Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events - April 2008

Spring Business Seminar - "Hiring the Right Fit" Presented by Kimberly Bellefeuilee and Jessica Moehr, QBE HR

Date: Thursday, April 10th
Place: General Casualty Campus - Bldg 100, Room 153, One General Drive
Time: 7:30-9:00 am
Cost: $3 Chamber Members ($10 non-Members)

This workshop will address:

• Define your cultural needs
• Recognize the current market
• Interviewing tips to get the information you need
• Determine whether to hire-in talent or train them
• Attracting the different generations

Contact the Chamber at 837-4547 to register or e-mail: spchamber@verizon.net.

RSVP Deadline: April 8th.


April Business Luncheon: "Workforce Development Solutions” presented by MATC

Date: Thursday, April 17th
Place: Windsor Street Grille, 1086 Emerald Terrace
Time: 12:00pm-1:00 pm
Cost: $8.50 per person

Marla and Jennifer will lead a discussion on current workforce development issues and how MATC offers a variety of solutions and services in support of changing workforce demands.


April Member Mixer:

On April 22, Villas at Meadow Crossing will be hosting a Mixer. Join us for informal networking, light refreshments and fun! A great way to get to know the Sun Prairie business community.

Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Place: 855 Birchwood Trail (off of Hwy N-Across from Angell Park)
Time: 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

For more information on these and other upcoming events or to register, contact the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce at 837-4547, spchamber@verizon.net or visit http://www.sunprairiechamber.com/.

Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Business News - March 21, 2008

Congratulations to Schönheit Gardens for being featured in the ‘I Brake for Plants’ article about independent nurseries in Wisconsin in the March/April 2008 issue of Midwest Living magazine. Recycle your used plastic nursery pots and trays (any size or color) at Schönheit Gardens starting April 1st between 8 and 4 Monday through Friday. Starting April 19th (opening day at Schönheit Gardens) you can bring in your used pots anytime between 8 and 6 daily.

Ritter Insurance Agency has been selected as a General Casualty Premier Partner - an elite group of top-performing independent agencies. Less than 10 percent of General Casualty's contracted agencies have achieved Premier partner status.

Kathy Schmitz of Ritter Insurance was awarded Top Producer for number of groups and Top Performer for number of members with Group Health Cooperative for 2007.

Mary Volker of MCV Salon & Spa marks 35 years in the styling business. MCV Salon & Spa is located at 351 E Main Street, Sun Prairie.

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