"The bad news is time flies . . .the good news is you're the pilot!"
~Michael Altshuler~
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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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Whitewater Chamber Events & Happenings |
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This year, 2022, is the Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce's 80th Anniversary! We are super excited to celebrate being a part of the Whitewater community for this long. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our partners and the whole community. Stay tuned!
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The Discover Whitewater office is once again participating in the Wisconsin Big Bundle Up! This program is a statewide collection organized by the WI Department of Tourism.
We are inviting residents to drop off new or gently used coats, sweaters, hats, mittens, and other warm clothing through Friday, January 7th. Items can be dropped off at our offices in downtown Whitewater at 150 W. Main Street between 9 am and 5 pm Monday-Friday.
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Community Events & Announcements |
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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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Helping our Community Flourish through your Donation...
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The Whitewater Community Foundation (WCF) invites you to join us by investing in Whitewater. Our mission, "to enhance the quality of life in the Whitewater area through educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent expenditures", depends on the generosity of people like you.
A gift from you provides necessary funding for Community Action Grants given twice a year. Your donation to WCF supports programs such as the Starin Park Inclusive Playground Equipment, the Whitewater Dog Park, the Storybook Walk along Trippe Lake, and so much more to improve the community we live in.
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To do your part in helping our community, donate by simply sending a check made payable to Whitewater Community Foundation at P.O. Box 428, Whitewater, WI 53190 or . . . |
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UWW to offer free Vaccination Clinics at the Whitewater & Rock County Campuses |
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Arts, Music & Theater Happenings |
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Inevitable Juxtapositions
January 12-February 24
Artist: D.K. Palecek
Reception: January 26 • 6:00 PM
Light refreshments provided
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College of Arts & Communication
Departments of Music, Theater & Dance
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Benjamin Whitcomb & MyungHee Chung Duo
January 27, 2022 @ 7:30 pm
Light Recital Hall | Program
Cellist Benjamin Whitcomb and pianist Myung Hee Chung will perform three spectacularly beautiful sonatas by Widor, Lalo, and Schumann. Despite their beauty, these pieces are not well known, so don't miss this rare opportunity to hear these gems from the 19th century.
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The Whitewater Arts Alliance invites you to join their remarkable cultural collective and become a member!
WAA Member benefits include:
- Reduced fees to participate in our exhibits (including free Member Show Highlight in Nov/Dec)
- Reduced prices on wonderful workshops
- Announcements about exhibit/workshop opportunities from other artists and local organizations
- Supporting community events like solo shows, group shows, community theatre, our annual Savory Sounds Concert Series, and more!
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Chamber Partner News & Information |
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Jennifer Visser's
Statefarm Office
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Eastern WI Water Conditioning, Burlington |
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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. Some of the images below have documents linked to them. |
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Education & Training Opportunities |
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Partner Training Opportunities
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11 Sales Techniques to Help Grow Your Small Business |
Together in Innovation: Inner Space and Outer Space
The US Patent and Trademark Office is offering a free online event on Wednesday, January 26th. They are inviting all innovators and entrepreneurs to join them for the first installment of their Together in Innovation series.
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Entrepreneurship Education
Training Programs Lending, Coaching, Financial Impact
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The Business Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin has initiated a program to provide free legal consultation on business matters to small businesses and their owners. This free consultation is provided virtually so this service is accessible statewide.
Business owners and organizations needing free non-litigation business law services they could not otherwise afford can set up a virtual appointment with a volunteer attorney with business law experience. The Section is particularly interested in assisting those who are low-income or serving low-income communities. Please see Small business assistance which outlines the program and the process.
Services: Eligible participants can receive brief assistance on a wide variety of business law matters including:
- Finance and lending
- Insurance claims/coverage
- Commercial leases and contracts
- Tax
- Labor and employment
- Real estate
- Commercial debtor/creditor
- Regulatory compliance, including privacy and COVID-19 related requirements
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Build, Grow, and Boost
Your Small Business Online
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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The online wholesale marketplace connecting independent retailers and brands around the world.
The company, founded by former Square employees, helps shop owners find and buy wholesale items to stock their shelves. Faire is trying to modernize how these retailers operate. So out with the trade shows and stacks of pending purchase orders, in with the sleek, digital retail marketplace. And, a great way for small businesses to sell their product to a wider audience too!
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Grant Programs Now Accepting Applications |
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$10,000 Main Street Bounceback Grants Applications Open! |
Applications open through 6/30/22 |
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Diverse Business Investment Grant Program - Applications Now Open!
The Diverse Business Investment Grant Program will provide an additional $37.5 million to community development financial institutions (CDFIs), for grants to small and micro-businesses that are owned by members of communities that were historically denied access to capital and those that were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.
The application period opened on November 29, 2021, and will close on January 14, 2022.
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Diverse Business Assistance Grant Program - Applications Now Open!
The $37.5 million Diverse Business Assistance Grant Program will provide support to ethnic and diverse chambers of commerce and other collaboratives that provide technical assistance and services to businesses that have historically been denied access to capital and are owned by members of communities disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
The application period opened on November 29, 2021, and will close on January 14, 2022.
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Broadband Expansion Grants - Applications Now Open!
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is now accepting grant applications for the FY22 Broadband Expansion Grant Program. This latest program is funded through the state budget.
The application period opened on December 1 and will close on March 17, 2022.
Altogether, under Governor Evers’ leadership, state broadband expansion grants and federal funds for broadband projects have provided or are going to offer access to new or improved broadband services to more than 300,000 homes and businesses.
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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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Healthy Workplaces & Communities
Information & Updates to Keep Our Community Safe & Healthy
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If you or a business you know are in need of assistance please reach out!
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We’re here to answer your vaccination questions.
We’re connecting Wisconsin business owners with experts in employment law, human resources, and financial management to provide timely insights on how to bring COVID-19 vaccination into your organization. The 5-episode Wisconsin Employer Vaccine Forum will tackle common questions, like “Can employers require the COVID vaccine?” and highlight the dos and don’ts all business owners should consider. The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is here to help you safely and successfully navigate the pandemic recovery.
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New County Recognition Program
Businesses that follow the County's Covid-19 Guidelines benefit the community in the following ways:
- Supports a sooner return to normal post-pandemic
- Help keep businesses open and thriving.
- Reduces risk of illness among employees (Less sick time/time off taken)
- Allows for other businesses to observe and implement best practices in promoting health and safety during this COVID-19 pandemic.
Essentially, this is a stamp of approval that lets your customers and employees know that you are protecting their safety. If you would like to apply for the county's Business Recognition Program, click HERE. There are no costs for the program, and the application only takes a few minutes to complete.
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Workplace outbreak guidance
The Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) have released guidance for employers related to preventing and managing COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace.
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Walworth County Public Health offering on-site vaccine clinic opportunities at YOUR
business or organization
Typically, facilities need a space large enough to have about 15-20 people, socially distanced, at a time. A large break room, outdoor space, or training room would work. If interested fill out a request form (link below).
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Did you know? Eligible businesses that allow employees to get a COVID-19 vaccine can receive a tax credit. Partner with a vaccine provider to host an on-site vaccination clinic.
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Discover Whitewater
Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce
Whitewater, WI 53190
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