Dear Chamber Members,
We wanted to take this time to wish all our Chamber members a very happy Thanksgiving. We hope the holiday allows you time with family and friends.
As mentioned in our last newsletter we wanted to push out this opportunity to showcase specials and events this holiday season. To promote our Chamber members who offer specials and holiday events please send your information to the Chamber staff at info@watertownchamber.com . Not only will we be posting your specials on our Chamber website we will also share the link to our Member Promotions and Events on all our social media channels with boosted posts to gain even great exposure this holiday season. We want to help make this holiday season the best yet! When submitting your information, please allow 3 business days prior to your launch or sale date. Specials for Small Business Saturday must be submitted by no later than November 17th.
Watertown Tourism, Lead the Way Social, and The Watertown Main Street Program are bringing holiday magic to the Bentzin Family Town Square and the Watertown Public Library on December 2nd from noon to 7pm! Jingle Bell on the Rock is an indoor/outdoor event that includes a full schedule of family-friendly activities. The event hosts are in need of a few volunteers. If you or others in your businesses are able to help please click HERE to sign up.
As a reminder the Chamber office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.
Our next bi-weekly newsletter will be sent out November 29th. 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, November 24th 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!
Wake Up Watertown
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Annual Celebration We have picked the theme! Flannel Fling Before Spring More details coming soon.
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The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities throughout the year. |
Concord House
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Craig's Hometown
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Edward JonesJenny Rogers1724 S. Church St Watertown920-261-0141Edward Jones is a different kind of investment firm. To us, face time and think time make sense. We meet with you to learn your individual needs. Stop by and meet the new advisor, Jenny Rogers. We thank Tom Warriner for his many years of service on our board and wish him all the best in his retirement! |
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H.Claire Photography207B E. Main StWatertownHanah is a Watertown based photographer for 12 years. Her services include, beauty, boudoir, branding, & seniors. |
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Locks and Unlocks, Inc. 5589 Twin Lakes Rd Marshall608-877-4357Locks and Unlocks, Inc. – Your Trusted Locksmith for Residential, Commercial, Automotive, and Safe Needs** We're your go-to source for residential, commercial, automotive, and safe locksmith services. Our experienced technicians provide top-notch service to Sun Prairie, Stoughton, Watertown, Madison, and all the surrounding areas in South Central Wisconsin. |
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Osaka - Hibachi.Ramen.Thai100 E. Madison St Watertown920-390-2930Watch for a grand opening coming the first week in October! With 20 years of experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. They will offer Dine In or Take Out and Seasonal & Local Ingredients. They are currently hiring! Head to their website for more information and they will have online booking coming soon as well. |
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Schuett's on East Main Street510 E. Main StWatertown262-433-2975We'd like to take a moment to offer a warm welcome back to the new and improved Schuett's on East Main.Hand-formed beef patties, hand cut fries, quality food,and a price that can't be beat. |
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the COLLECTIVE
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Watertown Regional Medical Center Earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Fall 2023 is Leapfrog’s highest national recognition for patient safety.
Watertown, WI (November 7, 2023) – Watertown Regional Medical Center received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit group that sets standards for excellence in patient safety and care. This grade represents the sixth “A” earned by Watertown Regional Medical Center in the last eight grading periods.
Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Less than 30% of the approximately 3,000 hospitals reviewed nationwide earn its “A” grade.
“All of the credit for this achievement goes to our well-trained and caring staff,” said Richard Keddington, CEO of Watertown Regional Medical Center. “An ‘A’ grade is a testament to the hard work being put in every day to create a place where the people of Watertown and the surrounding communities can come for safe and quality healthcare.”
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is the only hospital ratings program exclusively based on hospital prevention of medical errors, infections and injuries. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade is peer-reviewed, fully transparent and free to the public. Grades are updated twice annually in the fall and spring.
“Earning an ‘A’ Grade means Watertown Regional Medical Center made a true commitment to put patients first,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. “We congratulate the staff, clinicians, leadership, and Board that all had a role to play in this achievement.”
In a time where national patient experience grades have gone down two years in a row, Watertown Regional Medical Center has continued to flourish. In addition to earning an ‘A’ grade from Leapfrog, the hospital also was named a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital from The Chartis Center for Rural Health; was one of only 83 hospitals to be recognized by Healthgrades for both Outstanding Patient Experience and Patient Safety Excellence; and was named to Becker’s 2023 Listing of Great Community Hospitals.
“These recognitions are something for our employees and community to celebrate,” said Keddington. “Our team works tirelessly each day to protect our patients and provide care they can be proud of.”
To see the safety grades of Watertown Regional Medical Center and other local hospitals, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org and search by city/state or zip code. For more information about The Leapfrog Group and for access to patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter and Facebook or join their newsletter mailing list.
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About The Leapfrog Group
Founded in 2000 by large employers and other purchasers, The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit organization driving a movement for giant leaps forward for patient safety. The flagship Leapfrog Hospital Survey and new Leapfrog Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Survey collect and transparently report hospital and ASC performance, empowering purchasers to find the highest-value care and giving consumers the lifesaving information they need to make informed decisions. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, Leapfrog's other main initiative, assigns letter grades to hospitals based on their record of patient safety, helping consumers protect themselves and their families from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. For more, follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter.
About Watertown Regional Medical Center
Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC) has been providing the residents of Dodge and Jefferson counties in southeast Wisconsin with excellent healthcare for over 115 years. By placing patients’ needs first, services have grown to include Emergency, Primary Care, Women’s Health, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Heart and Vascular, Neurology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology, and many other services. Watertown Regional Medical Center is a joint venture between the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation and ScionHealth. For more information and to see a complete list of the services offered, visit www.watertownregional.com.
Watertown
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Senior & Community CenterHelp develop the brand-new patio at the entrance of the Senior & Community Center - a bench for visitors and participants to rest or wait for rides (new featured in photo!) - an accessible picnic table to enjoy time with friends and neighbors - a sun shade canopy to protect against the elements - a new, more functional trash receptacle (old in photo) Inquire at the Park & Rec Office for details! 514 S. First St. or email:
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It is time to learn a little more about the Leadership Class of 2023-2024.
Each newsletter we will be highlighting a Leadership student.
Jason Bull - Watertown Unified School District
First row: Judy Kluetzman - The Marquardt, Tiffany Nehls - Rock River Chimney & Fireplace, Chelsey Bauer - Madison College, Anna Jensen - TDS Telecom
Second row: Robin Kangas - Unity Project of Watertown, Julie Janowak - First Weber Lake Country, Sarah Spring-Oudenhoven - Watertown Unified School District,
Sharon Kurkiewicz - Watertown Area YMCA,
Toniette Flint - Thrivent Rock River Financial,
Deb Sybell - Thrive Economic Development
Third row: Jason Bull - Watertown Unified School District,
Deb Portman - Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation,
Marci Lilly - The Marquardt, Linden Peacy - Watertown Family Connections,
Megan Dunneisen - City of Watertown,
Food Drive
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ThriveED
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Watertown Regional
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Domani Salon & Spa
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Draeger's Floral
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Chandler House Bakery
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Sassy SweetsThanksgiving Orders
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Watertown Elks LodgeDoe's Revenge Craft/Business Fair117 N. 1st StreetWatertownSunday, November 19th9:00am - 5:00pm$2 Admission Door Prizes all day long!
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Kraemer
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The Watertown Players
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Ready 2 Dance
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
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The Watertown
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Drehm InsuranceFall Medicare WebinarsContact their team to signup for any of the upcoming sessions at 920-728-6411 or email: drehminsurance@gmail.com |
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Riverside Middle School
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Eberts
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Kraemer
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Host your Holiday Party at
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The Collective Try a DAY PASS for FREE or email deb@wttncollective.com |
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Watertown Family Connections Group Parenting Workshops Watertown Public Library100 S. Water St.WatertownRegistration Required! Call/Text: 262-674-6998 |
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Watertown Players2023-2024SeasonSave the Dates!Follow Watertown Players on Facebook and Instagram for Audition Details and Ticket Info |
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Endeavor Charter School
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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: |