May 25, 2023

Fox Cities Future 15 Young Professionals Unveiled

PULSE Young Professionals Network has announced the 15 individuals from across the Fox Cities region who will be honored as the 2023 class of Fox Cities Future 15 Young Professionals!

This year’s recipients include:

Logan Baerenwald – Electrical Engineer – Miller Electric
Dr. Brittany Bell – Dean of Students – Lawrence University
McKenzie Clemons – Business Development Executive – McClone
Kevin Englebert – Development & Land Services Director – Outagamie County
Jacklyn John Fischer – Director of Academic Advising – Lawrence University
Mel Gerrits – Nurse Case Manager – Paradigm Complex Care Solutions – Onsite at SECURA Insurance
Laura Jones – Social & Community Service Outreach Director – African Heritage, Inc.
Carissa Paul – Program Manager – Fox Valley Memory Project
Samantha Proesel – Personal Lines Underwriting Supervisor – SECURA Insurance
Angelica Rickert-Smith – Vice President – Vets and Friends of Wisconsin
Ariela E. Rosa – Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support – Lawrence University
Rovell Stewart – Community Advocate – People of Progression
Jennifer Ven Rooy – Chief Operating Officer – Lakeside Packaging Plus
Fanni Xie – President/CEO – Northeast Wisconsin Chinese Association
Michelle Zimmer-Maertz – Operations Talent Acquisition Manager – Menasha Corporation

The 2023 Young Professional of the Year will also be honored: Brooke Knowles, Manager, Wellness Account Executive, Nutritional Healing LLC. A celebration ceremony will be held Thursday, July 27 at Waverly Beach in Menasha.

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Last Week's Quick Poll Results

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Your Business Advocate Blog

Way Too Early Presidential Polling

Earlier this week, the Marquette University Law School released their latest round of polling of the state of politics in Wisconsin. MU has been polling Wisconsin and the nation on elections and policy preferences since 2012. They have nailed almost every race in Wisconsin since their inception and are nationally considered the “gold standard” poll of the Badger State.

Read the full blog post here.

Jon Turke

Vice President of Government Affairs

jturke@foxcitieschamber.com

Congratulations to the Leadership Fox Cities Class of 2023!

The Fox Cities Chamber hosted a commencement ceremony for its 2022-2023 Leadership Fox Cities (LFC) program on Tuesday, May 23 at Butte des Morts Country Club in Appleton. This year’s class was comprised of 39 distinguished individuals from various industries within the Fox Cities. See photos here.

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Don’t let bad customer service affect your business

Sign up for our Customer Service Workshop with David K. Aaker on June 5 and learn how to build customers for life. Employees at every level, across all industries, will benefit from this workshop.

← Watch the full video to see just how quickly one bad experience can affect your business on a much larger scale.

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. As an employer, you have the unique opportunity to go to two campuses - Michigan Tech University and UW-Platteville - surrounded only by others from the Fox Cities, and have more 1:1 time with students. Join us and catch these grads early to recruit the talent you need to keep your organization healthy and growing!

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Buyer Personas on a Budget: Boosting your Restaurant’s Profits

The Fox Cities Chamber will host a webinar specifically for restaurant owners and marketers on June 15 from 9 – 10 AM. This webinar will prove essential for restaurant owners and marketers seeking to deepen their understanding of their customers and maximize their marketing efforts.

Take this survey to let presenter Michael Samson know what YOU want to gain from this webinar.

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Attend the June Business After Hours

Fox Communities Credit Union is excited to host the June Business After Hours!

Join us on June 7 from 5 - 7 PM for an after-hours event with live music from Eric Krueger and Marty Paschke, food catered in by Stone Arch, and beverages from Valley Liquor. Each attendee will receive two drink tickets to use at the bar. Tours will also be available to check out their new corporate location!

Low Cost Marketing for Your Small Business

Is your marketing budget tight or non-existent? Join us for a seminar on “Low Cost Marketing for Your Small Business” to learn about two key strategies to reach your audience that are budget friendly. The seminar is being held on July 12 from 8 - 9:30 AM at Community First Credit Union.

The program features two members of our Fox Cities business community with hands-on marketing experience: Jordan Kapellusch, digital marketing specialist at Network Health, and Pamela Barnes, owner of Xe54: a Wine & Cocktail Lounge.

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Appleton’s Octoberfest In Need of Volunteers and Food Vendors

The Octoberfest Committee is in need of almost 800 volunteers for Saturday, Sept. 30. This include bartenders, bar managers and block captains. Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and do not need a bartending license unless they are managing a bar.

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There is also a critical need for food vendors at License to Cruise and Appleton’s Octoberfest. This is a great way for non-profits to raise awareness and funds for their mission!

Food vendor application

Chamber Member News

Faith Technologies has been recognized as a Gold System Integrator partner in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™.

Jewelers Mutual® Group expands with a new global insurance brokerage called JM Insurance Agency Partners.

Walk into the Weekend: Prevea offering free walking program.

Great Lakes Roofing Corporation donated time and materials for the re-roofing of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Marshfield.

People Making Headlines

Sam Statz, Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. President/Owner, has joined the YMCA of the Fox Cities Corporate Board following 13 years on the Appleton YMCA Board.

Prevea Health is pleased to announce the upcoming “Shop with a Doc” event, featuring Dr. Joseph Albers, a podiatrist, on June 13, from 5 to 6 p.m., at Runaway Shoes in Appleton.