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Tuesday, May 03, 2022Hupke Power Center joins the Fort Atkinson Chamber
Getting power equipment tune-ups is often a priority item on a homeowner’s spring task list. The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to introduce Hupke Power Center, an outdoor power equipment repair shop. Don and Dion Hupke, a father and son duo, opened their shop in June 2021.Combined, the Hupkes have over 30 years of experience in the trade, and work on all types of outdoor power equipment including chainsaws, riding mowers, push mowers, tillers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, log splitters,
Wednesday, April 27, 2022Fort Chamber Tourism Creates Rain-Activated Sidewalk Art
Many people use a rainy day for hunkering down inside: cozying up with a good book, working on indoor home projects, or taking a quick nap on the couch. With rain in the forecast, the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Department is hoping to influence people to change their plans and explore Fort Atkinson’s downtown, instead. Using water-repellant paint, the department has applied artistic stencils at various spots on the pavement throughout the downtown area. The goal surrounding this
Tuesday, April 26, 2022Lemonade Day Announces Stand Locations
Participants in this year’s Lemonade Day, a program of the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce, have just completed all of their workshops, with the final lesson focused on marketing and branding their lemonade stands. The marketing workshops were conducted by Marissa Weidenfeller, School District of Fort Atkinson Director of Communications; and Deilee Calvert, Calee Street Marketing owner. Students learned about logos, slogans, brand colors and themes. To date, participants have also learned how to
Friday, April 22, 2022Empowered Training & Wellness joins the Fort Atkinson Chamber
Empowered Training & Wellness, which recently opened an office in Fort Atkinson, has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. Owner Audra Rogneby founded Empowered Training & Wellness in February 2020 to offer personal and group fitness classes. The business is named for Rogneby’s mission to help others gain physical and mental confidence. As someone who struggled with body image issues, Rogneby studied Kinesiology in college, and learned that mental health is as important as physical strength and
Thursday, April 21, 2022MR Plumber Joins Fort Chamber
MR Plumber, a local plumbing contractor focusing on residential, commercial service and small remodels, has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. Owner Mario Rodriguez founded MR Plumber in June of 2017. The business name was chosen because of Rodriguez’s initials. MR Plumber services include tearing out tubs and installing showers, adding a basement bathroom, gas piping, cutting out and replacing leaking drain and water pipes, replacing and repairing water heaters, drain cleaning and
Wednesday, April 20, 2022Fort Chamber Welcomes Mr. Fixer Upper
Mr. Fixer Upper, a hometown handyman service, has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce.With 27 years in the construction industry, Jacob Stedman is hanging up his hard hat, but continuing to wear a tool belt to perform small home and business repairs and improvements. When it comes to smaller projects, Stedman can handle the “honey-do lists” around the house. He understands that home improvement and repair lists are never ending and is available to clients on a weekly basis if needed. Mr.
Friday, October 15, 20212021 Small Business Person of the Year Award
Each year, the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes a small business person on the basis of growth, staying power, business accomplishments, and community involvement. In 2020, we presented this same award virtually to Erin Patterson of Paddy Coughlin’s Pub. Erin was nominated last year for her perpetual enthusiasm in cross-promoting other small businesses and her creativity in delivering quality customer service, even while her business was closed. Erin and her husband Mitch also opened
Friday, October 15, 20212021 Tourism Counts Award
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce “Tourism Counts” Award is presented to an individual, business, or organization who, by their leadership and efforts, have made a difference in the promotion and development of tourism in our area. The name of the award reflects the tourism commissions’ desire to impress upon the community that tourism does count in the bigger economic picture, and that it does impact the vitality of our city.Last year, our Fall Open House took place virtually, and we recognized
