June 29, 2023

Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. Becomes Gold-Certified Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace

Eric Broten (left), Director, Economic Development, Fox Cities Chamber, presents the Gold-Certified EFW designation to Sam Statz, Hoffman President and Owner.

Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. has been certified as a 2023 Gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace in the Fox Cities by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce! Hoffman celebrated 130 years of tradition in 2022; an achievement made possible through the dedication of its employees. “As a firm that provides professional services, our greatest asset is our team members,” said Sam Statz, Hoffman president and owner. “From the culture we’ve cultivated to the benefits and perks we offer, a top priority for years has always been to take care of our employees; the people that take care of our clients.”

“Hoffman is extremely proud to have earned Gold certification as an Employee Friendly Workplace from the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce,” said Statz. “We have recently added to our staff, and I know this honor will greatly enhance our efforts to bring on top talent further in 2023 and beyond.”

Fox Cities Trivia:

Where did Calumet County get its name?

The Calumet Baking Powder Company

Native American ceremonial pipes

The Potawatomi name for bodies of water

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Attention Leadership Fox Cities Alumni!

As the Fox Cities Premier Leadership Program since 1991, the Fox Cities Chamber has seen more than 1,000 graduates go through our program! We are now offering a 2.0 program that is an extension of the original LFC. This program is EXCLUSIVELY for graduates of Leadership Fox Cities (or another Chamber/community leadership program.) Leadership Fox Cities 2.0 takes a deeper dive into community topics, furthering participants’ knowledge and understanding of the region.

Our application date has been extended to JULY 10! Click below to learn more and apply.

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Celebrate our Future 15 Young Professionals at 2023 event

The Fox Cities has thousands of young professionals who excel not only within their respective places of employment, but also give back to our community in innumerable ways! Future 15 recipients are selected based on their professional dedication, strong sense of vision for the future of the Fox Cities and personal commitment to philanthropy in the community they call home.

Help us celebrate these exceptional young professionals by attending the 2023 Future 15 Awards on Thursday, July 27 from 4:30 - 7 p.m. at Waverly Beach in Menasha. Individual tickets are $60 and a table of eight is $480. Learn more about our winners and get your tickets for the event below.

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Budget friendly marketing for your business

Is your marketing budget tight or non-existent? Join us for a seminar on “Low Cost Marketing for Your Small Business” to learn about two key strategies to reach your audience that are budget friendly. The program is on July 12 from 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Community First Credit Union. Registration is limited to the first 100 people. Sign up is free for Chamber members, and $25 for non-members.

Chamber now offering sponsor signup online

The Chamber is now offering signups for its sponsorship opportunities online! This means that if you are interested in being a sponsor of a Chamber event, you can head to our website and secure your sponsorship.

The first event sponsorships to go online are the Chamber's Summer Golf Outing, Octoberfest Golf Outing, License to Cruise, and Appleton's Octoberfest! To see these sponsorship opportunities start by clicking on your desired event above. Sign in as a member or continue as a guest, click the dropdown menu arrow under “Choose One.” Select your preference, follow the prompts to complete the registration, and you are now a Chamber event sponsor!

NEW Mr. Brews Taphouse location in Darboy

Cheers to Mr. Brews Taphouse on the opening of their new location at W5725 Hwy KK in Appleton! Alongside Bayland Buildings, Inc., the community showed up excited to support the new business. See photos here.

Groundbreaking on NLES inc. manufacturing location

Congratulations to NLES Inc. and Consolidated Construction Co. on the groundbreaking of NLES's new manufacturing location at 2596 W. American Dr. in Clayton! See photos here.

Smart Marketing for Your Business

Marketing is a critical business function and one where small business owners get stuck. This 90-minute workshop put on by the Fox Valley Technical College will introduce you to a four-part marketing strategy you can implement now, to elevate your marketing results. You’ll leave with a streamlined marketing strategy you’re excited to implement. Register here.

Closed for the holiday weekend

Please note that the Chamber will be closing our office at noon on Friday, June 30, and our office will be closed on July 3-4 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen Wednesday, July 5 and resume normal business hours.

We wish all of our members a very happy and safe 4th of July holiday. See you next week!

Start your next Child Care business with FREE information session

CCR&R in partnership with Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to attend their next 'Starting Your Child Care Business Information Session!' This FREE information session will be held in-person and virtually on Thursday, July 20 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Child Care Resource & Referral on 1001 W. Kennedy Ave., Suite A, in Kimberly. This information session is designed to help you understand the process of becoming a child care provider while addressing any questions and/or concerns you may have throughout the process.

Chamber Member News

McMahon shares updates on ongoing community projects.

The Community Blood Center announces 35th annual Appleton MASH blood drive.

New North microgrant fund makes awards to 20 non-profit organizations.

J. J. Keller Is Certified as a Most Loved Workplace.

Red Shoes Inc. named ‘Best Advertising/Marketing Agency’ throughout the Fox Valley.

Rennes Group Celebrates 50 Years.

People Making Headlines

Jewelers Mutual® Group CIO, John Kreul, named to 2024 Constellation Research Business Transformation 150.

Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members: Brent Alfredson, Doug Krueger, and Ron Verhagen.

McClone Insurance has added two new members to its Benefits division to support increased client demand; Anne Sterletske and Bobbi Verbeten.