Ready to roll out the red carpet

Make sure you’re camera-ready for the paparazzi when you arrive for the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on Jan. 22 at Baraboo Arts Center.
This year’s theme is “Showtime,” celebrating our “Discover Wisconsin” episode featuring the Baraboo Area, as well as the Chamber’s popular social media videos and other promotional efforts undertaken in 2025.
Rick Markley of Aspect Multimedia will be on hand to serve as the paparazzi, operating a photo booth. As you can see from the image above, Rick is adept at using artificial intelligence technology to create incredible scenes.
Each year, the Chamber holds an Annual Meeting in accordance with its bylaws. But we like to make it more of a celebration than a meeting, noting the previous year’s achievements and handing out awards to outstanding members and volunteers.
The party begins before the program. Select Chamber members will serve heavy appetizers and adult beverages beginning at 5:30 p.m. This event is a great opportunity to get to know other Chamber members!
Around 7 p.m. we’ll move from the Moeller Room to the Ringling Room. A brief business meeting will feature remarks by our new Board of Directors President Stefanie Wagner.
Executive Director George Althoff will detail 2025’s highlights and will share the Chamber’s plans for the coming year. It all leads up to handing out the annual awards for Business of the Year, Tourism, Rising Star, Community Service and Nonprofit of the Year.
Individual seats cost $40. Tables of eight cost $400. Be sure to register soon, as this event typically sells out.