February 17, 2022 | ISSUE NO. 7
FOX CITIES WEEK
Your connection to employers, economic development & quality of life in the Fox Cities region
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- Free SBDC counseling at Chamber
- Hidden Workforce webinar recording
- Bazaar After Dark Vendor Apps Open
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- Have you "Herd?"
- More employers raising wages
- Wholesale prices jump
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Looking to start, grow or finance your small business?
Get easy, no-cost access to small business consulting
services at the Fox Cities Chamber
Soon it will be easier than ever to access the pros from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), as consultants will be at the Fox Cities Chamber office on a regular basis. No matter what stage you are at in starting or growing your business, their small business experts are here for you.
WHEN: First Wednesday of each month, starting March 2
HOURS: 12:30 - 4: 30 PM
WHERE: Fox Cities Chamber, 125 N Superior St., Appleton
Mark your calendar for an open house with the SBDC at the Chamber on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 at 12:30 PM; watch for more details. Your Chamber is proud to partner together in providing another valuable resource for our small business members!
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Chamber releases 2021 Report to Community
We are excited to announce that we have released our 2021 Report to the Community. Here at the Chamber we are so proud of what we accomplished last year, thrilled about the opportunities ahead of us, and grateful for the support of our members and the community!
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February 23, 2022
5:15 pm Panel Discussion
7:00 pm Game
Oshkosh Arena
$25 for Pulse members, $35 non-members.
March 4, 2022
12-1 PM
629 Westhill Blvd., Appleton
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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ICYMI: Recording of Hidden Workforce webinar available
Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, gave an engaging webinar presentation yesterday on “Hidden Workers and the Post-Covid Workforce.”
No worries if you missed it; we've uploaded a recording of the presentation for Chamber members to watch! View here >>
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Have you "Herd?"
Fox Cities Pulse and Oshkosh Propel YPs are partnering together on Wednesday, Feb. 23, for a night of fun and learning. Before a Wisconsin Herd game, learn about what the Milwaukee Bucks did on "Changing Hiring Culture and building the Deer District Arena" with a panel discussion featuring executives from both the Bucks and Herd organizations. Then cheer on the Herd in an exciting game! Starts at 5:15 PM. Learn more / Register.
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Vendor applications now open for Bazaar After Dark 2022
Prospective vendors can now apply for the New London night market event, which is slated for June 3, 2022. We're excited to be bringing Bazaar After Dark back in 2022 to New London. Apply here.
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More employers raising wages, WMC survey reveals
More business leaders in the state are planning to raise wages this year, according to the latest employer survey from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. Thirty-four percent of surveyed businesses said they will be raising wages by more than 4 percent in 2022, marking an increase from the previous WMC survey conducted about six months ago. At that time, about one-fourth of respondents said they’d be raising wages in hopes of attracting talent. At this point last year, just 9 percent had planned to boost wages. Read more>>
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Wholesale prices jump 9.7% in January, further evidence of red-hot inflation
The Labor Department said Tuesday that its producer price index, which measures inflation at the wholesale level before it reaches consumers, surged 9.7% in January from the year-ago period, slightly below the 12-year high of 9.8% notched in November and December. But in an unexpected turn, prices rose 1% in January on a monthly basis – well above the revised gain of 0.4% in December. Read more>>
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Member Movers and Shakers
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Brenton D. Teeling, Vice President of Client Services and Administration at Legacy Private Trust Company, has received the Under 40 in Wealth Management Award from the American Bankers Association (ABA).
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Alyssa Thomas, a physician assistant with Orthopedics & Sports Medicine BayCare Clinic, has begun seeing patients at Aurora Health Center in Pulaski.
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Chamber Member & Community News
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More YOU in NEW campaign Launches
The New North has launched the More YOU in NEW talent attraction campaign, featuring video testimonials and graphics.
The focus is on Northeast Wisconsin, where there is "more of what you are looking for to live your best life. Don’t just take our word for it; watch stories of real people sharing why they love our region in the More YOU in NEW video series."
Over the next six months, they will feature stories highlighting how people just like YOU are finding their MORE in Northeast Wisconsin. Learn more >>
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Calumet County ... Supper Club Capital of the Midwest!
Discover Wisconsin has produced a 5-minute video sharing some of the best supper club gems in Calumet County and the Midwest - including Schwarz’s, Roepke’s, and the Granary. Anyone who isn’t hungry when the video starts is guaranteed to be hungry by the end! And the drinks…see for yourself!
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Apply now for WI Manufacturer of the Year
The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award (MOTY) program is an annual recognition of excellence in manufacturing. Applications are currently being accepted! The deadline for manufacturers to complete the application is March 4.
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NEXT ISSUE: Thursday, February 24, 2022
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