June 23, 2022 | Issue #25

Leadership Fox Cities 2.0 offers a deeper dive for LFC graduates

Fox Cities Chamber has announced a new leadership development program exclusively for graduates of Leadership Fox Cities. Leadership Fox Cities 2.0 is an extension of the original program that takes a deeper dive into community topics, furthering participants’ knowledge and understanding of the region. Learn more>>

Take our Chamber Quick Poll

Last week's poll results: What hiring trends do you see for your business over the next year?

• Substantial increase in hiring - 23.9% 
• Moderate increase in hiring - 23.9%
• Same - 16.9%
• Moderate decrease in hiring - 18.3% 
• Substantial decrease in hiring - 16.9% 

It's been a month of networking and celebrating Chamber members!

SECURA Insurance Business After Hours June 9 - See photo album

Samaritan Ribbon Cutting June 10 - See photo album

Shear Images by Carla Ribbon Cutting June 16 - See photo album

Community Blood Center Ribbon Cutting, June 22 - See photo album

Mill City Public House Ribbon Cutting, June 22 - See photo album

Reminder:

Business registration for our Fox Cities Days campus recruiting

events at Michigan Technological University and University of

Wisconsin - Platteville is now open! Register HERE.

People in the News

Fox Valley Technical College is pleased to announce the selection of three vital leadership positions. Dr. Jennifer Lanter has been named the Vice President for Learning and Chief Academic Officer, and Elizabeth Burns has been selected as the Vice President for Student Success. Rayon Brown will continue to serve as Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 

The board of directors of the Fox River Navigational System Authority (FRNSA) has appointed Phil Ramlet as executive director of the organization. 

Hoffman Planning, Design, & Construction, Inc. is happy to announce the additions of Nicole Melotte, Mitch Kroll, and Casey Helmrath to its team

View all member news releases

Send your news releases to marketing@foxcitieschamber.com

What We're Reading

Wisconsin job market remains strong despite worries over economy. Read article>>

Labor shortage stymies construction work as $1 trillion infrastructure spending kicks in Read article>>

Home sales give way as prices enter unprecedented territory. Read article>>

Chamber Member News

Prevea Health, a multi-specialty health care organization, is set to open a new, state-of-the-art health center in Grand Chute on July 19, its second location in the Fox Valley. The new location at 3750 N. Investors Court is just off Highway 41 and North Richmond Rd. and will provide the services ranging from primary to specialty medical care. Read more>>

SBDC to be at Chamber on July 6 

Small businesses can schedule

a no-cost consultation 

Schedule a free consultation with the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on Wednesday, July 6 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. 

Announcing the Wisconsin Automation Implementation Grant

The WEDC, working with the Wisconsin MEP Network (including WMEP Manufacturing Solutions), is offering the Wisconsin Automation Implementation Grant to help lower the risk of automation technology implementations by providing expertise and the offsetting of some of the costs. 

The two-step process enables manufacturers to select the most appropriate technology, plan effective implementation, and receive financial support for acquiring that technology. Completing the roadmap makes companies eligible for financial support up to $35,000 for acquiring the equipment listed in the roadmap.  

Click here for more information.  

Upcoming Events

5-Year Anniversary Celebration: Express Employment Professionals

June 28, 4 - 7 p.m.

3303 W. College Ave., Ste. B, Appleton

Ribbon Cutting & Open House: R&R Insurance

June 28, 4 - 6:30 p.m.

55 Jewelers Park Dr., Suite 105, Neenah

Free small business counseling

with the SBDC

July 6, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Fox Cities Chamber, 125 N Superior St.

Schedule an appointment

Ribbon Cutting & Open House: Brehmer Law LLC

July 12, 3-5 p.m.

117 W. Wisconsin Ave., Neenah

July Business After Hours at 

Community First Credit Union

July 14, 5 - 7 p.m.

1575 Dresang Way, Neenah

Ribbon Cutting & Open House: Suburban Enterprises

July 15, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

3040 N. Pointer Rd., Appleton

Chamber Golf Outing at North Shore Golf Club (SOLD OUT)

July 18, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Ribbon Cutting & Open House: The Joint Chiropractic

July 21, 4-6 p.m.

3825 E. Calumet St., #200, Appleton

Free small business counseling

with the SBDC

August 3, 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Fox Cities Chamber, 125 N Superior St.

Schedule an appointment

Fox Cities Days

September 8: Michigan Tech

September 20: UW Platteville 

TBD: Concordia University, UW Oshkosh

License to Cruise

September 23, 6 - 9:30 p.m.

College Ave./Fox Cities Exhibition Center, Appleton

Appleton's Octoberfest

September 24, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

College Avenue, Appleton

Smart Girls Rock!

November 2

Walbec Group

Fox Cities Jobs

• Administrative Assistant, Vermeer Wisconsin

• Custodial Services Manager, Jacks Maintenance Service

See all job postings. 

Post your job openings.

LAST CHANCE! Did you apply for the 2022-2023 Leadership Fox Cities program yet? If not, now is the time! Applications are being accepted through June 27. Apply here.