HOT OFF THE PRESS – OSHKOSH CHAMBER 2020 ANNUAL REPORT

For those that were able to join us for the virtual 2020 Annual Meeting on January 28th, you received the news first – the annual reports are in! Members will be receiving a mailed copy to their organizations or businesses. But, if you want to catch-up before then, you can also view the report online.

PLAN FOR PROSPERITY

2021- 22 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce supports a wide variety of initiatives that build a stronger local and regional marketplace and economy. A strong economy provides the tax base necessary to support education and local services, along with building a sustaining community infrastructure. Consequently, we support a public policy agenda that fosters business growth and creates jobs. Additionally, cutting taxes, reducing the regulatory burden and investing in a skilled workforce have enabled Wisconsin to realize the tremendous gains we have seen in recent years. 

We advocate for policies that strengthen talent and business attraction and retention to protect and grow family-supporting jobs. For Oshkosh and Northeast Wisconsin to be successful, policies must be in place which allows local and regional companies to compete on a global level.

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC), a national third-party benefits administrator to provide FSA, HRA, Payroll, and other employee benefit services to Chamber members.

TASC started in 1975 with a simple, yet revolutionary idea of enabling small businesses to reap the same tax-advantages as larger companies.  After 45 years in business, with an innovation released every two years, we have become a leading third-party administrator serving over 80,000 customers ranging from small family-owned businesses to large corporations with thousands of employees across the nation.

TASC boasts a variety of offerings from tax-advantaged benefit accounts and compliance services to workplace giving and wellness benefits, which could meet the unique needs of any company regardless of size and structure. Each program is backed by an experienced team and includes the documents, tools, and support you need to keep your employee benefits in compliance and avoid expensive penalties.

Whether your business needs payroll outsourcing or help with COBRA compliance, TASC is your one stop “industry leading” shop. As an added bonus, Chamber members receive an exclusive 13% discount on all TASC services! 

Click Here to View More Information or contact TASC representative, Lynn Metoxen, directly at [email protected] or (608) 852-8469.

MEET THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES

Friday, February 5

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Free Zoom Event

Lori Palmeri, Mayor - unable to attend

Deb Allison-Aasby - confirmed

Kris Larson - confirmed

Robert Wilcox - invited

HOW TO LEVERAGE NEW TECH TO BRING THE WORKFORCE BACK SAFELY

Wednesday, February 10, 2021
10:00-11:00 a.m.

Presented by

Brad Sousa, AVI Systems

OC CONNECTION

Thursday, February 11
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.

Featuring Judy Herbert of Flowers and Leaves

6 in-person spots available!

Share referrals and present 

a one-minute "elevator pitch" to 

your business peers.

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL

COVID-19 Vaccine Facts & Fallacies

Friday, February 12

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Featuring Robert Rigoni
Hometown Pharmacy

SOCIAL HUB

GET FOUND ON GOOGLE

Tuesday, February 16

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Presented by

Tyler Hoffman, Jim Dobinski and Nate Kropuenske • Stellar Blue Technologies

Bite-Sized Learning

TODAY MATTERS: Daily Practices to Guarantee Tomorrow's Success

Wednesday, February 17

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Presented by:

Angela Bergstrom, STEP into HUMILITY Leadership Solutions

Don't miss the next 

HR BREAKFAST BRIEFING
Topic to be Announced

Thursday, February 18

8:00 - 9:00 a.m.

Presented by

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

SIMPLE NO COST STRATEGIES TO INCREASE SALES AND PROFITS

Free, 2-part Webinar

Presented by Michael Raymond, Imagine Road Marketing Solutions

February 24 & March 3

8:00-9:00 a.m.

LEADING FROM THE TOP
A webinar series for the CEO, Owner or High-level Manager

THE CHANGE PARADOX

Tuesday, February 25
8:00-9:00 a.m.

Presented by

Joe Thompson and Vicki Updike

of Differentiating Strategies

INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES

Tuesday Morning Sessions:

March 2, 16, 30 & April 13

8:00-10:00 a.m.

Cost: $275.00 covers all four parts for Chamber members.
Reduced rates available for groups.

MOVING FORWARD with Brian Beaulieu

2021 Economic Outlook Virtual Event

Tuesday, February 9 • 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

$30.00 for Chamber members

$250.00 groups up to 10

PROPEL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

UPCOMING

EVENT

February 8

Volunteer At The Food Pantry

4:45 - 6:30 p.m.

WEST SIDE ASSOCIATION DEVELOPERS PANEL

Free Virtual Event

Tuesday, February 23

8:00-9:00 a.m.

AMPLIFY COFFEE CLUTCH

Advance Your Virtual & Hybrid Workspaces

February 18 • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Free Zoom Meeting

Lead facilitators:

Amplify Oshkosh Consortium members Tina Schuelke from Change Management and Joe Girard from Wipfli

NORTHEAST WISCONSIN CHAMBERS COALITION LEGISLATIVE DIALOG:

Expectations for 2021 Webinar

Thursday, March 11

7:30-9:00 a.m.

MISSED A CHAMBER ZOOM 

WEBINAR? WATCH IT NOW

The Oshkosh Chamber posts videos of past Zoom webinars, so you can watch a professional development or information session that you weren’t able to view at the time it aired.

Zoom webinars from January include:

• Bite-Sized Learning: Becoming a Person of Influence: How to Positively Impact the Lives of Others
• 2021 State of the Community Address
• Social Hub: 2021 Social Media Trends
• Breakfast Briefing: COVID-19 Updates on Relief Bill, FMLA, Paid Sick Leave, EEOC & Vaccination Issues
• Ideas Amplified: How the Pandemic Has Shaped the Future of Technology & Business
• Leading From the Top: Confrontation
• 113th Annual Meeting & Recognition Program

2021 BUSINESS OUTLOOK SURVEY RESULTS

How’s business shaping up in Oshkosh for 2021? That is the question we asked local CEOs, business managers and owners. While it is impossible to predict our economic future with a high degree of specificity and in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic, locally Oshkosh is doing well and has a position of strength in the marketplace. 

BUSINESS EXPO POSTPONED

The Oshkosh Chamber's 2021 Business Expo has been postponed until Thursday, January 27, 2022.

LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH BUSINESS DAY

Another great day for Leadership Oshkosh learning more from area business leaders about companies and educational opportunities in Oshkosh!  We wish to extend a special thank you to Dr. Rau and UWO for hosting the CEO panel with Wilson Jones, CEO Oshkosh Corporation; Javad Ahmad, President and COO Smart IS International; and Tim Bergstrom, CEO Bergstrom Automotive. From there the class met with leaders from local companies and toured locations in small groups both virtually and in-person. Thank you to Girbau North America, Blended Waxes, 4imprint, Amcor, Muza Metal Products, EAA, and Castle Pierce. The afternoon was capped off with a visit to the Oshkosh Corporation Global facility and presentations from leaders within their organization.

Chamber members can save money every time they make a local or long distance call, just by switching to Northern Telephone and Data.

Auto-Owners Insurance Company  offers discounts to qualifying Chamber members on business package policies, commercial automobile policies and umbrella liability. In addition, owners of member businesses may also receive discounts on their personal automobile and homeowners insurance policies.

Have you gotten your Network Health Insurance quote?

Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce members have access to high-quality health care coverage at an exclusive, cost-effective premium through Network Health. 

Contact your health insurance agent or call 800-276-8004 to learn more about the exclusive premium discount through Network Health.

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