Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is a private non-profit, non-governmental organization devoted to enhancing the strength of the Oshkosh area business community and working for an excellent quality of life.

About

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is a private non-profit, non-governmental organization devoted to enhancing the strength of the Oshkosh area business community and working for an excellent quality of life. The Oshkosh Chamber provides continuous leadership toward economic development and community development.  The Oshkosh Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors, composed of members from each area of business: industrial, retail and service. Thanks to the strong leadership and diversity of the board, the Oshkosh Chamber earned a five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the highest ranking a Chamber can receive.  The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven and supported organization where business comes together as a unified voice in the economic, political, educational and organizational areas for the betterment of the community. The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce is the foremost voice for the business community.  As the area’s leading business association, we actively engage our members and community to be the driving force for community progress. We are an indispensable resource and serve as the community’s business advocate. We collaborate regionally to promote growth in Oshkosh and Northeast Wisconsin, while adhering to the highest standards of professional excellence and integrity.

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Economic Development (Specialty)
  • Economic Forecast
  • Lease Review
  • Site Location Assistance (Specialty)
  • Revitalization
  • Tax Credits

Buying or Selling a Business

  • Buying or Selling a Franchise
  • Tax Services
  • Valuation
  • Purchasing or Selling an Existing Business

Business Planning

  • Business Succession Planning
  • Diversification
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Forming a Business
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Plan Development
  • Market Research (Specialty)
  • Business Plan Consulting
  • Demographic and Census Data

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Recruiting
  • Retention
  • Workforce Incentives
  • Workforce Training
  • Apprenticeship
  • Leadership/Professional Development

Import and Export Assistance

  • Financial Assistance for Exporting Activities
  • Networking/Exploring Exporting

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program
  • Student Marketing Projects
  • Student Research Projects
  • Student Training
  • Student Placement
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Education

Libraries and Research

  • Business Research Resources
  • Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues

  • Recruiting Assistance
  • Leadership/Professional Development

Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development

  • High Tech Development
  • Technology Transfer

Marketing and Sales

  • Demographics/Census Data
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Market Research
  • Award Recognition

Networking and Associations

  • International Trade
  • Small Business/General (Specialty)
  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based
  • Home Based
  • Industry Specific

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Human Resources

Space and Equipment

  • Lease Review Assistance
  • Conference/Meeting and Event Space
  • Site Location Assistance

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • Women’s Business Issues
  • City Business Issues
  • Small Business Policy
  • State Business Issues

Selling to the Government and Large Corporations

  • Obtaining Government Contracts

Starting a Business

  • Forming a Business
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Business Research Resources
  • Site Location
  • Startup Business Counseling

Tax Services

  • Tax Registration
  • State Tax Credit Information
  • Tax Credits

Technical Assistance

  • Coding Schools, Bootcamps, Classes

Training and Education

  • Business Plan Training and Assistance
  • E-Commerce/Internet Marketing
  • Home-Based Business Training
  • Human Resources Training
  • International Trade Education and Training
  • Startup Classes

Events and Community Building

  • Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends
  • Neighborhood Fairs and Festivals (Specialty)
Contact Information
Rob Kleman
Address
120 Jackson Street
Oshkosh, WI 54902