05/08/2026
In yesterday's Chamber newsletter, The Pulse, we accidentally omitted a thank-you to two important people who made our Derby event possible.
We would like to give a great big huge Thank you to Jeff Ditzenberger and Luke S. Smetters. You were the voices of our event and made everyone's experience memorable.
The Pulse
Thank You to Our Chamber Derby Sponsors, Volunteers & Partners
The success of the first annual Chamber Derby would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, volunteers, committee members, Board members, Ambassadors, vendors, event partners, and guests.
We are especially grateful to our Chamber Derby sponsors for helping bring this new event to life:
Triple Crown Sponsor
Klondike Cheese Company
Beer Sponsor
The Bank of New Glarus
Mint Julep Sponsor
Woodford State Bank
Wine Sponsor
Spilled Grapes Wine Bar
Race Sponsors
Colony Brands
Aster Assisted Living
Synqronus Communications
Trackside Experience Sponsors
ForgeGuard IT
Horse Sponsors
Zersen Flooring
First Weber
Best Dressed & Best Hat Sponsor
JoAnne’s Dress Shop
Jockey of the Chamber Sponsors
Thrivent Financial
CMG Bank
Argyle Vault Company
Lueke’s Jewelry
Premier Insurance Solutions – Tracy Spotts
We also extend a heartfelt thank-you to Wegmueller Farm for hosting us, Blue Plate Catering for the wonderful food, DownShiftDownShift for the live music, VIP Mobile Events for beverage service Frank's Distributors for beer and wine coordination, and Monroe Beverage Mart for their support with ice, soft drinks, water, delivery, pickup, and event beverage needs. We are also grateful to all of the vendors, donors, volunteers, and behind-the-scenes helpers who made the day run smoothly.
From sponsorships and donations to setup, registration, fundraising games, beverage service, live races, cleanup, and event-day coordination, so many people played a role in creating a memorable experience for our guests
Your support helped make the Chamber Derby more than just a fun event. It became a true community celebration, and the funds raised will help support the Chamber’s mission to bring people and businesses together, strengthen connections, and continue promoting Monroe as a great place to live, work, and do business.
Thank you for helping us make the first annual Chamber Derby such a success.