August 2020 Better Together Newsletter

UPCOMING Events

8.5.20

MEMBER ORIENTATION: Maximize Your Membership | 11:45AM

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8.7.20

First Friday Forum: Candidates for the Congressional District #6 & Assembly District #2 11:30AM

A Letter From the President As August is here and the Covid-19 pandemic continues to be a part of our daily lives, we have to remember what we have done to navigate through the challenges. We are strong, resilient, agile and creative and that is just what is needed as we advance forward each day.

8.12.20

We may be blindsided at times with what life brings us. Furthermore, we may not always be able to solve all our businesses problems all at Martha VandeLeest once. However, we must not underestimate the impact we can have on each other’s lives because the past has shown us that our strengths can be contagious.

I hope August brings you new ideas and new opportunities as the Chamber continues to move into September with new and creative solutions to bring our members together (while avoiding mass gatherings).

VIRTUAL EVENT: TIF Districts in Sheboygan with Chad Pelishek - Director of Planning & Development 12:00PM

8.13.20

Ribbon Cutting: Arrosto Delicatessen | 11:00AM

from the desk of the executive director 8.19.20

2020, the year of perpetual change! August is upon us and at every turn we are met with change. It’s tough, it’s scary and it’s frustrating.

Thankfully we are members of a community that cares, that is helpful and that is supportive of one another. Let us be the change Sheboygan County. Let us be the kindness in a world of hate and let us be the calm in a world of chaos.

Author Nanette Avery said, “Talk is cheap, voting is free; take it to the polls.”

Ribbon Cutting: MVP Storage | 12:00PM

8.19.20

Deidre Martinez

Ahead of the Partisan Primary on Tuesday, August 11th, we are pleased to welcome candidates from the WI 6th Congressional District and WI 26th Assembly District as they speak about issues that are important to your business and our community as a whole at our First Friday Forum, Friday, August 7th over the lunch hour. If you’re interested in joining us, please click here. (Advanced registration is required) Who do you want to see on the ballot in November?

Virtual Event: Sheboygan County Best Under 40 Awards | 6:00PM

ROUNDTABLES MEETINGS:

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from the desk of the executive director (Continued) Our Sheboygan County Best Under 40 celebration, honoring 24 Young Professionals in three different categories for the great work they do throughout our County is scheduled for August 19th and we’d love for you to join us virtually. Huge thank you to Kohler Company and Van Horn Automotive for their generous sponsorship of this event. Please help us celebrate and register here!

And of course, the largest Golf Outing in the County will be held on September 9th at Sheboygan Town & Country Golf Club. Foursomes are almost sold out, click here to reserve your spot. *Did you know, the Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce has sold more than $242,000 in Chamber Cash during the first 6 months of 2020 compared to $85,000 during the first 7 months of 2019. Have you received some? This is an opportunity to inject almost a quarter of a million dollars into our local economy, especially small businesses. If you got ‘em, get out and spend ‘em!

News from THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT It’s August and the weather has been spectacular. If you haven’t been out practicing your golf game, don’t delay because one of our signature events is coming up on Wednesday, September 9 at Town & Country Golf Course.

Yes, you guessed it, our 2020 Annual Chamber Golf Outing! Sponsorships are now available to all members, so please call, email or text me as soon as you can to save a spot!

The hole sponsorships are sold out! Foursomes are almost full too!

We have a good number of golf ball sign sponsorships available, so please let me know ASAP so you can secure one or two. Other sponsorships are available as well, but please reach out to me at scott@sheboygan.org or call me at (920) 395-8705 to review. But don’t wait, reach out today!

Scott Kuehn

We are still looking to reschedule a number of our earlier events and will be in contact with all members involved.

Business After Hours for 2020 is still fluid and although we have had many cancellations, 2021 is wide open. We doubled up several months this year, and will do so for 2021, but don’t wait. Give me a call at (920) 395-8705 to schedule your BAH today!

Some things to think about as we move through last three quarters of 2020: • If you haven’t joined a Deep Dive yet, there are still openings for all groups. Continue 2020 by engaging with other members of the chamber from various business sectors. Health care, real estate, banking, insurance, painting and staining, attorneys, and many others are represented by exceptional people living in your county. Join a family of Deep Divers today!

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News from THE DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT (continued) • Roundtables are a terrific way to meet others within your business sector. Whether it’s Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, Not for Profit, and others, you’re sure to learn something from your peers. These peer-to-peer networking groups can help any one of your employees, or yourself, accelerate your learning curve, and minimize potential setbacks within your organization. Our own John Rogers does an outstanding job keeping each group on task, and always shares his own wealth of knowledge. Contact john@sheboygan.org and join a Roundtable today!

• Our Young Professionals network goal is to attract, engage and retain young, diverse talent to Sheboygan County by providing opportunities for young professionals to design their social culture, serve as civic innovators and community stewards, and develop into the next generation of leaders for Sheboygan County. If you are interested in joining the YP network, please text SHEBCOYP to 57838.

Please remember to support our smalls businesses, restaurants, salons and many others that have been hit hard by this pandemic. They are in dire need of our business. Shop local, and stay healthy, because we are so much #BETTERTOGETHER! See you all soon!

Molly, Coastal YPN Liason Howdy Coastal Nation!

On July 30th, we held our first in person socially distant Bikes and Blades event. We rode our bikes all the way around the lake for a “short” 5.5-mile ride. The weather was absolutely gorgeous and the breeze as we were riding made for a great evening ride with awesome people. Thank you to those who came out to ride, we will be hosting another ride soon! Look for details to come on our Facebook page!

Our next event is the ever-anticipated Best Under 40 Awards! The Sheboygan County Best Under 40 Awards Dinner “in person” event has unfortunately been cancelled, but we are still very excited to recognize all of our Best Under 40 nominees through a virtual awards show. With COVID-19 rules and regulations continually changing, we Molly Talaska are changing this event as our Chamber has only our Members best interest at heart.

Please join us virtually as we celebrate and award our deserving nominees. Please register to support virtually via Zoom on August 19th! We will be awarding the Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Professional Community Volunteer of the Year, Top Young Professional of the Year and name the Top Ten Sheboygan County Best Under 40. Good Luck to all of the nominees, we look forward to recognizing your outstanding work here in Sheboygan County.

Until next time Coastal Nation, ~Stay Wavy~

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july events recap

Ribbon Cutting at Brick & Mortar - July 15th

The Source and Recruit Company - July 29th

chamber member Testimonial “Our Sheboygan Chamber membership has always been a great value. The Focal Points, First Friday Forums, Roundtables and After Hour events have been worth much more than the cost of our membership. During the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Sheboygan County Chamber has been invaluable with information on financial help, government programs and health care in our area. A business cannot afford NOT to have membership in the Sheboygan County Chamber!�

- David Zimmermann, Zimmermann Company

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upcoming events

9.9.20

ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF OUTING 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

October 16th - 24th, 2020 YPWeek

September

Chamber Month

Sheboygan

County Chamber

Newsletter sponsorship opportunities now available!

Please contact Scott Kuehn at 920-918-1315 or scott@sheboygan.org for more information.

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