| |
| |
| | | IN THIS ISSUE
Business After Hours
Upcoming Online Events
ALS Print Solutions Now Watermark47
Business Briefs
New Members
Board of Directors 2020-21
Legislation to Limit COVID-19 Liability School District COVID-19 Dashboard School District Referendum Webpage
Economic Development Update
Chamber Members Save
Member Spotlights
Membership Renewals
Excellence in Leadership
Governor Extends Facemask Order
Protective Facemasks Available
| | |
| |
| |
| Member Matters is sponsored by Stellar Blue Technologies.
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| BUSINESS AFTER HOURS October 15 • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by TJ's Harbor Restaurant
7098 S. US Highway 45, Oshkosh Also sponsored by Bank First Beverages sponsored by Pepsi and General Beverage One winner will win an American Airlines $500 travel prize and an Appleton International Airport travel gift basket, donated by Appleton Airport to celebrate their new nonstop flight to Charlotte, NC!
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| | | LEADING FROM THE TOP
A 2-part webinar series for the CEO, Owner or High-level Manager
October 8 & November 12
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Presented by
Joe Thompson and Vicki Updike of Differentiating Strategies | | | | | | | | | VIRTUAL TOWN HALL Municipal Budget Update Series
October 1, October 8, October 15 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Featuring City Manager Mark Rohloff, County Executive Mark Harris and Superintendent of Schools Vickie Cartwright
| | | | | | |
| |
| | | OC CONNECTION
Tuesday, October 13
7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Share referrals and present a one-minute "elevator pitch" to your business peers.
Sponsored by The Salvation Army - Oshkosh | | | | | | | | | SOCIAL HUB Multimedia: How to Leverage Video and Photos to Increase Engagement Online
Tuesday, October 20 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Presented by Tyler Hoffman Stellar Blue Technologies
| | | | | | |
| |
| | | Don't miss the next BREAKFAST BRIEFING
Thursday, October 15 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Presented by
von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
| | | | | | | | | Coming Soon: VIRTUAL TOWN HALL Candidate Forums
October 22 & 29 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Featuring candidates for Wisconsin's 54th Assembly District and 18th State Senate District | | | | | | |
| |
| | | USING LINKEDIN AND VIDEO MARKETING TO INCREASE SALES
A 2-part interactive webinar that covers putting together a scalable marketing system that takes advantage of LinkedIn, and the use of strategic video to increase sales and develop more qualified leads.
Session 1 • November 11 Session 2 • November 18 Wednesdays, 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Presented by Michael Raymond, Imagine Road Productions | | | | | | |
| |
| | | IDEAS AMPLIFIED Purpose Drives Digital Transformation
October 22, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Featured Presenter Tina Seashore, VP Global Rewards • Oshkosh Corporation | | | | | | |
| |
| |
| After 73 years as a full-service commercial printer, A.L.S. Print Solutions, Inc. is changing our business name to Watermark47, Inc. The name change will be effective on 1st October 2020. Watermark represents quality and ’47 is the year our business was founded. Our mission is to build long-lasting customer relationships by providing individualized, high-quality solutions in the fields of printing, packaging, and finishing. The new name reflects our proud heritage and our bright future. The business name change has allowed us to expand our opportunities and offer additional services and capabilities, including printing, packaging, finishing, assembly, mailing, fulfillment, and more. Visit our new website watermark47.com to see a complete list of our capabilities. We want to promise you despite the name change, we guarantee to provide you with the best printing and superior customer service you have come to know.
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| Thank you to our sponsors!
| | |
| |
| |
| Feyen, Schraa Receive WMC’s “Working for Wisconsin” Award Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce presented State Senator Dan Feyen and State Assembly Representative Michael Schraa with their "Working for Wisconsin" award in recognition of their efforts to promote job creation and wage growth during the 2019-20 legislative season. 82 state lawmakers were recognized for their support of pro-growth policies and reforms aimed at improving the state's business climate. | | | Samaritan Counseling Center recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley is a leading behavioral health agency serving Kaukauna, Menasha, New London and Oshkosh. Founded in 1970, the center provides professional, compassionate counseling to children, adults and families and features several programs aimed at mental health education and suicide prevention. | | |
| |
| |
| Employ Humanity has named Oshkosh Corporation CEO Wilson Jones as one of its 15 Boldly Inspirational Leaders for his work building a culture of excellence by putting people first and creating an organization where all are inspired to improve personally and professionally. Oshkosh Corporation had previously been honored with the 2019 Employ Humanity Excellence Award. | | | |
| |
| |
| T-Mobile Tim Miller (630) 926-6522 2060 S. Koeller Street, Oshkosh www.t-mobile.com
Quade Photography, LLC Nichole Wintheiser (920) 460-0792 4226 Jackson Street, Oshkosh
Fox Cities Magazine Lynn Murphy (920) 733-7788 P.O. Box 2496, Appleton foxcitiesmagazine.com Herrmann Advantage Consulting, LLC Don Herrmann (920) 415-0392 1654 W. Evergreen Drive #7, Appleton www.herrmannadvantageconsulting.com
BE's Refreshments Chad Magnuson (920) 983-2318 3330 South Ridge Road, Green Bay besrefreshments.com | | | Elizabeth Lee Franzen, Norwex Independent Sales Consultant (920) 279-1233 9382 County Road D, Winneconne elizabethleefranzen.norwex.biz
R-1 Mobile Repair LLC Keith A. Gerveis (920) 279-3358 P.O. Box 3453, Oshkosh
My Daily Choice - Hempworx CBD Nichole Blanck (920) 960-8943 N8988 Lakeshore Drive, Van Dyne nicholeblanck.com
Immel Construction Carol Karls (920) 468-8208 1820 Radisson Street, Green Bay immelconstruction.com
E & S Security LLC Scott M. Steinke (920) 585-3188 1401 Rynders Street, Appleton
The Natural Nurse by Angie Tanner Angela Tanner W127 Eureka Lock Road, Omro | | |
| |
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES 2020-21 SLATE OF OFFICERS, NEW AND CONTINUING BOARD MEMBERS
| | |
| New Board Members Fred Stephan, Amcor Flexibles North America Nick Behnke, SBG Financial
Robyn Gruner, AT&T
Jim Macy, von Briesen & Roper
Slate of Officers Wilson Jones, Chairman Javad Ahmad, Past Chairman Joan Woldt, Chairman-Elect Wayne Youngwirth, Vice Chairman Brian Wierzbinski, Treasurer John Casper, Secretary
Continuing Board Members Javad Ahmad, Smart IS International Jeff Bard, Aurora Medical Center Steve Davis, Ardy & Ed’s Drive-In, Inc. Hallie Dicks, Covetrus
Jon Doemel, ZaRonis Mike Floyd, Girbau North America Stephen Ford, Lapham-Hickey Steel Phil Janes, Oshkosh Marine Supply Wilson Jones, Oshkosh Corporation John Kriz, Muza Metal Products
Andrew Leavitt, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Dennis Lewandowski, A. P. Nonweiler Grant Schwab, FirstWeber Group Dan Shea, Shea Electric & Communications
Scott Sitter, Nicolet National Bank Regina Sobojinski, Fox Valley Physical Therapy & Wellness Anne Steinert, Steinert Printing John Supple, Supple Restaurant Group Chet Wesenberg, Chet Wesenberg Architect, LLC
Brian Wierzbinski, Experimental Aircraft Association Joan Woldt, Bank First National Bob Wolf, The Roxy Supper Club
Wayne Youngwirth, Youngwirth Associates, LLC | | |
| |
| LEGISLATION TO LIMIT COVID-19 LIABILITY The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, along with other state-wide local Chambers and business associations, has requested our area state representatives to co-sponsor and support LRB-6434, a bill that would create a safe harbor for all property owners or occupants who are good actors against frivolous lawsuits alleging a plaintiff was infected with Covid-19 at a specific premises. | | |
| |
| OSHKOSH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT LAUNCHES COVID-19 DASHBOARD
In an effort to keep students, families, staff, and the entire community up-to-date on the state of COVID-19 in OASD boundaries, the District has created a COVID-19 Dashboard available online at www.oshkosh.k12.wi.us/families/covid-19-dashboard. This dashboard provides a snapshot of the number of students and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19, as well as those required to quarantine due to being identified as a close contact. In addition to active cases, the dashboard also provides a listing of total cases since the start of the school year. The dashboard will be updated every Monday and Thursday of each week. | | | | | | |
| |
| OSHKOSH AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM INFORMATION WEBPAGE
The Oshkosh Area School District has created a webpage devoted to information about both of the November referendums, including a video presentation and Frequently Asked Questions section.
The School District has also made the following resources available: | | |
| |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
| | |
| OSHKOSH AND WINNEBAGO COUNTY UNEMPLOYMENT RATES CONTINUE TO DECLINE IN AUGUST For the fifth straight month, the unemployment rates for Oshkosh and Winnebago County saw declines in the month of August as reported by the Wisconsin DWD. CITY OF OSHKOSH EMPLOYMENT DATA The data indicated that the Unemployment Rate for August 2020 was 5.3%, down from a high of 14.3 percent in in April. By comparison, the unemployment rate in August of 2019 was 3.6%. Oshkosh’s August unemployment rate was one of the lowest of major cities across the State of Wisconsin. There are currently 32,301 Oshkosh City residents working this year vs. 33,381 last year, however, Oshkosh’s April employment was 29,541, showing a positive employment trend increase of 2,760 from April 2020 to August 2020. By comparison, Oshkosh’s March 2020 employment was 33,048 before the effects of Covid-19 began impacting the economy. WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DATA The Winnebago County unemployment rate for August was 5.1%, down from a high of 14.2% in April of 2020. By comparison, the unemployment rate in August of 2019 was 3.3%. There are currently 85,734 Winnebago County residents working this year vs. 88,609 last year, however, Winnebago County’s April employment was 78,409, showing a positive employment trend increase of 7,325 from April to August 2020. By comparison, Winnebago County’s March 2020 employment was 87,717 before the effects of Covid-19 began impacting the economy. WISCONSIN EMPLOYMENT DATA The Wisconsin August 2020 unemployment rate was 6.1% vs 14.6% in April of 2020. Statewide employment is still over 137,023 less than last year at this time, however it is up 253,333 from April of 2020. | | |
| |
| OSHKOSH NEW CONSTRUCTION REPORT STRONG FOR 2020
The values reflect 2019 construction activity. - Oshkosh was 2nd in the Fox Valley region in new commercial construction in 2019 with over $42.6 million.
- This was the highest new commercial construction value Oshkosh has seen since 2009
- Oshkosh was also 2nd in the Fox Valley region in new industrial construction in 2019, with over $22 million.
- This is the highest industrial construction value tracked by the Oshkosh Chamber since we began this tracking activity in 2002.
This is great news from a tax base perspective and confirms significant economic investment that continues to take place in Oshkosh. More information is available at the State of Wisconsin DOR Statement of Changes in Equalized Values webpage. | | |
| |
| OSHKOSH DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT GROUNDBREAKING SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 21ST A groundbreaking ceremony has been scheduled for October 21st at 3 p.m. for the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott that will be locating in the Oshkosh Avenue corridor near the campus of the Oshkosh Corporation Corporate Headquarters. The project is being developed in conjunction with the Lakeshore Plaza Development along Oshkosh Avenue with American Companies as the general contractor and Kinseth Hospitality Companies being the property manager. The general public is invited to attend. The target date for the hotel opening is early fall of 2021 CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY AT LAKESHORE PLAZA Construction is underway on a new 22,000 square foot 2-story office building in the Lakeshore Plaza Development area that will be the new home for CLA Oshkosh. CLA will be locating on the second floor with first floor space still available for lease. Also, construction has begun on a separate 6,000 square foot retail center that will be the new home for Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins. Additional tenant space is also available in this building. BRIO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES Construction began in September on the new BRIO Building that is being developed by MERGE URBAN DEVELOPMENT at the corner of Jackson and Pearl in the Marion Road District Opportunity Zone. The 57,000 square foot 5 story project will include the new Oshkosh Food Co-op on the first floor and 60 upper floor residential units that are proposed to include 28 studios, 16 one bedroom units and 16 two bedroom units. The project includes the development of 117 parking stalls with 270 total parking stalls on 3 adjacent parcels. CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON CHICK-FIL-A AND DISCOUNT TIRE ON N. WASHBURN STREET Construction is underway on a new Oshkosh Chic-fil-A fast food restaurant and a new Discount Tire store on N. Washburn Street. Chick-fil-A anticipates a January 2021 opening at its location near Dick’s Sporting Goods and the new Discount Tire store will be located at 925 N. Washburn Street. | | |
| |
| CHAMBER MEMBERS SAVE WITH... | | |
| | | Chamber Members Save on Payroll Services with Advanced Payroll Solutions. Learn more here. | | | | | | |
Chamber members can save money every time they make a local or long distance call, just by switching to Northern Telephone and Data.
| | | | |
| | | 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. | | | | | | | 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. | | | | |
| |
| CHAMBER MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS FEATURING.... | | |
| • Watermark47
• Magnet Billiards, Bar & Grill
• Chet Wesenberg, Architect
• Hilton Garden Inn
| | |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the following members who renewed their memberships during the month of September. | | |
| ALBAN LTD ANCHORAGE REALTY ASCENSION EMPLOYEE SOLUTIONS BIG APPLE BAGELS BLACKSTONE METAL WORKS BOPTONE & ASSOCIATES BOWLERS EXTREME PRO SHOP CALL A CAB OSHKOSH CHILDREN'S DENTAL CENTER CLEARVIEW PRODUCTIONS COLDWELL BANKER THE REAL ESTATE GROUP COMFORT SUITES CORRIM COMPANY CRITTERS WOLF RIVER SPORTS DAIRY QUEEN DAY BY DAY WARMING SHELTER EASTBAY EDENBROOK OF OSHKOSH EVERGREEN FLOWERS & LEAVES GOODWILL INDUSTIRES HYDRITE CHEMICAL J.J. KELLER JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS | | | JF LOPEZ ROOFING KITZ & PFEIL LAMAR COMPANIES LANG DEVELOPMENT MERGE URBAN DEVELOPMENT MILLWORK DISTRIBUTORS OSHKOSH FAMILY OSHKOSH SMILES PARK 'N PRINT SALON MODE & SPA SCHU ELECTRIC SIGNARAMA/FLYWAY SIGNS SILVER STAR BRANDS SOLDIERFIT OSHKOSH SUPER 8 MOTEL SURE-DRY BASEMENT SYSTEMS TACO JOHN'S THE GROUNDS GUYS THE LION'S DEN THE OSTHOFF US BANK VILLAGE OF HORTONVILLE WALMART WISCONSIN HERD WISCONSIN SPICE | | |
| |
| |
| |
| STATEWIDE FACEMASK MANDATE EXTENDED
You are likely well aware that Gov. Evers has reissued his mask mandate for another 60 days, running through the middle of November. The mandate is the same as what has been in place for the last 60 days. In quick summary, the mandate requires individuals age 5 and up to wear a mask anytime they are in a room with other individuals, except in a private residence and in a handful of other instances. Read the full mask mandate here. | | |
| |
| PROTECTIVE FACEMASKS AVAILABLE
| | |
| |
| The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is offering for sale to Chamber members: - Three layer surgical type disposable facemasks, boxes of 50, cost $26.00/box.
- Five layer KN95 facemasks, boxes of 20, cost $46.00/box.
Prices include sales tax. Minimum quantity per order is one box of either type. Separating masks may lead to contamination so orders smaller than one box are not an option. If you are interested in purchasing, please send an email to [email protected], including your company name, contact name, email address, and the number of boxes of each type you wish to order. Masks will be available at the Chamber office for payment and pick-up during our regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays. Appointments are not required. Preferred payment methods are check or cash. Please contact the Chamber office if you have questions, at 920-303-2266. | | |
| |
| Advertise in our newsletters - Call (920) 303-2265 to learn more! | | |
|
Contact Us 120 Jackson Street, Oshkosh WI 54901 | | | |
| |
