Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce

Wauwatosa Mayoral Forum

tosachamber — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:42:00 +0000

Ask questions of our three mayoral candidates in person. See where they stand on the key issues in Wauwatosa.

Location: Wauwatosa Public Library, 7635 W. North Avenue, Firefly Room

Date: Monday, February 13

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Wauwatosa Chamber and WauwatosaPatch

After Hours Networking at Blue’s Egg with WA/WM Chamber

tosachamber — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:22:15 +0000

Join members and guests of the Wauwatosa Chamber and the West Allis/West Milwaukee Chamber for a joint networking event on Thursday, February 16, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Our host, Blue’s Egg, will be open on the evening of the 16th for our event. They will serve an assortment of their delicious dishes including chicken chorizo, hand-breaded mushrooms, vegetable flatbread and their signature moscow mini’s: corned beef canapes with gruyere and russian dressing. And don’t forget to save room for dessert — Blue’s will have a gourmet cookie bar!

After Hours Networking is a great tool for your business. Many chamber members and other community members atend these events to socialize, casually discuss business and forge long-term relationships.

Pass the word to your co-workers and others in your business networking circle! Only $10 per person.

Blue’s Egg is located at 317 N. 76th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

For more information on this event, contact Kari at 414-453-2330 or kari@tosachamber.org.

Annual Meeting & Social

tosachamber — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:04:16 +0000

Join the Wauwatosa business community on Thursday, January 26, 2012, as we gather to celebrate another exciting year at the chamber and to honor our 2011 award winners.

Regional Impact Award: The Salvation Army of Milwaukee County

Small Business Community Award: Radisson Hotel Milwaukee-West

Civic Appreciation: Friends of Hoyt Park & Pool

All awards will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting & Social at Radisson Hotel Milwaukee-West. The event is from 4:30-7:00 p.m. with networking, exhibitors, music, heavy hors d’eorves, and a cash bar.

Special guest, John McGivern, will be introducing his new MPTV program, “Around the Corner with John McGivern” with a sneak peek of the Wauwatosa episode for our guests.

In addition, artist Reginald Baylor will join us again this year with another one of his gorgeous, original paintings depicting a Wauwatosa scene.

Passed Hors d’Oeuvres: Mini shrimp quesadillas, teriyaki bacon wrapped waterchestnuts, mini puffs stuffed with Jimmy’s famous chicken salad, mini crab cakes, lettuce wrapped jerk chicken with island rice

Stationary Table: Sausage and cheese board, Jimmy’s Island crab dip, assortment of toasted pita triangles, baguettes, crackers, fruit kabobs, roasted vegetables

Chef Carved Beef Tenderloin roasted with a horseradish demi-glace, condiments and “sand-dollar” rolls

Dessert Sampler: chocolate torte, key lime pie, lemon citron torte

AND after the Meeting & Social, we will be having a special After Party at Jimmy’s Island Grill & Iguana Bar, with more delicious food, live music, and prizes.

The cost is $30 per person if paid by January 20; $35 per person thereafter. Corporate tables that include sponsorship are available. As always, please contact the chamber with any questions: 414-453-2330 or kari@tosachamber.org.

Happy New Year from the Wauwatosa Chamber of Commerce

tosachamber — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 21:01:58 +0000

Cheers to a strong economy in 2012! Happy New Year from all of us at the chamber!

Best Wishes,

Meg McKenna

Kari Miller

Terry Estness

tosachamber — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:51:28 +0000

The Wauwatosa Chamber is pleased to have been a part of this year’s planning for Holiday Magic, city holiday celebration, in the Village. Please come join us Friday evening or Saturday. Please bring non-perishable donations for Hunger Task Force.

Friday, Dec 2 – Mayor Jill Didier, Council President Eric Meaux and BID Chair Chris Leffler will lead the Tree lighting ceremony at 6 pm. There will be heralding trumpeters, McKinley School Chorus, hot cocoa/cider/coffee and cookies provided by several restaurants and arrival of Santa via a fire engine to help light the tree. Following the ceremony families can visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves at Paulina, do crafts at B Green, get face painting at Yo Mama and take a horse-drawn wagon ride thro.gh the greater Village area, and enjoy the WaterStone Bank strolling carolers singing throughout the Village from 6:30 – 9pm. Little Red Store will be decorated and open with hot chocolate and cookies.

Saturday, Dec 3 – Horse-drawn wagon rides and kids crafts at B Green from 2 – 6 pm. Little Red Store open with hot chocolate and cookies from 6 – 9 pm with Salvation Army Brass Ensemble, free goodies to the first 100 households and the Canadian Pacific RR Holiday decorated train will be traveling through the Village between 8:30 and 9 pm between its stops in Milwaukee and Hartland.

Then, on Sunday, Santa is staying for Breakfast at Dave & Busters. $10 per children >2 yrs. includes breakfast, Santa photo, Dave & Busters games and the chance to meet sports celebs! 100% of the proceeds benefits Make-A-Wish and Children’s Hospital.

Jingle, jingle!

Thinking Through the New Concealed Carry Law – Information Sessions

tosachamber — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:02:16 +0000

Starting Friday, October 21st, we will begin to hold three separate one-hour information sessions with two attorneys who will explain the provisions within the new Concealed Carry law and how it might impact your business. The law is effective on November 1st, so if you haven’t yet decided whether it is best to post signage prohibiting concealed weapons from your place of business or not, come with your questions to one of these three sessions:

• Friday, October 21st, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the *Cafe Hollander, 2nd floor, on State Street in the village. Coffee will be provided, courtesy of Cafe Hollander. Speaker: Attorney Daniel J. Finerty

• Thursday, October 27th, 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Chamber building, room 114, 10437 Innovation Drive. American Euros (gyros) food cart will be at the building for your lunch needs. Speaker: Attorney Daniel J. Finerty

• Friday, October 28th, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at *Rosebud Cinema Drafthouse on 68th and North Avenue. Speaker: Attorney Christopher Johnson

*Note location changes from prior chamber email.

We have also invited chamber member sign printers (Fast Signs, AmeriSign & Graphics) to be on hand at all the locations to display compliant signage examples.

Get Your Access Card to 10 Days In Tosa Online Today!

tosachamber — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 19:35:31 +0000

10 Days In Tosa, Wauwatosa’s first dining week, is set to roll September 12 through the 21st. We’ve built a sweet and simple little website that give you all the detail about the specials being offered at 21 of your very favorite area restaurants. In order to gain access to the restaurants’ special, though, you’ll need to purchase the $10 Access Card and show it your server.

Get your access card online at http://10daysintosa.com/ today! Print out your receipt and take it to your first place of choice. There, you can swap your receipt for the Access Card.

For in-person purchase locations, please check 10DaysInTosa.com

Another food truck here today!

tosachamber — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:56:10 +0000

Chubby Cheese truck is here also today.

Food Trucks at Research Park town center today (Thursday)

tosachamber — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:00:48 +0000

It’s the 10 a.m. Tummy’s Call for Lunch! We have Fast Foodie MKE, Big Frank’s Weiner Waggin’, and Haute Taco so far at the Town Center today for your lunch! Enjoy the break from the heatwave and walk on down to the intersection of Research Park and Innovation Drive.

Wauwatosa’s first ever dining week is coming in September – 10 Days In Tosa!

tosachamber — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:03:42 +0000

Wauwatosa's Dining Week

We had so much fun this weekend at East Tosa’s “Chili’n On the Avenue.” Great weather, great turnout!

The chamber had a booth there to get the word out that our first dining week in Wauwatosa is coming September 12 – September 21st. Dining week kicks off right after TosaFest. That ought to be easy to remember.

Twenty of our Wauwatosa and area restaurants are bringing you 10 days of specials worth a value to you of $10 at each restaurant. If you could make it to each of the places in the 10 days, you would save $190!

In the next few days, you can purchase an Access Card to these specials online at the website www.10DaysInTosa.com or in person at one of the three M&I branch locations in Wauwatosa. We’ll also be out at all of the Tosa Farmers Markets throughout August and September up to the start of the event.

Stay tuned for more information. You’re going to love seeing how many fine restaurants we’re lucky to have here in Wauwatosa. Wauwatosa is most definitely a dining destination in the metro Milwaukee area.