November 10, 2022

United Way Fox Cities certified as Employee Friendly Workplace

Congratulations to United Way Fox Cities, who has been certified as a 2022 Silver-level Employee Friendly Workplace by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce. Certification recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work/life integration by creating a positive work environment and experience for all employees. At the United Way, this includes a 37.5 hour work week, no-meeting Fridays, paid family leave, flexibility to work when and where needed, and benefits that support what employees need.

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Chamber Quick Poll

In 2023, what timeframe works best for you to attend our Business After Hours?

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Last Week's Quick Poll Results

Are you voting on November 8th?

Yes - 57.3%
I voted early - 30.1%
No - 12.6%

Your Business Advocate Blog

Election Analysis: Status Quo Remains in Wisconsin After Election

After pundits on both sides of the aisle expected there to be a “red wave” across the country boosting Republicans to office and majorities in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, voters decided they didn’t want much change at all. Here in Wisconsin, this was even more pronounced as the GOP made minimal gains and we are still left with split government in Madison.

Read the full blog post here.

Jon Turke

Vice President of Government Affairs

jturke@foxcitieschamber.com

Chamber members are maximizing their membership

The Fox Cities Chamber held a Membership Maximizer event this morning to help members gain greater insight into the benefits that Chamber membership brings! Attendees were excited to learn how the Chamber can help them promote their business, network, access resources, develop professionally, and have a voice in the business community. Members also had the chance to network with one another, ask questions, and leave energized and excited to maximize their membership.

Membership Maximizer events will be held quarterly to help new and existing managers discover new opportunities to get value from their membership to grow and thrive. The next one is scheduled for February 21, 2023, from 7:30 – 9 AM. Watch for details!

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Registration open for next ENGAGE Fox Cities program

Area employers looking to improve employee satisfaction and retention can now register interested staff for the Chamber’s ENGAGE Fox Cities, which will be held January 6 and 7, 2023. ENGAGE is a community immersion experience for local employees. “It’s a great way to connect your employees with their community and help improve retention and satisfaction. Whether someone is new to the area or a longtime resident, every participant will learn something new and feel more engaged in the Fox Cities,” said Amy Schanke, Director of Leadership Fox Cities, who is managing the program at the Chamber.

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PULSE Future 15 featured on Local 5 Live

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Chamber members offering tuition reimbursement for employees

Tuition reimbursement is a great recruitment and retention tool. A local school district requested a list of employers who offer this benefit to share with their students, so we have put together this list of our Chamber members.

If you offer tuition reimbursement and want to add your company name, please email ebroten@foxcitieschamber.com. We have also posted this list on the Fox Cities Regional Partnership web site here.

Chamber Member News

First Business Bank Wins Nine Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards for 2022.

Tundraland Home Improvements is changing the lives of two deserving veterans by giving them the gift of a walk-in shower with its annual Baths for the Brave program.

Tickets on sale for the exhilarating new musical phenomenon SIX at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.

Valley Transit announces relocation of Neenah Transit Center.

Downtown Neenah will host the 5th annual Luminary Night on December 15, 2022, from 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Read all Member News here.