March 2, 2023

Fox Cities Chamber Announces 2023 Excellence in Education Shining Star Award Recipients

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The Fox Cities Chamber has announced its recipients of the 2023 Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards. Ten Fox Cities educators were honored, and an Educator of the Year will be named the evening of the awards from among these ten.

This year’s recipients are:

Excellence in Early Childhood: Carol Mallmann, Robin’s Nest Daycare
Excellence in Elementary Education: Elizabeth Hirschy, Kindergarten, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School, Greenville
Excellence in Middle School Education: Stephani VanRoy, 5th Grade, Little Chute Middle School
Excellence in High School Education: Rebecca Ludtke, English, Wrightstown High School
Excellence in Specialty Arts: Jacob Martin, Band, Kaukauna Middle School
Excellence in Specialty STEM: Brian Zunker, STEM Biomedical Science, Fox Valley Lutheran High School
Excellence in Special Education: Sharyn Brum, Special Education, Janet Berry Elementary
Excellence in Extracurricular Activities: Kyle Kleuskens, Wrestling Coach/Physical Education, Neenah High School
Excellence in School Administration & Support Staff: Autumn Steif, Reading Specialist, New Directions Learning Community
Excellence in Higher Education: Tammy Ladwig, Ph.D., Professor of Teaching and Learning, UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities

The honorees will be formally recognized and will receive their awards at the Chamber’s Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards Program at the Grand Meridian on March 30.

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Chamber Quick Poll

What do you feel is the top regional workforce issue in the Fox Cities?

Availability of workforce housing

Affordable childcare

Employee transportation

Last Week's Quick Poll Results

Does your company use contract clauses such as non-competes/solicits in employment agreements?

Yes, we utilize such clauses INCLUDING (WHERE PERMISSIBLE) NON-COMPETES - 38.6%
Yes, we utilize such clauses OTHER THAN NON-COMPETES - 31.6%
No, we do not utilize any of these types of contract clauses - 29.8%

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Appleton Proposes Fertilizer, Pesticide Ordinance

Several Alders from the Appleton Common Council have proposed an ordinance that would impose strict regulations on the use of fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides on public property. The definition of public property would include public right of ways on private property, including the space between your sidewalk and road.

Read the full blog post here.

Jon Turke

Vice President of Government Affairs

jturke@foxcitieschamber.com.

Thought Leader Blog: 3 reasons to future-proof your career with Upskill-A-Thon

The job market continues to evolve, and the digital economy demands more workers. While it’s easy to feel left behind, we’re here to encourage you that it’s never too late to grow! Free community resources are available so you can become confident in your skill set.

United Way Fox Cities has received funding from Microsoft Philanthropies to launch a new, FREE program called Community Skills Initiative (CSI) Wisconsin! Read more about the program below.

Read the full Thought Leader blog post

Connect your business with the future talent of the Fox Cities

Fox Cities businesses can register for a booth at the annual Future Fox Cities Career Expo! The career expo provides an excellent opportunity for Fox Cities businesses to connect with the future of our workforce, as it attracts more than 3,000 students from around the Fox Cities each year. Now is the perfect time for local employers to meet with these students, be a resource, and have conversations to help fill your pipeline.

The Future Fox Cities Career Expo is set for April 18-19 at the Fox Cities Exhibition Center, and is open to 8th through 12th grade students from around the Fox Cities. Register your business for a booth by clicking the button below.

Wherever you are on your journey, there’s something for you at Toward One Wisconsin 2023

T1W brings together leaders, professionals and advocates from a broad range of sectors, including private business, nonprofit, government, health, and education, to empower and employ the full talent of all who live here in Wisconsin.

In an increasingly competitive workforce environment, Wisconsin employers are seeking new strategies to attract and retain employees. Investing in workplace culture and systems that authentically promote equity, diversity and inclusion can help employers gain a competitive edge.