November 3, 2022

Attend The Harp Gallery Business After Hours

We're looking forward to our next Business After Hours at The Harp Gallery! Join us at 2101 Progress Way in Kaukauna on November 10, from 5 - 7 PM, for an informal after-hours event. The event will be held in their gorgeous new space, and we can't wait to see you there!

Register for the November BAH

Chamber Quick Poll

Are you voting on November 8th?
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Last Week's Quick Poll Results

What topic would you like to see the Chamber offer a seminar on?

  • Developing a marketing plan - 17.4%
  • Marketing on a shoestring - 17.4%
  • Social media - 12.3%
  • Starting a small business - 9.4%
  • Corporate culture - 9.4%
  • Recruitment / Hiring - 8%
  • Accounting - 7.2%
  • DE&I - 7.2%
  • Other human resources - 6.5%
  • Customer service - 5.1%

Your Business Advocate Blog

Final Marquette poll shows tight political races

 

The final poll from the Marquette University Law School shows the top ticket races in Wisconsin are likely to be a photo finish. For U.S. Senate, Republican incumbent Senator Ron Johnson leads Democrat Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes among likely voters 50%-48%. This has tightened since October, when Johnson led 52%—46%. In the Governor’s race, it’s tied between Democrat incumbent Governor Tony Evers and Republican businessman Tim Michels at 48%-48%. In October Evers led 47%-46%.


Read the full blog post here.


Jon Turke

Vice President of Government Affairs

jturke@foxcitieschamber.com

Sure-Dry Business After Hours was "spook-tacular"

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Now scheduling 2023 Business After Hours 


We are starting to plan our Business After Hours calendar for 2023 and currently have openings. If your business is interested in hosting one of these after-hours networking events, email jwickersham@foxcitieschamber.com Business After Hours offer a great opportunity to showcase your business. Attendance is open to new, existing or prospective members.

Congratulations to SERVPRO on their Ribbon Cutting

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Next PULSE Lunch 'n Learn to focus on Economic Development


Join PULSE on November 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a Lunch 'n Learn! In this presentation, Kip Ritchie will look at ways businesses can diversify and increase their economic imprint.


Economic Development is about improving the economic well-being and quality of life for a community through various programs, policies, or activities. It is beneficial to understand how to develop opportunities for your company to create jobs and wealth while improving the quality of life for your community. Read more.


The lunch is being held at the Double Tree by Hilton. Sign up here!

The Lunch 'n Learn is not exclusive to PULSE members - anyone is welcome to attend and learn more about this exciting topic!

Smart Girls Rock! participants learn about local STEM careers

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Restaurant Week Fox Cities Dates announced for 2023


Restaurant Week Fox Cities (RWFC) is set to return from January 27th through February 5th, 2023 under the direction of the Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (FCCVB). The event will serve to showcase the incredible dining scene in the Fox Cities.


For Fox Cities restaurants looking to participate in RWFC, participation guidelines and registration forms can be found here. Registration must be submitted to the FCCVB no later than December 9, 2022.


Read the full news release here.

Maximize your membership at new program


Are you new to the Chamber? Attend our Membership Maximizer on November 10th to learn how to get value from the Chamber to grow your business.


Thursday, November 10 | 7:30 - 9 AM | Grand Meridian


Sign up here.

Last chance to nominate for a Lifetime Achievement Award

Nominations close November 4th; nominate a deserving professional in the community for one of these prestigious Lifetime Achievement awards:


Learn more/Nominate here.

What we're reading




Chamber Member News


The law firms of SmithAmundsen LLC and Davis|Kuelthau S.C. announce that they will formally combine to form Amundsen Davis, LLC.


Appvion announced the addition of Nekoosa Coated Products, LLC to the platform.


Associated Bank announces additional $1 million investment in Northeast Wisconsin.


Faith Technologies Incorporated receives multiple honors as a Healthiest Employer.


Quill Creative Studio Named to Inc.’s Inaugural Power Partner Awards

People Making Headlines


J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. announced that Tom Ditzler, Portfolio Director in the company’s R&D division, is the recipient of the 2022 J. J. Keller Founders Excellence Award.


Barbara Koldos, vice president-business development for New North Inc., has been named to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband Access.

Upcoming Events

PULSE Young Professionals: November Dale Carnegie Leadership Training

November 8, 8 - 10 a.m.

The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce

125 N. Superior St., Appleton


Grow with Google Webinar: “Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps”

November 9, 8 - 9 a.m.


Membership Maximizer Member Orientation

November 10, 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Grand Meridian

2621 N. Oneida St., Appleton


November Business After Hours:

The Harp Gallery

November 10, 5 - 7 p.m.

The Harp Gallery

2101 Progress Way, Kaukauna


Business Awards Luncheon

November 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel

1000 Cameron Way, Neenah

PULSE Lunch 'n Learn

November 17, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Double Tree by Hilton

150 S Nicolet Rd., Appleton


Future 15 Young Professional Awards

December 1, 6 - 9 p.m.

Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel

1000 Cameron Way, Neenah


December Business After Hours:

Bergstrom

December 8, 5 - 7 p.m.

Bergstrom Genesis

3023 N Victory Ln

Appleton, WI 54913


Celebrate Fox Cities Annual Dinner

January 26, 5 - 9:30 p.m.

Hilton Appleton Paper Valley

333 W. College Ave., Appleton

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