Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce
First Edition, August 2019
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Nominate a Product from Aug. 12-30!
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group will accept nominations for the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin contest from Aug. 12-30. Any product manufactured in Wisconsin has the chance to be crowned the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin, but you must fill out the nomination form . Self-nominations from companies are encouraged.
The Muskego Chamber's initiative #MentoringMyWorkforce is an important piece of our business community. Our Education & Mentoring Committee participates in several activities throughout the school year to aid students in their career goals. We partner with local public, private, and parochial schools to offer students experiential learning and career opportunities.

A dozen Chamber members gathered on Wednesday, August 7 to learn about Muskego High School's newly formed Connect Academy. College, Career Coordinator, and Experiential Learning Coordinator Jim Michlig presented the opportunities available to business partners in mentoring and connecting students with career experiences.

Six Levels of Experiences in Connect Academy

Level 1: Job Fairs
Businesses participate in the MHS Job fair to create employment awareness.

Level 2: Professional Panels
Business members volunteer to discuss career fields on professional panels in class.

Level 3: Job Shadows, Tours, & Mentors
Businesses open their facilities for tours or offer to act as mentors for students.

Level 4: Micro-Internship
Business offer unpaid, short-term internships where students receive
hands-on experience and earn high school credits.

Level 5: Training & Certifications
Businesses help develop and cultivate future workforce by offering
paid, work experience to students.

Level 6: Career Internship
Businesses offer paid, career opportunities to students who are in Connect Academy.

If your business is interested in participating at one or more of the six levels,
contact Mr. Michlig at 262-422-3069.
Check out the Connect Academy Webpage
See where your business industry lands in the Connect Academy Career Clusters
Happening Around Town
Bass Bay Brewhouse New Outdoor Look
Bass Bay Brewhouse completed their outdoor patio this summer. With many events and a large menu selection, offering a gorgeous outdoor seating area was a must! Plus, this month included pontoon boat rides on Bass Bay. Photo credit: Bass Bay Brewhouse Facebook page

Tri-Town Heating & AC Partners with Lennox "Feel the Love Event"
Tri-Town Heating & AC loves helping their community and this season they want someone who has fallen on hard times to "feel the love." By partnering with Lennox, they will be donating a new furnace to a family in need. You can help by nominating a family that has that need. See the details and nominate at FeeltheLove.com.

We're Hiring!
With the current shortage of workers, almost every where you look there is a "We're Hiring" sign. The Muskego Chamber is dedicated to helping local businesses find local people to work in our community. Be sure to post your job opportunities on our  website. Each post feeds to our Facebook page and we highlight the job page often on our Facebook pages. Let's help our community find and keep local jobs!
Women's Business Connections Annual Picnic
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 | 5 to 7 p.m.
Hosted by Steering Committee Member Kay Reppen

DandiLion Daze Festival
August 23 - 25


DandiLion Daze Parade
Sunday, August 25, 11 a.m.


WANTED!
Muskego Chamber Volunteers for DandiLion Daze Festival

Runners for the Muskego Corn Dog Classic 5K
Tuesday, August 27
Hosted by Muskego Area
Chamber of Commerce
Matty's Bar & Grille
Register for all ABLE's at:
Thank you to our Partner Sponsors!
News You Can Use
What's A Chamber Do?
Many people misunderstand the mission of a Chamber. This article explores it from a millennial's view . Read the Article

What Makes a Small Business Tick?
Take a peak at the stats from the 2019 Small Business Friendliness Survey. See the Stats

Five Tips for Expanding Your Small Business
Learning from other's situations can be enlightening. Read these five tips to help you expand! Read the Article

How Trends Affect Your Business
Trends are constantly changing, so which ones should concern a business owner? Here are Seven Tips on how to use trends to help your business. Read the Article

LinkedIn Wants to Help Small Businesses
" LinkedIn aims to give small businesses and freelancers more chances to do business with the new "services" feature. .. . Read the Article
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Jewell Homes Enters the Remodeling Business
Jewell Homes LLC, a longtime fixture in the Muskego-area business and community scenes, announced today that it is launching a home remodeling division to complement and enhance its homebuilding portfolio.

In announcing the creation of the remodeling division, Mr. Jewell went on to note that Steve Caylor has been brought in to lead the division.

Late Movie of the Summer!
"Muskego High School will be hosting a Summer Movie Series this coming summer. Parents and children are invited to enjoy a movie at Muskego’s Inpro Stadium jumbotron while they watch directly from the field.

Admissions will be FREE and concessions and activities will be available for enjoyment. Although not required, we are asking families to bring in non-perishable food items for the Muskego Food Pantry. Bring your family, friends, and a blanket to enjoy these free events!

Please note that guests are welcome to sit in the stands. No chairs, food, or drinks (except water) will be allowed on the turf field.

This event is proudly brought to you by Muskego High School and 100% organized by Muskego High Sports and Entertainment Marketing course students."
Business Resources
2019 M2M Discount Program
Muskego Chamber offers a Member to Member Discount program.
  • Does your business have an on-going discount that you would like to offer Chamber members? If so, contact Krisann at executivedirector@muskego.org to discuss how you can be a part of our 2019 M2M Discount program.
  • Chamber Members get special perks and discounts when they use the services and products of other Chamber members.
Anytime Fitness: Muskego Chamber of Commerce Members are eligible for corporate pricing. $0 Enrollment, $29.95 Monthly, $20 Key Fob (1 time charge)
Must present Anytime Fitness Coupon to receive discount

Constant Contact M2M Discount Offer: Muskego Chamber members save 20% for pre-payed 6-month contract or 25% for pre-payed 12-month contract. Learn more

PNC Merchant Services M2M Discount Offer: PNC Bank offers Muskego Chamber members a deep discount on merchant service charges. Learn more
Muskego Area Chamber of Commerce | 414.422.1155 | www.muskego.org