August 31, 2023

Tickets available for The Connection: A Half-Day Event for Businesses to Learn, Celebrate, and Network

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.

Attendees will hear updates from Appleton International Airport’s director Abe Weber on how they are connecting our community to the world.
Fox Cities mayors will discuss how they are connecting their cities to success in a “CEO of the City” panel presentation.
The Chamber will present its 2023 business awards: Business of the Year, Environmental Champion, Community Attraction, FAB (Food and Beverage), Collaboration, Employee Friendly Workplace of the Year, and PULSE Champion of the Year.
Then the afternoon concludes with networking and cocktails, where new connections can be made.

The Connection will be held on Thursday, Nov. 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 (ends Oct. 12, 2023). Read more.

Join us for a Business After Hours on September 14

The Appleton International Airport is excited to host the September Business After Hours! Join us on September 14 from 5 - 7 p.m. for an afternoon of networking. Register here.

Whether you are a prospective member, new member, or a member that wants to stay engaged, we provide Business After Hours for you!

Help us recognize the best businesses in the Fox Valley!

Do you know a Fox Cities business that…

Makes the Fox Cities a more attractive place to work, live, visit, and have fun?
Is committed to sustainable business practices and environmental stewardship?
Is a one-of-a-kind food and beverage business with outstanding customer service?
Has partnered with another business, nonprofit, or person on a successful project, event, or activity?
Or is simply outstanding overall, having seen significant growth and with an economic impact on the community?

Nominate them for one of our business awards! This year we have added some new categories to recognize the unique success of our local companies.

NOMINATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 15TH!! Awards will be presented on November 2 at The Connection: An afternoon for learning, celebrating, and networking, at Waverly Beach. Register here.

Nominate a Business

Time is running out! Register for the Octoberfest Golf Outing on September 11th

Get your lederhosen on and bring those clubs to High Cliff Golf Course on Monday, September 11. This 18 hole scramble will give you a taste of what’s to come during Appleton‘s Oktoberfest and License to Cruise. The outing is at High Cliff Golf Course in Sherwood with a 10 AM shotgun start:

Sample Octoberfest beers on the course.
View classic cars that will be at License to Cruise.
See and purchase our new event merchandise.
Play Octoberfest games on the course.
Kick off the morning with a traditional celebratory Octoberfest toast!

Appleton’s Octoberfest Announces Inaugural Octoberfest Champions

Appleton’s Octoberfest, an event of the Fox Cities Chamber, is excited to announce its first group of Octoberfest Champions. Octoberfest Champions serve as VIPs and advocates, both before and at the event, to show support for one of the area’s major festivals that generates incredible awareness for the community, helps nonprofits, and has a huge impact on the local economy.

Thank you to the first four organizations who have signed on as Champions:

Learn more about our newest Octoberfest Champions here. There is still time to become a Champion and show support for Octoberfest and the Fox Valley area! Sign up as an Octoberfest Champion by clicking here.

Are you looking for a brand boost this fall?

Sponsor one of our upcoming programs for increased visibility and name awareness:

Sep. 11 – Octoberfest Golf Outing. This is an outing you’ll want to be part of! Held at High Cliff Golf Course in Sherwood, the 18-hole scramble has a German Octoberfest theme. Join in the fun and spotlight your brand. Sponsorships start at $500!

Oct. 10 – PULSE Women in Leadership Breakfast. This popular program is put on by our PULSE Young Professionals and features a panel of influential Fox Cities women. Sponsorship levels are available at $1,000 and $3,000

Nov. 2 - The Connection: An afternoon for learning, celebrating, and networking. We’ve expanded our business awards into an afternoon program focused on connections. In addition to our awards presentation, hear from ATW director Abe Weber, our Fox Cities Mayors at “CEO of the City,” then end the afternoon with networking and cocktails. Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 to $5,000.

ALSO: High visibility sponsorships still remain for Octoberfest, including our Octoberfest Champions for only $1,000.

For more information email jwickersham@foxcitieschamber.com

Nominate a business for WMC's Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin

Each year, Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) and Johnson Financial Group partner to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin. The competition aims to highlight the state’s vibrant manufacturing industry. You can view all manufacturing industry Chamber members by clicking here.

Participate in this contest right now by visiting www.madeinwis.com to nominate a company and product that's made in Wisconsin. The nomination period ends on Sept. 8 and voting will begin Sept. 18.