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Thursday, August 22, 2019As the world moves towards a more digital-based footprint, small businesses do not always have the resources to keep up with the dramatic advances. To address this issue, the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Lunch and Learn business seminar on Thursday, September 10 at the Fort HealthCare Auditorium from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Computers Nationwide and in ...read moreCategories: Chamber, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, August 15, 2019Fort Atkinson Chamber Welcomes Edge Broadband Residents who live outside city limits sometimes have difficulty finding reliable internet service. Edge Broadband exists to resolve that issue, providing affordable, reliable, high-speed internet in Whitewater, Elkhorn, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson, Delavan, Eagle, Palmyra, East Troy, and Milton. Locally owned and operated, the company does not ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Thursday, August 15, 2019Rhythm on the River to Feature Apex and Wade Root and the Flashback The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsors, Griffin Ford Lincoln of Fort Atkinson and Griffin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Jefferson are excited to announce that Rhythm on the River will celebrate its 17th anniversary on Saturday, August 24 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. in downtown Fort Atkinson. This year, Rhythm ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Thursday, August 15, 2019Vendors Sought for Fort Holiday Market The Fort Atkinson Farmers Market, a program of the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for food and arts vendors who wish to participate in the annual Holiday Farmers and Art Market, December 7, throughout downtown Fort Atkinson. Vendors are expected to sell between 9:00am and 3:00pm ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, Economic
Wednesday, August 14, 2019AC Business Media joins Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce The Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce welcomes AC Business Media as a new member. Located on the fifth floor of the Creamery Building in historic downtown Fort Atkinson, AC Business Media provides manufacturers, dealers, and marketing technology providers the opportunity to reach a targeted audience in a content-driven product. With an ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press ReleaseWednesday, August 14, 2019PROJECT LEAD REGISTRATION OPEN The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce’s Project LEAD begins its 32nd year this September. One of the Chamber’s most popular programs, Project LEAD begins in September at the Hoard Historical Museum, followed by monthly sessions at area companies and organizations. Participants in the program are introduced to the leadership of the area’s largest ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Wednesday, August 14, 2019On Thursday, September 5th, A.J. Nino Amato, an advisory board member from We Are Many: United Against Hate, will be the guest speaker at the Unity Project’s monthly meeting. Mr. Amato will be discussing a book he co-authored,Today’s Hidden Racism: A Polite Apartheid. In this book, he shares the findings of a thoughtful investigation and uncovers the veiled racism of “racial disparities” ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Human Interest, Papers/Research, Press Release
Wednesday, July 31, 2019Fort Chamber Celebrates National Farmers Market Week The US Department of Agriculture recently released a proclamation making August 4-10, 2019 National Farmers Market Week with the goal to increase awareness of the role local farmers markets play in creating healthy communities and in building prosperity among farmers and small businesses. The Fort Farmers Market began as ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Press Release, Economic, Human InterestTuesday, July 30, 2019Categories: Press Release, General News Article.jpg)
Monday, July 29, 2019Farm Technology Days Brings Farming Community Together During Tough TimesJohnson Creek, Wis. – July 29, 2019 – Three years of planning, one host farm, 1,500 volunteers, and over 600 exhibitors in a 70-acre field created a magnificent view and well-run show for the 2019 Wisconsin Farm Technology Days last week. The show took place on the same site it did 35 years ago when it was hosted by the late ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Economic, Press ReleaseFriday, July 05, 2019Saul Castillo, Manager of Midwest Steel Carports, recently joined The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce to introduce his products and services to residents in the surrounding area. Founded in 2011, Midwest Steel Carports now has nearly 40 dealerships across Michigan and Wisconsin. Their products include barns, carports and garages, sheds and workshops, as well as some custom-designed ...read moreCategories: Chamber, General News Article, Community, Press ReleaseFriday, July 05, 2019Sharon Shenberger is CEO of Senior Health Insurance Connections. As an independent broker, Sharon assists people going on, or already on, Medicare. She understands the complexity of Medicare and believes education is the starting point to choosing a plan. Sharon is contracted with the top health plans, medical groups, pharmacies and hospitals, with a full suite of products to fit each ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News ArticleFriday, July 05, 2019The Fort Atkinson Chamber’s newest member is not new to the business community. Hippychick Penny’s Soaps & Body Care has been selling products at Tuttle’s Hallmark store for the last three years, where the handcrafted soaps, lotions, scrubs, face and foot care have all attracted a loyal following. Owner Penny Langner spent 30 years as a hairstylist and is also a Certified Aromatherapist, a ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Chamber, General News Article(1).jpg)
Wednesday, April 24, 2019Lemonade Day Launches in Fort Atkinson Picture a spring setting in a small Wisconsin city in which over 50 new businesses are launched in a single day, triggering massive support from the community, an influx of shoppers, and a heightened awareness of the entrepreneurial mindset. That is what is about to happen on Saturday, May 4, in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, and the city encourages everyone ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Education, Press Release, Economic
Friday, March 01, 2019A new art studio has opened its doors in historic downtown Fort Atkinson with a mission to create a safe, communal space for all kinds of artists - from beginners to professionals - to express their creative sides, spend time with family and friends, and have fun. Proprietor Cindy Gerard knows a thing or two about art, having been an Art Teacher for over 20 years. “Whether you’re a ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Economic
Friday, March 01, 2019Life Church Joins Fort Atkinson Chamber The members of The Life Church UPCI (United Pentecostal) have joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce, and welcome those who are seeking a place in which to practice their faith. The church opened its doors in June of 2012, and is now home to a growing population of young families and children’s activities. “When you come to one of ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press ReleaseThursday, December 13, 2018Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc. Announces 2021 and 2022 Show Locations Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc. (WFTD) has announced that the 2021 show will be held at the Jefferson County Fair Park and the 2022 show will be held in Clark County. The show, which is the largest outdoor farm show in Wisconsin, is proud to continue the 60 year plus tradition. There were two sites under ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, Press ReleaseThursday, October 11, 2018For Investments from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018 Each year, the Chamber assesses business growth in the city by calculating financial investments from new construction, major renovations, or additions to existing facilities. And business is still booming in Fort Atkinson. 2018 is definitely the year of the restaurant, and thanks to these industrious entrepreneurs, Fort Atkinson ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Economic, Community, General News Article