July 11, 2023

Help celebrate our 2023 Future 15 recipients!

Our 2023 Future 15 awards are coming up on July 27th! Join us to celebrate our YPs who have accomplished amazing things in the community. If you’d like to attend and don't want to come alone, note in your registration that you are a PULSE member, and we’ll place you at a table with other PULSE peeps. The deadline to register is Friday, July 14th, so use the link below to get yourself signed up for a night of celebration and inspiration!

Get your tickets here

Upcoming Events

Small Business Start Up

This FREE event is for ANYONE who wants to learn more about starting a small business, or who's in the early stages of their small business. We have a great panelist of speakers with a variety of expertise such as law, marketing, insurance, financial support, and more! See the full list of speakers on the event page and sign up if you’re interested in a night of learning and free resources! Register here.

July 18 | 6 - 8 p.m. | Fox Communities Credit Union

July Business After Hours

Best Western Premier Bridgewood in Neenah is hosting the July Business After Hours. This free event is a great way to get out into the community, network, and explore local businesses. Hope to see you there for a summer night out! Register here.

July 13 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Best Western Premier Bridgewood

Mile of Music Volunteering

PULSE is volunteering to sell tickets and serve beverages at Mile of Music, and there are still a few spots open to sign up! We'll volunteer at the Lawrence Lawn site and then walk the Ave afterwards to enjoy the event. Head on over to the events page and use the link to sign up!

August 4 | 4 - 7:30 p.m. | Mile of Music, Lawrence Lawn

Discover Calumet County

The Fox Cities Chamber teamed up with Brillion, Chilton, New Holstein, and Kiel to create an event all about Calumet County! Join us to discover all that this area has to offer - from local food vendors, to outdoor activities, drinks, music and more! It’s free and fun for the whole family to enjoy. For more information, check out the event page on Facebook!

August 8 | 4 - 8:30 p.m. | Round Lake Farms

Stay Connected

Join our LinkedIn Group! No fluff, no frills, just facts and quick reference points on what’s happening with PULSE.

Add your information to our PULSE Directory and connect with other YPs in our network. Fill out the form and start networking!

PULSE Peeps at Work

Marissa Knuth is expanding her business, Ivory Rose Bridal Boutique, to another retail store in the same building; POLLEN is coming soon to downtown Appleton! “This new fashion-forward boutique encourages fashion enthusiasts to grow their style with an unmatched experience of new clothing and accessories” says Marissa. She and her team are excited to help all shoppers to look and feel amazing. Keep an eye out as their doors are expected to open later this summer.

Young Professionals Poll

Do you take advantage of the 'What PULSE is...' section of PULSEPOST?

I always check out the recommendations

I like seeing them, but I rarely look into anything

I breeze over it

I didn’t know we had that section in the PULSEPOST

Last Month's Young Professionals Poll Results

How long should you stay at your job before you consider moving on?

1 year - 50%
Timing shouldn’t matter - 30.8%
6 months - 11.5%
5 years - 7.7%

Just for fun

Do you spend any time in Calumet County? (High Cliff, Chilton, New Holstein)

I live there

I go to High Cliff State Park

I go there a lot for events and night’s out

I rarely head that direction

Last Month's Just for Fun Poll Results

Which ice cream place do you frequent?

Culvers - 26.9%
Other - 26.9%
Dick's Drive In - 19.2%
Dairy Queen - 15.4%
Coldstone - 11.5%

Helpful Article

Why Taking Vacation Time Could Save Your Life

Caroline Castrillon

PULSE Member Spotlight

Meet Sam Kolb

Private Client Fiduciary and Financial Advisor

Appleton Group, LLC

Meet Samantha “Sam” Kolb! She was born and raised in Neenah, and after attending St. Norbert College, returned to Neenah with her fiancé to be close to family. Sam is a private client fiduciary and financial advisor at Appleton Group, LLC assisting with 410(k) portfolio selections and retirement planning, but she wanted to be an actress when she was younger, double majoring in English and Theater. In her free time, Sam enjoys going up to the U.P., spending time with family, and exploring local trails or drawing.

What is your favorite thing about the Fox Valley?

“We have so many great walking trails and parks, it’s hard to choose. I’m guilty of having a sweet tooth, so recently Voyageurs Bakehouse has been my go-to spot for coffee and pastries. If you haven’t been there yet, I highly recommend it!”

What has been your favorite PULSE event?

“I loved the Mini Golf event we had at the beginning of June! I have next to no skill at anything sport-related, but I did get a hole-in-one which was a big win. There was very little pressure and everyone who came looked like they had a great time!”

Connect with Sam on LinkedIn.

What PULSE is...

Reading

Horses of Fire: A Novel of Troy

A.D. Rhine

Behind the timeless tale you know is the captivating story you never heard: a sweeping epic in which Troy's strong, yet misunderstood women take center stage in the most famous war in history.

I know the stories they will tell. I've heard the echoes of their songs--songs that will outlive us all. But this song is not theirs. It is mine.

Watching

The Bear

Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.

Listening

Speak Now (Taylor's Version)

Tell us what you're reading/listening to/following

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Community Involvement

Bike to the Beat

The annual family-friendly event is back! Fox Communities Credit Union is putting on Bike to the Beat on August 5th and they’re looking for volunteers. The event hosts music, food, drink, and fun for all ages and all skill levels and supports the Fox Cares Foundation which aims to end homelessness, fight hunger, and provides access to the arts in our community. Consider volunteering at one of the many stops along the route. They are in particular need of food and beverage help. If you have any questions, reach out to Andy Wilson: awilson@foxcu.org. Sign up here to volunteer.

125 N. Superior St., Appleton | (920) 734-7101

www.FoxCitiesChamber.com