In this issue . . .
MARCH 2016
Member News New Members YPWeek Small Business of the Year Finalists
April Showers Bring Small Business Week By Aaron Kapellusch, President/CEO
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t’s a very busy time of year with the weather getting more spring-like, March Madness underway and Easter quickly approaching. With spring comes something big for the Chamber, Small Business Week. This week of programs and events is very much the ‘Super Bowl’ of our year here at the Chamber.
our sponsors: Becker Communications, The Business News, The Dirks Group, Midwest Communications, Riiser Energy, River Valley Bank, Sam’s Club and WAOW Newsline 9. Our work at the Chamber doesn’t stop at Small Business Week, however. We are always working for you, our members, throughout the year. And we can best work for you when you share your thoughts with us.
This year’s Small Business Week will feature the largest EXPO we’ve ever hosted, with over 250 booth spaces already filled! This doesn’t just make our event one of the largest in the state, we believe we are offering the biggest business show in Wisconsin this year. Small Business Week is a highlight on the Chamber’s calendar. Our great volunteers and staff start planning the next Small Business Week shortly after the Small Businesses of the Year Award recipients are honored at the Friday celebration. And Small Business Week wouldn’t be possible without
I’m a big proponent of gathering important and timely feedback from our members. We do this through important one-on one conversations with our members, surveys following our programs and events and sometimes through random calls from members who would like to let us know how something we’ve done has impacted their business. in a positive way. I am very accustomed to feedback. My toddler at home has now entered a stage where instead of telling us she is finished with her food, she throws it on the floor with a smile. I welcome your feedback, of any kind, anytime.
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