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Hello Everyone!,
Can you believe we’re in August already? This summer has had so many amazing things happening that it has absolutely flown by.
Speaking of amazing things, I hope that you has as much fun at Ladies Night Out as I did! If you haven’t made it to the Farmer’s Market or the Traveling Food Truck Tour yet, definitely make time to check those out as well!
Again this year, the Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be the presenting sponsor of GALA in the park concerts , the last two dates are August 12 and 19th at 6:30pm in Veterans Memorial Park.
We are also excited to begin hosting our ONCE (Ozaukee Network Chamber Exchange) events again, so if you haven’t registered yet, our next lunch will be held on August 25th at 11:30am at the Ozaukee Pavilion.
Coming up in September will be the Beer on the Bridge event, so make sure to visit our Facebook page to purchase your ticket for all the fun that is sure to come with this event.
As always, I look forward to seeing you out and about in Grafton!
Amanda Hansen
Chamber President
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National Watermelon Day
Tuesday, August 3rd
Food Truck Tour Night
Tuesday, August 17th
National Senior Citizens Day
Saturday, August 21st
ONCE Lunch
Wednesday, August 25th
Grafton Farmers' Market
Each Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
National Beach Day
Monday, August 30th
Food Truck Tour Night
Tuesday, August 31st
Labor Day
Monday, September 6th
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We have created a Covid-19 Update page as a resources for chamber members, businesses, and community members to access. You'll be able to find information regarding updated hours and policies about restaurants & bars, medical services, retail, attractions, hospitality and financial institutions in Grafton.
If you have information about your business that you would like us to update, please email Sarah McCraw at Sarah@grafton-wi.org with details.
Furthermore, this provides a central hub to helpful links from state and federal officials regarding tax credits, small business loans, Covid-19 F&Q's and so much more. Click on the button to access the Covid-19 Updates website.
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Everly Electric, LLC
Shawn Hoffman
1041 7th Avenue
Grafton, WI 53024
262-518-2098
everlyelectricllc@gmail.com
We are an electrical services contractor, specializing in new build, remodels and light commercial electrical needs.
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Sport Clips Grafton
Deb Pokel
1262 N. Port Washington Road
Grafton, WI 53024
262-241-8662
debpokel@gmail.com
Opening soon, Sport Clips Haircuts provides MVP haircut experiences for boys and men in an exciting, sports-themes environment.
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News from Our Chamber Members |
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Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, is collaborating with the Washington/Ozaukee Public Health Department, Port Washington Parks and Recreation and Froedtert Healthcare for the Cultivate Wellness in Our Parks program! The program runs from July 14 to August 18 with tons of free wellness events happening in the area. Check out THIS FLYER for activity dates and details. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win great prizes as well!
Advocate Aurora Healthcare and the Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Ozaukee County are excited to offer a joint program to educate individuals on the importance of advance directives as well as offer assistance in completing power of attorney for healthcare documents. Please help us share this upcoming opportunity with our community.
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ozaukee County invites you to join them for a Wine & Whiskey Tasting in downtown Cedarburg from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 21st. Learn more about details of the event and reserve your tickets in advance- CLICK HERE.
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Grafton Education Foundation is excited to host the 2021 PWSB Color Blast- Blast Into the 2021 School Year - on Sunday, August 29th at 4 p.m. at the Grafton High School Track. Get your team together and register to participate.
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Grafton School District is announcing that High School's Business, Marketing and IT Departments are looking for *unpaid* internship opportunities for high school students. If you are interested in working with students, please reach out and indicate what sector you are most intested in providing by no later than Tuesday, August 24th, 2021. Further details and contact information can be found HERE.
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The Grafton Lions Club is excited to host its 23rd annual Grafton Lions Golf Outing taking place on Monday, August 23rd, 2021 at Edgewater Golf Club in Grafton. For information on how to register a team of four, please contact Dan Hubacek at 414-899-8989.
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Ozaukee County Jail Literacy Program invites fellow Chamber members to donate to its Back to School Supply Drive. Supplies are being collected at the Port Washington State Bank Grafton Location, 2080 Washington Street, now through August 31, 2021. Click here to see the flyer of requested supplies.
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Saukville Community Food Pantry is on its way to raising $7,000 between now and August 13th, which will make them eligible for a grant of up to $100,000 from the Gannett Foundation's A Community Thrives program. That grant would be a great way to kick off our campaign to fund a much-needed NEW SPACE! Will you help us?
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Sirona Recovery is looking for fellow Chamber members who would like to make a difference in the lives of others - they are hiring! Sirona is seeking qualified candidates for a COPE Line Assistant.
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Town of Grafton would like to offer the opportunity to fellow Chamber members to let all new residents in the town know about your business/services/organization before they're even settled into their new home by participating in its Welcome Basket Program. To learn more about the program and how your group can get involved, CLICK on THIS FLYER. View a list of current participating businesses, HERE.
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2021 Construction Update
(August 11, 2021)
Street/Utility Improvement Project: The contract for this year’s project was awarded to Vinton Construction from Manitowoc, WI. Work began at the end of March and will continue throughout the summer, with substantial completion required by August 27th. Final completion is required by September 10th. The project includes work on Falls Road from Wisconsin Avenue to 1st Avenue, 5th Avenue from Highland Drive to Beech Street, N. Pine Street from 16th Avenue to Pine Street, 6th and 7th Avenues from Power Street to Hickory Street, and Power and Elm Streets from 7th Avenue to 8th Avenue.
N. Pine Street (16th Ave. to Pine St.), 5th Avenue (Highland Dr. to Beech St.), Elm Street (7th Ave to 8th Ave.), 6th Avenue (Power St. to Hickory St.) – Work on these streets is substantially complete.
7th Avenue (Power St. to Hickory St.) – Work on this segment includes new water main, new sanitary sewer, storm sewer improvements, new roadway base and asphalt paving as well as full curb and gutter and driveway apron replacements. Work on this street started a couple of weeks ago. New sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewers are complete. Concrete work is complete, grass restoration, final roadway grading and asphalt pavement are scheduled for the coming weeks.
Power Street (7th Ave to 8th Ave.) – Work on this segment includes new sanitary sewer, new roadway base and asphalt paving as well as curb and gutter repairs. Sanitary sewer replacement on this street is complete. Concrete work is complete, grass restoration, final roadway grading and asphalt pavement are scheduled for the coming weeks.
Sidewalk Replacement Project – This year’s contract was awarded to Raza from Racine, WI. Sidewalk replacement work to remove tripping hazards will occur in the neighborhood bounded by Blackfoot Avenue and Cheyenne Ave from Washington Street (STH60) to Blackfoot Avenue. Work for this project is substantially complete.
WWTP New Headworks Facility – The Village continues with construction of a new facility along the back of the Wastewater Treatment Plant property, adjacent to Falls Road. The headworks facility separates out the large particles before sending the liquids for further treatment, and will completely replace a portion of the original 1980’s plant. The new building is nearing completion, and currently final finishes are being added both on the exterior and interior. Startup of all the new mechanical systems has occurred and final adjustments as well as demolition of old systems continues.
Blue Stem Residential Subdivision – This subdivision encompasses the area around Cheyenne Avenue, south of Falls Road. Phases 3 and 4 are currently under construction, which are the final phases of this development. These phases include all of the property to the east of Cheyenne Avenue. Underground utilities and roadwork is complete. Sidewalks and small miscellaneous work continues intermittently.
Shady Hollow Residential Subdivision – This subdivision is located North of Shady Lane and west of CTH O. Underground utilities and roadwork is complete.
River Bend Meadows Residential Subdivision – This subdivision is located west of Port Washington Road, along River Bend Road. Phase 2 includes connecting Shasta Avenue from River Bend Road up to the existing road in Falls Crossing Subdivision, as well as connecting roads to the Blue Stem Subdivision and the future Village park that will start construction this year as well. Final work for sanitary sewers, water mains, and storm sewers is occurring this week.
River Bend Park – The Village awarded a contract to Denny Rahn Excavating out of Eden, WI to build a new 10 acre park south of Blue Stem and Fall’s Crossing Subdivisions, along the west side of the River Bend Meadows Subdivision. Work to be completed this year includes site grading and restoration, parking lot installation, sanitary sewer and water main connections, and a paved asphalt path around the park. Additional amenities are planned for the coming years. Sanitary and water service to the park have been completed and site grading continues intermittently.
If you have any questions about these projects please contact me, thanks,
Amber Thomas, P.E.
Director of Public Works/Engineer
675 N Green Bay Road
Grafton, WI 53024
Phone: (262) 375-5325
Fax: (262) 375-5330
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