Dear Chamber Members,
Please join us tomorrow for our first Business After Hours of 2022. Check out the newly remodeled Sandra D's Bridal Shop and new spring styles and wine at The Chic Boutique.
The deadline has been extended to sign up for the Gosling Career Fair to Monday, February 28th. This event is held at the Watertown High School on Wednesday, March 16th from 8 am to Noon. Click here to register!
We are excited to announce that the Chamber is partnering with The Main Street Program and Watertown Tourism to bring a Community Celebration & Vendor Fair to the downtown on Saturday, June 25th. All Chamber member businesses are invited to sign up for a booth to promote your business at this event. For more details and to sign up click here.
Our next bi-weekly newsletter will be sent out Wednesday, March 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, March 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!
Business After Hours
Thursday, Feb 24th
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Wake Up Watertown Wednesday, March 2ndat Elks LodgeProgram starts at 7:45 am Monthly sponsor, Chandler House Bakery |
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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"
Registration has been extended! Registration is due by 2/28 and is completed online: |
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Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce & Watertown Main Street Program present the 2nd Annual Downtown Watertown Whiskey & Wine Walk!Saturday, May 7th 1 - 4:30 pm SAVE THE DATE! More info coming soon!! |
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Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce,Watertown Main Street Program, &Watertown Tourism presentWatertown Community Celebration and Vendor Fair onSaturday, June 25th9 am - 5 pm inDowntown WatertownWe are currently seeking vendors to participate in the Vendor Fair on Main Street. Reserve your spot here: |
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Save the Date!
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Chamber Gift Check
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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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Gotcha Covered of Greater Waukesha Watertown, WI920-941-9421Local Owner, Design -Rich SchmockerWindow coverings play a major role in the entire look and feel of your home. At Gotcha Covered, they are committed to helping you get the most out of every single room in your house.They offer custom window treatments, including blinds, draperies, shutters, and more! |
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RE/Max Shine 101 N. Main Street Jefferson989-878-0740
RE/Max Shine is the fastest-growing team of real estate agents in Jefferson County. They have realtors who live in Lake Mills, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson, Ixonia, Watertown, Waterloo, Stoughton, and surrounding areas. |
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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 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
This event is sold out, contact Melissa Lampe if you would like to put on a waiting list at: watertownmainstreet@gmail.com |
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Main Street Morning Mixer is back!
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: |
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The 2nd Annual Whiskey & Wine Walk tickets will be going on sale mid-March, stay tuned! |
Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors since 2015
Graduate of Leadership Watertown Class (2008)
Leadership Watertown Board Member (2008-2014)
I attended the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire where I received my bachelor’s degree in Health Care Administration. Following graduation, I obtained my Nursing Home Administrator license and started out in the long-term care industry as a Business Office Manager of a skilled nursing facility in the Milwaukee area and later as the Executive Director of that same facility.
I was the Administrator at Heritage Homes in Watertown for 10 years. During my time there, Heritage Homes was the Chamber’s “Service Professional Business of the Year” in 2010 and the EPIC award winner in 2015.
In 2016, I joined my husband, Brian, to work in health insurance. We were blessed to form Drehm Insurance Agency, LLC in 2021 with our business partner, Melissa Draeger, to better serve our clients and agents. We primarily focus on health insurance, specializing in Medicare. While most of our clients live in Jefferson, Dodge and the surrounding counties, we also help people in the entire state of Wisconsin, Illinois, Arizona, Florida and Texas!
Brian and I live in Lake Mills with our two boys Ben (13) and Ryan (8). We also own and manage an apartment complex in Jefferson. We are licensed foster parents, but we currently do not have any children placed with us. In my free time, I enjoy being with my family, reading, yoga and volunteering with the youth ministries in our church.
I love being a part of the Chamber. The Chamber plays an integral part in ensuring that our communities are a place where businesses and residents can thrive!
Dr. Leslie M Golden at Watertown Family Practice has been certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) as an ABOM diplomate. Dr. Golden is one of only 88 ABOM diplomates in the state of Wisconsin. ABOM diplomates are physicians who undergo rigorous training in obesity medicine and an extensive examination process to achieve this designation.
The American Board of Obesity Medicine serves the public and the field of obesity medicine by maintaining standards for assessment and credentialing physicians. Certification as an ABOM diplomate signifies specialized knowledge in the practice of obesity medicine and distinguishes a physician as having achieved competency in obesity care. Currently, there are more than 5,800 ABOM diplomates throughout the United States and Canada.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 42 percent of U.S. adults cope with obesity, which is associated with a higher risk for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and other musculoskeletal and vascular problems. Obesity has been officially recognized as a disease by the American Medical Association since 2013.
Dr. Golden uses her medical expertise in combination with her graduate level training in behavior change to help patients manage the disease of obesity and prevent the many diseases associated with it. She is accepting new patients that are interested in improving their weight health.
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
Casey Schuett with Heritage Homes Inc.
Casey Schuett was born and raised in Watertown, WI. Casey graduated from Watertown High School in 2015 then proceeded to attend Carroll University where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration in 2019. During his time in college Casey interned at Marquardt Village in their Quality department. After graduating from Carroll University Casey pursued his license as a Nursing Home Administrator. During which he served as the Assistant Administrator at Marquardt Village and St. Elizabeth Inc. in Janesville, WI. After obtaining his license he then served as Campus Administrator at St. Elizabeth which is a 43-bed skilled nursing facility and an 80 bed Community Based Residential Facility until March of 2021. Casey now serves as the Campus Administrator at Heritage Homes in Watertown. Heritage Homes is a 46 bed Community Based Residential Facility along with 52 Independent Living apartments.
Casey recently married Autumn in October of 2020 and they now have their first puppy. Daisy Mae is a one year old Bernese Mountain dog. Casey and Autumn bought a house in February of 2020 right here in Watertown. Casey enjoys sports of all kinds but especially football, basketball, and baseball. Casey played all three at Watertown High School and even played some in college. Therefore, in his free time he enjoys playing sports and being outdoors. Casey enjoys hunting, fishing, and most of all taking his UTV out on the trails all over Wisconsin. Casey is excited for his future at Heritage Homes and continue to grow his family right here in Watertown.
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.
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 Regional Medical Center is offering Blood Pressure Clinics!WRMC's Occupational Health Clinic is offering to host a free blood pressure clinic at your location.
If you are interested in this event for your employees, contact Bridget Pritchard, 920-390-7302 or email: bridget.pritchard@watertownregional.com |
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Gotcha Covered
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Watertown Memory Cafe is offering Rainbows and Shamrock Crafts at Heritage Homes onThursday, Feb 24th10 am - 12 pm
Heritage Homes 700 Welsh Road Watertown |
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Jones Market presents Pork Chop Pajama Party onSaturday, February 26th9 am - 11 am601 Jones AvenueFort AtkinsonRSVP at: shopjonesmarket.com |
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D&J Sport's Bar & Grill is hosting Smart Mouth onSaturday, February 26th8:30 pm to 12:30 pm!215 S 3rd StreetWatertown |
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Local Waters & Chandler House Bakery are teaming up for Biscuits & Bloodies Brunch!
Sunday February 27th11 am to 3 pm(food served until 1 pm)109 S. 3rd StreetWatertown |
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Safe Families for Children is offering a Volunteer Workshop on Saturday, March 5th8:30 am - 2:30 pmat Faith Community ChurchW5949 Hackbarth Rd.Fort Atkinson
Visit here for more info: Register Here |
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Fort Community Credit Union is offering aVirtual Home Buyer Happy Houron Tuesday, March 8thfrom 5:30 - 6:30 pmReady to make your homeowner dreams a reality? Join our live virtual event to learn how to make the move! Register Here! |
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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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Cornerstone of Grace is offering an Annual Mother's Day Flower Fundraiser10 inch basket are $35 each Online orders are due by March 17th To order, scan QR code or visit: cornerstoneofgrace.org |
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Watertown Unified School District presents the 29th Annual Children's Day Fair!Saturday, April 23rd9 am to 12 pm29th Annual Children’s Day Fair - Take 3 J - is set for Saturday, April 23rd, 2022! If your business/organization is interested in a booth for this free, fun-filled community event, please follow the link below.
Children’s Day Community Fair Vendor Sign-up Link: Vendor Sign-Up Link |
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Think Spring!Jones Auction Service is hosting its 24th Annual Spring Lawn & Garden Consignment Sale onSunday, April 24thConsign Now for Best Advertising! Call today 920-261-6820 or visit: www.JonesAuctionService.com |
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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 Watertown, May 28th - May 29thBecome 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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Rainbow Hospice presents a Day with Teepa Snow! Topic - A Positive Approach to Dementia CareWednesday, June 15th 9 am to 3:30 pm Young Auditorium UW-Whitewater Campus 930 W. Main St. Whitewater To register for either one or both sessions, scan the QR code or visit: https:/www.uww.edu/ce/teepa |
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Calling all cyclists!
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Rainbow Hospice Care
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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: |
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River Bend RV Resort is offering a Job Fair Saturday March 12th, Sunday March 13th, and Saturday April 2nd at W6940 Rubidell Rd. WatertownOpen interviews for all positions! Meet their management team and gather information on positions that may interest you!
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