December 15, 2022

Share your thoughts on the Fox Cities economy

We have launched our Fox Cities Economic Outlook Survey, which covers area business trends from 2022 and projections for 2023. All Fox Cities businesses are invited to participate in the survey, which only takes a few minutes of your time. A survey report will be distributed at the 2023 Economic Outlook Lunch on February 7, which features the bow-tie economist Elliot Eisenberg. The survey will be open until January 20, 2023.

Fill out the survey

Chamber Quick Poll

At what level of learning was your favorite teacher?

Last Week's Quick Poll Results

What time works best for you to attend Chamber educational offerings?

Early morning - 44.7%
Lunch hour - 36.9%
Late afternoon - 18.4%

Your Business Advocate Blog

Vos Signals Significant Tax Cuts

Prior to the election, GOP candidates were touting major tax reform plans in the new legislative session. The election results ended the full extent of their plans, but tax cuts appear to still be on the horizon.

Speaking at a meeting of the Wisconsin Policy Forum, Speaker Robin Vos announced that he expects to use a large portion of the projected $6.8 billion surplus for tax cuts. In the last budget, Evers and legislative Republicans agreed on $3.4 billion in reductions and Vos says he expects that to be the floor for discussions this time. Governor Evers announced he will propose a 10% middle class tax cut when he releases his budget in February.

Read the full blog post here.

Jon Turke

Vice President of Government Affairs

jturke@foxcitieschamber.com

Holiday event held at the new Bergstrom Mazda

The December Business After Hours was hosted by Bergstrom, and they went all out! The new location is gorgeous, and they put on such a fun holiday event.

See photos from the night

Catch our Local 5 Live segment and learn more about Milis Flatwork

Last week Chamber President Becky Bartoszek and Dylan Milis, owner of Milis Flatwork in Kaukauna, took time to spotlight Milis Flatwork, our 2022 Large Business of the Year winner, and share details on our upcoming Celebrate Fox Cities.

Watch the segment

Congratulations to Scooter's Coffee on their new location!

View photos from the event

Learn more about state reliable energy project

TC Energy is currently in the planning stages of a new project called The Wisconsin Reliability Project (WRP). The WRP will replace sections of natural gas pipelines and increase the power of compressor stations in Wisconsin and Illinois. The project, which is expected to begin construction in Spring 2024 and conclude in Fall 2025, will provide needed natural gas supply to improve reliability and meet rising demand of customers. In addition to improving reliability, the project is estimated to provide $1.1 billion in total economic impact and create or support more than 4,300 jobs. To find out more about the project or to ask any questions you may have, you can visit the WRP virtual open house here.

Wi5P offering free webinar on state business development

Women in the 5P Industries (Wi5P) is excited to present a Women Leaders in Industry Series! Join them for this FREE webinar event on Monday, January 23, 2023, featuring Barb LaMue, President and CEO of New North Inc. Sign up for the webinar here.

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Chamber Member News

On Sat., Dec. 31, the Building for Kids Children’s Museum will be hosting BFK New Year.

Jewelers Mutual® Insurance Company, SI, a member insurer of the Jewelers Mutual Group, earned its 36th consecutive “A+ Superior” rating from AM Best.

Consolidated Construction and NAI Pfefferle break ground on SouthPointe Industrial Speculative Facility in Sheboygan.

A new Bellin Health clinic is coming to the Brillion Works District on the city’s east side. "Ariens Company is committed to helping Brillion grow by delivering experiences to visit and reasons to stay".

People Making Headlines

Dr. Kimberly Schauland, an optometrist, has joined BayCare Clinic Eye Specialists in Green Bay.

Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is happy to announce the additions of Greg Gerbers, Shelly Bradley, and Jeremy Jansen to its team.