Dear Chamber Members,
We are just weeks away from our 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner. This event has been in the planning stages for two years and we are ready to celebrate with each of you at the Watertown Country Club on October 21st. We hope you and your team will join us for this grand celebration, RSVP's are due tomorrow, October 7th. We are also looking for any past members or retired that may be interested in attending the event. We wanted to send a big THANK YOU to our sponsors for this event including Seven-Up Bottling Company. Bank First, Hafemeister Funeral Home, Ixonia Bank and Bank of Lake Mills. If you are looking for more information regarding the Gala Dinner or would like to sponsor the event, click here or email the Chamber at info@watertownchamber.com
Our next bi-weekly newsletter will be sent out Wednesday, October 20th. During this time if your organization is hiring, offering programs, or have events to promote, please let us know so we can share with our membership and the community. Please send information by Friday, October 15th to info@watertownchamber.com.
Be a Member, Be Engaged, Be Noticed.
Bonnie Hertel
Executive Director
bonnie@watertownchamber.com
920.261.6320
Check out details below or in our
Calendar of Events.
Look forward to our upcoming events!
Wake Up Watertown
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Women In Business
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100th Anniversary
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Cabintek262-853-1492 Cabintek has designed a log building system that utilizes only 6 different precision cut log parts which can be mixed and matched to allow for the design of 1,000’s of unique log cabin floor plans. Other kits require 100’s of different log parts to complete. |
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Charter SpectrumPhone: 866-874-2389 Spectrum Business is a division of Charter Communications dedicated to providing superior internet, phone, and TV services to small businesses across 41 states. Their fiber-rich, nationwide network delivers over 99.9% network reliability as well as more speed and bandwith to meet the needs of business owners and their employees. |
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The Drafty Cellar110 S. 3rd Street The Drafty Cellar offer 14 Rotating Craft Beer Taps, Beer Events, Tap Takeovers, Beer to-go, Pinball, Arcade Games. Beer Menu updated on Untappd, Facebook, & their website. |
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Fiesta Las Margaritas1512 S Church St. Watertown Hours: Lunch menu is now available from 11- 2 pm! Click Here for More Information
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Heroes for HeroesHeroes for Heroes is a local non-profit with a grand mission to raise funds in an effort to assist Veterans with getting service dogs at NO COST as well as educate and advocate for PTSD. Be sure to follow them on Facebook to see their upcoming fundraisers! |
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Pine Hill FarmHemp Inspired Wellness 6th Generation Farm Family who hold a passion for natural health and wellness. |
Watertown
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Watertown Main Street Program presents Witch's Brew Bingo!Thursday October 28th Doors open at 5 pm - Bingo play at 6 pm Elks Lodge, 117 N First St. Admission is $20 per player Guarantee your seat in advance for $5 at watertownmainstreet.org
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Pumpkin PaloozaPresented by the Watertown Main Street Program Saturday October 30th 10am - 4pm Downtown Watertown A full schedule of events will be released soon, but mark for your calendar for the Main Street Trick-or-Treat from 1-3 p.m. followed by the annual costume parade. City-wide trick-or-treating will run from 4-7 p.m., also on Saturday, Oct. 30 this year. The Chamber staff welcomes any Chamber member businesses not on Main St that want to participate to contact our office to setup by the Chamber office from 1-3pm. |
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Watertown Businesses and area non-profits invited downtown for the Main Street Trick-or-Treat on Saturday Oct 30th 1-3pm.Your business and non-profits are invited to hand out candy and marketing information downtown during the Main Street Trick-or-Treat. If you are interested in participating, you must register by emailing Melissa Lampe at the Watertown Main Street Program at watertownmainstreet@gmail.com. A Main Street sidewalk location will be assigned to you. Please anticipate 1,000 trick-or-treaters. |
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Main Street Bounceback ProgramBusinesses and nonprofits that move into an empty store front may be eligible for a $10,000 grant! Read more about the Main Street Bounceback Program at the link below: |
Business Locations
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Branding Commission
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Over the next several newsletters you will learn more about each member of this year's Leadership Watertown Class.
This week we are highlighting Leadership Classmate Alex Allon.
Alex serves as the Strategic Initiatives and Development Coordinator for the City of Watertown. With a background in planning and workforce development, Alex leads economic development programs for the City, fostering connections within the business community. He and his fiancé live in Monona and are looking to relocate to the Watertown area. In addition to the enjoyment Alex gets from his work, he maintains an active lifestyle – running, playing tennis, and hiking – and is always on the lookout for the next mountain to climb.
Pictured above: Front Row: Alex Allon - City of Watertown.
Second Row: Andrea Peters- Watertown Fire Department, Casey Schuett - Heritage Homes, Mark Getz - Watertown Unified School District, Linette Clifford - Marquardt Home Health & Hospice, Jolene Pipp - Marquardt Management Services, Karen Gibbs - Church Health Services.
Third Row: Margaret Brady - Watertown Unified School District, Sharon Heinzelman - Ixonia Bank, Ryan Weyenberg - LSM Chiropractic, Deborah Reinbold - Thrive Economic Development, Sue Trepte - Haus of Peace, Julia Chidley - Bender, Larson, Chidley, Koppes & Associates, S.C.
Calling all Chamber Member Businesses!We are currently looking for coupons to add to our visitor packages here at the Chamber office. If you have coupons you would like us to share for you, please drop them off at our office no later than October 7th. Coupons can be dropped of anytime during office hours (9am - 5pm) at 519 E. Main St. Watertown. |
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Watertown Public LibraryFriends of the Public Library Thursdays August 5 - October 21 North 1st Street Parking Lot |
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Kathy's Buffalo Bar Winter GlowCoat Drive for Kids & Adults Accepting winter coats, boots, gloves/mittens, hats, scarves, etc. Donations can be dropped off at: Kathy's Buffalo Bar
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Thrivent - Rock River Financial Associates is offering a fundraiser the month of October!Benefiting two local Women's Shelters: Haus of Peace & Cornerstone of Grace
Donations can be dropped off at their office during business hours at 116 S. 3rd St.
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The Incredible Years Baby- a FREE Course offered by Watertown Family Connections!Tuesday Evenings October 12th - November 23rd Watertown Family Connections 415 S. 8th Street
To register call: 920-261-2450 |
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Local Waters presents Alyssia Dominguez on Friday October 15th from 8 pm - 11 pm at 109 S. 3rd Street, Watertown
Alyssia Dominguez brings a new flair to country music by infusing a touch of her Hispanic roots. Currently performing as a solo artist, Alyssia is hoping to change the game in the music scene with her unique style! |
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Draeger's FloralOctober Events Sat Oct 16th - Sweetest Day & Boss's Day Weds Oct 20th - Petal It Forward Weds Oct 20th - Fall Wine Tasting 4-7pm Sat Oct 30th - Main Street Trick or Treating 1-3pm
Shop Local, Support Local! |
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Watertown Country Club presents "The Haunted 666 Shoot-Out"Saturday, October 16th Watertown Country Club
Event contact - Lisa Bear Ireland at lisabear@remax.net, 262-893-5555
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The Drafty Cellar presents 80's Night w/ Totally Neon Saturday October 167:30 pm - 11:00 pm110 S 3rd St. doors open at 4pm Get ready for a gnarly night where we take it back a couple of years to the 1980s . Totally Neon will be hitting the Drafty stage from 7:30 - 11:00 pm , they are encouraging big hair, outfits, makeup, and or course neon colors! |
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Watertown Family Connections is offering Park Portraits!The next session is October 17th from 9 am - 3 pm Tivoli Island
Sign-up online! |
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The Friends of the Watertown Public Library are encouraging locals to put their Fall/Halloween decorated homes on the Wicked Halloween House Tour!Then send or bring in your $20 entry fee to the Watertown Public Library, 100 S. Water St. Watertown by October 20th. The driving tour map will be made public on October 20th! |
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Watertown Community Shred It EventSaturday October 23rd 9 am - 11 am
Watertown Family Connections Parking Lot 415 S. 8th St |
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YES Watertown presents Boos and Brews Pub Crawl on Saturday October 23rd at 6pmRegistration is 5:30 pm - 6:30pm - location will be announced! Participating Locations are: Uptown Bar Local Waters Drafty Cellar Bismarck's Silver Eagle Saloon- bonus stop
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A Spooktacular Night of Family Fun!Wednesday October 27th
Watertown Area YMCA & Brandt Quirk Park Baseball Fields
FREE and open to the community! Registration is required |
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The Watertown Public Library is hosting Enchanted Storybook Trail at Brandt Quirk Park!Starting Wednesday, October 27th through Sunday, October 31st Head to the Storybook Trail at Brandt Quirk Park , the trail will be lined with paper lanterns so you can enjoy the trail after dark
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The Watertown Public Library invites Teens and Tweens (Age 12-18) to carve pumpkins to display on the library stairs. Friday Oct. 29th at 6pmThe library will provide the pumpkins- just bring your creativity! Registration is not required, but strongly recommended using this link: |
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An Introduction to Undertaking & Funeral Customs of the Victorian EraFriday October 29th 6:30pm St. Paul's Episcopal Church Guild Hall 413 S. Second St.
Free Admission - Open to the Public! |
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Rainbow Hospice Care is offering a Virtual Learning Session on Social Work Ethics & Boundaries!Thursday, November 4th 8:30 am - 12:30 pm The cost of the program is $65 and qualifies for CE credit |
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Madison College
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Watertown Humane Society418 Water Tower Ct. Watertown New Sign for the Building Fundraiser The shelter is currently fundraising for a new sign that both identifies their business and directs their visitors to the appropriate parking lot. They still have $3,500 to go before reaching their goal for this improvement project. Anyone who might be able to help can donate through our website www.whsadopt.org under the GIVE tab. Please indicate use of funds by selecting OTHER and typing "Sign" as your donation delegation. Or you can call the shelter at 920-261-1270 Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm. |
Find our most up to date job postings at Career Opportunities
Post Your Job Openings!As a chamber member benefit you can post your job opening on our website. Click Here To Check Out Career Opportunities Contact Barb at: |