Business Spotlight
The business members of our Chamber are passionate, dedicated, and engaged with our community. Visit this page each month for updates as we spotlight our businesses and organizations.
Chamber members: Are you interested in having your business or organization spotlighted? If so, fill out this info form and our Small Business Council members will contact you.
The Lodge Muskego is a bar restaurant providing a unique dining atmosphere. Food and drink specials, live music, weekly BINGO, and more!
Please give a brief history of your business.
We rebranded under new management in January 2022. The Lodge Muskego offers another dining and entertainment venue to residents. We are locally owned and operated.
In what way does your business impact our community?
Fabulous food, great beverages, and a fun atmosphere with entertainment for the family offers Muskego residents a community gathering place. We regularly donate to area charitable events and raffles because we want to give back to our community.
As a Chamber member, we participate in networking events and hosted functions. Jammin' on Janesville is real treat and allows us to be involved in the community. Through these opportunities, we expand our reach to Muskego residents who may not know we are here.
Tell us unique things about your business, such as awards you've received, special products you offer, or cool employee stories.
We are happy to boast about Head Chef Brian who regularly provides chef specials and continues to grow our menu. His crafting of homemade food sets our kitchen above the rest. We have $5 Old Fashioneds all day, everyday we are open and a full kitchen menu from open until 9 p.m. Come enjoy homemade food options at reasonable, unbeatable prices!
What do you love about Muskego?
The people. They are truly one of a kind. It's easy to make new friends among their easy-going attitudes.
The location. Muskego is a true hidden gem, located right by everything you need and a short distance to major cities.
Jim and David are business partners and local representatives of Schooley Mitchell. They recently joined the Muskego Chamber, but have lived and worked in the Muskego/New Berlin communities for quite some time. Both representatives are thrilled to work in business to business (B2B) consulting. We chatted with Jim to learn what they offer.
Please give a brief history of your business.
Schooley Mitchell was established in 1997 with the mission of helping businesses save money! Lower costs and expenses directly result in a more profitable business, allowing business owners/managers to serve their community successfully.
In what way does your business impact our community?
We provide consulting services to local businesses. By analyzing their expenses, we help identify billing inaccuracies or errors so they can reduce costs. This service is performed on a contingency basis. If the business agrees with our findings and recommendations, we help implement solutions and then offer regular review to ensure their systems are optimized.
Our revenue is based on a portion of the savings we achieve for that business, meaning there is no risk and only an opportunity for the business to save money from our services. Schooley Mitchell is an independent consulting firm and our services do not include outside vendors.
Tell us unique things about your business, such as awards you've received, special products you offer, or cool employee stories.
Our goal is to help businesses save money and our numbers prove it. Nationally, we have produced over $520 million in documented savings for more than 26,000 clients.
What do you love about Muskego?
As a B2B business, we enjoy networking and connecting with other business members in the Muskego Chamber of Commerce.
As a 19-year resident of Muskego whose children attend Muskego-Norway schools, I (Jim) enjoy supporting local businesses. I know Muskego is a tight-knit community with long-term residents and business owners who have deep ties to the community. Consulting allows me to help strengthen those ties.
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Vintage Grounds Coffeehouse is the recipient of Muskego's 2021 Community Advocate Award. We are excited to present Erin and Ryan Zielinski's story and thrilled to have their team in our community.
Please give a brief history of your business.
We purchased the business in 2019 and rebranded it as Vintage Grounds Coffeehouse. Our goal was to make it a community gathering place.
In what way does your business impact our community?
Vintage Grounds does everything we can to support the wonderful community of Muskego. From our live music evenings to our Pay It Forward board, we strive to make this community a lovely place. Collaboration with others is key to success. We are all stronger together!
Tell us unique things about your business, such as awards you've received, special products you offer, or cool employee stories.
We've received these awards:
- Muskego Chamber's Business of the Year 2020
- Top Choice Coffee Shop 2021
- Muskego's Community Advocate Award 2021
While we are all about coffee, we also offer a breakfast and lunch menu along with other favorite beverages. We enjoy our partnership with Muskego High School's Connect Academy students. Although we (Erin and Ryan) did not attend Muskego-Norway Schools, our children do.
What do you love about Muskego?
We've lived here for eleven years and we love the small town vibe in a medium-sized city along with the MUSKEGO STRONG mentality.
Thank you, Erin and Ryan, for being a valuable member of the Muskego Chamber and an active participant in our community. Stop by Vintage Grounds soon and say "hi" to the Zielinskis!
Connect with them online or social media.
Muskego North Shore Bank is located in front of the Muskego Pick'n Save just east of Lannon Drive on Janesville Road and Muskego resident, Stephanie Ruiz, is the branch manager.
Please give a brief history of your business.
North Shore Bank was established in 1923. We have over forty branches located all over Wisconsin and one location in Illinois. North Shore Bank is very involved with the community, and focused on customers and employees.
In what way does your business impact our community?
North Shore has developed a new role called a Community Engagement Manager in an effort to participate more in our communities. We are always trying to find ways to help and be involved with the activities in the community.
In what way does participation with other Chamber businesses help your business?
Being part of the Muskego Chamber has been the best thing for our branch. I am meeting new people regularly and building relationships with people I see at events. The chamber is very involved and helps promote our business.
Tell us unique things about your business, such as awards you've received, special products you offer, or cool employee stories.
North Shore holds an annual Wrap Up Rally for their branch employees. Throughout the year, employees are given goals to meet or exceed per their role. At the end of the year, top performers receive awards. As a Branch Manager, I have the opportunity to win a vacation if awarded top manager of the bank. I have won this award every year since becoming manager in 2018. In my Muskego branch, each employee role has been awarded top performer along with our location being named Branch of the Year.
What do you love about Muskego?
My family moved to Muskego in 2003. I love that everyone knows everyone in Muskego. It's like a big family here. I graduated from Muskego High, live in Muskego, and work in Muskego. I enjoy being so close to the lake and the country feeling that is here. I also love how involved Muskego's businesses and citizens are in the community. Our mayor is well known, keeps us well informed of current events, and is very approachable.
Team Muskego is ready to help when you walk through the doors at North Shore Bank. Visit North Shore Bank online: