Chamber News

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Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Empowered Training & Wellness Celebrates First Year at New Storefront The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Empowered Training & Wellness hosted a ribbon cutting on May 25th to celebrate the business’s first year at their new storefront.   Audra Rogneby started her wellness and coaching business in her garage and eventually moved to a space on Main Street. However, due to rapid growth, ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release
Thursday, June 01, 2023
FORT ATKINSON, WI – Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) proudly announces its participation in the Buy Local Spend Local movement, an initiative aimed at supporting local businesses and fostering a thriving local economy. By joining this movement, FCCU reaffirms its commitment to the community it serves and encourages its members to shop locally.The Buy Local Spend Local movement focuses on ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Senior Farmers’ Market Vouchers for Jefferson County –2023!ADRC of Jefferson Co. will be at: Fort Atkinson Sr. Centeron June 9th at 10a-12nThe Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides eligible seniors with vouchers to use at area farmers’ markets and participating roadside stands to purchase fruits, vegetables, and herbs.  You must be 60 years of age or older (or a Native ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
The deadline has been extended for applications for the City of Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy. Applications are due June 7 at 5 p.m. There are still a few spots available in this valuable class, designed to provide insight into City operations. The program is open to all City of Fort Atkinson residents of voting age and will provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about City ...read more
Categories: Political, Press Release
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Wedl’s Hamburger Stand & Ice Cream Parlor Joins Fort Chamber. Wedl's Hamburger Stand, a historic fast-causal restaurant located in Jefferson, WI has joined the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce.  Since 1916, Wedl's Hamburger Stand has been famous for its classic slider-style hamburgers and cheeseburgers, which are served with fried onions and pickles on a warm bun. Located on the corner of ...read more
Categories: New Chamber Member, Chamber, Press Release
Monday, May 22, 2023
Register now for the Trivia Contest at the Hoard Historical Museum on Friday, June 16 from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. The event is open to teams of 5 -8 people. To register, contact the Hoard Historical Museum at 920-397-9914. Registration is $80 a team; $60 a team for members and Business Patrons of the Museum and Fort Atkinson Historical Society. To qualify for the reduced members-only pricing, only ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, May 19, 2023
Optiv's Alison Griedl Joins Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce   The Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Alison Griedl from Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, to its list of members. Alison Griedl brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the field of cybersecurity, further enhancing the Chamber's commitment to supporting businesses in the ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Press Release, New Chamber Member
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
FORT ATKINSON, WI— Fort Community Credit Union (FCCU) will be holding their annual brat cookout fundraiser on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00am to 2:30pm (or until sold out) at the FCCU Main Branch on Madison Ave. All proceeds will be donated to the Jefferson County Cancer Coalition (JCCC), a local, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that offers financial assistance to cancer patients and their ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
FORT ATKINSON, WI – The 32nd Annual Ernie Pope Art Show will be displayed in the windows of downtown businesses as a walkable art exhibition on Main St from May 16th to May 31st.  15 students from each art teacher in the School District of Fort Atkinson and St. Joseph’s Catholic School were chosen to have their artwork on display to recognize their creativity, talent, and hard work. Mediums of ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, May 12, 2023
The Economic Development Commission, on behalf of the City of Fort Atkinson, has awarded a Capital Catalyst Revolving Loan to Oak Tree Child and Family Services to be located at 511 Madison Ave. Oak Tree Child and Family Services received a $100,000 loan through this program on May 11. Oak Tree Child and Family Services was founded in October of 2016, as a private practice mental health ...read more
Categories: Economic, Press Release
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Cambridge, WI - The charming village of Cambridge is making history with the very first Mocktail Walk in the state of Wisconsin - and what appears to be the first event of its kind in the entire United States - on Thursday evening, May 18th. Modeled after the traditional “wine walk,” guests will stroll through historic downtown Cambridge and enjoy late night shopping hours at local boutiques, gift ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, May 08, 2023
The City of Fort Atkinson is accepting applications for the Local Government Academy. Open to all City of Fort Atkinson residents of voting age, the Fort Atkinson Local Government Academy provides a hands-on opportunity for residents to learn more about City operations and services, widen community relationships, develop leadership skills and identify opportunities to apply leadership skills in ...read more
Categories: Political, Press Release
Friday, April 28, 2023
The Department of Transportation will begin work on a road construction project on U.S. Highway 12 through the City of Fort Atkinson from Madison Ave. to County Highway M. The work is scheduled to start May 1, weather permitting. The road will remain open during construction with flagging operations in place. The project will include the milling and overlay of U.S. Highway 12 along with the ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Friday, March 24, 2023
The Fort Atkinson Annual Holiday Parade organized by the Fort Atkinson Area Chamber of Commerce evokes fond memories of candy, lights, warm blankets, and Santa. It’s truly a special way to kick off a special time of the year. This year, however, the Chamber needs to announce a permanent date change to the Holiday Parade. Starting in 2023, the Holiday Parade will be switching from the second ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Chamber