Dear Chamber Members,
In honor of National Tourism Week, May 7th - 13th we would like to acknowledge Robin Kaufmann, Tourism Director for her outstanding work with Watertown Tourism. Robin is committed 110% to promoting Tourism in the City of Watertown. We want to give her a shout out and recognize her for all her hard work and dedication to put Watertown on the map as a great place to visit. For more information about Watertown Tourism be sure to check out the new the 2023 Visitor Guide and Watertown Tourism's new website at visitwatertownwi.com
Thank you to everyone who attended Wake Up Watertown this morning. Always a great way to kick off your day! Thank you to Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation for a great presentation.
Our next bi-weekly newsletter will be sent out Wednesday, May 17th. 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, May 12th to info@watertownchamber.com.
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!
Digital Marketing Series Social Strategies and Trends for 2023May 9th7:45 am - 8:45 amFREE Zoom Class RSVP to: barb@watertownchamber.com |
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Business After Hours Thursday, May 18th 202/205/206/208/209/216S 3rd Street4-6 pmBlock Party- Rock River Chimney & Fireplace, LLC, Morgan Ashley Lynn Photography, Project Fitness, Rampage, D&J Sports Bar, Rural Mutual Insurance |
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Wake Up Watertown Wednesday, June 7th7:45 am - 8:45 amWatertown Elks Lodge 117 N. First St. Watertown |
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Fuzion Videos is offering Chamber Member Professional Headshots!This service will be offered at Wake Up Watertown in June, July, August from 7:15 am to 7:45 am |
Katy WagonerInsurance Agent Watertown920-988-7696
Help protect yourself & your family with affordable coverage from Aflac. Get a quote & see how Aflac can help protect you in the event of a covered accident. |
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E.C. Plumbing, LLC Watertown920-390-2474With over 10 years ofexperience serving Watertown and the surrounding areas, E.C. Plumbing understands our success comes from prioritizing customer service above all else. E.C. Plumbing delivers quality workmanship along with fair and honest rates no matter the size of the job. From residential and commercial, service and repair to new construction E.C. Plumbing is here to deliver not only quality work but total peace of mind in every job completed. |
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Lange Insurance Consulting - Scott LangeWatertown920-545-4600I have been doing individual health insurance sales since 2015. My family is the main reason for my work. I want to make sure everyone can obtain an insurance plan that will fit their needs and budget. I am a Watertown, Wisconsin native but serve customers in 13 states across the country. Becoming a trustworthy and dependable agent for all of my customers is my main objective. Serving people the way I would want my family to be treated is how I go about my business daily.
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Pine Hill Insurance Services - Alec Esenther919 Declark StreetBeaver Dam, WI262-510-4432With more than a decade of experience, Pine Hill Insurance Services LLC has progressed to become one of the pioneer agencies in the insurance industry in Wisconsin, providing professional insurance advice for individuals and corporations. We care for our customers and it is vital that all our professional advice is tailored to meet their individual needs. We pride ourselves on our service quality and our vast experience in the insurance arena. The service standard, quality, and integrity are never compromised and we strive to be the best you can find. |
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Ready 2 Dance1648 S Church Street Watertown920-545-8920Be sure to check out this new space for ballroom dancing! They will also have space to rent for events. |
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TDS Telecom525 Junction RdMadison608-577-5429TDS Telecom (TDS®) provides innovative voice, internet, entertainment services, and leading-edge business technology for customers in hundreds of rural and suburban communities nationwide. For more than 50 years, TDS has been connecting customers with reliable, high-quality products and services while centering on delighting customers. Today, we are a growing force in the broadband entertainment and cable industry and remain 100 percent committed to championing economic development and broadband innovation in all the communities we serve. |
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Weight in Gold Wellness 123 Hospital DrSuite 212Watertown920-261-8500
Leslie Golden an Obesity Medicine Physician with extensive training in the science of weight loss and behavior change. I see myself as your coach in this journey. I may be the expert in weight health but you are the expert in you. Together we can find and maintain your best weight.
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Did You Know?
The Chamber is now active on YouTube and you can check out our channel to grab your video from a Member Spotlight or Ribbon Cutting to use in your own marketing efforts!
Help us out and make sure you are following, liking, or subscribing to all our social media outlets?!
Click below for the direct links:
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Join us this year for the 3rd annual
Community Celebration & Vendor Fair
Hosted by:
Watertown Main Street Program
Watertown Tourism
Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce
Presenting Sponsors
Commonheart Home Health & Hospice
Illuminus
The Marquardt
Now accepting registration for vendors
Click Here to Register
All Chamber Member Businesses are welcome!
Presenting Sponsors
This week happens to be National Travel and Tourism Week. NTTW is an annual industry tradition celebrating the value travel holds for our economy, businesses, personal well-being and more. Watertown Tourism promotes our great community through social media, event websites, and in print. Tourism also provides grants to groups that organize events that increase overnight stays at our hotels. Stay up to date with local events and amenities by following them on Facebook and by visiting their website at www.visitwatertownwi.com.
We have these great tour guides available in our office anytime, feel free to stop in and grab some for your business!
Robin Kaufmann, Watertown Tourism Manager is a joy to work with and we are so thankful to have her here in the Chamber office and working to promote our community.
Here is a video from the recent spotlight: YouTube Video
Stay tuned for a great lineup of live music, beer tent, food & family activities! More details being announced soon.
Leadership Watertown has established a partnership with Surf Shack Rentals LLC to establish a bike rental locker station located at the Interurban Trail on Clark Street. We are asking for donations to fund a bike rental locker station and bikes for rent. The bike lockers will hold four adult bikes and two children’s bikes with helmets.
Three bike locker units are priced at $7,500, housing two bikes each. The approximate cost of the four adult bikes, two children bikes, and helmets is $4,200. Hardware, signage, and a concrete pad will cost $2,800. Additionally, the Leadership Watertown class would like to fundraise an extra $2,000 for vouchers redeemable at the Friends of the Watertown Public Library for low-income households. The Leadership Watertown and the City of Watertown have agreed the 10% of all sales will be deposited to an account to keep the voucher program funded.
We will recognize your company’s sponsorship at these levels:
Platinum - $3,000+ - large print company name on plaque, social media, and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Gold - $1000+- small print company name on plaque, social media, and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Silver - $500+ -social media and ribbon cutting ceremony.
Checks can be made payable to the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce with a memo of 2023 Leadership Project. Donations can be dropped off at the Chamber office or mailed to:
Watertown Chamber of Commerce
519 E Main St.
Watertown, WI 53094
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.
We are excited to welcome and introduce the Leadership Watertown
Class of 2022-2023.
First row: Allison Navin - Watertown Family Connections,
Courtney Krause - Ixonia Bank
Second row: Stacey Johnson - Ixonia Bank, Emily Wilcox - LSM Chiropractic,
Adam Lembke - The Marquardt, Kim Schooley - Watertown Area YMCA,
Jarred Burke - Watertown Unified School District, Jeremy Walker - Kusel Equipment,
Samuel Peetz - Rosy Lane Holsteins,
Becky Glewen - Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation
Register Now - Pay in August
Leadership Watertown
Class of 2023-2024
Click Here to Learn More About Leadership Watertown
Thrive is offering Flexible GAP Financing
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Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation Health Equity Grants are now available!Contact Andi Merfeld, Community Engagement and Grants Coordinator, 920-390-4682 for more information. |
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Rainbow Hospice Care
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Watertown Humane SocietySaving Animals ,Serving our CommunityConsider getting your business involved in helping our local shelter with their Dog Kennel Renovation Project?
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Watertown Historical Society919 Charles StWatertown920-261-2796Here is a great snapshot of the 2023 Season! Be sure to follow the Museum's Website for Season Hours |
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Pizza Ranch1726 S Church StWatertown920-390-2782Whether you're planning a meeting, a celebration, or just getting together with friends, the community rooms here at the Pizza Ranch can be reserved for FREE!! |
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Cornerstone of Grace & Ebert's Greenhouse Village are teaming up for Spring Gift Card Sale!!Buy a gift card to Ebert's for that special someone in your life while supporting Cornerstone of Grace April 10th - May 5th Scan the QR code to fill out an order form Contact: Linda Oberbrunner 262-422-5890 or email: oberbrunnerlinda@gmail.com |
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Watertown Family Connections Brat Fry & Flower Coupon Sale!Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th 10 am - 3 pmGlenn's Market722 W Main St.WatertownDelivery is available on Friday to your business, click here: Order Form |
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EZ-Promotions is offering a $5.99 t-shirt deal!Don't have a logo? No problem!This promotion in going thru June 1st. Contact Heather at 920-342-2220 or email: heather@ez-promotion.com |
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Watertown Family Connections and Watertown Greenhouse Spring Flower Coupon Sale!Purchase the coupon(s) which allow you to choose the plant(s) you want from Watertown Greenhouse! Coupons expire 6/01/2023 Link to form here or scan QR code |
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Drehm InsuranceFree, No-ObligationMedicare WebinarsContact their team to sign up at: 920-728-6411 or email: drehminsurance@gmail.com |
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Ready 2 Dance1648 S Church StWatertown920-545-8920Kids Classes start in April! Registration is now open for your spot in one of our 4 youth dance programs this spring. Each program will consist of a 7-week choreographed dance series as well as a performance at the end of the 7 weeks. |
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Ready 2 Dance Studio Launch Party! Friday, May 5th6pm - 10pm648 S Church St.Watertown920-545-8920Ready 2 Dance is partnering with El Mariachi to throw a big Cinco de Mayo party! This will also be a studio launch party with lessons in salsa, bachata, rumba and more! Lessons will start at 6pm, and the party will start at 8! If you dine at El Mariachi that night, bring in your receipt for 50% off admission.
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The Watertown Players presentThe Savannah Sipping Society210 S Water St.Watertown April 28 & 29,May 5 & 6 at 7pmMay 7th at 2 pmTickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. You can call their box office at 920-306-4364 |
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Gotcha Covered of Greater Waukesha920-941-9421richschmocker@gotchacovered.com |
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Watertown Senior & Community Center514 S 1st StreetWatertownWednesday, May 10th3:00 - 7:00 pmSave the Date!! Click Here |
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The Marquardt - The Grove 1045 Hill St Watertown Dueling Pianos Weds, May 10th 5:30 - 7:30 pmTickets are $30 Cash or check accepted - tickets can be purchased M-F, from 8 am to 4:30 pm at our Towne Centre. Call 920-261-0400, ext. 1216 |
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Safe Families for ChildrenTrivia Fundraiser - now accepting Sponsors!Saturday, May 13th5-9 pmWe are still looking for a Presenting Sponsor and have Table Sponsorships available. Contact Amanda Combs, Director of Development, at amanda@safefamilieswi.org for more information. |
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Mother's Day BuffetMay 14thTurner Hall301 S 4th StWatertown11:30 - 2:30 pm Reservations encouraged Call 920-261-3636 or 920-261-5481 |
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EAA Chapter 320 2023Fly-In Food Festsat Watertown Municipal AirportAll events are free and open to the public, and will be held at the Watertown Municipal Airport with a rain dates the day after each scheduled event. Stay tuned to our social media pages and website for updates and more information. We hope to see you out at the airport this year! More info here: www.eaa320.com |
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Watertown High School'sSolar Car TeamAdopt-A-Cell FundraiserYour local SkillsUSA chapter has taken up a big project this year: building a car that runs on solar power! This car will drive from Fort Worth, TX all the way to Palmdale CA. This is an expensive project, and requires support from our Watertown community! This is where Adopt-A-Cell comes in, you can pay $20 to “adopt” a certain solar cell on the car. Along with supporting this massive project, each cell you buy gives you a 5 in. by 5 in. square to put whatever you want in it (as long as it is appropriate), which will be displayed on our website! Adopt a cell and learn more from our website: WatertownStem.org Thank you for all of your support! |
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Watertown Humane Society 418 Water Tower Ct WatertownOpen HouseJune 5th4 pm - 7 pm
Save the Date! Behind the scenes look at the shelter, and be the first to see the big renovation plans they have for the future! Can't attend? Consider donating here: More Info |
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Heroes for HeroesClays for HeroesSAVE THE DATE!June 30th, 2023Milford Hills Hunt ClubCheck-in Begins 11 am Lunch 12 pm Shotgun Start at 1 pm Currently looking for sponsors! Heroes for Heroes raises money for service/support canines for our amazing Veterans! |
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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Big Brothers Big Sisters Scan the QR code
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Home Helpers
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Rainbow Hospice Care is hiring!Click Here or email Michelle for more information! |
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United Electric 715 Morgan St Clyman Contact Nicole 920-696-3248, ext. 160 |