March 10, 2022 | ISSUE NO. 10
FOX CITIES WEEK
Your connection to employers, economic development & quality of life in the Fox Cities region
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- Enjoy some graphs and laughs
- Businesses and students connect at Future Fox Cities Career Expo
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- Mask proof your facial expressions
- WI Fast Forward grant available
- MOTY application deadline extended
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Enjoy some graphs and laughs on April 19
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Elliot Eisenberg is back! We are excited to welcome the "bowtie economist" back to the Fox Cities for an in-person Economic Outlook Lunch on Tuesday, April 19. At this popular annual event Elliot will deliver macro- and micro-economic insights in an always-entertaining fashion. Enjoy some graphs and laughs during this must-attend luncheon!
When: Tuesday, April 19
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: Red Lion Paper Valley Hotel
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Businesses and students connect at 2022 Future Fox Cities Career Expo
We wrapped up the Future Fox Cities Career Expo yesterday, and the energy was amazing! Both days saw our Fox Cities businesses make great connections with 8th grade and high school students. Employers were able to answer students' questions, share about their business, help plan career paths, and start a pipeline for their future workforce. Thanks go out to so many ... our 80+ businesses who had booths, 2,300 students from 16 high schools, dozens of volunteers, our Chamber Crew, and all sponsors for their financial support: Menasha Corporation, Prevea Health, NEW Manufacturing Alliance, Gulfstream, Ascension, Bon Appetit, Ducommun, and Ornua Ingredients North America. THANK YOU!
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Chamber Member & Community News
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Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel Neenah selected as best conference center in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Meetings closes every year by recounting how the industry has changed and grown over the last 12 months. The annual Best of Wisconsin Meetings readers’ poll discovers the readers’ choices for the best the state has to offer and observing how sentiments shift from year to year is incredibly illuminating as priorities change. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, travel uncertainty has catapulted the importance of flexibility and the labor shortage has escalated the value of customer satisfaction. Read more >>
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New venue management services offered by
A-Mazing Events
A-mazing Events, an event and meeting planning company based in Appleton, Wisconsin, now offers venue management services for venue property owners. According to Joey Reader, the company’s president and founder, venue management is a good fit for her team of eight professional event planners, designers, and event staffers. “East-central Wisconsin has a treasure trove of beautiful halls and historic buildings that owners open up to others for their events,” Reader said. “We hear from them it’s time consuming and stressful to always be available for calls, tours, maintenance, and vendor questions. That’s where we can help.” Read more>>
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Century 21 Ace Realty receives President's Award
Dawn Christensen, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Ace Realty is pleased to announce that in recognition of its outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently honored CENTURY 21 Ace Realty with the 2021 CENTURY 21® President's Award. The annual award is bestowed upon those independent CENTURY 21® offices that earn the CENTURY 21 CENTURION® award and the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle award in the same calendar year. Read more>>
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Member Movers and Shakers
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Goodwill NCW President and CEO Chris Hess was named to Goodwill Industries International’s (GII) Executive Council of the Conference of Executives and will serve on Goodwill Industries International’s Board of Directors.
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Jennifer Busch has been promoted to Program Manager with Community First Financial Advisors, a full-service investment program offered through CUSO Financial Services (CFS).
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Kathy Henrich, CEO of Milwaukee Tech Hub Coalition, has been named to the Board of Directors of M3 Insurance.
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Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized several local sales affiliates with the CENTURY 21 2021 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award.
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In recognition of outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently honored local sales associates with the 2021 CENTURY 21® President's Producer Award.
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Century 21 Real Estate LLC recognized Stacey Hennessey & Co. with the GRAND CENTURION Team award following 2021 sales totals.
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Century 21 Real Estate LLC recognized sales affiliate Sandra DuFrane with the CENTURY 21 GRAND CENTURION Producer award following their successful 2021 sales totals.
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Body language expert tip #2:
Mask proof your facial expressions
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Kristin Bock from Body Language Blueprints was a featured speaker at our Career Expo, but she offers great tips for any professional wanting to make a good impression. In part two of a two-part video series, she offers tips on how to mask proof your facial expressions. Click here or above to watch the video.
Kristin (aka Woman Determined To Make Sure People Feel Seen & Heard) is a speaker, coach, and the founder of Body Language Blueprints, an online platform that helps leaders and professionals win more clients, draw people in, and have followers to the ends of the Earth using body language. Learn more at her website.
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A tribute to educators!
Tickets are available for our Excellence in Education Awards Shining Star Awards Program on April 5, 5-8:30 PM at Red Lion Hotel. Help recognize the outstanding achievements of educators in the Fox Cities region. Register/learn more >>
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March 10, 2022
5-7 PM
1000 Cameron Way, Neenah
April 5, 2022
5 - 8:30 PM
Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley, Appleton
April 7, 2022
6-9 PM
Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley, Appleton
April 19, 2022
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Red Lion Hotel Paper Valley, Appleton
April 28, 2022
5:00 - 7:00 PM
W6180 Aerotech Dr., Appleton
May 12, 2022
5:00 - 7:00 PM
2102 N. Casaloma Dr., Appleton
June 3, 2022
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
W North Water St. (Between N Shawano
& Pearl Streets)
July 18, 2022
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
N8421 N Shore Road, Menasha
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Wisconsin farms are feeling the squeeze of a tight labor market
As Wisconsin farms prepare for the upcoming growing season, some producers are having a hard time finding enough workers. Claire Strader is an organic vegetable educator for FairShare CSA Coalition and the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Division of Extension in Dane County. Last fall, she started hearing from farmers who were worried about a potential labor shortage. Read More>>
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Fox Cities' Nick Reising feature in New North's More YOU in NEW campaign
New North has launched the second video story in the More YOU in NEW campaign! The latest feature story is from Nick Reising, a young professional with the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center. He shares his first impression of the region and how it turned out to be much MORE than he ever imagined. Learn more / Watch video>>
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Wisconsin Fast Forward grant program accepting applications
The Department of Workforce Development's Office of Skills Development (OSD) is again accepting applications for the Wisconsin Fast Forward grant program. Grant offerings have been redesigned into a single grant opportunity, "Industry Sectors Worker Training Grants." This grant program is designed to help fund the development of innovative and collaborative customized worker training programs. Apply/Learn more>>
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Application deadline extended for Manufacturer of the Year
The deadline for manufacturers to complete the application has been extended to this Friday, March 11. The Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award (MOTY) program is an annual recognition of excellence in manufacturing. It celebrates the successes of manufacturers in the state: their innovations, philanthropy, technological advances, commitment to customer satisfaction and quality jobs. Submit an application>>
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NEXT ISSUE: Thursday, March 17, 2022
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