The ChamberWorks Newsletter

The ChamberWorks
Newsletter
2014
1505 9th Street, Monroe WI 53566
(608) 325-7648
thechamber@tds.net
Inside this issue:
Future Wisconsin Economic
Summitt
2
American Legion and VFW Post 2312
3
News / Events Around the Area
4
WMC Launches Employee Economic
Education Program
5
November Happenings/MCCI Board
of Directors
6
Madison Blues Semi-Pro Hockey
Team
7
Future Forward Calendar
8
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All-Ways Photography
1624 14th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
608-279-2223
allwaysphotos@yahoo.com
www.allwaysphotography.co
Buggyworks
1015 18th Avenue, Suite 112
Monroe, WI 53566
608-426-6445
jeff@buggyworkspub.com
www.buggyworkspub.com
Barb’s Potato Salad & Catering
710 16th Street
Monroe, WI 53566
608-325-2233
pumkim@tds.net
Leisure Lanes
2308 6th Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
608-328-8135
leisurelanes@tds.net
www.leisurelanesmonroe.co
Prairie Star Lodge
N1401 Dill Road
Browntown, WI 53522
773-339-6736
inquiries@prairiestarlodge.com
www.prairiestarlodge.com
Veterans Day—November 11
monroeclinic.org
608-324-2000
Sponsored by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes
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high-quality cast, machined and assembled
components for the transportation and
industrial markets.
(608) 966-3261
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Grede II LLC. - Browntown
N2480 County Highway M
Browntown, WI 53522
AMERICAN LEGION
The American Legion started in Monroe in 1919 by WWI Veterans, and has carried on ever
since. It is a place for veterans who have served during war years. It is a meeting place, as well as,
being there to help the veterans and their families.
We are open to the public for special events and be sure to come and enjoy our famous Friday night
fish fry. We are always looking for new members. So stop in and enjoy your local American
Legion Post 84 at: 1627 12th. Ave. Monroe, WI
American Legion Honor Guard
Commander
Dennis Swank
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CECIL JONES VFW POST 2312
For more than seventy five years Cecil Jones Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2312 and its Ladies
Auxiliary have been serving the veterans of the Monroe area.
No one does more for veterans than the VFW. From youth scholarships to military funeral honors,
from visiting sick veterans and their dependents to advocating for veterans from the Courthouse to
the Capitol, VFW Post 2312 has been there since 1939. Now, in order to be of further service to the
community, Cecil Jones VFW Post 2312 and its Ladies Auxiliary has joined the Monroe Chamber
of Commerce.
Why don’t you consider membership in the VFW? Any citizen of the United States may be a member
of the VFW who is serving or has served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States and
has been awarded a campaign medal or has served on the Korean Peninsula.
Membership in the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW shall be limited to wives, widows, mothers,
stepmothers, grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters, sisters, half
sisters, foster and step-sisters of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the VFW.
For further information contact Mike or Marian Furgal, gunner@wekz.net, 608-325-2670, 1411 14th
Avenue, Monroe, WI 53566.
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“…an undiscovered gem!”
National Historic Cheesemaking Center
Green County
Open daily 9 am - 4 pm
Welcome
April 1 - October 31
Center
2108 6th Ave. Monroe, WI
Thinking of expanding or relocating your business?
Home of the
(608) 325-4636
Monroe, WI
WI—
—Vintage America is the right place.
Land is currently available in our industrial parks for as little as
$1.00 an acre for eligible projects.
For more information call Pam Christopher @ 608-325-7648
News/Events Around the Area
The Diamonds
Saturday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Held at the
Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, 1600
26th Street. The Diamonds make their long
awaited return to Monroe. With impeccable tight
vocal harmonies, snappy choreography, and
remarkable musicianship, The Diamonds
entertaining stage show is a non-stop nostalgic trip.
www.monroeartscenter.com
Seasons of the Sugar River—Juried Show
November 1-November 28– Monroe Arts Center,
1315 11th Street. Gallery open Tuesday thru
Saturday 10am-5pm This exhibition is the result of
an open call for artists to enter artwork in the Lower
Sugar River Watershed Associations second
annual juried exhibition, Seasons of the Sugar
River: Backroads & Backwaters. For more info:
www.monroeartscenter.com or call 325-5700.
Trick or Treat Trail Run
Saturday, November 1 at 5 p.m. 5K and Kid’s
Run. The run takes place on the beautiful Badger
State Trail (pre-race check in located in the Orchid
parking lot at 350 21st Street, Monroe). This is a
Halloween-themed run and costumes are
encouraged. We will have a costume contest
immediately following the run. The kids will run at 5
pm with the 5k to begin at 5:15 pm. $25.00 entry
fee includes a long sleeve tech t-shirt. Register and
then share to Facebook to save $5.00 on your entry
fee. For more information or to register online go to
www.greencountyymca.org. Volunteers are
needed to help with the event. If you are interested
in helping, please contact Doni Trimble at 608-3252003 or email membership@greencountyymca.org.
Swissfest
Sunday, November 2 at 2 pm. Held at Turner
Hall, 1217 17th Avenue, Monroe. Sponsored by
Monroe Swiss Singers. Swiss music variety show,
followed by a dance. For more information call
608-325-3461 or visit their website at
turnerhallofmonroe.org.
“On the Air” Radio Variety Show-Open
Auditions
November 6 from 6-9 pm. For a 17th consecutive
year, the Monroe Arts Center is proud to host this
annual event showcasing southern Wisconsin’s
and Northern Illinois’s wealth of highly-talented
individuals and groups. Directed by music and
theatre professionals Jean Adler Woolworth and
Rich Woolworth, “On the Air” Radio Variety Show
will be presented in the same vein as a radio
broadcast and includes music, comedy, and
commercial jingles, backed-up by a live, on-stage
house band. “On the Air” keeps its promise to
provide an evening jam-packed with entertainment
for the entire family (previously known as Showcase
of Talent). Call 608-325-5700 or visit their website
at www.monroeartscenter.com.
Live Music @ Turner Hall
November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
1217 17th Avenue, Monroe. Sunday afternoons
from 1-5 p.m., enjoy dancing with live music
performed by old-time, big band and oldies bands
in southern Wisconsin. Admission to the Sunday
afternoon dance is $10.00 per person unless noted
otherwise. Popcorn & beverages are available at
an additional cost. For more information call
(608) 325-3461 or go to their website at
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org.
Party with a Purpose
Saturday, November 8—6pm Social time, 6:30
p.m. Welcome and Hearty Hors d’oeuvres. Charity
Auction all evening. Held at Peppercorn Banquets.
Charity Beneficiaries: Big Brothers Big Sisters,
Green Haven, Habitat for Humanity, Monroe
Theatre Guild, Sexual Assault Recovery Program.
Call the Chamber at 325-7648 to get your tickets.
Tickets are $40.00 each.
Style Show by das Baumhaus
Thursday, November 13 at noon. Held at Turner
Hall, 1217 17th Avenue. Lunch reservations call
Turner Hall at (608) 325-3461. das Baumhaus will
also be open until 7 p.m. that evening.
Indoor Winter Market
Saturday, November 15, (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) in the
Masonic Temple Building, 1613 1/2 10th Street
Call (608) 325-7648 for more details or
www.monroechamber.org.
Squeezebox Night
Tuesday, November 18 @ 4:30 p.m., Turner Hall
of Monroe, 1217 17th Avenue, (608) 325-3461.
www.turnerhallofmonroe.org.
Business After Five
Tuesday, November 18 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Held
at Fuzzy’s Audio Video 141 W 7th Street. Come
and enjoy some food and refreshments and mingle
with your fellow businessmen and women. Great
networking opportunities!
Holiday Silent Auction Opening Reception
Saturday, November 22 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Held at Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th Street.
The Holiday Silent Auction is a true Monroe holiday
shopping tradition. Don’t miss this opportunity to
find that special item and support the arts.
Holiday Silent Auction 11/22-11/30 (TuesdaySaturday from 10am-5pm) Call 608-325-5700 or
for more info visit their website at
www.monreartscenter.com.
Christkindlmarkt
November 28-29 from 9am-4pm. Held at Turner
Hall, 1217 17th Avenue. Old World Holiday
Market; vendors with crafts & baked goods for sale,
artisan demos. Call 608-325-3461 or visit their
website at www.turnerhallofmonroe.org
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WMC Launches Employee Economic
Education Program
Animations Teach Wisconsin Workers About Impact of Government Policies
MADISON – Wisconsin’s Chamber of Commerce (WMC) is urging employers to educate their
employees about how government policies affect their employees’ livelihood in an innovative
series of animated videos, WMC announced Monday.
“We are launching a series of animations that employers can email to their workers or post on
their company social media sites to help workers understand the importance of good public
policy,” said Kurt R. Bauer, WMC President/CEO.
“The four animations are intended to help employers quickly and easily educate employees
about taxes, collective bargaining reform, regulations and lawsuit reform,” Bauer said.
“Government policies can make businesses more competitive, and that helps make more
money available for wages and benefits. Or, government policies can drive up businesses
expenses and that hurts workers. We want all Wisconsin workers to understand how policies
affect them and their families.”
The hand-sketch, whiteboard animations tell the stories of taxes, Act 10, regulations, and
lawsuits in common everyday language and clever graphics.
The animations will be emailed to all WMC members.
“Employers need to feel comfortable talking to their employees about public policy because
studies have found that workers trust their employers with information about issues that affect
their businesses,” Bauer said.
In addition to the animations, WMC has compiled a legislative scorecard to help employers
and employees understand which lawmakers are pro-business. “These tools help the public
understand who is working for jobs and who is working against jobs,” Bauer said.
For Further Information Contact:
Kurt R. Bauer, (608) 258-3400
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November
Chamber Happenings
2014
MCCI BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Dr. Peter Schmitt
2014 MCCI President
New Leaf Chiropractic
Scott Golackson
2014 MCCI Vice President
Styleline/Faraday Powder
Coating
Nikki Matley
2014 MCCI Treasurer
Woodford State Bank
Jane Thoman
2014 MCCI Past President
AmericInn
Kim Berg
FusionFly, LLC
Gerald (Fuzzy) Karlen
Fuzzy’s Audio & Video
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*Party with a Purpose*
Saturday, November 8
6-9 p.m. @ Peppercorn Banquets
1417 Mansion Drive, Monroe
Come and join us at the Party With a Purpose to help benefit some great
organizations: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Green County, Green Haven Family
Advocates, Habitat for Humanity of Green County, Monroe Theatre Guild and Sexual
Assault Recovery Program. Social Time: 6:00 p.m., followed by welcome &
Hearty Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. Charity Auction all Evening!! Tickets are
available from the Charities listed above or at the
Monroe Chamber of Commerce.
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*Business After Five*
Tuesday, November 18
Hosted by
Jeff Maliszewski
Hedeman Real Estate
Gary Olson
Minhas Craft Brewery
Katie Studer
RR Donnelley
Phil Vosberg
International Ingredients
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join them at 141 West 7th Street, for some great food & refreshments!
Be sure to come and enjoy the great networking opportunities.
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STAFF
Pamela L. Christopher, IOM
Executive Director
pam@monroechamber.org
Cathy A. Maurer
Director of Membership/
Communications
cathy@monroechamber.org
* Indoor Market on the Square*
Saturday, November 15
Located on the north side of the Historic Courthouse Square in the
Masonic Temple Building
For more information, call the Chamber office 325-7648
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“Your Hospitality
Professionals”
6th Street
& Hwy 69
325-1500
328-3444
The Madison Blues history took the team all the way around the City
of Madison. It started eleven years ago at Capitol Ice in Middleton
where Bob Suter, Chris Oleson, and Roger Albertson started the
team. After that inaugural season the team moved to Stoughton and
became the Stoughton Steel looking for some fan support, but after
two years needed to look elsewhere and moved on to Hartmeyer Ice
arena and became the Madison Blues.
The team was facing financial issues when the Goesers and two
others took over the responsibility for the teams finances and
management. Into that first year of operations the two others did not hold up to their end of the agreement and
the Goesers took on all of the responsibilities of the Madison Blues. The Madison Blues were looking for the support
other teams had in the Great Lakes Hockey League like, Eagle River, Mosinee, West Bend, Fond du Lac, Calumet &
Portage Lake, MI., so they tried Oregon, WI. The year they were there it was starting to grow and then the local
owners of the rink decided to enter the league with their own team, so they were in a decision mode again. The
Goesers talked to Bob Suter about playing at Capitol Ice Arena and Bob agreed to help them, but he did not have
enough ice for all of their games that year. They played five home games in Waupun, three in Beaver Dam and had
great success, especially in Waupun. So, the last three years they have been at Capitol Ice Arena, where Bob Suter
carried the team by not charging them for ice to help keep the team alive.
Well, that covers where they have been and now they look to the future. For a team to be successful in the Great
Lakes Hockey League (GLHL) it has to be tied to Youth Hockey and to the Community. This past season they had five
players from Monroe playing and since they could not draw fans in Madison, they played in Monroe. Even though
they did not represent Monroe, the fans came in bigger numbers than they ever could draw in the Madison area.
They started to discuss with players the idea of having their home in Monroe because the team wants to represent a
community that wants to support them. So the Monroe Booster Club jumped on the bandwagon and Monroe will
now be well represented in the 70 plus year history of the GLHL.
The Monroe Blues will bring the opportunity for hockey to grow in the Monroe area just as it has grown where the
GLHL is today. It is their belief that they can grow the youth program and ultimately the high school programs. The
communities now represented in the GLHL are Eagle River, Mosinee, Appleton, DePere, Fond du Lac, West Bend,
Calumet & Portage Lake, MI. They open their season this November 1st in Monroe in an exhibition game with the
defending champs the Fond du Lac Bears.
So come out and see YOUR TEAM represent your community Monroe.
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101 - 7 1/2 Street ♦ Monroe, WI 53566
(608) 328-3800 ♦ www.talmerbank.com
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Small Business Saturday!
NOVEMBER 29
Downtown Monroe
Call 608-328-4023
Downtownmonroewisconsin.org