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Chamber Involvement
Rosie Endres and Aaron Ayers of Portage Furniture Store accept the Susan Weyh Business Excellence Award from Portage Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Marianne Hanson (right) at the Chamber Annual Awards.
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The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of the business community providing leadership for building a healthy economy and a high quality of life in our area. Consisting of businesses, organizations and individuals working as one voice, the Chamber solves critical issues and partners in economic development with a goal to expand existing businesses while attracting new businesses.
Involvement
• Having worked with the Portage Service Club Association to complete a Splash Pad at Goodyear Park, we’re currently collaborating to build a pavilion and upgrades at Pauquette Park. The Chamber helped raise $190,000 for a matching Wisconsin DNR grant to help complete this project. • Taking advantage of the beautiful countryside, we helped bring a system of scenic bike routes to cycling enthusiasts. • We developed the Wine Walk to bring customers to the businesses in our charming downtown district. • We remain steadfast in encouraging the revitalization of properties that need investment. We continually strive to complement the assets Portage possesses to make the city even better:
We promote our Chamber members by touting their products and services while helping members obtain valuable leads through networking opportunities during Open Houses and Business Luncheon meetings. We showcase community pride through our events, such as Concert in the Park featuring the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, the Taste of Portage and many holiday events.
We provide resources and information, such as this guide, to our tourists and potential residents. We have a great group of businesses and individuals who generously give of their time and talents to help support our goals. We are committed to the success and growth of the community with the help of leaders who work in collaboration to provide the best for all involved.
For more information, contact us at Portage Area Chamber of Commerce, 800-474-2525.
