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2019 ANNUAL REPORT

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2 0 1 9 : Y E A R O F T H E C O M M U N I T YCOMMUNITY CONCIERGE The Community Concierge program was launched in December 2016 and designed to work with local companies to assist the recruitment effort and encourage relocation. The program offers an interactive exploration of our city by delivering personalized community tours showcasing Beloit’s finest assets including our thriving downtown, the Gateway Business Park, a variety of unique neighborhoods, our school systems and more. A total of 129 community tours have been given through this program. The current investor companies are Kerry, Beloit Health System and Hendricks Holding Company.

For more information about this program please email concierge@greaterbeloitchamber.org

LETTER FROM THE 2019 BOARD CHAIR The Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce is an organization that stands the test of time. I recently came across a historic Beloit postcard highlighting the beautiful Beloit area and encouraging people to connect with the Beloit Chamber of Commerce. The postcard resonated with me as it brought to life the deep roots of the chamber in Beloit. The GBCC has been a staple in this community for ninety-three years and that is a testament to all of you. Thank you!

2019 was a remarkable year filled with activities focused on honing the purpose of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce. We continued to engage with member businesses,

to advocate for their success, and to enhance the Greater Beloit Community. Through focused collaboration with our vision partners, community leaders and neighboring regions, we were able to bring awareness and support on critical issues that impacted our business members. Our synergies with educational leaders and area experts allowed us to offer a variety of work-related education, leadership development and business opportunities. A year of growth, collaboration and partnerships with the intent to better serve, support and advocate for our members.

In line with our strategic plan, the staff and board continue to adapt to the changing business climate to drive positive impacts within our community. Community, how does one define community? In simplistic terms, community is a group of people living in the same place. But we all know that community is so much more than this. Everyone gets to choose where they invest, live, work and play, they choose their community. In 2020, we look forward to an elevated level of engagement as ambassadors of our community. We know that working together, this can be the Year of the Community.

Karie Larson2019 Board Chair

EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE

DIRECTORS DIRECTORS EX-OFFICIO

CHAIRKarie LarsonKerry

INCOMING CHAIRJulie LewisLewis Law Office SC

PAST CHAIRJeff VohsSENB Bank

SECRETARYRob HendricksonFrito Lay

TREASURERRobert RehardRegal Beloit

CHAIRHolly FrielEdward Jones

INCOMING CHAIRChuck WilsonRetired Frito-Lay

SECRETARYNicole MorganBeloit Regional Hospice

TREASURERSteve StupecFirst National Bank & Trust

PAST CHAIRMichelle MatthysSENB Bank

MEMBER AT LARGEGraham WilsonHampton Inn/Home2 Suites by Hilton

MEMBER AT LARGETheresa ThompsonAdvia Credit Union

BUSINESS-EDUCATIONWorks with educational and workforce development agencies to enhance and develop programs designed to build a skilled, well-educated and professional labor force.

MEMBERSHIPHelps staff answer questions related to membership. evaluate new and existing programs and benefits, develop marketing materials, and find ways to articulate and add value to membership.

BOARD OF GOVERNANCEResponsible for the foundational elements of a successful Board Governance strategy including: recruitment and onboarding of new Board members, maintaining a high-performance level of results from each member, and develop and deliver board policies.

MARKETINGSets the vision for and manages the overall GBCC marketing strategy, setting priorities and making budget recommendations.

EVENTS & PROGRAMSPlans and executes events that include the Annual Dinner, Golf Classic, and Taste.

FINANCEReviews GBCC financial reports, assists in budget preparation, reviews audit/review results, and helps to make any other major financial decisions.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ADVISORY Community advisory council responsible for identifying and advocating for business interests to local governments.

Tina AndrewsRH Batterman

Teri BarnesBlackhawk Community Credit Union

Ryan BentonEdward Jones

Tracy BlissDeCori Design

Mary Fanning-Penny United Way Blackhawk Region

Tom Finley Finley Dencker Buick GMC

Holly Friel, Ambassador RepEdward Jones

Seth FrisbeeTRICOR

Philip GormanBeloit College

Paul GregorAlliant Energy

Scott Leckey Beloit Health System Jim SpudeFish Window Cleaning

Ben Thompson Big Radio

Jack Walden Blackhawk Bank

Andrew JankeGBEDC Executive Director

Lori LutherBeloit City Manager

Ted RehlCity of South Beloit Mayor

Joe RoseTown of Beloit Director of Public Works

Celestino RuffiniVisit Beloit Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AMBASSADOR OFFICERS STANDING COMMITTEES

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“The purpose of the Ambassador club is to communicate and promote the goals and programs of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce to area businesses and professional people, ensuring everyone is informed and able to take full advantage of all that membership has to offer.”

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2019

Total Membership375

New Members in 201940

Ambassadors60

Rising Professionals100+

Event Attendees2,974

Newsletters Published55

Social Media Posts501

Website Pageviews14,180

Phone Calls1,453

Emails sent and received60,600

Facebook Likes1,514

Events & Programs16

Ribbon Cuttings23

Hours of SCORE Mentoring66

Dollars of grants andscholarships awarded

5,000

Community ConciergeTours

27

Meetings Held868

We joined the Chamber and immediately found a place to belong. At every event we attended, we met a future new customer and our business grew by over �ve hundred new customers our �rst year. Through the members, we got engaged in the community by listening and learning to what the Chamber was doing with jobs, education and government. Because of networking events, ribbon cuttings, seminars, free business advice from professionals – all from the Chamber -we are thriving. Based on our experience, every single business, no matter the size, should be a member of the Chamber as part of their strategic plan.

Jim Spude, Fish Window Cleaning, Owner/Operator(Member since 2013)

The Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) o�ers fun and unique events, educational seminars, legislative brie�ngs, and local issue advocacy, synergistic collabora-tion and community-building. With a GBCC membership, we’re excited to belong, engage and thrive!

Mary Fanning-Penny, United Way Blackhawk RegionPresident & CEO (Member since 2013)

Wow, 2019 was an exciting year for the Greater Beloit Chamber and the Greater Beloit Community! For that reason, we are calling 2019 “Year of the Community”. It has been a year of collaborations, industrial and commercial development, entrepreneurial growth, community awareness, and just all-around fun! Through our network of partners, members, Ambassadors, Rising Professionals, Board members, and so many more; we have been able to offer quality programming, advocacy, and leadership for our business community. We continue to stay committed to the changing business climate and to our members’ needs. We would like to thank our members for your continued investment in our community and we know that we could not be a 93-year-old successful organization without you!

Aimee ThurnerGBCC Executive Director

Verena JonesAdministrative Assistant & Community Concierge

Aimee ThurnerExecutive Director

Maggie LittlefieldOperations Manager

FINANCIALSINCOME:Dues ............................. $161,159.50Events ..............................$67,139.92Programs/Services .........$49,328.18Total Income ............... $277,627.60 EXPENSES:Wages ........................... $150,316.83Admin/General ..............$24,131.88Occupancy ......................$25,791.16Marketing/Other ............$15,728.97Total Expenses ........... $215,968.84 .........................................$61,658.76 39% Increase from 2019!

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RPB E L O I T

“As a program of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce, we serve as a catalyst for promoting the Beloit region as an enjoyable and vibrant place for young professionals to live, work and experience life, ultimately encouraging talent retention and the growth of our future leaders.”

RP BOARD OF DIRECTORSCHAIR, Ryan Benton, Edward JonesTREASURER, Charity Wager, Siepert & Co., LLPPRO-DEV CHAIR, Heather Dobson, CCIMARKETING CHAIR, Kari Swirth, Irontek MEMBERSHIP CHAIR, Morgan Olson, Rockford Country ClubCasey Dobson, ManpowerMaggie Littlefield, GBCCErin Clausen, IrontekKellie Drewelow, Heart & Hustle Marketing

Since 2014, being a part of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce has been a great partnership and we want to take a moment and say thank you for that you assist us with. This year has been an incredible year of growth, development, and empowering our Rising Professionals in the greater Beloit area. Our mission: “….is to engage, empower, and connect rising professionals in the Beloit region through social, professional development, and community involvement opportunities. We serve as a catalyst for promoting the Beloit region as an enjoyable and vibrant place for young professionals to live, work, and experience life-ultimately encouraging talent retention and the growth of our future leaders.”

Our business partnerships are the foundation of our success and for that we say thank you. Our marketing team has developed an incredible website, while creating new social media content that is both engaging and fun. The membership committee has put a large focus on growing our membership through networking events and coffee hours. Lastly, our professional development team has worked incredibly hard to deliver our most wanted events. These events connect Rising Professionals to grow professionally, personally, and within their own networks. The Beloit area is growing at a rapid pace and causes us to take a step back and evaluate where we can all stretch our boundaries to make it better community. It has been an incredible year of growth and we couldn’t do it without everyone that has bought into our vision and growth track. Again, thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or comments on how we can better serve the Beloit community we would love to hear from you. Email us at BeloitRP@gmail.com.Best,Ryan BentonRising Professionals of Beloit Chair

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2 0 1 9 M E M B E R S1401 Design Showroom by Barnes Building & RemodelingABC Fire & Safety, Inc.ABC Supply Co., Inc.Activpak LLCActs HousingAdaptive Alliance, Inc.AdeccoAdvanced Disposal Advia Credit UnionAgrace HospiceCare The AllianceAlliant EnergyAlongi Santas Insurance Agency, Inc.Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of WIAmerican Awards & Promotions, LLCAmerican Construction MetalsAmerican Family Insurance- Shannon AhrensAngus-YoungAssociates, Inc.Anytime FitnessArc DesignResources, Inc.

ARTISAN PubAssociated Advisors GroupAssociated BankAT&TAurum ContractingAutumn Lake Health Care at BeloitAvid Pallet Services, LLCAxium Foods (Div. of McCleary, Inc.)Azura Memory CareBadger Spirits LTDBadger Veterinary HospitalBaker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLPBalsley PrintingBarder, Rick Barten & Associates Public RelationsBeepa’sBella Luna BakeryBeloit Art CenterBeloit Box Board Co., Inc.The Beloit ClubBeloit CollegeBeloit Daily NewsBeloit DentalBeloit Evening Lions Club

Beloit Family RestaurantBeloit FloralBeloit Health SystemBeloit Health System Foundation, Inc.Beloit Historical SocietyBeloit Horseshoe Club, Inc.Beloit International Film FestivalBeloit Janesville Symphony OrchestraBeloit Life CenterBeloit Meals on Wheels, Inc.Beloit Public LibraryBeloit Regional HospiceBeloit Senior LivingBeloit Snappers Pro. Baseball Assn. Inc.Beloit Special Machining Co. Inc.Beloit Youth Hockey Association, Inc.Bessie’s DinerBest Western Legacy Inn and Suites Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central WI

Big RadioBlackhawk BankBlackhawk Community Credit UnionBlackhawk Human Resource AssociationBlackhawk Propane Company, Inc.Blackhawk Technical CollegeBlackhawk Transport & LogisticsBlue Collar Coffee CompanyBMO - Harris BankBNI Business 4UTOO!Bolgrien, Koepke, Kimes & Livingston, S.C.Boundaries Bar & Grill and The Birch RoomBrabazon | Title Team Group, LLCBrian G. Mark Funeral and Cremation CareBrian Thomas PhotographyThe Broaster Company LLC

BrownfieldEnvironmental Engineering ResourcesBryden MotorsBud WeiserChevrolet CadillacBudget Blinds of Janesville/BeloitBuffalo Wild Wings 572Caritas Community Resource CenterCarroll Agency - AllstateCASA of RockCountyCash StoreCentury 21 Affiliated of BeloitChicago Fittings CorporationChristofferson Moving & StorageCity of BeloitCity of South Beloit MayorColdwell Banker Commercial / McGuire Mears & AssociatesColorwave Graphics, LLCCommunity Action, Inc.

Community Health Systems, Inc.Comply 365Concordia UniversityCornellier FireworksCornellier SuperstoreCornerstone Credit UnionCorporate Contractors, Inc.CorTech International StaffingCotta Transmission Company LLCCountry Glass, Inc.Culligan WaterCulver’s of BeloitD.L. Podeszwa & AssociatesDaley, Murphy, Wisch Funeral HomeDeCori Design LLCDeGarmo Plumbing and PipingDeVere Company Inc.Do-It Tool and Die CompanyDomenico’s PizzaDr. DetailDrevdahl Auto Body

DuPont IndustrialBiosciencesEducators Credit UnionEdward Jones | Holly B. Friel, Financial AdvisorEdward Jones | Ryan Benton, Financial AdvisorEdward Jones | Tammy Schindler, Financial AdvisorElectrol Specialties CompanyEntre Computer SolutionsEthos Films LLCEverett’s Liquor Inc.Exit Realty HGMExpress Employment ProfessionalsF.I.D.OFair Oaks Rehabilitation and Health Care CenterFairbanks Morse EngineFairfield Inn & SuitesFamily Promise of Greater BeloitFamily Services of Southern WI & Northern IL, Inc.

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Father and Sons Cleaning ServiceFinley Buick GMCFirehouse SubsFirst Community Credit UnionFirst National Bank and TrustFish Window CleaningFleming Heating and AC, Inc.Frederick AccountingFresh Horizons Group, LLCFrito LayFruitcrown Products CorporationG5 Brewing CompanyGateway Realtorsgener8torGeneva Supply, IncGirl Scouts of WIBadgerland Council, Inc.Glen Erin Golf ClubGlitz & Go LLCGonstead Chiropractic ClinicGoodwill Industries of Northern IL & WI Stateline Area, Inc.Gordon Flesch CompanyGrand Avenue Pub

Greater Beloit Economic Development CorporationHaight, James F. Hampton Inn BeloitHappy House LiquorHarris Ace HardwareHausmann-Johnson Insurance, Inc. Hawk’s Ridge Apartments, LLCHealthNet of Rock County, Inc.Hendricks Commercial PropertiesHendricks Holding Company HH PhotographyHistoric Auto AttractionsHo-Chunk Nation Holiday Inn Express - BeloitHoliday Inn Express - JanesvilleHome Instead Senior CareHome2Suites by HiltonHomecare PharmacyHormel Foods CorporationHotel GoodwinHughes Resources

Humane Society of Southern WisconsinInformation Controls, IncIntegratedHomeCare ServicesIrontekIronworks HotelJagger Bay Properties James F. Heidt, PE, LLCJanesville JetsJanesville Performing Arts CenterJNB Signs, IncJunior Achievement of Wisconsin - Rock CountyKandu Industries, Inc.Kerry - Taste & Nutrition - North America KFAD Kids’ Fun and DramaLa Casa Grande & Banquet Facility LamarLand Title and Closing Services, LLC Leadership Development AcademyLerdahl Business InteriorsLetsTHRIVE360Lewis Law Office

LifeCircleLoescher & Associates LtdLucy’s #7 Burger BarLyons MagnusMacktown, A Living History Education CenterMarpe’-Reghel LLCMary’s PlaceMaryTerryDesignMcBain Enterprises, Inc.McDonald’s Restaurants - HWY 75 LocationMcDonald’s Restaurants - Madison Road LocationMcDonald’s Restaurants - Milwaukee RoadLocationMcDonald’s Restaurants - State Street LocationMcGilvra Electric, Inc.Medical Grade AestheticsMEJ Accounting Inc.Mercyhealth BeloitMeridianMeris Cleaners, Inc.Merrill & Houston’s Steak Joint

Messer North America, IncMid States Concrete IndustriesMidwest Gourmet GarlicMidwest League of Prof. BaseballMinuteman PressMMPR Powered By HALO Branded SolutionsThe Morse GroupMule Hide Products Co., Inc.Murphy Desmond S.C.National Flag Store LLCNature At The Confluence, IncNeighborWorks Blackhawk RegionNew Leaf Homes Nick Oldenburg State FarmNoodles & Company BeloitNorandexNorth American Tool CompanyNorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLCNothing Bundt CakesNowlan & Mouat LLPNRG Media dba, WSJY-FM

Nutrition & Health AssociatesNyrie’s Flower ShopOdin Yoga, LLCOff-Kilter BrewingOffice Pro, IncOld Fashion Bake Shop of Beloit, Inc.Our House Senior LivingOur Lady of the Assumption Catholic SchoolPelock ChiropracticPlumbers Union Local 75Pody, Louie Premier Real Estate Management, LLCPremier TechnologiesPro-Serve Protection ServicesProject 16:49Protean SoftwareQPS Employment GroupQuality Inn - BeloitQuigley Smart, Inc.R.H. Batterman & Company, Inc.Rasmussen CollegeRaymond James - Montgomery Financial Services, LLC

Regal Beloit CorporationReich Chiropractic ClinicResonate Web MarketingRobert W. Baird & Co.The Rock Bar and GrillRock County Advocacy Services, Inc.Rock County Christian SchoolRock County Historical SocietyRock County Truck AccessoriesRock Energy CooperativeRock River Valley Blood CenterRock Road Companies, Inc.Rock Valley Community Programs, Inc.Rock-Walworth Comprehensive Family ServicesRockford Symphony OrchestraRodeway InnRooney’s Pub and GrubRotary Club of Beloit

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2 0 1 9 M E M B E R S ( C O N T . )Roy Chapman Andrews SocietyRyan Davis PhotographyRyCOM Creative Corp.Ryeco, Inc.The Salvation ArmySamco Sales & PromotionSavant Capital ManagementSchool District of BeloitSchool District of Beloit TurnerScot ForgeSecure StaffingSecurity Pro Intel, IncSENB BankSenz InsuranceSherwin Williams Paint Co.Siepert & Co., LLPSitrick-Joyce, Ann Skydive The RockSmyth GreySociety CleanersSouth Beloit CUSD #320Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

Spectrum ReachSponge Spa Car WashSSM Health, JanesvilleSt. John’s Lutheran SchoolStaff Management, Inc.Staff on Site of United, Inc.Stainless Tank & Equipment Co., LLCStanton ShoesStaples Fulfillment CenterState Collection Service, Inc.Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc.Stateline Community FoundationStateline Family YMCAStateline Literacy CouncilStateline News/CSI MediaSugar River RacewaySuper 8 by WyndhamThe Menta GroupThe State Bank Group

The Suites at Beloit Assisted LivingThinker VenturesThree Pillars Wealth ManagementThrivent FinancialTilley’s Pizza House and Ballyhoo TavernTotal ExteriorsToubl Contracting Inc.Town BankTown of BeloitTownPlace Suites by MarriotTracy’s TreatsTri-Cor MechanicalTricor Insurance & Financial Services NetworkTriple Crown Baseballtruk’tTurtle Creek Chamber OrchestraU.S. Cellular Corp. BeloitUnited Way Blackhawk RegionUpper Iowa University - Blackhawk CenterUW-Rock County Foundation

UW-Whitewater Continuing EducationValmetVelvet BuffaloVersatile DJ Entertainment, LLCVersaTool & DieVetsRollViking Bowling CenterVisit BeloitW. Richard GerhardWal-Mart SuperstoreWalnut Creek Apparel and Gifts Walnut Creek Awards & GiftsWausau Homes BeloitWBD, IncWegner CPAsWelders Supply CompanyWells Fargo AdvisorsWelty Environmental CenterWendy’sWestern Container CorpWhy the Fuss Technical Solutions

WI Department of Workforce Development - DVRWillow Women’s CenterWisconsin DistributorsWolter Pool Company, Inc.

Woodman’s Food MarketWoodside TerraceWright World SportsWTVO-ABC/FOX 39Youth 2 YouthYWCA Rock County