A Word from the Director
I am so excited for all of the the events happening in March and hope you will be a part of them too!
The 2023 Membership dues went out on December 22nd, 2022, in a mass email from Chamber Master, and I have heard that many of you have not receive the renewals, so I have just resent the invoices individually. Please let me know if your status of employees has changed or if you feel the invoice is not reflective of your current situation. The Chamber is willing to work with with you to continue your involvement and benefits for being involved with Chamber events, activities and promotions, along with our continuous educational leadership courses for you and your employees.
Thank you!
Heike
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2023 Chamber Membership Renewals
Thank you to the following businesses for your continued support and we look forward to another great year
Working Together ~ Growing Together!
Renewals as of Febraury 28th, 2023
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A+ Storage DeForest, LLC
Aflac - Sydney Maksymo
AKA Automotive, LLC
Alliant Energy
Alpine Liquors
American Family Insurance- The Lea Agency
American Girl
American Packaging Corporation
Anytime Fitness
Aranda's Mexican Restaurant
Art's Electric & Heating, Inc.
AVID Risk Solutions, Inc.
Bakke Chiropractic Clinic
Balanced Chiropractic and Wellness
Beckman Builders LLC
Bell Laboratories, Inc.
Branch + Daughter, Quality Meats and Market
Brien's Lawn Care
Cabana Charlie and Banana Jack's
Cambria Hotel Madison East
Century 21 Affiliated - Mary Schultz
Century 21 Affiliated Madison John Nelson
Chase Lumber and Fuel Company, Inc
Christ Lutheran Church
Clack Corporation
Conservancy Place - A Park Towne Development
Cornerstone Hotel Management, Inc
Cultivate Wealth
Culver's DeForest
DC Imprints, Inc
DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
DeForest Area Historical Society
DeForest Area Public Library
DeForest Area Rotary Club
DeForest Area School District
Deforest Dental
DeForest Police Foundation, Inc.
DeForest Times-Tribune
DeForest Veterans Memorial Foundation
Degnan Design-Build-Remodel
DFAC Swimming
DMB Community Bank
Dragon Arts Group
Dwight & Bonnie Ziegler
Edward Jones - Jacob Vehring, CFP®, ChFC®, Financial Advisor
Edward Jones - Jon Fimreite, Financial Advisor
Edward Jones - Mike Esser, AAMS®, CRPC® - Financial Advisor
Ehlenbach's Cheese Chalet
Essential Family Vision Care, S.C.
EVCO Plastics
Event Essentials
Express Employment Professionals
Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp
First Choice Insurance Solutions
First Weber
Fortifi Bank
Genesis Hair & Day Spa
Golden Triangle Drifters
Group Health Cooperative
Heartland Credit Union
Jessica Butler - Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant
Jim Miller State Farm Insurance
Jump Around Gymnastics
Keitel Group Insurance
Keller Real Estate Group/Townsquare
Keller, Inc.- Planners, Architects, Builders
Kindness Bank
Kwik Trip
Laffey, Sebranek, Auby & Ristau, S.C..
LegalShield
Livable Communities by Don Tierney
Lord of Love Lutheran
Madison Gas and Electric
Madison Mallards
MBE CPAs
McMahan Insurance LLC
Mike Mathweg - Milz Health Group
Mousehouse Cheesehaus, Inc.
Norske Nook - DeForest
North and South Seafood and Smokehouse
North Windsor United Methodist Church
Norway Grove Memorial Lutheran Church
Office Furniture Warehouse - Madison
ORBIS Corporation
Parks Automotive
Paulson Development
Perfect Type & Print
Pick 'n Save #393
Rabuck Detailing
REG Madison, LLC
Renee Shroades Photography
Sanimax USA, LLC
Savant Wealth Management
Secure ID, LLC
ServPro of Madison
Spherion Staffing & Recruiting
St. Olaf Catholic Church
Steve Gotter Photography, LLC
Stronghold jiu-jitsu
Summit Credit Union
Taco Bell
TDS Telecom
Tesar Law Group, S.C.
The Lone Girl Brewing Company
Titley Insurance - an Allstate Agency
Top Notch Welding Inc.
Town of Vienna
Town Planner Calendar
TPC Wisconsin
TRICOR Insurance Inc.
UW Arlington Ag Research Station
Village of DeForest
Village of Windsor
Waunakee Remodeling
WI Dental Wellness
Wilson Accounting & Tax Service
Windsor Breads Bakery & Coffeehouse, LLC
Windsor Lawns
Windsor Tourism Commission
Windsor-DeForest Community Boys Baseball League
Wishing Well Preschool & Childcare
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2023 DeForest Windsor Area Chamber Community Guide! |
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We are working on the 2023 DeForest Windsor Area Chamber Community Guide!
The Community Guide is the Chamber's primary communication that showcases our business members, community organizations, clubs, schools and Municipalities. They are in the hotels, kiosks, in the Welcome bags and mailed to visitors and future residents by request.
Over 6000 copies will be printed and distributed throughout the community.
There is also a digital version posted on the Chamber website and on the DeForest Times Tribune website all year long! View HERE
Every Chamber Member has a free listing in the directory. Please make sure your business contact information is up to date in Chamber Master. This is where the information for the guide is obtained. Please have 2023 Membership Investment paid by March 3rd to be included in the Community Guide.
There are also full color glossy advertising opportunities available for purchase. If you would like to place an Ad in the 2023 Community Guide, please contact:
Advertising Deadline: March 3rd
Please make sure your company information is correct in Chamber Master.
This is where the Directory for the Community Guide is obtained.
Not sure how to update your Information?
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The Enhanced Member Directory Listing is where you can add your company logo, photos, videos, and more content in your description for just $50 per year.
Contact Heike if you are interested in upgrading your Directory Listing on the Chamber website.
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Upcoming Chamber News & Events |
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4th of July Informational Meeting!
Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
6:00-7:30pm at the DeForest Area Public Library
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There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, March 8th, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the Community Room of the DeForest Area Public Library. We have some opportunities for non-profit organizations to take over aspects of the celebration and raise funds for your cause!
If you are interested in helping organize our community event, or would like to be a vendor/organizer at the 4th of July Community Celebration, please attend this meeting. There will be a lot of information covered that will assist with vendor registration.
If you are unable to make this meeting, please contact Heike at 608-846-2922 or heike@deforestarea.com to learn more about the opportunities available!
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State of the Chamber & Our Communities
Chamber 2022 Awards Presentation
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Join us for the annual State of the Chamber and Our Communities Breakfast on Thursday, March 16th, at the Comfort Inn & Suites, DeForest from 8:00am to 9:30am.
We will introduce our 2023 Chamber Board members, recap 2022 and highlight events and opportunities in 2023.
In addition, the Village Presidents, Jane Cahill-Wolfgram and Bob Wipperfurth, will present 2022 Village highlights and plans for 2023 and how they will impact our communities and businesses.
Superintendent, Rebecca Toetz, will present updates on referendum projects and the annual stakeholders report.
Throughout these presentations we will present our 2022 Chamber Awards for:
Chamber Member of the Year
Non-Profit of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
New Venture of the Year
Most Distinguished Business
We look forward to seeing you there! So much to Celebrate!
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Health & Wellness Fair
Wednesday, March 22nd
from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Lake Windsor Country Club
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The Chamber is hosting a Health & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 22nd from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Lake Windsor Country Club.
Learn more about what our local businesses and organizations can share with you all of their support, promotions and products that can assist you in your health & wellness journey!
Giveaways, prizes and great information will be shared with you at the event!
Vendors:
You can set up a booth, speak with residents about the services, products and support you provide! Any giveaways, prizes or promotions will be up to you to share with residents.
We look forward to holding the Health & Wellness Fair! We hope you will be there too to learn more about what our local businesses can do to assist you on your health & wellness journey for 2023!
Booth Registration & Sponsorship Information HERE
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Village of DeForest Board Presidential Candidate Forum
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2023 from 6:00 - 7:30pm
at the DeForest Area Public Library, 203 Library Street, DeForest
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These Village board candidates have been invited:
Jane Cahill-Wolfgram
William Landgraf
Moderator: TBD
This program is sponsored by the DeForest Area Public Library and the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce.
Each candidate will present opening and closing statements.
A question-and-answer period will follow with prepared questions.
The moderator will pose other questions, as time allows, submitted by the audience.
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Chamber Lunch & Learn with the DASD School Board
Thursday, April 6th, 2023 at the DeForest Area Community &Senior Center from 11:30am to 1:00pm
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Join us on Thursday, April 6th, at the DeForest Area Community & Senior Center for lunch and meet members of the DASD Board of Education.
Members of the DeForest Area School District's Board of Education will share their work that supports student achievement and our school district's current efforts, as well as get feedback from Chamber members.
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Join the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce for our Annual Golf Classic at Lake Windsor Country Club! |
Join us for our Annual Chamber Golf Classic on Thursday, June 8th! We are excited to host the Chamber Golf Classic at Lake Windsor Country Club!
The day will feature 18 holes of golf, two carts per team included. Extra Cart = $50 each.
Enjoy a boxed lunch and fun games at the holes with chances to win premium prizes! Check out the raffle prizes and drop your tickets in the baskets, time following golf will be given to enter raffles.
Join us on the patio following golf for awards and prizes, food and beverages and networking!
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The DeForest Windsor Area Chamber 4th of July Community Celebration is a tradition to come together as community to honor those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom and independence! Many people attend our event to enjoy a variety of entertainment for kids of all ages! It is a wonderful opportunity for your business to show its community support and receive brand recognition for sponsoring these activities for families to do for free!
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Launched in 2008, the Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin (BLBW) competitive grant program is designed to strengthen Wisconsin’s agricultural and food industries by working to reduce the marketing, distribution, and processing hurdles that impede the expansion of sales of Wisconsin’s food products to local purchasers.
Managed by DATCP, the grants can help farms and business more efficiently process, market and distribute food in local markets including stores, schools and institutions. Keeping food dollars in Wisconsin communities supports local businesses, improves farmincomes, and creates jobs.
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The DeForest Area School District (DASD) continues to place a high priority on the safety of our students and staff. This is an area of ongoing and continuous improvement at the building and district levels in close partnership with our local law enforcement agencies, fire department, and EMS. We have recently added another tool to our safety and emergency preparedness.
In partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS), DASD is now connected with the SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT Resource Center (SUSO). SUSO is a comprehensive place to turn to with concerns regarding school safety.
Students, parents, guardians, school staff, and community members can submit a school safety concern directly from the DASD website, by visiting speakup.widoj.gov or by calling 1-800-MY-SUSO-1. Resource Center staff work around-the-clock to respond to submitted reports and to coordinate a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators, law enforcement, and related student services and school district staff.
As part of our multi-step process in rolling SUSO out to our students, staff, families, and community we will be having a contest for high school students to create a video message highlighting the program and its role in keeping one another and our schools safe.
DASD is looking for business/community partners who would be willing to provide funds as cash prizes to the first ($100), second ($75), and third ($50) place video teams. If interested in sponsoring the video contest, please email Kathy Williams, kwilliams@deforestschools.org. Thank you!
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DeForest Area School District Volunteer Opportunities |
Sophomore Interviews:
As part of our Sophomore Advisory Curriculum, students take part in a short (5 minute) mock interview. We are hoping to expand our community involvement to enhance the real-world feel of these interviews. Here is an overview: Mock Interview Procedure These interviews will be taking place from 9:30 am - 11:00 am on the following dates: April 10, April 18, and April 24. If you are interested in volunteering, please indicate the dates you are available here: Mock Interview Volunteer Sign Up
Reality Day 2023:
This year, all 11th- and 12th-grade students will participate in this engaging and interactive financial literacy simulation to learn the “realities” of life after high school or college. Students complete a career cluster survey and identify a potential occupational area they may be interested in pursuing in their future. Local businesses provide real-life product, service, and cost information and staff the reality day “stations” (housing, groceries, debit/savings accounts, etc.).
As a result of Reality Day, students:
Learn why financial planning skills, goal setting, and decision-making are so important to their futures.
Learn the relevance of what has been taught in school, and the impact financial literacy has on their lives.
Examine their attitudes and understanding about career choices, earning potential, job satisfaction, and the role of those concepts in attaining a quality of life.
Interact with DeForest area business people, community members, teachers, support staff, and administrators.
Work with other students, school staff, and the business community in an action-oriented setting that has the power to change student perceptions about their future.
Many of you have participated in this incredible event before.
We invite you back and invite the rest of you to consider joining us Wednesday, April 19th from 8:00 am-1:00 pm at DeForest Area High School.
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Dane Buy Local Pie Day on Pi Day - March 14, 2023 |
Join Dane Buy Local in celebrating Pi Day by creating a tasty pie for the public and DBL members to order.
Dane Buy Local will collect orders and payment through our website store. Then on Friday, March 10, 2023, we will send you an email with the order of the pies you sold.
Prepared pies should be boxed for delivery. Pies can either be picked up at your business for an $11 fee or, can be dropped off on Monday, March 13, 2023, between 3:00pm – 7:00pm at Monona United Methodist Church (606 Nichols Rd., Monona, WI, 53716). You can pull your vehicle up to the church entrance and we will meet you there to receive your pies.
Dane Buy Local will manage pickup and delivery of pies to the public on Pi Day, March 14, 2023.
You set the price of the pie to cover the cost of goods and profit, then add $3 per pie that will stay with Dane Buy Local to cover administration expenses including advertising, credit card fees, etc. After the event, Dane Buy Local will write you a check for the total of your sales and mail it.
Customers may also donate a pie when they make their order. Donated pies will be delivered to The River Food Pantry.
You do NOT need to be a member to participate.
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Timber Fun Night
Friday, March 3rd at 6pm
at The Timber's
208 W. North Street, DeForest
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The Golden Triangle Drifters Timbers Fun Night starts at 6pm on Friday, March 3rd, at The Timber's!
We will have FREE food, Meat raffle, live auction and 50/50!
We hope to see you there!
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DeForest Wrestling's 3rd Annual Meat Raffle
Sunday, March 5th from 1-4pm at Club 51 Bar & Grill
7123 North Towne Road, DeForest
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It's DeForest Wrestling's 3rd Annual MEAT RAFFLE!!
-Excellent MEAT Drawings (Listing to be posted later)
-$50 All Day Paddle or $3/Paddle
-50/50 Raffle! Must be present to win
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Women, Wine, & Wealth Event
Join us for an open dialogue with a fun group of women to learn and share financial experiences. We will enjoy appetizers, sample wine, and talk finance. This will be an open forum where no question is off the table. Come with experiences you may want to share with others & any questions you may have.
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Lake Windsor Country Club
4628 Golf Dr, Windsor, WI 53598
Bring a Friend
We encourage you to share this invitation & BRING A GUEST.
Looking forward to an evening of learning and sharing.
R.S.V.P.
Please respond to Kelley Kochendorfer by March 8th at 806-928-2448 or kkochendorfer@rwbaird.com to let us know if you can join.
Hosted By
The Woodford Group
Kelley Kochendorfer
Kristin Buikema
608-830-3500
kwoodford.bairdwealth.com
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Village of DeForest Community Projects Open House
Thursday, March 16th, from 5:30-6:30pm
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Residents, business owners and community stakeholders are invited to attend the 2023 DeForest Community Projects Open House on Thursday, March 16th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm to learn more about 2023 projects and public services provided to the DeForest community. This event will take place at DeForest Village Hall (120 S. Stevenson St.). Village Staff and contracted professionals will be onsite to share our 2023 project list, answer questions and engage with the community. We look forward to sharing this night with you. |
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Click to download Dragon Art Fair Sponsorship Information HERE
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Visit our Community Websites for more
Information & Upcoming Events
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Do you have an Event, Job Posting, Member 2 Member Deal or News to Share?
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Post your Positions on the
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Member 2 Member Deals!
Have one to offer? Contact Heike
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Keeping the Connection Sponsor |
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Thank you to TDS Telecom for sponsoring small businesses in our communities to continue membership in the DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce!
We are so grateful for your Keeping the Connection sponsorship in 2021,2022 and 2023!
If you know of a small business that would like to join the Chamber but cannot afford to at this time, please contact Heike
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DeForest Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce
Heike Compe/ Executive Director
608-846-2922
heike@deforestarea.com
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