January 11, 2024

Over 150 Nominations Received for Education Awards; Celebrate the Outstanding Impact of our Educators!

We are thrilled to share that over 150 nominations for our Excellence in Education Awards have been submitted in support of local dedicated educators who have gone above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of their students. View the full list of nominees by clicking here.

Now, we are reaching out to you, our valued community members, to help us honor these professionals in a truly special way. We are seeking sponsors to support our 5th annual Excellence in Education Shining Star Awards, where we will celebrate and acknowledge their hard work, innovation, and commitment.

Why Sponsor?

Showcase your commitment to education and community support.
Gain visibility among a diverse and engaged audience.
Make a positive impact by contributing to the recognition of excellence in education.

To be part of this meaningful celebration, contact Eric Broten at ebroten@foxcc.net. Let's come together as a business community to show our appreciation for these educators who play a vital role in shaping our future workforce.

Attend/Sponsor the event

Grow with Google Grapevine: Make Better Business Decisions With Analytics

Want to know if the work you have done to establish your business on Google is working? Google Analytics can show you! In this video, hosted by Grow with Google Instructor Basim Newby, you’ll learn best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online, then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions.

Basim will cover:

Identifying business goals and how you plan to use your online presence to achieve them
Incorporating data into your marketing plan
Selecting tools to help you find the answers you need

Watch the Video

Don't forget; January Business After Hours is tonight!

Don't forget, BMO Bank is hosting the January Business After Hours tonight! Join us from 5:15 -7:15 PM at 221 W. College Ave. in Appleton for this networking event; hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

Bring at least one non-perishable food item or a cash donation for the Fox Cities Salvation Army and you'll have the chance to win four BMO Floor Seats to a Wisconsin Herd game, along with two $100 Pro Shop Gift Cards!

Celebrate your company milestone with us in 2024

We would love to celebrate with members who have also achieved a key milestone in 2024! This includes ANY anniversary that ends in a 5 or 0 .... from 5 years to 200 (and more). We will be sure to recognize your business's accomplishment in 2024, as we also share our successes. Just complete this brief form to let us know.

Acquire valuable economic insights at annual Economic Outlook Lunch

Creating a stronger regional economy starts at the Fox Cities Chamber's Economic Outlook Lunch featuring "Bow-Tie Economist" Elliot Eisenberg. At this popular annual event, Eisenberg delivers macro and microeconomic insights in an always-entertaining fashion.

The event is being held on February 13 from 11:30 - 1:30 PM at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel. Ticket pricing is $65 for Chamber member early bird registration and $85 for non-member registration. Early bird pricing ends on January 23, and members pricing is $75 after that. Tables are also available for purchase.

For sponsorship information, email ebroten@foxcc.net.

Attend the luncheon

Chamber President/CEO named 2024 WCCE Chair

The Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives, a program of WMC, announced that our Chamber CEO Becky Bartoszek will serve as the 2024 WCCE Chair! She will bring key experience to the board as it guides the organization’s goals. Click here to learn more.

“The work our organizations continue to do showcases the crucial leadership role Chambers play in economic development, business growth, and community prosperity.” - WCCE Chair Becky Bartoszek

Planning underway for 2024 economic development magazine

Our inaugural magazine was successfully launched last year and work has now begun on the 2024 edition of Fox Cities Economic Development. A sales rep from Livability, our magazine publisher, is starting to reach out to Chamber members regarding advertising in the next issue, or contact Eric Broten for more advertising information.

If you would like to learn more about Livability, click here. To view the 2023 magazine publication, click the link here.