March 16, 2023

This issue of Fox Cities Week is sponsored by Chem-Dry

Weidert Group Becomes Gold-Certified Fox Cities Employee Friendly Workplace

Congratulations to Weidert Group on their gold-level Employee Friendly Workplace certification!

Weidert Group President Greg Linnemanstons said the Chamber’s recognition comes at a critical time for businesses. “Recruitment has been difficult for every company, every industry. We’ve been very intentional over the years about growing an attractive work culture, offering comprehensive benefits, and designing a work structure that allows people to have a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment has proven to be good for both our people and our business.”

Another unique benefit of working at Weidert Group is that all employees become owners by participating in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan — a benefit that is 100% funded by the company. “We’re all shareholders, and that means the better we do, the better our people do,” Linnemanstons said. “We want our people to share in the company’s profits because they’re at the very core of our success.”

Read more about Weidert Group's certification in the full news release or watch their video of the event.

Chamber Quick Poll

What generation makes up the LARGEST percentage of your workforce?

Baby Boomers—born 1946 to 1964

Generation X—born 1965 to 1980

Millennials—born 1981 to 2000

Generation Z—born 2001 to 2020

It’s split evenly

Last Week's Quick Poll Results

Do you feel your company provides a supportive/positive environment for young professionals?

Yes - 56.1%
No - 26.8%
Unsure - 17.1%

Your Business Advocate Blog

Absentee Ballots Now Available!

This week, municipalities mailed out ballots to those who have an active absentee ballot request on file. You can still request one be sent to you by going to myvote.wi.gov and following the application steps. You have until 5pm on March 30th to request an absentee ballot. It must be returned by Election Day.

In-person voting begins Tuesday March 21st. Be sure to check your municipal clerk’s office hours as not every municipality has the staffing to be open every day.

Of course, you can always vote in-person on April 4th. Even if you aren’t registered to vote, you can take a few minutes to do so prior to voting.

Read the full blog post here.

Jon Turke

Vice President of Government Affairs

jturke@foxcitieschamber.com.

Hear from your local candidates at the Chamber's Outagamie County Executive Forum

The Chamber is holding an Outagamie County Executive Forum featuring both candidates on the ballot for county executive in spring: Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson is being challenged by former Outagamie County board member Kevin Sturn.

March 20 | 7:30 - 9 AM | The Fox Club at the Fox Cities Stadium

The public is able to submit questions ahead of time by emailing jturke@foxcitieschamber.com. The Post-Crescent will also livestream the event on their web site. There is no cost to attend!

Chamber President/CEO Becky Bartoszek featured in Appleton Monthly Magazine

Chamber President and CEO Becky Bartoszek was featured in this month's issue of Appleton Monthly Magazine. She was highlighted as the cover story for the magazine's VOICE section, and spoke about the appeal of the Fox Cities' "big-city amenities with a small-town feel."

Read the full article

The Sensory Club in Neenah opens their doors to the public

View photos from the ribbon cutting

Grow Seminar Series: Social Media Marketing for Businesses

The Chamber is kicking off a new Grow Seminar Series with a focus on Marketing in 2023! This is a free, member exclusive series. The first seminar is a panel presentation on 'Social Media Marketing for Businesses' and is being held April 12 from 8 - 9:30 AM at Community First Credit Union.

Whether your business is just starting out with social media marketing or you’re an experienced user, this program will provide new insights and a well-rounded perspective on successful social media marketing.

The panel includes:

Brad Cebulski, President/Owner, BConnected: “Applying Social Media Tactics to YOUR Organizational Goals”
Cameron Wengrzyn, Vice President of Marketing, Employment Resource Group: “Let’s Get Engaged”
Karri Bedor, Founder/Marketing Coach, GoldenLink Training Coaching and Marketing: “Low Cost Facebook Ad Strategies”

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Heckrodt Wetland Reserve hires LFC graduate as new Executive Director

The Board of Directors of Heckrodt Wetland Reserve is excited to announce the selection of Luke Schiller to step into the Executive Director position. Luke was in the 2011-2012 class of the Chamber's Leadership Fox Cities program. Read the full article about his promotion here.

What we're reading

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Chamber Member News

Help support 35th Annual Scouting for Food Drive.

New North Inc. partners with Blueprint 365 to cover diverse business.

The Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (FCCVB) awarded a $30,000 Tourism Development Grant to Trout Museum of Art (TMA) to help fund the development of their newest exhibit, B(ART).