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| OSHKOSH CORPORATION AND BANK FIRST OSHKOSH CHAMBER OPEN
Monday, August 16 11:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Lake Breeze Golf Club 6333 Ball Prairie Road, Winneconne | | |
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| Raffle Sponsors Needed
If your company would like to be a raffle sponsor at the Golf Outing there is still time to donate. Your company’s name will be included in our program, signage at the outing, and in post event e-News. As usual we will have a full course and sell-out at 160 golfers, as well as representatives from many area businesses taking part in the day’s activities, so it's a great and fun way to promote your company! | | |
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| | | BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Tuesday, July 13 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Dockside Tavern 425 Nebraska Street $10 admission for Chamber members
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| | | AM OSHKOSH Tuesday, July 20 7:45-9:00 a.m. Wittman Field • New Airport Terminal 525 W. 20th Avenue | | | | | | |
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| SAVE THE DATE Monday, November 1 • 114th Annual Meeting & Recognition Program Thursday, January 27 • Business Expo 2022 | | |
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| | | Welcome to our newest recording of what’s happening in Oshkosh, “Oshkosh Chamber - Taking Care of Business” radio show on WOSH.
Stream the most recent show and get updated on local employment trends and the most recent economic development projects. The featured guest for the June broadcast was Rick Larsen, VP of Marketing for the EAA.
Taking Care of Business is sponsored by Bank First. Listen to the live broadcast the fourth Monday of each month from 8:20 to 9:00 a.m. on NewsTalk 1490 WOSH. | | | | | | |
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| JUNE BUSINESS AFTER HOURS The Oshkosh Chamber would like to thank Fletch's Local Tap House and General Beverage for sponsoring the June Business After Hours evening networking event. The event was held on the patio at Fletch's.
The next Business After Hours is scheduled for Tuesday, July 13 at the Dockside Tavern, 425 Nebraska Street, with beverages sponsored by Lee Beverage.
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| | | WATERFEST UPCOMING SHOWS
Waterfest is back, and all acts for the summer have now been booked. July shows feature the Gin Blossoms and Uncle Kracker, with more great music lined up through the end of the summer.
♫ July 15: Uncle Kracker, with Copper Box and Bound for Branson ♫ July 22: Gin Blossoms, with The Michael Weber Show and Brett Newski & the No Tomorrow ♫ August 5: America, with David Paul Martin, Sly Joe & The Smooth Operators
♫ August 12: Cornerstones of Rock, with BBI ♫ August 19: J.J. Grey & Mofro, Alex McMurray Band with Paul Sanchez, and The Pocket Kings ♫ August 26: The Music of Boston & Journey, with Road Trip ♫ September 2: Child's Anthem: The Music of Toto, Steely Dane
General admission and VIP reserved seating are available for each show. With seven shows left on the schedule, VIP season passes are still a great deal! | | | | | | |
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| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
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| OSHKOSH AREA JOBLESS RATES REMAIN LOW
Oshkosh and Winnebago County unemployment rates continued to remain at some of their lowest levels in May 2021, since topping out at over 14% at the height of the pandemic back in April of 2020. The unemployment rates for Oshkosh and Winnebago County remained among some of the lowest in the state and region as reported by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD). CITY OF OSHKOSH EMPLOYMENT DATA The data indicated that the unemployment rate for May 2021 was 3.7%, up slightly from 3.6% in April of 2021 but down significantly from its high of 14.3 percent in April 2020. By comparison, the unemployment rate in May of 2020 was 10.1%. | | | | | | |
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| AEGIS Financial recently hired Matthew Suttner as a Wealth Manager. Suttner is responsible for developing quality relationships with clients and helping them navigate their financial lives. After leaving a successful career with two different Fortune 500 companies, Suttner joined AEGIS to pursue his passion of helping people succeed with personal finance, building wealth, and creating a legacy. | | | Appleton Airport (ATW) has announced the addition of a second American Airlines daily nonstop flight to Charlotte, North Carolina out of Appleton, due to popular demand. Both flights are on the Embraer E-175, a new regional airliner with 76 seats and 12 first-class seats. ATW has also added a new flight to Savannah/Hilton Head on Allegiant. This limited-time summer flight continues through August 16th.
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| Community First Credit Union has promoted Craig Gloudemans to Vice President of Finance and welcomed Bill Gunckel as Vice President of Information Security. Gloudemans’ Community First career began in 2001 as one of the first student tellers at the in-school credit union branch at Appleton West High School. Gunckel has spent the last 23 years working with companies in the Fox Valley to develop their Information Technology/Information Security programs, most recently with Navitus Health Solutions. | | | The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh announced that the state legislature’s Joint Finance Committee has advanced its version of the state’s 2021-23 capital budget, including $26.9 million for renovations to the College of Education and Human Services building. “[T]he project will provide much needed mechanical upgrades to the building and further transform it into the modern center for teacher education and UWO course delivery we have long sought,” Chancellor Andrew Leavitt said. | | |
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| AVI Systems will be celebrating the grand opening of their new Experience Center on July 21. The event will feature BBQ, new products, and a chance to talk directly with AVI and their supporting partners, including Crestron, Bose, QSC, Poly, LG, and Logitech. Registration is open for the grand opening event.
| | | Old National Bancorp and First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. have entered into a definitive merger agreement to create a premier Midwestern bank with $45 billion in combined assets. The new organization will operate under the Old National Bancorp and Old National Bank names.
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| Bergstrom Automotive CEO John F. Bergstrom has been named one of the top CEOs in the United States according to Glassdoor. The Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award recognizes top leaders based on performance and employee ratings and feedback. Bergstrom ranked in the top 100 along with CEOs from Apple, Southwest Airlines, Intel, VISA and Microsoft. | | | Blue Door Consulting earned a dozen 2021 Communicator Awards in an international competition sponsored by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts. The competition, which receives approximately 5,000 submissions each year, honors work that has a lasting impact in a variety of categories. It’s one of the largest competitions of its kind. “To be recognized by peers is an honor,” Co-founder/ Consultant Brenda Haines said. | | |
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| Oshkosh Defense has been awarded a nearly $1 billion U.S. Army contract to update the weapons system on Stryker carrier vehicles. “This upgrade will provide precision lethality capability to the Army’s Stryker Brigade Combat Team,” says Oshkosh Corporation. The $942.9 million contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal. | | | | | Stryker carrier vehicle (Oshkosh Defense)
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| Forsite Benefits & Wellness has opened registration for their 5th annual Forsite Move Challenge, to be held in September. This popular company vs. company step challenge is an opportunity for organizations to support the physical and mental health of their employees, while joining the community in friendly competition for a charitable cause. 100% of the team registration fees and donations will directly benefit this year’s charity partner, CP.
| | | The Salvation Army of Oshkosh broken ground on a $5 million addition and renovation project, marking the first time in 38 years that the Salvation Army has acquired the financial resources to make a major capital reinvestment in their facilities. “Today is the culmination of several years of dedicated planning and effort,” said Oshkosh Corps Officer Lieutenant Ross Anderson. The addition will double the Salvation Army’s existing space. | | |
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| Impact Northeast Wisconsin LLC Marsha Muenster 2501 E. Enterprise Avenue, Appleton (920) 249-5375 impactmybiz.com Liquorland - Oshkosh Sean Chinna 50 Wisconsin Street (608) 449-7825 | | | Robbie Kleman - Dallaire Realty 1830 W. Mason Street, Unit 10, Green Bay (920) 642-0824 Trinity Episcopal Church Christopher Corbin 311 Division Street (920) 231-2420 www.oshkosh-episcopal.org | | |
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| CHAMBER MEMBERS SAVE WITH... | | |
| | | 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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| CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members who renewed their memberships during the month of June. | | |
| 5G BENEFITS
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ALBAN LTD ALGOMA FINANCIAL GROUP
ALLIED UNIVERSAL SECURITY SERVICES
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE - PATRICK HUCK
AMERICAN RED CROSS
ANTHEM LUXURY LIVING
ARC CONTRACTING
BENVENUTO'S ITALIAN GRILL
BMO HARRIS BANK
CALL A CAB OSHKOSH DW CARAMEL CRISP
CELLCOM
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN
COMMUNITY AG SERVICE
COPPER HALL OSHKOSH
D&J QUALITY CONSTRUCTION
EASTSIDE ULTIMART
EDENBROOK OF OSHKOSH
EDWARD JONES FASTENAL
FIN 'N & FEATHER
FOX VALLEY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
FOX WORLD TRAVEL
G. EARL REAL ESTATE GABERT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
GREATER OSHKOSH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP
GREENFIRE J STADLER MACHINE
JACKIES PARKSIDE KEENLINE CONVEYOR SYSTEMS
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LAKE BREEZE GOLF COURSE
LAKELAND CARE
LAKESIDE PACKAGING PLUS LOWES
MDS COMMUNICATIONS CORP
MIDWEST REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CO
MIDWEST SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
MIRROR IMAGE TELEPROPTERS
MIRRORLESS PRODUCTIONS
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
NORTHCENTRAL CONSTRUCTION
OMRO CARE CENTER
OSHKOSH COMMUNITY YMCA
PARTY SUPPLY AND RENTAL
PORTSIDE BUILDERS
PROSPERA CREDIT UNION
R.J. ALBRIGHT
RH DESIGN BUILD
ROCKY ROCOCO PIZZA
ROGAN'S SHOES SERVPRO OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHAWN DOCKRY - STATE FARM INSURANCE
SILVER CREEK SPECIALTY MEATS
SNC MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC STUARTS LANDSCAPING
TITAN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY
WEST SIDE TIRE & AUTO
WHITE HOUSE INN
WINNEBAGO COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION
WT FINANCIAL SERVICES
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| PROPEL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS UPCOMING EVENTS
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| FARMERS MARKET MORNING MINGLE
Saturday, July 10 9:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. Oshkosh Saturday Farmers Market 315 N. Main Street (the Sundial)
| | | | | | | VOLUNTEER AT WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY
Monday, July 12 4:30-6:00 p.m. Washington Elementary School 929 Winnebago Avenue
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| HEADSHOTS AND HAPPY HOUR WITH PROPEL
Thursday, July 15 5:00-7:00 p.m. Fletch's Local Taphouse
566 N. Main Street | | | | | | | VOLUNTEER AT EAA'S THE GATHERING
Thursday, July 29 7:00-9:00 p.m. EAA Aviation Museum 3000 Poberezny Road
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