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Advice from a Pumpkin
Be well-rounded ~ Get plenty of sunshine ~ Give thanks for life's bounty ~ Have thick skin ~ Keep growing ~ Be outstanding in your field ~ Think BIG!
~ Unknown~
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Whitewater Chamber Events & Happenings |
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Join the Interim City Manager, City Council President, and the referendum team for a listening session about the upcoming Fire and EMS referendum that will be on the November 8th ballot in Whitewater. This meeting is for Chamber Partners only and a unique opportunity to interact with City personnel. Registration NOT required.
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Walworth County Off-the-Clock Networking Event
Business After Hours Mixer
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Let's Network Over Breakfast! |
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The Whitewater Area Chamber is hosting a Business Over Breakfast networking event on Friday, October 14th, 2022. |
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Vendor Opportunity still available! |
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Shop Small Saturday
Holiday Market
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Saturday, November 26th
Celebrating all things local, we will be kicking off the holiday season with a market and festivities! Shopping, music, treats, & more
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Community Announcements, Events & Activities |
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The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC) has a great event calendar on our website available for public use. We encourage all community partners to submit events to the calendar. Click the link below to see/access the calendar and the submission link. If you have questions please contact us at info@whitewaterchamber.com.
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City Meetings, Agendas & News |
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Art, Music & Theater Happenings |
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In October, the Whitewater Arts Alliance will be presenting a fantasy, folklore, and mythological exhibition during the spooky season.
Closing reception:
Friday, 10/28 @ 6 pm
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Show Dates:
10/7 - 10/30/22
Virtual Exhibition Dates:
10/29-11/27/22
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College of Arts & Communication |
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Matthew Onstad, trumpet &
Shuk-Ki Wong, piano
October 6 @ 7:30 pm
Light Recital Hall
Symphonic Wind Ensemble Chamber Music
October 9 @ 3:00 pm
Light Recital Hall
Perfect Wedding by Robin Hawdon
directed by Sara J. Griffin
October 11-14 @ 7:30 pm
October 15 & 16 @ 2:00pm
Barnett Theatre
Art and Design Mentor/Mentee Exhibition
September 19 - October 28
Crossman Gallery
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Exhibit by Jennifer Bastian
Aug. 8th-Sept. 28th, 2022
October 4-27, 2022
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Chamber Partner News & Information |
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Important Fall Semester Dates at UW-Whitewater
Home Football Games
Friday, October 14 @ 7 pm (UW Oshkosh, Family Fest)
Saturday, October 29 @ 1 pm (UW River Falls - Homecoming)
Saturday, November 12 @ 1 pm (UW Stevens Point)
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UW-Whitewater Homecoming Steering Committee seeking sponsors and parade entrants!
The UWW Homecoming Steering Committee invites Whitewater area businesses and organizations to participate in 2022's Decades-themed Homecoming Warhawks Rewind October 23-29, 2022! For as little as $100 you can be a part of this tradition. For details about becoming a sponsor go here. To sign up to be a parade entrant fill out this form. For questions contact the committee at homecoming@uww.edu.
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Many businesses in Whitewater are hiring right now! If you or someone you know is searching for work pass the word. Visit each business's website for details on the positions they are hiring for. |
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Education & Training Opportunities |
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Funding, Credit, Insurance, and More:
Money Smart Series
SBA's MoneySmart Series can help you make the most of your business funds and plan well for your business's future. SBA Wisconsin has teamed up with the SBA Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota offices to bring you this monthly series. Register today!
Organization Types,Sept 28, 1 PM Register
Financial Management Oct 12, 1 PM Register
Strong Business Credit, Oct 26, 1 pm Register
Risk Management- Planning for the Unexpected Nov 2, 1 PM Register
Insurance: Choices for Business, Nov 9, 1 pm Register
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SBA Learning Center
Start, pivot, or grow your small business with courses from SBA's Learning Center
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Ascent
Free learning platform for women
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Classes and Training from Partners
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Visit the American Express Shop Small Studio
Create & Download custom marketing materials
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Build, Grow, and Boost
Your Small Business Online
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Navigating how to effectively start or develop your business online can be overwhelming. We are here to help guide you through this process by identifying the best solutions for your unique e-commerce needs and providing you with a roadmap to implement an effective online strategy. |
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Entrepreneurship Education
Training Programs, Lending, Coaching, Financial Impact
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DHS Accepting Applications for Home and Community-Based Services Grants |
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has opened the first round of applications for $30 million in grant funding to support home and community-based services (HCBS). HCBS help older adults or those who have disabilities live independently in their community.
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The program is open to individuals and families who live in Wisconsin with overdue housing-related bills, both with and without a mortgage, who meet income and other eligibility requirements and have experienced a qualified economic hardship since January 21, 2020
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WI Emergency Rental Assistance Program |
The Wisconsin Emergency Rental Assistance Program (WERA) provides up to 15 months of assistance with current or overdue bills to help households that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic avoid eviction. More than 13,000 Wisconsinites have already received help with rent and utilities statewide. Despite the recent eviction ban extension due to rising COVID-19 cases, help is still available for eligible households through WISCAP agencies and Energy Services. The program is funded by the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program and administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration.
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24/7 Access to Small Business Resources
Initiate is an online business resource with over 100 interactive tools, templates, videos, and guides. Exclusively available to small businesses working with participating organizations, such as WWBIC. More details here!
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The WI State Bar Association is offering free legal consultation. For more information visit their Small Business Assistance program page.
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Answers to 8 Commonly Asked Questions About Business Credit |
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You may have questions about business credit, from how you get business credit to how to improve your business profile. Read this article for answers to eight commonly asked questions.
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Healthy Workplaces & Communities
Information to Help Keep Us Safe & Healthy
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The success of your business relies on the productivity and engagement of your employees. Health awareness and a safe workplace positively influence employee productivity, morale, and rapport which likely brings more success to your business. Our goals are to strengthen our partnerships throughout the communities we serve and provide employees with various opportunities to improve their health and well-being, and while having a little bit of fun through the health challenges below. |
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The Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce continues to provide regular updates and information for all of our newsletter subscribers and chamber partners. If you have business or community updates, events, or other informational items to share please let us know! Let's work together to keep Whitewater a great place to work, live, learn, celebrate, and grow! |
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The Chamber newsletter comes out every other week.
If you have items you want to put in the newsletter please get things to us early!
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Discover Whitewater
Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce
Whitewater, WI 53190
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