Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce

APRIL 2016
Grafton Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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A Message From Your Chamber President

Rick Novotny
Cornerstone
Community Bank, VP
Happy Spring Break!

This month's Chamber newsletter features our 3rd AdviCoach Session that will be held on April 19th and is titled "Build Your Business' Value"; we will also be hosting the ONCE Breakfast  on April 20th. Hope to see you there!     


As a reminder, the Chamber is currently accepting nominations for the Grafton Chamber's "Outstanding Business/Business person of the Year" award as well as the  "Outstanding Community Organization" award. Each year we recognize an extraordinary business and/or business person along with a Community Organization that make a difference in our community. Nomination information is also included below. Please be sure to mark your calendar and plan to attend our Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on May 18th at the Bog, where our winners will be honored.
 
Thank you for being a valued member of the Grafton Area Chamber.  Please know we're here to serve you.  Go Brewers!

Rick
  Just a few reminders about
Chamber Gift Checks
 
Since 2008, we have issued 3,266 gift checks totally just over $126,000.  We believe that our Gift Check Program is a great value add for our members, and, in general, we receive a lot of positive feedback from the people who purchase them.  Recently, however, we have had some complaints regarding the acceptance of gift checks by Chamber Member Businesses.
 
Chamber Gift Checks should be treated just like cash. 
If a customer presents a Gift Check for a purchase of goods or services, t
hey should receive cash back to make up the difference between the cost of the item and the value of the Gift Check.

EXAMPLE:  If I purchase an item that costs $18.23 and I give you a Chamber Gift Check to pay for the item, I should receive $1.77 back in cash.

When Gift Checks are purchased, we include a brochure which includes all of our current Chamber Member Businesses, so that the recipient knows where he/she can redeem it.
If you do not want to accept Chamber Gift Checks, please contact our office so that we can remove your company from our brochure.
 
When you receive a Gift Check from a customer, you can deposit it just as you would any other check.  All checks are made payable to "Chamber Member Business", so as long as you are a member, you can deposit these checks.
 
You will  be receiving more information about gift checks in a dedicated email next week, but please, feel free to contact the Chamber Office at
262-377-1650 if you have any questions.

Network with Chamber Members from throughout the County
 
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016  
7:30am - 9:00pm
The Black Swan, 1218 13th Avenue, Grafton

Agenda
7:30 - 7:45   Networking 
7:45 - 8:15   Breakfast Buffet
8:15 - 8:45   Attendee's Business Promotions
8:45 - 9:00   Chamber Updates & Upcoming Events
9:00   Adjourn
 
$20.00 Chamber Member 
$30.00 Non-members or Registering After April 19th
 


WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS!


Blue Sky School of Massage 
Dawn Koller  
1230 13th Ave 
Grafton, WI  53024 
262-376-1011                     www.BlueSkyMassage.com
 
Blue Sky has a long history of providing the community with massage classes, massage clinics and a wellness store. Our primary focus is on facilitating physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Blue Sky's holistic approach to massage integrates wellness and nutritional training throughout the program. We emphasize health-care and self-care techniques, styles, and philosophies to help each person and their family to develop optimal health within their own boundaries. 


Budget Blinds of Mequon
Tim Nowak 
414-405-0860
Mequon, WI  53092
262-478-0600               www.budgetblinds.com/Mequon

Our Mission is to make a difference while making a living, to be good stewards of our land, and create collaborative community developments that are beneficial to all concerned.  Our focus is on collaborative community development - bringing together and working with adjacent property owners, investors and the community. 
FROM OUR CHAMBER MEMBERS


AdviCoach is offering their third session ' Build Your Business' Value on Tuesday, April 19. Learn eight key drivers of business value and what steps you can take to improve your firm's value by 70% or more in the next 12 months. Whether you are a hard-driving business person or the manager of a visionary non-profit, you can achieve more when you have a coach/counselor/mentor who helps you develop into the best leader you can be! Click Here to see how we can help you and your business achieve your goals!
  

Administrative Professionals Day is April 27th and Administrative Professionals Week is April 24th-30th. Is there someone who Show your appreciation with Flowers from the Bloomin' Olive! "Don't just Send Flowers, Send Imagination"


Donahue
Donahue and Associates LLC-Certified Public Accountants has expanded their services. 
Click Here to learn more about the firm and way that your company can partner with them to improve your business' efficiency.


Edgewater Golf Golf is happy to announce 2016 membership rates and packages, offering several category options to fulfill the many needs of our valued members.  Click Here to see our Membership Information and Rates. Call us at 262-377-1230 or visit our website www.edgewatergolfclub.com
 



The Grafton School District Board of Education would like to share their promotional video. Please take a minute to
CLICK HERE and enjoy watching!



Order your Black Hawk Pride yard sign TODAY!! Show your Black Hawk Pride with your choice of 4 different signs including one for your favorite athlete, performing arts student, Black Hawk pride or graduation senior.  These 4 mil Coraplast yard signs are 18" x 24", double-sided and come with a yard stake!  Sport yard signs are great for celebrating Senior Day Games! We are asking for a donation of $20 for each sign. Click HERE for more information.
 
   
Join Heritage Nursing & Rehabilitation for a free showing of the Award Winning documentary 'Consider the Conversation', a film that examines how 21st century Americans live at the end of their lives. It reminds us that by thinking and discussing life's final chapter in advance, we can prevent unnecessary emotional, spiritual, physical and spiritual suffering. Tuesday, April 19th, 1:30-2:30pm (with panel discussion to follow) in the Oz Cty Municipal Building Auditorium. Click HERE to view the flyer or for contact Amy Luft at 262- 284-5892 or aluft@heritageskillednursing.com for more information.

 
The Grafton Lion's Club is hosting their 13th Annual Beer & Wine Tasting on Thursday, April 28th from 7:00pm-9:30 at Flannery's Bar & Restaurant in Grafton. Sample craft beers and wine, raffles, appetizers and a souvenir glass! Click HERE for more information, including where to get your tickets!   Don't forget about the 9-Pin Tap Tournament on Saturday, April 2nd at Circle B Recreation Center (11:00am & 2:00pm shifts). The event is open to the public! For more information call 262-377-0262 or email Schmitty1993@att.net


Dr. Jim Bohn of ProAxious will be presenting "Managing Change: A Straightforward Approach".  This event, presented by The Business Journal, will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 with registration from 7:30 - 8:00 am,   and the program from 8:00 - 9:30 am  at the Woman's Club of Wisconsin, 813 E. Kilbourn Ave., Milwaukee.  The focus of this session is to help you avoid costly mistakes during change so you can achieve the ROI you seek when you initiate new projects.  Click HERE for more registration information.
 
 
Ozaukee Family Services is proud to bring nationally known dramatist and academic entertainer Barbara Rinella to amuse the crowd with her dramatization of the book 'Circling the Sun' by Paula McLain. Proceeds to benefit child abuse prevention programs at Ozaukee Family Services. Click HERE to view the flyer with more information or call 262-376-7774.Don't forget about the Love & Logic classes on Monday April 4th: adolescents (6-12) and Monday, May 2nd: Teens (13-18) Visit our website for more information   www.ozaukeefamilyservices.org 


 
SEEK Careers/Staffing is partnering with MATC  Click HERE to view the flyer with more information. to offer a new benefit: SEEK myGED. SEEK is proud to offer this newly launched program for employees to get their GED. SEEK pays the cost of tuition, books and testing! 
  
  
Volunteer Center
Join us to celebrate The Volunteer Center's 'Excellence in Volunteering' event on April 13th at the Cedarburg Cultural Center.  Great Food * Twitter Wars * Costume Contest. For reservations and more information call The Volunteer Center at 262-377-1616, email vc@volunteerozaukee.org or visit our website for more information www.volunteerozaukee.org. Click HERE to view flyer 
 
 
The Wisconsin Women's Fund is hosting the Cindyrella Classic - Make your Dreams Come True then Celebrate Like a Princess.....on a Bike! Please consider joining us on Sunday, May 8th beginning at 9:30am for this 10 mile bike ride along the Interurban Trail, starting at the Cedarburg Community Center and cycling to Grafton and back.     This a a GREAT EVENT for moms and daughters on Mother's Day! Click HERE for the Flyer or visit our website for this and other exciting upcoming events!  www.WiWomenCycling.com