A Community That Gives Back: Fremont Chamber of Commerce

Taylor Berndt
Dec 18, 2025
2 min read

People in uniform and suits hold large checks. Background: U.S. flag and text "A Community That Gives Back, Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce."

FREMONT WI., In Fremont, supporting one another is not just a slogan. It is a tradition built through service, gratitude, and reinvesting locally. That spirit was on full display earlier last month during the Veterans Day Dinner hosted by Fremont American Legion Post 391, where the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce gave back to several local organizations with meaningful donations that will have a lasting impact across the community.

During the evening, the Chamber presented nearly $25,000 in total support to groups that serve Fremont residents year-round! Those donations included:

Veterans Backyard Bash $10,000
Fremont Area Fire Department $5,000
Fremont Wolf River EMS $5,000
Fremont American Legion Post 391 $2,500
Fremont American Legion Post 391 Auxiliary $1,000

Each recipient plays a vital role in the safety, well-being, and character of the Fremont area, and the evening served as both a celebration of veterans and a reminder of how much strength comes from working together.

The Fremont Area Fire Department later shared their gratitude publicly, noting that the donation would directly enhance their life-saving equipment and capabilities! They emphasized how meaningful it was to receive support generated right here at home and encouraged the community to continue backing the Chamber and its fundraising efforts!

Seven people, including four in blue uniforms with red caps, stand solemnly in a room with wooden floors. A table with desserts is nearby.

At its core, the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce is a group of local leaders committed to reinvesting locally. Their mission goes beyond promoting businesses. It is about strengthening the organizations that protect, serve, and bring people together from near and far. One Chamber representative summed it up simply by sharing that when the community supports local events, those dollars come right back to Fremont in ways that matter!

Large group seated at round tables in a decorated banquet hall with wood floors. Attendees appear engaged, with balloons and a buffet in the background.

That reinvestment takes shape through popular fundraising events like Purse Bingo and Gun Bingo, along with another important source many residents may not realize they already support. The local room tax.

Room tax is collected from overnight visitors staying at hotels, resorts, and short-term rentals within the Village of Fremont and the Town of Wolf River. Those funds are specifically designed to support tourism-related efforts and community activities. In Fremont, that means visitor dollars stay local, helping fund events, services, and organizations that benefit residents long after the visitors have gone home. It is a way for tourism to directly strengthen the community.

The Chamber continued its giving on Veterans Day itself by sponsoring a special community event featuring Phillip W. Koontz, a former Navy SEAL and public speaker. The event brought residents together for an evening of reflection, motivation, and gratitude, reinforcing the Chamber’s commitment not only to fundraising but to meaningful experiences that honor service and bring people together.

Veterans Day event poster with speaker in camouflage holding a flag. Details: Nov 11, 4 PM at Fremont River Deck, WI. Sponsored by Veterans Backyard Bash.

The evening also reflected the broader community support behind the event. Fremont River Deck, Donating the space for the event and Wolf River Pizza stepped up to donate pizza for attendees, helping create a welcoming, family-style atmosphere where residents could gather, share a meal, and focus on the message of service and gratitude!

From emergency services to veterans organizations, and from fundraising events to room tax reinvestment, the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce continues to show how a small community can make a big difference. It is a reminder that when Fremont supports local, the entire community benefits.