DWACC April 2023 Newsletter
A Word from the Director

The Chamber was offered a wonderful opportunity from Brad Schroeder, President/CEO of DMB Community Bank to move the Chamber Office to their building at 321 N. Main Street, DeForest! We will have two offices and the Boardroom to hold Chamber meetings!

We are preparing to move this spring and will keep you posted when we are officially in the new office space! It will take a bit of time to box up the many years of minutes, journals and files!

We are working with the DeForest Area Historical Society and plan to turn the Historical Lyster House back into Adeline's Hat Shop and create a historical walking tour from the John Englesby Gallery of Local History at the Library ~ to the Lyster House ~ to the DeForest Railroad Depot ~finishing at the Hanson-Newell-Bennett House Museum!
Stay tuned for more information!

Happy Spring!
Heike Compe
Executive Director, DWACC

Welcome Pete, Chad & Crew at
The hidden gem of Windsor. Here you can find good company, great cocktails, and the freshest food! Now Open on Tuesdays!



Welcome Michele Wesner Isagenix - Health & Wellness
Health & wellness leader changing people's lives with high quality, convenient nutrition.

We provide assisted living to seniors throughout Wisconsin, and offer a helping hand to support them in maintaining their dignity, independence & individuality.
Life is constantly changing, and chances are you are reading this because there has recently been a change in your life or the life of someone you hold near and dear to you.
We understand this isn’t something that comes easily. In a perfect world, we would all stay in our homes for as long as possible; however, when you or your loved one is no longer able to maintain independence in a safe, healthy way, assisted living is a great opportunity.
2023 Chamber Memberships

Thank you to the following businesses for your continued support! We look forward to another great year
Working Together ~ Growing Together
Renewals as of March 31st, 2023
A+ Storage DeForest, LLC
ABS Global, Inc.
ACE Hardware DeForest
Aflac - Sydney Maksymo
AKA Automotive, LLC
Alliant Energy
All-Stop DeForest
Alpine Liquors
American Family Insurance- The Lea Agency
American Girl
American Legion Olson-Grinde-O'Donnell Post 348
American Packaging Corporation
Anytime Fitness
Aranda's Mexican Restaurant
Art's Electric & Heating, Inc.
Athletico Physical Therapy
AVID Risk Solutions, Inc.
Badger Care Clinic
Badger Lawn Professionals, LLC
Bakke Chiropractic Clinic
Balanced Chiropractic and Wellness
BB Jack's DeForest
Beckman Builders LLC
Bell Ford Arlington
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 - Ashley Pilarowski
Century 21 Affiliated Madison - John Nelson
Chase Lumber and Fuel Company, Inc
Christ Lutheran Church
Clack Corporation
Comfort Inn & Suites
Conservancy Place - A Park Towne Development
Cornerstone Hotel Management, Inc
Cultivate Wealth
Culver's DeForest
Dan Chin Homes
Dane Buy Local
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
DEMCO, Inc.
Dirty Carpet Hooligan, LLC
DMB Community Bank
Doctor Asphalt, LLC
Dr. Amy Anderson Chiropractic, Craniosacral, & Lactation Counseling
Dragon Arts Group
Dwight & Bonnie Ziegler
EDGE Fitness
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
Fisher Family Dental
Fortifi Bank
Friends of the Yahara River Headwaters, Inc.
Genesis Hair & Day Spa
Gingerbread House
Golden Triangle Drifters
Green Acres Pet Resort
Group Health Cooperative
Heartland Credit Union
HOOPER
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
Kobussen Buses, LTD
Kwik Trip
Laffey, Sebranek, Auby & Ristau, S.C..
LegalShield
Livable Communities by Don Tierney
Lord of Love Lutheran
LT Heating & Air, LLC
Madison Gas and Electric/WPL
Madison Mallards
MBE CPAs
McMahan Insurance LLC
Mental Fitness 4 Teens
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
Old National Bank
ORBIS Corporation
Parks Automotive
Parkside Village - 55+ Community
Paulson & Associates, LLC
Paulson Development
Perfect Type & Print
Pharo Enterprises, LLC
Pick 'n Save #393
Rabuck Detailing
REG Madison, LLC
Renee Shroades Photography
Rodeside Grill & Catering
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 Bar Next Door
The Lone Girl Brewing Company
Titley Insurance Group
Top Notch Welding Inc.
Town of Vienna
Town Planner Calendar
TPC Wisconsin
TRICOR Insurance Inc.
Ultimate Leap Dance Center
UScellular
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
Wisdom & Wellness, LLC
Wishing Well Preschool & Childcare

State of the Chamber & Our Communities
2022 Chamber Awards
Thank you to Jane Cahill Wolfgram, Bill Chang, Bob Wipperfurth,
Rebecca Toetz and Kathy Williams for the wonderful presentations at
the State of the Chamber & Our Communities breakfast!

Congratulations to the 2022 Chamber Award Winners!
Volunteer of the Year

Rob Allen

A Hometown Hero!
New Venture of the Year

DC Imprints, Inc.

Chris Folbrecht & Dan Doebereiner
Non-Profit of the Year

Friends of the Yahara River Headwaters, Inc.
President, Dan Jardine
Friends of the Yahara River Headwaters Inc.

Board of Directors
Brenda & Justin Sargent,
Jim Simpson & Sam Martino
Organization Friend of Education

Blessings in a Backpack

Kathy Williams, Heather Treinen, Lana Ziegler, Cheryl Halloway & Monica Titley
Chamber Member of the Year

Mitch Amundson


Most Distinguished Organization

Christ Lutheran Church

Congratulations on your
175th Anniversary in our Community!
Health & Wellness Fair
Thank you to all the Businesses that were part of our first Health & Wellness Fair!

If you missed the Fair, please click on the links to learn more on how these businesses can assist you on your
Health & Wellness journey!
Sydney & Nick
Dr. Mike and Dr. Alex
Heather & Jenny
Bobbi, Lauren & Sarah
Jazmine & Julie
Apologies, that I didn't get to your table to take an individual photograph!
Group Health Cooperative, Pro Health + & Gabriell Hamele - C21 Affiliated
and Live Totally Well Health Co!
Dr. Zach
Lake Windsor Country Club
Wonderful Venue!
Thank you!
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
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.

11:30am: Check-in / Networking
12:00pm: Lunch Served by Rodeside Catering
12:05pm: Announcements
12:15pm: Presentation
12:45pm: Q&A
1:00pm: Closing

Catering by Rodeside Grill Catering
Club Wrap, Caesar Wrap, Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette & Ranch Dressing

Register HERE

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! 



4th of July Celebration 2023!
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 activities for families to do for free!

Sponsorship Registration
Current Sponsors
Signature Sponsor of Fireworks
Independence Sponsor

Independence Sponsor

Schedule of Events at this time!
Super-Sized Chamber Networking Event!
Save the Date for the Chamber Mega Mixer on Thursday, May 11th, 5-7pm at Dahmen's at Hawk's Landing!

Expand your connections at the Multi-Chamber Mega Mixer!


Greater Madison - Verona ~ Mt. Horeb ~ Madison ~ Sun Prairie ~ Cottage Grove ~ Madison Black ~ Monona/East Side ~ DeForest Windsor ~ Fitchburg ~ Waunakee ~ Open ~ Wisconsin LGBT
Member News & Events
Pop-Up Poetry April 1-30
April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, we have partnered with different locations around DeForest and each one has posted a poem. A list of locations with poems is below:
  • Norski Nutrition
  • The Poppy Seed
  • Village of Deforest
  • DeForest-Windsor Area Chamber of Commerce
  • DeForest Area Public Library
  • Sage Apothecary
  • Hometown Pharmacy
  • Windsor Breads
  • Branch + Daughter
  • Mousehouse Cheesehaus

This is also part of our National Library Month Bingo. 
Event Audience: All Ages
Easter Scramble - Annual Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 2nd
at Lake Windsor Country Club
Thank you to Essential Family Vision & Terra Firma Realty - The Mike Coke Team for sponsoring the Annual Egg Hunt!

With Easter just a hop, skip, and a jump away, we want to let you know the Annual Easter Scramble is happening April 2nd.

For kids ages 0-9, get ready to scramble for your Easter eggs and even win one of our prize Easter baskets by collecting a golden, silver, or bronze ticket in 3 lucky eggs!
This event will take place at Lake Windsor Country Club, meeting at the Clubhouse. The arrival time is between 12:15-12:45pm and kickoff is at 1pm. There will be different scrambles differing by age groups: Ages 0-3, 4-6, and 7-9.

Don't forget to bring your baskets!
Spring Election!
Polls are Open from 7:00am to 8:00pm

Town of Vienna Residents: INFO
Vienna Town Hall:
7161 County Road I, DeForest, WI 53532 

Village of DeForest Residents: INFO
Voting Locations
Wards 1-5, 11: Vote at Village Hall, 120 S. Stevenson Street
Wards 6-10, 12-15: Vote at DeForest Area Public Library, 203 Library Street
Village of Windsor Residents: INFO
Voting Locations
Wards 1-5 Vote at Windsor Municipal Building, 4084 Mueller Road, Deforest, WI 53532
Wards 6-14 Vote at Lake Windsor Country Club, 4628 Golf Drive, Windsor, WI 53598
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites you to attend the second round of advisory committee meetings for the I-39/90/94 Corridor Study from Madison to Wisconsin Dells. For this round of advisory committee meetings, we plan to present the same information at the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), and the Local Officials Advisory Committee (LOAC) and have therefore decided to combine the meetings and offer two times to allow for flexibility of schedules. The combined advisory committee meetings will be held at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, via Microsoft Teams; please feel free to attend at either time. The meetings will be held virtually and will begin promptly with a presentation to provide participants with information and updates on this study. The presentation will be followed by a roundtable discussion to solicit feedback and comments.

To join the meetings for full video and audio, access the meeting via your web browser, Teams app, or mobile device by visiting the following links below. For audio access only, participants can call into the meeting by phone via the numbers provided below. You will hear the presentation and be able to ask questions but will not be able to view the presentation.

You may join by one of two options below:

2:00 p.m. Meeting Option
Microsoft Teams Link: Click here. Phone number (608) 571-2209 phone conference ID 812 582 304#
(Click here to add this meeting to your calendar)

6:00 p.m. Meeting Option
Microsoft Teams Link: Click here. Phone number (608) 571-2209, phone conference ID 214 833 605#
(Click here to add this meeting to your calendar)

The primary purpose of these meetings is for WisDOT to share and receive feedback on conceptual alternatives for interchanges along the corridor.

Interested persons unable to attend the scheduled meetings and would like to find out more, please contact me at (608) 246-3803 or via email at Frank.Pritzlaff@dot.wi.gov. You may also visit the website by going to tinyurl.com/InterstateStudy or by scanning the QR code with your smart phone on the attached letter.

The Aging Brain: A Learning Series
Brain Health & Aging 
Thursday, April 6 at 3:00pm

Have you ever walked into a room and forgot why you are there? Join us to find out what happens to our brains as we get older and learn more about ways to keep our brains healthy. 

Presented By: Ellen Taylor, ADRC of Dane County 
 
This program is part of The Aging Brain: A Learning Series. An informational series hosted by DeForest Area Public Library and The DeForest-Windsor Dementia Friendly Communities.
More programs include: 

These sessions are scheduled to be in person at the DeForest Area Public Library.
Hybrid option is available upon request. Please contact Erin Dedin at 608-846-5482. 
Respite care can be arranged upon request. Please contact Natalie Raemisch at 608-846-9469.
Lord of Love Lutheran Church Easter Egg Hunt
on Saturday, April 8th at 10am
105 Paradise Circle, DeForest
Come join the Lord of Love Lutheran Church for their annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children and their families are invited to help us find thousands of candy filled eggs on our property. The morning starts with a devotion, then outside to find eggs and stay after for fun games and activities.

There is no charge and you don't have to sign up. Bring your Easter basket!

DeForest and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Drive Details:
Site: DeForest Area Community and Senior Center
Address: DeForest Area Community & Senior Center,
505 North Main Street, Deforest, WI, 53532
Room Name: Community Room
Date: Tuesday, April11, 2023
Time: 01:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Nicole Rundahl
Blood Program Leader Phone Number:


The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) invites you to attend the second public involvement meeting for the 67 mile I-39/90/94 Corridor Study in Dane, Columbia, Sauk and Juneau counties between Madison and Wisconsin Dells. There will be two opportunities to participate. Both meetings will be held in open house format and provide participants the same information. You may attend anytime between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.

The purpose of the meeting is for WisDOT to provide updates and gather public input on the corridor study including:
  • Purpose and need.
  • Mainline and interchange alternatives with a range of transportation impacts and solutions.
U.S. Secret Service Research, Analysis and Key Findings of Averted and Targeted Violence on April 18th at the American Family Headquarters in Madison
The AM session will be geared towards schools (School Safety teams/Administrators, Law Enforcement/SROS, School Psychologists and Mental Health/Threat Assessment Teams )
PM session will be geared to our Safety Partners in the Community – Business Security/Administration, Houses of Worship Leadership/Safety Teams, Human Resources, First Responders, Counselors, Threat Assessment Teams and Mental Health Teams.
For questions or additional information, please contact:
Myra Longfield at 608-250-5461 or
or Josalyn Longley at longley@danesheriff.com
Village of DeForest Strategic Plan: Community Workshop
DeForest residents, community members and business partners are invited to attend a Community Workshop on Thursday, April 20th from 4:30pm – 6:30pm at the DeForest Area High School: North Commons.
The workshop event will provide an informal opportunity for you to share your thoughts on community needs and improvements. Interactive stations will be led by Village of DeForest Staff and consultants from Allyson Brunette Consulting. This event is passive and ongoing throughout the afternoon, feel free to stop by for 15-20 minutes throughout the duration to share your feedback!
As a member of our community we also invite you to also participate in an online survey and interactive mapping tool using the link: https://deforest.mysocialpinpoint.com/strategic-plan.
The survey and mapping tool will be available March 23 – April 17 for community input.

April Volunteer Opportunities
Join the Village of Windsor Parks & Conservancy Committee and Staff for the planting of trees purchased with grant money received from the Wisconsin Alliant Energy Community Tree Program and One Million Trees Initiative in conjunction with Trees Forever.

Date: Friday, April 28, 2023 at 10 am

Where: Morrisonville Ball Park, 4729 CTH DM, Morrisonville

Who: Community members are invited to hear a proclamation reading on Arbor Day, see a demonstration from the Parks & Conservancy Manager on properly planting a tree and then help with planting the trees. Volunteers will need to fill out a Release Form. There will be copies available on site.

Volunteer at the Token Creek Conservancy work day. Volunteers will help to clear brush, remove invasive species, skim algae off ponds, stain a pier and clean kiosks.

Date: Saturday, April 22 from 9 am to Noon

Where: Elmer and Edna Culver Entrance of the Token Creek Conservancy, 3667 Egre Rd., DeForest

Who: All are invited to come and participate. Volunteers will need to fill out a Release Form. There will be copies available on site. Wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. Please bring water as there is no water on site. Some areas that you will be volunteering may not have a bathroom. View the general volunteering instructions for more details.

The Dragon Arts Group is gearing up for the 2023 Dragon Art Fair to be held Saturday, June 3rd!  There are many ways to become a Dragon Art Fair sponsor - sending a check, volunteering your time, offering in-kind services, providing giveaways or silent auction items. 

We will be back at Fireman’s Park with your favorite artists (as well as many new ones!) We have booked Kelly Roose and Elizabeth Mary, two country/pop musicians fresh from the Bratfest stage, as well as others, and of course, the fan favorite stilt walkers from Wild Rumpus in Mazomanie!  We currently have 95 artists and food vendors registered and have designed a layout which will allow us to provide a guest experience.  

The silent auction is our biggest fundraiser with 50+ items donated by our generous artists as well as community supporters. It helps us grant up to three scholarships to DeForest High School students seeking arts related college degrees. These scholarships are average between $500-$1000 and we’d like to give more!

The Dragon Arts Group appreciates your support of this event and hope you will consider making a contribution. A donation form is included for your convenience. If you would you like to learn more about the art fair, our organization or volunteer opportunities, please contact me at (608) 846-8891, check us out on the Dragon Arts Group Facebook or Instagram page, or check out our website at www.dragonartsgroup.org.

Merry Poast and Julie Wills
Co-Founders
Dragon Arts Group


Click to download Dragon Art Fair Sponsorship Information HERE

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Keeping the Connection Sponsor
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
Signature Sponsors