Upcoming Events

We are finalizing details for our Chamber Travel, November 3–14, 2023 as we experience the culture of India through several cities and National Parks. To learn more about this opportunity please visit our website or contact Deidre directly at deidre@sheboygan.org. Lastly, we are pleased to announce our 2024 travel to Ireland. All information for both of these trips can be found 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!

Kierra Brooks - Special Events Coordinator & Office Assistant

Hello July!

Remember, the road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. -Colin

R. Davis

Last month kicked off our intern and co-op programming, and let me tell you, we’ve been busy with two events every week. The interns and co-op’s have been introduced to some of Sheboygan’s summer events like the Levitt Amp concerts in the City Green on Thursday nights and Food Truck Mondays in Vollrath park. They’ve also had a tour of the YMCA and received a free month of membership, took an intro to pistol class at Blackhawk Shooting Range, and participated in personal development with financial advice from Jacobs Financial Solutions – Thrivent.

Next month, we will be just as busy with a whole new calendar of events! The month is kicked off with our Day of Caring on July 12th. Interns and co-ops take a half day of volunteering at a local nonprofit in the area. Non-profits include, Above & Beyond Children’s Museum, Kohler Andre State Park, Nourish Farms, A Million Dreamz, Habitat for Humanity, and the Humane Society! If you’re involved with a local, Chamber member non-profit and are interested in getting involved next year, please don’t hesitate to contact me! At the end of July, when the program commences, we will celebrate with an Appreciation Day Beach Bash. We will re-connect with everyone over volleyball, bonfires, swimming, S’mores, and more!

The Young Professionals had a great turnout at our golf event, Birdies and Bubbles. Thank you to Kohler’s YP group for the partnership! We had about 60 young professionals all together that participated and enjoyed the beautiful Baths par three course and mini golf at Blackwolf Run. As always, the month is packed with exciting volunteer, professional development, and social events. To kick off the month, we are our monthly Dinner Date with YPs. Meet us at 3 Sheeps on July 12th from 5-8pm! You can bring your own food or order as a group as we play trivia starting at 7pm and socialize. This is the same day as the Day of Caring for the Interns/Co-ops, so they will be joining us to relax after volunteering. The Weill Center has been so kind to invite the Young Professionals and Interns to a comedy night on July 14th starting at 7:30pm with local, young comics. Since July’s anchor is volunteer month, our opportunity will be delivering meals with Fresh Meals on Wheels the week of July 24th-28th, email me at kierra@sheboygan.org if you are interested in signing up!

I’d like to bring attention to an incredible opportunity we have on August 7th at Pine Hills Country Club. They’ve agreed to us using their members only, newly renovated pool for a Young Professional’s social!

This event will be an exclusive pool party for Young Professionals only for $35 which includes BBQ meal and a cash bar. If you are a member at Pine Hills, there is a discounted rate for you, just message me to sign up for that rate.

Now let’s discuss Leadership Sheboygan County, this program is not only an amazing way to grow in your leadership, but also to learn so much more about Sheboygan County and gain a connection with some other great leaders in our area. I graduated from this program this past May and it was one of the best experiences. I’ve lived in Sheboygan for 15 years already and still learned so much. Learn more here and find an application here to explore the benefits of joining the class of 2024! We are accepting applications until July 14th, so hurry! Please don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions.

Lastly, I’d like to invite you all to join our text group. I send one text out at the beginning of each week to remind or notify of what’s to come for the week with YP’s. If you’d like to stay in the know, simply text CYPN to 218-226-8880. Stay connected by following YP’s on social media- Instagram @coastalypnetwork and Facebook at Coastal Young Professionals Network

Have a great month everyone and as always, stay connected Sheboygan!

Christy Jacobs - Director Of Events

How can it be that we are entering into July? Unreal how fast time flies, especially the warmer months in Wisconsin.

We have 3 events planned for the month of July:

July 14th will be our second Friday Forum: Economic Impact of Tourism & Retail in Sheboygan County.

In 2022, Sheboygan County experienced a strong performance in the tourism sector. Sheboygan County saw a $439 million impact last year, a 12.8% increase from the year before. Approximately 3,349 jobs, part-time and seasonal work, were supported by visitor activities. This amounted to $108.9 million in revenue for the County, up 13.5% from 2021, according to a statewide report released by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.

This will be a panel discussion featuring two representatives from the Mercury Marine Midwest Challenge boat races taking place in August as well as owners, executive directors, and mangers of local businesses. They will be discussing trends, results, ideas, and answering your questions. Join us at the Elks Lodge from 11:30 to 1:00 for this wonderful discussion, lunch, and a chance to network. Register here.

July 20th we have our vibe@5 hosted by Motorhead Auto Detailing. This is one you don’t want to miss! What they can do to a vehicle is amazing and the cars that were on display for their ribbon cutting…wow! Join us from 5:00 to 7:00 to learn more about Motorhead and to do some networking. Register here.

July 26th is Out to Lunch with Deidre at Lake Street Café. A great way to meet the CEO of the Chamber outside of a meeting or an event. What better way than lunch in wonderful Elkhart Lake. Register here

We are excited to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the first ever 2023 Workforce Development Symposium Education Awards! Award recipients will be announced and recognized during the Sheboygan County Workforce Development Symposium on August 23, 2023 at Pine Hills Country Club.

To nominate visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K68JTKC

This event needs to be on your calendar! We have some amazing presenters coming in for you that day. We will have Jim and Courtney from MRA-The Management Association to discuss workforce and generational gaps, trends, myths, and truths and Dave Hataj, President of Edgerton Gear, Inc and founder of Craftsman with Character. If you have not heard Dave’s story and the project he is embarking on, you need to be here for this.

He has got a story to share with you. For more information on this event follow the link below. We are working very hard to join our community educators and business partners in a room to get the conversation going on workforce development in our community. Register here.

Looking to host or sponsor an event? Feel free to reach out, I would love to help.

See you at the next event!

Cheers!

~Christy