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Dear
Chamber Members,
Time sure flies when you’re having fun! I cannot believe that we’ve flown through a year in what seemed like a blink of an eye. As I write this letter and reflect on all that the past year as Chamber President has brought, I can’t help but smile. I guess being surrounded by a great board of directors, an amazing staff, and the most wonderful community will definitely have that effect on someone!
I have enjoyed every minute, and will continue to do so as I remain on the Board of Directors. I love all that Grafton has to offer, and enjoy bringing my family to all of the amazing things our team works hard to deliver each season.
As you join us at our Annual Meeting on May 19th, I ask that you please help me in welcoming our new Chamber Board President, Sean Fahey, of the Investment Center of Grafton. Sean is going to bring a ton of knowledge to the table, and we look forward to a wonderful year with him at the helm! Congraturlations to our honorees, Carol Ann Schneider, Oasis Healthcare, Kit Keller and Paul Rushing, and The Village of Grafton Department of Public Works.
On another exciting note, if you have not yet met our newest Chamber staff member, Elizabeth Mueller, you soon will and just know that she has come on board ready to wow! Elizabeth has definitely been doing a great job so far. She joins us as the Special Events and Tourism Promotion Coordinator. We are excited to have her as a part of the team, and again are so fortunate to have people on board who love Grafton so much.
The team has been busy at work putting together schedules of our summer fun coming up, so I encourage you to please keep an eye in this newsletter and on our social media platforms and join us at as many as you can!
Although I’m saying see you later, just know that I will not be far and still look forward to seeing everyone out and about in Grafton.
Sincerely,
Amanda
Amanda Hansen
2021-2022 Board President
Grafton Area Chamber of Commerce
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May Day
Sunday, May 1st
National
Small Business Week and National Tourism Week
May 1-7
National Teacher Day
Tuesday, May 3rd
Cinco de Mayo
Thursday, May 5th
National Nurses Day
Friday, May 6th
Kentucky Derby
Saturday, May 7th
Mother's Day
Sunday, March 9th
National Armed Forces Day
Saturday, May 21st
National American Red Cross Day
Saturday, May 21st
Indianapolis 500
Sunday, May 29th
Memorial Day
Monday, May 30th
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
AND TO REGISTER
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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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News from Our
Chamber Members
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Bloomin' Olive reminds Chamber members that Mother's Day is coming up on Sunday, May 8 and wants to encourage you to remember and celebrate mom with Flowers.
The Bloomin' Olive's motto is, "Don't just send flowers, send imagination." The florist is able to put together arrangements for any budget, at any size. Stop in to the store and pick up a unique gardening decoration for a loved one. CLICK here for location, phone and address information to place your order today!
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Balance, Inc. invites fellow Chamber members to "There's No Place like Home," 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration taking place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Watermark at Shully's on Thursday, May 19. The event features a sit down dinner and a program with WTMJ's Carole Caine and the presentation of the Balance Spirit of Independence Awards. CLICK HERE to view the event filer with more details.
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Cedarburg Grafton Rotary is thrilled to host its second annual Rotary Ride "Cycling to Serve" on Saturday, May 21. Riders can choose from from a 10-mile family ride on the Ozaukee County Interurban Trail; a 25, 45, or 65-mile ride on the scenic roads of Ozaukee County or participate in a virtual ride. The public is invited and welcomed to participate. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club's vocational and technical scholarship fund and hometown charities. Learn more about how to participate in the Rotary Ride- Check Out the Event Flyer HERE.
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Dream Clean is expanding and taking on new clients for commercial and business cleaning. Contact Allison for more information by calling 262-349-5084
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Grafton Education Foundation is trilled to host its annual fundraiser, U.S. Bank Night of Giving, in-person from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Ozaukee Nonprofit Center on Friday, May 13. The special night will feature delicious local food, beer and wine tasting. The Night of Giving will also include an auction, the famous reverse raffle, announcements for the annual Golden Apple Awards, and of course the 2022 grant winners! Purchase your $50 ticket to attend- CLICK HERE.
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Grafton School District of will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week May 16-20 throughout the district. Please take a moment to take a local educator for their work and dedication to our local students.
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Eaton's Fresh Pizza of the month for May is Mexican Street Corn. CLICK HERE FOR A FOOD PIC. It all begins with creamy chipotle sauce, famous mozzarella cheese, corn and chicken. It's topped with parmesan and cotija cheese, cilantro and chili powder.
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Grafton Historical Society is hosting an event that's free and open to the public starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, entitled, "Influential Musicians that Put Grafton On The Map," featuring Angie Mack, musician, educator and writer. Refreshments will be available at the Rose Harms Legion Post, 1540 13th Avenue, Grafton. The Grafton Historical Society is always welcoming new members. Check out the EVENT FLYER HERE for details and also what an annual membership to the GHS looks like for folks interested in joining.
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Habitat for Humanity Ozaukee invites you to join them and participate in their Dine Out, Do Good benefit day taking place on Wednesday, March 23, with fellow Chamber Member New Fortune Asian Cuisine. Click HERE to view the flyer that needs to be presented in order for a 20% donation to be made on dine-in or take out orders. There's LOTS more to catch up on regarding Habitat for Humanity Ozaukee- check out their NEWSLETTER here.
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Mel's Charities invites you to participate in their first River Run on Saturday, May 28. Bring your own canoe or kayak and enjoy an untimed paddling adventure. This is a patriotic themed event and prizes will be awarded for decorated individual, canoe/kayak. Advanced registration is required for the event that starts at Waubedonia Park in Fredonia and finishes at Veterans Memorial Park in Grafton. CLICK HERE to VIEW the event flier and to find details on how to sign up.
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Ozaukee County Historical Society invites you to a night out for music with The Radio Rosies at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center, W68 N611 Evergreen Blvd., Cedarburg. The concert that will bring back classic music from the 1930's-50's. Tickets are $20 each for the show and go on sale through CPAC starting March 1st. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EVENT FLYER.
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Ozaukee County Jail Literacy Program is celebrating 30 years of enriching lives and communities through education. Since 1992, the OCJLP has provided educational opportunities to incarcerated adults in Ozaukee County. More than 1,100 adults have trained through the program and 356 students have proudly graduated with an GED or HSED certificates. Fellow Chamber members are encouraged to gift a gift of support for its anniversary. CLICK HERE TO DONATE TODAY!
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Ozaukee Economic Development is busy this winter with a variety of events and has a information on various topics to help local business. Check out the monthly blog post here and be sure to follow them on social media to get the latest news and updates on economic development across Ozaukee County
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Ozaukee Nonprofit Center invites Chamber members and its employees to celebrate its one year anniversary and volunteer fair from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22nd in its new building. Come get the scoop on volunteering. Anyone who signs up to volunteer will receive a free "scoop" of Cedar Crest Ice Cream. Attendees may enter to win one of many fantastic raffle prizes. Food will be available to purchase from Yummy Bone BBQ and That Taco Guy. CLICK HERE to view a filer with event details!
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Ozaukee Family Services
Job Openings
We have two part-time opportunities to be part of a vibrant and dedicated team committed to making a positive difference in the community. For over 45 years, our non-profit agency has been serving individuals and families of all ages through our mission of “improving lives to help individuals and families succeed”. We offer a generous paid time off policy including paid holidays, retirement plan with employer contribution, flexible scheduling, and a warm, collaborative, and supportive work environment.
Counselor (part-time)
We provide confidential counseling on a sliding fee scale for children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families who are uninsured or under-insured. Counseling services are provided in our office as well as individually and in groups in some area schools. Hours for this position are flexible based on the candidate (20-30 hours per week).
Parents as Teachers Parent Educator (par-time)
Make a positive difference in the lives of families through Parents as Teachers, a national evidence-based program that promotes the early development, learning and health of young children. Parent Educators use a strengths-based approach to provide comprehensive early childhood development, parent education services, and family support using a home visiting model. Training is provided for this 20-30 hours/week job with flexible hours.
For complete job descriptions and info on how to apply
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Portal, inc. is celebrating its birthday through a fundraiser of swag including shirts and bags that celebrate the theme of Be The Sunshine! CLICK HERE TO LOOK at products. Purchases from this year's fundraiser will go directly to creating a sensory grade, updating a sensory room and supporting quality services both in-house and throughout the community.
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Two Guys with Balls and The Net Stuff have teamed up to support mental health for Veterans and First Responders. They invite fellow Chamber members to the Next18's Golf Outing being held Wednesday, June 1, at the Western Lakes Golf Club in Pewaukee, Wis. CLICK HERE to view the event flier for more details. If your business is interested in sponsoring this non-profit event, take a look at the Sponsorship Form for more info.
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Town of Grafton, Wis. invites Chamber members to contribute a piece of its business/organization to its Welcome Baskets in order to let new residents know about your services. You can learn more about how many baskets are put together and what you need to do to contribute- CLICK HERE.
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