September 22, 2022

Business Awards recipients announced

Congratulations to the following Fox Cities businesses, who were named recipients of the Chamber’s 2022 Business Awards:

Business of the Year / Large Employer: Milis Flatwork
Business of the Year / Small Employer: CarePatrol Fox Cities
Company Innovation / Large Employer: Jewelers Mutual
Company Innovation / Small Employer: Proceed.app
Corporate Citizen Leadership: Winch Financial
Rising Star: Whisk & Arrow Sugar Studio

Tickets for the awards luncheon are now available. Come support these Fox Cities companies, who help make our community vibrant, innovative and dynamic!

Monday, November 14, 2022 / 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel, Neenah

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Last Week's Quick Poll Results

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Email - 35.8 %
Text - 21.0 %
Phone - 13.6 %
Face to face - 19.8 %
IM - 9.9 %

Hear from local women in leadership at our annual breakfast

The Chamber’s PULSE Young Professionals Network will hold its 2022 Women in Leadership Breakfast on Wednesday, October 19, from 8 – 10 AM at the Grand Meridian. Join us as four local influential women take the stage to talk about the experiences, challenges, rewards, and surprises they've encountered as women in leadership positions. The panel includes:

Alison Fiebig – Business Development and Marketing Director for Boldt
Marissa Knuth – Owner of Ivory Rose Bridal Boutique
Ann Franz – Director of Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance
Nicole Malson – Stryker

Cost is $20/Pulse members and $35/nonmembers (includes breakfast). Special thanks to our event sponsor: Walbec Group; and our PULSE sponsors: Prevea Health, Miron, and Tundraland.

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Fox Cities Days makes its way to UW-Platteville

Fox Cities Days at UW-Platteville was a huge success! Lots of connections between students and employers were made, and the students learned more about how great the Fox Cities area truly is.

View photos from the day at UWP

Vermeer Wisconsin Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations to Vermeer Wisconsin on their ribbon cutting at their new Appleton location!

View photos from event

Free small business consulting appointments available October 5

Small businesses in the Fox Cities region can schedule a free consultation with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Wednesday, October 5, at the Fox Cities Chamber from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. No matter what stage you are at in starting or growing your business, their small business experts are here for you, at no cost.

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City Center Plaza set to become Fox Commons

It started with a vision by Dark Horse Development to reimagine the City Center Plaza on College Avenue, bringing new life to downtown Appleton’s heart by creating a thriving urban hub. Over the last year, the team of Dark Horse Development and The Boldt Company have been diligently working on a plan to transform and reinvigorate the City Center Plaza. Upon completion, the redevelopment project will be named Fox Commons and anchored by health & wellness services, retail, office, and food & beverage users.

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What we're reading

Wisconsin banks saw continued loan growth in second quarter

US return-to-office rates hit pandemic high as more employers get tougher

Gas prices rise for the first time in nearly 100 days

Chamber Member News

Wisconsin Technology Council Applications are being accepted now from young companies that want to tell their stories to investors at the Wisconsin Early Stage Symposium.

Surface Mount Technology Corp. celebrates its 25th year of business.

Verve, a Credit Union, has earned a spot on the 2022 Best Credit Unions to Work For list for the sixth year in a row.

Fox Valley Technical College joined the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in recognizing ThedaCare with the Futuremaker Partner Award.

People Making Headlines

The Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) recently presented State Representative Ron Tusler (R-Harrison) with the organization’s 2022 “Champion of Economic Development” award for his leadership on legislative initiatives to drive economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin.

Wade Paffenroth has joined Fox Communities Investment Services, as an LPL Financial Advisor.