MONTHLY MESSAGES FROM THE CHAMBER
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N6859 563rd Street, Menomonie
(414) 324-5294
932 N. Broadway Street, Menomonie
(715) 235-6124
Scheduled to open March 23
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Your Chamber membership newsletter will be delivered to your email inbox on the first Tuesday of each month. If you hear your employees or other Chamber members aren't receiving the newsletter, please encourage them to check their spam or clutter. It is our goal to keep our members informed, therefore, the newsletter will also be posted on the Chamber
website.
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March Membership Madness
March 16 - April 3
Leadership Menomonie
March 19, 2020
Government & Law
Young Professionals
March 25, 2020
Brewery Tour
Junior Chamber Career Fair
April 16, 2020
Menomonie High School
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MEMBER INFORMATION CENTER (MIC)
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Did you know through the MIC in ChamberMaster / GrowthZone, members can view and edit their company information, pay Chamber invoices, interact with other members, submit postings for open jobs, advertise events and view statistical reports?
As a member, you were provided a login credential with your username and a link for a password. With this login information, you gain access to the MIC to utilize all of its benefits. If your business is interested in further training with this membership asset or need assistance posting employment opportunities on the Chamber website, contact
Melissa
. Forgot your username and password? No problem! Contact us by phone at 715-235-9087 or
email
us for your login information.
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LEADERSHIP MENOMONIE February Recap
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During February, the Leadership Menomonie group focused on business and industry. Russ at
Cedar Corporation
provided information about the background and operations of the business, which started in 1975 with just one office and a small but dedicated staff. Much growth has occurred and four offices are now working hard to continue the great work that Cedar Corporation provides. Thank you to
Cedar Corporation
for providing a great tour and donuts, coffee and water for our group! With the evolving technology, their next focus will be to obtain a drone.
Big Dot of Happiness
was the next stop, where Sherri explained that the business started as just a hobby to make baby and bridal shower gifts. They have seen significant growth since their inception and their employees operate three shifts to guarantee a supply of party packages (in a variety of themes) arrives to customers the very next day. Congratulations to the Big Dot of Happiness on 20 years of successful business growth!
The afternoon continued with Deb from
Chippewa Valley Technical College
who led an interactive activity about what makes a strong leader. Did you know the top four traits of strong leadership are honest, forward-looking, inspiring and competent? The teams were able to name at least three of the top four traits in each of their group.
Momentum West
was represented by Steve, who shared all the wonderful initiatives they are working on from housing, a web portal for internships, Inspire Connections for the middle and high school students and a regional entrepreneur database. Susan at
Junior Achievement
shared that JA was established in 1919, making it the oldest economic nonprofit entity. Junior Achievement is committed to giving K-12 students skills for work readiness and continued education.
The group ended their time together at an afterglow at Menomonie's
Log Jam
, where they continued with social networking and delicious appetizers. Thank you Kristin at Log Jam for providing great hospitality! March's group focus will be on Government and Law.
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Thank you Leadership Menomonie Sponsors:
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MARCH MEMBERSHIP MADNESS March 16 - April 3
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The Draft has started and you have been selected!
Be sure to stop at the Chamber to pick up flyers to give to potential new Chamber members.
Do you have questions? Contact
Melissa to start your game!
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
April 20, 2020 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
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What is Business After Hours (BAH)?
BAH is a social networking event with other professionals in the community, where you can share business information and create new contacts. Spend time with old friends and meet new ones!
What happens at a BAH?
You are welcomed at the front door by smiling Chamber Ambassadors who will sign you in, ask you to
drop your business card in a drawing
for prizes and they will offer you an opportunity to purchase tickets for the 50/50 raffle.
Once you are checked in, we invite you to enjoy networking with other professionals on a social level. Complimentary snacks and beverages are provided and many times a cash bar is available.
What is the cost for BAH?
BAH is just $5/members and $7 for non-members to attend.
Celebrate
“Power of Community” week and take a tour of The Mabel. Our sponsors Dairy State Bank and The Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts hope to see you on April 20th for this social networking opportunity!
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JUNIOR CHAMBER CAREER FAIR
April 16, 2020 9 a.m - 12 p.m.
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The Junior Chamber Career Fair is quickly approaching and will be held on April 16th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Menomonie High School. As a Chamber member business, you are invited to host a
free informational booth at this event. There will be five local schools with over 600 high school students in attendance!
To reserve your
free booth space, become a sponsor or if you have additional questions, please inquire with
Melissa or call our office at 715-235-9087.
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2020 Sponsorship Opportunities
A sponsorship investment in a Chamber event increases visibility for your business and helps us provide valuable programming.
Sponsor opportunities are still available for the following events and programs:
- Junior Chamber Career Fair
- Golf Outing
- Business Showcase
- Leadership Menomonie
- Meet Menomonie
- Professional Sponsorship (BP & YP)
Contact us for more information
Phone: 715-235-9087
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Advertising with our Chamber can extend your reach in our community! Choose a one time ad or an annual package including one or more of the following:
- Website Banner Ad
- Chamber Check Insert
- Monthly Newsletter
- Social Media posting
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Thank you to attendees that celebrated with us at our 81st Annual Banquet on February 5, 2020! It was a wonderful event celebrating Chamber members, volunteers and leaders in this community.
Thank you to our Elite, Gold, Venue, Award, Table and Door Prize sponsors for your amazing contributions to this event, which was made even more special due to your involvement.
If you attended this event with us, be sure to complete the post event survey to share with us your feedback about the event. We appreciate each response and we use this information to make future improvements. If you were unable to attend, we hope you consider joining us for next year's celebration!
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Thank you Annual Banquet Sponsors:
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Explore Menomonie has a new logo, new branding and a new
Explore Menomonie website that features a whole new look.
The new website includes a fresh lodging page, along with a listing of spaces for event rentals. Check out our Explore, Stay, Host and the Dine & Drink pages to see what else Menomonie has to offer.
Thank you to Studio MLM for working with us on this project and for being a Chamber member!
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