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The CHAMBER

New Holstein Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 17, New Holstein, WI 53061Phone: (920) 898-9095www.newholsteinchamber.comemail: info@newholsteinchamber.com

MARCH 2011Newsletter is sponsored by

AMY WEMPNERAMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE

REALTY CHECKDATE:

To be determinedChairperson: Tia Bowe

ANNUALGOLF OUTINGJuly 25, 2011Chairperson:

Diane Thorson

Friday, July 29, 2011NIGHT ON THE TOWN

Co-Chairs: Paul Pethan & Randy Jaeckels

2011 MEETINGSCHEDULE

April 6 - 5:30 p.m.Delta Publications - Kiel

May 4 - 7:15 a.m.NH Utilities

June 1-To be announced

July 6 - 5:30 p.m.JB Realty

August 3-To be announced

September 7To be announced

October 5-To be announced

November - 7:15 a.m.Premier Financial CU

December-To be announced

From the President’s Desk,

Dear Chamber Members, Today, we find our State of Wisconsin at a crucial moment in history. In Madison, and all over the state and nation, fevered debatesover budget shortfalls, budget repair bills, union bargaining rights, and the responsibility of elected officials are taking place. No matteron what side of these issues your support may fall, there is a larger issue at stake for all citizens of Wisconsin. For the past four decades we have witnessed a steady decline in Wisconsin, specifically the loss of manufacturing businesses and jobs,turning Wisconsin and the Midwest from a thriving industrial center into what now is commonly known as the “Rustbelt” of this na-tion. An endless stream of government regulations and requirements, increased corporate, real estate and income taxes, union overreach,and a general anti-business attitude has sent many former state businesses and potential new businesses scrambling for greener pas-tures. Following those businesses out of state are our best and brightest citizens and university graduates. We now have a Governor who had the wisdom to recognize the realities, and has the courage to try and do something about the de-cline. Unfortunately, we also have many that cannot recognize those realities, or refuse to end the status quo, and are willing to con-tinue on the same path of decline.We have travelled that path for the past forty years, and it has not worked! As New Holstein Area Chamber of Commerce members and entrepreneurs, you all have an enormous stake and responsibility in thismoment in history. Now is NOT the time to be silent. Your future, your children’s future, and the future of the State of Wisconsin de-pend on your actions. Just as our ancestors once built this state into an industrial giant, we have to have the courage to knock the rust off and work to-wards a better economic environment for everyone. Sometimes, the first step is the most difficult, but you go nowhere without takingit. The time is NOW, for the business community and Wisconsin citizens to step up and put an end tothe defeatist attitudes, and demand our elected officials truly do “Open Wisconsin For Business”.

Sincerely,Robert A. Bosma

WEBSITE STATS

322 Visits; 46.89% Bounce Rate

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2.50 Pages Per Visit: 83.85% (143) New Visitors to Site

Looking forward to spring? Let the Homestead Care Center teach you how to keep your back safe while participating in your favorite spring ac-tivities. Presentation will be on March 15th at 5:30 PM at Homestead Care Center in the Rehabilitation Center.Entrance to Rehabilitation Center is off of Van Buren St.Guest Speakers – Rex Knauf from Rex Knauf Chiropractic Center talking about proper body mechanics & DaveDeNell from Greenfield Therapy discussing exercises to keep your back healthy and strong. Light dinner will be served. Due to expertise of speakers, seats are filling up fast.  Please call Pam at 898-4296 toreserve your seat!

Citywide Rummage Sale scheduled for May 6th and May7th (Mother's Day Week End). It will be run like it has inyears past. All the communication will be coming and go-ing between participant and Delta Publications. Fall Citywide Rummage Sale on the Week End--Sep-tember 23rd and 24th.

The New Holstein Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to start something new this year called Mix & Mingle.

What is Mix & Mingle? Similar to the Meet and Greet held to meet new members where you network with each other. Mix& Mingles are all about you and your business. You pick the month you want to host the Mix & Mingle. The event runsfor two hours usually from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Only Chamber Members are at the event. The host business during this timecan give tours, presentations, and/or hand out informational packets or items. Sometimes their may be a short meeting ifneeded. The host business provides appetizers and beverages as they see fit. Some businesses see this as a perfect time foran open house. All members are encouraged to bring business cards or brochures to hand out during the event. We hopethat Mix & Mingle will become a valuable member benefit.

If you are interested in hosting a Mix & Mingle, please send an email to Promotions Committee Chair – JenniferOdekirk at info@fivestarinspirations.com or call 898-1431.

Dear Chamber Member;

Mark your calendar! The New Holstein Area Chamber of Commerce is once again sponsoring a “Night on theTown” on Friday, July 29, 2011. We need your support to make it a success. Consider sponsoring entertainmentand/or food at your establishment or giving a monetary donation. Monetary donations will be used to help offsettransportation cost for participants between each event, advertising and other chamber expenses. Door prizes arealso appreciated.

We need you to commit to your event by April 30 to allow for sufficient advertising. Please notify Randy Jaeckelsat rjaeckels@wppienergy.org or Paula Pethan at ppethan@wppienergy.org with your event or any questions youmay have.

Thank you.Night on the Town CommitteeNew Holstein Area Chamber of Commerce

PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE UPDATE

We need YOUR Business Cards:We have ordered Business Card Files to be put in the Welcome Baskets. If you want to put your business card inthere, drop 50-80 off at Bank Mutual in New Holstein. You can include other promotional items such as pens, cups,brochures, magnets, coupons, or any item you wish to promote your business on. Welcome Baskets are a great wayto get your business name to new people in the New Holstein area.

Dining Guide coming soon! We are waiting on a few members who have not renewed membership this year beforewe print the first batch for the year. All the dining establishments, financial institutions, the library, city hall and ourretail members will be getting copies. If you wish to get copies for your business please let us know?

Next Promotions Committee Meeting – Wed., April 13, Noon at the Altona.

INDICATES NEW MEMBER 2011AltonaAmerequipAmy Wempner American Family InsuranceAt Home RealtyBank MutualBest WesternBob Miller Trucking / K&M WarehouseCalumet Equity InsuranceCalumet Feeds & SupplyCampbell's 7 Corners Bar & GrillCherished Moments PhotographyChristel & Heiberger BuildersCountry FloralCRESCRW InsuranceDas Video HausDelta PublicationsDesigns by CarolDitter PlumbingFive Star InspirationsHair's to YouHeaven Scent SalonHomestead Care CenterHomestead Enhancements, LLCIdeal RealtyImages-N-Stone, LLC Fine Art GalleryJB RealtyJB SignsJudy Schisel MassageKestell FurnitureKristin's Hair CareLutz Burnett Law FirmM & I BankMaid Perfect CleaningMaintenance PlusMathes LandscapingM-B CompaniesMid Shore Home BuildersMid-Shores RecyclingMidwest RestorationMT GlassNapa Auto PartsNew Holstein Historical SocietyNew Holstein School DistrictNew Holstein True ValueNew Holstein UtilitiesOreck Clean Home CenterPethan's AirPremier Financial Credit UnionPremier PropertiesReindl Plumbing & HeatingRoadside ServiceRoepke's Village InnSalvatorianSchneider & Schneider ConstructionSchneider InsuranceSchaar’s Service StationScott Umland InsuranceSeason's by DesignSippel Funeral HomeSociety of Divine SaviorSouthtown Family Restaurant, LLCStardust LimoStells Piggly WigglySubwayTodd's Sewer & Drain CleaningTri City Small EngineTri Count Ready MixTwisted TapVillage Inn PizzaWillowdale Nursing & RehabilitationWoodcut Engraving

City ofNEW HOLSTEIN

2110 Washington StreetNew Holstein, Wisconsin 53061

PHONE: 920-898-4241FAX: 920-898-1504

March 2, 2011

TO: New Holstein Business Owner’s

FROM: Chief Brian T. Reedy

RE: Worthless Checks

Last month Jerilyn Dietz the Calumet County District Attorneysent a letter to all of the businesses regarding the Financial CrimesServices Check Diversion program (worthless check diversion pro-gram). The District Attorney’s office will not be using the worth-less check division program any longer. Those businesses thatreceive bad checks are to file all of their paperwork with the Calu-met County District Attorney’s office for prosecution.

If anyone has any questions regarding this please call me.

Willowdale Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerwill be hosting an exercise and nutrition open house on Thursday March24th from 3-4 pm.  Nancy Krueger, Health and Wellness Coordinator fromthe Calumet County Aging and Disability Resource center will be on handto present on the Strong Women program.  Please call with questionsand RSVP to Aly so that we can adequately plan @ 209-1494.

Chamber Calendar 2011

APRIL MEETINGDATE: Wednesday, April 6

TIME: 5:30 p.m.PLACE: Delta Publications

606 Fremont StreetKiel

PO Box 17New Holstein, WI 53061