Business Voice Monona Chamber of Commerce
10/1/2013
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE: Dear Monona Chamber of Commerce members: Welcome to the first few cool, crisp, days of fall. Hopefully you all have been able to take some time away from your businesses, and enjoy some quiet time this summer. If not, fall is quickly taking the place of summer for us all. As I take the time and look around our beautiful City, exciting and changing
Volume 23/Issue 3
2013 Board of Directors: Executive Committee: President: John Klinzing Vice President: Kim Schuttemeier
times are upon us all. As you travel up and down our many street corridors, you will find many changes occurring. As the road construction winds down on
Secretary: Ryan Eley
Monona Drive in the final Phase III of this five year project, we can all see the much needed improvements along this stretch of roadway. As the Broadway road corridor construction winds down, we can see the improvement of traffic flow here as well. All along these new stretches we see many new buildings rising from the ground. We also see many businesses putting new facelifts and facades on their existing buildings. The old saying “Monona Drive is Alive” is an understatement. If you are looking for Chamber sponsored events to attend, we have many on the horizon and lots of different things you can attend. Our annual meeting and fall business seminar this year is October 2 nd, 2013 and will be held at the East Side Club. We will have timely and topical information
Treasurer: Sue Ericson Board Members: Adele Bambrough Karen Bosold April Carlisle John Hecht Eric Hewitt Paul Hoffmann Dale Miller Norb Rebholz Pam Rich Kelly Slack Kellie Unke
you can use along with the state of the Chamber. New board members will be elected at this as well. As you can see, lots to choose from and lots to stay involved in. Keep in mind we
Ex-Officio Members: Mayor, Bob Miller Superintendent, Dan Olson
have a new and ever developing website with advertising opportunities for all
Executive Director: Terri Groves, IOM
Continued on back page..
Please Help Us Welcome these 2013 New Members:
Farrell Equipment & Supply – 6809 Mangrove Lane, Monona, WI 53713 608-222-5372 airish@farrellequipment.com www.farrellequipment.com supplies and equipment for projects large and small.
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Happy Wok South Town – 2409 W. Broadway, Monona, WI 53713 608-221-1661 www.happywoksouthtown.com delivery!
All your favorite Chinese foods at great prices. You can order online for
Joy in Yoga, LLC – 5113 Monona Drive, Monona, WI 53716 608-556-3638 findjoyinyoga@gmail.com
www.findjoyinyoga.com an inviting, non-intimidating atmosphere, gentle and
beginner focused. Yoga classes that help you feel relaxed, refreshed and connected.
V.F.W. Post 7591 – 301 Cottage Grove Road, Madison, WI 53716 608-221-9326 www.vfwpost7591.org V.F.W. offers more than services to veterans, stop by for delicious Friday night fish fry, reserve the hall for your meetings and watch for great public events like music and rib fest.
COMMUNITY NEWS: Carol Brumer Gliksman, UNITED WAY OF DANE COUNTY Loaned Executive sponsored by Dean Clinic, wishes to convey her thanks to the Monona Chamber of Commerce for being able to share the 2013-14 AGENDA FOR CHANGE at a recent Chamber meeting. She also wishes to thank all the businesses and individuals for participating in the United Way in years past and encourages new companies to join with their neighbors in TAKING ACTION AND CHANGING LIVES. Remember that new or increased gifts of $25 or more that are pledged by OCTOBER 18 are eligible to be in the drawing for the Scion. However, campaigns may begin at any time throughout the fall. Ms. Gliksman is available to meet with you and help you with resources including speakers and personalized forms, to begin your campaign. Individual, corporate and regular employee campaigns are all welcome. Attached are several resources, including videos, all available at the United Way website, www.uwdc.org and the attached Jump Start manual for new businesses that make participating easy. For questions and more information please contact Ms. Gliksman at 608/246-4383 x6225 or cbgliksman@uwdc.org. http://www.unitedwaydanecounty.org/ctools/CampaignBrochure.pdf
Tour Fairway Glen Apartments!
Fairway Glen Apartments, a new 56 unit apartment community located across from the Monona Golf Course is set to open on November 1, 2013. In response to requests from future and prospective residents, as well as local businesses, we will be giving building tours on the five dates listed below. If you are interested in touring Fairway Glen, contact Property Manager Jerry Pope at 608-661-0043. We will meet at our leasing office located at 5003 Gordon Avenue, directly behind the building site. Tour Schedule - Tours Begin at 5:30 p.m. September 24th October 1, 8, 15, 22
5001 Monona Drive 608-661-0043 fairwayglen@oakbrookcorp.com www.fairwayglenmonona.com
Fairway Glen Opens November
Help Us Welcome Monona’s Newest Residents to Your Business! On November 1, 2013 Fairway Glen Apartments will begin to welcome our new residents to their new home and to their new community. Awaiting each new resident will be a welcome basket containing small gifts as well as special offers, coupons and information from the many local businesses that make our community unique. This is where we welcome YOU to welcome THEM to YOUR business! If your business would like to contribute an item (it could be a promotional item, coupon, brochure etc‌) please provide us with 56 items (one for every apartment at Fairway Glen) by Friday October 22nd. To contribute , simply drop off the items at our leasing office at 5003 Gordon Avenue between 8am - 4:30 pm M-F or call Property ManagerJerry Pope at 661-0043 and he will pick them up! Thank you for helping us welcome our new residents to the community. 5001 Monona Drive 608-661-0043 fairwayglen@oakbrookcorp.com www.fairwayglenmonona.com
MEMBERS IN THE NEWS: Highlighting Member Success
NEW BRANCH OF LOCALLY OWNED, MONONA STATE BANK, A COMMUNITY BANK WITH STRONG LOCAL TIES IS COMING TO THE SASY (Schenk-AtwoodStarkweather-Yahara) NEIGHBORHOOD Monona State Bank, a locallyowned community bank has been helping Madison’s near-east neighborhood customers and businesses achieve their financial goals for a more than 20 years. Now, to make it even more convenient for this area, the bank will be opening their newest branch soon at 1965 Atwood Avenue, the building with the clock that is known as the “bank on the corner” to many Madison near east-siders. Paul Hoffmann, president and CEO of Monona State Bank, noted, “It has been many years since a locally-owned bank has been located in the Schenk’s Corners area in Madison. Now, Monona State Bank, a localowned community bank will have a physical presence in this vibrant community. The idea of banking with people you know— at a locally-grown bank, has come full circle.” Monona State Bank was established in 1991 by several local business owners. They created a bank with these
important goals in mind—to provide the best banking services, to employ the most knowledgeable staff and to offer a friendly, local focus. Locally-owned community banks build strong communities. They make local communities a better place to live by helping area families achieve financial security, by providing businesses with a leg up through local lending, a cornerstone of community banks, and by being there, right in the heart of the community so local customers along with their communities, can maximize the opportunity to grow, prosper and thrive. There are over 300 community banks, mainstays of their communities, located throughout Wisconsin. About 40 percent of these “Main Street banks” are 100-years-old and older. It’s easy to see why Wisconsin is often referred to as a community banking state. Paul Hoffmann added, “When we were approached this spring about this location, we couldn’t say no. We’re excited to bring true community banking back to the Madison’s near-east side and carry in the community bank tradition that began on Schenk’s Corners nearly 100 years ago.” The plan is to open at this location sometime this fall, and then after refurbishing of the Atwood Avenue branch is complete next year, Monona State Bank will have an official Grand Opening to celebrate.
Moving Forward
Congratulations to Monona State Bank on their new location. Monona State Bank has purchased the property at 1965 Atwood Avenue. Read the article here: http://host.madison.com/busi ness/monona-state-bank-toopen-a-newbranch/article_3fe9dd245ab3-5241-858db8facc343224.html ... Congratulations to Gerry Fregien on his retirement! He has sold his business, The Medicine Shoppe, to Eric Hewitt. ... Chamber Mission Statement: The Monona Chamber of Commerce shall serve as the unifying force which supports the interests of commerce and the Monona community.
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Building Your Business Good Morning Monona
Have you been to one of our new networking opportunities? Good Morning Monona is another opportunity for you to connect with fellow business leaders in the community. Join us for a fast paced networking and educational event at Madison Turner's. Bring your questions for Grimm Book Bindery. In their presentation they will cover the wide range of services they provide such as vintage book repair, new binding and learn how you can turn your child’s art into a memory book. Old world craftsmanship right here in Monona. A second presentation will feature timely information
on issues facing small business follow.
(April 2, 2014) as additions to the calendar.
We guarantee you will walk out of this meeting with at least one new business contact.
Good Morning Monona events are held at Madison Turner Hall, 3001 S. Stoughton Road and the Business Seminars are held at the East Side Club, 3735 Monona Drive.
Attendance is complimentary. Guests are welcome! A continental breakfast, juice and coffee will be provided. All the meetings are from 7:30 to 9 am to get you off to work energized!
We are looking forward to presentations from Grimm Book Bindery in December and tips on using social media to boost your business in February 2014.
Upcoming Good Morning Monona event dates:
We would love to hear your ideas for future presentations!
December 4, 2013; February 5, 2014; June 4, 2014; August 6, 2014; and December 3, 2014.
Share your success stories with your fellow members!
These events are scheduled the first Wednesday every other month with the Fall Business Seminar (October 2, 2013) and Spring Business Seminar
Annual Sponsors:
Monthly Sponsor:
Summit the information via email to Chamber@monona.com. Your success impacts the entire business community.
FALL CALENDAR 2013 October 2: Fall Business Seminar & Annual Meeting at the East Side Club 7:30 to 9 am
Christopher Irelan, The Psychology Guy with “Re-Igniting the Spark of Inspiration.”
Eric Dalrymple, Vista Benefits answering your questions on Health Care Reform Election of 2014 Board of Directors Chance to win fabulous Door Prize (provided by Monona State Bank) Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
Committee Meetings: October 10 – Ambassador – 4 pm October 15 – Marketing – 11:45 am October 17 – Memorial Day Parade – 12 n October 21 – Sting the Pins – 12 n October 25 – Board of Directors – 7:45 am
Chili Festival – Ahuska Park October 5 – 10 am to 4 pm www.mgbma.org
Check the Event Calendar for More www.monona.com
Farmers Market – Ahuska Park Every Sunday – 9 am to 1 pm www.mononafarmersmarket.com
Pipers in the Prairie – Aldo Leopold Nature Center – October 5 – 4:30 pm www.aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org
Add your Event to the Chamber Calendar Click events, then “add event” button
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Every Tuesday in October
one Monona Grove School
District Restaurant will be featured in the second-annual Monona Grove Education Foundation (MGEF) Restaurant Month.
Join Us On Tuesday October 1
School Grounds Café
October 8 Fat Jack’s
October 15 Your participation will provide funds to support teacher grants, arts and other special programs that are not available through the district budget. Examples of past donations include: SmartBoards, school gardens, the high school orchestra pit, improvements to physical education programing, guest teachers for writers workshops, guest authors, ropes course for students, and scholarships. MGEF is dedicated to enriching the education of the children in the Monona Grove School District. Your participation helps us support and enhance educational opportunities for all district students.
Pizza Oven
October 22 Taco John’s
October 29
Buffalo Wild Wings Join the fun! Enjoy a great meal! 10% of the proceeds at these restaurants from 4 to 9 pm will go to MGEF to support teacher grants, arts and other special programs. You don’t need to bring anything but your appetite (no flyers, coupons, etc.). You’ll be enhancing the education of all district students simply by dining out at our featured restaurant each Tuesday in October.
Watch for announcements on future restaurants. The Monona Grove Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) corporation: all contributions to the foundation qualify as charitable contributions and may be included as itemized deductions for income tax purposes.
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Monona is celebrating their 75th anniversary with the Reflections of Monona Grand Finale. The dinner and art auction will take place on Saturday, October 26 at the Monona Community Center. Cocktails at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 7 pm with a live art auction to follow. Seating is limited, tickets are available at Monona City Hall $75 per couple. Call Alene Hamel at 608-222-2525 for information.
Monona Moola Program PRESIDENTS MESSAGE Continued from page 1: businesses to participate in. Check it out at www.monona.com and tell us what you think!
In 2009 a group of business people came together to discuss the reconstruction of Monona Drive. Through that group Monona Moola was born. Their dream was to get support for $5,000 worth of Monona Moola. That goal was accomplished and over 6000% more!
Lastly, our ever expanding
membership in the Monona
There are just a few more construction months remaining. The Chamber Board would like the Monona Moola program to run through December 31. We need your help! Please consider a donation of any amount to the program. $100 donation funds $500 in Moola!
75 Anniversary Coasters:
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The Chamber office has sets of coasters available for $20. You have a choice of the geese” photo set or the alternate “canoe” set. $5 from each sale will go toward the Monona Moola program.
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BUILD MONONA program will again air this fall. Stay tuned for details on this event as it is sure to be a packed house. As always, we value and appreciate your
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happens until someone sells something”. “What have you sold today”? Best regards, John Klinzing Chamber of Commerce President
The Monona Chamber of Commerce has helped to keep $318,500.00 in the community. Monona Moola encourages shoppers and clients to do business locally. Please support those directly impacted by the Monona Drive road construction. Thank you for participating!