2020 Annual Membership Guide & Directory
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2020 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & DIRECTORY BELONG • ENGAGE • THRIVE greaterbeloitchamber.org Better Food In a Better Way For a Better Future Kerry proudly supports the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce and Beloit’s continued growth and revitalization. CONTENTS Letter from the Board Chair ..........................................3 Board of Directors .........................................................4 Staff ...............................................................................4 About Us........................................................................5 LETTER FROM Community Concierge Program....................................5 THE BOARD CHAIR GBCC is an Investmen t..................................................6 Dear Chamber Members: Project Profile ................................................................7 Welcome to 2020! We are so pleased to report on a few of the Benefits of Membership ................................................8 many exciting developments for the Greater Beloit Chamber of Chamber Events & Programs ........................................9 Commerce and in the greater Beloit economy. In Beloit: Why Businesses Choose Beloit....................................10 • Construction on Amazon’s one-million-square-foot fulfillment Digital Marketing Tools ...................................... .........12 center is underway in Beloit’s Gateway Park. The Greater Beloit Membership Dues & Investment Structure .................13 Economic Development Corporation’s strategic leadership created this opportunity for 500+ new jobs in our region. Chamber Ambassadors ...............................................13 • Northstar Medical Radioisotopes completed its 20,000 square Rising Professionals .....................................................14 foot processing center in Gateway Park in September 2019 with rapid business growth predicted in 2020. A Year in Review..........................................................18 These big impact investments open so many doors for us. They Membership Alphabetical Listing................................21 also strengthen the environment for the many smaller scale, day- Important Numbers............................... ......................34 to-day, “drive to thrive” businesses that grace our region. Membership Categorical Listing .................................35 At the Chamber, we have been busy: Rock County Largest Employers .................................41 • Welcoming 40 new business members • Serving as the largest business connector and voice of business in our region • Celebrating and recognizing 600 business women at our annual Influential Women in Business luncheon featuring keynote speaker Diane Hendricks • Hosting a record-breaking annual dinner with 515 attendees, including Bucky the Badger This year, we also developed our first video series, grew our LinkedIn account and increased our presence on social media. I am honored to serve as the Chair for our Board of Directors in 2020. It is a privilege to work with the staff—Aimee Thurner, Maggie Littlefield and Verena Jones—and with the Board members, Ambassadors and friends of the Chamber who volunteer their time to make the Chamber happen. As a small business owner, I gratefully acknowledge the benefit of shared expertise, connections, encouragement and support that I receive from Chamber membership. Chamber membership provides a network of information, connection, innovation and support for regional business leaders. Your participation makes a difference in our community. On behalf of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and staff, we thank you for your membership and wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. Julie Lewis Chair, Board of Directors 2020 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDE AND DIRECTORY 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tina Andrews Kim Bliss Andrew Janke Klaus Nitsch Danny Sawyer Batterman Hendricks Holdings Greater Beloit Geronmio Hospitality Regal Beloit Co., Inc Economic Matt Baker Tool & Die Development Corp. Mary Fanning Penny Angela Slagle United Way Frito-Lay Teri Barnes Tracy Bliss DeCori Design Karie Larson Blackhawk Community Kerry Ted Rehl Ben Thompson Credit Union Philip Gorman South Beloit Mayor Big Radio Beloit College Scott Leckey Ryan Benton Beloit Health System Joe Rose Jack Walden Edward Jones Paul Gregor Town of Beloit Blackhawk Bank Alliant Energy Julie Lewis Lewis Law Office, LLC Celestino Ruffini Chuck Wilson Seth Frisbee Visit Beloit Retired Frito-Lay Tricor Insurance Lori Luther Beloit City Manager JOIN US, GET INVOLVED! If you are not already a member, we invite you to visit us online or in person, to learn more about our work. If you are a member, we encourage you to take full advantage of your membership investment and get involved. Our staff is always available to help customize your membership to your needs. www.greaterbeloitchamber.org Maggie Aimee Thurner Executive Director [email protected] Maggie Littlefield Operations Manager [email protected] STAFF Verena Jones Administrative Assistant Aimee Verena verenaj@greaterbeloit chamber.org 4 Community Concierge Program ABOUT US Launched in December 2016, the The Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization Community Concierge program was comprised of a diverse membership of area businesses, industries, organizations designed to work with local companies and professionals who pool their talents and resources to improve the economic, to assist recruitment efforts and civic, and cultural climate of the Greater Beloit Community. encourage relocation. The program offers an interactive exploration of our MISSION city by delivering personalized The mission of the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce is to engage with community tours showcasing Beloit’s member businesses, to advocate for their success, and to enhance the Greater Beloit community. finest assets, including our thriving downtown, the Gateway Business Park, a variety of unique neighborhoods, our school systems and more. A total of 129 community tours have been given through this program. Current investor companies are Kerry, Beloit Health System and Hendricks Holdings. Other prominent local organizations, including Beloit College, Community Health System, Blackhawk Technical College, City of Beloit, Frito-Lay, Fairbanks Morse, Stainless Tank & Equipment and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes have all also utilized the Concierge program. The current concierge is Verena Jones, who went through the program and relocated to Beloit from northern New CORE VALUES COLLABORATION York in 2017. The concierge services The Greater Beloit Chamber of We build mutually-advantageous helped her and her family finalize the Commerce develops programs and relationships within the Greater Beloit decision to move and ease the services for member businesses business community and with our transition. For more information please based on our Core Values. Vision Partners to better serve, contact Verena Jones via email at support and advocate for our [email protected]. LEADERSHIP members. We are willing to share We assess issues critical to our knowledge and ideas with others. business members and determine when to lend our voice and EDUCATION leadership. We value the key role education contributes to the success of our RESPONSIVENESS member businesses. We collaborate We are creative in delivering value to with our Chamber members and area our members. We capitalize on experts to offer a variety of work- trends, challenges and opportunities related education and leadership that arise. development opportunities. INCLUSIVENESS We are comprised of membersm fro different industries. 2020 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDE AND DIRECTORY 5 GBCC IS AN INVESTMENT IN YOUR FUTURE OUR BUSINESS IS YOUR BUSINESS. development agencies to enhance and CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT For over 80 years, Stateline businesses develop programs designed to build a Membership provides numerous have tapped into the resources of the skilled, well-educated and professional professional development opportunities Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce. labor force. for members. Some programs require a Whether the member business is a major structured commitment from the manufacturer with 800+ employees or a GOVERNME NT AFFAIRS ADVISORY organization, others are informal and fun, sole proprietorship, the Chamber offers COMMITTEE and all are a great opportunity for members an opportunity for involvement, Community advisory council responsible networking. leadership, and empowerment. for identifying and advocating for business 1. Leadership Development Academy interests to local governments. The the Greater Beloit Chamber of 2. Supervisory Skills Series Commerce is your one-stop source for MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE business information, services, and Helps staff answer questions related to VALUE-ADDED SERVICES resources. From training programs and membership. evaluate new and existing Chamber membership comes with technical assistance to entrepreneurial programs and benefits, develop marketing privileges and savings that can help advice and networking opportunities, our materials, and find ways to articulate and contribute to your organization’s bottom line. job is to help you get on with the business add value to chamber membership. of success. GBCC members can receive: • A free website consultation through MARKETING COMMITTEE ADVOCACY Sets the vision for and manages the Resonate Web Development. As an advocate for its broad and diverse overall GBCC