October Member Matters from the Oshkosh Chamber

October 2017

Chamber Member Happenings

Every day things change within a Chamber business. The Chamber Member Happenings section provides members a way to keep up to date about what is happening with their neighbors and at other businesses in Oshkosh and throughout the area.

Covey launches new program...Covey Kids will now have their after-school program in addition to their summer day camp. Members will receivel... Read more

Information Technology Professionals has been listed on the Inc. 5000 list for their third year. This list represents a comprehensive look at...Read more

EAA - One of Wisconsin's largest annual tourism attractions, EAA Airventure Oshkosh, is also the world's largest fly-in. It can now be known as the... Read more

Woodward Radio Group partnered with WBAY-TV2 on an 18-hour media-thon to aid in the relief efforts with the American Red Cross for those ... Read more

Verve - Servant leadership training, a robust wellness program that facilitates morning team stretching sessions, casual days for raising money... Read more

The Grand Oshkosh and Davis Furniture Company from Melrose, Wisconsin, have been closely monitoring news out of Mexico City, following a... Read more

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Oshkosh Chamber Annual Meeting

Presented by Mercy Medical Center

Register now-November 29

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites you to celebrate accomplishments of the past year and recognize the outstanding achievements of individuals and businesses on Wednesday, November 29th at the 110th Annual Meeting & Recognition Program.

Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, 5 p.m.

Awards presentation, 6:30 p.m.

Register here for single tickets, $25. 10-person tickets also available for $200. For more information please contact Jessica Sosnoski at 920-303-2265 ext. 20 or [email protected] OR to register for corporate table sponsorship or 10-person tickets..

Project Oshkosh

Oshkosh Corporation Deserves a World-Class Location

We are extremely fortunate to have Oshkosh Corporation headquartered in the City of Oshkosh. As a global company with operations and facilities across the United States (Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Florida) and throughout the world (Europe, China, Australia, and Mexico) the company's headquarters could be located practically anywhere. This is a possibility that we cannot afford to see become a reality...Read more

About Project Oshkosh:

Project Oshkosh is a collaborative community-focused initiative that works to grow and improve the local economy and quality of life in the City of Oshkosh. For more information, visit: www.projectoshkosh.com

Show Support:

Contact Joan at the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, 920-303-2266 to request a sign in support of Oshkosh Corporation and the development of the Lakeshore site.

Public Input Sessions: Attend and speak at upcoming public input sessions or m ake your voice heard online here.

Volunteer for

Operation Thank You 2017

Operation Thank You is an annual event when Chamber volunteers, Ambassadors, and staff visit each of the Chamber's members in the Oshkosh area to thank them for their continued support throughout the year.

Volunteers are needed to help support the 2017 Operation Thank You drive. Volunteers can sign up to help any day between Monday, October 30th and Thursday, November 2rd. We will kick off Operation Thank you on Monday with a complimentary continental breakfast at 7:30am at the Oshkosh Chamber building (120 Jackson Street). More information available here.

Leadership Oshkosh Begins!

Forty participants in the class of the 2018 Leadership Oshkosh celebrate completing their first team-building activity at the annual Retreat. Leadership Oshkosh is designed to bring together a diverse group of individuals who share a basic interest in and commitment to the Oshkosh community. .. Read more

Leading from the Top Series

is back for Fall!

Along with access to capital, leadership is a key determinant of success in small and medium sized businesses. Investing in personal development as a small or medium business leader is an investment in your organization's performance. The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce and Differentiating Strategies have partnered to offer "Leading from the Top" seminar sessions. This series of briefings targets the leaders of small and medium sized businesses to improve organization performance.

Find more information and register for this series here.

Looking for Seminar Speakers!

The Oshkosh Chamber is in the process of planning and scheduling Seminars for the Fall (September to mid-December) dates. These seminars are designed to update, build, and inform others on topics in which the knowledge gained is beneficial to all attendees. If you are interested in participating please send topics to [email protected] . Topics need to be submitted by Friday, October 13th.

Oshkosh Chamber Business Expo

Jan. 25

Book your booth today.

Save the date for the Oshkosh Chamber Business Expo coming up on January 25th! Chamber Members and non-members register for your booth now. Get more information here or contact Amber Thiel at [email protected] or 920-303-2265 ext. 16.

Place your vote for

Small Business of the Year

Small Business of the Year Nomination

The business will be selected by a committee of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce and awarded at the Chamber's 2017 Annual Meeting & Recognition Program on November 29, 2017.

The nomination deadline has been extended to Friday, October 20. Nominations should be sent to Jessica Sosnoski, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce (120 Jackson St., Oshkosh, WI 54901) or e-mailed to [email protected]. You may include a description of why you are nominating the business you submit, but it is not required.

Reasons a business may be a good nominee:...

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Monthly Events

Flowers and Leaves, LLC

Oct 11, 2017, 9 :00am

2200 Jackson Street

Oshkosh

Aurora Jackson Street Clinic

Oct 19, 2017, 12:15pm

135 Jackson Street

Oshkosh

Oshkosh West High School Kitchen

Oct 24, 2017 , 2:00pm

375 N. Eagle Street

Oshkosh

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

Breakfast Briefings

Effective and Appropriate Use of Volunteers, Exempt Status and other FLSA Updates

OCT 19 2017, 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

2905 Universal Drive, Suite 2, Oshkosh

presented by: Jim Macy and Jonathan Eiden
Register here for this Breakfast Briefings

More Briefings coming up:

December 14: Legislative Updates and Changes from the Trump Administration

January 18: Employee Benefits Compliance and Opportunities - What Lies Ahead

Member Spotlight:

Member Spotlight: Wisconsin Herd

The Milwaukee Bucks' NBA G League affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd, will tip off their inaugural season this November. The NBA G League b oasts the second-best basketball in the world. This years Herd roster includes the Bucks two-way contract player and former University of Wisconsin Badger, Bronson Koenig. To learn more about the Herd and information on how to secure your seats for the 2017-18 season, call (920)233-HERD (4373).