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| | | September is recognized as Chamber of Commerce month to celebrate all local area chambers and their dedication to their communities. We appreciate all of the support from our members, volunteers, and sponsors who want to make our community a better place to do business. Thank you! | | | | |
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| Get to know other people at the Oshkosh Chamber with our newest networking opportunity, Oshkosh Chamber Network Builder!
Watch the video below to learn more about what the Oshkosh Chamber Builder is and how it works: | | |
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| | Small Business of the Year Submission Guidelines The business will be selected by a committee of the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce and awarded at the Chamber’s 2024 Annual Meeting & Recognition Program on January 18th. Submissions must be returned to the care of Blaz Daul, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce (120 Jackson St., Oshkosh, WI 54901), or e-mailed to [email protected]. The submission deadline is September 30th.
The winner will be featured in Oshkosh Chamber print and electronic publications, and submission information will be given to the local media for their consideration. The winner’s name also will be submitted for consideration as the “Wisconsin Small Business of the Year.”
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS • Must be an independently owned, profit-making enterprise for at least 5 years. • Must have fewer than 200 full-time employees. • Must be an Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce member headquartered in Oshkosh.
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| | | Milestone Awards If you are celebrating a milestone of 25, 50, or 100 years in business at any time this year, please contact Blaz Daul at [email protected]. | | | | |
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| | | The Oshkosh Chamber supports the newly-formed coalition of business organizations from across Northeast Wisconsin called Housing NOW that has launched a public education campaign called Say Yes to Housing!
Like the rest of the country, Northeast Wisconsin is currently experiencing a significant housing crisis. Extensive housing studies have been conducted, numerous workgroups and taskforces have been convened to identify the causes of the significant lack of inventory and the skyrocketing costs of housing. A variety of steps have been outlined to start tackling the problem. However, public education has been identified as the first and most vital step to progress.
The hope is that raising awareness of the housing crisis will increase public support for changes in local regulations and future development projects.
Follow the Housing NOW Coalition on Facebook for updates here. | | | | | | |
| ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES | | |
- On September 7th, the annual InDevelopment Conference by Insight Magazine will be hosted at the Oshkosh Convention Center from 2:30pm – 7:00pm. The event is designed to empower industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and professionals from diverse sectors with knowledge and opportunities about the New North Region and its ongoing economic development. The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a host sponsor of the event. You can register for the conference and find more information here.
- Sometimes at Pioneer Island, formerly Tiki Bar, has opened for business on Pioneer Island. The bar is open Thursday to Sunday and also features Pilora’s food truck.
- The Oshkosh Chamber is partnering with several area businesses to bring back the 2023 ‘Fast Pitch’ contest. The pitch event will be on Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Fox Cities Stadium. Presenters will have 4 minutes to pitch their business idea for a chance to win cash prizes as well as an opportunity to advance to the regional pitch event on November 30th. For more information, contact Colan Treml at [email protected].
OSHKOSH JULY 2023 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS
The unemployment rates for Oshkosh and Winnebago County decreased in July 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 July 2023 was 3.0%, just lower than the rate from July of 2022 but significantly lower from 3.5% in June of 2023. There were 34,531 Oshkosh City residents working this year in July vs. 33,984 last year, for a total gain of 547 workers year over year. The total labor force numbers in July were 35,605 in 2023 versus 35,064 in July 2022.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DATA The Winnebago County unemployment rate for July 2023 was 2.9%, remaining consistent with the rate from July 2022 but lower from 3.3% in June of 2023. There were 92,304 Winnebago County residents working this year vs. 90,841 last year, for a net gain of 1,463 workers. Winnebago County’s labor force also increased slightly in July from 93,543 in July 2022 to 95,097 in July 2023.
WISCONSIN and US EMPLOYMENT DATA The Wisconsin July 2023 unemployment rate was 3.2%, just lower from 3.4% in June of 2023 and slightly lower from last year’s July number of 3.1%. In July there were 3,079,290 statewide residents working this year vs. 3,020,035 last year, for a gain of 59,225 workers. The 3.2% statewide unemployment rate is just 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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| | | Booth registration is now OPEN for the 2024 Business Expo. Join over 100 Oshkosh area businesses at the Oshkosh Convention Center on March 20th, 2024. This event is a great way to make new connections, learn more about area businesses’ products, services, and upcoming job openings. Members save $50 if paid in full by November 17th, 2023. To claim your booth, please fill out the registration form on our website and return to [email protected].
The 2024 Business Expo also has Platinum and Gold sponsorships available. To learn more about these sponsorships, contact Brianna Gonnering at [email protected]. | | | | | | |
| | | Annual Meeting | January 18, 2024
Economic Outlook Breakfast | February 13, 2024
Business Expo 2024 | March 20, 2024
Amplify IT 2024 | April 9th, 2024 | | | | | | |
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| | | SAVE THE DATE!
Amplify Oshkosh will be hosting our 9th Annual Conference on April 9th, 2024 at the Culver Family Welcome Center in Oshkosh. This years theme: Artificial Intelligence!
More information to come later this year - stay tuned! | | | | |
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| Workforce & Talent Development | | |
| | | The Oshkosh Chamber is partnering with the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board on the Oshkosh Area Employment Fair & Food Rally happening September 12, 2023 at the Sunnyview Expo Center. The Fox Valley Workforce Development Board is looking to add additional Oshkosh area companies to this year's job fair. For questions, contact Bobbi Miller at 920-470-0873 or [email protected]. To register your business, please click the button below. | | | | | | |
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| Housing NOW Launching a Public Education Campaign Called "Say Yes to Housing!" Read More
Oshkosh Area Food Trucks Wanted for September 12 Rally and Job Fair at Sunnyview Exposition Center Read More
Bergstrom Automotive Announces Acquisition of Broadway Automotive Read More
OSMS Adds Four Fellowship Trained Physicians to Meet Patient Demand Read More
Oshkosh Public Library Announces September Calendar Read More
Streets of Hope Fundraiser by Day by Day Shelter Read More
Tennis is in Full Swing at the Oshkosh Y Tennis and Pickleball Center Read More
Have something you'd like to share in Business Briefs? Contact Blaz Daul at [email protected]!
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| Hands to Heart LLC 500W Franklin St. Ste. C, Appleton 920-209-9911 www.handstoheartllc.com
Foxcities Errands & Property Maintenance LLC 2345 Bowen St., Oshkosh 920-808-0384 | | | |
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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 during the month of August. | | |
| A&W Drive In Algoma Financial Group Auto on the Go Bee Hive Barn & Grill Blended Waxes Blue Door Consulting Community Ag Service Critters Wolf River Sports Crossroads Technical Consulting Curve Crest Country Club Dairy Queen Doggie Paddle Excel Physical Therapy Fiss & Bills Poklasny Funeral Fox Cities Errands Gibson Social Club Goodwill NCW GPH Granary Guaranty Title Services Hangar Bar and Grill Harters Fox Valley Disposal Ideal Crane Rental Kitz & Pfeil Leeco Steel McKnight & Carlson Wines Modern Woodmen Oshkosh Housing Authority
| | | Oshkosh Tikis Partnership Community Health Planview Travel Plaza/Chesters Poplar Creek Premier Locations Quill Creative R&R Insurance Services R J Albright Inc. Radio Plus Hometown Tickets Reflections of Grace Rhyme Rivers Senior Living Rogers Pump Co. Schieks Sports Stonebriar (Jiffy Lube) T R Karrels & Associates Ten Twelve Restaurant Group The Hangar Thomas James Real Estate Travel Leaders Trinity Episcopal Church U Haul Valley Christian School Winn Community Credit Union Wipfli WT Financial Services
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