Local Businesses Showcase Creativity, Community, and Innovation at Shawano Chamber Days

Shawano Chamber of Commerce hosts annual event highlighting the diverse stories and offerings of local companies.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:33pm

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A colorful, isometric 3D illustration depicting a miniature town with various shops, offices, and community spaces, representing the diverse local businesses and vibrant energy of the Shawano Chamber Days event.The Shawano Chamber Days event brought together the community's entrepreneurial spirit, showcasing the creativity, innovation, and local connections of the area's diverse small businesses.Shawano Today

The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Chamber Days event, providing a behind-the-scenes look at several local businesses. Highlights included a custom design and marketing firm, a family-owned beverage company with deep roots, a regional wireless provider focused on community connectivity, an insurance agency built on personal relationships, an acupuncture practice blending holistic and occupational therapy, and a dentistry office revolutionizing patient experiences.

Why it matters

Chamber Days showcased the entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and community-minded values of small businesses in Shawano, Wisconsin. The event offered an intimate glimpse into how these local companies are evolving to meet changing customer needs while staying true to their origins and investing in the places they call home.

The details

Throughout the day, businesses like Dynamic Designs, Twigs Beverage, Cellcom, American Family Insurance, Acupuncture of Shawano, and Shawano Family Dentistry opened their doors to the public. Visitors got a behind-the-scenes look at the companies' histories, services, and innovative approaches. For example, Dynamic Designs started with custom embroidery and has grown into a full-service branding and marketing firm, while Twigs Beverage blended its legacy soda business with a new antique store. Cellcom highlighted its commitment to reliable rural connectivity, and American Family Insurance focused on building trust-based relationships. Acupuncture of Shawano combined Eastern and Western therapies, and Shawano Family Dentistry showcased new laser technology to improve patient comfort.

  • The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Chamber Days event on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • Dynamic Designs opened its doors as part of the Chamber Days experience, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the business.
  • Twigs Beverage, which has roots dating back to 1951, participated in Chamber Days and highlighted its evolution into an antique marketplace.
  • Cellcom, a regional wireless provider, visited the WTCH studios during Chamber Days to discuss its focus on community connectivity.
  • American Family Insurance agent Carrie Beilfuss welcomed visitors to her agency, emphasizing the importance of personal relationships and life insurance preparation.

The players

Dynamic Designs

A custom design and marketing firm built on creativity, adaptation, and community connection.

Twigs Beverage

A family-owned beverage company with over 70 years of history, which has expanded into an antique marketplace.

Cellcom

A regional wireless provider focused on reliable connectivity, innovative solutions, and maintaining a strong local presence.

Carrie Beilfuss

An American Family Insurance agent who emphasizes personal relationships, trust, and the importance of life insurance preparation.

Acupuncture of Shawano

A holistic healthcare practice that blends acupuncture and occupational therapy to help patients manage pain and improve quality of life.

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What they’re saying

“Referrals are probably the most important thing to me. If I can help a current customer's family or friends, their word that they are able to trust me, that means everything.”

— Carrie Beilfuss, American Family Insurance Agent

“I love being part of the team. I love contributing.”

— Beltran, Owner, Acupuncture of Shawano

“Our new building is going to be very wheelchair friendly. We have many patients in wheelchairs, so everything is being designed to help them move around comfortably.”

— Dr. Rebecca Stevens, Owner, Shawano Family Dentistry

What’s next

The Shawano Country Chamber of Commerce plans to continue hosting its annual Chamber Days event, providing the community with an opportunity to connect with and learn more about the diverse local businesses that call the area home.

The takeaway

Chamber Days highlighted the resilience, innovation, and community-focused values of small businesses in Shawano, Wisconsin, showcasing how these local companies are adapting to changing times while remaining true to their roots and investing in the places they serve.