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| Brianna Gonnering Joins Chamber Staff | | |
| | | The Oshkosh Chamber is excited to welcome Brianna Gonnering as its new Special Events Coordinator. Gonnering recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with her Bachelors in communication studies. Previously, she has held roles with SECURA Insurance and the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh. "We are very excited to have Brianna joining our team," said Rob Kleman, President & CEO | | |
| at the Oshkosh Chamber. "She brings with her a positive attitude and a fresh perspective."
Gonnering will be directly responsible for the planning and executing of Chamber events including Business After Hours, AM Oshkosh, seminars, the Business Expo, golf outings and more. | | |
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| Blaz Daul Joins Chamber Staff | | |
| | | The Oshkosh Chamber is excited to welcome Blaz Daul as its new Marketing & Communications Coordinator. Daul graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point with his Bachelors in marketing. Previously, he has held roles with Smart IS International and American Marketing and Publishing.
"Blaz is no stranger to the Chamber," said Rob Kleman, President & CEO at the Oshkosh Chamber. | | |
| "He has preciously supported our efforts with our Amplify Oshkosh program and is a great addition to our Chamber team."
Daul will be directly responsible for implementing and maintaining the Oshkosh Chamber's marketing, PR and communications plan. | | |
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| | | Get to know other people at the Oshkosh Chamber with our newest networking opportunity, Oshkosh Chamber Network Builder!
You can learn more by visiting our website. | | |
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| Apply for the Leadership Oshkosh program by July 1! | | |
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| Leadership Oshkosh is designed to bring together a diverse group of individuals who share a basic interest in and commitment to the Oshkosh community. Its mission is to inspire and empower people to make a difference in the community. Leadership participants share these basic characteristics: - Demonstrated or potential community involvement through volunteering.
- Present or potential leadership role in an organization relative to an individual’s interests or experience.
- Ability and interest to complete the Leadership Oshkosh program and contribute to the future success of the Oshkosh community through professional and personal development.
For more information, click here. | | |
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| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | |
- Mackson Corners, 74 unit apartment complex is finishing construction and beginning to allow renters in units that are finished. Remainder of leasing is set to begin June 1st.
- The 28 unit Miles Kimball redevelopment is back on schedule with the expectation of being done by September 1st.
- The Mill on Main apartment complex will begin construction as soon as possible.
- $76 million ThedaCare / Froedert project still planning for July 1st – presubmittal with the city is coming soon.
- Chilis has broken ground and will be located in front of the old Shopko on S Koeller St
- The old Golden Corral site at 580 S Koeller has been demolished and cleared – Panda Express has broken ground.
- According to the City of Oshkosh’s housing study done in March of 2022, the City of Oshkosh will need 1,700 residential units by the year 2030 in order to keep up with the demand of the cities growing population. As of today, there are 865 approved units that are currently undergoing development or planned to be constructed.
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| OSHKOSH APRIL 2023 JOBLESS RATE REMAINS THE SAME
The unemployment rates for Oshkosh and Winnebago County remained consistently low in April along with other areas in our region as reported by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
CITY OF OSHKOSH EMPLOYMENT DATA The data indicated that the unemployment rate for April 2023 was 1.9%, down from 2.2% in April of 2022 and remained the same as March of 2023. There were 34,030 Oshkosh City residents working this year in Apil vs. 33,155 last year, for a total gain of 875 workers year over year. The total labor force numbers in April were 34,701 in 2023 versus 33,903 in April 2022.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DATA The Winnebago County unemployment rate for April 2023 was 1.8%, lower from 2.3% in April of 2022 and slightly lower from 1.9% in March of 2023. There were 90,963 Winnebago County residents working this year vs. 88,624 last year, for a net gain of 2,339 workers. Winnebago County’s labor force also decreased slightly in April from 92,645 in April 2022 to 90,745 in April 2023.
WISCONSIN and US EMPLOYMENT DATA The Wisconsin April 2023 unemployment rate was 2.3%, down from 2.5% in March of 2023 and lower from last year’s April number of 2.8%. In April there were 3,027,047 statewide residents working this year vs. 2,980,116 last year, for a gain of 46,4931 workers. The 2.3% statewide unemployment rate remains below the national average of 3.3%. Please contact Colan Treml, Economic Development Director at the Oshkosh Chamber at [email protected] or 920-303-2265, ext. 20 for more information or any questions relating to this data. | | |
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| Upcoming Events & Seminars | | |
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| Thank you for a successful May Golf Outing! | | |
| The Oshkosh Corporation-Bank First Chamber Invitational was held at the Oshkosh Country Club on May 22 and was a huge success. It was the perfect day on the course with just over 100 golfers. We appreciate everyone's participation, including all of our sponsors who helped make this day possible.
We hope you're able to join us on August 14 for the Oshkosh Corporation-Bank First Chamber Classic at Lake Breeze! Registration is now open. | | | |
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| Pregame Beverage Sponsor • Luncheon Sponsor • Reception Sponsor | | |
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| Advanced Bed Bug Preparation Aspire Senior Living Fox Communities Credit Union Home Care Assistance Horicon Bank J&R Auto Service Muza Sheet Metal Co. LLC Norwex- Elizabeth Lee Franzen | | | Network Health Oshkosh Marine Supply Co. PepsiCo. Schmick Agency Smart IS International Stellar Blue Technologies The Taqueria Valley Express | | |
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| Registration is now open for the Oshkosh Corporation-Bank Firs Chamber Golf Classic taking place August 14 at Lake Breeze Golf Club! We are seeking sponsorships and donations for this event. Please contact Nathan Born [email protected] for more information! | | |
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| Amplify Oshkosh is partnering with Shea Electric, Horicon Bank, Homan Automotive, and Bergstrom Automotive to bring you an educational and incredible opportunity to learn about the expanding EV ecosystem.
Enjoy delicious food and beverages, listen to great music, and even get behind the wheel of the latest electric cars! | | |
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| Workforce & Talent Development | | |
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| This month, our Education & Talent Management Director, Julie Davids:
Partnered with four local healthcare organizations to interview nearly 15 high school juniors and seniors for real life open C.N.A. positions. A couple of offers were made. Companies represented were Evergreen, Lakeshore Manor, Aspire and Home Care Assistance. Partnered with three local healthcare organizations to meet with juniors and seniors who are interested in going into the health & science career pathway. Ryan Dentistry, Physical Achievement Center and Chronic Care Partners represented jobs in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health care management, dentistry, and dental hygiene. Met with Advocate Health to discuss how to partner with OASD on job shadows and youth apprenticeships. The goal is to start these programs in the fall of 2023. Secured a high school student an IT internship with WICTRA. The student will be focusing on cybersecurity. Met with Bergstrom to partner with OASD’s Youth Apprenticeship program starting now. Nearly 15 students met with Bergstrom’s leaders to learn about the youth apprentice program and then toured the facility. Had a celebration lunch with high school students from Oshkosh public and private schools who were chosen to participate in Youth Leadership Oshkosh. This program is being re-launched next school year. Met with EAA to potentially form a partnership with the OASD. The goal is for students K-12 to learn and explore the world of aviation.
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| UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS AND GRAND OPENINGS | | |
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| Oshkosh Corporation to acquire AeroTech business from JBT Corporation, adding market leader in attractive air transportation support sector Read More
Oshkosh Public Library to offer state park passes to cardholders Read More
EAA's new Barnstormer Boutique store created added attraction to EAA Aviation Museum experience Read More
Sign-up to volunteer at AirVenture 2023 Sign Up Here
Wisconsin Herd wins Franchise of the Year Read More
Recent mandatory federal labor law changes underscore importance of staying compliant Read More
First full career EXCELerate cohort poised to enter Wisconsin workforce Read More
Oshkosh YMCA Opening Childcare Center at UWO Read More
Applications open for the J.J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards Read More | | |
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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 May. | | |
| 5G Benefits AbbyBank Algoma Financial Group Alliance Laundry Ascension Badger Federal Badger Mill Supply Behnke Financial Group Beiser Realty, LLC Black Wolf Design Building Service Inc. (BSI)
Children's Hospital City of Oshkosh Click Printing CliftonLarsonAllen Creative Sign Company D&J Quality Construction Dallaire Realty LLC Day By Day Shelter, Inc. Discovery Properties Management Dockside Tavern Dowling Construction, Inc. Flectcher Chiropractic Office Fletch's Local Tap House Fortifi Bank Fox Valley Plastic Surgery Gartman Mechanical Services Hoffman Planning, Design Independence Financial LLC Insight Publications Jackie's Parkside Keenline Conveyor Systems Keller Kenley Steinert | | | Kilian Management (McDonalds) Kitz & Pfeil Krumenauer Company Kwik Trip Lakeside Plastics Legacy Private Trust Mercury Marine Michael Dempsey Mike's Place Family Restaurant Muza Sheet Metal Oshkosh Area Comm Foundation Oshkosh Corp. Parker Hannifin Corp. Paul L. Janesen and Son Inc. Prospera Credit Union Rebath RH Design Build Buby Owl Tap Room Ryf Heating & A/C S C Swiderski LLC Schmitt Title, LLC Schroeder Moving Systems Serv-Ice Skechers Skyline Exhibit Resource Sonex Star Protection & Patrol The Roxy Supper Club UW Credit Union Vivid Orthodontics Vizance Inc. Watermark47 WI Industrial Floors Youngwirth Associates | | |
