Monthly Business Briefing

Our Monthly Business Briefing is a free event open to members and non members.  Registration not required but will make sure you receive any updates related to the event.  

Our Educational Topic for July is Youth Apprenticeship.  
We'll hold a 30 minute roundtable discussion followed by Q/A.
Expert Panel Members include;

Austin Hofer, DeForest Area School District College and Career Readiness Program Coordinator
Becky Kickert, Director of Development, Workforce Development Board of South Central WI.  
Bernie Degenhardt, VP US Operations, EVCO Plastics
Matt Browne, Project Manager, Lake City Glass
Ashley Dobbertin, HR Generalist, MUZA Sheet Metal


Our Monthly Events focus on providing value to our members and area businesses while also providing a chance for business leaders to meet and connect.  Sponsor one of these events to get a chance to present to attendees, on your chosen topic, support The Chamber, and build brand recognition all at the same time!  You can also sign up to be an educator for a Chamber preferred topic.  Format is 30 minute check in and networking, 30 minutes of sponsors and Chamber addresses, and 30 minutes for an educational speaker.  You’re welcome to stay and network after presentations.

Sponsorships keep our events free!

• Tip of the Month Sponsor ($125) – 1 per month
  • 2 Minute presentation at the event during your month of sponsorship
  • Logo on event website page

• Monthly Sponsor (Provide meeting location or pay for room cost of meeting) – 1 per month
  • 2 Minute presentation at event
  • Opportunity to provide handouts
  • Recognition during Chamber Remarks
  • Logo on website and in email newsletter
• Presenting Sponsor ($1000) – 1 per month
  • Industry Exclusive sponsor for said event
  • 10 Minutes to present to attendees during event
  • Opportunity to provide handouts
  • Recognition during Chamber Remarks
  • Logo on signage at event
  • Logo on website and in email newsletter
  • Recognition on Social Media platforms (Facebook and LinkedIn).
  • Chamber will provide Projector, screen, microphone, laptop if requested

• Business Listing on Google: Techniques and tips

• Social Media posting for Businesses
• Workforce Development
• Small Business Tools; SBA Lending, Traditional Commercial Lending, Business Banking
• Development Roundtable: Learn the process involved with a proposal in our community
• Small Business Ownership
• Don’t see an idea for a topic here?  We’d love your input!