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BUSINESS FOCUSEDCOMMUNITY DRIVEN
November 2019 Newsletter
THANK YOU!We would like to say thank you for your support ofthe Germantown Chamber of Commerce.
We meet so many wonderful people who live, workand volunteer in the community; you are inspiring!So many of you go above and beyond your "jobdescriptions" to help us live out:
Business Focused | Community Driven
We are humbled by your dedication and want to letyou know you are genuinely appreciated.
Sincerely,Lynn GrgichJoletta KerpanGermantown Area Chamber of Commerce
THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL EVENT29 EXHIBITORS800 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSThe mission of the Manufacturing Career Expo is to assist in the development of a futureworkforce by raising student awareness of the companies and opportunities in the localmanufacturing industry and the corresponding educational pathways.
Mission accomplished for our 2019 event, but the need continues and so will our mission.Please consider supporting this event next year. Contact Lynn in the Chamber office formore details.
Special thanks to these Germantown Chamber members as sponsors and exhibitors:Gehl FoodsGKN Sinter MetalsJ.W. Speaker Corp.MGS Mfg. GroupMilwaukee Area Technical CollegeARCpoint Labs of Milwaukee North
Welcome New MembersThe Precinct - Tap & TableJodi Janisse-Kanzenbach, OwnerW161N11629 Church StreetGermantown, Wisconsin(262) 415-5680FacebookE-mailFun, funky, graffiti, old automobile inspired,antiques, bright & casual. Kinda like thestyle of cooking; classics with a bright funtwist!
Barley Pop Pub & RestaurantJodi Janisse-Kanzenbach, OwnerN116W16137 Main StGermantown, Wisconsin(262) 255-2086FacebookWebsiteWhere friends and family come to gather! Craft Beer, Great Food, Good Times.Their Brew Haus can hold up to 100 people and is perfect for any gathering.
Member SpotlightEach month Germantown Chamber Member businesses will be featured here and on thehomepage of the Chamber website. If you are interested in being a featured business,click on the link for a submission form. There is limited space; applications accepted on afirst come, first serve basis. SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSION FORM
We offer expert tax planning and guidanceto ensure that you’re always compliant andare never paying more than is required.To learn how this vital service can benefityou, call us to learn more details… We
D&M Accounting Services,Inc.Connie L. HillmannAccountantN96 W18221 County Line RoadMenomonee Falls, WI 53051Office: 262-253-9955Website:www.dmaccounting.com
D&M Accounting has servedMilwaukee’s small to largebusinesses and families for over30 years, with strong ties to ourlocal communities. D&Mspecializes in payroll processing,financial statement preparationand tax return filing. Tax returnpreparation and filing are availablefor individuals and businesses.
service customers in Germantown,Menomonee Falls, Butler, Sussex andsurrounding areas.Stay focused on the part of your businessthat you love and let our financial consultingexperts guide you through unexpected redtape and bureaucracy. We’ll steer you awayfrom costly mistakes and provide insightsand resources that enable you to makemore strategic business decisions. Bysharing our background of accounting, taxpreparation and financial reportingexperience, we help alleviate unnecessaryhassles – leaving you with more time towork towards achieving your goals.D&M Accounting’s team stays on top ofconstantly changing tax laws that affect ourclients, which may often impact theirfamilies, businesses, shareholders andemployees.Call us today; let us give you a personaltouch at an affordable price! 262-253-9955.
Minuteman PressBarry Landowski, OwnerW156 N9666 Pilgrim RdGermantown, Wisconsin 53022
www.germantown.minutemanpress.com
Since Minuteman Press moved toGermantown 2 ½ years ago, great thingshave happened. After spending 25 yearsin Menomonee Falls, they relocated into a10,000 square foot space on Pilgrim Roadjust north of County Line Road (4 timeslarger than their previous shop.) A yearago, they acquired 2 other local printingcompanies, Milwaukee Lithographing &Community Printing, moving bothoperations to their Germantown facility.
The acquisitions nearly tripled theirsize. Since then they have added dyesublimation, custom die cutting, full servicebulk mailing and EDDM, shrink wrapping,perfect binding and more. Last month theypurchased an automated, ultimateprecision, German made, 18 spoolembroidery machine to embellish shirts,caps, jackets, sweatshirts, towels andmuch more in 18 different colors. Whenthey say, “We Can Print Anything…ButMoney” they mean it.
Networking EventsABLE NORTH
First Wednesday of every month
November 6, 20197:30am-9:00am
The Main MillN88 W16521 Main StreetMenomonee Falls, WI 53051REGISTER HERE
ABLE NETWORKING MEETINGSABLE networking meetings are open to all members of our respective Chambers -Wauwatosa, Menomonee Falls, Greenfield, Muskego, Germantown & South Suburban
All ABLE breakfast, lunch or after hours events are listed on the Germantown ChamberEvent Calendar but ABLE North is the only registration available through theGermantown Chamber. All other ABLE meeting questions regarding the event orregistration will have to be directed to the host Chamber as noted on each meeting. Notall locations have been determined for all meetings. Visit:https://ablenetworking.wixsite.com/events for information and registration.
Ambassadors please note: the promo code will only work for ABLE North meetings.
WIN Register Here
Veteran-Ready Business REGISTER HERE
Chamber Education SeriesJanuary: Germantown Business UpdatesTuesday, January 14, 2020, 7:30-9:00AMGermantown Village Administrator, Steve Kreklow will be giving an update on thestate of businesses in Germantown and what is coming in the future.Full details and location coming soon!
We look forward to seeing you as we have some informative topics coming up.Please share these opportunities with anyone you feel would benefit!
Community Relations
Christine Specht, CEO - Cousins SubsCybersecurityKirk Gramoll, TeamLogic IT
WATCH FOR DETAILS AS THEY ARE SCHEDULED!
What Are You Thinking?Is 2019 turning out to be better or worse than you expected? In what way? Contactme at the Chamber office 262-255-1812 [email protected]
ResourcesSCORE Seminars
Small Business FinancingSaturday, November 2, 20199:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
Legal Basics for Small BusinessesSaturday, November 9, 20199:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
Financial Statement BasicsSaturday, November 16, 20199:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT
S.T.O.P. Senior Frauds & Scams
Interfaith Caregivers of WashingtonCounty is now presenting around thecommunity on the topic of Senior Fraudsand Scams.If interested in setting up a presentationplease [email protected]
Germantown Christmas FestivalSaturday, November 16, 2019
Register: GermantownLibrary, 9am
Race Start 10amor Register at:
www.runsignup.com
Christmas ParadeSaturday,
November 16,1:30pm start
Parade Entry Form
Tree Lighting ActivitiesGermantown LibraryKid activites, free horse-drawn carriage rides, hotchocolate, cookies, cider,
KID ID, holiday basket sale,Candy Land Adventure,
visits with Santa, concludingwith Lighting of Village
Christmas Tree 4:30pm
Member News
FORWARD HEALTHY LIFESTYLES
We helped Forward Healthy Lifestylescelebrate their move to their new officespace with a ribbon cutting at:N112 W15237 Mequon RoadGermantown, WI 53022
Lindsay Carmody, MSN, FNP-BC, APNPand her staff are ready to help you with anexpanded offering of services which nowincludes stem cell regenerative therapy.Call for an appointment 262-313-8375.
Kiwanis of Germantown
Kiwanis of Germantown meets the 2ndand 4th Wednesday every month at7:30AM at Aldo's Pizza & Pub. Kiwanisruns the 4th of July Festival, Taste ofGermantown, Breakfast with Santa andthe Germantown Blood Drives atKennedy Middle School. We always
love seeing new faces at our meetings,come join us!Website
Chamber Members!Do you have a job vacancy? Do you have a special deal going on? Are you looking fortalented new employees? Are you having a big event? Did you get recognized in yourindustry?We want to know! Let us know or check out our website for more information!
If you are interested in being involved on election days or having your business providesome volunteers, please contact the Village Clerk's office, poll workers are alwaysneeded!Election training is Tuesday, November 5 at 10:30-11:30AM OR 2:30-3:30PM atGermantown Village Hall.
Kiwanis of Germantown is happy towelcome the Door County Sled Dogs toBreakfast with Santa this year!Please come join us and enjoy "All you caneat" Pancake Breakfast, with localmusicians providing music during thefeast. Santa and Mrs Claus are availablefor picture opportunities and kids havetime for crafts while they are waiting to seethe Claus family!The Door County Sled Dogs will beshowing up at 9AM in their Dog bus andwill be available for picture opportunitiesand interaction until 10:30AM. These dogsare service dogs and love people, comepay them a visit!
Upcoming Workshops hostedby The Gables of Germantown
Thursday, November 14, 11amGratitude Thanksgiving LunchThe importance of a positive attitude.
Thursday, December 12, 11amHoliday Social & Cookie ExchangeThe importance of social time &laughter.
To register for these free monthlyprograms, call Jackie 262-345-1011
Washington CountyCaregiver Day of RenewalWednesday, November 610AM-3PMCedar Valley Retreat Center5349 County Rd D, West Bend$5 a personPlease pre-register
A day of relaxation and rejuvenationdesigned for family caregivers.Caregivers can take part in a numberof different activities including chairmassages, reflexology, mini-facials,mini-manicures, essential oils, paintrocks or try wood burning all whileenjoying the beautiful scenery at CedarValley. A delicious buffet lunch will beavailable 12PM-1PM.
For more informationCall [email protected] [email protected] of Washington County262-335-4497
BINGOAmerican Legion Post #1N120W15932 Freistadt RdGermantownEvery Thursday Night
1st Session - 7:00PM2nd Session - approx 8:15PMRaffles, Pull Tabs, 50/50 Raffle.Last Thursday of the Month Double Payout in 2nd Session
Our Kids' Closet
We provide, at no cost, gently usedclothing for growing kids and expectingmoms. Our warm and friendly store isarranged in a "retail store" environmentat Columbia St. Mary's in Germantown.
Website
Washington County releases video depicting need for foster families in our communityIn an effort to raise awareness about the need for foster parents in Washington County, the HumanServices Department is taking a new approach. The Foster Care Program recruits, licenses and trainsfoster parents to provide loving and stable homes for children and youth when it is not safe for them toremain in their natural home.The video highlights the staggering fact that since 2017, the need for foster parents in WashingtonCounty has increased by 35%. During that time, 167 children have been removed from their homebecause of abuse or neglect by a primary caretaker, including 36 children in 2019. Most often, thechildren in need of foster homes are teenagers, sibling groups, or children with special needs, suchas mental health, behavioral, or emotional difficulties.For information on becoming a foster parent or to support the foster parent community, contact theWashington County Human Services Department at (262) 365-5100 or [email protected] to Video
GRAND OPENINGFirst Light Home CareWednesday, November 135PM - 8PMThe Florian Event Venue
From enjoying delicious food and
celebrating a launch to meeting newfriends, this is our grand opening!
Join us to meet team members, livesaxophone, dinner and cash bar and havean all-around good time!Dinner served 5:30-6:30PMDrop by anytime!
First Light Home CareKelly & Dan Gengler
Germantown Community Blood DriveSponsored by
Kiwanis of Germantown & Germantown School District
Monday, December 21PM - 6PMKennedy Middle SchoolGold Activity CenterW160N11836 Crusader Ct, GermantownWebsiteORCall 877-232-4376
Rent Smart ClassesNovember 5 & 7, 1:30PM - 4PM
Topics CoveredCost of rentingChecking out property & landlordApplication processRepairs & Care responsibility?CommunicationsRental Agreements
Attend both sessions to receive the RentSmart Certificate.Class provided by University of Wisconsin-Madison, Washington CountyRegistration required call 262-335-4479Deadline: November 1
Wisconsin Well Woman Program
Do you know a woman who needs cancer screenings? theWisconsin Well Woman Program provides screenings for womenwith a certain annual gross household income, risk factors and noor high deductible health insurance.
More information
Chili SupperTuesday, November 511AM - 7:30PMOur Saviour's United Church of ChristW172N12533 Division RdGermantown, WI262-894-3309
Join Our Saviour's United Church ofChrist for their annual Chili Supper!
"All You Can Eat" with HomemadeBread and Desserts! Ham Sandwichavailable for $3.
Deliveries available 11AM-2PM(minimum order of 4)Carry Outs available throughout thedayDeliveries and Carry Outs consists of1 pint of Chili, Cheese, Bread &Dessert
Adults $8Kids under 6 years old eat free
Germantown AmericanLegion Post 1Holiday Raffle
Tickets available on Thursdaynights or from any Post Memberor call 262-251-5470Top Prize $10,0002nd Prize $2,5003rd - 10th Prize $500Drawing held December 31,2019
Only 300 tickets available!Need not be present to win
Working parent?
If your child goes to Germantown publicschools or St Boniface, the GermantownPark & Rec has a before and after schoolprogram right at the school for yourElementary School kid! Kids have a safeplace to go do activities, homework andhave fun with their friends and you don'thave to rush to get the bus everyday!
Information
St Boniface Vendor FairThursday, November 75PM-9PMW204N11968 Goldendale RdGermantown262-628-1955
Come check out the vendor fair, over 50vendors, cooking classes, concessionsand raffles.Benefits the St. Boniface Student Council.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Sunday, November 3, 3pm-5pm2pm pre-concert talk with Dr. Peter Gibeau, UWM-WC
West Bend High School PAC
Veterans Concert (Veterans get in FREE)Robert Lowden: “Armed Forces Salute”Gershwin: “An American in Paris”Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”Classical Concerts, Close to HomeKettle Moraine Symphony (KMS) invites you and the family to experience whatgreat regional orchestra can be. With over 65 semi-professional musicians underthe direction of Maestro Richard Hynson, KMS is reaching new heights with eachperformance!Give Us a Listen!If you’re not yet an established fan of live orchestral music, with KMS it’s easy togive it a try. With attractive ticket prices and venues a short drive away, come and‘get classical’ with us!
FREE Community ThanksgivingDinner for anyone who wouldotherwise be alone
Dinner reservations are suggested, butnot necessary; call 504-351-4655
Home delivered meals are available tothose unable to attend due to illness orphysical impairments. To reserve ameal for delivery call 262-483-6369.
Donations will be accepted at allWestbury Bank locations. Please makechecks payable to: COMMUNITYTHANKSGIVING DINNERMail to: St. Mary's ParishAttn: Mary Kay Von Brendel406 Jefferson StreetWest Bend, WI 53090
Thursday, November 28, 11am-1pmFour locations; Germantown location:Faith Lutheran ChurchW172 N11187 Division RoadGermantown, WI 53022
For any questions, call Mary Kay at504-351-4655 [email protected]
Follow them on Facebook:Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Germantown Area Chamber of CommerceW156 N11251 Pilgrim RoadGermantown, WI 53022262. [email protected]
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