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A quick glimpse of what your Chamber is, and what
we can do for you.
Our Mission Statement
 The Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce serves its members and the community by
actively supporting and promoting business development and by leading efforts to improve
and promote the welfare and prosperity in the Platteville area
Our Vision
(what we
are committed to becoming):
The Platteville Area Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic, highly
visible community leader,
effective in bringing together the business community for the
benefit of all.
By developing new opportunities for business education and
growth and by vigorously
pursuing the development of tourism in Platteville, the Chamber
of Commerce has achieved
the full support of the community and unprecedented membership
growth.
The organization's annual revenues from membership
investments, from tourism, and from
its other activities enable the Chamber to continue reinvesting
in Platteville in the form
of programs, services, and activities that are responsive to
member and community needs.
The Chamber's board of directors, staff committees and
volunteers work together
synergistically to achieve the organization's goals, and
ultimately its mission, thereby
strengthening the entire community.
Chamber Advantages
Your annual investment in Platteville's Chamber improves the general business climate, assists your business, and
supports these important activities and services performed on your behalf by the Platteville Area Chamber of
Commerce:
- Website visibility
- Ongoing tourism promotions
- Extensive, year-round visitor and tourism information services
- Business Learning Opportunities, including seminars and featured
speakers
- Monthly Chamber On-line newsletter
- Platteville Community Guide
- Strong retail promotions
- University, student and community relations
- Chamber gift certificates (approximately $40,000 sold annually)
- Platteville's visitor center, its maintenance, personnel, and
expenses
- Business After Hours
- Chamber Ambassadors (Ribbon Cuttings & Groundbreakings)
- Partner in Community Leadership Alliance Program
- Newcomer Greeter Services
- Membership in the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce Assn.
- Membership in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- Small Business Administration information and referral
- Platteville City Council representation
- Membership in Hidden Valley, Tri-State Tourism Council & Grant
County Tourism Council
- A stronger, more united community
- ABC (Always Buy Chamber) Motto
Membership Categories
GENERAL BUSINESSES:All businesses not otherwise classified in one of the following
other categories. This is your investment formula: $215 base rate plus $5 x number of
full-time equivalent employees over 5 employees. Maximum of $1300.
PROFESSIONALS:
Accountant, Architect, Attorneys, Financial Consultants, Physicians,
Engineers, Dentist, and Realtors. Follow this investment formula: $215 base rate, plus $35
x number of licensed professionals over one. Maximum investment of $1300.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS:
Banks, Credit Unions, and other similar lending institutions. Your
investment is: $215 base rate plus $10 per million dollars in deposits over first $25
million of deposits. Maximum investment of $1300.
UTILITIES (including cooperatives):
$595 Fee: Flat rate investment
MANUFACTURING:
1-25 employees -- $215 Fee 26-50 employees --
$350 Fee >50 -- $500 Fee
COTTAGE INDUSTRIES:
An unlicensed individual operating a business within his or her
personal residence, except for lodging facilities. Your investment is: $135 flat rate
investment
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:
Churches, Non-Profit Organizations, Service Clubs, and Governmental Agencies. Your investment is
$105
INDIVIDUALS/FARMERS:
$45 investment
GREETER SERVICE: $40.00
DISTRIBUTION FEE: A $75 handling fee is collected from
all non-members wishing to display a brochure at the Chamber information office.
2007 Board of Directors
President:
Tim Boldt, Pioneer Ford-Mercury
President Elect:
Tom Nall, First Weber
Vice President:
Dan Sullivan, QueenB Radio of Wisconsin
Treasurer:
Doris Hale, Clare Bank
Past President:
Mike Olds, Kopp, McKichan, Geyer, Skemp, & Stombaugh, LLC
Directors:
Dean Feldman, Southwest Health Center
Ron Holl, Super 8 & Platteville Shell Station
Gary Osterholz, Eastman Cartwright Lumber
Tom Osterholz, TRICOR Insurance
Vicki Pluemer, Mound City Bank
Terry Vaassen, Vaassen Pluemer CPA's LLC
Jamie Vinger, The Shopping News/Your Weekender
Ex Officio Members:
George Krueger, PAIDC
Dean Isaacson, Platteville Schools
Doug McKinley, Police Department
Eileen Nickels, City Council
Wade Udelhoven, Platteville Main Street Program
Jim Mueller, UW-Platteville
Staff:
Kathy Kopp, Executive Director
Kathleen Polich, Administrative Assistant
Katie Brunton, Receptionist
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