Volume | May 2019
DWACC Chamber Newsletter - May 2019
Welcome to the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber
New Members that joined in April
Welcome DeForest Dental!
Please welcome Dr. Courtney Mann and her amazing team:
Kristy, Aimee, Jen, Dorie, Ashley, Melissa, Paula and Marie!

Welcome 1848 Construction, Inc.!
Please welcome Jim Anderson, CEO
Brad Crowley, President, Jeff Grady, Director of Field Operations and
Sam Blahnik, Director of Business Development!
Congratulations REG!
On April 16th, a grand opening took place with the REG Madison Ribbon Cutting Celebration. It was a great day to celebrate the upgrades the plant has completed with valued employees, customers, suppliers, and many community members in attendance.


Chamber Luncheon: May 7th
Ben Smidt of Focused Excellence will be offering insight to the value social media can bring to an organization, the digital marketing tactics that expand business growth and strategies you need to successfully engage your target audience on three key platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

Chamber Golf Classic
Remember to register your team soon for the Chamber Golf Classic on Thursday, June 13th at Lake Windsor Country Club!
Early-bird rates end on May 10th!
Only a few Hole sponsorships are still available!

4th of July Community Celebration!
A tradition to come together to honor those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom and independence! Many people attend our event to enjoy a variety of entertainment for kids of all ages! It is a terrific opportunity for your business to show its community support and receive brand recognition for sponsoring these activities for families to do for free! Thank you!

Fiesta After Four: Tuesday, May 7th
The Business After 4 Multi-Chamber Networking Mixer is having a FIESTA hosted by Fortifi Bank!

Join the Fortifi Bank team, Waunakee and DeForest Windsor Chamber members for a meet and greet with tasty food, cool refreshments and fun prizes!

Plumbing for a Cause
RHD Plumbing and A&J Property Restoration DKI are teaming up to provide a delicious BBQ dinner in support of the Alex C. Dove Foundation, whose mission is to provide a free respite retreat the "Doves Nest" for those suffering from a life threatening illness.

The dinner is free, please RSVP to let them know for food count by May 1st!

Door prizes, raffles, bounce house and many more activities happening!
Hope to see you there!


Thursday, May 9th,
5:00-9:00PM
RHD Plumbing Shop
1480 Oak Opening Drive, Stoughton

Century 21-Affiliated-Mary Schultz Team: Customer Appreciation Day!
Century 21-Affiliated - Mary Schultz Team is having a Customer Appreciation Day at 517 W North Street on Friday, May 10th from 11:00am-1:00pm! Free tacos! Networking and thanks for your support!

A day to celebrate our awesome past and future clients like YOU!
Stop by for:
- FREE Walking Tacos (chicken or beef) provided by Kingluv Tacos 🌮
- Chips & Salsa 
- Bottled water & lemonade 
- Fresh Baked Cookies provided by Karen "The Cake Lady" 🍪
RSVP so you don't miss the party! More details to come
American Family Community Connection
Join Katy Lea and her team for the American Family Community Connection on Thursday, May 23rd from 5:00-7:00pm! Stop by the Lea Agency at 136 S. Main Street, DeForest for some fun, socializing, appetizers and beverages! 

The Olson-Grinde American Legion Post 348 Centennial Legacy Project will be dedicated in our Veterans Memorial Park on Memorial Day.

A monument in honor of the Posts two namesakes, Edward Olson and John H. Grinde will be permanently mounted in Veterans Memorial Park to call the attention of the record of achievements that the have been accomplished by the American Legion Post 348 since chartering 100 years ago in DeForest.
Memorial Day Centennial Legacy Dedication & Observance
Monday, May 27th at 12 noon
Veteran's Memorial Park, DeForest
Looking for Volunteers!
Chamber Golf Classic: Thursday, June 13th
Early AM - registration & Later PM - clean up

4th of July Community Celebration: July 3rd and 4th
Set up / Clean up / Bartenders / Parade / + More

Please contact Heike , if you and your crew can help! Thank you!!!


DeForest Area High School Reality Day:
Wednesday, May 22nd from 8:00am-12:30pm
Comfort Inn & Suites, DeForest
Dragon Art Fair: June 1st in Fireman's Park
15th Annual Dragon Art Fair!
The Dragon Art Fair is moving to Fireman's Park and has added more things to see and do!
If you would like to help continue this wonderful event, please contact co-founders, Julie Wills or Merry Poast through the link below!

Community Events Calendar

Please visit the DWACC website Calendar of Events:

Saturday, May 4th, 3rd Annual Blessings in a Backpack Plant Sale Fundraiser at Circle B, Inc. from 8:00am-3:00 pm Fundraiser

Saturday, May 4th: DeForest Lions FREE Sandbox Fill: DeForest Area Lions

Saturday, May 4th: DeFo Dash: DeFo Dash:

Friday, May 17th & Saturday, May 18th:
DeForest Area Community & Senior Center Brat Bust: DACSC Brat Bust

May 17th & May 18th: DeForest Windsor Area Garage Sales

Friday, May 17th: Village of DeForest Fri-Yay! Fri-Yay!