June 6, 2023

Volunteer with PULSE at Mile of Music

PULSE is volunteering at Mile of Music on Friday, August 4 from 4 – 7:30 PM. We will be serving beverages along with checking IDs and selling drink tickets. Not only will you hear some great music on Lawrence Lawn, but you're helping to raise money for PULSE along the way! We are looking for 16 volunteers; make sure to sign up by June 15 to ensure your t-shirt size. Afterwards, we plan to stay on the Ave to listen to music and hang out. If spots are filled where you want to volunteer, please add another row. We hope that you can join us!

Upcoming Events

New Business Start Up

PULSE is hosting a free event with networking and resources for those interested in starting a business. There will be information for both tech/software start-ups and small businesses. The goal is to create an opportunity for future entrepreneurs to gather valuable insight, resources, and information to prepare them for running a business. With speakers on various topics and breakout sessions to learn more, there is something for everyone to take away from the event. Sign up here!

July 18 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Fox Communities Credit Union

Business After Hours

Join us tomorrow, June 7, at the Chamber's June Business After Hours event! There will be live music from Eric Krueger and Marty Paschke, food catered in by Stone Arch, and beverages from Valley Liquor. Each attendee will receive two drink tickets to use at the bar. Tours will also be available to check out FCCU's new corporate location. Register here.

June 7 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Fox Communities Credit Union

Rewind

YP Appreciation

PULSE hosted a YP Appreciation event in May that brought members together for food, fun, and friendship. Thank you to all our wonderful members who support PULSE; without you, this program would not exist! We are happy to put together meaningful events to support our YPs socially and professionally.

Mini Golf Outing

This past Monday, June 5, PULSE hosted its first Mini Golf Outing. YPs took to the putting green to show off their skills and have a little fun. Afterwards, participants gathered at the Ground Round for raffle prizes and a reception. Thank you to all our wonderful hole sponsors for their support, and get ready for this to become an annual event!

View the pictures from both of these events here.

Stay Connected

Join our LinkedIn Group! No fluff, no frills, just facts and quick reference points on what’s happening with PULSE.

Add your information to our PULSE Directory and connect with other YPs in our network. Fill out the form and start networking!

New PULSE Champions of Young Professionals

In the month of May, PULSE gained three new Champions of Young Professionals! Congratulations to Jewelers Mutual, Fox Communities Credit Union, and Image Studios on recognizing the importance of YPs and supporting them as they grow in their careers.

If your business would like to become a Champion, contact Jodie Federwitz for more information.

Young Professionals Poll

How long should you stay at your job before you consider moving on?

6 months

1 year

5 years

Timing shouldn’t matter

Last Month's Young Professionals Poll Results

How involved are you in the community?

A little involved - 53.8%
Involved in a few organizations - 23.1%
Looking to get more involved - 15.4%
Heavily involved - 7.7%

Just for fun

Which ice cream place do you frequent?

Coldstone

Dairy Queen

Culvers

Dick's Drive In

Other

Last Month's Just for Fun Poll Results

With summer right around the corner, what do you look forward to most?

Warm weather - 50%
Grilling out - 16.7%
Outdoor activities - 16.7%
Festivals and concerts - 16.7%

Helpful Article

Anyone Can Learn to be a Leader

by Monique Valcour

PULSE Member Spotlight

Meet Parker Schmidt

Micronet

Meet Parker Schmidt! Parker was born and raised in the Fox Cities and watched his father run Schmitty’s Tickets. His father’s hard work inspired Parker to be an entrepreneur when he was younger and is still something he’s interested in today. Currently, he works for Micronet which helps chambers, like the Fox Cities Chamber and the Greater Green Bay Chamber, to create communities for networking. Parker stays in the Fox Cities because of “The people! I'm not sure there are many places as big as the Fox Valley area where you can go and feel so welcome in almost any place and meet so many nice people. Midwestern goodbyes are one of my favorite things.” He loves Fonferek’s Glen in Green Bay and enjoys spending his day off in nature or reading, having just finished Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.

What has been your favorite PULSE event?

“The Hearthstone Museum! Had no idea a little place in Appleton had so much history.”

Connect with Parker on LinkedIn

Network with the Chamber through Network Builder

What PULSE is...

Reading

Beware the Woman

by Megan Abbott

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Megan Abbott, an eerie and prescient novel about a family outing that takes a terrifying turn.

The dense woods surrounding the cottage are full of dangers, but are the greater ones inside?

Watching

From: A horror series about residents of a small town trying to leave, but unknown forces keep them from getting out.

Following

Rachel Aust

Nutritionist - Personal Trainer - Wellness Coach

Tell us what you're reading/listening to/following

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Community Involvement

Join the Octoberfest Committee - Are you looking for a leadership opportunity that puts you at the heart and soul of one of the Valley’s best events? The Octoberfest committee is a group of volunteers that coordinate all aspects of this highly anticipated annual event, and there are multiple subcommittees who are looking for additional volunteers to join their team! If you have any questions, please reach out to appletonsoctoberfest@gmail.com. Bring your new ideas, energy, and expertise to help in various capacities as we continue to improve this event – recently awarded as the 2022 Community Event of the Year by Mid-America Chamber Executives. To apply, use the link here.

Rotary Presentation - PULSE has been asked to join the Appleton Breakfast Rotary on June 15. We are looking for members to come and present on what PULSE is about and why YPs are so important to our community and the various organizations within it. In return, this club will explain what they do and how they are involved in bettering the community. Come and learn what Rotary is about and network with a new group of people. Breakfast begins at 7 AM at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in Little Chute with the presentation at 8 AM and concluding by 8:30 AM. If you’re interested in coming, please let Jodie know.

Octoberfest - Looking to give back and have some fun this September at Octoberfest? Consider joining as a volunteer. This event doesn’t work without the hundreds of wonderful people who help put it on. Sign up yourself, a group from work, or your friends and lend a hand while enjoying music and good vibes on College Ave. For more information and to sign up, check out the website!

125 N. Superior St., Appleton | (920) 734-7101

www.FoxCitiesChamber.com