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Community Events Calendar (pdf)
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Oak Bank's After Hours Thursday, July 26
Oak Bank and the Fitchburg Chamber invite you to a Hot Night Cool Jazz for the July Business After 5 from 4pm-7pm at Oak Bank, 5951 McKee Road. Enjoy Tuscany specialities, a jazz trio featuring Cliff Frederiksen, and Potosi brews on tap. The July Business After 5 is sponsored by Oak Bank, Adesys, Children's Dental Center, Country Inn & Suites, Gunderson Funeral Home, Kehl School of Dance, Potosi Brewing Company and Tuscany Grill.
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Fitchburg Community Map Project
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 The Fitchburg Chamber continues to work on the Community Map project--an in-print and electronic Fitchburg map featuring a visual tour of Fitchburg businesses. We only have eight advertising spaces left so if you'd like more information, please contact Bethany Klein.
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Fitchburg Police Bicycle Unit Assigned
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 Four Fitchburg Police Officers have been assigned to the Bicycle Unit. The officers will supplement their daily patrol with the use of police mountain bikes. Officers will transport their bikes on bike porters attached to their squad cars. The bike patrol will participate in community events like Fitchburg Days, Festa Italia, and Bike Rodeos. Officers currently assigned to the bike unit are Peter Johnston, Jasara Gerhke, Nick Cleary, and Ryan Jessberger.
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Save Money on Office Supplies With Your Chamber Membership
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The Fitchburg Chamber has partnered with Office Depot to create a program for Fitchburg Chamber Members that will help your business save money on office supplies, ink/toner, paper and more. This is one more benefit your business receives by being a member of the Fitchburg Chamber. Fill out the signup sheet then email it to Bethany and start saving today!
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Voluntary Sprinkling Restrictions for the City of Fitchburg
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Due to the dry weather, water usage from lawn sprinkling has been much greater than average. In order to assure that there is an ample supply of water reserved for fire protection and domestic use, the Fitchburg Utility District is asking that you do not sprinkle your lawn until this dry period ends.
more info
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
5NINES - Madison's premier Cloud service provider, offering enterprise-level IT infrastructure consulting, hosting and management services. With its broad base of technical expertise, 5Nines manages technology so customers can focus on running their business.
HEALTHSOURCE CHIROPRACTIC & PROGRESSIVE WELLNESS - Health care clinic providing chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutritional counseling and wellness rehabilitation.
MIKE URBEN - Associate member
SULLIVAN DESIGNBUILD - As pioneers of the design-build process, Sullivan designBuild is truly your one-stop shop for your architectural and construction needs.
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FITCHBURG COMMON COUNCIL
Next meeting: Tuesday, July 10, 7:30pm
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ANOTHER BOOST FOR NORTH FISH HATCHERY ROAD REDEVELOPMENT
by Kurt Gutknecht
 Efforts to spruce up the North Fish Hatchery Road corridor will get another shot in the arm with the renovation of Associated Bank at 3002 Fish Hatchery Road, at the intersection with Post Road. The bank's renovation will add offices, a waiting area, meeting space and a break room, in addition to landscaping and completely refurbishing the exterior, said representatives of the bank at the June 19 meeting of the Plan Commission.
Several other projects are also slated for the area, including the remodeling of McDonald's, construction of a 288-unit apartment complex and the extension of Post Road. read more
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WEBSITE KEEPS PEOPLE INFORMED ON FISH HATCHERY/BELTLINE INTERCHANGE PROJECT
Construction on the Fish Hatchery Road/Beltline interchange began on June 18 and is scheduled to be completed by September 2013. The project will involve the reconfiguration of the north half of the Fish Hatchery road interchange; reconstruction of Fish Hatchery Road, Greenway Cross-Petra Place; widening and raising of the Fish Hatchery Road bridge over the Beltline; and pavement resurfacing of the Beltline at the interchange. The estimated cost of the project improvements is $13,500,000.
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NINE SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT--FIRST DEVELOPMENT WITH SMARTCODE ZONING
 Construction work in the Nine Springs Development, located north of Lacy Road and east of Syene Road, began in April of this year. This is Fitchburg's first development under the SmartCode zoning district. SmartCode is a zoning code designed to enable, where appropriate, walkable, mixed-use neighborhood, and yet, still protect valuable open space.
As a SmartCode development, Nine Springs will be a diverse community in its form, scale and function. Designed to foster multiple modes of transportation, enhance the public realm and encourage a mix of uses, the development will meet a variety of needs including productivity, convenience, beauty, and diversity. It is designed with the pedestrian in mind with a network of sidewalks, trails and cycle paths throughout. download a map of the development
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NBA STAR WESLEY MATTHEWS VISITS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Matthews announces he will be riding in the Bike 4 Boys & Girls Club on July 21
 NBA star Wesley Matthews, a former Madison Memorial and Marquette basketball player, stopped by the Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday.
The Portland Trailblazers standout joined officials from Trek and Dream Bikes to speak to Boys & Girls Club of Dane County members and supporters about bike safety and the importance of year-round training.
Matthews also formally announced his participation in the annual Bike 4 Boys & Girls Club event, a 25-mile bike ride around Madison on July 21st to raise money for the club and awareness. watch the video
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"BEST OF MADISON" LIST INCLUDES MANY FITCHBURG CHAMBER MEMBERS
 The Best of Madison 2012 results are in and the list features several outstanding Fitchburg Chamber members. Here's the list: The Great Dane received Gold's for Best Brunch, Brew Pub and Outdoor Dining; Liliana's received Bronze for New Orleans/Cajun Cuisine; The Roman Candle Pizzeria received Bronze for Pizza; Culver's--Todd Drive received Bronze for Ice Cream/Custard and Silver for Kid-Friendly Eatery; University Ridge received Gold for Public Golf Course; The Bruce Company received Gold for Lawn, Garden & Landscape; Jung Garden Center received Silver for Lawn, Garden & Landscape; Waggin' Tails Doggie Dude Ranch & Pet Lodge received Bronze for Pet Day Care, Boarding & Pamperer; Kneaded Relief Day Spa & Wellness received Silver for Spa and Bronze for Yoga/Pilates/Wellness; and Dragonfly Hot Yoga received Gold for Yoga/Pilates/Wellness. Congratulations to all of you!
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BUSINESS BEFORE 9 - AUGUST 7
 The next scheduled BB9 will be on Tuesday, August 7, 8am-9am at the Candlewood Suites at 5421 Caddis Bend. RSVP's are not required and this is a free educational program for Chamber members. Guest passes are available at the Chamber office if you'd like to invite your preferred vendors and colleagues. Thank you to our sponsors: MG&E, Park Bank and our host, Candlewood Suites.
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5540 Research Park Drive * Fitchburg, WI 53711 * (608) 288-8284
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