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Dear Chamber Members-
Spring is a time for renewal and regrowth - warmer weather, spring blooms and maybe a visit by the Easter bunny. There is also excitement in the air as vaccines become more available and communities are beginning to once again book events for the Summer. Maybe these events will look a bit different, but a way to bring together community members and support our local businesses in a safe manner is a welcomed change. Here in Grafton, the Chamber is busy looking at ways to safely run our Farmers' Market, Ladies Night Out, the Food Truck Tour as well as hosting fireworks for the 4th of July holiday. It will be so good to see some of these events back in action and to see you all enjoying each other’s company in our great Grafton community.
No doubt that this past year has been a challenge for folks, but many will look back at the time as a resurrection of the family unit and a general slowdown in our lifestyles. It has also been a time for learning new social meeting platforms and hosting events virtually. For sure, the social media world has become important for retaining relationships, both personal and business alike.
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest – Of course we all recognize these as social media platforms, but do you know how to use them to best reach your businesses target market? Our talented Chamber staff has put together some educational training sessions that can assist you while you try to navigate the ever changing virtual world. I know that I learned a lot during their second presentation “Social Media Marketing”. Missed it? Catch up by watching the presentations on YouTube – I’m sure that you will find value in the material – and also look to sign up for the third session held later in April. It will be time well spent!
Finally, please take some time to reflect on this last year and make a nomination for Outstanding Business, Business Person and/or Community Partner. Information about how to nominatee is included within this newsletter and can also be found on the Chamber’s website. We are asking that all nominations be submitted by Friday, April 16th so that recipients of the awards can be honored at this year’s Annual meeting, to be held late May/early June. More information to come!
Here’s to lots more warm and sunny days ahead! Wishing you a safe and Happy Easter,
Mary Karnitz
Chamber President
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April Fool's Day
Thursday, April 1st
Good Friday
Friday, April 2nd
Easter
Sunday, April 4th
World Health Day
Wednesday, April 7th
Ramadan
Monday, April 12th
income Taxes Due
Thursday, April 15th
Earth Day
Thursday, April 22nd
Website & SEO Webinar
Thursday, April 22nd
Arbor Day
Friday, April 30th
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Falls Road between
Wisconsin & 1st Avenues
will closed for construction which began on Monday, March 29th.
Access for businesses will be directly from Wisconsin Avenue.
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In case you missed them...
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Please view the Village of Grafton's
Development Newsletter for March 2021
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Were you unable to attend
Part Two: Social Media Marketing?
Don't worry-- you can watch the full webinar on the GACC's YouTube Channel! CLICK HERE TO WATCH
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We have created a Covid-19 Update page as a resources for chamber members, businesses, and community members to access. You'll be able to find information regarding updated hours and policies about restaurants & bars, medical services, retail, attractions, hospitality and financial institutions in Grafton.
If you have information about your business that you would like us to update, please email Annalise Kannenberg at celebrate@grafton-wi.org with the details.
Furthermore, this provides a central hub to helpful links from state and federal officials regarding tax credits, small business loans, Covid-19 F&Q's and so much more. Click on the button to access the Covid-19 Updates website.
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The Southesastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SEWRPC) is inviting all working-age residents (approximately 18-65 years old) to participate in an important regional survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on employee community & remote work trends in Southeastern Wisconsin.
This survey consists of 12 questions and will take about 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey link will be open for responses from Wednesday, March 17 through Friday, April 23, 2021. All responses are completely confidential. An analysis of the survey results will be posted to SEWRPC’s website later this spring or summer.
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The Smokin' C's BBQ
Chad Cooke
1581 Swallow Dr.
Grafton, WI 53024
262-957-0301
The Smokin' C's BBQ & Rotisserie Championship competition BBQ food, trailer vending, catering, weddings, corporate & private parties.
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Aurora Medical Center in Grafton is expanding to add a new 16-bed, 8,000 square-foot modular medical observation unit. The addition will seamlessly integrate with the existing building and will fulfill a vital need to enhance the community’s access to comprehensive medical care. This expansion will allow us to increase our capacity quickly and our ability to provide safe, high-quality, compassionate care to help our community live well. CLICK HERE FOR MORE UPDATES FROM AURORA
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Balance Inc. is excited to be providing a Summer Recreation Program for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This program relies on volunteers and underwriters to adopt activity days. Please click here to VIEW MORE DETIALS.
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Bublitz Creative is available to work with Chamber members looking to implement things they learned during the Chamber Member Marketing Series. Now that you've learned about these marketing tips, Bublitz Creative may help you carry out some of these ideas. Click here to VIEW MORE DETIALS.
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Connect Cell/U.S. Cellular is proud to sponsor nonprofit K-12 youth organizations through the Community Connections Program. Earn up to $1,000 online to help your child's club or team thrive. CLICK HERE to learn more. Official rules apply.
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The Cedarburg Grafton Rotary Ride bicycling event will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, with the start and finish at Cedar Creek Park in Cedarburg. The ride benefits the
Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Foundation's technical scholarship
fund, and is open to the public.. All riding abilities are encouraged to participate. 10, 25, 45, and 65-mile routes are being planned along with a virtual ride. So tune up your bike and get your family and friends together for this fun-filled event! Click Here to learn more.
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Cornerstone Community Bank is hosting a Buddy Basket drive for veterans, as part of the Wisconsin Bankers Association's Power of Community Week. The Buddy Basket program will be distributed by the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative. Find out what supplies are being collected and where you can donated CLICK HERE to learn more.
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Eaton's Fresh Pizza of Grafton is offering a Chicken Stir Fry Pizza for the April Pizza of the month. Find out what toppings are on it CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE.
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Fire Ridge Golf Club would like fellow Chamber members to save the date of Saturday, June 26th, 2021 for the 41st Worm Burner Open. The event has four divisions and will include beverage holes, dinner, a raffle and an auction. CLICK HERE to view the flier for further details,
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The Grafton School District's Performing Arts Department at Grafton High School is inviting chamber members to support the 2021 virtual performance of Disney's High School Musical happening the weekend of May 21st, 2021. CLICK HERE to find out HOW TO sponsor the performing arts at GHS!
Grafton High School's Community Service Program offers students the opportunity to volunteer in our community. If your organization is in need of volunteers for specific events or has ongoing opportunities, please CLICK HERE for more information.
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The Grafton American Legion Auxiliary is holding an Honor Our Veterans Yard Sign sale. This is open to everyone in our community. There are three different types of yard signs available for purchase. CLICK HERE FOR AN ORDER FORM
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Hometown Heating & Air (formerly TemperaturePro) is pleased to announce its new name in order to better represent the company, while providing the same local ownership and dedicated staff. Click here for more.
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Kohler Credit Union invites Chamber members to swing into spring with a low rate vehicle loan. In the market for an automobile, motorcycle, boat or RV? KCU is currently offering vehicle loan rates as low at 1.89% APR* for up to 84 months with no payment for 90 days!* Offer is valid on purchases or refinancing from another lender. CLICK HERE to learn more about offer details!
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KKomfort Heating and Cooling Spring Special
Spring is in the air, and that means the hot summer days are in our future! Make sure your HVAC system is ready to keep
you cool! Schedule a preseason check today and receive a $10 Coupon to Flipside Cafe & Grill. CLICK HERE for details.
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Neutral Ground will be offering a summer champ for children this year. The camp, hosted at St. Joseph Parish & School, will welcome kids ages 5 to 12 and is only $30 to register. CLICK HERE to read their flyer for more information.
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Ozaukee County Jail Literacy Program is proud to be celebrating its 29th Anniversary on Thursday, April 8th, 2021. The OCJLP invites all fellow Chamber members to help us mark the special occasion by making a tax-deductible donation. All proceeds to our non-profit organization go towards helping support our mission of offering educational opportunities to incarcerated adults, in order to reduce recidivism in Wisconsin.
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Your Chamber is a proud Silver Sponsor of Ozaukee Economic Development's 2021 OED Outreach Event will be held on Thursday, May 12th, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at The Watermark at Shully's in Thiensville. CLICK HERE. for details.
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Ozaukee Family Services are you a parent looking to reduce, treat, or prevent emotional challenges in your child(ren)? If so, check out our Incredible Years program. It is a FREE 7-week program designed to increase children’s self-esteem, reduce conflict in the home, and promote a strong and healthy family through a positive and nurturing approach. The program also allows parents to build a support network with other parents experiencing similar challenges. We’ll meet on Wednesdays from April 14 to May 26, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. We will be meeting in-person and will be practicing social distancing; masks will be required. To register, or for more details, go CLICK HERE.
Stress Management Support Groups for middle school aged girls and boys are being offered in-person at the Grafton office. Groups will be small, social distancing will be maintained and masks will be required. Click Here to read more.
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