July 27, 2023

Fox Cities Chamber announces Plexus Corp. as the location for Smart Girls Rock! 2023

We are excited to announce the location of Smart Girls Rock! for 2023. The November 1st event will be held at Plexus, 2444 Schultz Dr., in Neenah. Each year the location rotates to a Fox Cities company that supports careers for women in STEM, with Plexus selected as the 2023 site.

Smart Girls Rock! is an interactive mentoring program designed to inspire and help young girls who are interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) set career goals and start taking steps to pursue that path.

We are seeking professional female mentors with a STEM-related degree and job to run stations. During the speed mentoring sessions, small groups of students will move through the interactive stations and participate in hands-on activities related to STEM. If you are interested in being a mentor, fill out the form below.

Apply to be a Mentor

Grow with Google Grapevine - Who Are Your Customers and How Do You Target Them?

Running a small business can be full of surprises. Are you certain you know who your customers really are? In this Grow with Google video, Keisha Mabry Haymore, a Grow with Google Digital Coach, provides a guide on how to more precisely target potential customers. Keisha goes beyond the basics and will help you cut through stereotypes and dig deep on customer demographics, segmentation, personas and more.

Watch the video

Public policy forum on housing scheduled for August 8

The Chamber is holding a public policy forum focused on the current housing crisis. Discussion will focus on the challenges and opportunities surrounding housing in our community, what steps communities are taking to address affordability, and the lack of housing stock. The program will be held from 8 - 9 AM at the FVTC Bordini Center in Appleton. The forum is free and open to the public!

Panelists include Jennifer Sunstrom from the REALTORS Association of Northeast Wisconsin, Tom Rooney from Mark Winter Homes, and Kara Homan from the City of Appleton. The panel will be moderated by Jon Turke, VP of Government Affairs, Fox Cities Chamber.

So many milestone celebrations in the past week!

Renewal by Andersen celebrated the grand opening of their new showroom! View and download their photos here.

Office Furniture Warehouse celebrated the opening of their new location! See the photos from their celebration here.

RGL Logistics celebrated their brand new warehouse that is now live and operational at their Lynndale Complex. Check out their photos here.

Tower Clock Eye Center broke ground on their new ASC - ambulatory surgery center, next to their current clinic on N. Richmond. See their photos here.

Check out Boldt's new location at August Business After Hours

Boldt is excited to host the August Business After Hours at their new location! Join us on August 10 for the after-hours event at 2121 E. Capitol Dr. in Appleton. Register here.

Whether you are a prospective member, new member, or a member that wants to stay engaged, we provide Business After Hours for you! Bring your business cards and connect with professionals across varying industries.

Network and grow your business at Membership Maximizer

Network with other members and gain greater insight into the benefits your Chamber membership brings on August 15 from 7:30 - 9 AM! Our Membership Maximizer program is a great way to meet other members, share ideas, PLUS learn how to get the most value from your Chamber membership.

Whether you’re a new or seasoned member, everyone learns something new! Register here.

Fox Cities Communities on Campus is a targeted college recruitment event that showcases the Fox Cities to college students - where it's located, what makes it livable, and why students should bring their talents here. Catch these grads early and join us to recruit the talent you need to keep your organization growing and thriving! Learn more and register here.

Anyone looking to have the added benefit of sponsoring this event can contact Jim Wickersham.

Food booth opportunity available for non-profit organizations

Looking for a way to raise funds for your non-profit organization? Sign up to operate a food booth at Appleton’s Octoberfest! Non-profits can also consider partnering up with another non-profit organization to manage a food booth together, and we have a large list of non-profits who are looking for a partner to work with. To see that list, email appletonoctoberfest@gmail.com.

Non-profits can also pair up with a for-profit restaurant or food truck and share a portion of the sales. To learn more and apply, click here.