BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Register today for our first Business After Hours since July 2020!

Monday, May 24

5:00-7:00 p.m.

TJ's Highland Steakhouse/Oshkosh Country Club

11 W. Ripple Avenue

$10 admission for Chamber members

HEALTHY COOKING WITH THE CHEF

HOSTED BY FVTC CULINARY

Tuesday, May 4

12:00-1:00 p.m.

OC CONNECTION

Tuesday, May 11
7:45-9:00 a.m.

IN-PERSON OC Connection is Back!

Share referrals and present 

a one-minute "elevator pitch" to 

your business peers.

TRANSFORM YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE MICROSOFT 365 SUITE

Explore Microsoft’s Latest Collaboration and Productivity Tools

4-part Zoom series

Wednesdays, May 5 to May 26
8:00-9:00 a.m.

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

ACCOUNTABILITY

Tuesday, May 11 • 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Zoom Webinar

Presented by

Joe Thompson, Differentiating Strategies

Vicki Updike, New Sage Strategies

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY
A New Program Hosted by the Oshkosh Community YMCA

From 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Online Event

Monday, May 17

Monday, June 21

SOCIAL HUB

How to Bring It All Together With Analytics!

Tuesday, May 18 • 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Zoom Webinar

Presented by

Jim Dobinski & Melanie Breit

Stellar Blue Technologies

Don't Miss the Next

HR BREAKFAST BRIEFING

Thursday, May 20

8:00-9:00 a.m. 
Zoom Webinar

Presented by

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY FOR DUMMIES

Thursday, May 27

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Zoom Webinar

Featuring
David Canedo, Wipfli LLP

IDEAS AMPLIFIED:
TECHNOLOGY TRENDS IN TRAVEL

Friday, May 21

10:00-11:00 a.m.

Zoom Webinar

Featuring Patrick Tracey, Appleton International Airport

WEST SIDE ASSOCIATION

May meeting to feature

Tracy Ogden, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh

Thursday, May 6

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

LaSure's Banquet Hall

3125 S. Washburn Street, Oshkosh

Buffet Lunch: $12 for members, $15 for non-members

MISSED A CHAMBER ONLINE EVENT?
WATCH IT NOW

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

Recorded events from April include:

• Disabled American Veterans National Employment Program
• Proactive Recruitment Strategies, presented by Fox Valley Technical College
• Amplify Oshkosh Coffee Clutch: Digital Transformation in Health Care
• Leading From the Top: Challenges of Women in Leadership
• Social Hub: Why, How, What of Internet Marketing
• Motivational Monday hosted by Oshkosh YMCA
• HR Breakfast Briefing: Legislative Update, Part 2
• Building Your Personal Brand
• Federal Legislative Briefing Series: Senator Tammy Baldwin

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 April's show was Jason Monnett of WBD, Inc. Also appearing were Joan Woldt and Mike Dempsey with Bank First.

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.

SBA ANNOUNCES OFFICAL RESTAURANT REVITALIZATION FUND APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES 

The American Rescue Plan includes long-awaited targeted aid dedicated specifically to the restaurant industry in the form of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, providing $28.6 billion in grants to restaurants and bars in need. To help navigate the funding options that are available through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, here is a guide—What You Need to Know About Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants—outlining the five big things restaurants need to know about grant eligibility, how and when to apply, and more.

WISCONSIN TOMORROW SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM

The Governor’s Office recently announced details of the $420 million Wisconsin Tomorrow Small Business Recovery Grant program. This program will make $5,000 grants available to Wisconsin small businesses with less than $7 million in annual revenue.

WISCONSIN FAST FORWARD PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Department of Workforce Development's Office of Skills Development (OSD) is again accepting applications.

In this grant release, $2 million is available as grants to reimburse the expenses incurred for the occupational training or upskilling of workers, in response to identified business workforce needs. Grant applications are due 3 pm CST on May 6, 2021.

Grant offerings have been redesigned into a single grant opportunity, "Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants." This grant program is designed to help fund the development of innovative and collaborative customized worker training programs.

Key features of this grant program:

• Grants are available to all industry sectors and companies of any size;
• Grant award amounts may range from $5,000 to $400,000;
• Cash or in-kind match equal to 50% of the grant award amount is required;
• Grantee must complete training of at least 85% of the contracted number of trainees; and

At least 65% of trainees must be placed in positions with the placement partner(s) identified in the grant application that require the skills taught in the provided training.

EAA BEGINS "PROJECT 21" MUSEUM EXPANSION 

The Experimental Aircraft Association’s “Project 21” initiative, including the first expansion of the EAA Aviation Center in Oshkosh in more than 20 years, will bring year-round aviation education and training to current and future aviators. Groundbreaking for the two-story, 30,000 square foot facility, connected to the EAA Aviation Museum, took place on Monday, April 26. The $6.2 million project, completely funded via a capital campaign separate from EAA member dues, will feature an innovative Pilot Proficiency Center and a hands-on Youth Education Center. Completion of construction is expected by May 2022, with a grand opening scheduled for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 in July of that year.

RIBBON CUTTING AND A.M. OSHKOSH HELD AT THE DOE HOUSE

Oshkosh’s Historic New Boutique Inn

Members of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce were hosted the morning of April 29 for A.M. Oshkosh and a Ribbon Cutting to announce the opening of Oshkosh’s newest boutique inn, The Doe House. The famous Oshkosh architect William Waters designed the home for William Doe. Its 11 rooms and basement kitchen provided enough space for large wedding, birthday and holiday gatherings in addition to daily living. 

The 4,700-square-foot mansion at 456 Mount Vernon Street is now open for people to stay in. Rebecca Brown bought and restored the house, which is available to rent for groups of up to 12 people. Brown is a direct descendant of William Doe, who had the house built in 1869. Doe is her great-great-great-grandfather; Brown is named after his third daughter, Rebecca Doe Jackson. 

The Doe House Boutique Inn

Ms. Rebecca Brown
456 Mt. Vernon Street
Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: (903) 915-0091

DRIVE THRU JOB FAIR REPORT

Over 200 packets were distributed on Thursday, April 22nd at the Drive-Thru Job Fair held at the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce. 75 area companies participated in the event.

TV coverage included NBC Channel 26, who interviewed Bobbi Miller, Fox Valley Workforce Development Board, and Patti Andresen-Shew, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce on the day of the fair.

WATERFEST RETURNS!

Summer 2021 heralds the triumphant return of Waterfest, with fan favorite Hairball scheduled for opening night, June 17. Booking of featured acts and guest artists is currently underway, with the following bands scheduled so far:

 ♫ June 17: Hairball, with Big Mouth & the Power Tool Horns, and The Presidents

 ♫ June 24: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band with Very Special Guests, and Chicago Soul Artist Bette Smith

 ♫ August 12: Cornerstones of Rock, with BBI

 ♫ August 19: J.J. Grey & Mofro, with Alex McMurray and Paul Sanchez

Up to nine shows will be scheduled. General  admission and VIP reserved seating will be available for each show, as well as season passes for the entire summer.

Interested in applying for next year’s Leadership Oshkosh Class?

LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED

Since 1990, more than 1,000 community leaders have completed the Leadership Oshkosh program. Participants gather each month to learn what makes Oshkosh work, what makes Oshkosh special, and what challenges we face. The nine monthly sessions focus on different community segments ranging from human services, to arts and the economy. Participants are immersed in a full-day class that includes guest speakers, hands-on experiences, tours and relationship building. The goal of each class day is to challenge your thinking and inspire you to get involved. Applications due by June 1, 2021.

LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH 5TH ANNUAL VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHT

Thursday, May 20
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Virtual event - play from home or restaurant
Cost: $300 per team

The Leadership Oshkosh class of 2021 would like to invite you to Leadership Oshkosh Trivia Night on Thursday, May 20th from 6-8pm! Help the Leadership Oshkosh Class of 2021 raise money for the Christine Ann Center and Leadership Oshkosh program! This hybrid virtual and in-person trivia event will support the Christine Ann Center, the Leadership Oshkosh program and local Oshkosh restaurants!

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.

Save up to 45% on monthly service with U.S. Cellular. Unlimited Voice and Data with no overages! Must order directly from Dan O’Day. Contact Dan at 920-427-2587 or at [email protected]

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.

Smart IS International
(920) 303-2470
www.smart-is.com

Founded in 1988, Smart IS International is an IT consulting partner, having expertise in various technologies and industries. Our long-term customer relationships are based on trust, innovation, collaboration and global perspective with a local focus. Our consultants provide strategic leadership and continuous support for the numerous services we offer and work to maximize the overall value of our customer’s technology and IT investments

VOLUNTEER AT THE OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY PANTRY

Monday, May 10

4:45-6:30 p.m.

Oshkosh Area Community Pantry

2551 Jackson Street

MANAGING CONFLICT WHEN YOU ARE ON THE WAY UP IN AN ORGANIZATION

Thursday, May 13

7:45-9:00 a.m.

210 N. Main Street

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