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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
FORT ATKINSON HOLDS SPIRIT PARADE SEND OFF FOR STATE BOUND BOYS SOCCER TEAM
For the first time in Fort Atkinson High School history, the Boys Soccer team has earned a spot in competing for the State Championship Title! The team clinched the title of Regional Champs after defeating Whitewater at home last Thursday, May 6th. Last Saturday, May 8th , the team qualified for the State Semifinal by defeating Jefferson 4-1 and then Waupun in a nail biter that went into over time with a final score of 3-1 claiming the Sectional Champion title. Fort Atkinson comes in with a 7-5-2 record
Monday, May 03, 2021PremierBank supports BASE with Sponsorship
Premier Bank supports BASE with 2021 Corporate SponsorshipFORT ATKINSON, Wis. – Premier Bank is once again supporting Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) as a Corporate Sponsor in 2021. Premier Bank has supported BASE for many years with corporate sponsorships, event sponsorships and providing volunteer(s) for programs and board volunteers. According to Executive Director Alicia Norris, BASE will use the sponsorship to support their after school programming in the four public elementary
Friday, April 30, 2021The Sophisticated Lady Joins Fort Chamber
The Sophisticated Lady Joins Fort Chamber Just in time for Mother’s Day, a health and beauty business called The Sophisticated Lady has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce, and has a variety of products intended to pamper hard-working moms. Based out of Janesville, the business sells exclusively online and through area farmer markets; and will be a regular vendor at arts markets the last Saturday of each month in Fort Atkinson. Proprietor Valencia Riley began creating “superfood”
Wednesday, April 28, 2021FCCU Supports BASE with Corporate Sponsorship
Fort Community Credit Union supports BASE with 2021 Corporate SponsorshipFORT ATKINSON, Wis. – Fort Community Credit Union recently presented Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) with a donation of $2,500 as part of their annual corporate sponsorship to the organization. FCCU has supported BASE for many years with corporate sponsorships, event sponsorships and providing volunteer(s) for programs and as board members. According to Executive Director Alicia Norris, BASE will use the
Wednesday, April 28, 2021Berres Brothers Renews Partnership with Rainbow Hospice
Berres Brothers renews partnership with Rainbow: releases new coffee bag flavorFollowing the success of Rainbow Hospice Care’s 30th anniversary Rainbow Blend coffee last year, Rainbow and Berres Brothers Coffee have teamed up once again to create a private label of coffee for 2021.“When we first discussed doing a private label coffee for Rainbow Hospice I was a little skeptical about how it would do but was very excited to try,” said Pete Berres, Owner and President of Berres Brothers Coffee Roasters. “We
Monday, April 26, 2021Chamber Spotlight - Marissa Weidenfeller
What do you do professionally, and what do you love most about your career?I am currently the Communications & Community Engagement Specialist for the School District of Fort Atkinson. I am a Fort Schools Alumna, and I am passionate about helping the kids in our community succeed in life, whatever that may look like. I am very thankful for the opportunities Fort provided me growing up, and I hope I can pay it forward. We have a strong community and I want to play a part in maintaining and improving our
Wednesday, April 21, 2021Non-Profit Spotlight - BASE
Our April non-profit spotlight features Badgerland After School Enrichment Program, also known as BASE! BASE is committed to providing quality, out of school care that will inspire our local youth to be contributing, productive and responsible community members through intentional programming that supports positive character development and unique opportunities to grow as individuals. BASE currently offers after school programs for elementary school kids during the critical hours of 3-6pm in addition to
Tuesday, April 20, 2021Spacesaver Supports BASE with 2021 Corporate Donation
Spacesaver Supports BASE FORT ATKINSON, Wis. – Spacesaver recently made a $5,000 donation to Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) as part of their continued annual corporate sponsorship support. Spacesaver has supported BASE for many years with corporate sponsorships, event sponsorships and providing volunteer(s) for their board of directors, programs & special events. According to Executive Director Alicia Norris, BASE will use the sponsorship to support kids and families for their out of
Friday, April 16, 2021Five Star Antiques Joins Fort Chamber
Recent visitors to Fort Atkinson’s downtown may have noticed the ever-changing windows of a long-time retailer, Five Star Antiques & Vintage, now under new ownership. The sidewalk chalkboard reads “Three Floors of Cool Stuff”, and that is just what shoppers will find inside. Everything from toys, antiques, vintage and contemporary collectibles, furniture and home decor, books, clothing, sports collectibles, advertising, candy, affordable goods and unique finds are available from over 50 local
Thursday, April 15, 2021New Optometrist Begins at Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care
Doctor Kristin Moseman is a new optometrist at Davis Duehr Dean Eye Care in Fort Atkinson. Dr. Moseman received her degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. She is certified by Drug Enforcement Administration and Wisconsin Medical Examining Board. Dr. Moseman is accepting new patients - please call 920-563-8468 or visit ssmhealth.com to learn more.
Thursday, April 15, 2021Opportunities, Inc. receives WI Dept of Health Services Grant
Opportunities, Inc. receives WI Department of Health Services grant to provide COVID-19 Vaccination Community Outreach The state of Wisconsin expects to immunize approximately 80% of the eligible population at a rapid pace. To accomplish this goal, the Department of Health Services (DHS) awarded 6.3 million dollars to 101 organizations to engage in community outreach. Focus will be on education, encouragement and empowering people of diverse ability, background, and life circumstance to vaccinate and
Wednesday, April 14, 2021Nasco Supports Local Groups With Free Items
Nasco Supports Local Groups With Free ItemsFORT ATKINSON, Wis. – Back in November, Nasco contacted Badgerland After School Enrichment Program (BASE) about some products they wanted to donate. When Executive Director Alicia Norris stopped to look she knew immediately there was an opportunity to support many community groups with the 18 pallets of items Nasco was looking to donate. With the help of Nasco, BASE was able to coordinate a give away of the items to local groups including many non-profit
Wednesday, April 14, 2021No Mow May Initiative
Heart of the City proposed, and the City passed, a resolution to withhold enforcement of the mowing ordinance for the month of May to protect pollinators. The resolution, which passed on February 16, restricts the non-enforcement to backyards only. The City also designated some spots on city property to leave unmowed. Participation in the initiative is voluntary. Sign up by filling out this form. Participants are encouraged to put up a sign in their front yard noting that they are protecting
Tuesday, April 13, 2021Chamber Spotlight - Carrie Chisholm
What do you do professionally, and what do you love most about your career? For the last six years, I have served as the Executive Director and Board Secretary for the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. It’s the perfect combination of my previous experiences in tourism, education, healthcare, and business training. What I love most about it is the opportunity to connect people with challenges to people with solutions, and then to watch the magic happen. It’s a beautiful thing!What is your history with
Wednesday, March 24, 2021FCCU 2021 Shred Event Dates
FCCU Announces 2021 Shred Event Dates FORT ATKINSON – (March 24, 2021) Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) and Shred-It have partnered together to host on-site document destruction events to help their members and communities shred the threat of identity theft. “We consider the security of our members and communities a priority,” said Sue Johnson, CEO of FCCU. “Fraud and identity theft cases are on the rise nationally, and we want to do our part to help our communities protect their interests. Our
