M M M ISSUE 0420 - 1ST QUARTER 2020 M M M

Digital NewletterApril 2020

19th Century RivertownAlma Chamber | 110 N Main Street | Alma WI | 608.685.3303

almawisconsin.orgMailing Address: PO Box 202 Alma, Wisconsin 54610

chamber@almawisconsin.org

almawisconsin.org19th Century Rivertown

American Family InsuranceActive Member - April Highlight

114 N Main StreetAlma, WI608.685.3816

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My team is here to serve. Our unique backgrounds, training and experience have prepared us well to help meet your insurance needs. Additionally, as residents of your community, we understand how important it is to be there for you - our trusted friends and neighbors. Together, we’re building strong partnerships that help everyone succeed.

4 Steve Young Agency Inc4 Alma Office4 Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

agent.amfam.com

Art & Soul GalleryActive Member - April Highlight

Gail Pommerening is a pastel artist whose original artwork and limited edition prints adorn the gallery walls, while Sarah Gailey’s mission-based imports and handmade jewelry fill the nooks and crannies. A percentage of each sale at Art & Soul Gallery is donated to a local or international charitable endeavor.

4 Open Seasonally4 Wednesday-Saturday4 Something For Everyone

303 N Main StreetAlma, WI715.279.1480

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Riverview InnActive Member - April Highlight

Cottage located on Orange Street, just two houses down off of 2nd Street, this 3-bedroom single unit is available for family-friendly vacationing.

Perfect for an extended stay.

4 Sleeps 8 in Beds4 Full Bath4 Full Kitchen

4 Porch w/ River View4 Open Seasonally4 Guest House Configuration

101 Orange StreetAlma, WI 715.495.8880

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Bank Of AlmaActive Member - April Highlight

The Bank of Alma is an independent bank which gives us the ability to make decisions right here so you get the answers you need, when you need them! We work hard to develop products and services that work for the local people. Bank of Alma offers many different banking options to help you grow financially and our customers come first.

4 Lobby: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm4 Lobby: Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm4 Lobby: Saturday: 8:00am - 11:30am

211 South Main StreetAlma, WI608.685.4461

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bankofalma.net

Chamber BenefitsWhy Join The Alma Area Chamber Of Commerce?

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Memberships are affordable at $50 a year and you’ll quickly realize a return on your investment. Here are 10 good benefits you’ll enjoy as a Chamber member.

4 Calendar Of Event ManagementEven though we are a small community, Alma and the local area host many events throughout the year. The Chamber manages an annual event calendar to inform our visitors and local residents and to help businesses coordinate their activities. Make sure you keep us updated if you have an event.

4 Involvement OpportunitiesMembers are encouraged to join the Chamber committee(s) of their choice and have a direct impact upon the future of our community while promoting your business.

4 Shop AlmaThe Chamber continues to promote shopping local in the Alma Area supporting our local Chamber members. We’re focused on encouraging Alma area residents to shop local as well as our visitors.

4 Literature DisplayAll members are encouraged to display their brochures and business cards in the information rack at the Chamber Visitor Center housed in Wings Over Alma Nature & Art Center. This is another way to capture new customers and attention. The Visitor Center serves 8,000 people each year.

4 Membership NewsletterBy reading the Membership Newsletter every month you will learn more about your Chamber, your community and fellow Chamber members. It’s a great business-to-business marketing opportunity. All Chamber members are encouraged to share their business news with us for possible publication.

4 New Business SupportThe Chamber enjoys celebrating the grand openings of new businesses by helping members promote the good news.

4 ReferralsThe Chamber wants to refer your business. Whether through phone inquiry, email, online or a visit to the Chamber’s Visitor Center. Referrals through the Chamber’s website continue to grow and generate new leads for Chamber members.

4 Social MediaThe Chamber Facebook page will help bring awareness to promote your events and activities. Please contact us to share events and local business new.

4 Special Event PromotionsSeveral events per year are sponsored/hosted by the Chamber allowing you to focus your business activity during these events when visitor activity in Alma is at a peak.

4 WebsiteThe Chamber’s website has many pages of business and community information, giving web visitors access to your business information 24/7 to help your business succeed. Promotion through the Chamber’s website is available to all members and includes a photo, website, hours of business, address. The Business Directory section lists all Alma business and Alma-area businesses who are members of the Chamber. Highlights include Shopping, Food & Dining, Lodging and Group Events.

100 Mile Garage SaleWorld Migratory Bird DayFire In The Shire

Swiss Heritage DaysSidewalk InsanityFlyway Film Festival

Christmas In Alma

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Signup Form2020 Membership ApplicationMembership Year Dues: $50 Annually

Annual Meeting: 3rd Wednesday in AugustBoard Meetings: 1st Friday of the MonthMembership Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 5:30pmMeeting Location: Wings Over Alma, 110 N Main Street, Alma WI 54610

As we are a member-driven organization, we need your participation. If you would care to assist and participate, please indicate areas of interest to you...

Business or Organization Name: .........................................................................................................................................................................................

Individual(s) Name or Business Contact:.............................................................................................................................................................

Mailing Address:................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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19th Century RivertownAlma Chamber | 110 N Main Street | Alma WI | 608.685.3303

almawisconsin.orgMailing Address: PO Box 202 Alma, Wisconsin 54610

chamber@almawisconsin.org

o BUSINESSo NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION o INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY

o Membershipo Chamber Events

o Member Benefitso Promotions

o Christmas Walko Shop Local

o Sidewalk Insanityo Other_____________

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Board of DirectorsCurrent: 2019-2020

GailPommerening(1 Year Term)

ClivePace(2 Year Term)

AnnRehbeinEx Officio Member

AnneJost(1 Year Term)

LarryFarl(2 Year Term)

DaveSchams(1 Year Term)

SandyRehse(2 Year Term)

2019-20 Officers

4 Clive Pace - President4 Dave Schams - Vice President4 Clive Pace - Treasurer4 Anne Jost - Secretary

The Alma Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center is located in the Wings Over Alma Building on Main Street. Let us know if you have any questions or comments. We are

happy to provide more details. Please email us 24/7 or call us to learn more.

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Monthly MeetingsBoard & Member Meetings

Alma Area ChamberBoard Meeting

Starts @ 8:30amWings over AlmaOpen to Members

Alma Area ChamberMembers Meeting

Starts @ 5:30pmWings over AlmaOpen to Members

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19th Century RivertownAlma Chamber | 110 N Main Street | Alma WI | 608.685.3303

almawisconsin.orgMailing Address: PO Box 202 Alma, Wisconsin 54610

chamber@almawisconsin.org

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19th Century RivertownAlma Chamber | 110 N Main Street | Alma WI | 608.685.3303

almawisconsin.orgMailing Address: PO Box 202 Alma, Wisconsin 54610

chamber@almawisconsin.org