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April 2019 NewsletterGreetings!

Previously I mentioned the Board was working on a Long-Range Plan for theGermantown Chamber. One of the first tasks was to update our vision statement. Why?A vision statement communicates both the purpose and values of the organization; agood view of what the organization will be like, feel like, act like and look like in the future.It doesn't tell you how to get there; it does set the direction for the strategic plan.

Vision Statement: To be a visible, inclusive organization that advancesbusiness and community interests through leadership and advocacy.

There is more work to be done in this process. I will keep you up-to-date.

We hope to see you at the Community Awards Dinner on April 17, 2019!

Sincerely,Lynn Grgich and Andrea BoweGermantown Area Chamber of Commerce

Welcome New MembersDavid GruberHighland Lawn Care7183 Unicorn DriveHartford, WI 53027414-403-1744http://www.highlandlawncareofwi.comHighland Lawn Care provides customized property maintenance services to residentialand commercial customers. Started in 2010, Dave Gruber has provided servicesincluding detailed mowing, fertilizer and weed control, mulch installation, aeration, de-thatching and spring and fall clean ups.

Marko's PizzaKen UbertW156 N9664 Pilgrim RoadGermantown, WI 53022262-251-1555

www.markospizzas.comPizza | Lunch Buffet $6.75 | Dinner | CateringHours: Lunch Tues-Fri 11am-2pm; Dinner Mon 4-9pm, Tues-Sun 11am-9pm

Member SpotlightThis is a NEW FEATURE for 2019 and another benefit of membership! Each month twoGermantown Chamber Member businesses will be featured here and on the homepageof the Chamber website. If you are interested in being a featured business, click on thelink for a submission form. There is limited space; applications accepted on a first come,first serve basis. SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSION FORM

I/O Technologies,Inc. Mrs. Jeanie MartinPresidentN116W15830 Main StreetSuite 101Germantown, Wisconsin 53022www.iotechno.com

I/O Technologies is a longtimemember of the Germantown AreaChamber of Commerce. We believe itis our civic duty to support theChamber. And by supporting thechamber, we are in turn supportingboth the community and other localbusinesses. The relationships wehave made with the members of theChamber are relationships that weeither use, work with, or are happy torecommend when we are called onfor advice or recommendations.

I/O Technologies, southeasternWisconsin’s premier source forcustom software and softwaresupport solutions, is celebrating 25years of software development andprogramming for clients in Wisconsin,across the U.S. and around theworld. I/O Technologies providestailored software that simplifies day-to-day business activities, andgathers, transfers and reports keybusiness information – all of whichlead to better decisions and loweroperating costs. Its customizedsoftware solutions provide a reliablealternative to off-the-shelf packagesthat might – or might not – performas needed. I/O Technologies alsoprovides support for legacy softwareproducts, especially Fox Pro, thatmany companies still use. Oldersoftware applications frequently don’ttransfer over to new or upgradedequipment systems. Rather thanhaving to purchase an entirely newsoftware suite – read, expensive –I/O Technologies can usually designa cost-effective solution to continueusing the legacy software. I/OTechnologies has threeprogrammers on staff (includingDave Martin), each averaging 12years of experience. Its small sizeallows quick response to customers’questions and requests, and theability to provide high-qualityprogramming services at areasonable cost. The MilwaukeeBusiness Journal has included I/OTechnologies for several years in its“Largest Milwaukee-Area SoftwareProduct Companies” list. I/OTechnologies offers a free initialconsultation for all projects. Itstalented team works closely withclients throughout the softwaredevelopment lifecycle to ensuresatisfaction with their new software.More information is available atwww.iotechno.com, or by calling

(262) 437-3239 x 101 and ask tospeak with Dave Martin, thecompany's CEO.

Mahalko FamilyChiropracticDr. Cari WitzlibN112W15237 Mequon RoadSuite 200Germantown, Wisconsin 53022262-255-7515

www.mahalkochiropractic.com

https://www.facebook.com/MahalkoChiropracticGermantownWisconsin/

LUNCH 'N LEARNJoin me for a free Lunch 'N Learnsession on Detoxification:Wednesday, 4/24/19/ 12:15-12:45pm at the GermantownChamber Office. BYOL Bring YourOwn Lunch.For more information:Discover the SP Detox BalanceProgram

Dr. Cari Witzlib is a GonsteadChiropractor. She loves helpingwomen and children achievehealth holistically. Chiropracticcare is for the whole family. It is avery gentle, safe and effectiveway to restore optimal function tothe nervous system for everyoneespecially, children.

I am a member of theGermantown Chamber because itis a great way to get to know thepeople in my community. Thechamber helps keep me up todate on new developments thatare happening in the communityand how I can support smallbusiness in my area.

Networking EventsABLE NORTHFirst Wednesday of every monthApril 3, 20197:30am-9:00am

The Main MillN88 W16521 Main StreetMenomonee Falls, WI 53051REGISTER HERE

ALL ABLE NETWORKING MEETINGS OPEN TO GERMANTOWNCHAMBER MEMBERSAll the chambers involved in the ABLE networking meetings are working on opening allABLE meetings to all members of our respective Chambers.

I do have all the ABLE events listed on the Germantown Chamber Event Calendar. You

may register for the other breakfast or lunch meetings. You will not be registeringthrough the Germantown Chamber so any questions regarding the event or registrationwill have to be directed to the host Chamber as noted on each meeting. Not all locationshave been determined for all meetings. Visit:https://ablenetworking.wixsite.com/events

Ambassadors please note: the promo code will only work for ABLE North meetings.

WIN Register Here

What Are You Thinking?Some of our local businesses have to cut back their store hours or turn awaybusiness due to lack of staff. Restaurants, hotels, retail stores, banks, healthcareaids in addition to widely publicized manufacturing. Who filled these positions inthe past (youth?) and where are they working today? Is there another segment ofsociety to reach out to (young seniors) and how; with what benefit?Let me know your thoughts: executivedirector@germantownchamber.org

March NewsletterThere would be interest in a social media for business presentation. We willwork on it! Any Germantown Chamber members with this expertise, pleasecontact me at the office.

2019 Community Street Map &Event Guide

Mark Solak, Shaw Media, will be sellingads for the 2019 publication which isdirect mailed to every household andbusiness in Germantown (about10,000), as well as distributed throughthe display racks at Cabela's and theGermantown Chamber office.

To see what the 2018 publication lookslike, click on this link:2018 Germantown Map

Community Awards Dinner

Florian Park Conference & EventCenterN111 W18611 Mequon RoadGermantown, WI 53022

Thursday, April 17, 20195:30pm Cocktails6:00pm Welcome; Dinner7:00pm Program

Cost: $48/personReserved seating for tables of 8Meal: Chicken & Beef DuetRegistration Deadline: 4/3/19

Community Awards Dinner

2019 GERMANTOWNCHAMBER GOLF OUTING

THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019Kettle Hills Golf CoursePonds/Woods3375 Hwy. 167 WestRichfield, WI 53076

Early Bird Discountsdiscount offer expires 4/15/19

Spectacular Scandinavia

The West Bend Chamber ofCommerce is opening theirSpectacular Scandinavia trip toGermantown Chamber members.October 3-16, 2019

For all the details, click here formore information:Spectacular Scandinavia

Resources

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SCORE SE WISCONSIN

"Score is a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) andis America's premier source of free business mentoring/coaching and low-costbusiness training programs for entrepreneurs and small businesses."

Upcoming Workshops:

4/6/2019 Quick Books and Basic Acctg Mike Sargent4/13/2019 Digital Marketing Trends Udo Misch4/27/2019 Leadership Skills Celeste Cuffie5/04/2019 Franchising / Buying a Business Perry Zukowski /

Chuck Magyera

SCORE/SBA Small Business Awards Breakfast May 10, 2019Friday, May 10, 2019 from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

For more details and/or to register, visit: www.scoresewisconsin.org

Workforce Development Center (n/k/a Forward Careers)Spring Job FairWednesday, April 24, 2019, 1:00pm-4:00pmWaukesha County Technical CollegeFor more details, visit: www.wfdc.orgOr contact Amanda Kelsey, Business Solutions Representative262-238-2882

77th Wisconsin Safety CouncilAnnual ConferenceKalahari Resort & ConferenceCenter

Keynote Speaker:Ryan Hunter-ReayIndy 500 Champion"Safety in the Fast Lane"

For more information:WSC Annual Conference

Member News

Inaugural Vendor/Craft Fair atMai Fest

Help us celebrate Maifest-Germantown's 30th year by joining uson Sunday, May 19 as a vendor. It willtake place outside of our main tent inthe parking lot of Friedenfeld Park,from 12noon-4pm. The fee for a10'X10' booth is $50. For moreinformation, please contact Marcy atmaifestgermantown@gmail.com

Flower SourceSpring Planting Parties

We will help you create the perfectcontainer garden and we will take careof it in the greenhouse until it is time totake it home!Thursdays in April, 1:00pmSaturdays in April, 10am & 1pm

$10 includes educational seminar, upto 8 quarts of potting soil and tenderloving care, fertilizer, water needs anda safe home for your planter until theweather is ready for you to pick up yourplant.Stop in to reserve your class space.

Flower Source

Germantown CommunityBlood DriveMonday, April 1, 20191:00pm-6:00pmLocation:Kennedy Middle SchoolGold Activities Center (GAC)W160 N11836 Crusader CourtGermantown, WI 53022Reservations:call 877-232-4376Appointments encouraged. Open tothe Public.Sponsored by Germantown Kiwanis& Germantown School District.www.gtownkiwanis.org

4th of July FestivitiesThursday, July 4, 2019

Activities at Firemen's Parkinclude food & beverages,entertainment, kid games andinflatables 11am-9:30pm

Parade 12noon

Fireworks at dusk at Firemen'sPark

The Kiwanis Club needs communitysupport to put on the best hometowncelebration in the area. Can wecount on you?

Sponsor Donation Form

Parade Entry Form

Form more details, visit the Kiwaniswebsite: www.gtownkiwanis.org

Germantown Police Adult AcademyApril 10 through June 5, 9 consecutive weeksWednesday nights, 6:30pm-8:30pmContact: CPO Robert Case at rcase@germantownpolice.org or call 262-253-7780

Stretch & Balance Class with Certified Personal Trainer: AdamBeth of Health In Balance Physical TherapyWednesdays, April 17th through June 5th, 10:00amLocation: Germantown Senior Center5 class packages for $25; then $5 for each additional classPrevent Injuries | Reduce Falls | Develop Key Muscle Strength and Flexibility |Maximize Your Overall Physical EnjoymentFor any questions, call the Germantown Senior Center 262-253-7799.

Leadership GermantownInformational Breakfast

Want to learn more about LeadershipGermantown and be a part of a greatcommunity program? Come to ourinformational breakfast! LeadershipGermantown's mission is"To promote and enhance communityleadership and involvement byproviding quality programs that developleadership skills and create communityawareness."

Leadership GermantownInformational BreakfastDate: Thursday, April 11Time: 8 - 9AM Place: BMO Harris Bank -W156N11150 Pilgrim Rd, GermantownRSVP: By Monday, April 8 by clicking:Leadership Info Breakfast

Kettle Hills Golf Course Locationof Richfield Volunteer FireCompany Fundraiser for Lucas 3

Saturday, May 18, 2019BIG Cup Scramble, four-player teamsplaying in groups of eight.

For all the details, visit:Kettle Hills Golf Course

Real Colors for Nonprofits

Real Colors is a fun, interactiveworkshop that will provide you with skillsto understand human behavior; skillsthat are easy to incorporate intoeveryday life. The techniques learnedthrough Real Colors can help bringabout lasting, positive change, resultingin higher levels of success for all. This3-hour workshop includes completing a3-part personality assessment tool andactive participation in small and largegroup activities.

Two Real Colors have been scheduledfor area non-profits:Monday, April 8, 1-4pmMonday, April 15, 5:30pm-8:30pmFor more information, click here:

Real Colors

Germantown RecreationDepartment's25th Annual Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 13, 201911:00am SHARP!Location: Firemen's Park

Open to Germantown School DistrictChildren Ages 1-7No registration required; just showup!

We are still accepting donations ofprizes to fill eggs. Contact Patti atthe Park & Rec Dept. 262-250-4710.

EASTER BUNNY LUNCHGermantown Senior CenterSaturday, April 13, 201911:00am right after the hunt!

Tickets must be purchased priorto the event and will be on sale atthe Senior CenterW162 N11960 Park AvenueGermantownMonday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pmCost: $4.00/Adults & ChildrenChildren 2 and under are free

Commercial Unit for Rent

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT/LEASEin Washington County Fountain Park PlazaW156 N11347 Pilgrim Road, Germantown,WI. Multi-use offices, conference room orthird office and single restroom. Includesprivate 750 SF lower level with additionaloffice and ample storage.

Please text Terri at 414-218-9595 for moreinformation and to schedule a showing.

COMMUNITY NEWS

BotsIQ Wisconsin Spring Competition April 6, 2019Businesses: please partner with us on our 29th BotsIQ competition. The April 6competition will begin at 9am in the gym of Building S at Waukesha County TechnicalCollege's Pewaukee Campus. BotsIQ Sponsorships

The BotsIQ program exposes students and their families to a variety of manufacturingcareers. For more information, visit: www.botsiq-wi.org Competitions are open to thepublic; come see what we are all about!

GERMANTOWN CIVIC GROUPNine years ago Chief Pete Hoell organized the Germantown Civic Group to haveroundtable discussions about the common themes (volunteers, marketing-awareness) each group struggles with, build awareness, to share ideas and helpeach other. One or two representatives from each group attends to introduce theirorganization, highlight their activities and any specific needs. There are 50groups on the contact list that are located in or serve the Germantown community.We meet twice each year. If you are part of a civic organization in Germantown,please join us. Our next meeting is:Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 6:00pm at theGermantown Police AnnexN112 W16877 Mequon Road, Germantown, WI 53022No registration required; just show up. Depending on attendance, meetings last onehour.For any questions, please contact Lynn at the Germantown Chamber office 262-255-1812 or executivedirector@germantownchamber.org

Industrial Recyclers/Wayne Baumgartner Memorial Scholarship FundAnnual Memorial Ride and Raffle in honor of Wayne Baumgartner, the previous owner ofIndustrial Recyclers. Proceeds from this event are placed in a scholarship fund that isgiven to a local high school student. The Memorial Ride will be Saturday, June 15th.For any questions about how/what to donate, please contact Michelle Turcotte, 414-362-7004x1

PR-Marketing Volunteer

We are in need of some assistance inthe general area of PR and Marketing.Maybe it's you, or someone you know.We would appreciate your help locatingthe perfect person to fill this much-needed role.

Our Kids' Closet Position

Don't forget Our Kids' Closet for that change ofseason closet clean out!

9th Annual Feast & Folliespresented by the GermantownWarhawk Band Boosters

Saturday, April 27, 2019Sterling Chalet, RichfieldA wonderful catered dinner, followed bya first-class variety show performed bythe members of Germantown HighSchool's band program! The eveningwill also include live and silent auctionsas well as raffles to help benefit bandstudents and music education inGermantown.

For more details on how you can helpwith this primary fundraising activity:

GHS Band Sponsorship Summary

Invitation from theRealschule in Ismaning Germany toCelebrate July 23, 2019

Thirty years ago, a student's exchangeprogram between the Realschule Ismaningin Bavaria/Germany and the GermantownHigh School in Wisconsin/USA began thatspans across the Atlantic and continues tothis day to show young students each theway of life. Over time, friendships began toarise. This small program created whatone would call "at large" an international

understanding.

Ten years ago, a group of adult sponsorsfounded DAVIs, a club in, extending therelationships between the schools, a clubthat cultivates the peaceful cooperation ofinternationals across the communities andthe people through this encounter,motivated by their belief that people arewhat truly matter.

This is what we want to celebrate at theJohann-Andreas-Schmeller-Realschule inIsmaning, Germany on the 23rd of July2019 at 6:00pm.

For more information, contactChrista Nicklas, Chair Womanchrista-nicklas@t-online.de

Germantown Area Chamber of CommerceW156 N11251 Pilgrim Road,Germantown, WI 53022262. 255.1812executivedirector@germantownchamber.org

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