December 14, 2023

Capital Credit Union Becomes Gold-Certified Employee Friendly Workplace

Eric Broten, VP, Business Growth and Development, Fox Cities Chamber (left), presents the Gold Employee Friendly Workplace certificate to Laurie Butz, President and CEO, Capital Credit Union, and a group of Capital Credit Union employees.

Capital Credit Union has been certified as a Gold-Status Employee Friendly Workplace by the Fox Cities Chamber. Laurie Butz, President and CEO of Capital Credit Union, expresses the importance behind the certification. “At Capital Credit Union, we truly value our employees, and we want them to be able to see and feel that every day. We know that the service we provide to our members and community is at its best when we put our employees at the forefront, and this certification is a great reflection of the positive workplace we’ve been working hard to create and maintain.”

Some of the initiatives that contribute to Capital Credit Union’s certification include the option for remote work, paid time off for both full-time and part-time employees, health and wellness incentives, tuition and training advance reimbursement, and incentivized volunteer time.

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Grow with Google Grapevine: Sell More With an Engaging Email Marketing Strategy

Email marketing can help you increase sales by reaching customers with the right message, at the right time. In this video, Stasia, Lead Educator at Grow with Google and Dave, from Constant Contact, will discuss how to engage customers with well-designed emails, segment your customer base to deliver tailored messages, and track performance to refine your strategy.

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Donate at Chamber's Holiday Blood Drive

'Tis the season of giving, and the Chamber is giving back to our community by hosting a Holiday Blood Drive. On December 20 from 7:30 - 10:30 we'll have The Community Blood Center parked right outside for our members to donate. Join us as we help patients right here in the Fox Cities this holiday season and sign up for your time slot below.

Grab your tickets to Chamber's upcoming Q1 events

Tickets are now on sale for the Fox Cities Chamber’s “Celebrate: A Toast to 150” event on Tuesday, January 16, at Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel in Neenah. Join us in celebrating the Fox Cities Chamber's Lifetime Achievement awards, enjoy music by Michael Prusinsky, a dinner show performed by Let Me Be Frank, and a celebratory toast to 150 years! General admission for the event is $150 for Fox Cities Chamber members and $175 for non-members. Tables of 10 are also available for $1,500/$1,750.

Celebrate: A Toast to 150

Tickets are available for the 2024 Economic Outlook Lunch on Tuesday, February 13 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. This annual event features nationally-acclaimed "stand-up" economist Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., as the keynote speaker.

Tickets are available online or using the button below. Early bird tickets are available to our members until January 23 at only $65 a ticket. For sponsorship information, email ebroten@foxcc.net or click the button below.

Economic Outlook Lunch

The Fox Cities is filled with amazing teachers who deserve recognition

We already have nearly 100 teachers nominated for our Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards! The awards recognize the important role education at all levels plays in strengthening the Fox Cities region – training and retaining top talent and creating a great quality of life for families.

Educators are talented, passionate, and vital to our community. You can showcase your business as an advocate of teachers and our Fox Cities educational system by sponsoring the program; be part of this inspiring event by becoming an award sponsor for only $5,000!

Contact Eric Broten at ebroten@foxcc.net or 920-831-4908 to secure your sponsorship.

Chamber's Herrick named '40 Under 40' by the ACCE

Congratulations to Aimee Herrick, the Chamber's Director of Events and Emerging Talent, who has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2023 40 Under 40 list of emerging leaders shaping the chamber industry.

Aimee, a former high school teacher, has brought a great skill set to help the Fox Cities Chamber succeed, including an eye for detail, planning, communication and a working knowledge of schools.

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Chamber essay competition gives middle schoolers chance to win big cash prizes!

Middle school students can win up to $11,500 and a trip to Washington D.C. by participating in our Civics Bee. This essay competition encourages students to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader residing in Wisconsin can submit an essay.

Students compete at the local level for a first place prize of $500, then winners move on to the state level for a first place prize of $1,000. Finalists will be invited to Washington, DC to compete in a National Civics Bee championship for a chance to win $10,000.

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