Dear Chamber Members,
We have a busy month planned for our members in February. Please mark your calendars for three opportunities for networking and education.
Wake Up Watertown - February 2nd, Annual Meeting
Business After Hours, February 24 -Sandra D's & The Chic Boutique
Also don't miss the deadline of February 1st, to sign up for the Gosling Career Fair being held at the Watertown High School on Wednesday, March 16th from 8AM to Noon. Click here to register!
Our next bi-weekly newsletter will be sent out Wednesday, February 9th. 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, February 4th 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!
Now is the time to apply for the
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Wake Up Watertown - Annual Meeting
Wednesday, February 2nd Watertown Elks Lodge |
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Digital Marketing Series- LinkedIn for Prospecting & Personal Gain for yourself or your business!
Tuesday February 8th7:45 am - 8:45 amZoom Class Email Barb to RSVP for this free class at: barb@watertownchamber.com |
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Business After Hours
Thursday, Feb 24th
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Watertown High School & Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce present the 4th Annual Career Fair!More details can be found online at: www.WatertownJobFair.com and click on "Vendors"
Please register by February 1st Registration is now open and is completed online: |
Downtown NutritionJuice Bar & Smoothies 107 S 2nd Street Watertown Click Here for More Information Hours: Monday 2 pm - 7 pm |
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EZ Promotion942 Mulberry StLake Mills, WI 53551920-342-2220
EZ Promotion is a family-owned & operated company with over 20+ years of promotional product and apparel experience. Give them a call or check out their website for more information! |
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Pine Hill Farmhas opened a retail location in Watertown!Now located at118 N Water StreetFollow their Facebook page for more information on store hours or their website at: www.thepinehillfarm.com |
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Datatek recently sold their business to Rhyme! The location for now will stay as 1101 Industrial Dr #5 Watertown We look forward to working with them for all your copier, printer, and software solutions!
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Richter Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 421 Water Tower Ct Watertown, WI 53094 920-988-7050 Family owned and operated, Bill and Adam Richter have over 39 years in the industry and take great pride in the quality workmanship they do. |
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Rock River
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Safe Families for Children Wisconsin600 E. Main Street Safe Families for Children is a nonprofit, volunteer movement that gives hope and support to families in crisis.
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The 2022 Edition of the Watertown Gift Tin is still available!The tin is filled with coupons that offer $10 off a one-time minimum $30 purchase to 22 unique locally-owned businesses for just $25!A Gift Tin is the perfect gift for employees or co-workers that love to shop local! Delivery to Watertown businesses is available. Purchase yours online at watertownmainstreet.org or in person at our Chamber office! |
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The Watertown Main Street Program presents Beach Party Bingo!Friday March 4that Watertown Elks Lodge117 N First StSeating at 5 pm ,Bingo at 6 pm
Reserve a seat for $5 at: watertownmainstreet.org |
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Save the Date forMain Street Morning Mixer!
Sunday March 20th
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Watertown Main Street Program & Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce present the 2nd Annual Whiskey & Wine Walk!Saturday, May 7th 1- 4:30 pm Downtown Watertown More information coming soon!! |
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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: |
Chamber Gift Check
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Kendall Bocher
Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors – January 2010
Chamber Board Chairperson - January 2018
Since 2010, Kendall has been involved with the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce. After graduating from the Leadership Watertown program, she joined its board until 2016. During that time, she was also a part of the Tourism committee and was elected to the Chamber Board of Directors in 2014. Kendall joined its executive committee in 2016 and has had the privilege to serve as its chairperson since 2018.
Kendall enjoys having the opportunity to give back to the community that she grew up in through her time and talents. Along with the Chamber, she also volunteers with Yes! Watertown, Watertown YMCA and the Giving Ladies of Watertown. She finds it very rewarding to get to volunteer with like-minded citizens and make Watertown an even better place to live, work and play.
After graduating from Watertown High School, she received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She began her career at Bethesda Lutheran Communities, holding several positions over 14 years. In 2021, she started the next phase of her career as the Operations Manager at Austin Plumbing and Polar Express Heating and Air in Hartland.
When she’s not working or volunteering, Kendall and her husband Brad enjoy going to breweries with their dogs, running, playing volleyball, cheering on the Bucks, Brewers, Packers and Badgers, playing games and listening to live music.
Watertown Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Board Members
Watertown Regional Medical Center is excited to welcome two community leaders, Dr. Brent Yaeggi and Tim Roets, to the Board of Trustees. In addition to these new board members, a new board chair, Kathy Wagner, and a new vice chair, Jason Polzin have been appointed.
The Board of Trustees at Watertown Regional Medical Center is comprised of local business leaders, physicians, community members, and hospital administrators. They provide a community perspective when decisions are made regarding care at the hospital.
“The board’s role is to make sure the community has access to the healthcare services they need while ensuring patients receive quality and safe care,” said Richard Keddington, CEO at Watertown Regional Medical Center. “As a result of these efforts, in 2021 Watertown Regional Medical Center became only the second hospital in the area to offer 24/7 heart attack care and earned a five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.”
The newly appointed board members bring a wealth of experience and community leadership to the board of trustees. Their knowledge of Watertown and the surrounding communities will help the hospital achieve its mission of making communities healthier. Dr. Brent Yaeggi, WRMC’s Immediate Past Chief of Staff, is a Podiatrist at Rock River Foot & Ankle, which has an office located in the medical office building attached to the hospital. Tim Roets is a long-time Watertown resident and the former Chief of Police for the Watertown Police Department.
WI Salt Awareness Week 2022There are several webinars going on Jan 24- 28 on how we can help make a difference Link here to register: Register Today |
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Branding Commission
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Leadership Watertown strives to develop a corps of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of and willing to provide dynamic leadership in the Watertown area.
Over the next several newsletters you will learn more about each member of this year's Leadership Watertown Class. This newsletter we are highlighting Jolene Pipp with Marquardt Management Services.
I work at Marquardt Management Services in Watertown. I was recently promoted from my role as Accountant to Controller. Marquardt Management Services provides management and oversite to senior communities through-out Wisconsin including Marquardt Village located in Watertown and to senior home services through Marquardt Home Health and Hospice.
I earned my Accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and I am a licensed CPA through the State of Wisconsin. I have been with Marquardt Management Services for two years and my experience includes management and accounting roles in education, non-profit, national insurance, manufacturing, and public accounting.
I live in Oconomowoc with my husband and son Jack who is in 8th grade. My older son, Tyler, is a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We keep busy with Jack’s involvement in football, basketball, and baseball. I serve in the community as the President of the Oconomowoc Scholarship Fund.
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.
Drehm Insurance is offering free education for understanding Medicare!Monday January 24, 2022 Focus CoWorking 148 E Milwaukee St Jefferson
Thursday, January 27, 2022 Online presentation- virtual
Click Here to RSVP to save your seat today! |
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Madison College - Watertown Campus Spring 2022 Class OfferingsMadison College offers a variety of courses and programs to suit your interests. Register by phone or this Online Link |
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Drafty Cellar is offering Trivia Tuesdays!110 S 3rd Street WatertownAre you the type of person who has a wealth of knowledge or useless facts? Maybe you’re a sports nut or a movie buff.
Drafty Cellar has teamed up with America’s Pub Quiz!
They will have weekly trivia nights every Tuesday starting on January 18th, 2022.
It will begin at 7:00pm and run until 9:00pm. There will be prizes awarded for the top three teams each week. -1st place $30 Drafty Gift Certificate -2nd place $20 Drafty Gift Certificate -3rd place $10 Drafty Gift Certificate Not to mention the other prizes that Americas Pub Quiz has to offer. This is FREE to join and play, come play by yourself or on a team of any size. Enjoy some of the delicious craft beers we source or any of our other fine, craft beverages!
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Rainbow Hospice Care is offering Brick-by-Brick to honor or in memory of your loved one!
Visit RainbowHospiceCare.org or scan the QR code for more information. |
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Check out Breathe Salt & Sauna's Giveback Program! All Veterans, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, & EMTs are eligible for this discount!Breathe Salt & Sauna
Call to setup your appointment at 920-699-9399 today!
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Watertown Athletic Booster Club presents Trivia Night!Saturday, February 5th Watertown High School Gym Doors Open at 5:30, Trivia play begins at 7 pm.
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Watertown Elks Lodgeis offeringa Spaghetti Dinneron Saturday February 5th 5 - 7:30 pm
Sign up sheet at the lodge or call or email Terri by Feb 1st at 414-507-0976 / Email Terri |
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Watertown Humane Society&The Drafty Cellarare hosting Pints 4 Paws February 19thBingo Live Music Raffles More info at: www.whsadopt.org/pints |
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The Watertown Irish Jig/Jog 5k is back for 2022! Save the Date for Saturday, March 12th. They are currently looking for sponsors -Click Here for More Info |
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The Watertown Irish Jig/Jog 5K is back! Registration is now open, so save the date for Saturday March 12th , 10 am.
Register early at: www.watertownjigjog.com Register by March 1st to guarantee your shirt |
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Save the Date!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin Casino NiteSaturday April 30th5:30 pm - 9:30 pmWatertown Elks Lodge Early bird special: $30/person, 4 tickets for $100 Includes: $500 in gambling chips, appetizers by Glenn's Market & prizes! |
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Thrive is offering a Hiring Workshop onTuesday, May 3rd8 am - NoonMadison College Watertown Campus |
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I Fling Plastic / GT Designs is hostingMidwest Masters 6,a PDGA-sanctioned disc golf tournamentin WatertownBecome a sponsor and reserve your spot early! Get your business or sponsor to pony up a sponsorship for you!
Gold Sponsor registration opens Jan 16th! $500 sponsorship required
Silver opens Feb 1st! $250 sponsorship required
Player Tee Sign Sponsors can register Feb 16th!! - $75 sponsorship required
Registration Opens to All - Feb 28th!! OPEN FOR ALL!!
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Calling all cyclists!
The Tour da Goose Bike Ride is back!
The ride will take you through the picturesque countryside of Jefferson County.
The ride offers supported distances of 12, 22, 42, 62, and 100 miles. The event supports the Rock River Community Clinic (RRCC).
Register here: Sign Up Here
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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: |