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Febr ua r y 2026
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From The Desk Of The CEO 2026 is off to a busy start, and we are energized by what lies ahead. The momentum we feel across Sheboygan County is made possible by you—our members, partners, and community champions—who continue to believe in the power of connection, collaboration, and shared purpose.
2026 Chamber Champions Gala Black Pig & The Weill Center February 19 | 4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Deidre Martinez
One of the highlights of our early year is the upcoming Chamber Champions Gala, where we will celebrate more than 100 nominees across a wide variety of categories and announce this year’s winners on February 19. Tickets sold out in record time, and we are thrilled to unveil several exciting changes to this year’s event. These updates will further showcase the remarkable businesses, leaders, and organizations that help our community thrive. It promises to be a magnificent night of networking, recognition, and celebration. Another major focus for the Chamber—and for many employers across our region—continues to be workforce development. Explore Your Future is right around the corner, and we need your help. As we work together to shape the future of our community’s workforce, it is imperative that we highlight and showcase the many industries represented right here in our own backyard. To do this successfully, we rely on the support of our member organizations and their employees to step in and volunteer during the event. This is a powerful opportunity to share your career journey and show the next generation just how meaningful and rewarding your work can be. By volunteering during working hours, you can help inspire 7th and 8th graders across Sheboygan County as they begin to imagine their futures. As futurist Buckminster Fuller once said, “The best way to predict the future is to design it.” Together, we have the opportunity to design a strong, sustainable workforce for years to come. We are also excited to share that 2026–2027 Community Guide advertising is now available. Once again, we’ve partnered with our friends at O’Rourke Media Group, and this collaboration allows us to significantly expand our reach by delivering the
Maximize Your Membership Sheboygan County Chamber February 25 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
YP Gathering: Speed Networking Black Pig Restaurant & The Berkshire February 25 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM