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Tuesday, November 06, 2018PRESS RELEASE Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Wisconsin along with more than 270 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the country has changed its branding and has revealed a new logo. At the same time we are announcing the merger of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rock, Walworth and Jefferson Counties with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dodge County and Watertown Area. This merger ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, General News Article, Press ReleaseWednesday, October 31, 2018NASHVILLE, Tn. (June 25, 2018) – Endeavor Business Media, a publishing and communications company, based in Nashville, Tenn, today announced that it has acquired the B2B assets of SouthComm Business Media, including publications, website portals and trade shows for an undisclosed amount. Most of the SouthComm staff has been retained by Endeavor.“I am thrilled to have so many quality people from ...read moreCategories: Community, General News ArticleThursday, October 11, 2018The Boys and Girls Club of Fort Atkinson has announced plans to become its own local community organization called Badgerland After School Enrichment (BASE) and end its affiliation with the Boys and Girls Club of America. In Fort Atkinson, Boys and Girls Club programs are in session at the four public elementary schools from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout the school year. There ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Economic, 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
Tuesday, October 02, 2018Fort Atkinson Celebrates National Manufacturing Month Manufacturing Day, which takes place nationwide on Friday, October 5, is a celebration of all things manufacturing and is designed to inspire the next generation of manufacturers. In addition to celebrating Manufacturing Day, Wisconsin designates the whole month of October as Manufacturing Month. The Fort Atkinson Area ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Chamber, Economic, Press Release
Friday, September 28, 2018A multimillion-dollar hotel and conference center facility has opened on Fort Atkinson’s northwest side. The 83-room Country Inn & Suites hotel with meeting and convention space for up to 250 people is located at 1650 Doris Drive between the Holiday Inn Express and Fort HealthCare Clinic. “We are excited to make an impact on Fort Atkinson and be the first to open a new hotel in nearly two ...read moreCategories: Economic, Press Release
Thursday, August 23, 2018Crown of Life Christian Academy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the conclusion of its first full day of classes at Fort Atkinson’s Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church on Wednesday. “Our vision for this academy is to provide Christ-centered education that achieves excellence,” Dean of Students Matthew Oppermann said. “We are ecstatic to let the community in on our vision. I can’t stress that ...read moreCategories: Education, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 14, 2018Jefferson County Literacy Council Encourages Tutor Recruitment Jefferson, WI (August 13, 2018) — In Jefferson County, roughly 30 adults and children are waiting for help because there aren’t enough tutors. Jefferson County Literacy Council and other Wisconsin Literacy members join Literacy Can’t Wait, a volunteer tutor recruitment drive that encourages local residents to give two hours a week ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Education
Tuesday, July 24, 2018Fort Chamber welcomes Crown of Life Christian Academy Crown of Life Christian Academy provides Christ-centered education for 2K through 8th-grade students in Fort Atkinson and the surrounding communities. The Academy’s mission is to serve its community through the proclamation of God’s Word, the pursuit of academic excellence, and the establishment of meaningful relationships with the ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Education, Press Release
Monday, July 23, 2018Ribbon snipped at Rustic Smokehouse By Ryan Whisner rwhisner@dailyunion.com The Rustic Smokehouse and Bar in Fort Atkinson held its formal grand-opening celebration this past weekend. Located at the former Stockade Restaurant building on Fort Atkinson’s northwest side, the smokehouse has operated for about seven months. It marks the third restaurant in the Fort Atkinson community owned within ...read moreCategories: Community, Chamber, Press Release
Wednesday, July 18, 2018Fort Chamber Welcomes Meridian as New Member The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member Meridian, a full-service commercial print, design, and marketing company with offices in Janesville. Meridian creates and delivers robust communication solutions, supporting end-to-end print and marketing collateral management programs. A new service being offered is large-format ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press ReleaseThursday, June 28, 2018Cash Store Joins the Fort Chamber The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new member, The Cash Store. The Cash Store has been in Fort Atkinson for 14 years. Providing short term cash loans, there are options to assist with any situation. Known for excellent customer service, employees of The Cash Store treat everyone with dignity and understand that, in a pinch, a little ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Tuesday, June 26, 2018Ott Schweitzer Distributing Join the Fort Chamber The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Ott Schweitzer Distributing to the business community. Owner, Steve Bysted is the third-generation of his family to manage the business established in 1952. Ott Schweitzer has been servicing Jefferson County since 1998, but also serves Rock, Dodge and part of Waukesha and Washington ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Wednesday, June 13, 2018Revitalization Loan Offered by Fort Chamber The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support economic development efforts through its Revitalization Loan program. Five local financial institutions partner to provide funding for exterior improvements to properties used for business purposes. The business owner at 211 South Main Street is the most recent recipient of this ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, June 11, 2018Project LEAD dedicates Fort Atkinson's Riverwalk PlazaBy Randall Dullum rdullum@dailyunion.com | Posted: Monday, June 11, 2018 6:00 am Project LEAD XXX, the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce’s 30th community leadership class, dedicated Riverfront Plaza on Saturday. Overlooking the Rock River in downtown Fort Atkinson, Project LEAD raised $60,000 in two months to give the pocket park new ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Economic, General News Article, Community, Education
Thursday, June 07, 2018New Business Gel Nails Joins Fort Chamber A new salon specializing in manicures and pedicures has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. At the ribbon cutting, owners Sheldon Peterson and Nancy Nguyen explained how they had been looking to open their business away from the rush of the Twin Cities. After meeting the locals and receiving a friendly welcome in Fort Atkinson, they ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Friday, May 11, 2018Lucky B Auto Body Joins Fort Chamber The Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new member, Lucky B Auto Body, a full-service, auto body repair and restoration shop. The business excels in repairs and repaint jobs and is happy to work with any insurance company. Having served the community for over 37 years, new clients are always welcome and free estimates are provided. ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Wednesday, May 09, 2018Care Wisconsin Joins Fort Chamber The Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome new member, Care Wisconsin, a non-profit managed care organization that matches frail seniors and people with physical and intellectual disabilities to the health and long-term care support and services they need. Their mission is to help their members live as independently as possible, and they serve ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Wednesday, May 09, 2018Johnson and Sons Paving Joins Fort Chamber The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome Johnson and Sons Paving. Based in Lannon, Wisconsin, Johnson and Sons Paving has been in business since 2014 as a commercial asphalt paving contractor. Whether you are looking for crack filling and seal coating, excavation and paving, or a running track and a tennis court, Johnson and ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Wednesday, March 14, 2018Nomadic Joins Fort Chamber The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to welcome Nomadic to the Fort Atkinson Community. Owner and chef, Paul Christianson, has traveled the world and was always fascinated with the different foods each culture provided. His dreams have become reality now being able to provide international foods to the Fort Atkinson community. After your meal, be ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release
Friday, February 09, 2018Fort Chamber Welcomes Kiwanis Club of Fort Atkinson Chamber Ambassador Coral Becker welcomes Jack Rice, Membership Chair, and Ryan Huber, President Elect, of the Fort Atkinson Kiwanis Club, to the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. The Kiwanis Club is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. The Fort Atkinson Club was ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Community, Press Release
Thursday, January 11, 2018Fort Chamber Welcomes The Victorian of Cambridge The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed The Victorian of Cambridge, a historic home located in the heart of Cambridge. Owners, Carol and Joe Sapienza, have renovated the entire home into a vacation rental. With two full apartment complexes, they can accommodate up to 13 guests. Along with all the amenities of home, a beautiful ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Press Release