November 17, 2022

Congratulations to our Business Award winners!

Our 2022 Business Award winners were recognized at a luncheon this past Monday. Members from all over the Fox Cities came to celebrate the award recipients, with opportunities for networking and free professional headshots before the program. We couldn't be more proud of our winners and what they bring to the community. Congratulations to all!

Pictured above: Top, left to right; Milis Flatwork - Large Business of the Year, CarePatrol - Small Business of the Year, Proceed.app - Small Company Innovation. Bottom, left to right; Whisk & Arrow - Rising Star, Jewelers Mutual - Large Company Innovation, Winch Financial - Corporate Citizen Leadership

View photos from the luncheon

Chamber Quick Poll

Which signature Chamber event are you for sure attending in the first quarter of 2023?

Celebrate Fox Cities Annual Dinner on January 26

Economic Outlook Lunch on February 7

Excellence in Education Awards on March 30

Last Week's Quick Poll Results

In 2023, what timeframe works best for you to attend our Business After Hours?

4 - 6 PM - 45%
5 - 7 PM - 31.7%
4 - 7 PM - 23.3%

Fox Cities diversity conference accepting proposals for speakers

Wisconsin’s annual conference on diversity, equity, and inclusion will be held in Appleton in 2023 and they are currently accepting proposals for presenters. Submissions are being accepted in four conference tracks:

Increasing Opportunities for Inclusion in Wisconsin’s Workforce
Creating Inclusive Communities
Cultivating Equity in Education
Building Health Equity in Wisconsin

If you or another business or organization you know is interested in being a presenter at the conference, submit a proposal here. The proposal deadline is December 1, 2022. The Toward One conference will be held on April 25 & 26 at the Hilton Appleton Paper Valley. For more details and registration information, visit this link.

Submit a proposal / Learn more

Harp Gallery Business After Hours was a big hit

View photos from the night

Only a few spots left to host a Business After Hours in 2023

There are limited openings to host a Business After Hours in 2023, so make sure to email jwickersham@foxcitieschamber.com if your business is interested in hosting one of these after-hours networking events. Business After Hours offer a great opportunity to showcase your business, and attendance is open to new, existing or prospective members.

Sponsor one of our upcoming Google webinars

Members have the opportunity to sponsor one of our upcoming Grow with Google webinars. The next one is slated for Wednesday, December 14 on “Make your website work for you.” Other webinars in 2023 will be held in February, March, May, June, August, September, November and December, topics TBD. Sponsorship will get you your name or logo in all promotion (social media, web site, Fox Cities Week, news release) and the opportunity to introduce the speaker, all for $275. If interested, email lwiegert@foxcitieschamber.com. Registration is also open for the Dec. 14^th webinar here.

What we're reading

Wisconsin ranks eighth in prosperity despite pandemic and economic challenges

More than $2.7B in BIL funding has been announced for Wisconsin

U.S. is extending Covid public health emergency through spring 2023, administration official says

Chamber Member News

The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center celebrates its 20th Anniversary on November 25 with a Keystone Fund contribution of $1 million, generously gifted by longtime supporters of the Center, Barb and Chuck Merry.

Lawrence University is introducing a new business and entrepreneurship major, built through the lens of the liberal arts with a focus on preparing future innovators who will bring social, global, and environmental context to business leadership.

People Making Headlines

McMahon has announced that Ben Hamblin, P.E., Phil Kleman, Scott Manteuffel, Andy Schmidt, P.E., and Corey Schuh have been named Associates of the company.

Community First Credit Union has announced the promotion of Angela Skrobutanas to Vice President of Product Marketing.

Three medical experts at BayCare Clinic – Dr. Daniel Budreau, Dr. Katrina Destree and Dr. Dan Miller – have been named partners with the Green Bay-based organization.