January 19, 2023

Help honor the role educators play in shaping our future

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” — Malcolm X

Fox Cities educators are key to shaping the minds of our children and creating a vibrant future. The human connections and interactions they provide are at the heart of our community, and their role is irreplaceable.

Now, through our Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards, you can help support local educators so they can continue to nurture the next generation of employees. Help recognize these individuals and show how much they are valued by sponsoring a table at our awards program. For only $650, your generosity will allow award recipients and their guests to attend and support the best of the best in their field. We will also give you promotional mentions as a sponsor.

Other sponsorship opportunities are also available for the program, which will be held the evening of March 30th. Contact Jim Wickersham to learn more. Let’s show Fox Cities educators how much we appreciate the role they play in shaping our future leaders and filling our workforce pipeline!

Contact Jim Wickersham to learn more

Chamber Quick Poll

Which of these auction items would you rather win?

Hunting package at Blueberry Hill

Santorini Greek Paradise Getaway

Lectric XP™ 3.0 eBike

Wine country resort package in Sonoma Valley

Guided walleye fishing on the Bay

Last Week's Quick Poll Results

We will be launching a business blog; which of these articles you would be most likely to read?

Creating a winning workplace culture - 35.4%
Marketing your business on a shoestring - 19%
Create a successful brand identity - 16.5%
Succession planning for your business - 15.2%
How to be a green company - 13.9%

Your Business Advocate Blog

Come Meet Your Supreme Court Candidates

On February 14th, you’ll have a chance to meet some of the candidates running for State Supreme Court in Wisconsin. The Primary Election is one week later, so this is a great time to hear what their views are prior to casting your vote.

Current-Justice Patience Roggensack is retiring from the court when her term ends this summer, so that has opened up this seat to several candidates interested in replacing her. Every election is important, but this could swing the ideological balance of the court for a few years.

Read the full blog post here.

Jon Turke

Vice President of Government Affairs

jturke@foxcitieschamber.com

Greece and Hunting and Wine, Oh My!

What do these all have in common? They are all part of the auction prizes at this year’s Celebrate Fox Cities! Click here to see our auction items for the event; silent auction items are now available for bidding. You can also try your luck to win an oval cut genuine tanzanite gemstone, valued at more than $1,000, in our “Gem in a Glass” fundraiser live at the event.

There’s still time to register for the Chamber’s "GALAmazing" event on January 26, but the deadline is approaching fast. This must-attend event is a high-end, elegant evening for the business community to come together and celebrate our Lifetime Achievement award winners. The deadline to select your meal choice is today, so grab your tickets now!

Get your ticket to Celebrate

Starting the year off right with January Business After Hours

See photos from the event

'How to Position Your Restaurant for Success in 2023'

The Fox Cities Chamber is collaborating with the SBDC to offer a webinar specifically for local restaurants looking to grow their business, which is being held virtually on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 9 AM. The webinar is open to any restaurant in the Fox Cities, and during the program participants will learn strategies for growth and success in 2023.

PULSE Professional Development Committee is hosting a Lunch 'n Learn!

PULSE Professional Development Committee is hosting a Lunch 'n Learn, 'Branding Yourself Across Social Media Platforms,' on February 16 from 11 AM - 1PM. After an Italian buffet style lunch, attendees will assess their current social media accounts to see how beneficial they are from a professional perspective, and then learn tips for enhancing them. Social media platforms to be explored include LinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, and more. Seating is limited so register now!

Member exclusive Dale Carnegie training coming to the Chamber

Join us for a Dale Carnegie training session on 'Leadership Skills for Success: Keys to Developing Trust Credibility and Respect', held at the Chamber on February 21, 2023. This is a free, member exclusive offer!

In this session, you learn the difference between trust, credibility, and respect, and how their nuances contribute to your ability to lead people to great heights. Building and restoring trust is not easy but using the right techniques and tools will engender a healthy environment that engages people and ensures you retain them.

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Pi-oneering Platteville Engineering Event!

On March 14th, UW-Platteville is hosting an event at the UW-Platteville Engineering Partnership Building on the UW-Oshkosh Fox Cities Campus! Includes hands on STEM activity for students, information about UW-Platteville's Engineering programs, a tour, and more!

Attend the Talent Development Conference

Join the Wisconsin Workforce Development Association as it hosts the annual Talent Development Conference on April 11 - 12, 2023 at La Crosse. Each year they host executives, business leaders, HR professionals, Wisconsin industry and trade associations, policymakers, and workforce development leaders. Learn more here.