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2026 Spooktacular 3 Networking Event: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
2026 Spooktacular 3 Networking Event: Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
October 15, 2026: 4pm – 6pm
Mr. Queso Restaurant and Sports Bar: 1609 Landmark Dr., Suite 120, Cottage Grove, WI
🎃 Greetings, Fellow Witches and Warlocks! 🎃
You are invited to the 3RD Annual SPOOKTACULAR Networking Night in South-Central Wisconsin!
Join us for an evening filled with:
👻 Thrills, Chills, and Spine-Tingling Networking “Shrills”!
🍷 CASH BAR / Complimentary Appetizers (Provided by the Hosting Chambers)
🤝 Business Connections across FIVE local business organizations
🕗 Event Highlights:
- Cost: FREE Admission
- Networking: Bring plenty of business cards and prepare for a “ghoul-ishly” good time
✨ Don’t miss your chance to mix, mingle, and build your network in a fun, festive atmosphere.
Sponsored by:
* Cottage Grove WI Area Chamber of Commerce
* Dane Buy Local
* Wisconsin Power Partners [WPP]
* Monona Eastside Business Alliance [MESBA]
* Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce [WVCC]!
(COSTUMES ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED)!
WE are STRONGER TOGETHER!
RSVP Today!
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5 events, - Every Monday from 4pm-close is Industry Night at Delta Beer Lab. Stop in with a recent pay stub from the service and hospitality, education, or healthcare industries to get 20% […] -  We've got plenty of beverages to go around, but on the third Monday of every month, Delta Beer Lab is inviting guests to BYOM: Bring Your Own Music! Delta's Music […] - Monday nights we are bringing back the childhood classic and nemesis of barefoot parents everywhere – LEGO! Join us from 6:30-8pm for 3 laid-back rounds of Lego fun! You can […] | 7 events, - Calling all record heads, LP lovers, and audiophiles. Delta Beer Lab's Vinyl Night returns! Join beertender, Andrew (aka DJ Slimzy), every second and fourth Tuesday of the month for an […] - Join us for BINGO! It's free to play, you can win Working Draft merch, gift cards, and other fun prizes! We host Bingo Night every other Tuesday night starting at […] Join Longtable Beer Cafe for trivia Tuesday nights at 7pm. Free to play PLUS the chance to win great prizes. Even better, we feature Bottles on the Bottom on Tuesdays, […] | 8 events,Wednesday Wakeup in Cambridge: 523 Collaborative, Inc. This is a casual meetup for local business owners to network and discuss relevant issues affecting their business in Cambridge. Non-business owners are […]  Storytime at 4-C (in English, in-person) We will read stories, sing songs, and end with a fun activity inspired by the story shared! This program is designed for children ages […] - Every Wednesday night Working Draft hosts its house-made Trivia. The top three teams win WDBC gift cards (or other fun prizes) and the last place team gets to pick one […] | 7 events, -  DIY Marketing Automation & AI for Small Business: Profit Path SEO Hosted at Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Thursday | September 24th from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Are you […] -  SBDC I’m Doing Everything! How Value Planning Reduces Panic and Builds Value While tax planning is a regular part of every entrepreneur’s work cycle, value planning may have a bigger […] -  Medicare 101: Stoughton Health Join licensed insurance agent Ben Rothering to learn about the basics of Medicare (A, B, C & D), how to enroll, what Medicare covers, and additional […] | 7 events,Gather & Grow - Madison Women's Network: Ether Wellness When: Every last Friday of the month, 9-10:15 am Cost: $8 per gathering for non-members | Free for Gather & Grow […] - Gather & Grow: Madison Women's Network (Spotlight Speaker Amy Harvat) @ Ether Wellness When: 9/25/2026 9-10:15am Where: Ether Wellness | 25 N Pinckney St., Ste 310, Madison Register Here: https://etherwellnessmadison.buzops.com/GatherGrowMadisonWomen Gather & Grow: […] Summer nights in Madison just got even better with the return of Garver Food Truck Fridays, kicking off May 23rd and running through October 3rd! Every Friday, the Garver Patio […] | 5 events, -  Monona's 43rd Chili Cook-Off: Monona East Side Business Alliance Saturday, September 26, 2026: 11am - 2pm Ahuska Park, Monona, WI There’s something special about chili that inspires top secret ingredients, […] - Lederhosen optional... a good time required! We're bringing back our annual Oktoberfest celebration in Odie's Beer Garden with: Cold drinks Tasty food Fun games and competitions from 2 - 5 PM Live music […] -  Bark & Wine 2026 Fundraiser: Dane County Humane Society Sat. Sep 26th, 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm 5132 Voges Road, Madison, WI Step Right Up! We invite you to […] | 4 events, -  Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance Fundraiser @ The East Side Club: Outreach LGBTQ+ Community Center Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance, benefiting Willma's […]  Cargo Music Presents: Jumpstart Jam with Dan Kennedy @ Cargo Coffee East Jumpstart Jam with Dan Kennedy at Cargo Coffee on East Wash - a judgment-free low-volume jam for anyone […] |
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