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| Oshkosh Chamber News Advocacy Economic Development Updates Programs & Services Waterfest | | | Leadership Oshkosh - Apply Today! April Recap Business Briefs New Members Membership Renewals | | |
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| WANT TO ADVERTISE WITH THE OSHKOSH CHAMBER? | | |
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| We're excited to announce the release of our updated 2024 Chamber advertising information packet, designed to help you maximize your business's visibility within the community!
Whether you're interested in showcasing your brand in our electronic newsletters — like the monthly Member Matters, the weekly Chamber Happenings, or the Member 2 Member e-blasts — or featuring your business on the Chamber website, we've got you covered! Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow members and reach new audiences.
Ready to get started? Download the 2024 Chamber advertising packet HERE or click the link below and explore all the advertising and promotional opportunities available to you.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact Connie Carmical at [email protected]. | | |
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| OSHKOSH CHAMBER MAY & AUGUST GOLF OUTINGS | | |
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| Spring has officially arrived and that means it's time to be thinking about golf! Join the Oshkosh Chamber for not only one, but TWO golf outings!
The Oshkosh Corporation-Bank First Chamber Golf Invitational will be held at the Oshkosh Country Club on May 20 and the Oshkosh Corporation-Bank First Chamber Golf Classic will be held at Lake Breeze Golf Club on August 19.
Not only are we still accepting registrations for the May outing, we are also seeking hole sponsorships! Companies sponsoring a hole are for those that cannot attend the event. A sign will be placed with company name/logo at your hole.
Visit our website to view our full 2024 Golf Sponsorship packet!
To reserve your spot to play or to learn more about available sponsorships for both the May & August outings, please contact Brianna Gonnering at [email protected]. | | |
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| OSHKOSH CHAMBER & WISCONSIN VETERANS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PARTNER TOGETHER | | |
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| In our commitment to serve those who served us, the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerice is proud to collaborate with the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce. This partnership embodies our shared dedication to empowering veterans as they pursue entrepreneurial ventures.
All Oshkosh Chamber members will receive a 40% discount on their Wisconsin Veterans Chamber membership when they join!
Click the link below to learn more about becoming a member of the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce. | | |
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| APRIL 2ND ELECTION RESULTS | | |
| Elections for the Oshkosh Common Council and the Oshkosh Area School District Board of Education took place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Join us in congratulating the following individuals who have officially taken their seats. Thank you for serving the City of Oshkosh!
- City Council: Kris Larson
- City Council: DJ Nichols
- City Council: Jacob Floam
- OASD Board of Education: Beth Wyman
- OASD Board of Education: Timothy Hess
- OASD Board of Education: Chris Wright
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| One of the ways we advocate for our local business community is through our annual Washington, DC, fly-in event, which took place last week!
This exclusive initiative allowed members of the Oshkosh Chamber to engage directly with policymakers and influential stakeholders in our nation's capital. During the event, a delegation of business leaders from Oshkosh traveled to Washington for a series of important meetings, briefings, and networking sessions, all aimed at promoting policies that drive economic growth and strengthen our local businesses.
Our team also met with our local congressional delegation to push for public policy changes that create a more favorable business environment for Oshkosh and the broader region. Some of the groups and individuals the team met with included:
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Heritage Foundation
- Legislative Leadership - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Senator Ron Johnson
- Senator Tammy Baldwin
- Congressman Scott Fitzgerald - 5th District
- Congressman Glenn Grothman - 6th District
- Congressman Thomas Tiffany - 7th District
This fly-in event was a unique opportunity for our members to make their voices heard on a national stage, advocating for a brighter economic future for our community. | | |
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| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | |
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- The Oshkosh Common Council approved the acquisition of Washington School from the Oshkosh Area School District for $75,000 during the April 9th Council meeting. The City of Oshkosh is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to convert the former school into 18 workforce houses. Habitat for Humanity is raising the funds to purchase the land and the City of Oshkosh is utilizing grant funds to take care of the demolition.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill opened for business on April 26th at 440 S Koeller Street, Oshkosh.
- The 2023 / 2024 GO Transit Development Plan was adopted by the Oshkosh Common Council during the April 9th Council meeting. The Development Plan is a part of a 5-year preview of what the City of Oshkosh’s transportation service will look like in the years to come. Included in the plan are modifications in routes, opportunities to look at, and recommendations from the planning group. The plan will be implemented in August of 2024.
MARCH 2024 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES FOR 2ND STRAIGHT MONTH
The unemployment rates for Oshkosh and Winnebago County rose for the second straight month since August of ‘23 as reported by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD).
CITY OF OSHKOSH EMPLOYMENT DATA The data indicated that the unemployment rate for March 2024 was 3.0%, an increase from February of 2024 and several points higher than the March 2023 number of 2.4%. There were 33,796 Oshkosh City residents working this year in March vs. 33,626 last year, for a total gain of 170 workers year over year. The total labor force numbers in March were 34,833 in 2024 versus 34,705 in February of 2024.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DATA The Winnebago County unemployment rate for March 2024 was 3.0%, higher than the rate from March 2023, 2.4%, and higher than the February 2024 number of 2.8% as well. There were 90,339 Winnebago County residents working this year vs. 89,884 last year, for a net gain of 455 workers. Winnebago County’s labor force rose in March from 92,847 in February 2024 to 93,115 in March 2024, an increase of 268 people.
WISCONSIN and US EMPLOYMENT DATA The Wisconsin March 2024 unemployment rate was 3.5%, higher than March of 2023 and higher than the February 2024 number of 3.3%. In March, there were 3,020,805 statewide residents working this year vs. 3,014,038 last year, for a gain of 6,767 workers. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate is still below the national average of 3.9%.
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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| TUESDAY, MAY 7TH | 4:30 PM-6:30 PM Propel Oshkosh YPN May Member Mingle at Taco Tuesday at the Taqueria | | |
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Oshkosh Corporation Bank First Chamber Golf Invitational | May 20th, 2024
Oshkosh Corporation Bank First Chamber Golf Classic | August 19th, 2024
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| The Oshkosh Chamber is excited to host the Oshkosh Corporation-Bank First Chamber Golf Classic at the Lake Breeze Golf Course on August 19th!
We are requesting donations and sponsorships for this event. Examples of donations include gift baskets, new items, or monetary donations. We greatly appreciate your support of the Oshkosh Chamber.
Please contact Brianna Gonnering at [email protected] for more information on registrations, sponsorships, and donations or you can click HERE! | | |
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| APPLICATIONS ARE STILL OPEN FOR LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH CLASS OF 2025! | | |
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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.
Apply by May 15th for priority consideration. Don't miss this chance to deepen your impact and connections in Oshkosh!
For more information, contact Trina Woldt at [email protected].
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| Leadership Oshkosh Class of 2024 held their Trivia Night fundraising event on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. The class was fundraising for Damascus Road Project, Inc. an organization dedicated to fighting sex trafficking and exploitation.
Congratulations to the Leadership Oshkosh Class of 2024 on a successful SOLD OUT event!
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| Nearly 30 exhibitors joined us for our first annual Senior Talent Track! The goal of the event was to assist graduating high school seniors from Oshkosh and the surrounding areas who do not yet have a post-graduation plan and start these young adults on track to a lifelong career.
A HUGE thank you to all the incredible businesses and individuals who participated and made this a very special event!
- 4imprint
- Alro Steel
- Amcor
- Bergstrom Automotive
- Bright Orthodontics
- Celerity Staffing
- Clarity Care
- CORRIM Company FRP LLC
- CR Meyer
- EAA
- Express Employment Professionals
- Forward Service Corporation
- Fox Valley Metrology
- Goodwill NCW
- JX Truck Center
- Local 400 Plumbing & Pipefitting Education Program
- Miravida Living
- Muza Metal Products
- Muza Sheet Metal Company
- Oshkosh Coil Spring
- Oshkosh Defense
- Quality Truck Care Center
- Senior Stride Home Care
- Sherwin-Williams
- Walsworth
- Winnebago County
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| APRIL BUSINESS AFTER HOURS | | |
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| We had a great turnout for our Ribbon Cutting & April Business After Hours at the Wit Apartments!
A special shoutout to Fox River Brewing Company providing the drinks, The Roxy for providing Food, and Fox Communities Credit Union for sponsoring Business After Hours, making it FREE for all members.
Registration is still open for this week's Business After Hours, hosted by E-Power Marketing, click here! | | |
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| Wisconsin voters approve ban on private money support for elections Read More
Westhaven Golf Club Hosting Community Friends Night - May 7th Read More
Mission: Possible … a Veteran & Family Symposium Read More Full Flyer
Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce Launches "Memorial Day on Main" Initiative to Rekindle the True Meaning of Memorial Day Read More
EAA Aviation Museum’s Pioneer Airport 2024 season opens May 4 Read More
Oshkosh Area School District Receives National Recognition for Music Education Support Read More
OSMS Introduces Free Chat-Based Orthopedic Consultation Service Called OrthoAccess Read More
Join Social Media Small Focus Group Presentation on May 29th! Read More
B-29 reunion added to warbird highlights at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 Read More
Public comments sought for proposed WIS 44 bridge improvements in the city of Oshkosh Read More
Hundreds of temporary jobs available to be part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 Read More
D-Day to Space Travel among evening programs at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 Read More
Have something you'd like to share in Business Briefs? Contact Ashlynn Schreiner at [email protected]!
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| | | Bassett Mechanical 1215 Hyland Avenue, Kaukauna (920) 462-1852 www.bassettmechanical.com
Gailan Group (920) 509-7404 Roofing Contractors | | |
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| CHAMBER MEMBERS SAVE WITH... | | |
| | | Oshkosh Chamber Members will receive up to (3) free months of service plus an Oshkosh Chamber Gift Certificate when they sign up for services.
Contact NTD at [email protected] for a custom quote, tailored to your business needs. You can also check them out at www.ntd.net. | | | | |
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A printable, pre-activated prescription savings card for Oshkosh Chamber members. Everyone is eligible to save up to 75% on prescriptions with no paperwork to fill out and no limits on usage. It even covers many pet prescriptions! | | | | | | | 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. | | |
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