May 26, 2022 | Issue #21

Congratulations Leadership Fox Cities Graduates!

The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce hosted a commencement ceremony for its 2021-2022 Leadership Fox Cities (LFC) program participants on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton. This year’s Leadership Fox Cities Class was comprised of 30 distinguished individuals from various industries within the Fox Cities.

Trendon Albers, Akrivis Real Estate Valuation Services
Keith Barth, Oshkosh Corporation
Jeffrey Bernice, City of Neenah Police Department
Brittany Bunn, Michels Power, Inc
Greg Cooper, Fox Valley Technical College
Karena Dyer, Miller Electric/ITW
Brian Elmer, First Business Bank
Jacklyn Fischer, Lawrence University
Kristen Greiner, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce
Kelly Hanink, Grand Chute Fire Department
Michael Hernandez, Appleton Area School District
Chelsea Hinderman
Griffin Jack, American National Bank - Fox Cities
Kevin LeBeau, Lawrence University
Jack Marx, Hawkins Ash CPAs
Jessie Micke, Miron Construction Co., Inc
Michelle Miller, Appvion Operations, Inc
Kayla Nabbefeld, Wipfli LLP
Polly Olson, Appleton Police Department
Pamela Pelot, Berners Schober Associate, Inc
Adam Peterson, US Venture Inc
Johan Ryd, Plexus Corporation
Stephanie Schott, Neenah Parks and Recreation
Jill Skarda, BLC Community Bank
Matt Suttner, McGlone Suttner
Nicholas Thorn, City of Menasha Police Department
Billy Weber, Thrivent
Adam Westbrook, City of Neenah
Jessica Winkel, BayCare Clinic
Julie Wisneski, Advocate Aurora Health

Congratulations to all! View more photos from the ceremony here.

LFC applications being accepted through June 27

Applications are open for the 2022-2023 Leadership Fox Cities class. Members

meet monthly from September-May for immersive educational sessions on

issues in business, education, government, media, human services, health,

law enforcement, environment, and the arts. Find out more online at https://foxcitieschamber.com/leadershipfoxcities.

Chamber Quick Poll

Do you answer work emails while on vacation?

Yes

If you would like to suggest a future Quick Poll question, email it to marketing@foxcitieschamber.com

Last week's poll results: When hiring, what is the top factor you believe a prospective employee is looking for?

Competitive pay - 22.5%
Work/life balance - 23.3%
Flexible work hours - 24%
Vacation/paid time off - 17.1%
Competitive/robust health benefits - 13.2%

It's back and better than ever!

Appleton’s Octoberfest^TM, an event of the Fox Cities Chamber, proudly returns for its 40^th celebration on Saturday, September 24. The day kicks-off at 9:00 a.m. in Houdini Plaza with a ceremonial toast and traditional polka music by Schnapps und Tanz Oktoberfest Band. Read more>>

What We're Reading

How can manufacturers attract and retain Gen Z workers? Read article>>

Survey shows a third of executives expect workers to answer calls while driving. Read article>>

Seven companies win 33rd annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Awards. Read article>>

New Research Unveils Wisconsin’s Regional and National Appeal for Living & Doing Business

A new survey by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) reveals that both in-state and out-of-state residents view Wisconsin as a good place to do business, raise a family, and enjoy a high quality of life. The research discovered that Wisconsin appeals strongly to out-of-state residents at levels that exceed other Midwest states. Read more>>

Chamber Member News

Change is coming to a 30-year-old office building in downtown Menasha. Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. is converting the 3-story office building at 130 Main Street into a mixed-use structure that will include commercial space and apartments. Read more>>

Longtime partners Fox Valley Technical College and Lakeland University have entered into two new agreements that will solidify their decades-long relationship and bring the two institutions together under one roof. Lakeland will relocate its Fox Cities Center to Fox Valley Technical College’s Appleton campus. The transition will occur this summer in time for classes this fall. Read more>>

Members on the Move

Community First Credit Union is pleased to announce that Jennifer Glovacki has been named Vice President of Investment Services with Community First Financial Advisors, a full-service investment program offered through CUSO Financial Services (CFS).

Jewelers Mutual Group has announced the addition of two new members to its board of directors, effective May 18, 2022: John A. Green, president and CEO of Lux Bond & Green and Niveet Nagpal, president for Omi Privé fine jewelry.

Stopping by the Chamber? Bring a donation for our food drive!

The Chamber is holding a food drive to help kids and families in need and are asking you to help. We are collecting non-perishable food items through June 21 to benefit Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Collection boxes are located in the Chamber lobby and ready for your donation. Some of the items most requested by Feeding America partners are:

Canned chicken or tuna
Pasta sauce
Whole grain cereal and pasta
Rice/rice mixes
Pancake/baking mixes
Canned veggies, especially beans
Canned soup
Peanut butter

You can also visit our virtual fundraiser to donate to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin (mobilecause.com) or you can text go give! Text "fox" to 91999 to make a donation. THE CHAMBER WILL MATCH ALL DONATIONS, ITEM FOR ITEM/$ FOR $!!