DWACC January 2023 Newsletter

A Word from the Director Wishing you a Healthy and Happy New Year! We are so excited for the Chamber to be celebrating our 60th Anniversary of our Incorporation! Watch for more highlights on our Anniversary throughout the year! We look forward to holding all of our favorite community events, plus new ones! 4th of July Celebration WindsorFest 2nd Annual Kite Festival Community Expo & Job Fair - BACK AGAIN! Health & Wellness Expo - NEW! Wine Walk - NEW! Member Events: State of the Chamber & Our Communities & Chamber Awards Breakfast - March 16th at Comfort Inn & Suites Chamber Golf Classic - June 8th, at Lake Windsor Country Club Networking Events, quarterly with multiple Chambers Holiday Party Professional Development: Lunch & Learn events Leadership Series through Madison College - Spring & Fall Courses We are happy to be updating our Chamber Master program to offer you and your business more enhanced features in 2023! You can amplify your member directory profile on the Chamber website and allow online payments with ease. Video We are excited to update the Chamber website to make it more user friendly and will be offering business banner Ads on the Chamber website, to be included in Chamber emails and newsletters. Please contact Heike if you would be interested in promoting your business! We are members of the WCCE (Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives) which provides the tools and resources to assist our Chamber to become more effective by sharing resources and connections. We are also members of WMC (Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce), where we share important legislative information with you and are able to sign on to important letters of support to the legislature to enhance our business voice along with other Chambers around the State to make a difference for our local businesses. Always looking for grants and funding to assist you in making your business continue to grow stronger. The DeForest Windsor Area Chamber strives to provide valued benefits and promotions of our members! We are thankful for your continued support and look forward to offering more opportunities to highlight our members this coming year! Working Together ~ Growing Together Thank you for your continued support! Heike Compe

Chamber News and Events

State of the Chamber and Our Communities and Chamber Awards Breakfast Join us on Thursday, March 16th for our annual meeting with 2022 highlights from the Chamber, the Village of DeForest, Village of Windsor and the DeForest Area School District. We will be presenting 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 Learn More

2021 Chamber Awards

Most Distinguished Business Chase Lumber 125 Years

Non-Profit of the Year Norski Nibbles

Volunteer of the Year Dale Meixner

Chamber Member of the Year TDS Telecom

New Venture of the Year Branch + Daughter

Educator Friend of Business Debbie Brewster

State of American Business 2023 January 12, 2023 at 10am CT Join business leaders from across the country and around the world for the U.S. Chamber’s premier annual event where we will explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in 2023, and beyond.  During this high-level virtual dialogue, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark will outline the Chamber’s priorities, discuss the role of government in advancing smart policy, and highlight the role of business-led innovation to chart a bright path forward for our nation and its people. In addition, the event will feature dynamic conversations with a range of American business leaders from small business owners to Fortune 500 executives. Learn More HERE 

Member News and Events

SAVE THE DATE Ribbon Cutting & Open House at Anytime Fitness DeForest on January 26th at 4pm! Join us in celebrating the collaboration of Athletico Fitness Therapy opening there services in Anytime Fitness DeForest! Learn More

Lord of Love Lutheran Church Blood Drive on January 19th, 12pm to 5pm Give Blood on Thursday, January 19th, from 12pm to 5pm at the Lord of Love Lutheran Church located at 105 Paradise Circle, DeForest. Following your donation enjoy sandwiches, homemade soup and dessert in the lower level of the church.  Sign up to donate blood HERE

DeForest Hometown Pharmacy has many new programs coming out so be sure to register for their newsletter, and follow on social media! If you have any questions, contact Heather Anderson

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: Focus on Manufacturing Breakfast Friday, February 17 | 7:00 - 9:30 AM The Pfister Hotel | Milwaukee, WI Our Focus on Manufacturing Breakfast will highlight important issues facing manufacturers in 2023! Our keynote speaker will be followed by a reaction panel of Wisconsin manufacturing executives. The panel will discuss energy challenges and other issues impacting manufacturers in 2023. Register Here

Visit our Community Websites for more Information & Upcoming Events

DeForest Windsor Area Chamber DeForest Area School District DeForest Area Community & Senior Center DeForest Area Public Library DeForest Area Historical Society Town of Burke Town of Leeds Town of Vienna Village of DeForest Village of Windsor DeForest Times Tribune Do you have an Event, Job Posting, Member 2 Member Deal or News to Share? Please contact Heike

Looking to Hire? Post your Positions on the Chamber Website! Click and Check out the Member 2 Member Deals! Have one to offer? Contact Heike

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!

Signature Sponsors

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