February 10, 2022 | ISSUE NO. 6
FOX CITIES WEEK
Your connection to employers, economic development, and quality of life in the Fox Cities region
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- Friday deadline for career expo booth
- Nominate a favorite teacher
- Register for free workforce webinar
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- Join us for Pulse/WI Herd Night
- Local 5 Live with Jr. Achievement
- Member News
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Start filling your workforce pipeline now!
Friday deadline to register for career expo booth
Tomorrow is the deadline for Fox Cities businesses to register for a booth at the Future Fox Cities Career Expo, slated for March 8-9 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center. It's a great opportunity to connect with your future workforce!. Have career conversations with 8th through 12th grade students and start filling your employee pipeline for the future.
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JA & Career Expo focus of today's Local 5 Live
Check out today's Local 5 Live / Fox Cities Chamber segment; with our Special Events Director Melissa Haen and guest Junior Achievement, talking about our partnership on the upcoming career expo.
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Nominate a favorite teacher
Is your favorite teacher from school or college still making a difference in the lives of Fox Cities students? Or perhaps you know someone who is inspiring your own child now. Either way, here is your opportunity to recognize that awesome educator: Nominate them for our Excellence in Education Shining Star Award! Help them get the recognition they've earned, for all they do. Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on April 5. Special thanks to our sponsor Bergstrom Automotive
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UPCOMING EVENTS
February 16, 2022
8-9 AM / Virtual
Chamber Members Only
February 23, 2022
5:15 pm Panel Discussion
7:00 pm Game
Oshkosh Arena
$25 for Pulse members, $35 non-members.
March 8 & 9, 2022
Fox Cities Exhibition Center
March 10, 2022
5-7 PM
1000 Cameron Way, Neenah
April 5, 2022
5 PM
Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley
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There's still time to register for a members-only workforce webinar
We're excited to welcome Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, to speak on “Hidden Workers and the Post-Covid Workforce.” The webinar will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 8 AM; and attendees can learn about the current labor shortage, the impact of Covid and other factors on this trend, and what employers need to attract, retain and development a workforce that meets their future requirements. A members-only event. Register here >>
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Join our Young Professionals for a night of learning and basketball. Meet at the Oshkosh Arena as we partner with Oshkosh Propel Young Professionals for a Panel Discussion with executives from the Bucks and Herd organizations on "Changing Hiring Culture and building the Deer District."
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What we're reading
The No. 1 reason people quit their jobs during the great resignation
A record 24 million Americans quit their job between April and September of 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. It may surprise you to learn that wanting to earn more money was not the main driver of the record turnover.
Early stage investments last year hit record-high $810 million
Wisconsin companies set a new record for early-stage investment last year with at least $810 million in angel and venture capital funding. That’s according to new data from the Wisconsin Technology Council released ahead of the group’s annual “Wisconsin Portfolio” report. Tech Council President Tom Still said more than $600 million of that total was from around 15 large deals, which he calls “really good news” for the state. Read more>>
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Member Movers and Shakers
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EXIT Elite Realty is pleased to announce that Chris Barylski has joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals.
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The Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region has welcomed Cindy Hoffman, as Donor Services and Finance Coordinator; Ryn Nason as Donor Services and Gift Planning Coordinator; Barb Jensen as Executive Assistant; Shyanna Kelley as Community Engagement Coordinator; Katie Ornstein as Database Specialist-CRM; and Renee Resch as Finance Manager.
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The Community Foundation has also promoted Kelly Tanck to Chief Financial Officer; Kelly Randerson to Controller; Iida Berg to Scholarships Manager; and Stacie Belke to Human Resources Coordinator.
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Community First Credit Union has announced four promotions: Kimberly Fermanich to Regional Assistant Vice President of Branch Operations; Jennifer Strebig to Branch Manager at the Darboy branch; Jon Ganzen to Branch Manager at the Oneida Street branch; and Brittany Calaway to Branch Manager at the Winneconne (Neenah) branch.
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Community First Credit Union also welcomed three experienced professionals: Lindsay Derencius as Vice President of Learning & Development; Renee Petersen as Vice President of Operations; and Matthew Wilcox as Vice President Business Lending.
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Chamber Member & Community News
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EDCI announces Microsoft Gold
partner status
EDCi, a Wisconsin-based company, is excited to announce the achievement of Microsoft Gold Partner Status. By achieving Microsoft Gold Partner Status, EDCi becomes part of the one percent of Microsoft Partners worldwide who have demonstrated the highest level of technical excellence. This allows EDCi to work closely with Microsoft to provide an overall elevated customer experience, as Microsoft Gold certified partners gain access to the latest Microsoft technology products and services, in addition to ongoing assistance and training. Read more >>
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League of Women Voters features new format for AASD Candidates Forum
The Appleton League of Women Voters is providing recorded interviews with each of the nine candidates who will appear on the February 15 primary ballot for the Appleton Area School District Board. ... A link to all of the taped interviews is available on the League's website, Read more>>
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Matthews Tire gifts $8,00 to Salvation Army
Matthews Tire presented an $8,000 check to The Salvation Army after their 18th Oil Change for the Better event, held Dec. 6-11, 2021 at all six locations.
Major David Minks, commanding corp officer for The Salvation Army Fox Cities, accepted the check on behalf of The Salvation Army groups throughout Northeast Wisconsin. More Details>>
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NEXT ISSUE: Thursday, February 17
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