Newsletter
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Wednesday, September 13 |
Ambassador Meeting |
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Thursday, September 14 |
Downtown Watertown Wine Walk |
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Thursday, September 21 |
Chamber Board Meeting |
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Tuesday, September 26 |
Digital Insights Seminar: Facebook for Business |
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Betsy Bright |
I was born in Neenah, Wisconsin but shortly after my family moved to Illinois. I was raised in Illinois, living in Streamwood, Schaumburg and Elgin. I have one sister. My mom was an elementary school teacher and my dad was employed at Johnson Controls. While I spent my childhood in Illinois I have always been a Green Bay Packer fan. Living in Bear territory as a Packer Fan was not easy.
I graduated college from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I taught Kindergarten and 3rd grade in Illinois. When the district had a huge lay off I made the decision to return to Wisconsin to Watertown.
My first official employment in Watertown was at Balistreri’s Welcome Inn Restaurant in the basement of the current Econo Lodge while I was in college. After moving to Watertown as an adult I was employed by Waterloo and Johnson Creek School Districts. I have been in my current position at Big Brothers Big Sisters for twenty-one years. I started out part-time while still employed at Johnson Creek.
I am not married but currently live with my boyfriend, John. I do not have any children of my own but consider my three nephews; Robert, Connor and Carter as my own. My sister, Heidi and my dad, Augie are a very important part of my life, family comes first.
John and I love to travel. One of my most memorable trips was to England with my mom when I graduated from college. I enjoy gardening, reading, watching the Green Bay Packers and spending time with family.
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Employee Policy Handbook HelpDoes your growing business need to assemble the expectations you have for your employees into one document? Perhaps you already have a handbook, but it still includes a prohibition on using the mimeograph machine for personal copying. The fall semester is underway at Maranatha Baptist University, and the Business Department has a class of students working to create employee handbooks for organizations in need of one. Please contact Dr. Mark Stevens at mark.stevens@mbu.edu or 206-2314 if you’d like this free resource to be created for you. Don’t delay; students need to secure a company by next Monday, September 18. |
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TLHA Heritage Homes Provides Hurricane SupportPam Evans, resident assistant, organized a massive charity drive to assist those affected by hurricane Harvey. The community, as well as staff members, donated over $4,000 worth of cash and goods. We are so blessed to have such a generous team at Heritage Homes. (Source: TLHA Heritage Homes Facebook) |
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Bethesda Lutheran Communities Project SEARCH interns finished their first day of training! Another wonderful collaboration effort of our chamber members! |
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! GET YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD OUT!
The Downtown Watertown Wine Walk is coming to downtown Watertown on
Thursday, September 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Join us in Watertown and enjoy sampling wines at 12 locations.
During the Wine Walk, Watertown’s downtown businesses become "tasting rooms" where attendees may sample up to 24 different wines throughout the evening. The Wine Walk will include local artists at each location, so participants will have a chance to find fabulous art while strolling downtown. Wristbands for the event are $25. Your ticket includes the wine tasting event plus 2 complimentary raffle tickets with the opportunity to purchase more.
After you check in at the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce office, 519 E Main Street, you are free to walk Main Street sampling wine and enjoying suggested food pairings, browsing our businesses and spending time with friends and meeting new people. Information about the wine you taste will be provided at each location.
On September 14, bring your printed receipt from your online purchase to the chamber building. At that time, your ID will be checked, (please bring identifications to verify you are of legal drinking age; refunds will not be given if someone does not have proof of age) and you will receive your map of participating businesses, your wristband and raffle tickets. Raffle winners will be notified via phone on the Monday after the event.
Chamber of Commerce Announces New
Board of Directors President
The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce announces that Jennifer Mueller has been appointed as President of the Board of Directors. Jennifer is the first female president of the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors in its 97-year history. She replaces Joseph Schuch who resigned from the Board in August. The current Executive Committee, whose terms expire in December 2017, consists of Jennifer Mueller (President), Kendall Bocher (Vice-President), and Joe White (Secretary).
Jennifer attended the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Administration. Recently, Jennifer became a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a Fellow of the American Health Information Management Association. Jennifer is currently the Vice President of Ancillary Services and Chief Information Officer at Watertown Regional Medical Center (WRMC). She is also the company’s Chief Compliance, Ethics, and HIPAA Privacy Officer. In the 19 years of employment at WRMC, she has held several positions that include leading Medical Records, Coding, the Medical Staff Office and Information Technology. Most recently she added responsibilities of the Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Wellness, Physical Rehabilitation, the Sleep Lab and Respiratory Therapy.
In 2013, Jennifer joined the Chamber’s Ambassador Team. Jennifer was elected to a board position in 2014. In addition to participating on the Board and the Executive Committee, Jennifer is the chair of the Wake Up Watertown Committee as well as the chair of the Membership Team. “I am extremely honored and thankful to have been appointed to this position”, said Mueller. “I look forward to continuing to work with the board and chamber staff to focus on our membership.”
Jennifer is married and has a 21-year-old daughter who just started her fourth year at UW-Milwaukee. In her free time, Jennifer is a competitive runner and plays the piano.
Annual Celebration Awards Nominations
It's that time of year again to recognize employees and businesses. Click here for the form and either fax it back to 920-261-6434 or email it to shannon@watertownchamber.com
Digital Media Workshop Series
We are excited to announce our Digital Media Workshop Series in partnership with the Digital Media Lab. The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce is offering such an informative series for FREE to our chamber members. It's our way of adding value to your membership.
* All attendees of the Digital Insights Seminar will receive a FREE Digital Audit Report. The Digital Audit Report is an assessment of the online visibility of your business. The report measures the accuracy and "findability" of your website, social media and business listings with helpful tips for improvement.
Registration and Location Details
- To register for the seminar(s), please RSVP to Shannon Schuch at 920.261.6320 or email shannon@watertownchamber.com.
- Check-in is at 7:30am with Presentation from 7:45am - 8:45am
- The seminars will be held at the Bank of Lake Mills downstairs conference room at 400 Bernard Street, Watertown.
- These seminars are free to members, $10 for Non-Members
The following events are only a snapshot of all that is going around in Watertown.
Please make sure to check out our calendar often to plan your schedule!
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Domani Salon & Spa |
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Set Apart Art |
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Marquardt Village |
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Council for the Performing Arts |
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YES! Watertown |
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Blood Center of Wisconsin |
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Ixonia Bank |
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CNC Solutions |
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Watertown Players |
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Ebert's Greenhouse Village |
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Watertown Humane Society |
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Maranatha Baptist University |
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Watertown Police Department |
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Watertown Fire Department |
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Dance Now! Studios Fall Schedule  |
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Digital Media Lab Class Schedule Information |
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Facilitated Healing September Movement Class Schedule |
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Facilitated Healing New Fall Classes!  |
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Set Apart Art September Calendar |
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Set Apart Art After School Art |
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Set Apart Art Home School Art |
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Trend Fitness September Class Schedule |
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Tribeca GalleryCafe & Books September Schedule |
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Watertown Public Library Farmer's Market  |
Creative Community Living Services Office Space Availability
Domani Salon & Spa September Specials! 
Secure Storage - Watertown $25 off first month's rent!
Today is National Milkshake Day! Not a holiday to miss!
