Member Milestone Anniversaries

M O M ENT U M
DECEMBER 2011
Newsletter of the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce
Member Milestone Anniversaries
2011 marked some big anniversaries for some of
our Members. Please join us in congratulating those
Celebrating 50 years
• Brat Stop, Inc./Parkway Chateau
businesses and organizations that have succeeded and
thrived through a variety of economic environments
Celebrating 40 years
and celebrated a special anniversary in 2011. Here’s to a
• Kiwanis Breakfast Club
prosperous 2012!
• Pulera Collision Auto Care Center
• Schmidt Industrial Truck, Inc.
Celebrating 110 years
• Twin Lakes Area Chamber & Business Association
• Walgreens
Celebrating 30 years
Celebrating 100 years
• A.T. Polishing, Inc.
• Andrea’s
• Cicchini Asphalt Paving, Inc.
• Gateway Technical College
• Eye Center of Kenosha
• Rode’s Camera & Photo Supplies
• Hospice Alliance, Inc.
• Johnson LHG, Inc.
Celebrating 90 years
• AT&T Wisconsin
• Landmark Title Corporation
• Uline
• Rotary Club of Kenosha
• WE Energies
Celebrating 25 years
• Best Western Harborside Inn
Celebrating 80 years
• Keller Williams Team Realty
• LaMacchia Travel Agency
• Kenosha Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Homes
• O’Connor, DuMez, Alia, & McTernan, S.C.
C H A M BER RE P O RT
M O M ENT U M
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ISSUE:
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Have a Happy Holiday Season
and a Prosperous New Year!
Chamber Report . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chamber Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Around The Chamber . . . . . . . 4
Around The Chamber
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Lou Molitor, Executive Director, KENOSHA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Business News . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Quarter in Photos . . . . . . . . . 6
Where did the summer go?!? And fall… what fall?
membership directory to find businesses that might
Quarter in Photos .
. . . Members
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Our New
I can’t believe that it is already December and the
carry the products or services that you are looking
Chamber Calendar . . . . . . . . 8
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holidays are right around the corner. The old adage
for. When visiting the business, look for the Kenosha
Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . 9
“time goes by quickly when you’re having fun”
Area Chamber of Commerce member decal on the
Y-Link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
certainly rings true, especially with all the events and
door and let them know that you are also a member of
activities put on by the Kenosha Area Chamber of
the Chamber. You just never know what opportunities
Commerce. We are having a lot of fun while at the
may arise when doing business with fellow Chamber
same time providing great value to our members.
members!
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Chamber Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Lou Molitor
Executive Director
(262) 654-1234 x113
lou@kenoshaareachamber.com
SPOTLIGHT ON
KENOSHA COUNTY
BUSINESS
WHAT IS IT?
Spotlight on Kenosha County Business is the
Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce’s
radio program that promotes businesses in
Kenosha. It is on during Bill Lawrence’s “The
Wake-up Call” show.
Be sure to visit the calendar page in this edition of
Michael Mertz
Graphic Designer
(262) 654-1234 x115
mike@kenoshaareachamber.com
your calendar!
Commerce? Visit www.kenoshaareachamber.com or
Here’s a “Save The Date” notification: Kenosha EXPO,
and benefits will help your business grow and prosper!
March 10-11, 2012 in the Petretti Fieldhouse at UWEmily Delabrue
Member Service Specialist
(262) 654-1234 x112
emily@kenoshaareachamber.com
Momentum is published quarterly by the Kenosha Area Chamber
of Commerce. No part of this publication may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form— print, electronic, or otherwise— without
expressed written permission of the Executive Director.
Parkside! Typically, 6,000 to 8,000 people come to
Emily, Mike and I wish all of you a very Happy Holiday
EXPO. Be a vendor today and take advantage of Early
Season and a safe and prosperous New Year. It looks
Bird pricing!
like 2012 has the potential to be a great year with
increased opportunities for business growth and
As the holiday season approaches, now is the perfect
prosperity. The Chamber stands ready to serve. Let us
time to do business with Chamber members. Many of
know how we can be of assistance.
our member businesses offer deals and sales during
It’s all about you! The program is hosted by
Bill Lawrence and Chamber Executive Lou
Molitor. Sponsorship is only $200 and
includes 32 on-air promotions during the
week plus a half-hour interview with you live
on the radio (you provide the questions).
If you’re interested in sponsoring this
program, call Lou Molitor at (262) 654-1234
x113 or email lou@kenoshaareachamber.com
Not a member of the Kenosha Area Chamber of
call (262) 654-1234 to join and see how our services
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
INTERESTED?
Momentum and mark all of the Chamber events on
the holiday season. Visit our Member to Member
Have a great Kenosha County Day!
Discount link on our website for fantastic savings
opportunities. While on the website, browse the
Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce
600 52nd Street, Suite 130
Kenosha, WI 53140
www.kenoshaareachamber.com
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E D U C ATI O N
Wisconsin Concealed Carry Law
Spotlight on Kenosha County Business
Spotlight on Kenosha County Business is the
The cost for a program is $200 and includes 25
Chamber’s 30-minute radio program on AM-1050 WLIP
promotions on the radio during the week of the show
Wisconsin Concealed Carry Law, 2011 Act 35, went into
Radio with radio host Bill Lawrence and Chamber
and a half hour interview (16 minutes of radio time) live
effect on November 1, 2011. Here are some important
Executive Director Lou Molitor. The show airs twice a
on the radio. This is a great value and a tremendous
must-know facts for employers:
month on the second and fourth Fridays from 6:30am
way to promote your business. Businesses have
to 7:00am. Businesses interested in taking part of this
their choice of second or fourth Fridays and will be
program should call Lou at (262) 654-1234 x113.
scheduled on a first come, first served basis.
• Employers may prohibit an employee from carrying
a concealed weapon during the course of their
employment per Wisconsin Statute §175.60(15m)(a)
but they may not prohibit an employee with a CCW
license from storing or concealing their weapon or
Congrats to Business Excellence Award Winners!
ammunition in the employee’s privately-owned vehicle,
even if it is used for business, per Wisconsin Statute
On November 3rd, the Kenosha Area Business Alliance
This year’s winners included Xten Industries, Inc.
§175.60(15m)(b).
and the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce hosted
as Business of the Year, GEM Manufacturing, Inc. as
the 2011 Kenosha County Business Excellence Awards.
Small Business of the Year, Craig Deaton of Gateway
Over 300 members of both organizations were in
Mortgage Corporation as Entrepreneur of the Year,
attendance at UW-Parkside’s Student Center Ballroom
and Allied Plastics, Inc., Equity Creative, Inc., Five Star
(b) A person that does not prohibit an individual
to recognize this year’s best of Kenosha County for
Coatings Group, Inc., Offsite, LLC, and RJ Underground,
from carrying a concealed weapon on property that
networking, dinner and a great awards program.
Inc. as Kenosha’s Fast Five winners.
the person owns or occupies is immune* from any
• Liability issues covered under Wisconsin Statutes
§175.60(21):
liability arising from its decision.
Directories Available
Each year, the Chamber prints a Local Business Guide
to clients, friends or visitors, feel free to stop by the
of all Chamber members, as well as community ahd
Chamber to pick up a quantity of Directories.
inches by 7 inches.
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The new law grants immunity to any person or
employer who does not prohibit concealed carry
(c) An employer that does not prohibit one or more
on their property from liability. Those who do
employees from carrying a concealed weapon
prohibit concealed carry or weapons do not have
under sub.(15m) is immune1 from any liability
such immunity. Businesses wrestling with this issue
arising from its decision.
should seek legal advice for this decision and how
• Property Owners and Businesses can prohibit the
carrying of firearms and other weapons on their
printer and available for the general public. Roughly
The Chamber would also like to thank Jennifer Dooley
property and a person who has been notified not to
1,000 copies are distributed to Chamber Members,
and the hard-working staff at Dooley & Associates
remain on the property or not to carry a weapon may
local dignitaries and our Board and Ambassadors. If
for handling ad sales, as well as Badger Press
be subject to a Class B forfeiture under Wisconsin
you or your business need more copies for distributing
Photographics for printing this year’s Directory!
Statute §943.13(1m)(b). A sign must be displayed in
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premises. The size of the sign must be at least 5
that decision will affect future liability. They should
Chamber resources. This year’s issue is back from the
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a prominent location at or near entrances to the
DECEMBER 2011
also contact their liability insurance carrier for more
information on possible changes there as well.
For more information, visit:
doj.state.wi.us
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Q U ARTER IN P H O T O S
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Key it solutions ribbon cutting
July 23, 2011
Annual meeting
August 3, 2011
AaLTO ENHANCEMENT CENTER RIBBON CUTTING
September 15, 2011
Dermatology associates of WI ribbon cutting
September 15, 2011
at&t store ribbon cutting
August 9, 2011
Robin’s nest cakery ribbon cutting
August 10, 2011
Platinum Systems business after five
September 22, 2011
Harborside Commons Ribbon Cutting
September 23, 2011
Prairie orthodontics ribbon cutting
August 12, 2011
Kenosha urgicare ribbon cutting
August 15, 2011
Bodywise therapeutic massage ribbon cutting
October 28, 2011
dermalogica ribbon cutting
November 15, 2011
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O U R NEW M E M BERS
Pacetti’s Maestro of Music
Homewatch Caregivers
NETW O R K ING & B O AR D
Connect for Success
Caring Senior Service
5905 6th Avenue
5027 Green Bay Road, Suite 106
702 57th Street
Networking Group
Kenosha, WI 53140
Kenosha, WI 53144
Kenosha, WI 53140
Every other Monday, 3:00pm
(262) 657-5031
(262) 652-7890
(262) 671-4015
Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce
600 52nd Street, Suite 130, Kenosha
Suzanne’s Picture Framing
Super-Lube
Sweet Discoveries
Secretary Pamela Mundling
345 Park Avenue
2920 52nd Street
388 Lake Street
Legal Shield
Antioch, IL 60002
Kenosha, WI 53140
Antioch, IL 60002
ppl@tds.net
(847) 395-2570
(262) 652-5200
(262) 527-8089
Lighthouse
Advance Drafting Services, LLC
Anaya’s Auto Repair, Inc.
Exchange Club of Kenosha
Networking Group
5302 41st Avenue
2515 52nd Street
600 52nd Street, Suite 130
Every other Tuesday, 12:00pm
Kenosha, WI 53144
Kenosha, WI 53140
Kenosha, WI 53140
Best Western Harborside Inn
(262) 705-8417
(262) 652-1441
(262) 654-1234
5125 6th Avenue, Kenosha
President Tom Ogilvie
ExposeKenosha.com
Turning Point Life Church
Small Business Technology
EZ Pack n’ Ship
Solutions, Inc.
tom@ezpacknship.com
francisco@exposekenosha.com
PO Box 277
Kenosha, WI 53140
Kenosha, WI 53141
4020 68th Street
(847) 612-5180
Kenosha, WI 53142
Home Services
(262) 671-4898
Networking Group
Kenosha Urgicare
6430 Green Bay Road #104
Dermatology Associates
Kenosha, WI 53142
of Wisconsin
(262) 925-0535
Food For Thought
Every other Wednesday, 8:00am
Jackson Lewis LLP
(847) 982-2608
Power Fill
(262) 657-5086
Cadtek Design Studio, LLC
Vice-Chair
Zina Haywood
Walmart
Gateway Technical College
Treasurer
Rosanna Molinaro
Johnson Bank
Carol Lamberson
Michael Morrone
American Solutions For Business
Ameriprise Financial Services
(262) 652-6020
(414) 944-5200
Grow Rite Landscape Management
Matt Carlson
(262) 358-6550
Every other Tuesday, 12:00pm
Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce
BodyWise Therapeutic Massage, LLC
600 52nd Street, Suite 130, Kenosha
6032 40th Avenue B
President Julie Mucha
Kenosha, WI 53142
Feel Great, Look Great!
(262) 308-5769
jmucha2@wi.rr.com
Shannon Ferguson-Munns,
(847) 816-7685
IndependEnt Insurance Agent
Platinum Systems, Inc.
shannonfergusonmunns@gmail.com
Kenosha, WI 53140
Larry Nelson
Bane Nelson, Inc.
Frank Pacetti
City of Kenosha
com
Women’s Networking Group
Dan Melyon
Shalom Center
President Kathy Misurelli
Racine, WI 53403
Chris Lopour
Village of Pleasant Prairie
Secretary
Milwaukee, WI 53202
242 Main Street
Erik Guttormsen
Guttormsen, Hartley, Wilk & Higgins LLP
Mike Evert
Kenosha, WI 53144
Grayslake, IL 60030
10715 75th Street
Clifton Gunderson, LLP
Immediate Past Chair
100 S. Atkinson Road, Suite 116-182
Regner Veterinary Clinic
Boys & Girls Club
1351 52nd Street, Kenosha
8032 22nd Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53143
Jens Emerson
Carolyn’s Coffee Connection
Freshen Up Cleaning Service
Kenosha County
Wally Graffen
330 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 565
kathy.misurelli@growritelandscape.
David Geertsen
Chair
5017 Green Bay Road, Suite 138
7001 N Ridgeway
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Officers
Steve Bostrom
Carmel Ruffolo
Prudential Premier Properties
University of Wisconsin - Parkside
John Camosy
Terri Sinnott-Chardukian
Camosy Incorporated
Bank of Kenosha
Matt Coffey
Melissa Thompson
Aurora Health Care
Uline
Jennifer Dooley
Kare Vernezze
Dooley & Associates
NextMedia Group
Jen Fisher
(262) 455-1041
Jay-Bee Collision Repair Center
Kenosha, WI 53142
(262) 694-3100
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January 25, 2012
12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce
Gateway Technical College,
Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce
600 52nd Street, Suite 130, Kenosha
Madrigrano Auditorium
600 52nd Street, Suite 130, Kenosha
3520 30th Avenue, Kenosha
new member orientation
December 1, 2011
Inventors &
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Entrepreneurs Club
Save the Date!
January 17, 2012
5125 6th Avenue, Kenosha
6:30pm - 8:30pm
March 10-11, 2012
Gateway Technical College
10:00am - 4:00pm
Horizon Center
UW-Parkside Frank J.
4940 88th Avenue, Kenosha
Petretti Fieldhouse
Business After Five
December 8, 2011
900 Wood Road, Kenosha
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Honda of Kenosha
12180 77th Street, Bristol
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January 18, 2012
7:30am - 9:00am
Ambassador Meeting
December 28, 2011
Aurora Medical Center
10400 75th Street, Kenosha
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce
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