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Oshkosh Chamber Announces Support of OASD 2025 Referendum
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Oshkosh Chamber Board of Directors unanimously voted to support Oshkosh Area School District’s 2025 Phase 2 Facilities Consolidation Referendum that will appear on the April 1 ballot.
The school district is asking voters to approve a $197.8 million capital referendum. This referendum focuses on the district’s facilities consolidation plan, prioritizing student safety and improving learning spaces while maintaining a zero-dollar tax increase to the debt levy. If approved by voters, the referendum would allow the district to:
The Oshkosh Chamber Board of Directors acknowledged that the referendum would allow OASD to build, consolidate, and improve our current educational facilities to prepare Oshkosh students for future success and keep Oshkosh at the forefront of regional workforce success. The Board of Directors also noted the passage of the Phase 2 Facilities referendum will help OASD stay competitive and continue to be a leader in education throughout the Fox Valley region.
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2025 Business Outlook Survey Results
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What are local business leaders anticipating in Oshkosh for 2025? That is the question we asked local CEOs, business managers, and owners. While it is impossible to predict our economic future with a high degree of specificity, and despite some uncertainty about workforce availability, inflationary pressures, and interest rates, locally, Oshkosh is doing well and has a position of strength in the marketplace.
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2025 Industrial & Productions Trades Survey Available This Week
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The Oshkosh Chamber has partnered with the Eau Claire Chamber and MRA to commission a wage and compensation study that is exclusively available to our Chamber members. What makes this opportunity different than others you’ve seen? Timely results at a low cost to your business. The Industrial & Production Trades Survey is only $195 to participate (normally $1,199) and the results will be released to participants in mid-July 2025.
The survey will be open until April 11. Once your registration is complete and payment is received, you will be emailed a link to participate. If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please click here.
Survey will not be open until March 4th.
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2025 Economic Outlook Breakfast
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Oshkosh Chamber welcomed Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist from QI Research, to the stage at the Oshkosh Convention Center on February 11, 2025. DiMartino Booth presented on the current state of the U.S. and world economy and gave over 500 attendees a perspective on what could be waiting in the future. Thank you to the events Presenting sponsor Ganther Construction | Architecture and Breakfast sponsor Davis Painting & Decorating Inc. for a wonderful breakfast spread.
Keep your eyes on the Oshkosh Chamber for an announcement on our 2026 Economic Outlook Breakfast speaker.
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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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- Tru by Hilton opened its new 4-story, 90-room hotel at 1810 Oshkosh Avenue. The hotel’s list of amenities include a heated indoor pool, fitness center, electric vehicle charging, and its Tru Game Room.
- ChangMai Thai Deli/BBQ opened for business in the former Red’s Pizza location at 1123 Oregon Street. Lee and Mai Vang purchased the property in late 2024 and renovated the interior to reflect a traditional Thai bistro and deli.
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Employment Data
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development’s local release of unemployment rates and employment figures for January 2025 is scheduled for March 19. Check out the April edition of Member Matters for city and county employment comparison tables for both January and February 2025.
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Northeast Wisconsin Business Prescence at Site Selector Event
Oshkosh Chamber Economic Development Director Sean Fitzgerald joined a Northeast Wisconsin site selector mission trip to Atlanta on February 18th to promote the New North region’s attributes to some of the industry’s leading professionals identifying locations for their clients to build their next manufacturing facility, office or retail space.
Collaborating partners included Envision Greater Fond du Lac, Greater Green Bay Chamber, Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp., Appleton International Airport, Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport and Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. The group was accompanied by Wendy Harris of Wisconsin BioForward, Inc. and Adam E. Rupp of WiLL | Wisconsin Lighting Lab.”
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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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Governor’s Conference on Economic Development
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Oshkosh Chamber CEO/President, Rob Kleman, joined other past Wisconsin's Economic Development Association (WEDA) presidents in recognition of it's 50th anniversary! These incredible leaders have played a pivotal role in shaping economic development in Wisconsin.
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New Ruling Requires Beneficial Ownership Reports by March 21
Businesses are again required to file beneficial ownership information reports under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) following last week’s federal court action lifting an injunction on the Department of the Treasury. Businesses must file by March 21st to be compliant. The U.S. Chamber has created an informational website and one-page guide document that walks through the steps businesses must take to comply with the CTA. Click here to access the CTA website and click here to download the one-page guide document.
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The race for Winnebago County Executive is narrowed to two candidates for the April 1 general election after incumbent Jon Doemel and former Assembly minority leader Gordon Hintz emerged from the February primary. Winnebago County Sheriff John Matz ended his campaign for county executive after finishing third with nearly 630 votes shy of Doemel out of more than 14,300 total ballots cast in the primary.
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Education & Talent Development
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The Senior Talent Track event is expanding in 2025 as it joins forces with the Fox Valley Workforce Development Board to allow more student exposure and less time commitments to our local businesses. The event will be known as the Student Talent Track and will include a resume preparation workshop and attendance at the Oshkosh Area Employment Fair. The fair will run from 10am-1pm on May 7th at the Sunnyview Expo Center.
There will also be an area for the students to apply for jobs while on site with the help of local HR professionals. If you are interested in finding out more about being a vendor at the Oshkosh Area Employment Fair or about helping with the resume prep or application center, please email Shannon@OshkoshChamber.com
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Leadership Oshkosh Class of 2025
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February was Education Day for Leadership Oshkosh. The class had a comprehensive day visiting classrooms in Oshkosh. Additionally, the class learned about the state of education from the Oshkosh Area School District, Fox Valley Technical College, and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. The day also included an update on literacy in our community and the plans going forward. Class wrapped up with an update from the Oshkosh Public Library. To quote one of the participants, “I can’t believe everything that teachers are responsible for today. It’s not just teaching anymore-they’re counselors, social workers, tech support, safety guardians and so much more. The amount of pressure on them is unbelievable.” We are grateful for our educators.
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Registration is now open for the 10th annual Amplify IT Event! This year's topic is Artificial intelligence: What's Next in AI and will feature a Keynote Presentation, Peering Into the Future: The Next Evolution of Technology and AI, from six-time Microsoft MVP Cameron Vetter! Vetter is the AI Practice Director at New Resource Consulting, specializing in AI, Cloud Architecture, and Mixed Reality. With 25 years of experience, he helps clients build technology roadmaps and develop software. Cameron is a six-time Microsoft MVP for Artificial Intelligence and a frequent speaker at major conferences like Microsoft Build and Ignite. He will share insights on technology milestones, upcoming trends and innovations and ways to adapt and thrive in the coming changes.
In addition to Vetter, the event will feature a real-time Experiment in AI, local industry AI spotlights, and a vendor expo!
To find out more about how to participate in the expo, contact Shannon@OshkoshChamber.com.
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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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Advanced Bed Bug Prep
Advocap
Amada Marvel Inc.
Bayland Buildings
Burg Homes LLC
Care Partners Assisted Living/Country Terrace Of Wisconsin
Chick-Fil-A
City Center
Creative Sign
Culligan Water Quality
Davis Painting And Decorating
Diamond Bros Insurance
Discovery Properties Mgmt
Elektra Cruise
First Business Bank
Fox Valley Memory Project Inc.
House Of Flowers
Lakeside Animal Hospital
Laser Investment
Lighthouse Title
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Network Health
Newview Technologies
Nova Counseling
Oshkosh Area United Way
Oshkosh Corp
Oshkosh Trophy
Pilora's
Red Robin
Robert Gluth
Schiek's Sports
Skechers
Smet Construction
Smith Securities
SNC Manufacturing
Stainless Piping Specialists
Taco Bell
Turn Key Auto Sales
U S Bank
UMOS
Valley Pest Control
Winnebago County Fair Assn
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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.
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