Oostburg Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, 2025-2026
Toby Thomack
President
First Reformed Church 927 Superior Avenue Oostburg, WI 53070 tthomack@frcoostburg.org
Benefits to Members of Oostburg Area Chamber of Commerce
- Free Listing and/or link on new Chamber website.
- Opportunity to advertise with a website page dedicated to your business.
- Chamber Bucks available for sale at the Oostburg State Bank.
- Free business listing in Chamber’s Visitor’s Guide.
- Economic Development Committee working on member’s behalf to grow and promote local commerce.
- Membership networking through Chamber activities, such as Quarterly Meetings and Socials.
- Legislative advocacy.
- Business referrals from other Chamber members.
- Promote your business in newcomer packets (Welcome Totes).
- Ribbon cutting ceremonies for grand openings and anniversaries.
- Annual dinner meeting.
- Tax deduction–your membership dues is a tax-deductible business expense.
- Association discounts.
- Sponsorship of Oostburg AugustFest and The Christmas Parade.
- Regular advertisements encouraging the community to Shop Locally.
Committees
Committees are an integral part of the Chamber. The more involved members become, the more the entire business community will benefit. Below is a brief description of each committee. All actions by committees will need the approval of the Board of Directors. If you are interested in joining a committee, please contact the Chamber at 920-564-6500.
WELCOME Committee
This team would develop strategies to increase membership such as, making cold calls, creating mailings, advertising, etc. They will focus on recruitment and retention.
Members: Angie Surratt
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Committee
This team would make recommendations to the Board regarding public relations, brochures, advertising, web page content, calendar program, Visitor’s Guide, etc. This team also develops networking events for the membership, engage speakers, organize socials, quarterly meetings and the annual meeting.
Government Relations Committee
This team would act as a liaison between the local government and the Chamber membership keeping the membership informed of local issues and bringing concerns to the attention of appropriate government agencies. Members would need to attend local government meetings.
Economic Development Committee
This team would be comprised of members from the Village of Oostburg, various townships, Oostburg Public Schools, Chamber members, etc. to explore how Oostburg and the surrounding area could be developed to attract more businesses and consumers to the area.
Christmas Parade
This team helps organize and promote the annual Christmas Parade.
Members: David Hengst (CHAIR), Robyn DePagter
Oostburg AugustFest
This team organizes, promotes, plans, and executes all activities involving Oostburg AugustFest.
Members: Shannon Sellin (Chair) Sandy VanEss, Daven Claerbout, Robyn DePagter, Jacob Resnick, Landon Turner, Brad Huenink, Tim Dolfin, Brenda Lammers, Toby Thomack, Joel Ternes
MUSIC IN THE PARK Committee
This team organizes the monthly summer music in the park series along with the not-for-profit supper organization.
Members: Randy Roethel(Chair), Ed Hurlbutt, Toby Thomack, Robyn DePagter, Brenda Lammers
DUES STRUCTURE
Dues are prorated based upon the date you join and then are due on May 31st thereafter. Number of employees is based on full-time equivalent employees at the business’s location closest to The Oostburg School District boundaries.
