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Fitchburg Businesses Helping Out With COVID-19
Fitchburg Businesses Helping Out With COVID-19 Our Fitchburg businesses have stepped up to help with the COVID-19 pandemic. We are so proud of the great work these businesses are doing during these tough times! Take a look at these videos produced by FACTv to learn more:
Read MoreExplore The Arts Online
Explore The Arts Online While our local museums, theaters, concert venues and galleries are closed for the time being, you can still experience all the area has to offer from the comfort of your home:: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) Find inspiration during these uncertain times by enjoying MMoCA’s online permanent collection–wherever you are.…
Read MoreCreate Your Own Yoga Retreat At Home
Create Your Own Yoga Retreat At Home Fitchburg is home to two fantastic yoga studios that have taken their classes online during the Safer-at-Home order. This is a great opportunity to take your at home practice to the next level: Perennial Yoga Perennial Yoga is offering online yoga classes for free through their website and…
Read MoreUnited States Census 2020
United States Census 2020 The census is a 10-year count of all the persons living in the United States, conducted by the US Census Bureau. The census also inventories various demographic information on persons living in the United States, including age, gender and race. The City of Fitchburg is committed to ensuring that every resident…
Read MorePlacon Scales Up for Production of PPE Face Shields
Placon Scales Up for Production of PPE Face Shields Placon is scaling up production in two of their manufacturing facilities to help get plastic PPE to healthcare workers during this pandemic. It all began with a call from University of Wisconsin Professor Tim Osswald. He was collaborating and problem-solving with local manufacturers to get a…
Read MoreSupport Local Businesses During Covid-19 Pandemic
Support Local Businesses During Covid-19 Pandemic Our local businesses need your support now more than ever. We’ve been amazed and inspired by Fitchburg businesses facing these challenging times with creativity and resilience. Many businesses are offering services online, or offering delivery and carry out. Please contact businesses for details:
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update From SwimWest
COVID-19 Update From SwimWest A message from Karen Clay, SwimWest CEO, regarding the Corona Virus Outbreak: Hello SwimWest families. I hope everyone is staying healthy and in positive spirits. The leadership team at SwimWest has helped create our new SwimWest Finntastic Online Connections! We have been creating fun, engaging content all week for our families…
Read MoreExplore Wisconsin State Parks and Trails
Explore Wisconsin State Parks and Trails Beat cabin fever and explore our state parks! Parks and Trails will remain open during the COVID-19 Safer-at-Home order, although visitors are asked to practice social distancing while at the parks by not congregating around restrooms and kiosks. Parks, law enforcement and property staff will also continue to provide…
Read MoreSBA Loans Available In Wisconsin
SBA Loans Available In Wisconsin The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Wisconsin small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed…
Read MoreLane Manning & Ryan Griessmeyer Compete for Cancer Cures
Lane Manning & Ryan Griessmeyer Compete for Cancer Cures The Wisconsin Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is pleased to announce that Lane Manning and Ryan Griessmeyer, both members of the Fitchburg Chamber of Commerce have been nominated as a candidates for LLS’s 2020 Madison Man of the Year. Candidates across the county…
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