February 6, 2024

An "axe-citing" start to 2024!

PULSE sharpened our networking skills at our first big event of the year! YPs flooded Appleton Axe for a wonderful evening of friendly competition, socializing, and pizza. There was also a tournament held for participants, and the top four were awarded Appleton Axe trophies and goodies (shown above).

Thank you to our lane sponsors and Appleton Axe for hosting us and allowing our PULSE members to kick off 2024 with a free, fun event!

We are excited for this year’s event lineup; check out what’s to come in 2024 on our website and register for an upcoming event!

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Upcoming Events

Lunch ‘n Learn

PULSE is hosting its annual Lunch ‘n Learn! Chris Burns returns along with James Kilsdonk to cover a myriad of topics from AI and cyber security to marketing and personal branding. The event will begin with lunch and networking from 11 - 11:30 AM and the presentation will follow at 11:30 AM - 1 PM. All are welcome, but PULSE members receive a discounted price so make sure you're signed up as a member! Bring a friend, grab some lunch, and gain some useful knowledge and professional development at our annual Lunch 'n Learn. Register here.

February 21 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Fox Valley Technical College

Cocktails and Conversation

PULSE is putting on its first Cocktails and Conversation! Piggy-backing off our successful Coffee and Conversation, we want to provide an opportunity to network after hours. These two events will alternate each month and allow us to explore various local spots throughout the Fox Cities. We are kicking off Cocktails and Conversation on February 29; the event is free to attend, but drinks and food not included. Come check out this unique venue, network, and take a break after work! Register here.

February 29 | 4:30 - 7 PM | Sante Wine Bar & Bistro

Rewind

Coffee and Conversation

2024 kicked off with Coffee and Conversation at Lawlss in Appleton - members enjoyed some pre-work networking and a good cup of coffee with their fellow YPs. This free event will run every-other month, with our next being held on March 12 at Sweet Lair. At the March event, the Engagement Committee will be holding their first “Give Back” campaign – obtaining professional clothing for the Community Clothes Closet! Consider donating gently used or new clothing for others to use on interviews and their new jobs. Clothing and monetary donations will be collected in March, both at Coffee and Conversation and the Fox Cities Chamber.

PULSE Champion February Renewal

RGL Logistics has renewed their PULSE Championship!

"2023 was a big year for RGL Logistics - We saw a great deal of growth, both internally with our teammates, as well as externally, with our new 500,000 sq ft warehouse in Appleton going live. We are excited to continue with that trajectory in 2024 and appreciate the relationships we've been able to build with the Fox Cities Chamber and the support they've provided to not only our young professionals but our company as a whole."

Stay Connected

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Add your information to our PULSE Directory and connect with other YPs in our network. Fill out the form and start networking!

Young Professionals Poll:

When searching for a new job, which benefit would you say is the most attractive/important?

Income and Retirement options

Insurance benefits

Flexibility (WFH options)

Volunteer opportunities

Last Month's Young Professionals Poll Results:

At the start of the year, do you set any goals for yourself?

I don’t wait for January - 38.5%
1-2 personal goals - 30.8%
I only set professional goals - 15.4%
I haven’t in the past, but I might this year - 15.4%

Just for fun:

Do you celebrate Valentines Day?

Absolutely! Even if I don’t have a valentine!

No – it’s not worth the money

I celebrate by buying the chocolate on sale afterwards

Last Month's Just for Fun Poll Results:

What is your favorite winter activity?

Helpful Article

14 Things Every Young Professional Should Know About Life and Business

by Ross Simmonds

PULSE Member Spotlight

Meet Sarah Holschuh

Events Coordinator

SCHEELS

Meet Sarah Holschuh! Sarah grew up in the Fox Valley with 5 brothers and sisters, but ventured to Ave Maria University on the gulf coast of Florida for a degree in marketing. She now works as an Events Coordinator at SCHEELS in Appleton. Sarah loves reading at local coffee shops, running, and singing – she performs with the Badger State Women’s Choir in her spare time! On her days off, you might find Sarah at YOGA3 or Bona Fide if she’s not walking a trail with her sister’s dog, Milo. You may recognize Sarah as she is an active member of our Social Committee.

What brought you back to the Fox Cities?

“Growing up in this community, going to school, going to church, playing sports, and learning to love the arts, was the greatest blessing! I moved back to the Fox Cities after graduating college, and quickly realized that this was where I wanted to be. I was given so many opportunities here, and I want my future family to contribute to and benefit from this amazing community in all the ways that I did.“

What has been your favorite PULSE event?

“My favorite PULSE event is the Coffee and Conversations! I really enjoy getting to meet new people over a casual cup of coffee in the morning. It's always a very relaxed environment, and a great way to meet other young professionals in the Valley.”

Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.

What PULSE is...

Reading

Black Sheep

by Rachel Harrison

Nobody has a “normal” family, but Vesper Wright’s is truly...something else. Vesper left home at eighteen and never looked back—mostly because she was told that leaving the staunchly religious community she grew up in meant she couldn’t return. But then an envelope arrives on her doorstep.

When Vesper’s homecoming exhumes a terrifying secret, she’s forced to reckon with her family’s beliefs and her own crisis of faith in this deliciously sinister novel that explores the way family ties can bind us as we struggle to find our place in the world.

Listening

Hustle Nation

Hustle Nation Podcast covers everything from leadership to finances, culture, sales, coaching, personal branding, and most importantly we discuss topics that deliver results.

Watching

The Crown

Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign.

The sixth and final season is out now!

Tell us what you're reading/listening/following

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PULSE Volunteer Opportunities

The Engagement Committee is running a professional clothing drive for the Community Clothes Closet. Through the month of March, drop of your new or gently used professional attire at the Chamber! We will also collect clothing at our Coffee and Conversation on March 12th at Sweet Lair. The Community Clothes Closet serves the Fox Cities as a way to provide for our community, and as young professionals, we can donate to help others find the right clothes to take on a new job or interview. Monetary donations are also accepted and will be used to purchase the clothing needed most by the volunteers that run the organization. Join us in our first “Give Back” campaign of 2024!

125 N. Superior St., Appleton | (920) 734-7101

www.FoxCitiesChamber.com