SOUTH MILWAUKEE ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE



Up & Coming ● Calendar of Events

Tuesday, January 19 – Location Changed

South Milwaukee Public Library

1907 10th Avenue

11:00a.m. – Officers/Directors Meeting

Noon – Board of Directors/Members Meeting

Bring Your Own Lunch

Tuesday, February 16

Tri City National Bank

2115 10th Avenue

11:00a.m. – Officers/Directors Meeting

Noon – Board of Directors/Members Meeting

Bring Your Own Lunch

Spring Social – April 16, 2010

Mark your calendar to attend the South Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce Spring Social & Awards Dinner on Friday, April 16 at Pulaski Inn, 3900 East Pulaski Avenue in Cudahy.

The Social provides a great opportunity to network and socialize with business owners and community leaders. The event will include a silent auction featuring specialty gift items and service certificates from area businesses.

Silent Auction donations could pertain to your business, be an item purchased from a store or gift certificate purchased on your behalf. Monetary donations are also accepted. Contact the Chamber Office to make arrangements to have your Silent Auction donation picked up.

Attention Members!!

Promote your business by having your business card displayed in the card holder at the South Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce office located at City Hall. Mail your business cards to SMCC, 2424 15th Avenue, P.O. Box 207, South Milwaukee, WI 53172.

Ornaments Discounted

Now is a great time to pick up Treasured Scenes Ornaments. The 2009 ornament sells for $10.00 and previous years are $8.00. Ornaments can be purchased at Parkway Floral, 1001 Milwaukee Avenue, or the Chamber office located at City Hall.

2010 Treasured Scene Ornament

The South Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce wants to hear from you! Let us know what you would like to see highlighted on the 2010 Treasured Scene Ornament. Contact the Chamber Office with your input

Light Up South Milwaukee

Your donations keep the City of South Milwaukee bright and highly decorated during the holiday season. With your continued support, we can indeed have our downtown area illuminated during the holiday season.

Contributions can be mailed to Light-Up Campaign Chairperson Donn Powers @ Donn Powers Jewelers, 2110 10th Avenue, South Milw., WI 53172, or the Chamber Office. Checks should be made payable to SMCC.

No contribution is too small!

Need Extra Cash?

Interested in earning some extra cash? Apply now to be a census taker! Work up to 40 hours per week in a temporary, part-time job with the 2010 Census and enjoy good pay, flexible hours, and mileage reimbursement. Contact recruiter Joe Hoeller at 414-944-0650 or 414-379-6676 or for more information, visit .

Member news for the February Newsletter must be submitted to the Chamber Office by January 20.

SOUTH MILWAUKEE Chamber OF COMMERCE OFFICERS - 2010

President…………………..….…….Bryan Lorentzen

Vice-President……………...…………Robert Pfeiffer

Treasurer…………….…………………Allen Wegner

Executive Secretary…….………..…..Melissa Martin

Past President………………………...….Ellen Lichte

3-Year Board……………………………Joyce Bulley

3-Year Board………………….…………..Linda Ryan

3-Year Board………………….………..John Haslam

2-Year board……………………………Chris Daniels

2-Year Board………………..……Edward Magnuson

2-Year board……………………………Donn Powers

1-Year Board …………...…….…..…Michele Klemm

1-Year Board……………….….…….Mark Nicholson

South Shore Business Education Seminars

South Milwaukee, St. Francis, and Cudahy and the UWM Small Business Development Center are partnering to offer local businesses education seminars on key small business issues. The two-hour seminars are partially funded by a special SBA grant and offered at a nominal registration fee. Seminars are presented by business professionals considered experts in their field. Any small business located in Milwaukee County and in business prior to June 2008 is eligible to attend the seminar.

The January topic is Using Financial Statements to Improve Your Profitability.

Date: Friday, January 15, 2010

Time: 7:30a.m.-9:30a.m.

Continental Breakfast at 7:00a.m.

Location: St. Francis Library

4230 S. Nicholson Ave., St. Francis

Presenter: Nolan Accounting Center

Fee: $10 for Chamber of Commerce members

$20 for non-members

Seminar #: 5150-1005

To Register: Call the UWM School of Continuing Education at 414-227-3098

Registration Deadline: January 12, 2010

The March topic is Website Strategies.

Date: Friday, March 12, 2010

Time: 7:30a.m.-9:30a.m.

Continental Breakfast at 7:00a.m.

Location: The Pulaski Inn

3900 East Pulaski Ave., Cudahy

Presenter: Top Floor Technologies

Fee: $10 for Chamber of Commerce members

$20 for non-members

Seminar #: 5150-1007

To Register: Call the UWM School of Continuing Education at 414-227-3098

Registration Deadline: March 9, 2010

Visit the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center website at for upcoming shows and performances.

Congratulations –

Diamond Winner Revealed!

The holder of the “Diamond Pouch” from the Spring Social has been revealed! Donn Powers of Donn Powers Jeweler, placed a “Diamond Pouch” at each table setting – one pouch contained a diamond valued at over $500.00. Jill Shelenske turned in her pouch to discover she actually held the valuable item. Congratulations!

SM Library Book Sale

The Friends of South Milwaukee Public Library will be selling used books – come and find some great bargains! The South Milwaukee Library is located at 1907 10th Avenue. The Monday morning sales will be held February 1, and March 1 from 9:30-11:00a.m. The next Saturday sale will be April 10 from 9:30a.m. to 3:00p.m

Historical Society Dinner

The South Milwaukee Historical Society’s Annual Dinner will be held on Saturday, February 13. Details to follow.

Dance at American Legion Post #27

Enjoy dancing? Stop in and dance every Tuesday (except holidays) from 1:00-4:00p.m. at the American Legion Post 27, 920 Monroe Avenue in South Milwaukee. Music is by Dick Talatzko with Roger Boll or Gary Frank. Cost $5.00 per person. Contact Bernice at 762-5349 if you have any questions. The dance is sponsored by the South Shore Noon Lions.

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Newsletter

January 2010 2009 2009June 2009

South Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce

2424 15th Avenue, P.O. Box 207

South Milwaukee, WI 53172

Phone: 414-762-2222, ext. 141

Email: laurac@

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HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10a.m.–1p.m.

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