Heart Of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce

CyberOne Data As a business owner, determining the right location for a data center is no small feat. There are innumerable factors to consider but there are a few that stand out: operating costs, capital costs, electrical and ISP reliability, natural disaster potential and the general business climate. Let’s look at each of these in more detail to see why central Wisconsin was our choice. Operating Costs While insurance, lease payments and ISP connectivity are considerable, one of the highest costs to a data center is energy consumption. It’s no secret that Wisconsin has some of the coldest weather in the United States. In fact, on average Wisconsin ranks 43rd for average temperature in the 50 states. How does that translate to lower operating costs for a data center? Simple. Less data center cooling means less electricity being used. And less consumption of electricity for cooling purposes means lower bills (full disclosure: I may be oversimplifying the argument but you get ...

Chamber Membership: A Nice Bonus for Employees If you’re a chamber member, you may not give a lot of thought as to what that means for your employees but there are a lot of benefits for them as well. 1.     Lunch and Learns Chambers host Lunch and Learns and other seminars on topics such as social media and personal branding. These topics can be worthwhile for your employees. You can even use it as a free or inexpensive form of professional development. Don’t assume your employees know about these perks. Circulate the learning schedule among your employees. This is an effective way to get even more value from your chamber membership. Many younger employees are looking for ways to boost their skills and these sessions are a quick and easy source for learning. 2.     Discounts on Events Another benefit your employees may not be aware of is discounts on tickets to chamber events. Oftentimes, the chamber offers dis...

You are invited! 17 th  Annual Downtown Grand Affair Sunday, September 10 th , 2017 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Heart of Wisconsin celebrates the gorgeous autumn season with music, food, children’s activities and more! The festivities will be located on West Grand Avenue and adjacent side streets. All types of vendors are accepted including arts and crafts, antiques, food and farm market produce. Another opportunity is to participate as a Grand Affair sponsor. Get your business front and center with an Autumn Sponsorship or support your community from the slide lines with a Fall Sponsorship. Event Calendar  Sponsorship/Booth Forms   Event Highlights Arts & Crafts Live Music  &  Food Vendors Beer Tent Car Show Farmers Market Kids Activities New this year! For only $1.00 you can take home  your very own Grand Affair Can Koozie.

If your business is seasonal, it probably feels a lot like feast or famine. You may love your seasonal crowds but hate the fear you won’t last long enough to see your next one. Seasonal businesses or businesses in towns with a seasonal draw struggle with year-round consistent revenue. While you might not ever achieve revenue equality throughout every month, a chamber membership can help you see a little steadier monthly income. Here’s how: 1.     A Chamber Is Often the First Place Visitors Stop Many visitors are conditioned to stop in at the chamber or the visitor’s bureau for information. While a chamber may answer questions about all businesses, it gives preference to its members. Being a chamber member can cause you to make the short list when the chamber staff are asked to give recommendations.   2.     They Host Cash Mobs Chambers often host cash mobs for members. A cash mob is an event where the chamber invites people to visit a ...