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Vendor Registration for 2025 Now Closed.
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\nPlease contact the Chamber if you would like to be added to the waitlist for 2025\, or would like to receive information about the 2026 Showcase. \;
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\nPreview of What'\;s Below: \;
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\n - General Info
\n - Why Participate?
\n - New Features for 2025!
\n - Vendor Booth Details
\n - Sponsorship Opportunities
\n - Agenda of Event
\n - Meet the Vendors
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Showcase your business at the 3rd annual All Around the Bend Business Showcase! This exciting event is your chance to connect with the West Bend community\, promote your products and services\, and grow your brand. We'\;re delighted to invite the community to come out and explore \;the diverse offerings available right here in their own backyard. \;With fresh features and surprises planned\, it'\;s the perfect opportunity to shine and showcase to your \;community what makes your business \;stand out!
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\nDate: Saturday\, April 12th\, 2025
\nLocation: West Bend High School Fieldhouse - 1305 E Decorah Rd.
\nTime: 8:00am \;- 2:00pm
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\n - 8am - 9am: Networking session for participating vendors
\n - 9am - 2pm: Doors \;open to the public
\n - 10am - 2pm: \;Taste of the Showcase vendors open \;
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Cost: \;$50 for WBACC Members
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WHY PARTICIPATE?
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\nThe All Around the Bend Business Showcase will be an incredible opportunity for your business to: \;
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\n - Connect with new customers or re-connect with current clients
\n - \;Announce new products or services
\n - Generate brand awareness
\n - Engage with a captive audience through face-to-face interactions
\n - Network with other local businesses
\n - Differentiate yourself from your competitors
\n - Promote employment opportunities
\n - Sell products
\n - Build your book of business
\n - Highlight your community engagement
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Small businesses\, home-based businesses\, large businesses\, and non-profit organizations are welcome! \;
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NEW \;FEATURES FOR \;2025!
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This year\, All Around the Bend is excited to introduce two brand-new features designed to expand opportunities for businesses and create an even greater impact on the West Bend Community: \;
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\n1. Opportunities for Additional Exposure with New Business Bus Tours and Sponsorship Opportunities
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\nWe'\;re thrilled to announce the introduction of the new Business Bus Tours as part of this year'\;s All Around the Bend! Taking place on April 10th and 11th\, these guided tours will offer high school students from the West Bend School District \;exclusive opportunities to explore local businesses across various industries. \;
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\nThis initiative is designed to inspire the future workforce by helping students envision their potential careers right here in West Bend while \;showcasing the diverse opportunities our local businesses have to offer. \;
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\nBusinesses can elevate their presence throughout the entirety of All Around the Bend by \;becoming an event sponsor. As a sponsor\, your business \;will enjoy multiple avenues of exposure across various platforms \;aligning your business a meaningful initiative that invests in the future of the West Bend business community.
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\nFor more information on the Business Bus Tours and details on sponsorship opportunities\, see the \;"\;Sponsorship Opportunities"\; section below. \; \;
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\n2. Calling All Local Restaurants and Food Vendors for Taste of the Showcase! \;
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\nAnother exciting addition this year is the \;Taste of the Showcase! \;This exciting feature is a unique opportunity for local culinary experts to showcase their signature flavors at the All Around the Bend Business Showcase! \;
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\nWhat is Taste of the Showcase? Taste of the Showcase is food sampling experience designed to highlight the best flavors our local restaurants and food vendors have to offer. Held in the West Cafeteria during the Business Showcase event\, attendees will purchase a Tasting Punch Card for just $2\, which allows them to sample delicious bites form all participating vendors! \;
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\n - Location: \;West Cafeteria - conveniently located near the fieldhouse. This spacious area is equipped with the necessary facilities\, including ample seating and electricity
\n - Tasting Punch Cards: Sold for $2 \;each\; granting attendees samples from all vendors.
\n - No Vendor Fee: A cost-effective way to market your business
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50% of all Tasting Ticket sales will be donated to the COLUMNS Scholarship Foundation\, helping local students pursue their educational dreams! \;
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Join Us! \;This is more than just a food sampling experience - it'\;s your opportunity to connect directly with hundreds of local attendees\, showcase your culinary expertise\, highlight your community support\, and position your business as a standout in West Bend'\;s vibrant dining scene. \;\n
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Click Here for More Info about being a Vendor at the Taste of the Showcase \n\n
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VENDORS BOOK YOUR BOOTH TODAY!
\nClick the "\;Register Now"\; button at the top of the page and complete the information.
\nRegistration Deadline: March 31st\, 2025
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VENDOR BOOTH DETAILS
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\n - Cost: \n\n
\n - WBACC MEMBERS = $50 + Raffle Prize
\n - Non-Chamber Members = $100 + Raffle Prize
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\n - \;10'\; x 10'\; booth space
\n - One (1) 8ft table and two (2) chairs
\n - 2 Boxed lunches for reps working event \;(Lunch = Costco Special: Hot dogs\, bag of chips\, and soda/water) \;\;
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\n \n - \;Sponsorship Opportunities Available for Added Exposure! \;(Listed Below)
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\n - \;Due to logistical limitations\, we are unable to provide electricity to individual booths.
\n - Each vendor must bring a raffle prize ($50 value) to the event as a part of the registration fee. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event through \;the WBACC.
\n - Vendors are encouraged to bring engaging displays\, promotional materials\, and giveaways! Make your booth the coolest booth at the show! Are you a fitness group? Bring some equipment! Are you in the business of beauty? Offer mini sessions! Why not set up a fun photo booth for those who visit you at the showcase! We encourage you to get creative and bring your booth to life! \;
\n - All vendors will be listed in the Business Showcase Event Guide distributed at the event as well as on the event website found at wbachamber.org. Options for additional advertising in the Showcase guide are available upon registration. \;
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Who can Participate as a Vendor? \n\n
\n - WBACC Members
\n - Businesses/organizations located in West Bend
\n - Businesses that service \;the West Bend community
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Invest in Local Success
\nSponsoring All \;Around the Bend is more than supporting an event - it'\;s an investment in West Bend'\;s vibrant business community and future.
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\nThis year\, All Around the Bend is evolving to create an even greater impact by introducing a brand-new initiative: the Business Bus Tours. On April 10th and 11th\, high school students from the West Bend School District will embark on guided tours of local businesses across various industries. These tours provide students with the opportunity to:
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\n - Experience engaging\, behind-the-scenes looks at West Bend'\;s most innovative businesses.
\n - Connect directly with professionals to learn about career pathways and industry opportunities.
\n - See firsthand how local businesses contribute to community growth \;and success. \;
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This initiative is designed to inspire the future workforce\, helping students envision their potential careers right here in West Bend. By investing in education and workforce development\, the \;Business Bus Tours lay the foundation for a vibrant and sustainable local economy. \;
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\nOn Saturday\, April 12th\, the event culminates in the much-loved Business Showcase\, where the community gathers to connect with local businesses. With over 800 attendees last year\, the Showcase provides unmatched visibility and engagement opportunities for sponsors. \;
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\nWhy Sponsor? \;
\nYour sponsorship fuels this expanded vision\, enabling us to: \;\n\n
\n - Introduce and inspire the next generation: Provide students with unique\, hands-on experiences that connect them with career opportunities in West Bend.
\n - Highlight local businesses like yours: Gain exposure during the Business Bus Tours and the showcase while positioning your business as a community leader. \;
\n - Foster connections within the community: Strengthen relationships between businesses\, residents\, and future leaders in West Bend
\n - Champion economic growth: Support initiatives that spotlight innovations and collaborations\, driving a thriving local economy. \;
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A Mission to Inspire and Connect
\nAt its core\, All Around the Bend celebrates the strength and diversity of West Bend'\;s business community. The new Business Bus Tours focus on workforce development by connecting students with local businesses and providing meaningful\, career-building experiences. The Business Showcase ensures the entire community benefits\, fostering visibility\, collaboration\, and connections. \; \;
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\nJoin Us in Building West Bend'\;s Future
\nWhen you sponsor All Around the Bend\, you'\;re not just supporting an event - you'\;re making a lasting investment in: \;
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\n - Workforce development: Inspiring the next generation to build their futures in West Bend. \;
\n - Community engagement: Strengthening ties between businesses and residents. \;
\n - Economic growth: Promoting innovation and collaboration within the local business community. \;
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Partner with us to bring this vision to life. Your sponsorship empowers businesses\, supports the next generation\, and reinforces West Bend as a place where community and opportunity thrive. \;\n\n
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Sponsorship Opportunities\n
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For Full Details on Sponsorship Opportunities\, download the PDF here.\n \;\n
VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT
\nLooking for other ways to get involved? Become a volunteer! Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring that the event runs smoothly. We are in need of enthusiastic individuals to help us out!
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\nPlease visit the Volunteer Registration Signup Genius for volunteer information and to sign up to be a volunteer.
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AGENDA OF EVENT
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Friday\, April 11th\n\n
\n - 4:30 PM \;- 7:00 PM: \;Vendor Set Up\;
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Saturday\, April 12th \;\n\n
\n - 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM: Vendor Set Up
\n - 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: \;Networking Hour for Participating Vendors
\n - 9:00 AM: \;Event Opens \;to the Public \n
\n - Vendors\, Entertainment\, Raffles\, Kids Play Zone
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\n \n - 10:00 AM: Taste of the Showcase Opens (in West Cafeteria)
\n - 2:00 PM: \;Event Ends
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MEET THE VENDORS!
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A1 Health and Fitness
\nAbstract &\; Title Co. \;
\nAdam Ashley - Northwestern Mutual
\nAIMS Fitness LLC
\nAlarus Healthcare LLC
\nALT Imagery - Green Olive Studio
\nAlzheimer'\;s Association - Walk to End Alzheimer'\;s in Washington County
\nAmerican Cancer Society
\nAuthentic Wellness
\nBank Five Nine
\nBath Fitter
\nBig Brothers/Big Sisters of Washington County
\nBilly Sims Barbeque
\nBlue Lotus Center
\nBMO Bank
\nBrain Balance
\nBrightStar Care
\nBubon Orthodontics
\nCarePatrol
\nCarnivore Craig'\;s
\nCasa Guadalupe Education Center\, Inc.
\nChampion Window
\nCharlieBear Handmades
\nCharter Senior Living
\nChix 4 a Cause LTD
\nCitizen Advocates
\nColdwell Banker Realty
\nCollett Systems LLC
\nCOLUMNS Scholarship Foundation
\nComplete Insure
\nConfluence Graphics
\nCreating Roots Wellness LLC
\nCulligan Water of West Bend
\nDepartment of Corrections
\nEpic Mortgage
\nEquitable Advisors
\nEverdry Waterproofing
\nFifth Avenue United Methodist Church
\nForte Bank
\nFounders Glass Company
\nFreely Fit
\nFroedtert West Bend Hospital
\nGirl Scouts - Wisconsin Southeast
\nGlacier Hills Credit Union
\nGolden Pearl LLC
\nGoodwill Store &\; Donation Center
\nGPS Education Partners
\nGrü\;n Hexe\n
Historic Barton Business Association
\nHomestead Realty\, Inc. - Wendy Wendorf Realtor
\nIdeal Senior Living Solutions\, LLC
\nInfinity Exteriors
\nInner Balance Counseling
\nJ L Business Interiors\, Inc.
\nJennifer James Landscape Management
\nJersey Mike'\;s Subs
\nKettle Moraine Agency
\nKettle Moraine EAA Chapter 1158\, Inc.
\n\;Kettle Moraine YMCA
\nKK Sew &\; Vac\, Inc.
\nKohler Credit Union
\nLac Lawrann Conservancy
\nLeague of Women Voters of Ozaukee and Washington Counties
\nLittle Switzerland
\nMad City Windows and Baths
\nMary Kay Cosmetics
\nMatrix Basement Finishing
\nOK\, GO! Enterprises
\nOptimist Club of West Bend
\nPackerland Rent-A-Mat\, Inc.
\nPapa Johns
\nPaparazzi Accessories
\nPaperPie
\nPink Poppy
\nPs27 Photography
\nRemeD'\;s
\nRichards Insurance
\nRoots and Branches
\nSeniors Helping Seniors Washington &\; Ozaukee
\nSilent Wake Kayaking
\nTails &\; Trails
\nTexas Roadhouse
\nThe Bend - Historic West Bend Theater
\nThe Pooch Palace
\nThe Threshold Incorporated
\nThe Welcome Network Inc.
\nThe Youth and Family Project\, Inc.
\nTitan Exteriors &\; Construction
\nTimmer'\;s Resort
\nTommy'\;s Express Car Wash
\nTranont
\nU.S. Army
\nUScellular - Next Generation Wireless
\nVersiti Organ &\; Tissue
\nVisit Washington County
\nVolunteer Center of Washington County
\nWalmart
\nWashington County Foster Care Program
\nWashington County Humane Society
\nWashington County Parks
\nWashington County Sports Center\, Inc
\nWest Bend Community Memorial Library
\nWest Bend Fire Department\n
West Bend Insurance\n
West Bend Joint School District #1
\nWest Bend Laser Engraving\, LLC
\nWest Bend Power
\nWest Bend Theatre Company
\nWest Bend West Athletic Booster Club\n
Westbury Bank
\nWisconsin Army National Guard
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