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Creating Opportunities for Commerce and Community
SEPT/OCT 2019 A Message from the Executive Director
E-Newsletter
Dear Members,
Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed September to be Wisconsin Chamber Month, honoring
the 267 local chambers and all we do for businesses across our state. Chambers do not
always receive the recognition and credit they deserve for making Wisconsin a better place to
live, work, and play.
I am thrilled to announce that we will be introducing a new Network Health plan providing high-
quality and cost-effective health plan solutions to West Bend-area employers. This partnership
will exclusively provide the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce members with innovative
alternatives to costly premiums at a premium discount. Watch for additional information on our plan in the
coming weeks.
We celebrated our 27th Golf Outing in July at the West Bend Country Club. The weather was absolutely perfect
and the course was in exceptionally fine condition. We owe a special thanks to Kilian Management for again
being our Premier Sponsor. You’ll find photos of the winning team, Jim Blise, Tate Boho, Terry Koth and Marco
Blise in this newsletter.
This year’s West Bend Cache Ba$h, our twelfth, was a smashing success with teams coming from 25 states
along with folks from Canada and Bulgaria. Our theme was “Superheroes”, you may have seen folks with capes
and masks searching for evil doers and geocaches all over our community.
On March 20th of 2020 the Chamber is hosting a trip to Egypt: The Land of the Pharaohs! We will visit the
Pyramids, Sphinx, Luxor, Asway, Valley of the Kings, Cairo and take a four-day cruise on the mighty Nile. If
Egypt is on your bucket list, here is your opportunity. Visit a culture that goes back 5,000 years in the company
of an expert Egyptologist guide. Tell your friends and come join us on this fascinating journey!
Our Sporting Clay Shoot is scheduled for Friday, September 27th at the Highlands in Cascade, Wisconsin. We
are happy with the enthusiastic response we have received for this event and the number of members that have
already signed up. The Highlands is truly a first class facility and we know that this will be a “sell out”. Be sure
to get your group registered right away, so you don’t miss out.
In closing, just a couple of reminders, plan on attending our Chamber Dinner and Business of the Year awards
on November 6th at the Prairie Center. Join your fellow Chamber members to celebrate business excellence.
Regards,
Craig
PS be sure to nominate a worthy business for an award!
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To Register
Friday, September 20th
7:30am to 9:00am
Hosted by:
Blue Lotus Farm &
Retreat Center
5501 County Rd M
West Bend, WI
Washington County interactive Networking
Business After Hours
Wednesday, September 25th
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Hosted by:
Sport Clips
1739 S. Main St.
West Bend, WI
September Events
· September 4—Ambassador Luncheon
· September 19-20—Leadership Retreat
· September 20—WIN—Blue Lotus Farm
& Retreat Center
· September 25—Business After Hours at
Sport Clips
· September 26—Seminar—Connect Cell
· September 27—Sporting Clay Shoot
October Events
· October 10—Munch ‘N Mingle
· October 16—Member Orientation/Refresher
· October 17—Leadership Environment Day
· October 18—WIN—Germantown
· October 24—Business After Hours at
Threshold TTI
Member
Orientation &
Refresher October 16th, Noon
at the Chamber office,
304 S. Main St.
To Register
RSVP as Space is Limited
To Register
Remember to listen to our Local Business Spotlight each Tuesday at 8:45am on 101.3 FM/1470 AM
The Chamber will close
at noon on Friday’s from
May 24th through
September 6th.
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Click here to register
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Ribbon Cuttings
Pressure Pro Exteriors
New Member
451 Elder Lane
Allenton
West Bend Medical
New Member
140 E. Water St.
West Bend
Click on Photos to See
Ribbon Cutting Video
NAMI Washington County Inc.
New Location
279 S. 17th Ave., Suite 7
West Bend
Witte’s Vegetable Market, LLC
New Member
2313 Hwy. NN
West Bend
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Ribbon Cuttings
Click on Photos to See
Ribbon Cutting Video
GrandCare Systems, LLC
Member Rejoin
215 N. Main Street, Suite 130
West Bend
The Garden Lounge & WB Mercantile
Grand Reopening
258 N. Main Street
West Bend
Ken Collins Coaching, LLC
New Member
105 N. Main Street, Suite 100
West Bend
St. Joseph’s Hospital Campus
New West Bend Ambulatory Surgery Center
3200 Pleasant Valley Road
West Bend
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West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce
Annual Awards Dinner
Wednesday, November 6th
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
Prairie Center - 1900 South 18th Ave., West Bend
Nomination form enclosed.
Space is
Limited
West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce
Friday, September 27th
N3041 West Cty. Rd. A
Cascade, WI 53011
Men’s, Women’s or Co-Ed Teams welcome.
Space is Limited
More details in the enclosed flyer.
Business After Hours
July Business After Hours
was hosted by Riveredge Nature Center located at
4458 Co Rd Y, Saukville, WI. They held the event at
their new Sugarbush House where they have educa-
tional classes on maple sugaring. Guests enjoyed
refreshments while networking. We learned that they
offer various facility rentals on their property. To learn
more they can be reached at 262-375-2715 or online at
http://riveredgenaturecenter.org/
Natalie Dorrler & Craig Farrell
Save These Dates
August Business After Hours
was hosted by In the Nick of Time Moving located at
1517 Lang St., West Bend. Guests enjoyed a
demonstration of them moving a large safe up and
down stairs. They can move just about anything
including your household. To learn more contact
them at 877-266-6704 or visit their website at
https://nickoftimemoving.com/
Nick Fink & Craig Farrell
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Outstanding Business & Organization of the Year 2019 • The West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce is looking to recognize members for Outstanding Business
and Organization of the Year.
• This is our way of showing our gratitude for all the special things they do.
• We look forward to you nominating your peers/business members in the following categories:
o Small, Medium and Large-size Businesses, Outstanding non-profit Organization or Agency and
New Chamber Member (see below) of the Year.
• Nominations must be received at the Chamber office by 4 pm on Friday,
September 6, 2019
Nomination Process: Nominate a Chamber member under each category. Multiple nominations are allowed as
well as nominating your own Business or Organization. If you are not sure what category/size of business, that is
OK, nominating a business is more important than knowing the size of the business.
• Complete the nomination information required below.
• Return this nomination form to the West Bend Chamber by Friday, September 6, 2019
• OR go to our Events page and click on ‘Outstanding Business…’ to submit a business.
Awards are not given based on the number of nominations received. An awards committee reviews the information
form submitted by those nominated and they appreciate your input as to why you feel your submission is worthy of
the award. Feel free to submit comments below.
Awards will be presented at our Annual Awards Dinner on Wednesday, on November 6, 2019, at
West Bend Mutual Insurance Company’s Prairie Center.
Watch for your invitation to this very special evening!
Eligibility
Nominated businesses and organizations must be a current member of the West Bend Area Chamber.
(You can verify by going on wbachamber.org and searching under ‘Business Directory’.)
CATEGORY NOMINATED BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION
• Small-size business with 1-25 employees:
• Medium-size business with 26-75 employees:
• Large-size business with 76 or more employees:
• Non-profit organization or agency:
• New Chamber Member business:
Comments: _________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Nomination Submitted By:
Business (Organization) Name
Name(s) Phone
West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce — 304 South Main Street, West Bend, WI 53095
Phone: (262) 338-2666; Fax: (262) 338-1771 or email: [email protected]
You can reply to this email with your nominations or fax to the above number.
Click here to complete online.
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West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce & Leadership West Bend welcome this year’s candidates.
The 9-month stewardship program will begin Sept 19 and 20 with a two-day Retreat. Leadership West
Bend began in 1990 and is sponsored by the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce. To date LWB
has welcomed 496 graduates and created a strong alumni network of individuals with a wide range of
experience and knowledge ready to serve the community. Leadership West Bend energizes new and
existing leaders to make a long-lasting investment in our community. Graduates strengthen the West
Bend area through their time, knowledge and passion.
Kristen Bayer-Laura Mitchell Consulting
Dustin Becker-West Bend Police Dept.
Sara Davister-West Bend Community Memorial
Library
Brenda Ehrilch-United Way of Washington County
Stephanie Grenzer-Commerce State Bank
Thecla Harris-Habitat for Humanity of Washington
& Dodge Counties
Steve Houdek-American Construction
Jackie Kaehny-St. Joseph’s Hospital Campus
Emily Klos-Shooting Star Travels
Victoria Lewis-City of West Bend
Justice Madl-Do Your Hair Justice & Alderman
Kate Nickel-FRIENDS Inc.
Jake Punzenberger-Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Kate Rabuck-National Exchange Bank & Trust
Ashley Reichert-Washington County
Clare Robbe-Interfaith Caregivers of Washington
County, Inc.
Kelly Shafaie-Moraine Park Technical College
Tracy Thom-West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
Leadership West Bend Class of 2019-20
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Welcome New & Rejoining Members
All in Books
136 N. Main St.
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 334-2836
www.allinbooks.net
Books
Bell Bank Mortgage
2375 W. Washington St.
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 754-4025
www.bellbanks.com
Mortgage Lending
Billy Sims Barbecue
1442 W. Washington St.
West Bend, WI 53095
(414) 322-1210
Opening Soon
Restaurant
Fox Bros. Piggly Wiggly
2575 East Washington St.
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 335-2900
www.foxbrospigglywiggly.com
Groceries
Kettle Moraine Engraving
113 Laurel Dr S
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 343-6530
https://www.kmengraving.com/
Corporate Gifts/Engraving
On Demand Transportation
Services, Inc.
W176 N9810 Rivercrest Dr.
Germantown, WI 53022
(262) 345-5307
www.ondemandtrans.net
Trucking/Hauling/Warehousing
West Bend Masonic Lodge #138
301 N. University Dr.
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 388-1356
Organizations
West Bend Moose Lodge 1398
1721 Chestnut St.
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 338-8122
http://lodge1398.moosepages.org/
Organizations/Entertainment
West Bend Theatre Company, Inc.
(262) 305-9613
www.wbtheatreco.com
Organizations/Entertainment
Witte’s Vegetable Market, LLC
2313 Hwy. NN
West Bend, WI 53095
(262) 338-4589
www.wittesvegmarket.com
Farm/Produce
ALPLA
Advanced Disposal
Affiliated Clinical Services Inc.
Albrecht Free Clinic
James Albrecht II
Alexssa Enterprises, Ltd.
American Commercial Real Estate
Anytime Fitness
Ashley Furniture Homestore
Aurora Health Center of West Bend
BJ & Company
Barton Small Engine
Boys & Girls Club of Washington
County
C & K Services
Casa Guadalupe Education Center
Clothes Clinic Dry Cleaning & More
Connect Cell-A US Cellular
Authorized Agent
Consider the Lilies LLC
Cousins Subs-Paradise Drive
Culligan Water Conditioning Inc.
Delta Dental of Wisconsin
Easter Seals
Educators Credit Union
EPIC Creative
Family Hearing Care, LLC
First Bank Financial Centre
Gericare of West Bend
Gordie Boucher Ford Lincoln
Houseman & Feind, LLP
Impact Networking, LLC
Inland Commercial Real Estate
Services LLC
Johnson School Bus Service Inc.
KBS Advertising, LLC
Richard Klumb
Kwik Trip, Inc. (Main & Silverbrook)
Laura Mitchell Consulting
Metalcraft of Mayville
Mies Products
Moraine Park Technical College
Outdoor Specialists, Inc.
Pick Heaters
Pick ‘N Save (North & South)
Promotion Pros LLC
R & R Insurance Services, Inc.
Regal Ware Inc.
Rexnord FTNA
Rotary Club of West Bend
Salberg Tuffnell Law S.C.
St. Mary Immaculate Conception
Congregation
Tennies Ace Hardware Store
(West Bend, Jackson & Kewaskum)
Texas Roadhouse
The Braising Pan Restaurant & Bar
The Highlands Sportsmen Club &
SoLu Estate Winery
The Riverfront Dentist
Volunteer Center of Washington Cty
WIBD AM & WMBZ FM Radio
West Bend Entertainment, Inc.
West Bend Fence/A-1 Pools, Inc.
West Bend Joint School Dist. #1
Woodridge Chiropractic Clinic
Renewing Members
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The Winning Team
(L-R) Jim Blise, Terry Koth, Tate Boho &
Marco Blise
Craig Farrell, Chamber Executive Director
Golf Outing 2019
“A Tradition Like No Other”
Monday, July 8th, we hosted the 27th annual West Bend Chamber Golf Outing held at the West Bend Country
Club. Golfers were met with sunshine and smiles for an eventful relaxing afternoon. Instructions were given
to begin 18 holes of golf with a shotgun start at noon.
The first place winners with a score of 58, were Jim Blise, Marco Blise, Terry Koth & Tate Boho. They proudly
held their 1st Place plaque as they posed for pictures. The Second Place team…Kirk Emerich, George Fahr,
Brett Patten & Levi Lura had a score of 59. Mike Fleischman & Jay Craig’s foursomes tied for third place with
a score of 60. Winners are determined by a Scorecard Playoff as dictated by official tournament rules.
Our “Most Honest” team included Jeff Frank, Jim Gogolewski, Scott Johnson & Randy Lucka finishing the day
with a score of 80. Other individuals winning awards and cash prizes included Bob Braun with “Men’s Longest
Drive”, Janet Kummeth with “Women’s Longest Drive” and “Longest Women’s Putt”, Mike Wendorf for the
“Men’s Longest Putt” and Ron Cook being “Closest to the Pin”.
With over $12,000 in prizes everyone was eagerly purchasing grid auction squares and raffle tickets. The live
auction and had some fun bidding wars going on. Thank you to all that took and chance and WON!
After golfing, a more casual congenial atmosphere took place with multiple food stations set up throughout
the club with delicious food. Guests enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere as they continued to network and tell
stories about their day.
Thank you to all the sponsors, golfers, businesses that donated prizes, volunteers and the West Bend
Country Club… the day was truly a success!
Grab your calendar and save Monday, July 13, 2020 to participate in our 28th Annual Chamber Golf Outing,
making it your own “… Tradition Like No Other”!
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Treasure Hunting is alive and well in
West Bend, Wisconsin…
the Geocaching Capital of the Midwest!
Over 1200 geocachers, representing 25 states and two
countries, attended the 12th annual West Bend $1000 Cache
Ba$h. This year’s theme was Superheroes.
We had warm & sunny weather for the event as Geocachers
explored West Bend and the surrounding area for 50 new
hidden caches. We also had strolling magicians performing
magic tricks at Regner Park. Our labcaches were a big hit and
had record attendance. On Saturday everyone finished their
finds and gathered for a group picture.
The response to the event and to the West Bend community
was fantastic. Everyone had a good time and said they’ll be
back again!
This year’s $1000 Cache Ba$h Winners
12th Annual West Bend Cache Ba$h™
Kid’s Costume Contest
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Chamber Board of Directors & Staff
Directors
Dolf De Ceuster
Kirk Emerich
Allen Ericson
Nick Fink
Dave Hagemeier
Lori Hundertmark
Steve Kilian Jr.
Don Kirkegaard
Fuzz Martin
Andrew Niebler
Nicole Pretre
Joshua Schoemann
Jay Shambeau
Austin Weber
Executive Directors
Robb Steiner, President
Amy Schmoldt, Treasurer
Dave Ertmer, Past President
Chamber Staff
Craig P. Farrell, Executive Director
Debbie Santopoalo
Jill Nothem
Lisa Disch-Johnson
www.wbachamber.org • 304 S. Main Street • West Bend, WI 53095 • Phone 262-338-2666 • Fax 262-338-1771
Thank you to all our members who advertised in our
new West Bend Map!
Click on the photo to view the online version.
Let us know if you would like copies to
display at your business.
