September 7, 2023

Renewal by Andersen and Quill Creative Studio Named PULSE Champions of Young Professionals

Renewal by Andersen of Greater Wisconsin and Quill Creative Studio have been named PULSE Champions of Young Professionals (YPs) by the Fox Cities Chamber. This designation recognizes employers who pledge to provide support and a positive work environment for YPs within their company.

Jodie Federwitz, Director, PULSE Young Professionals, presents the Champion of Young Professionals certificate to Alaina Steffes, Marketing Specialist, Renewal by Andersen and the entire RbA team.

The fun and collaborative culture at RbA is one that attracts young talent from all over. “Young professionals are not just the future of Renewal by Andersen, they’re the heartbeat of it, the drivers of our success, and the force that is constantly evolving the way we do things,” said Lindsey Ruzek, Chief Culture Officer at Renewal by Andersen. The continuous growth of both Renewal by Andersen of Greater Wisconsin as well as it’s sister company Renewal by Andersen of Milwaukee promotes long term career paths instead of jobs.

Ryan Albers, Partner/Brand Strategist, Quill Creative Studio (center), accepts the Champion of Young Professionals certificate from Jodie Federwitz, Director, PULSE Young Professionals, on behalf of the all the YP’s on staff at Quill Creative.

Ideal for young professionals eager to grow, Quill Creative Studio prioritizes a culture of collaboration and long-term support. “Quill offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where creativity and collaboration are built into the foundation of our processes,” says Senior Graphic Designer, Alice Huntley. “Our leadership places a lot of trust in our talent and expertise which empowers us to flex our creativity and grow with each project. It’s a highly collaborative environment where ideas flow freely, making each project a true team effort.”

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Renewal by Andersen

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Your business deserves to be celebrated at The Connection

Nominate an outstanding organization for one of our business awards - it can even be your own! This year we have added new categories to recognize the unique success of our local companies:

The Fox Cities Chamber has expanded its business awards into a half day program focused on connections; The Connection: An Afternoon for Learning, Celebrating, and Networking, features a jam-packed, engaging agenda. The Connection will be held on November 2 at Waverly Beach in Menasha from 1- 5 PM. Early bird pricing for the event is $65, or $520 for a table of 8. Learn more and register.

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Attend the Business After Hours on September 14

You are invited to attend the September Business After Hours on September 14 from 5 - 7 p.m. for an afternoon of networking. The event is being held at Appleton International Airport, and we are officially launching our new Economic Development Magazine that evening!

Last chance to recruit your new talent at UW-Platteville

Fox Cities Communities on Campus is a targeted college recruitment event for Fox Cities regional employers to showcase their organization and the Fox Cities region as a great place to live and work! Our event at Michigan Technological University was a success, and while that day on campus is done, you still have the opportunity to register your business for the event at UW-Platteville on September 19. Sign up below!

Wellness Council of Wisconsin holding special event

For over 35 years, the Wellness Council of Wisconsin has been a community creating change through their mission to transform the well-being of Wisconsin’s workforce. During WCWI’s Year of the Member, they want to celebrate your dedication to creating change during a night full of inspiration, recognition, and connection. The WCWI Night to Unite Member Celebration event agenda consists of a keynote, food and beverages, a panel discussion, lots of networking opportunities, and fun to follow the event in the clubhouse at the Paper Valley. Learn more here.

Learn more about the Thrivent Ballard Community Plan

Thrivent is in the early stages of developing a master plan that will guide the long-term development of its 600-acre campus located in Appleton between Ballard Road and Meade Street, north of I-41. The planning process will create a framework to guide development of the land over the next several decades. The community is invited to an open house to learn more about their plans:

Tuesday, September 19, 5 PM – 7 PM

4321 N Ballard Rd, Appleton, WI (Enter at Main Entrance)

Learn more and get updates here.

City Center Plaza access

As the updates on City Center Plaza begin, here is information on how to access the remaining five downtown businesses in the building. You can access Murray Photo, Joseph's Shoes and The Wild Goose Exchange using their own private storefront entrances off of College Avenue. To access Faces Eyewear and Squire Stylists, please go through what was previously the storefront entrance for J. Hawkinson Clothiers off of College Avenue, as these two businesses do not have their own private street facing entrances. There is signage to help direct you. You can walk through what is now the vacant storefront to access their businesses on the inside of City Center safely during construction; however, the rest of the building is off limits to the general public.

Chamber Member News

Multicultural Coalition, Inc., and Pillars Welcomes Public to Barrier-free Health and Resource Event with more than 35 community organizations onsite.

Community First Fox Cities Marathon Presented by Miron Construction donates $80,000 to local organizations.

Heid Music is in full swing for the back-to-school instrument rental season, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to nurturing music education in our communities.

People Making Headlines

Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is pleased to announce the promotions of three members of their construction team: Joe Harvey, Matt McGregor, and Joe Truehart.

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