January 9, 2025

Help us honor five remarkable individuals at Celebrate 2025

You don't want to miss the Fox Cities Chamber’s annual Celebrate event on January 21, where we honor five remarkable individuals whose lifetime achievements have transformed the Fox Cities into an incredible place to live, work, and thrive. At Celebrate 2025 you can connect, reflect, and be inspired by stories of innovation, dedication, and impact. In addition to our awards presentation you'll experience:

✨ A memorable evening featuring a delicious dinner, lively networking, and exciting auction opportunities

✨ The chance to make a lasting impact, as auction proceeds directly support Chamber programs that benefit members, educators, young professionals, and businesses throughout our community.

Secure your seat today and join us for an inspiring celebration!

Ticket Pricing

Chamber Members: $150/person
Non-Members: $175/person
Bottles of wine are available for table purchase

Buy your tickets

New year, new updates from your Chamber!

Happy New Year from the Fox Cities Chamber! We're kicking off 2025 with some exciting updates designed to better serve our members and enhance your Chamber experience:

Business After Hours (BAH) - New Time!

To better align with attendee schedules, we're moving our BAH to 4:30 - 6:30 PM. This change is based on feedback from a recent member poll, and we’re thrilled to make this adjustment for you! These events are held on the second Thursday of each month, and while most events will follow this new timeframe, we recommend checking our event calendar for any exceptions. 🎉 Next BAH: Tonight at Ballard Glenn – Join us! Learn more and register here.

Morning Mingle - Now Every Other Month

To ensure meaningful interactions and accommodate busy schedules, Morning Mingles will now be held every other month. These events take place on the third Tuesday from 8:00 - 9:15 AM, at the Chamber offices. Enjoy coffee, a light breakfast, and networking opportunities – plus, this year, we’re introducing breakfast sponsors! ☕ Next Morning Mingle: February 18 – Register here.

Celebrating Member Milestones

In 2024 we celebrated the Chamber's 150th anniversary alongside all of our members reaching milestone anniversaries, and the response was overwhelming! We're continuing this tradition in 2025. If your business is celebrating an anniversary ending in 0 or 5, let us know so we can help you mark the occasion. 💡 New for 2025: We’re introducing enhanced promotional opportunities to highlight your achievements. Learn more here.

The Thought Leader: National Chamber survey results align with Fox Cities Chamber mission

A recent national public opinion poll indicates Chambers of Commerce are vital to the prosperity of their communities and affirms the work of local organizations such as the Fox Cities Chamber.

The Harris Poll survey, conducted on behalf of ACCE, finds 81% of U.S. adults agree that their local chamber of commerce is a trusted resource and partner for businesses. Key findings of the poll include:

90% feel that their local chamber has an impact on growing the local economy.
64% of adults are more likely to purchase from a business that they know is a member of their local chamber.
76% of U.S. adults agree that local chambers are stewards of a strong local economy.
65% of business owners see their local chamber as an advocate for initiatives and policies that are in the best interest of their business.

Read the full blog

Become a Talent Titan; support Chamber educational efforts

Play a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce by becoming a Talent Titan! This sponsorship supports a suite of programs designed to cultivate emerging talent across all stages of development, and actively contributes to building a strong and diverse future workforce in the Fox Cities. Plus, your brand will gain visibility, establishing your business as a champion of education, innovation, and community development.

Talent Titans have an effect on the following Fox Cities programs:

Civics Bee
Excellence in Education Awards
Future Fox Cities Career Expo
Future 15
Smart Girls Rock

Speaker applications for new AI Business Summit now being accepted

The Chamber is planning a regional AI Business Summit to be held on November 5, 2025 at the Hilton Paper Valley in Appleton, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

We are currently accepting applications for speakers! Please note that this is an informational program and all presentations must be educational in nature. No sales pitches or self-promotion is allowed. We are open to speaker format options, from presentations and case studies to panel discussions and workshops. Overall we are looking for AI information, inspiration and innovation to share with attendees. Application deadline is February 3, 2025.

Apply now!

Becky Bartoszek to chair the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives

Becky Bartoszek, president and CEO of Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce, will serve a second year as chair of the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives, an affiliate program of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce.

"I'm excited about this amazing group of Chamber executives working together with WCCE," said Bartoszek. "This board brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering vibrant, thriving communities across Wisconsin. By working collaboratively, we can empower local chambers to amplify their impact, support businesses, and strengthen the economic and social fabric of the regions we serve."

Read the full article here.

Save the date!

The Chamber's Leadership Fox Cities program will be accepting applications for the 2025-2026 class starting on May 1, 2025, with a deadline of June 19, 2025.

To learn more, and apply after May 1, click here. For questions or more information, contact Amy Schanke at (920) 422-0041 or aschanke@foxcc.net.

Leadership Fox Cities also has sponsorship opportunities available; to learn more, contact Eric Broten at ebroten@foxcc.net.

Nationwide Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Back on Hold

In light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force. However, reporting companies may continue to voluntarily submit beneficial ownership information reports.

Learn more by clicking here or here.

Thank you to our Board of Director sponsors

Not only was it our 150th anniversary last year, but we were also awarded Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives!

Along with the outpouring of support from our community and fellow Chambers, our Board of Directors went the extra mile and graciously sponsored the award. We cannot thank them enough for their continued support of our work and the efforts we make to further improve the Fox Cities.

Thank you to the following businesses: