| October Chamber Meetings |
| 10/6 Executive Committee 10/8 Board of Directors 10/26 Ambassador's Meeting |
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New Members
in September
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Renee Monroe Hair Studio
Synergy Consortium Services
Verona Center for Behavioral Health
Hometown Pilates
Jody McDonald: First Weber Realtor
Goochi Poochi LLC
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The Chamber's Networking Lunch will be on hiatus in October. The schedule will resume in November.
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Celebrate the Arts
Oct. 24 | 7pm
Sugar River United Methodist Church
Sugar River UMC is in the process of designing an auditorium that will not only serve as their worship center, but as a state-of-the-art venue for the Verona community. Celebrate the Arts will feature live music from local bands, showcase the work of local artists and highlight delicious hors d'oeuvres. There will also be a silent and live auction that will benefit the completion of the auditorium.
Tickets are $20 and will be available Oct 1. For more information:
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 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.
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* Please note that three Verona restaurants are participating: Draft House, Gray's Tied House and The Klassik Tavern.
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Social Security Presentation
Oct 22 | 7:30am
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Blood Drive at Holiday Inn
Express & Suites
October 28 | 12pm - 5pm
The American Red Cross will be at the hotel October 28th for another excellent day of donating blood! It will take place from 12pm to 5pm in the Badger room and they have up-ed our goal to 45 donations this time so we need all the help we can get to make sure everyone knows about it!
It will be very similar to the one we had in July with everything set up and snacks as well provided by local favorites and what other way to donate blood right around Halloween is to theme it o this Blood Drive will be themed. Feel free to wear a costume and invite your vampire friends ;)
Our coordinator Diane did get us the direct link to our blood drive or you can call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule your appointment over the phone. She will be sending the link for the electronic flyer too and it will get sent to everyone.
If you have problems or want help signing up come and find me, Maddie, Lucia or Jackie, we would love to help! You can also save time at your next blood donation by using the RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of your donation or prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started, visit here and follow the instructions.
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Heartland's 3rd Annual Barn Dance!
October 25 | 3pm
Heartland Farm Sanctuary
This is an event for the whole family and we look forward to celebrating your Heartland with you! Meet your farm animal friends, enjoy country vittles and drinks, get your face painted and learn how to do the "Cowboy Charleston!" We'll have live music and professional dance caller Reid Miller to get the shindig started.
Plus: Don your Halloween garb (spooky, sweet, or anything in between!) and participate in our costume contest!
When? Sunday, October 25th. Barn doors open at 3 PM. Party with us until the cows come home (AKA 6 PM)!
Where? Heartland Farm Sanctuary, 11713 Mid Town Road in Verona, WI
What to wear? Cowboy/cowgirl casual - dress in your country best!
Tickets: Adults: $25 / Children: $15 (Kids 4 and under are free!)
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Chatting with the Chamber
Have you been to our Chamber YouTube page yet?
Click the link
to see the latest uploaded episodes of Chatting with the Chamber. If you wish to see older episodes,
click here
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Classifieds
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Classifieds
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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) Call Don at (608) 848-1900 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 October 2015 |
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Some short messages from the Chamber office:
1) Theresa Wilson at Park Bank is the new point person for Wine and Dine 2015. She can be reached at 845-0200.
2) If you know someone who would like to apply to be the new executive director at VACC, have them send a resume and cover letter by Oct. 9 to our president, Nathan Strutz, at [email protected].
3) Thank you to everyone who came to the After 5/Going Away Party at Hop Haus. It was a great time.
4) Should you need assistance from the Chamber office, contact Molly at 845-5777.
Thank you to all of you for your help and support over the past nine-and-a-half years. I'll see you around Verona.
Karl
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Chamber Happy Hour
Sept. 30
Thanks to all who attended last night's Chamber Happy Hour at Hop Haus Brewing Company! A great time was had by all.
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Wine & Dine
October 22 | 5:30pm
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
It's that time of year to start thinking about Wine and Dine! Each year, our Wine and Dine event has been a delightful evening and a great success. Each year, we are able to donate more than $2,000 to the Verona Area Food Pantry.
The event will feature hors d'oeuvres, wine, cheese and other beverages from member restaurants/businesses in a "taste of" format. Patrons will purchase a punch ticket allowing for one stop at each member-business's table. All proceeds will be donated to the Verona Area Needs Network Food Pantry.
The event is $25 per person and tickets will be available for purchase at The Chamber office, State Bank of Cross Plains, Capitol Bank and online at www.VeronaWI.com.
*Please note - Tickets not yet available for purchase. If you are interested, we can reserve your tickets for you.
If you would like to donate food and/or drink or you are looking for other ways to participate in Wine & Dine, please contact Theresa Wilson at [email protected] or call us at 845-5777.
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VYP October Happy Hour
October 5 | 5:30pm
Powderkeg Offices at Econoprint
Mix & mingle with local young professionals. Please RSVP to [email protected] or facebook at
The Networking Event Page by joining the event and don't forget to
like VYP-Verona Young Professionals to stay updated on local networking events and points of interest for young professionals.
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Verona Public Library
500 Silent St. |
(608) 845-7180
When Cartoon Worlds Collide... A Twistedly Absurd Mashup of Politics and Comics
With Cartoonists Leigh Rubin & Phil Hands
Thursday, October 1, 7-8 pm
At the Verona Public Library
Come share an evening of absurdity with Leigh Rubin, nationally-syndicated cartoonist and creator of the comic strip "Rubes", and Wisconsin State Journal editorial cartoonist Phil Hands at the Verona Public Library on Thursday, October 1, at 7 p.m. This odd couple will riff on each other's cartoons, and show how the twisted minds of two very different cartoonists work.
Rubin's work focuses primarily on the hilarity of animal and human nature, while Hands draws stranger creatures: politicians. If you've ever wanted to meet a professional smart aleck or a full-time doodler, here's your chance.
Celebration of Greece
Art Exhibit by Magda Gryparis
On display at the Verona Public Library
October 2 - October 30
Meet the artist: Saturday, October 17, 10-11 am
Artwork by Magda Gryparis will be on display at the Verona Public Library from October 2 through October 30. Gryparis was born in Athens and later moved to the U.S. Her award-winning watercolors and oil paintings exemplify the beauty of Greece. The public is invited to meet the artist on Saturday, October 17, from 10 to 11 a.m.
Book Discussion with Lucy Sanna
Wisconsin Author of The Cherry Harvest
Tuesday, October 6, 7-8 pm
Verona Public Library
Wisconsin author Lucy Sanna will discuss her new book,
The Cherry Harvest,
on Wednesday, October 6, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Verona Public Library. In this debut novel set in Door County in 1944, Sanna reveals the dark and unexpected consequences when German POWs are put
to work in a Wisconsin farm community during World War II. Learn more about Sanna's work at lucysanna.com. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Getting to Know Medicare
Wednesday, October 7, 6:30 - 8 pm
At the Verona Public Library
Whether you're new to Medicare or an experienced user, navigating the Medicare system can be challenging. Join Jesse Grutz, owner of the Retirement Classroom, at the Verona Public Library on Wednesday, October 7, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to learn the ins and outs of Medicare. Medicare is always changing, so bring your questions and get the answers you need in this educational seminar.
4th Annual Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament and Fundraiser
Saturday, October 10, 10 am
At the Verona Public Library
Test your skill in a quest to become the 2015 Rock-Paper-Scissors Champion at the Verona Public Library on Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. The grand-prize winner of this tournament and fundraiser will receive a Samsung Galaxy Tab® S2 Nook® and will be declared the official tournament champion by Verona Mayor Jon Hochkammer. The entry fee is just $5 per participant, paid at the door, and all ages are welcome.
The second-place winner will receive a Nook Glowlight™, and the third place prize is a gift certificate. Other prizes include a faux-sheepskin ultra-soft lap blanket and a CamelBak Eddy water bottle. Prizes are donated by Verona Vision Care and Park Printing.
Long-Term Care & Final Expense Planning
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
At the Verona Public Library
Jesse Grutz, owner of the Retirement Classroom, will discuss the importance of early planning for long-term care at the Verona Public Library on Tuesday, October 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Grutz will address the types of care available, costs, and funding options, including Title 19 (Medicaid), in this educational program.
What Do Colleges Really Care About?
Wednesday, October 14, 7-8:30 pm
At the Verona Public Library
Before starting your college search, find out what colleges are really looking for on your application. On Wednesday, October 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Verona Public Library, Tom Kleese, chief college planner from OnCampus College Planning, will discuss how much high test scores, community service experience, and other traits of "well-rounded students" matter.
Grief and the Holidays
Tuesday, October 20, 7-8 pm
At the Verona Public Library
Holiday and other annual celebrations are filled with traditions, rituals and customs. But for those who are grieving, each celebration can be a painful reminder of how their life has been changed forever. Jennifer Tiedemann, with community relations at Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, will share coping skills in this program at the Verona Public Library on Tuesday, October 20, from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tiedemann will teach ways to cope with grief when others are celebrating. Participants will learn how to have appropriate expectations of grief, identify personal triggers for their grief, and
how to create comforting new traditions and rituals.
Computer Class:
Microsoft PowerPoint Basics
Thursday, October 8, 6:30-8:30 pm
At the Verona Public Library
Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint at the Verona Public Library on Thursday, October 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to create slides with text and pictures, as well as how to use special techniques to produce dynamic presentations. Training is provided by John Harris of Harris Multimedia & Computers.
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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.
October 2: Songwriter Showcase featuring Jeff Holcomb & Durango McMurphy, + open mic. 7:30p. Donations accepted.
October 3: February Sky. 7p FREE
October 9: Apollo Affair & Waage Brothers. 7p FREE
October 10: Nick Venturella. 7p FREE
October 16: John Parker DeHaven. 7p FREE
October 17: Bill Liggett & Larry Sell. 7p FREE
October 23: John Duggleby. 7p FREE
October 24: Dan Stier. 7p FREE
For more information, go to www.tuvalucoffeehouse.com.
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Verona Area Chamber of Commerce
