FORT ATKINSON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2 0 1 8 A N N UA L R E V I E W OUR MISSION:
To promote and maintain a strong business community in the Fort Atkinson area.
FORT CHAMBER LEADERS – Pictured above, from left to right, are the 2018 Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Officers. Seated – President Tom Dehnert, Badger Bank; Vice President Nova Jiongco, Crimson Salon & Spa; President-Elect Ryan Klopcic, Fireside Dinner Theatre; Treasurer Tammy Garlock, Business & Tax Systems. Standing – Retail Chair Mike Ehlers, mkCellular;
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Designed new street banners • Developed new website • Updated Quality of Life book • Promoted “Coolest Thing Made in Fort” • Created city promotional video
Director Eli Cloute, Cloute, Inc; Executive Director Carrie Chisholm, Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce; Director Sally O’Brien, Badger Group; Director Mike Hamby, Wisconsin Packaging; Director James Nelson, Fort HealthCare. Not pictured: Director Chris Martin, PremierBank; Past President Dave Witte, Spacesaver Corporation; Ambassador President Becky Romens, Remedy Intelligent Staffing.
• Highlighted 49 business anniversaries • Welcomed 8 new businesses • Launched housing study with city • Hosted two candidate forums • Organized 12 networking/education events
2018 STATISTICS Budget: $224,687 Gift Certificates Sold: $110,700 Chamber Membership: 366 New Members: 36 Website Hits: 173,301