IN THIS ISSUE
This month, we look to celebrate ATHENA Leadership Award nominees and Thanksgiving.
November 2022
From the Desk of the Executive Director
UPCOMING Events
11.3.22
Candidate Forum
Keep our dollars local, Think Big and Shop Small! “Local businesses are more likely to utilize other local businesses such as banks, service providers, and farms. For every $100 you spend at local businesses, $68 will stay in the community. Independent retailers return more than three times as much money per dollar of sales to the community Deidre Martinez in which they operate than chain competitors. Independent restaurants return more than two times as much money per dollar of sales than national restaurant chains. And Small businesses employ 77 million Americans and accounted for 65% of all new jobs over the past 17 years.”
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11.9.22
Gerhard’s Kitchen and Bath Store
11.10.22
@ The Bull at Pinehurst Farms
US Small Business Association and US Department of Labor
As we embark on the holiday season, it is more important than ever that we lift up our local businesses and keep our dollars right here, in our Sheboygan County communities. We have some phenomenal retailers, restaurants, and service providers to patronize. We recognize not everyone wants to get out in person to shop, but our local partners are creative and want to ensure their employees, families and community members can conveniently shop small. The Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce has launched an online store to purchase Sheboygan County swag while also helping our neighborhood businesses through the purchase of gift cards. These can be ordered from the comfort of your home and shipped wherever you would like them to go. Sounds easy right? Local businesses will receive 100% of the proceeds of gift card sales. So as you begin your holiday shopping journey, remember to keep it local and let’s keep our hard earned dollars right here in Sheboygan County.
11.16.22
Chamber Travel Program Meeting
11.17.22
Packer Pre-Game Party
Show your pride in our community and get your Sheboygan County attire by clicking here. Lastly, the Chamber board of directors will have openings in the new year, and we would like to encourage Chamber members to be involved at all levels. If you are interested in a board position, please complete the interest form here. We want you to Think BIG (betterment, improvement, growth), Influence Local! The Sheboygan County Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing expertise for fostering dynamic organizations throughout Sheboygan County. We are truly Better Together!
12.1.22
Justin Webb FifthColor
12.7.22
Kristina George Next Step Insurance
ROUNDTABLE MEETINGS:
11.9.22 WORKSITE WELLNESS ROUNDTABLE
Other Upcoming Dates
11.24.22 & 11.25.22 - Chamber Closure: Thanksgiving 11.25.22 - Small Business Saturday 11.29.22 - Giving Tuesday
12.1.22 SAFETY ROUNDTABLE
12.1.22 STRATEGIC SOURCING ROUNDTABLE
12.5.22 SALES AND MARKETING PROFESSIONALS ROUNDTABLE
12.7.22 NON-PROFIT ROUNDTABLE
12.13.22 HR MANAGERS ROUNDTABLE