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Dear Chamber Members,
Well January came and went already, can you believe it?
First, I’d like to thank all who were able to attend our annual State of the Community luncheon. Although I could only be there in spirit, I hope you took as much out of learning about the goings on in Grafton as I always do from this event.
Just a reminder for another great networking opportunity is our ONCE luncheon which will be held on February 23rd at the Twelve18 Event Space. Come out to meet and have lunch with your peers from throughout the county. Additionally, throughout February, we will be celebrating Black History Month through a social media campaign. We encourage you to follow along while we honor Paramount Records and all Black Musicians who faced adversity, persevered among cultural challenges, and made history right here in Grafton! Paramount Records has been around since 1922 promoting Blues and Jazz music. Grafton has been able to honor these great musicians on our Paramount Blues Walk of Fame in Downtown Grafton.
I look forward to seeing you out and about this month!
Amanda
Amanda Hansen
GACC Chamber President
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Groundhog Day
Wednesday, February 2nd
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
Saturday, February 12th
Super Bowl LVI
Sunday, February 13th
Valentine's Day
Monday, February 14th
President's Day
Monday, February 21st
George Washington's Birthday
Tuesday, February 22nd
ONCE Lunch
Wednesday, February 23rd
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Please CLICK HERE to read the Village of Grafton Development Newsletter for January 2022.
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2022 State of the Community Address |
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Thank you to everyone who attended our SOTC event, hosted at the Twelve18 and lunch served by Ferrante's Restaurant.
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Happy 20th Anniversary Pam!
Please help us congratulate Executive Director Pam King on celebrating 20 years of employment with the Graton Area Chamber of Commerce.
A special thanks goes out to former Executive Director Nancy Hundt, Marji Horvat and Kim Meisinger for their work to surprise Pam at the State of the Community Address, which was the first event Pam did for the GACC when she was hired in 2002.
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Did you miss the 41st Annual
Grafton Christmas Parade?
Have no fear, sweet dear, it's available to watch on our
YouTube Channel!
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Is your business hiring? Looking for staff?
List your available jobs on the Chamber website! Use the Job Postings feature found on our home page.
<--- Click on the logo to access the Job Postings page. In the upper-righthand of the page, click Membership Login to access the portal and simply fill in details of the available position!
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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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Continue on the New Year journey of self exploration and growth with Blue Sky Massage School, Massage Clinic and Wellness Store ! Grab a family member or friend and join us!
including Crystals 101, Intro to Massage, Couples Massage, Companioning & More!
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Cedarburg Cultural Center is proud to announce it's 10th Annual Members’ Exhibit. The exhibit and sale began on Friday, January 21 and features the inspiring works of dozens of CCC member artists in a variety of media, including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more. The exhibit and sale run in person in the CCC’s galleries through Sunday, March 6, 2022. A public opening reception has been planned for Thursday, February 17 from 5-7 pm. To learn more, visit their website.
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Grafton American Legion Post 355 is inviting one and all to its fundraiser, "for the Love of Art & Rhythm," taking place from 3-10 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, at the Rose-Harms American Legion, 1540 13th Avenue, Grafton. Art and jewelry will be sold from 3 to 6 p.m. followed by live string music from 7 to 10 p.m. View the event flyer HERE for more details.
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Looking for a way to get involved in the community? Consider becoming a part of the Grafton Historical Society.
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Mel's Charities is excited to host the 2nd Annual Shamrock Shenanigans from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 12. Register before February 20 and get a free t-shirt! Click here to check out the flyer for details on the event. Pre-registration is $25 and tickets day of the event will be $35. CLICK HERE to register.
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Ozaukee Family Services
We've Moved!
We moved on February 1. Our new address is 4922 Columbia Road in Cedarburg. Most of our programs were uninterrupted by the move. This includes our affordable counseling services for county residents of all ages, our Rainbows program that provides support for children experiencing death, divorce, or other trauma, programs to keep individuals socially and emotionally healthy, support for families dealing with behavioral and/or mental health challenges, internet safety classes in schools, and senior services.
Please note, our playgroups and free on-site parenting classes are postponed (just until Spring) while we get settled into our new location.
Some major repairs and renovations are being done at our new building to make it a safe, welcoming, and trauma-sensitive environment where we will continue to assist local seniors, children, and adults regardless of their ability to pay. Of course, we couldn’t do any of this without the financial support of the community. Please consider helping us “Build the Future” so we can continue to be accessible to all who need us.
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Peltz Center for Jewish Life is pleased to once again host its Jewish Food Festival and is currently looking for sponsorships for the event. Last year approximately 5,000 people came together to celebrate diversity and highlight Jewish ethnic foods and culture. It is now one of Mequon's largest festivals. Take a look at the Sponsorship Form for the 2022 Jewish Food Festival to learn more.
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Pilgrim United Church of Christ is hosting a Winter Food Drive for Family Sharing of Ozaukee County now through February 13. Please review the list of items needed and then stop by Pilgrim to drop off at our carport entrance. Click HERE to view their flyer for a list of items.
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