Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce

Waterford Chamber Information

The Mission of the Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote responsible business development, tourism and growth in the overall best interest of the Waterford area through services and representation of the business community.

Waterford Area Chamber Of Commerce Member Benefits

The Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community; we offer a variety of programs to keep our members at their competitive best. We are committed to helping you network and build your business with:

REFERRALS
  • Online listing in the Chamber Business Directory. WACC is a strong Chamber that has a solid membership who refers other members regularly.
  • The Chamber is often the first place people turn for referrals on where to obtain goods and services. Annually we direct hundreds of callers to members only.
  • WACC also has a networking group WCNC, that meets on a weekly basis. Additional dues apply for this group.
  • The WACC offers gift checks. These checks are redeemable at any WACC member location. A list of all members in good standing is given with the purchase of each check.

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
  • State of the Art WACC website.
  • Chamber members are listed in the On-Line Member Directory Listing offering a free link to their own website and description of their business.
  • Waterford Visitor's Guide includes Chamber member business listings and is distributed to area hotels and resorts, the Racine County Visitor's Bureau, other state Chambers, and with requests for area information. Discounted rates for members apply.
  • Chamber members in good standing on January 15 are listed in the Chamber's annual Visitor's Guide of that year, which is distributed to 5,000 homes in the Waterford area and over 10,000 distributed throughout the year.
  • Members are invited to display promotional materials and/or business cards in the Chamber office at 102 E Main Street - Waterford, to help promote your business.
  • WACC members are invited to create a window display in the WACC window at no charge. (Prior reservations required)
  • Brochure Rack - reach hundreds of visitors and residents by displaying your business card and brochures at the Chamber office.

NETWORKING
  • The Chamber plays host to monthly POWER Luncheons allowing the mingling membership a relaxed atmosphere of introductions and information. This is offered at a "members only" reduced rate. Most luncheons host a Keynote speaker covering varying topics pertaining to business.
  • Ambassadors Club services, including but not limited to, ribbon-cutting ceremony and publicity photo for all new, re-opened and relocated businesses.
  • Quarterly "After Five" Networking Socials
  • New member spotlight article in our quarterly Waterford feature insert.
  • New member opportunity to introduce your business or service at the monthly Power Lunch.

EDUCATION
  • The Chamber provides information through the quarterly newspaper inserts. In addition, area Maps, Demographics, Historic Facts and Local Business Information are available in the WACC office and Visitor's Guide.
  • The Waterford Weekly newsletter will keep you abreast of any information or education pertaining to Waterfor area businesses.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
  • WACC takes pride in its year round community projects including the Home & Commerce Show, Golf Outing, Full Moon 4 Miler, Waterford River Rhythms, Fall Harvest Festival, Holiday Tour Homes, Wonderland Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
  • Being actively involved in the community, the Chamber serves as a facilitator on the city, township and county levels to improve infrastructure, plan for community growth and enhance the business climate. It also works to attract, retain and promote business, tourism and travel.
  • The WACC works as a "match maker" to match potential businesses with unoccupied store fronts for sale or lease.

COMMUNICATION
  • Electronic Newsletters to keep you current on the latest happenings of the Chamber.
    The Weekly Newsletter comes to you via Constant Contact.

COST SAVINGS
  • WACC members are given location preference and substantial discounts for the Annual Home & Commerce Show held in on the first Saturday in March each year.
  • Discounted ad rates for members in the Visitor's Guide
  • Chamber members are invited to advertise at a "Member's Only" reduced rate in the Visitor's Guide.
  • Discounted "Members Only" negotiated advertising opportunities are available through the Waterford Post and the Hi-Liter newspapers.
  • Discounted membership mailings.

BULK MAILING PERMIT
  • The Chamber's retail bulk mailing permit is available to members at no charge for use with mailings of 200 pieces or more. Please contact the Chamber office for more information.
    262-534-5911

The Chamber actively seeks additional cost savings programs available only to Chamber Members. If you have ideas or suggestions please let us know.

HOW TO JOIN THE WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
  • Contact us by phone: 262-534-5911 - or -
    stop in at 102 East Main Street, Waterford, WI 53185.
  • Download the Mail-in Membership Application as a PDF file and mail it in with your payment. Membership fees are based on number of employees.

2013 Waterford Area Chamber of Commerce Board Members

President
Meghan Giese
Waterford Senior Living
301 S. Sixth Street
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-4800
waterfordseniorliving@hotmail.com

Past President
Maureen Bretsch
M&I A Part of BMO Financial Group
300 North Milwaukee Street
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-7292
maureen.s.bretsch@micorp.com

1st Vice President
Susie Schuyler
Waterford Recreation Department
819 West Main Street
Waterford, WI 53185
262-514-8200
waterfordrec@waterford.k12.wi.us

2nd Vice President
Jim Little
Minuteman Press
202 S. Pine Street
Burlington, WI 53105
262-763-3000
burlingtonwi@minutemanpress.com

Secretary
Kathy Gellendin
Baymont Inn & Suites
750 Fox Lane
Waterford, WI 53185
262-514-4100
kathygellendin@wi.rr.com

Treasurer
Kathy Robers
Shear Image Hair Salon
725 A Cornerstone Crossing
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-4247
shearimage3@tds.net

Directors
Christina Multhauf
Skyline Landscape Design
32409 High Drive
Waterford, WI 53185
262-514-3777
skylinedesign@live.com

Raechel Moran
Core Chiropractic
1448 S. Teut Road Suite D
Burlington, WI 53105
262-767-0500
drraechel.moran@gmail.com

Dr. Andrea Parisi
Eye Care Center of Waterford
401 Milwaukee Street Suite 3
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-9100
icrcntr@wi.rr.com

Abbie Church
David Insurance Agency
106 N. Milwaukee Street
Waterford, WI 53185
262-514-3440
insurance@davidinsurance.com

Cathy Parrish
Creative Business Interiors
12117 W. Becher Street
West Allis, WI 53227
414-545-8500 cathy.parrish@creativebusinessinteriors.com

Executive Director
Alexandrea Dahlstrom
102 E. Main Street
Waterford, WI 53185
262-534-5911
chamber@waterford-wi.org

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