July 13, 2023

Nutritional Healing Named PULSE Champion of Young Professionals

Jodie Federwitz, Director, PULSE Young Professionals Network (front, left) presents the Champion of Young Professionals designation to Kimberly Stoeger, Owner, Nutritional Healing (front, right) and the Nutritional Healing team.

Nutritional Healing has been named a PULSE Champion of Young Professionals (YPs) by the Fox Cities Chamber! The culture at Nutritional Healing is one that captivates and retains young talent. Leadership and teammates alike are supportive, invested, and helpful toward each other, pushing YPs to explore, learn, and grow.

“As a young professional, it is such a value to work at Nutritional Healing where there is an emphasis on both personal and professional growth,” said Lisa Hofacker, Nutritionist & Program Coordinator. “It is rewarding to work for a company that strives to be the change in not only our community but also in individual’s lives.”

Read the full news release to learn more about Nutritional Healing and how you can become a Champion of Young Professionals too.

Grow with Google Grapevine - The Importance of SEO

The Fox Cities Chamber partners with Grow with Google to offer the tools, resources, and training that helps small businesses adapt, grow, and better serve the community. These tips are offered to you free of charge as part of your Fox Cities Chamber membership!

This week's tip:

Search Engine Optimization, aka SEO, is the process of optimizing a website’s content and structure to increase its visibility and ranking on search engines like Google. It’s a powerful tactic to give your business a competitive advantage. You can use SEO to expand your reach and help your business appear higher in local searches. View this video to learn how to drive traffic to your website more effectively:

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Your Business Advocate

Fox Cities Chamber Submits Comments Supporting Zoning Change in Neenah

This week, the Fox Cities Chamber, along with the Northeast Wisconsin Realtors Association, submitted comments in favor of the City of Neenah amending their zoning code to eliminate the “protest petition” provision. Under the current ordinance, a small group of residents can submit a petition to the city triggering a requirement that three-fourths of the council vote in favor of a zoning change, rather than the normal simple majority. This was most recently used in the Shattuck Middle School redevelopment.

Read the full blog post here.

Jon Turke

Vice President of Government Affairs

jturke@foxcitieschamber.com

Chamber Ambassador Spotlight: Scott Jensen

Scott works for the Hosking Insurance Agency, a full-service insurance office specializing in personal and commercial liability insurance for residents in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Please share your favorite/most impactful moment as a Fox Cities Chamber Ambassador.

The most impactful moment as a chamber ambassador was when I attended the Ahava Salon grand opening. It was a beautiful event and listening to Bre share her story and the courage it took for her to go out onto her own was impressive. And so I like to attend the ribbon cuttings and grand openings of other small businesses because all of these entrepreneurs are taking a big leap once they go out onto their own and I want them to succeed.

How do you help make the member experience an impactful experience at the Fox Cities Chamber?

I encourage all of the new members that I meet or speak with to get involved in something. Attend the business after hours, sign up for the educational panels, or find something that they can commit to and do it. The chamber has so many programs and opportunities to build your business and grow as a person. You just have to do a little bit of work.

Learn more about Scott and read his full spotlight here. If you are a Chamber Ambassador and would like to be featured in a monthly spotlight, contact Jim Wickersham for more information.

Be part of the PULSE Future 15 Young Professional Awards!

Join us in recognizing our 2023 class of Future 15 Young Professionals on July 27! Get your ticket now and enjoy an evening of celebration and inspiration on the lake.

Looking for a way to showcase your company and increase brand awareness? Become a sponsor! It's the perfect way to reach a young professional demographic as part of your talent retention and attraction initiatives. We have two levels available:

Presenting - $7,500
Gold - $3,000

Or email jwickersham@foxcitieschamber.com for a custom level.

Get your tickets/Become a sponsor

Building for Kids Children's Museum opens new exhibit: Follow the Beat to East Asia

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Fox Cities Communities on Campus (formerly Fox Cities Days) 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. Join us and catch these grads early to recruit the talent you need! As an employer, you have the unique opportunity to go to two campuses, surrounded only by others from the Fox Cities, and have 1:1 time with students.

Anyone looking to have the added benefit of sponsoring this event can contact Jim Wickersham.

You're Invited!

Maximize your membership this August

Grow your business with Membership Maximizer and gain greater insight into the benefits your Chamber membership brings! The program is a great way to meet and network with others, and learn how the Chamber can help you promote your business, access resources, develop professionally, and have a voice in the business community. Whether you’re a new or seasoned member, everyone learns something new!

This event is being held August 15 from 7:30 - 9 a.m. and is free for Chamber members. Register today to reserve your spot.

I-41 Project Public Involvement Meetings

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation Northeast Region will be conducting Public Involvement Meetings—both in-person and online—for the I-41 Project. The meetings will be on July 25, 26 and 27. More information about the I-41 Project is available here.

Learn how to start your child care business

Child Care Resource & Referral, in partnership with Fox Cities Chamber, invite you to attend a free program on 'Starting Your Child Care Business.' The program will be held in-person and virtually on July 20 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Child Care Resource & Referral on 1001 W. Kennedy Ave., Suite A, in Kimberly. Register here.