November 2019 DWACC Newsletter
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Concerts, Open House, Nominations and so much more to be thankful for...
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Chamber Award Nominations
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Tell us who you think deserves to be recognized for their service!
The awards will be presented at the annual Chamber Gala on Thursday, January 23rd, 2020!
Mark you calendar!
The purpose of these awards is to identify, honor and reinforce the activities of exceptional people whose service or performance positively contributes to the quality of life in the communities served by the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce.
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There are more than 9,000 manufacturers in Wisconsin. All are making contributions that move our villages, cities, state and country forward!
It is time to add your name to the legacy that is the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year!
Applications are due on
Friday, November 22nd!
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2020 Chamber Sponsorship & Volunteer Opportunities
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If you are planning your 2020 calendars and budgets, please keep our Chamber events in mind as you plan!
THANK YOU!
More details on Chamber website!
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Holiday Tree Scavenger Hunt
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The Holiday Tree Scavenger Hunt returns again this holiday season!
Starts Sunday, December 1st - 22nd, 2019
2018 Winning Tree:
Genesis Hair & Day Spa
2018 iPad Winner:
Zoe Schuchardt
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The DeForest Area Public Library would like to invite you to an evening with Michael Perry, Author and Humorist.
Friday, November 1st,
starting at 6:00 PM with a VIP Reception.
Humorous Talk & Book Reading at 7:00 PM.
For Tickets Call: 608-846-5482
or visit the DeForest Area Public Library.
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Chamber Luncheon
Join us on
Tuesday, November 5th,
as Debby Jackson, the Executive Director of the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin, will discuss the future of Wisconsin transportation highlighting deteriorating system conditions asking lawmakers to Just Fix It. Wisconsin's transportation network is the key to connecting goods to market and people to jobs. Transportation Investment Moves Everything (TIME) - It is TIME we ensure that we have a robust transportation plan for the future.
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WMC Future Wisconsin Summit
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December 12, 2019
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Future Wisconsin Project, a program of WMC Foundation, addresses our state’s long-term systemic, economic challenges. With partner representation from business, government, and education, this program seeks to bring all stakeholders of the economy to the table to develop solutions we can all implement. The year-long collaboration culminates with The Future Wisconsin Summit, held at the end of each year.
The Summit this year will feature discussions on rural Wisconsin, the agricultural economy and a keynote on the importance of STEM education, among other thought-provoking speakers.
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On
Saturday, November 9th
, the Village of DeForest will be hosting an electronic waste recycling event. The event is open to Village of DeForest residents. Residents can bring e-waste items to Village Hall at 120 S. Stevenson St. between the hours of 8:00 am - noon to be disposed of properly.
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Sunday, November 10th at 3:00pm at the DeForest Area Public Library in the Community Room
Celebrate America's veterans for keeping this nation "the land of the free and home of the brave" with a free concert of patriotic music performed by the Sun Prairie Community Band directed by Doug Terhune.
Concert Sponsored by:
The Sun Prairie Community Band and the American Legion Post 348
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DASD Community Open House
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Monday, November 18th
from 6-8 pm DeForest Area High School in the Little Theater (by front office area)
The 2018-2019 DeForest Area School District Annual Report is out and can be viewed on the link below.
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Shop Local 365
EAT - DRINK - SHOP - LOCAL!
Support the businesses that support our schools, sports teams, events, organizations and the Chamber of Commerce!
Keep your money working Locally!
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Winterfest Weekend: December 6-8th!
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Do you have an event happening the weekend of December 6th - 8th, 2019?
If so, please contact me by November 15th, so I can post and advertise your event in the Winterfest Weekend Community Events! Thank you!
The Deforest Area Public Library is hosting a performance by
Ken Lonnquist and his troupe for Old Befana on Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m. in the Community Room.
If you would like to help sponsor this event, please contact Jane Henze at
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Calendar of Events
For more events and information visit:
If you have an event that you would like on the Chamber Event Calendar, please go to Chamber Master and fill out an event listing and we will post it on the Chamber website!
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Wishing you a wonderful season of giving thanks!
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Thank you so much for all of your support and assistance! I truly appreciate all of your help, guidance, advise and support!
Wishing you a wonderful season of giving thanks and being grateful for family, friends, community and coworkers!
Feeling blessed by our generous businesses giving so much back to our communities/residents through donations, sponsorship and events!
THANK YOU!!!
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