DWACC December 2022 Newsletter |
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Welcome New Members, Chamber Holiday Party, Nominations, New LLC Law, Holiday Passport, WI Future Summit, Winterfest, Member News & Events! |
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Chamber Holiday Party
Thursday, December 1st
5:30 to 8:30pm at TPC Wisconsin
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Join us for the Chamber Holiday Party!
On Thursday, December 1st, enjoy an evening of camaraderie, fun and games at TPC Wisconsin (formerly known as Cherokee Country Club) with dueling pianos, free beer, wine and appetizers!
Entertainment by Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos sponsored by TDS Telecom, DMB Community Bank, Milz Health Group and Titley Insurance Group and Sanimax USA, LLC! Thank you!!!
Beer is being sponsored by The Lone Girl Brewing Company! Thank you, Kevin Abercrombie!
Wine samples from Harbor Ridge Winery in Door County sponsored by
Chris Folbrecht, co-owner of Harbor Ridge Winery & co-owner of DC Imprints, Inc. Thank you, Chris!
Ugly Sweater Contest (optional but recommended) winners (one male, one female) will take home Chamber Bucks!
Late registrations always welcome to join the fun!
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Thank you to our Sponsors! |
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2022 Awards Nominations for
Chamber Member of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Non-Profit of the Year
New Venture of the Year
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Wisconsin's New LLC Statue
What does it mean and what should you opt to do?
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In April , Governor Evers signed Act 258 (“New LLC Law”) into law, repealing and recreating Chapter 183 the Wisconsin Uniform Limited Liability Company Law, which governs limited liability companies (“LLC”).
The New LLC Law’s provisions will apply to LLCs formed on or after January 1, 2023. Existing LLCs have the option to opt-in to the New LLC Law prior to the effective date or they may also opt-out of the New LLC Law and continue to be subject to the prior law. A third option is for the LLC members to do nothing, neither opt-in nor opt-out of the New LLC Law. What should you do?
If you missed the webinar, please contact Heike for the presentation slides.
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Dane Buy Local Holiday Passport
November 1st - December 19th
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Pick up a Holiday Passport at the Chamber, the participating businesses or download one, spend $10 at any of the participating businesses, share your receipt with Dane Buy Local Lieneke@danebuylocal.com and you will be entered into weekly drawings to win gift cards from participating businesses from all over Dane County!
Our Local Participating Businesses:
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Dane Buy Local's Soups On program is back
supporting local restaurants!
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Soups are fresh-frozen in Quart containers, and are available for purchase weekly, Wednesday through Saturday, for pick-up or delivery the following Tuesday.
Pick up at FEED Kitchens (1219 N. Sherman Ave., Madison), 4:00-5:30p.
Delivery is $12 to Fitchburg, Madison, Middleton, Monona, Verona, Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, McFarland, Oregon, Stoughton, Cross Plains, Waunakee, DeForest & Windsor, between 1:00-6:00pm.
Check every Wednesday morning for new soup offerings! HERE
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Main Street Bounceback Grant deadline 12/31/22 |
Gov. Tony Evers recently announced that an additional $25 million will be invested into the Main Street Bounceback Grant Program, bringing the governor’s total investment into the program to $100 million.
Gov. Evers’ Main Street Bounceback program, which provides $10,000 to recipients to help them move or expand into vacant commercial spaces, has now supported more than 6,600 small businesses and nonprofits in communities in all 72 counties in Wisconsin.
The deadline to apply for a Main Street Bounceback Grant has been extended to December 31, 2022. Grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until all the funds are disbursed.
Grant funds are available as part of the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) and distributed by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) regional partners. Businesses must apply through the partner organization for the region in which they are located.
The program is open to new or existing businesses opening a new location or expanding operations in a vacant commercial property where the lease commences, or sales contract closes, on or after January 1, 2021, and on or before December 31, 2022.
Contact Heike if you are applying for the grant and need an Acknowledgement Letter.
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Applications for Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards are now due on December 7
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The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award (MOTY) program is an annual recognition of excellence in manufacturing. It celebrates the successes of manufacturers in the state: their innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction and quality jobs.
The deadline for manufacturers to complete the application has been extended to December 7.
Companies are placed in four size categories based on company-wide employee count. Self-nominations are encouraged.
Nominees are celebrated and winners are revealed at a black-tie awards ceremony on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. Visit the MOTY website to learn more and review the required application information.
To submit your application, please click below or contact Nick Novak at nnovak@wmc.org with any questions.
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Future Wisconsin Summit
December 8, 2022
9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison, WI
WMC Foundation’s Future Wisconsin Project addresses our state’s long-term systemic, economic challenges. With partner representation from business, government and education, this program seeks to bring all stakeholders of the economy to the table to develop solutions we can all implement. Last year, the project released Wisconsin 2035 to detail the challenges facing Wisconsin’s business community and propose potential solutions for long-standing economic growth. The publication identifies the workforce shortage as the biggest problem facing Wisconsin’s business community, and how to tackle it through attraction, retention and expansion. The Future Wisconsin Summit is the yearlong culmination of the project’s work and its impact on the direction of our state’s economy.
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WWBIC offering class on Wednesday, December 7th
from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Cashflow, Cashflow, Cashflow!
When it comes to owning a business, understanding how cash flows in and out of your business, how to complete a cashflow statement, and how to review cashflow and projections are vital to your success. Join us and learn how to enhance your business’s financial strategy and decrease financial risk.
This in-person class is FREE!
WWBIC
2300 S. Park Street Ste 113
Madison, WI 53713
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Awesome Shrimp Sale by the DeForest Windsor Lions Club |
Awesome Shrimp Sale Just In Time for the Holidays.
These go FAST! Order early to ensure you have have Awesome Colossal Shrimp for the holidays!
Get your AWESOME COLOSSAL SHRIMP for the Holidays and help us support local charities!
Only $32 for 2 pounds of Awesome Colossal Shrimp!
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Stop by the Library's Community Room during Winterfest to make some festive ornaments from 10am to 12pm
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Come and try out games for all ages (2+) at our Winterfest activity! We're featuring games the whole family can play.
This month our program hours are extended so you can stop in before or after Ornament making with Miss Emily.
Feel free to bring a game to teach and play. Games we'll provide include: Astro Trash, Life, Connect Four, matching games, Chess, Flapjack Flipout, Uno, Dominos, Fluxx, Hi Ho! Cherry-O, and more
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Winter Golf Lessons Available
Starting December 1st
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Blood Drive December 20th from 1:00 to 6;00pm
at the DeForest Area Community & Senior Center
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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: Fireplace Room
Date: Tue Dec 20, 2022
Time: 1:00: PM - 6:00: 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!
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.
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Support our Olson-Grinde-O'Donnell American Legion Post 348
Purchase a Bucky Book
Dick Snortum: 608-846-4471
Rich Hankins: 608-842-0620
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PCF Insurance is proud to welcome Milz Health Group, a full-service health insurance agency providing coverage to Medicare-eligible individuals and coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
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Athletico Physical Therapy is opening a clinic right inside our Deforest Anytime Fitness on December 12th.
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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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Looking to Hire?
Post your Positions on the Chamber Website!
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Click and Check out the
Member 2 Member Deals!
Have one to offer? Contact Heike
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Thank you to our 2022 Signature Sponsors!
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 and 2022! Contact Heike to learn more!
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