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Member Matters |
May 2025 |
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Chamber News |
Move Your Business into the Spotlight |
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Get noticed with an ad in the latest Oshkosh Chamber Map.The Oshkosh Chamber will be collaborating on the new map with national publisher, NovoPrint USA, Inc. The new map will be updated to reflect our growth and showcase our beautiful, progressive community!
As an advertiser, your business will reach more than 6,000 individuals through a low-cost-per-view advertising and will be positioned as a community leader and community supporter. In addition to printed distribution, the map will also be available in digital form, hosted online by NovoPrint and the Oshkosh Chamber’s website. The digital copy will give your business added views further extending the exposure of your advertising message.
To find out more and to reserve your placement today contact Jen Salfer, our NovoPrint representative, at (262) 212 9260 or email at jen@novoprint.com |
A New Opportunity For Oshkosh Chamber Members |
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The Oshkosh Chamber is launching it's "Member Spotlight" opportunity for all members. Any and all members can apply each month and all applicants will be voted on by Oshkosh Chamber representatives on the following criteria:
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Splash Into Summer Membership |
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Listen to this weeks updates from Bob Burnell-veteran new broadcaster and long-time voice of "Its Newsworthy" |
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Get to know other people at the Oshkosh Chamber with our newest networking opportunity, Oshkosh Chamber Network Builder, presented by Elsewhere Market & Coffee House + Rise & Grind! |
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Economic Development |
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WISCONSIN and US EMPLOYMENT DATA
Wisconsin’s March unemployment rate ticked down a notch to 3.7 percent after posting a 3.8 percent rate in February. It’s higher than the March 2024 unemployment rate of 3.5 percent. In March, there were 3,040,169 state residents working compared with 3,055,712 during the same month last year, a loss of more than 15,500 jobs statewide. The national unemployment rate for March was 4.2 percent, a steady decline from the February jobless rate of 4.5 percent. |
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OSHKOSH MARCH 2025 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES
The unemployment rate in Oshkosh decreased slightly in March 2025, bucking the trend among most communities where unemployment rates increased from a year ago, as reported by Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. |
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CITY OF OSHKOSH EMPLOYMENT DATA
The city’s unemployment rate for March was 2.9 percent, holding steady with the February mark and just a notch below the March 2024 rate of 3.0 percent. Oshkosh recorded total employment of 34,250 in March, an increase of nearly 450 positions from the same time a year ago. Total labor force numbers in March were 35,278 workers, a decrease of more than 400 available workers from March 2024. |
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WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYMENT DATA Winnebago County’s unemployment rate for March was 3.1 percent, down slightly from 3.2 percent in February but up a tick from the 3.0 percent rate posted in March 2024. Total employment of 89,458 positions across Winnebago County was down more than 900 jobs from March 2024 employment numbers of 90,359. Winnebago County’s overall labor force. |
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If you’d like more information or have questions about this data, please contact Sean Fitzgerald, Economic Development Director for the Oshkosh Chamber, at sean@oshkoshchamber.com or call 920.303.2265, ext. 20. |
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Advocacy |
From The U.S. Chamber Of Commerce
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A new U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey reveals overwhelming public support for making the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) permanent. Absent congressional action, most of the pro-growth reforms in the TCJA will expire at the end of this year and trigger the largest tax increase in American history. |
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Education & Talent Development |
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Education Advocacy Shannon Seaman, our Education, Talent and Tecnology Development Director, spent Tuesday, April 29th in Wausau testifying to the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee with OASD Superintendent Bryan Davis, and Executive Director of Business Services, Drew Niehans, advocating for increased funding for special education. Public schools in Wisconsin currently are reimbursed only 29% of any additional costs associated with services needed in educating students with special needs. School districts across the state are asking for an increase up to 60% to help offset the large transfers from their general funds that currently need to happen to support the special education program. (Waiting for approval, photo and a quote form Bryan Davis on this yet)
Adopt-A -School Program We are working with the OASD to continue matching schools with our local businesses! If you would be interested in learning more about adopting one of our amazing available schools, please reach out to Shannon Seaman at shannon@oshkoshchamber.com to learn more! Already matched up? We would love your stories, feedback, and input so we can do a spotlight on your connection! Not looking to adopt, but interested in helping... We have options for you as well! |
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Student Talent Track Approximately 20-25 students from our local high schools will be attending the Fox Valley Workforce Development's Oshkosh Employment Fair on May 7th with resumes in hand to look for career worthy jobs after graduation or possible Youth Apprenticeship opportunities! They will also have the opportunity to apply while on-site in our staffed application center. If you know a student who would benefit from joining us, please have them email shannon@oshkoshchamber.com. Hope to see you all there! |
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Mindset Leadership Program- New Leadership Skills Program Offered by the Oshkosh Chamber
Are you a new or mid-level manager looking to grow into a confident, respected leader? Join chambers across the country in this powerful masterclass in leadership development designed to help you lead with impact, inspire your team, and drive meaningful culture change. This in-person Mindset Leadership Program features Better Culture’s proven Seven Principles of Leadership, built around the core elements that define great leaders:
Program Details
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Amplify |
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Our 10th annual Amplify IT "big" event was held on April 8th at the UWO Culver Family Welcome Center! We had 120+ registered guests join us in learning about What is Next in AI. The program was a great mix of information and demonstrations teaching us about everything from machine learning in a manufacturing setting to incredible applications of AI being used in Healthcare education. A huge thank you to our major event sponsors, Smart IS, New Resources Consulting, UWO, Sadoff E-Recycling & Data Destruction, Wipfli, Lincoln Labs, and FVTC. We are already brainstorming for next year! |
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Business Briefs & Press Releases |
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Send your Press Releases and Business Briefs to grace@oshkoshchamber.com to have them included in next months Member Matters |
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New Members & Renewals |
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5Gbenefits Aegis Financial Ams Hospitality Ansay & Associates Bay Title & Abstract Behnke Financial Group, LLC Belville & Associates Blackstone Metal Works Bon Voyage Boutique Travel Boys & Girls Club of Oshkosh Bright Orthodontics Cedar Yard Greetings Cereset City Of Oshkosh Covetrus Software Crownpoint Health Advisors Culver's Of Oshkosh - S. Koeller Culvers True Blue Dreams Dairyland Dust Busters Discher Architectural Millwork DJ’s Insect Control Dockside Tavern Don's Auto Body Dowling Construction Dreams Of Jeanne, LLC - Wellness Advocate Edward Jones F.N. Sheppard & Co Fifth Ward Brewing Co Fin 'N & Feather Floorquest G Reinke and Company Gannett Newspapers / Oshkosh Northwestern Girbau North America GMS Gordon Flesch Company Grabner Glass Herrling Clark Honkamp P.C. J.G. Custom Cabinetry & Design James Chitwood James Mather Jersey Mike's Subs JWA Insurance Service Kerberrose, S.C. Kitz & Pfeil Konrad-Behlman Funeral Homes & Crematory Linda Nadolske Lowes Of Oshkosh |
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Memories On Market Gallery Mike's Place Family Restaurant Nova Care Oshkosh Coil Spring Oshkosh Complete Dentistry Oshkosh Convention & Visitors Bureau O-Town Iron Partners Inspection Paul L. Jansen and Son, Inc Pfefferle Companies Pickles And Bags R.J. Albright Construction Rawhide Youth Services Reformed Beauty LLC RLJ Dental Ryf Heating Rhyme Sadoff Iron Schmitt Title, LLC Schwab (First Weber) Security Luebke Roofing Serv-Ice Servicemaster Restoration Services Silver Star Sonex LLC Spare Space Self Storage Sparkle Wash Star Protection and Patrol Sunbelt Rentals Team Winnebagoland The Hangar Bar & Grill The Original Steaks and Hoagies Theda Care T-Mobile Touch Of Health and Wellness Unity Hospice Vivid Orthodontics Waterstone Mortgage Wolf River Expo Services Your Boat Club |
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Member Benefits & More |
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A printable, pre-activated prescription savings card for Oshkosh Chamber members. Everyone is eligible to save up to 75% on prescriptions with no paperwork to fill out and no limits on usage. It even covers many pet prescriptions! |
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Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce members have access to high-quality health care coverage at an exclusive, cost-effective premium through Network Health.
Contact your health insurance agent or call 800-276-8004 to learn more about the exclusive premium discount through Network Health. |
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Oshkosh Chamber Members will receive up to (3) free months of service plus an Oshkosh Chamber Gift Certificate when they sign up for services.
Contact NTD at inquiry@ntdcorp.com for a custom quote, tailored to your business needs. You can also check them out at www.ntd.net. |
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