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| Chamber of Commerce Month
Upcoming Events
Oshkosh Area Job Fair
It's NewsWorthy
Seeking Milestone Anniversaries
Brian Beaulieu 2022 Forecast
Golf Outing Wrapup
Makenna Uhen Joins Staff
Waterfest Season Finalé
| | | Economic Development Update
New Leadership Oshkosh Class
Business Briefs
August New Members
Chamber Members Save
Member Video Spotlight
August Member Renewals
Upcoming Propel Events
West Side Association Meeting
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| Member Matters is sponsored by Stellar Blue Technologies.
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September is Chamber of Commerce Month in Wisconsin. You are encouraged to check out all the activities happening this month and make the most of your Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce membership. Thank you to each and every one of our members for your support throughout the year! | | | | |
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Wednesday, September 8 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Fox River Brewing Co. & Taproom 1501 Arboretum Drive, Oshkosh
$10 admission for Chamber members
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| | | OC CONNECTION
Tuesday, September 14
7:30-8:30 a.m.
In-Person OC Connection is Back!
Share referrals and present a one-minute "elevator pitch" to your business peers. | | | | | | | | | SOCIAL HUB:
Website Building
Wednesday, September 15 7:30-9:00 a.m. Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce 120 Jackson Street
Presented by Greg Diederich Stellar Blue Technologies | | | | | | |
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| | | Don't Miss the Next HR BREAKFAST BRIEFING
Thursday, September 16
7:30-9:00 a.m. FVTC Riverside Campus 150 N. Campbell Road, Oshkosh
Presented by
von Briesen & Roper, s.c. | | | | | | | | | AM OSHKOSH Tuesday, September 28 7:45-9:00 a.m.
Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh 501 E. Parkway Avenue, Oshkosh | | | | | | |
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| The Power of Video 101
Tuesday, September 21 7:30-8:30 a.m. Oshkosh Convention Center 2 N. Main Street, Oshkosh
Presented by Spectrum Reach
| | | | | | | The Simple Business Plan
Thursday, September 30 7:30-9:30 a.m. Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce 120 Jackson Street, Oshkosh Presented by Don Herrmann, Herrmann Advantage Consulting | | | | | | |
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| | | INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERIES
Tuesday, October 19 Tuesday, October 26 Wednesday, November 3 Wednesday, November 10 All sessions 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Sessions will be held at the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce 120 Jackson Street, Oshkosh
Cost: $275.00 covers all four parts for Chamber members.
Reduced rates available for groups. | | | | | | |
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| SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, October 27 • Leadership Oshkosh Alumni Gathering Monday, November 1 • 114th Annual Meeting & Recognition Program Thursday, January 27 • Business Expo 2022 | | |
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| | | IDEAS AMPLIFIED:
Small Cell Technology: The Future of 5G?
Thursday September 23 5:00-7:00 p.m. Fox River Brewing Co. & Taproom
1501 Arboretum Drive, Oshkosh
Featuring Daniel Shea, COO, Enlighten Digital Technologies
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| | | OSHKOSH AREA EMPLOYMENT FAIR
Tuesday, October 12
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Menominee Nation Arena
1212 S. Main Street, Oshkosh
Registration Fee: $350 for Employers • Only 15 booths left! | | | | | | |
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| | | Check in on Tuesdays and Thursdays with veteran news broadcaster Bob Burnell for It’s NewsWorthy local news updates. Broadcast sponsored by the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce. | | | | | | |
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| Is your business celebrating a Milestone Anniversary in 2021? Please Let us know – 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150 years. Contact [email protected] | | |
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| | | 3 THINGS TO CONSIDER AS YOU NAVIGATE TOWARD AND THROUGH 2022
By Brian Beaulieu, CEO, ITR Economics
2022 is not going to be a replay of 2021. Trends are shifting. Business leaders need to be aware of those shifts so they can properly interpret them and plan for them. Otherwise, profitability will suffer. | | | | | | |
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| OSHKOSH CORPORATION & BANK FIRST OSHKOSH CHAMBER OPEN WRAP-UP | | |
| Our 2021 summer golf outing was held on August 16 at Lake Breeze Golf Club. It was a huge success! We'd like to thank everyone who helped make this event happen: our sponsors, raffle prize donors, volunteers, and everyone who came out to enjoy a beautiful day of golf. | | |
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| THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Title Sponsors: | | |
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| Golf Cart Sponsor: Lapham-Hickey Steel Beverage Cart Sponsor: FirstWeber Putting Green Sponsor: Sure-Dry Basement Systems Ball Contest Sponsor: Wisconsin Herd | | |
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| 314 Pizza Aquire Restoration Ascension Medical Group Associated Bank AT&T Bank First Bergstrom Automotive BMO Harris Bank CANTEEN Cornerstone Processing Solutions Girbau North America Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction Horicon Bank KerberRose Kobussen Buses Network Health Nicolet National Bank ONEIL | | | Oshkosh Community YMCA Oshkosh Corporation Oshkosh Marine Supply The OTA Company Pieper Electric Rhyme R.J. Albright SBG Financial Small Quantity Boxes SMART IS International Spectrum Insurance Group Stellar Blue Technologies Strang, Patteson, Renning, Lewis & Lacy Verve, a Credit Union von Briesen & Roper Wipfli Wisconsin Herd WPS Foundation | | |
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| General Beverage Lee Beverage | | | Pepsi Wisconsin Distributors | | |
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| Alliance Laundry Systems ATW Appleton Airport AVI Systems Big Snow Resort/Hergert Sport, Ski & Marine Center Chamber Board Chair, Wilson Jones Davis Painting and Decorating | | | Elektra Cruise/Fox River Brewing Co. & Taproom Kossel’s TV & Appliance Lee Beverage/Bare Bones Brewery Lowes of Oshkosh Shea Electric & Communications Stellar Blue Technologies & Spectrum Reach | | |
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| 4imprint 9Round Oshkosh Adventure Games A.P. Nonweiler ARC Contracting Artful Gifts Badger Mill Supply Bank First Bar 430 Bare Bones Brewery Benvenuto’s Italian Grill Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center Neenah Best Western Premier Waterfront Hotel & Convention Center Oshkosh Big Apple Bagels Blades & Boards - Hatchet Throwing Bowler’s Extreme Pro Shop Braywood Inn Buffalo Wild Wings Casey’s General Store Chick-fil-A Oshkosh Cinder’s Charcoal Sandwich N. Main Cousins Subs Downtown Oshkosh BID Dublin’s Irish Pub EAA Erbert and Gerbert’s Far Vu Golf Course Festival Foods Firehouse Subs First Business Bank Fletcher Chiropractic Office Fletch’s Local Tap House Fox River Brewing Co. & Taproom Fox World Travel Gabe’s Wisconsin Kitchen & Tavern Girbau North America Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Green 3 Greene’s Pour House at The Granary Ground Round at River’s Edge Hendricks Family Distillery Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Home Care Assistance - Fox Cities Hometown Broadcasting The Howard J&R Auto Service Jersey Mike’s Subs Kingsbury Kitz and Pfeil | | | Knight Barry Title Services Kwik Trip - 20th Avenue La Quinta Inn LaSure’s MaMa’s Noodle Bar Mikes Place Family Restaurant Mills Fleet Farm Mineshaft - Oshkosh Mueller Wealth Muza Sheet Metal Nashville Pet Products NEW PAWSibilities Dog Rescue and Depawsitory Pet Boutique Nicolet Bank Oblio’s Lounge Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau OEC Graphics Oshkosh Country Club Oshkosh Herald Oshkosh Public Museum Oshkosh Community YMCA Peabody’s Tavern & Sideyard/Varsity Club Pepsi Beverages Co. Pizza @ Hwy 44 Planet Fitness Radio Plus: Hometown Tickets Renee Michelle’s Salon & Spa Revs Bowl, Bar, and Grill The Roxy Supper Club Rushford Meadery & Winery Seek Careers/Staffing Silver Star Brands SoldierFit Oshkosh Spectrum Reach Spellman’s Marina Stannard Dry Cleaners and Launderers Sure-Dry Basement Systems TASC - Total Administrative Services Corporation TJ’s Highland Steak House US Celluar Premiere Locations Water City Pool & Spa Waterfest Waterstone Mortgage Wendt’s on the Lake Westhaven Golf Club Wisconsin Timber Rattlers WT Financial Services Youngwirth Associates You’ve Got Maids of the Fox Cities ZaRonis | | |
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| 4imprint Bergstrom Automotive Chick-fil-A Oshkosh Cousins Subs Culvers S. Koeller Culvers Westowne | | | Dunkin & Baskin Robbins The Frosted Bee Golfer’s Outlet McDonalds Restaurants of Oshkosh Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Oshkosh | | |
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| MAKENNA UHEN JOINS CHAMBER STAFF
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| | | The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce has hired Makenna Uhen as its new Events and Communications Coordinator. Most recently, Uhen held a customer relations position with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation. Prior to this, she held positions with the Greater Green Bay Chamber of Commerce, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Bucks. “We are very excited and fortunate to have someone of the caliber of Makenna join the Oshkosh Chamber team. She will be bringing with her a high level of energy, enthusiasm and experience to this role,” said John Casper, President & CEO of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce.
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| Uhen is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Marketing with an emphasis in New Media and Communications. “I am very excited to be joining the Oshkosh Chamber,” said Uhen. “Most of my previous positions have allowed me to create memorable, immersive experiences for others. I look forward to applying my knowledge and skillset towards our mission of serving and representing our members for the betterment of their businesses and our community.” | | |
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WATERFEST 2021 SEASON FINALÉ
Waterfest has one more show in store for the 2021 season, featuring a big double-header on September 2. Headline acts will be Child's Anthem: The Music of Toto, featuring veteran Toto vocalist Keith Landry, and Steely Dane, the ultimate Steely Dan tribute. Opening the evening will be FBI & The Untouchable Horns. Don't miss this year's grand finalé show!
General admission and VIP reserved admission are available online in advance, or at the door. VIP tickets are also also available in advance at the Oshkosh Chamber office, or at Bank First offices in Oshkosh, Green Bay (East & West) and Appleton. | | | | | | |
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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 July 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 July 2021 was 3.6%, down from 4.5% in June of 2021 and down significantly from its high of 14.6 percent in April 2020. By comparison, the unemployment rate in July of 2020 was 6.6%. | | | | | | |
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| | | 2020 CENSUS DATA NOW AVAILABLE
The U.S. Census Bureau has released the 2020 Census results. Wisconsin saw a 3.6% increase in overall population from 2010 to 2020, reaching a total population of 5,893,718. | | |
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| | | WISCONSIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INTRODUCES MAIN STREET BOUNCEBACK GRANTS
BUILD A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS AND HELP RE-ENERGIZE WISCONSIN’S DOWNTOWNS AND COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS
The pandemic took a toll on Wisconsin’s small businesses, and the main streets and commercial corridors that housed them. Now it’s time to bounce back.
- The program provides $10,000 grants to businesses moving into vacant commercial spaces.
- Your business can use the grant funds for lease or mortgage payments, operating expenses, building repairs, tenant improvements and other qualified expenses.
- New or existing businesses that lease or purchase a vacant commercial space as of January 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022, are eligible for Main Street Bounceback Grants.
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OSHKOSH CHAMBER ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP OSHKOSH CLASS OF 2022
The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the beginning of the program year for the Leadership Oshkosh class of 2022. Leadership Oshkosh began in 1989 and has graduated over 1100 students since its inception. The goal of the program is to identify and recruit current and emerging leaders from various segments of the community and to train them to become active and involved citizens. This is accomplished through a combination of mentoring, volunteer experience and education. The program runs from September through May. During the 9-month program, Leadership Oshkosh students also serve as adjunct board members for local non profit organizations, to gain insight and understanding into the world of nonprofits and governance. They also select a community charity and run a fundraiser. The class includes representatives from companies, the public sector and non-profits within the Oshkosh community.
Leadership Oshkosh Class of 2022 Luke Alger, City of Oshkosh Sarah Averkamp, Evergreen Retirement Community Jessi Balcom, City of Oshkosh Adam Breest, Winnegao County Heather Brown, Alliance Laundry Systems Allison Bucciferro, Verve Sarah Chase-Carratt, Silver Star Brands Greg Cianciolo, Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department Christopher Corbin, Trinity Episcopal Church Lia Cummings, 4imprint Bryan Davis, Oshkosh Area School District Theresa Duren, Oshkosh Area School District Alexandria Fischer, Boys and Girls Club Jack Fischer, Bank First Alicia Gehrig, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Inc Jessica Godina, Amcor Flexibles North America Damira Grady, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Tanna Hanson, Fox Valley Technical College Denise Holz, Day by Day Warming Shelter Rob Ketter, Verve Eric Koehler, Physical AchievementCenter Patricia Langkau, Knight Barry Title Group Andrew MacDonald, von Briesen & Roper, S.C. Brittney Maehl, Oshkosh Corporation Kimberly Maki, Miravida Living Lindsey McMullin, Oshkosh Community YMCA Diane Moran, City of Oshkosh Rebecca Neubauer, CESA 6 Teresa Parker, Crossroads Technical Consulting, LLC Connor Raygo, Nicolet National Bank Lois Reischl, Lourdes Academy Julie Richman-Halvorson, Oshkosh Corporation Sarah Robinson, SSM Franciscan Courts Kaitlyn Scoville, The Oshkosh Herald Heather Seraphine, Olson Legal Group LLC Greta Shimon, Amcor Flexibles North America Emily Stadtmueller, Aurora Medical Center Dianna Stiefvater, Fletcher Chiropractic Office Dayton Stumpf, Advocate Aurora Jenna Vis, Ascension Mercy Hospital Jean Wolfgang, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | | | | |
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| Pacur, LLC, a market leading supplier of specialty plastic packaging materials for the medical device industry, recently announced a planned transition in the leadership of the company. John Carlson, a 30-year veteran of the healthcare and medical device industry, took over the role of CEO effective August 2, succeeding Barry Johnson, who is retiring after leading the company for the past decade.
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| Allegiant Travel Company has announced plans to build an aircraft and crew base at Appleton International Airport. It is a $50 million investment that welcomes two Airbus A320 planes to the airport. Allegiant says the investment will create “66 new, high-wage jobs.” The carrier is expected to begin base operations on March 2, 2022. The Las Vegas-based airline says the base will allow for new routes and more flights. Locally-based crew members will return home each night. | | |
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| Cumulus Media recently announced that it has appointed Phil Cianciola as On-Air Host, Mornings, for News-Talk 1490 WOSH-AM in Appleton-Oshkosh, WI. Cianciola can be heard on 1490 WOSH Monday through Friday from 6:00am-9:00am. Cianciola is a long-time veteran of Wisconsin radio, spending several years at WHBY-AM. He also had a long run co-hosting Afternoons on WTMJ-FM in Milwaukee. Cianciola has also hosted his podcast, PhilCast, since 2009.
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| KerberRose was recently ranked within the Top 200 Firms in the nation by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). This is the firm’s sixth consecutive year making IPA’s Top Firms lists, and the first year within the Top 200 Firms. “KerberRose is pleased to experience continual growth and forward progress as one of the nation’s top firms, moving to spot 194 from 206 last year,” said Michael Ruby, Managing Shareholder. | | |
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| The 1st annual "9/11 Flag of Honor Across America Memorial" will be held on September 11, 2021 in partnership with Global Youth Justice, Inc. Winnebago County Teen Court was chosen to host this event that will honor 50 lost souls from the 9/11 attack in conjunction with 25 other peer driven programs and communities across the United States. The event will be held at the front stairs of the Oshkosh Court House at 8:46:40 am.
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| Hawkins Ash CPAs has announced that Roberts, Ritschke & Tyczkowski, Ltd. will be joining them. This allows Hawkins Ash CPAs to expand its presence in northeastern Wisconsin. The merger is effective September 1, 2021. “With the addition of RR&T in Neenah, Wisconsin, we now have ten offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota and are very excited to start serving more clients in the Fox Valley," states Managing Partner Abraham Leis, CPA. | | |
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| On August 11, Bayland Buildings hosted a Golf Outing at Irish Waters in Freedom as a thank you to their respected customers and in gratitude for the partnerships developed over the last 30 years. Bayland and guests raised $6,252 in funds in support of a local non-profit, Hope’s House, a Green Bay organization that provides grief support for kids and families who have gone through death of a loved one. | | |
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| After opening their doors in late July, the Oshkosh Food Co-op will host a Grand Opening Celebration from September 9 through 11. The outdoor event will feature live music, sampling from local suppliers, food trucks, and family friendly activities. A complimentary gift is available to everyone who shops in the store as well as hourly drawings for gift cards, prizes, and even a loaded shopping cart of groceries. The event will run from 5-8 pm on Thursday and Friday, and 12-5 pm on Saturday. | | |
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| Accounting form KerberRose has announced the launch of their new website. The new site is the latest step in their journey to provide customers with accounting, advisory, audit, payroll, retirement plans, tax, wealth management, and technology solutions. | | |
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| Bank First will be hosting a FREE Shred Day event on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon at 1159 N. Koeller Street, Oshkosh. Bank First is requesting that participants bring a non-perishable food donation in exchange for each bag of personal documents shredded. All food donations will go to area food pantries. All types of sensitive documentation will be accepted for shredding. Confidential Records, an AAA-certified shredding company, will be providing a mobile shredding unit. To ensure enough shredding space is available for the public, businesses are asked to not participate in this event.
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| Celerity Staffing Solutions Wendy Wiedmeyer 2036 W. 9th Avenue, Oshkosh (920) 651-1232 celeritystaffing.com
Gibson Social Club Kristin Kane 537 N. Main Street, Oshkosh (715) 571-0713 gibsonsocialclub.com
Spectrum Business Heidi Suhrke 3520 Destination Drive, Appleton | | | |
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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 MEMBER VIDEO SPOTLIGHT
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Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA)
(920) 426-4800
www.EAA.org
The Experimental Aircraft Association is an international 240,000-member organization dedicated to growing participation in aviation. EAA is best known for its EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in, which annually attracts an attendance of 600,000 and 10,000 airplanes, and provides an economic impact of $170 million to the region each year. EAA also has many year-round activities, including the world-class EAA Aviation Museum and aviation education for all ages, as well as facility rentals for corporate meetings and other outings. | | | | | | |
| Contact [email protected] to have your company featured in the Chamber's video spotlight series. | | |
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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 August. | | |
| ALGOMA FINANCIAL GROUP
ARS/WHAT'S AVAILABLE
BANK FIRST
BLACKSTONE METAL WORKS
BLUE DOOR CONSULTING
BRITTONS WALKOVER FOOTWEAR
BUDGET BLINDS OF OSHKOSH
BEST WESTERN PREMIER WATERFRONT HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
COMFORT SUITES OSHKOSH
COMMUNITY FIRST CREDIT UNION
CROWN FOOD PACKAGING
DIEDRICH AGENCY
E.D. CHASE CO INC
EVERGREEN
GAUTHIER CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS CENTER
GRABNER GLASS LLC
GREEN 3, LLC
GREENE'S POUR HOUSE AT THE GRANARY
HOFFMAN PLANNING, DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL & SUITES
JEFFREY P. ANDREINI MD, DIGESTIVE HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS
JET FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
KITZ & PFEIL
| | | LEECO STEEL MILITARY VETERANS MUSEUM
OSHKOSH FIRE & POLICE EQUIPMENT
PARKER HANNIFIN CORP
PHYSIO O&P
PIZZA RANCH
PLANEVIEW TRAVEL PLAZA/CHESTER'S CHICKEN
PREMIER LOCATIONS / US CELLULAR
R&R INSURANCE SERVICES
R.J. ALBRIGHT
RADIO PLUS: HOMETOWN TICKETS
RE/MAX ON THE WATER
ROBERTS, RITSCHKE & TYCZKOWSKI
SCHIEK SPORTS INC
SCHROEDER MOVING SYSTEMS
THE HANGAR
LAMAR ADVERTISING OF GREEN BAY
TJ's DESTINATION OSHKOSH
TLC SIGN
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
WALD WIRE & MANUFACTURING
WINNEBAGO APARTMENT ASSOCIATION
WINNEBAGO COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION
WINNEGAMIE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
XDS HOLDINGS
YOU'VE GOT MAIDS
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| PROPEL YOUNG PROFESSIONALS UPCOMING EVENTS
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| PROPEL VOLUNTEER AT WATERFEST
Thursday, September 2 5:00-8:30 p.m. Leach Amphitheater 303 Ceape Avenue
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| | | WEST SIDE ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER MEETING
Featuring Bill Bertrand, Project Manager WISDOT - NE Region
Thursday, September 2 • 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
LaSure's Banquet Hall, 3125 S. Washburn Street, Oshkosh
Buffet Lunch: $13 for members, $18 for non-members
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