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1515 Memorial Dr.
Manitowoc, WI  54220  
  
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(920) 684-5575
  
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New Chamber
Members
Business Minute Video
Community Corner
Chamber Member News Releases








Save the Dates!
Tuesday, April 25
4:00 - 7:00pm
YP Week - Industrial Spotlight Tours
Skana Aluminum Company
Tramontina
Orion Energy Systems 
 

Wednesday, April 26
5:30 - 8:00pm
YP Week - Sip, Sample & Socialize
Artist Lofts
2402 Franklin St., Manitowoc 
 

Thursday, April 27
12:30 - 3:30pm
HIGH SCHOOL
JOB FAIR
JFK Fieldhouse
at Lincoln High School
1433 S. 8th St.., Manitowoc
 

Friday, April 28
4:00 - 7:00pm
MINI CHOPPER UNVEILING EVENT
Manitowoc County Ice Center
5100 Vista Rd., Manitowoc
 
 

Saturday, April 29
8:30am - 12:30pm
YP Week - Community Cleanup at Lower Schuette Park
Schuette Park
3800 Broadway St., Manitowoc 
 

Tuesday, May 9
AM and PM sessions
TEAM 2.0
TOGETHER EVERYONE ACCOMPLISHES MORE
(A dynamic half-day teambuilding workshop with National Training Consultant Bill Drury)
Holiday Inn - Manitowoc
4601 Calumet Ave.
Wednesday, May 17
5:00pm
LEADERSHIP MANITOWOC COUNTY GRADUATION
Seven Lakes Golf Course
1420 Cty. Hwy. S, Cato
Wednesday, June 21
4:30 - 7:00pm
ANNUAL BUSINESS APPRECIATION PICNIC
Lincoln Park Fieldhouse
1215 N. 8th St., Manitowoc
Weekly 
Friday, March 31, 2017
  
Calendar of Events
CLICK HERE  for a printable version of our events calendar.
 

Monday, April 3, 12:00 - 1:00pm
BUSINESS CONNECTS WITH GOVERNMENT LUNCHEON
Government Spotlight Update: Manitowoc County Executive, Bob Ziegelbauer   
Lighthouse Inn on Lake Michigan
1515 Memorial Dr., Two Rivers


Tuesday, April 4, 7:30 - 8:30am
YP EVENT - COFFEE & CONVERSATION
"Home Buying 101" 
Jenn's Java
1124 Washington St., Manitowoc


Wednesday, April 5, 8:00 - 10:00am
YOUTH TRANSITIONAL JOB FAIR   
Culver's
4201 Calument Ave., Manitowoc


Thursday, April 6, 4:30 - 6:30pm
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS   
ATI Physical Therapy
1212 Memorial Dr. #1, Manitowoc



Wednesday, April 12, 8:15 - 11:30am
REALITY STORE   
Kiel High School
210 Raider Heights, Kiel

Wednesday, April 12, 12:00 - 1:30pm
JR. LEADERSHIP MANITOWOC COUNTY GRADUATION   
Holiday Inn - Manitowoc
4601 Calumet Ave., Manitowoc

Lunch sponsor:

Thursday, April 13, 12:00 - 1:00pm
LUNCH & LEARN
"eCommerce: The Basics"   
The Chamber of Manitowoc County
1515 Memorial Dr.,  Manitowoc


Tuesday, April 18, 7:30 - 9:00am
OSHA UPDATE BREAKFAST
The Gardens at Felician Village
1700 S. 18th St., Manitowoc


Wednesday, April 19, 12:00 - 1:00pm
MEMBERSHIP 101
The Chamber of Manitowoc County
1515 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc



Wednesday, April 19, 5:00pm
INFORMATIONAL SESSION FOR "THE BEST OF IRELAND SOUTH" TOUR
The Chamber of Manitowoc County
1515 Memorial Dr., Manitowoc

Last day to submit scholarship applications is Monday, April 3


The Scholarship is open to all Manitowoc County seniors employed by, or who have a parent or guardian employed by, a company, business or organization that is a Chamber member.

$1,000 scholarships are available for students pursuing a 4-year degree and $500 scholarships are available for students pursuing a 2-year degree.

To download a scholarship application and guidelines, please click here.
Chamber Notebook:
Investors Community Bank
Sunday, March 26, 2017

From left: Nasdaq OMX Vice President David Wicks stands with Mark Binversie, Tim Schneider, Bill Censky and Wayne Mueller, the four founders of Manitowoc-based Investors Community Bank. They rang the Nasdaq closing bell Sept. 13, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Christopher Galluzzo)
Since our inception in 1997, Investors Community Bank has been focused on building relationships and providing customized financial solutions for our customers. This commitment has helped us grow and succeed, and as we continue to thrive, we want to better share our story.
Did you know that we ...
  • have branches in Manitowoc, Appleton, Green Bay and Stevens Point. We also have four loan production offices in Sheboygan, Eau Claire, Darlington and Fond du Lac.
  • were founded by four entrepreneurs who understand the dynamic business environment and innovative spirit.
  • are a wholly-owned subsidiary of County Bancorp, Inc., publicly traded on the NASDAQ global market under the symbol ICBK. In fact, our founders were invited to ring the closing bell of the Nasdaq Global Market last fall to celebrate our success.
  • have lending relationships in 60 of the state's 72 counties.
  • have turned a profit every year since opening in 1997.
  
Read more.  
Every Sunday in the Herald Times Reporter, The Chamber of Manitowoc County features members in "The Chamber Notebook" located on the front page of the Business section. This exposure is just another value-added opportunity with your Chamber membership.

For available dates, call our office at 920.684.5575 or email laura@chambermanitowoccounty.org to schedule your Chamber Notebook article.
Grand Opening of LTC's Advanced Automotive Technology Center
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Click here to view more photos of the event.

On Wednesday of this week, Lakeshore Technical College celebrated the Grand Opening of their Advanced Automotive Technology Center with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony.

A formal dedication was held from 2:00-3:00pm featuring local guest speakers as well as Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch. A ribbon cutting followed the dedication, and then a Public Open House was held from 3:30-6:00pm with tours of the facilities.
Health & Wellness presentation at Festival Foods
Thursday, March 30, 2017

The Chamber's Safety, Health & Wellness Council hosted a Health & Wellness presentation at Festival Foods.

Presenter Brittany Nikolich, RDN, CD, discussed the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System along with other FREE nutrition-related resources offered at Festival Foods to help you shop smarter in the supermarket.

Want to learn about eCommerce for your business?
The Chamber's Marketing Committee will host a Lunch & Learn on Thursday, April 13, 12:00-1:00pm, at The Chamber of Manitowoc County.

Topic of the Lunch & Learn is "eCommerce: The Basics". Presenter will be Terry Bosch, President of Towsley's, Inc.

Towsley's, a local promotional product distributor, will show you how they serve their customers using a variety of eCommerce sites.
  • See real-life demonstrations of examples of eCommerce sites used for a wide range of business types.
  • Terry will explain how eCommerce helps their customers and increases Towsley's business efficiencies.
  • Find out how your business can get started by choosing from a number of different eCommerce options.

Lunch Sponsor

Lunch will be provided. Cost for the Lunch & Learn is FREE for Chamber members, $25 for non-members.

Register online for the event or call The Chamber at (920) 684-5575.
The Chamber Golf Outing Sponsorship Opportunities




Spring is officially here. Soon the golf courses will be open, and our plans are already underway for the 2017 Chamber Golf Outing. This year we will be playing the marvelous and demanding courses at Fox Hills Resort on Wednesday, July 19.

The Chamber Golf Outing has been known to fill the course, giving golfers a chance at some friendly competition while networking with over 144 colleagues and potential clients. This is a great way to spend a summer afternoon, catching up with both old and new business partners.



As a Chamber member, you are invited to take advantage of our exciting sponsorship opportunities. Click here to see what's available.

Golfing registration will begin at the end of May. The cost is $130 per golfer or $500 for a foursome, which includes lunch, golf, cart and dinner.


Investor's Community Bank
2016 Golf Outing
A.C.E. Building Service
2016 Golf Outing

Own a business?
Take the LEAP Survey!
Investors Community Bank and Leede Research are again sponsoring the Lakeshore Economic Assessment Program (LEAP) in partnership with The Chamber of Manitowoc County and Progress Lakeshore. Our goal is to update the 2015 Study and to better understand how recent plant closings and a changing economy have impacted area businesses.
 
We need your help to understand the local economy and track against the 2015 LEAP program. We ask that you take just 5 minutes to click on the link below and complete the survey process. Your information will help to assess the current environment and help community organizations to continue to support area businesses and their development.
 
We thank you in advance for your participation.  Results will be presented at Progress Lakeshore's 6th Annual Excellence in Economic Development Awards Breakfast on May 3.

Excellent Cellcom benefits for Chamber members
Cellcom is an excellent choice for business people just like you when it comes to:
  • Providing quality and affordable wireless service
  • Ensuring enhanced dedicated customer service
  • Presenting the best product mix including the latest smartphones, rugged handsets, 4G tablets, broadband Internet solutions and more
  • Providing superior nationwide coverage
In addition, Chamber members receive discounts on the Business Share Plan where you can enjoy unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited international and domestic text messages, and shareable date.