Verona Area Chamber of Commerce
120 W. Verona Ave., Verona WI 53593
608-845-5777

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In This Issue

October Chamber Meetings 

11/2 Executive Committee

11/12 Board of Directors

11/30 Ambassador's Meeting 

 

New Members
in October
Sugar River Pizza Company

The Bank of New Glarus

NETWORKING LUNCH
TBD

The Networking Lunch is planned for the second week of November. The executives will be in touch with more details next week. 
Monte's 
Badger Bus
$5 per game round trip
 
We have Badger Bus leaving Monte's for all home games for $5.00 round trip and your second drink is free when you present your game ticket.
Christmas/Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon
November 14 | 10:30-1:30pm
St. Andrew Church - Verona
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St. Christopher Catholic Parish, St. Andrew Church, Verona will hold their annual Christmas/Holiday Bazaar and Luncheon on Saturday, November 14, 2015 from 8:30 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. at the St. Andrew Parish Center, 301 N. Main St, Verona, WI.
 
The bazaar will have a luncheon from 10:30 A.M.- 1:30 P.M.
 
There will be holiday crafts, gift baskets, woodcraft items, baked goods, sweepstakes drawing for items featuring a $500 cash prize, Kindle Fire and much more!  The sweepstakes drawing will be held at 3:00 P.M.  There is also a Silent Auction.
 
A "Children's Christmas Shop" for school-age children will be held.
 
Everyone is welcome!   Come and start your holiday shopping early.

JOB FAIR
Tues., Nov. 10 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
and Wed., Nov. 11 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Verona Public Library


Holiday Inn Express & Suites 
is currently hiring for the 
following positions:


Breakfast Host
Guest Services Representative
Night Auditor
Housekeeping Attendant


Fairfield Inn & Suites
is accepting applications
for the following positions:

Breakfast Host
Guest Services Representative
Night Auditor
Bell Staff/Shuttle Driver
Laundry Attendant
Housekeeping Attendant
Housekeeping Supervisor/Inspector
Maintenance Assistant

Weekend availability is required for all positions at both hotels.

Excellent Starting Wages and Benefits
Employee Travel Discounts

Please email resumes to hr@hixverona.com or hr@fairfieldverona.com.
At Gray's Tied House this month...

Dueling Pianos 
7pm to 11pm | Nov. 14th 
$5 tickets
call for reservations 845-2337

Nov. 25th - Brianna Hardyman will play live music

Nov. 26th  THE BAR area will be OPEN, we will have some free snacks available. No menu, just drinks.

Need your Holiday Party catered? We can do that! Or have your party here at Grays!

Check out our new menu at
Blood Drive at State Bank of Cross Plains
November 27 | 10-2:30pm
 
Jingle Bell Run/Walk
December 12 | 9:15am
VAHS
NBC15 Share Your Holidays Kick-Off Luncheon
Monday, November 2 | 11-1pm
Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center
Verona Chamber members cordially invited! On November 2, kick off the 20th annual NBC15 Share Your Holidays campaign at the Exhibition Hall at Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way. A pre-lunch networking opportunity starts at 11 a.m.
Then, at 11:45 a.m., the program/luncheon, hosted by NBC15, begins. There will be a video retrospective and inspiring speeches from Barbara McKinney, Mike's mother and community leader, and Dan Stein, Second Harvest President/CEO.
 
Learn more and REGISTER now.
Classifieds
Classifieds
Commercial Space for Rent
Unusual and unique opportunity.  We have about 1200 square feet of commercial office space (4-5 offices) with furniture in a Class A office Building and a prime west side location that we want to offer for a very fair price.
Please call Steve at (608) 220-3546.


Sharp Copier, Fax, Scanner, Printer
New in 2004, it has been stored last three years, was under Gordon Flesch service contract while it was in service. Includes 2 new cartridges. $300 OR BEST OFFER great machine
 
Commercial Space for Rent
303 E. Verona Avenue. Retail or office space on main floor. 1,100 sq. ft. Big windows no street side. Great exposure - lots of traffic and visibility. Includes heat and water. $1,850 per month plus electric. (608) 513-7598 for more info, or click here for pictures.

Commercial Property for Sale 
Great Investment Opportunity - Verona Strip Mall
600 W. Verona Ave., Verona WI - Location, Location, Location!  Well established with major visability, this seven unit 9500 square foot strip mall would make a great opportunity as an investment property.  Property has been well maintained and comes with 23 parking stalls.  Located right down the road from the Epic campus and across from the new Holiday Inn.  WI DOT reports 5900 vehicles pass by this property daily.  For additional details, please call Mark Nortman with United County-Bender & Associates Realty at (608) 575-3393.

Deluxe Office Space
View this quality 2500 sq. ft. office space, complete with reception area/desk, one private office, conference room, 6 built-in desks with work areas, kitchen, large separate work area/supply station, extra storage, elevator, and ample parking! Perfect layout for real estate office! Convenient location at Collin Cort,
600 W. Verona Avenue. Call Kirk at 608-220-4330 for appointment.
    
  Commercial Space
For Lease
Verona- 318 Locust Dr.
ZONED - Urban Industrial (Many Uses) 2,958 Sq. Ft. (650 sq./ft.Office and 2,308 Sq./Ft. Production/ Warehouse)
 
Office & Retail
Prairie Oaks Retail and Office Center. Join Verona's largest number of independent office and retail businesses in one location. Current tenants include Milio's Sandwiches, Papa Murphy's, Rhapsody Arts Center and more! Various sizes from 1,300 sq. ft. up to 5,000 sq. ft.  Great lease rates! Flexible terms! Cross Country & North Edge Trail. One block off Hwy M. Website: westrent.com  or call Mike Johnson at
608-270-0000  
   
Office Space for Rent
161 Horizon Drive, Verona. 1,234 sq. ft. of finished office space available June 1, 2012. $1,700/ month, gross. Great location next to JSD Professional Services, Inc. with plenty of parking. Also near Super 8 and McDonalds, just north of 18/151. Space has a nice reception area, four private offices, kitchenette and restroom. Located on Horizon Drive near the new funeral home. Please call Dave Conlin at 608-848-5060 x 211 for more information.
  
Office/Warehouse Space
Verona Business Centre-3400 sq ft office/warehouse with loading dock-608-575-2211
 
   

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Verona Chamber Newsletter

November 2015

 
   
Some short messages from the Chamber office:

1. Thank you for your patience and support as we interview candidates for the position of Executive Director of the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce. We are close to a decision and we should be able to share with you more specific news later next week.

2. Please consider joining the us at the School/Business Mixer Nov. 18th at Gray's Tied house. There's food, drinks, games and friendly networking. Don't miss it!

3. Although we haven't yet determined a location, we are planning to host the Networking Lunch this month on Nov. 11th for the usual $10. We hope you plan on attending!

4. Save the Date!  State Bank of Cross Plains and The Employer Group will be co-sponsoring our annual Holiday Mix N Mingle on December 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 at State Bank of Cross Plains. All Chamber members and their guests are welcome! We will share more details as the event draws nearer.

Thank you,

Molly

School/Business Mixer
November 18 | 4-6pm
Gray's Tied House



The Verona Area Chamber of Commerce Business/Education Committee is once again pleased to invite all members and guests to the annual Business/Education Mixer scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 4-6 p.m. at Gray's Tied House in Verona. This fun gathering features free food, a cash bar, and ample opportunities to network with your fellow Chamber members as well as representatives from Verona Area High School. 

 

We request that each business member planning to attend bring a prize to add to the Prizapalooza Table! Everyone who comes will likely leave with a door prize!  

 

If you would be interested in helping out with this event or want more information, please contact Tara Osterholz at 608-497-3000. You can help with planning by sending an RSVP to the Chamber office at 845-5777 or sending an e-mail to info@veronawi.com.
Wine & Dine
October 22 | 5:30pm
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
 
Thanks to everyone who turned out for the Wine and Dine in Verona this year, and thank you to the restaurants and vendors who provided the delicious fare!

***Special Recognition***

Avanti's Restaurant, 
Culver's of Verona,
Draft House, 
Gray's Tied House, Dok's 
Klassik Tavern, 
Miller & Sons Supermarket, 
Monte's Grill and Pub, 
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, 
Southern Italy Imports, 
Sow's ear, 
Ten Pin Alley, 
Tuvalu Coffeehouse & Gallery, and The 
5th Quarter
Verona Young Professionals 
Evening of Wellness
November 3 | 5:30-7:30pm
Orange Shoe Fitness
 
Join Verona Young Professionals at Orange Shoe Fitness in Fitchburg, WI for our evening of wellness event! Enjoy healthy Hors d'oeuvres as well as fun and interesting fitness trivia courtesy of the Orange Shoe Team. Prizes will be awarded to those who participate in the evening's activities plus attendees will have the chance to win two tickets to the December 9th Badger Men's Basketball game!
 
Volunteer at the Senior Center!
Sunday, November 8 | 12-3pm
 
Join VYP for a fun and relaxing volunteer opportunity! We will be enjoying pizza and watching the Packers vs. Panthers with our Verona Area Seniors. Enjoy the game and grub while connecting with senior citizens from the Verona Area. We ask for a $5 contribution to cover the cost of pizza and beverages. Now lets CRUSH those Panthers!

Adopt-a-Family
VYP is looking to adopt a local family in need of help for the holidays- we will raise funds and donated items based on the family's needs to ensure that they have a great holiday season. We are asking that our community partners nominate a family that would benefit from this initiative. 

Nominations can be submitted to vypwisc@gmail.com and will be kept confidential to protect the privacy of the families being considered. 
young_businesswoman.jpg Volunteer with Career Days!
Dec. 1, 2, and 3
Verona Area High School

I am looking for people who can spend 30 minutes talking to a student about their career and offer professional, educational, and personal advice.  Career Days is on December 1, 2, and 3, 2015. 
 
I am still looking for professionals in the areas of:
 
Musical Theater
Book Editing
Book Publishing
Casting Director
Cinematography
Film, Film editing, film directing
Fine Arts Painter
Constitutional Law
Pediatric Surgeon
Plastic Surgeon
Psychology
Radiology
Computer software engineer

Please contact Amy Moschkau if you can help out!  608-845-4482
 
Also, In the past, companies have provided 2 pocket folders for Career Days.We need about 400 folders. If anyone would be willing to donate these folders, please contact Amy.
 
Thank you!
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Rotary Club of Fitchburg/Verona
6th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Thursday, Nov. 19 | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Enjoy an evening of wine tasting and complimentary appetizers while helping the Rotary Club of Fitchburg / Verona raise funds to support our local community and international service projects. Enjoy treats like cheese and crackers, fruit and dessert samples and a variety of wines.
 
A Silent Auction will be held during the event, with lots of wonderful items available. A great option for holiday shopping!
 
Tickets sold in advance* for $20 or at the door for $25.
 
*Advance tickets available at the Verona Wine Cellar or contact Chris:   cahandrick@gmail.com
 

Verona Public Library
500 Silent St. |  (608) 845-7180
 

Verona Library Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser
November 6 | 4:30-7:30pm
Join us for the Verona Library Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser! Featuring fantastic chili's from area restaurants, businesses, and groups including Culver's of Verona, BPNN Prairie Kitchen, Jordandal Cookhouse, Verona Boarding Services/Verona Veterinary Medical Service, S.C and the Verona Library Staff. Also enjoy live music provided by Just Merl, kids crafts, and the cute & friendly animals of Haven's Petting Farm.
 
Tickets are $10 at the door for adults (ages 11+) and children are free ($25 family max). Ticket price includes sample servings of all chili's, cornbread, and crackers. Soda, water, and baked goods will also be available for sale. All proceeds benefit the Verona Public Library.
 
Local celebrity judges:
 
Dave Heide - Chef and owner of Liliana's restaurant
Ben Wineke - Epic culinary team
Aaron Steger - Assistant varsity football coach VAHS
Steve Runde - Library board president
 
If you are interested in being a participant in the chili cook-off, please contact the library at 608-845-7180 or email sburkart@ci.verona.wi.us for information.

Pay Less for College
Monday, November 9, 6:30-7:30 pm
At the Verona Public Library
 
College costs can be one of a family's largest financial expenditures. Find out how you can pay less for college at the Verona Public Library on Monday, November 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Robert DeCock, a Certified College Planning Specialist, will show you how to save appropriately for college, increase scholarships, and minimize loans.

Make the Holidays Heart Healthy
Tuesday, November 10, 7-8:30 pm
At the Verona Public Library
 
Learn how you can celebrate the holidays and eat healthy at the same time in this program at the Verona Public Library on Tuesday, November 10, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.  Andrea Erickson, registered dietician, and Michael Hammond, director of the nonprofit 50 For Heart, will share strategies to help you eat mindfully over the holidays.

Career Change 101
Thursday, November 12, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
At the Verona Public Library
 
Is it time for a career change?  If you're feeling overwhelmed, or don't know where to start, the workshop Career Change 101 at the Verona Public Library on Thursday, November 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., can put you on the right track. This program, presented by the UW-Madison Continuing Studies Department, will give you a jump start by teaching you how to identify reliable resources and use them effectively.


At Tuvalu Coffeehouse & Gallery
300 S. Main St. | +1 (608)-845-6800

Tuvalu has Barista openings. Experience preferred. Apply at Tuvalu Coffeehouses & Gallery, Verona, WI.

November 6: Songwriter Showcase + open mic. 7:30p November 7: The McDougals. 6:30p
 
November 13: Wells Division. 7p
November 14: Soul Purpose. 7p
 
November 20: Stephen Lee Rich. 7p
November 21: Madison Malone & Teddy Davenport. 7p
 
November 27 & 28: No music. Happy Thanksgiving!

For more information, go to www.tuvalucoffeehouse.com.