April 20, 2023

Build customers for life at our customer service workshop

Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop on customer service. David K. Aaker, IOM, an international speaker and trainer, will present a unique, energetic, and employee-focused seminar to help both small and large organizations implement positive changes that stimulate growth. Attendees will be inspired by his tips and techniques as they learn how to build customers for life. Employees at every level, across all industries, will benefit from this workshop. Send entire teams and departments to get even more benefit from the program! The workshop is interactive and lively – no sitting back and listening to dry statistics! Attendees come back motivated and loaded with tested methods to improve customer service, including several ideas that can be implemented within an hour of returning to work.

There is a morning session from 8 - 10 a.m. and an afternoon session from 1 - 3 p.m. on June 5th at Poplar Hall. Register and learn more about the workshop using the links below.

Morning Workshop

Afternoon Workshop

Chamber roundtables ideas requested

We are considering starting up business roundtables to provide members with an opportunity to share issues that you face, seek support from a likeminded group, and learn about resources available for you / your business. Each of these groups would meet regularly, be confidential, carefully vetted with applications, and guided by a facilitator.

We would appreciate your help in identifying what areas to focus on for our roundtables. Please take this week’s poll to indicate which category most interests you and you may want to join. If you have other ideas, email lwiegert@foxcitieschamber.com.

Chamber Quick Poll

Which roundtable category most interests you?

Last Week's Quick Poll Results

How do you prefer to learn?

In person, 1:1 or a seminar - 40.5%
Watch a video - 25.3%
Attend a webinar - 21.5%
Read an article - 12.7%

Hear about Wisconsin State Budget at Public Policy Forum

Our next Public Policy Forum will be held on Tuesday, May 9, and focus on the 2023 Wisconsin State Budget. Come hear about the current state of Wisconsin’s finances, the debate between the Democratic Governor and Republican Legislature, as they work to compromise, and what the future may hold as we face economic headwinds. Jason Stein, Vice President and Research Director at the Wisconsin Policy Forum, will provide an overview and insights on the state budget and finances in general. The program will be held from 8 – 9 AM at the FVTC Bordini Center, 5 N Systems Drive in Appleton, with registration starting at 7:45 AM. The event is free for Chamber members, and $20 for non-members; please call (920) 734-7101 or email receptionist@foxcitieschamber.com to register as a non-member.

Member registration for Public Policy Seminar

Thank you sponsors: Investing in the future of the Fox Cities

The Future Fox Cities Career Expo was a huge success, and we couldn't have done it without our sponsors. Thank you to:

Presenting Sponsor Menasha Corporation
Platinum Sponsors 4imprint, Prevea Health, and Gulfstream
Show Sponsor NEW Manufacturing Alliance
Gold Sponsors BOLDT, TC Transcontinental Packaging, and McMahon
In-Kind Sponsors City of Menasha, Village of Little Chute, and EPS
Partner Junior Achievement of Wisconsin

Watch our short interview with Presenting Sponsor Menasha Corp about their experience at the expo by clicking here.

CEO Breakfast provided an energetic and insightful morning

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Seeking food vendors for this year's Octoberfest

Apply to become a food vendor at Appleton's Octoberfest! Join the fun and participate in this impactful community event. Learn more and apply here.

Ong's Kitchen hosts grand opening in Appleton

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CoVantage celebrates new Menasha location

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Berkshire Hathaway Business After Hours full of fun and food

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Sponsor the Chamber's sold out Summer Golf Outing

More than just a day on the golf course, this event brings together 144 golfers each year in a relaxed, friendly environment. The outing is one of the most talked-about networking events of the year in the Fox Cities, and there are multiple opportunities for sponsorship. If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Jim Wickersham at jwickersham@foxcitieschamber.com.

Take OptiMap Broadband Speed Test

OptiMap is a speed testing and mapping software package that provides real-time speed testing to end-users at the address location the user is at. Broadband users across the state are highly encouraged to take the speed test so that their broadband planners receive as much information to be able to complete robust broadband planning. The speed test can be accessed at www.wisconsinspeedtest.ne.

What we're reading

Best public high schools in Wisconsin ranked

Government approves first-ever COVID-19 vaccine injury claims

Mortgage demand from homebuyers drops 10% as interest rates jump

Chamber Member News

Insight announces 2023 Women of Influence in the New North Region.

Heid Music celebrates International Guitar Month & Earth Day with annual Restring Event.

J. J. Keller Recognized by Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin Torch Awards for Ethics.

Faith Technologies Incorporated receives Global Sustainability Impact Award from Schneider Electric.

Bassett Mechanical announces expansion of Kaukauna Headquarters

People Making Headlines

Steve Raspotnik has joined Community First Financial Advisors as a registered financial advisor serving members of Community First Credit Union through CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS).

McMahon has hired Mark Jorgensen and Mark Wiegert as public safety specialists, and Kelley Woldanski as a public management specialist. They joined McMahon’s Public Safety and Municipal Management division.

The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) has elevated Woodward Radio Group’s Chief Engineer, Stephen Brown, to the rank of Fellow.