Chamber of Commerce - Fennimore, Wisconsin

The Fennimore Chamber of Commerce holds three membership meetings each year. The Fennimore Chamber Board meets the first Monday of each month. Call the Promotions Coordinator's office for details 608-822-3599. Chamber of Commerce directory of members.

Fennimore Citizen of the Year

The Fennimore Chamber of Commerce has been recognizing Fennimore area volunteers since 1981. The Chamber is pleased to carry on the proud tradition and encourages the public to nominate their favorite citizen. Please return your nomination form by July 10. You may download the Chamber Citizen of the Year nomination form.

The Citizens of the Year will be recognized during the Chamber's Chicken BBQ which will be held in Memorial Park on Tuesday, July 21. The 2009 Citizens of the Year committee members include Steve Birkett, Sheila Ruchti and Correne Morgan.

Here is more information on the Chamber Citizen of the Year recognition including a list or previous honorees.

Fennimore City Wide Garage & Sidewalk Sales

The Fennimore Chamber of Commerce sponsors the citywide garage sales each year on the Friday and Saturday one week prior to Memorial Day weekend. Registration begins in April. Contact the Promotions Coordinator's office for additional information promo@fennimore.com or 608-822-3599.

Fennimore Bucks

Fennimore Bucks can be purchased at the Promotions Coordinator’s Office or by contacting Linda Parrish 608-822-3599 during regular business hours (Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) For your convenience, you can also order Fennimore Bucks through the mail by completing this order form and mailing the form along with your check to the address listed. The Fennimore Bucks will be sent to you via mail. Please indicate if you need them by a specific date. Thank you!

Chamber Membership

The Fennimore Chamber is always looking for new members! Please read this Chamber Invitation

to learn more about the benefits of being a Chamber member. An invoice is included for your convenience.

Membership Invoice

Please remit by January 31, 2009.

Fennimore Chamber of Commerce 2009 Officers:

President - Mindy Krantz, Serendipity Salon & Day Spa, 608-822-3588

Vice President - Steve Birkett, Birkett Chiropractic, 608-822-3260

Secretary - Heather McLean, Southwest Opportunity Center, 608-732-4931 (cell)

Treasurer - Jeri Novinska, Rainbow Cleaners, 608-822-6200 (w)

Board members - Pam Kreul, Steve Lendosky, Jon Miles, Correne Morgan, Brent Sheckler, Jim Stoeffler

Past-President - Steve Lendosky, Brechler-Lendosky Group LLC, 608-822-6111 serves on the board as the advisor and is also a board member. Read Steve Lendosky's letter on Let Chamber membership help promote your business.

Read Brent Sheckler's letter on Why your business should be a Chamber member.

Office staff - Linda Parrish (e-mail)

2009 Membership Meeting Dates:

February 12, April 9 and October 15, 2009 - meeting notices are sent to chamber members prior to the meeting, call for details. Reservations for the meeting should be made no later than the Friday prior to the meeting. Call the Chamber for details at 822-3599.

Here are some advantages of participating in the Chamber:

Place your business in the Chamber membership directory- a widely used business reference for the Fennimore area. Chamber Business Directory.

Align your company with Fennimore's most involved and successful business people - Chamber members.

Receive the Chamber's newsletter, full of news and information.

Tackle the problems businesses face using the Chamber as your business advocate.

Involve yourself with Chamber activities- involvement adds value to your membership and creates opportunities for you to market your company to other members.

Communicate with other members at Chamber functions.

Inform yourself and others about the Fennimore area through our publications and reference materials.

Promote your company's product or services at Chamber functions.

Acknowledge your participation in the business community by displaying your Chamber membership certificate.

Take part in building a stronger Chamber, which in turn makes a stronger community.

Educate your employees on the purpose of the Fennimore Chamber of Commerce and the ways it serves the area and its businesses.