Five of our long time board members completed their terms at the end of 2016- 

Timm Johnson, who has served as President since 2009, Mark Erickson who has served as treasurer since 2009, 

Tim Pauley and Margaret Pennings who have served on various committees since 2009 and 2010 respectfully. 

Bob Wolf also moved on  earlier in 2016.Together these individuals have given countless volunteer hours of dedication and expertise on the board to make our organization, town and community better. All of them have supported the Chamber and MainStreet Programs and brought a voice of wisdom, calm and reason. While we will miss them, we know it is healthy for an organization to make changes, bringing in new energy and ideas. Fortunately, t hese five leaders will continue to be involved in the Chamber in different capacities.We are deeply grateful for their leadership, hard work and friendship over the years.  

And we also want to thank Anna Lund who has been our administrative assistant for most of 2016. She brought great organization and enthusiasm to this new position. We appreciate her work and hope to continue to see Anna involved as a volunteer. We  wish her the very best in her future work and professional growth.  

 

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Caribou Coffee Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Video

The walking movement is growing and so is the definition of what is incorporated in walkability. Explore the power and possibility of walking and walkability as we look at Walkable Communities in the 21st Century.

Series 2: The Great Outdoors

The benefits of walking outdoors and engaging with nature are well-documented. How do we create environments and communities that offer the opportunity to be physically active outside? What possibilities does this work offer to engage new partners, expand our thinking and explore new areas of walkability. 

More Info about America Walks Here

FITNESS JAM @ Wild RiverFitness.

 

Whether you enjoy dancing, lifting weights, intense cardio or low-impact

workouts, Wild River Fitness has you covered with a large selection of group

fitness classes, exercise equipment and personal training packages.

 

Now is the perfect time to try our group fitness classes. WRF is hosting a FREE

Fitness Jam packed with demo classes during the event. Also, Chelsea Rasmussen,

RDN, CD will be here providing healthy nutrition tips and serving samples of a

delicious snack. Child care will be available while you work out for up to 2 hours.

Our Joiners' Fee will also be waived, a $35 savings. Watch our website for more information: http://mywrf.org/

Youth Cycling Class

 

Youth Cycling is a 6-week program specially designed for those in

grades 6-12. Registration is limited to the first 25 registrants.

Form is due by February 3 and is available at: http://mywrf.org/

Session duration: Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 16 - March 28

FREE 6-week series for all student/family members, $36 for non-members 

Your support is making a big difference for Osceola youth.  Osceola Public Library/Youth Advisory Council  has been chosen as the January recipient of the RiverBucks program at MidWest One.   We invite everyone to stop by and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee, espresso drink or a freshly baked cookie.  All donations for RiverBucks fare go to support a different Osceola youth organization each month. 

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is accepting nominations for the 2017 Governor's Export Achievement Awards-Due Jan 27th.

 

The Governor's Export Achievement Awards recognize Wisconsin companies and organizations that have achieved extraordinary results in international markets or have contributed to Wisconsin's ability to compete in the global economy. Any business successfully engaging in or assisting in exporting products or services produced in Wisconsin is eligible for nomination. Either employees of a company or organization, or outside parties with knowledge of a deserving company or organization, may submit an award nomination for consideration. 

 

All that's required to enter the contest is submitting a short application, including up to 250 words about the export growth and export strategy of the company in question, as well as any innovative approaches that set it apart from other exporters, to make a brief case for how the company has contributed to Wisconsin's ability to compete in the global economy. Companies that are selected as semifinalists will be asked to submit additional detail during the month of February. Find the application at  InWisconsin.com/exportawards.

 

 

Winners will be recognized at the Wisconsin International Trade Conference in Milwaukee on May 11, 2017. Each winner will receive a trophy and additional publicity by WEDC, including a custom-made video telling the company's export story.