UPCOMING EVENTS

Don’t miss our upcoming events! See the following list of events with dates, times, and more! We look forward to seeing you soon!

View Calendar of Events

Contact Sales Manager Alan Faber:

afaber@summerfest.com 414-270-6476 


CHAMBER NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Franklin Public Schools

Forrest Park Middle School

Wednesday, June 12th 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM

One representative from each company can give a 30-second introduction sharing their company, and their services. We encourage attendees to bring brochures, door prizes, and promotional material to distribute.

Register Here

HAPPY HOUR

Croatian Park Beer Garden - Franklin

Thursday, June 20th 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join the South Suburban Chamber for their Happy Hour! There will be a cash bar, & networking! Bring your friends and colleagues, and enjoy some drinks and good company!

Save the Date

ANNUAL MILKMEN GAME

Tickets Available Now!

Thursday, July 25th 6:30 PM

Join the South Suburban Chamber of Commerce for the 5th year being featured as the non-profit organization for the July 25th Milkmen Game!

For over 20 years the South Suburban Chamber of Commerce has been representing Franklin, Oak Creek, and the surrounding communities. We are a business organization whose purpose is to promote the interests of our members and enhance the regional business climate, economy, and community

Today's South Suburban Chamber of Commerce is a versatile and powerful business tool. Small and mid-sized businesses enjoy the visibility, business advocacy, and resources of the community. Larger corporations recognize that membership in the Chamber is an essential part of what it means to be a part of the community.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

Congratulations to von Briesen & Roper, s.c. for winning our May Spotlight of the Month Award for all their support of the Community & the Chamber!


Thanks to Wonyã Sloan with Visualize Digital Media for sponsoring and shooting our 2024 Spotlight Video!

Check Out Their Spotlight Video!
Learn more about von Briesen & Roper, s.c.

Are you interested in being the member spotlight or nominating a local business? Apply on our website here!

NEW!

HEALTH & WELLNESS MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT

YogaSix Oak Creek

May - Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If you or a loved one suffers from stress, anxiety, insomnia, emotional outbursts or a lack of focus, you may want to consider giving yoga a try. While many people associate yoga with physical movement and flexibility, research also supports the physiological effects of a regular yoga practice. 


YogaSix offers six different class types which range from slow and meditative to fast-paced and challenging. We have classes for beginners and experienced students and our team can help recommend the best classes for you to try.

Chamber members have the opportunity to try your first three classes for $26! Give the studio a call to get set up at 262.432.7500 or purchase directly through the button below.

Purchase Here
Learn More About YogaSix

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Qahwah House

We are a family business established in 2017 for the sole purpose of providing the best quality coffee with no added preservatives, artificial additives, or flavors. Originally, we are from Yemen where we were born and raised amidst coffee plants.

Our expertise originates from a long line of ancestors, all committed to the tradition and innovation of coffee. From this inherited practice, we know what it means to love coffee.

Learn more about Qahwah House

A3 Travel Group with Dream Vacations

Learn more about A3 Travel Group with Dream Vacations

We can make your dreams come true by offering the best travel opportunities around the world at the best rates available for individuals families, and groups. We take the stress out of planning so you can maximize your dream experience!

Avid Hotel

The Avid Oak Creek will be opening in Fall of 2024! The Avid Oak Creek is a modern hotel that feels just right. Good All-Round Breakfast, 24/7 Bean-to-Cup Coffee, and a Dreamy Mattress that awaits those travelers coming to the Area!

Kinseth Hospitality is managing and overseeing the Avid Oak Creek project. Kinseth portfolio includes 125+ hotels and over 4,000 employees. More details on the Grand Opening Party to come!

Learn more about Avid Hotel

SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE

Sponsoring one of the South Suburban Chamber’s events or programs is a high-impact, cost-efficient way to expose your company to the business community. Sponsorship of a Chamber program or event is budget-friendly for small to large businesses and gives your company:


  • Increased brand exposure.
  • Exclusive associations with high-profile business events featuring business leaders.
  • Credible community exposure.
  • Highly targeted advertising placement across a variety of print and web media.
  • Access to new business relationships and potential customers.


For more information on how you can grow your business

through sponsorships, contact info@southsuburbanchamber.com

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Outdoor Lifestyles Grand Opening

Just in time for Spring, Outdoor Lifestyles is open! Congratulations and Welcome to Oak Creek! What a fun Grand Opening featuring Mad Dog & Merrill, Rustic Barrel Works LLC & More! Thanks to Dee Von Drasek Photography for capturing it all! 

Learn More About Outdoor Lifestyles

Chamber Networking Breakfast

at IKEA

Thanks to IKEA hosting & sponsoring our May Networking Breakfast! Congrats to Mark Kapocius with von Briesen & Roper, s.c. on winning our Spotlight Award for all their support of the Chamber! Keep an eye out for their upcoming video shot by Wonya Sloan with Visualize Digital Media!

Learn More about IKEA

Happy Hour at Homewood Suites

Thanks to Homewood Suites for hosting Happy Hour! Thanks for making it possible to have fun despite the tornado!

Learn More about Homewood Suites

Volunteer at the Farm

Thanks to the Hunger Task Force, Inc. & all our volunteers from the South Suburban Chamber who came out today to help set a record for most volunteers from a group to date!


By supporting The Farm, we were able to help feed Southeastern Wisconsin’s food insecure populations – low-income children, seniors and families – who often go hungry because of lack of resources or access to healthy food items. The Farm’s success is a community effort, supported by the farmers, donors, and volunteers like yourselves all working together to provide a reliable source of fresh, healthy produce.

Volunteer or Donate Here

As part of a nonprofit dedicated to providing food locally and free of charge, The Farm is wholly donor-driven. They rely on donations for everything from purchasing seeds in the wintertime to fueling tractors throughout the growing season.

MobiliSE & FlexRide Milwaukee

FlexRide is coming to the Franklin & Oak Creek Area! Find out more about this on demand transportation option!

Find out more about FlexRide

UWM TechEd Frontiers Advantage

Employees invest in themselves by learning and upskilling so they can advance and future-proof their careers. Employers maximize efficiency by growing their own talent. People who are unemployed have another path back to the workforce. It's a win-win-win for everyone! Our chamber has partnered with UWM's TechEd Frontiers program to get a discount that you can enter during registration. Use code "CHAMBER" (all caps) when prompted during registration. You can learn more here!


  • Affordable learning pathways delivered in an immersive and interactive online format.
  • High-quality and high-demand offerings are informed by the labor market and validated by market research, as well as input from multiple industries and types of businesses.
  • Built-in assessments at regular intervals make sure that learners are mastering the skills.
  • Completing a TechEd pathway earns a digital badge that has metadata pinpointing your new knowledge, skills and abilities.



MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION

Would you like to be featured in our monthly newsletter? Please submit a brief write-up about what you'd like included. If applicable, add a picture and the direct link to your business or where individuals can learn more: info@southsuburbanchamber.com

Schedule your free personal consultation with Michelle Bursch, Internet Marketing Consultant, with Internet Marketing Concepts, to learn more about your online member benefits to help grow your business and visibility on our website!


Click HERE to learn more about driving traffic to your business.

JOB OPENINGS

In a time where the market is tough, we're here to help! If you or someone you know is looking for a position check out some of our member's openings! Have an opening? Publish it on our website for FREE!


If you have any questions about how to publish the job opening- please contact us at info@southsuburbanchamber.com

Visit our website for more Job Openings

Small Business Assistance

A project of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s Business Law Section

The Business Law Section provides legal assistance to small businesses and small business owners in Wisconsin with non-litigation business law services they could not otherwise afford.​


Eligible participants can receive brief assistance on a wide variety of business law matters including:

  • Finance and lending
  • Insurance claims/coverage
  • Commercial leases and contracts
  • Tax
  • Labor and employment
  • Real estate
  • Commercial debtor/creditor
  • Regulatory compliance, including privacy and COVID-19 related requirements



Please learn more here.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Dan Thielen '24

Oak Creek Franklin Joint School District

Vice President

Liz Peetz '24

Knight Barry Title, Inc.


Secretary

Jill Wessel '24

Chick-fil-A

Director

Shanda Caveney '25

Waterstone Bank

Director

Aaron Zuege '25

A+ Mortgage 

Director

Andrew Thompson '24

Franklin Public Schools


Director

Jeane Schell '25

Edward Jones



Director

Dave Paeske '25

Floor Coverings International

Director

Gail Varhula '25

Connect Cell- A UScellular Authorized Agent

Director

Penelope Kochanski '25

First On Site

Restoration

Director

Zach Koba '25

Cora Physical Therapy

Executive Director

Kristin Jastroch

South Suburban Chamber

Intern

Sophia Stauber

South Suburban Chamber

Patricia Kind Photography knocked it out of the park with our South Suburban Chamber Board photo shoot!


Thanks to Patti for her KIND, patient, and classy style she brings to capture her clients in their best light!

Book with Patricia Kind Photography now!

THANK YOU TO OUR ANNUAL SPONSORS

Primere Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

NEW MEMBERS 2024

The South Suburban Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome the businesses below to the Chamber in 2024! Learn more about each member's business and the services they offer by clicking the business name below.


Don't forget to visit the directory the next time you're looking for products, services, or a fun night out with friends! Remember to support local businesses.

Cheap Trips

South Milwaukee


Tuna Traffic

Caledonia


Team Kenney Real Estate

Franklin


V&J Hospitality Services

Milwaukee


CoolVu

Foxpoint


Tranquility Day Spa

Cudahy


Konstantakis Law Office

Greenfield


Outdoor Lifestyles

Oak Creek


Packard Automotive

Cudahy


Trattoria di Carlo Ristorante

Oak Creek


A3 Travel Group with Dream Vacations

Franklin

Radiant Healing Massage & Wellness

Greendale


Ultimate Ninjas

Oak Creek


Keller Williams Realty

Milwaukee


Ability Adventures

New Berlin


Sleep Inn & Mainstay Suites

Franklin


Milwaukee Balloon Company

Milwaukee


Newport Network Solutions

New Berlin


Dee Von Drasek Photography

Cudahy


Sugar and Spice Cupcakes

Racine


Qahwah House

Oak Creek


Avid Hotel

Oak Creek

JOIN THE CHAMBER!

Whether you own or manage a business, provide a service, or just want to be involved in your community, we invite you to join the South Suburban Chamber of Commerce!



Go to our website, www.southsuburbanchamber.com to learn of all the many benefits of being a member and see the directory of our current members - many are your friends and neighbors!

Join Here!
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