Click HERE to view Flyer