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Monday, October 18, 2021Piper Mae Women’s Boutique Opens in Fort
The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony for Piper Mae, a women’s clothing boutique in downtown Fort Atkinson, on October 16, for their grand opening event. Sisters and co-owners Sarah Jones and Beth Costa realized an opportunity to fill a need in a small town with few clothing options. Big box stores in other cities did not offer the unique styles they sought within a budget they could afford. The options provided at Piper Mae are intended to do both: make shoppers look and
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
Thursday, October 14, 2021Earth’s Approval Mobile Notary Joins Fort Chamber
Earth’s Approval Mobile Notary is a convenient notary service that has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce. Established in 2020, Earth’s Approval Mobile Notary offers a full range of notary services with the added benefit of in-person appointments at client locations throughout Jefferson County and the surrounding areas. The name of the business comes from the owner’s love and appreciation of the natural world, and for the ability to use his business to benefit other worthy organizations,
