Business Voice
Monona Chamber of Commerce
5/23/2014
Message From the President From the last time I had written a presidents message, it seems that our Mother Nature will just not let go of her cold spring grip. I assure you, warmer days are on the horizon. Since we have last communicated, a lot of transition has taken place the past two months. I also want to assure you that your Chamber Board is hard at work searching out a qualified Executive Director to lead our chamber into the coming years. You should also know that your chamber office is being temporarily being staffed by Kelly Slack, executive committee Secretary along with the leadership of all fourteen 2014 board members and the remaining executive leadership. By the time you have read this newsletter, we will be very close to fulfilling the vacancy of an executive director for our Chamber of Commerce. Interviews are occurring of some very qualified candidates with exciting new ideas for your chamber. We look forward to the announcement of your new executive director very shortly. Looking at some exciting development news, it was announced by the Monona Mayor, Bob Miller that the City of Monona is looking to redevelop a little more than 7.4 acres in the triangle of land that borders the Bridge Road, Broadway Avenue and Yahara River corridor. This long blighted area will soon be home to new business, residential living, open green spaces including a spacious river walk along the Yahara River. Stay tuned for the exciting news of the development and be sure to take part in the upcoming meetings that will drive the re-development of this BIG and exciting project. Talking about a long anticipated project coming to an end, the Monona Drive reconstruction project should be completed by May 21st, 2014, just in time for the much anticipated Monona Memorial Day Parade. Your parade committee is hard at work putting together the 2014 Memorial Day parade, and if you or any of your staff would like to get involved, we could surely use the support and help. Please contact Kellie Unke, parade chair at kunke@starkhomes.com or her telephone number of 608.225.2930 or you can contact Kelly Slack at Kelly@slackattack.com or at the chamber office of 608.222.8565 and leave a message with a return phone number. Coming this month of May 2014 is the start of our Business After Five events. Watch your email and Monday morning message for the upcoming dates and times. On June 4th, 2014 the next Good Morning Monona will be held again at Turner Hall. Our sponsor for this meeting is BMO Harris Bank and we will be presenting the achievement awards to members whom had the greatest impact in and about business in 2013. We look forward to seeing you all real soon. Until next time, please remember to not keep Monona as the “best kept secret”. John Klinzing 2014 Monona Chamber President
Volume 24/Issue 2
Monona Memorial Day Parade Sponsors
Parade Sponsors generously contribute to the Monona Memorial Day parade. These individuals and businesses support our community and this event, allowing us all to celebrate and honor the Veterans.
National Anthem Sponsor: Gunderson Funeral & Cremation Care Childrens Flag Sponsor: WPS Community Bank VIP Contributor: Monona State Bank Parade Entry Sponsors: Village Lanes Monona State Bank Heritage Senior Living Red/White & Blue Contributors: Brad & Susan Manning Bridgeworks City of Monona Complete Family Dentistry Fairway Glen Apartments Goben Cars Medicine Shoppe Oak Park Place The Ultimate Spa Salon WPS Foundationw Avenue of Flags State Assemblyman Robb Kahl Country Financial John Disch and Mary Possin Kathy and Bill Thomas Ken’s Meats & Deli Mayor Bob Miller Micheal & Susan Fox Monona City Council Monona Garden Family Restaurant Robb and Jen Kahl Seeliger-Unke Team Stark Co. Realtors Silver Eagle Bar & Grill Tobacco Outlet/Kwik Trip Tom Stolper Vino and Van Gogh Walmart Wilma Noot Paul
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Business After 5 - Country Inn & Suites Date: May 28, 2014 Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm www.countryinns.com Event Description - Join us for an evening of Networking at the Country Inn & Suites! This is our chance to visit with fellow Monona area business people in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Explore the newly refurbished lobby, facilities and rooms with a cozy atmosphere. Learn about their Corporate rate program and special features. Bring your business cards for a chance to win a door prize. Send this along with a personal invite to attend to a few of your business associates, customers or prospects. Event Location - Country Inn & Suites 400 River Place, Monona, WI Date/Time Information - Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 5 to 7 pm Contact Information - 608-222-8565 Let us know you’re coming. Please call or send an email to - chamber@monona.com Fees/Admission - FREE
Good Morning Monona - June Date: June 4, 2014 Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Event Description - Good Morning Monona is another opportunity for you to connect with fellow business leaders in the community. Join us for a fast paced networking and educational event at Madison Turner’s. Bring your wealth management, small business and commercial banking questions for our BMO Harris Bank presenter. This presentation will be followed by a presentation of the Chamber’s 2014 Annual Awards by our president, John Klinzing. A continental breakfast, juice and coffee will be provided. Send this along with a personal invite to attend to a few of your business associates, customers or prospects.
Event Location - Madison Turners
3001 S. Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53716 Date/Time Information - Wednesday, June 4, 2014 - 7:30 to 9 a.m. Contact Information - 608-222-8565 Let us know you’re coming. Please call or send an email to - chamber@monona.com Fees/Admission - FREE
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Calendar May 2014
June 11 2014 EDGER 7:30 a.m. City Hall
May 26 2014
Memorial Day Parade 10 a.m. Monona Drive
June 12 2014
May 28 2014
Ambassador Meeting
Business After Five 5 p.m. Country Inn & Suites
June 24 2014 Mallards Game 5:35 p.m. Warner Park
May 30 2014 Board Meeting 7:45 a.m. Country Inn & Suites
June 27 2014 Board Meeting 7:45 a.m. Location TBD
June 2014
July 2014
June 4 2014
Good Morning Monona 7:30 a.m.Turner Hall
July 29 2014
Business After Five 5 p.m. Country Inn & Suites
New Members
Summit Credit Union
6420 Cottage Grove Road Madison, WI 53718 608-243-5000 Summitcreditunion.com
Thank You Good Morning Monona Sponsors
2014 Chamber Officers
Paik’s Traditional Martial Arts Center Sports
President - John Klinzing Affiliated Insurance Agencies of WI
4120 Monona Drive Madison, WI 53716 608-224-1234 Paiksmartialarts.com
Vice President - Sue Erickson Meriter Health Services
Help Needed The Monona Chamber of Commerce COMMITTEES are always looking for fresh ideas and new members. These committees meet roughly once a month and are crucial to the success of our chamber. If you would like to serve on one of the following committees please contact: Marketing: John Klinzing, Affiliated Insurance, johnk@affiliatedllc.com Parade: Kelly Slack, Slack Attack, kelly@slackattack.com Edger: Jim Kondrasuk, Raymond James, jim.kondrasuk@raymondjames.com Ambassdors: Dave Ott, EZ Office Products, dott@ezop.com
Secretary - Kelly Slack Slack Attack and Vino & Van Gogh Treasurer - Kellie Unke Stark Company Realtor
2014 Chamber Board of Directors Karen Bosold - In Business Magazine Tim Casper - Murphy Desmond S.C. Cari Fuss - Fairway Glen Apartments/Encore Eric Hewitt - The Medicine Shoppe John Hecht - WPS Community Bank Jim Kondrasuk - Raymond James Financial Jeff Olson - Monona State Bank Dale Miller - DMA Tax & Accounting Norb Rebholz - Oak Park Place Pam Rich - Wisconsin Business Development Kim Schuttemeier - WPS Health Insurance
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Chamber Members Happenings Please email chamber@monona.com with any news you would like to share in our newsletter. New staff members. Awards and acolations. Happenings. And Photos!
Supercuts: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting in March. Mayor Bob Miller cuts the ribbon.
Vino and Van Gogh: Celebrated three years in business this spring.
The official ground breaking for Treysta on the Water Apartments was Thursday May 22, 2014. They had presenters from Clean Clear Water Initiative, Wisconsin Environmental Initiative (WEI), Madison Area Builders Association (MABA), Treysta Group, and Special Guests about the development and MABA Clean Clear Waters Building Challenge. Treysta on the Water is a $18.5 million dollar mixed-use development located on the shores of Lake Monona and can be uniquely accessed from the lakes due to the construction of a public access pier as part of the development. Treysta on the Water is expect to be the first Clean Clear Waters multi-family development.
Four Lakes Veterinary Clinic celebrating one year in business with a Ribbon Cutting on April 11.
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Sponsors
March 1, 2014
Thank you to everyone who came and participated in our annual Sting the Pins event in March. We had a lot of fun! We would like to thank all the sponsors and all who volunteered/donated to this major Chamber event... we couldn’t do it with out you! Hope to see you next year for more Bowling, shopping, and fun!
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Chamber@monona.com • monona.com • 608-222-8565