January 6, 2022 | ISSUE NO. 1

FOX CITIES WEEK

Your connection to employers, economic development, and quality of life in the Fox Cities region
Ornua certified as gold level Employee Friendly Workplace
We are excited to announce that cheese ingredients business Ornua Ingredients North America (OINA) has been certified as a 2022 gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace in the Fox Cities by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. Gold-certified employers are community leaders in promoting work/life integration by making significant investments in employee-friendly policies and practices.

Ornua becomes the sixth Fox Cities employer to attain certification through the new program and the third to be recognized at the “gold” level.

Watch the announcement video above and click here to read about Ornua's accomplishment! >>
Ornua joins these Fox Cities employers as certified Employee
Friendly Workplaces:

PLATINUM LEVEL
 
GOLD LEVEL

SILVER LEVEL
 
We invite you to join this prestigious list!
What we're reading...

12 projects aimed at boosting Wisconsin's workforce get $59.5M in federal funds

Twelve projects aimed at boosting Wisconsin's workforce will receive nearly $60 million worth of federally-funded grants, Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday in a series of press conferences around the state. 

Recipients of the grants funded through the American Rescue Plan Act created projects that offer new training for in-demand jobs in construction, health care and manufacturing industries, career counseling, education opportunities for people who incarcerated, and childcare solutions. 
Rural grant program announced

Available through the Northeast WI Rural Microenterprise Resiliency Grant Program

A new grant program was announced by the Northeast WI Rural Microenterprise Resiliency Grant Program. It is focused on existing businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic located in:


Grants are available for a maximum of $12,000.

Chamber Member News
Neckerman Insurance Services is now McClone Insurance

McClone Insurance, a Wisconsin-based, leading insurance broker, and Neckerman Insurance Services, one of the longest standing independent insurance agencies in Madison, Wisconsin, have partnered to expand services and resources to businesses, individuals and families in Wisconsin.
Josh Dukelow wraps up career with WHBY

Josh Dukelow announces after almost six years in radio, he’s ending his journey with WHBY.
WHBY hired Dukelow in 2016 to host ‘Fresh Take with Josh Dukelow,’ the goal of which was to share conversations and topics important to the people of Wisconsin, all with a nonpartisan perspective.
Jan. 13 sessions being held for companies interested in European exporting

Companies interested in growing their presence in Europe through exporting are encouraged to attend one of two informational sessions – Grow in Europe through Exporting – being held in the New North region on Jan. 13, 2022.

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  • RGL Logistics
  • Touchmark on West Prospect
  • Venture Wisconsin
  • Sargento Foods Inc.
  • Signarama of Appleton
  • von Briesen & Roper, s.c.
  • Winch Financial
  • Community Eyecare, Inc.
  • Village of Hortonville
  • Sure Controls Inc.
  • Nicolet National Bank
  • Krueger's True Value
  • NAI Pfefferle
  • Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs
  • Dental Associates, LTD, Fox Valley
  • Village of Little Chute
  • United Financial Group, Inc.
  • Bergstrom Automotive
  • Valley Management, Inc. (McDonald's)
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