September 15, 2022

Community Foundation is first 501(c)3 to be certified as an Employee Friendly Workplace!

Congratulations to the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, who is the first 501(c)3 nonprofit in the area to become certified as a Silver-level Employee Friendly Workplace in the Fox Cities by the Fox Cities Chamber. Certification recognizes employers who demonstrate a significant commitment to promoting work/life integration by creating a positive work environment and experience for all employees. For the Community Foundation, this includes flexible scheduling in a hybrid work environment; “Summer Fridays” and “No Meeting Fridays,” employee led committees, and more. Read the news release.

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Do you think the U.S. should provide universal healthcare?

Yes - 46.6%
No - 35.6%
Not sure - 17.8%

New program helps companies improve employee satisfaction and retention

The Chamber has announced a new program that will help employers improve employee satisfaction and retention. ENGAGE Fox Cities provides 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.

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Fox Cities Days continues

Fox Cities Days was at its second destination, Michigan Technological University, last week Thursday. Fox Cities businesses were able to showcase their company and why our community is a great place to live and work.

Next up is UW-Platteville then Concordia. Email Sharla Jens for details.

Apple Creek Place Open House & Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to Apple Creek Place Assisted Living and Memory Care on their open house and ribbon cutting!

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Free Grow with Google seminar set for October 4

As part of our partnership with “Grow with Google,” we are offering Chamber members a series of free seminars and webinars that kickoff on Tuesday, October 4. That day you are invited to join Google certified speaker Dave Meyer for an informative double header: “Reach your Customers Online with Google” and “Launch your Business with Customer Focused Marketing.” The event will be from 8 – 10 AM at Community First Credit Union and limited to the first 100 registrants.

Mile of Music Is Making Indie Artists Feel ‘Famous for a Weekend’

Mile of Music, a community-supported free fest in Appleton, is becoming the blueprint for how to foster emerging talent.

Read the article in Rolling Stone Magazine

Fox Cities Housing Forum set for September 26

Fox Cities businesses are invited to attend a Fox Cities Housing Forum on Monday, September 26 from 4 – 6:30 at FVTC. The forum will convene local stakeholders (public, private, and institutional) to discuss housing needs in the Fox Cities and Outagamie County and strategies to promote housing. Businesses who are advocating for more housing are encouraged to attend, as well as public sector staff and community leaders, for a shared discussion around housing in our region. Space is limited for this event. Please RSVP by September 19 at Fox Cities Housing Forum.

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People Making Headlines

Two medical experts at BayCare Clinic – Jon Slezak, MD, and Joshua Piotrowski, MD, PhD – have been named partners with the Green Bay-based organization.