Thursday, January 31, 2013
The Oak Creek manufacturer was lauded for its community service and team approach.
Oak Creek manufacturer Nucor Cold Finish got the nod as the South Suburban Chamber's Business of the Year during the organization's annual dinner Wednesday night. Nucor, which manufacturers steel bars, is the largest cold finish producer and the largest recycler of steel in North America. The company has also been a supportive and generous corporate citizen in the South Suburban area and an active member of the chamber, said Barbara Wesener, the executive director of the South Suburban Chamber. "The company believes in the team approach to their success," Wesener said. "Employees are empowered to make decisions and are rewarded for safety, quality and productivity." Nucor, 400 W Burkhard Court, was a founding member of the chamber's …
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Gov. Scott Walker will give a speech at the chamber's annual dinner, which recognizes the efforts of the business community in the Oak Creek-Franklin area
The South Suburban Chamber of Commerce has announced that Gov. Scott Walker will be among the speakers at its annual dinner Jan. 30. The dinner annually attracts numerous business representatives, chamber members and elected officials from the Oak Creek-Franklin area. The event also recognizes the chamber's businesses of the year and winners of the "Pride in Premises" award, given to companies and organizations that demonstrate great care for their physical environment. Walker will give a speech before the night's keynote speaker, Wheaton Franciscan CEO John Oliverio. "We're very pleased that he's coming to our event," said Barbara Wesener, South Suburban Chamber executive director. "It's good of him to recognize the value of the chamber …
Friday, March 23, 2012
The Richard R. Bolender Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to business major.
The South Suburban Chamber of Commerce has renamed one of its scholarships after the late Oak Creek Mayor Dick Bolender. The South Suburban Chamber Richard R. Bolender Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to an Oak Creek High School graduating senior who plans to major in business. The chamber's board of directors renamed the scholarship in recognition of Bolender's contributions to the present, but especially the future, of Oak Creek, Chamber Executive Director Barbara Wesener said. "It seems only fitting that this annual scholarship, which helps to support the future business leaders of Oak Creek, be named in honor of Dick Bolender, who dedicated his public career to the future of Oak Creek, who loved the city and worked so hard for it…
Tony Paladino
12:07 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
Gus' has a great atmosphere, friendly staff, and great food. I loved it when Superfly would play there. Congrats! Nucor has been great for the community. My oldest loved taking a tour with his class there. Another class operation. Congrats to you as well. Well deserved! more ›