April 2, 2024

PULSE's YP Appreciation event is back!

It’s BACK! Our YP Appreciation event is a fun night for our PULSE members to show just how much we appreciate all of our YPs. We love getting to celebrate you and all that you do for PULSE and the Fox Cities community. PULSE members get in FREE and food is provided along with networking, trivia, and more! Non-PULSE members are welcome to join for a small fee and check out why our organization is so great. This year, we’re going to Holidays Pub & Grill in Neenah, and it is sure to be a fantastic event. Sign up by April 18th so that we can give them a head count and order enough food; see you April 24th for a night all about YOU!

Upcoming Events

CEO Breakfast

Our annual CEO Breakfast returns in May! A fantastic panel of local CEOs from Capital Credit Union, Goodwill NCW, Plexus Corp, and Jewelers Mutual Group will give insight into their own paths to success and offer advice to those in attendance looking to grow into positions of leadership. Tickets are on sale now and this event sells out every year, so get your seat now! Head on over to our website to get all the details as well as a look at this year’s panel of CEOs. We’re excited to have U.S. Venture sponsor this event alongside PREVEA as the breakfast sponsor. See you there! Register here.

May 9 | 7:30 - 9:30 AM | The Fox Club, Fox Cities Stadium

Rewind

Coffee and Conversation

YPs came together for Coffee and Conversation at Sweet Lair in Menasha last month. This unique café venue not only had great food and drinks, but a whole host of board games to play! Perhaps a PULSE Game Night is in our future...

This casual networking event was also linked to a campaign for the Community Clothes Closet. PULSE members donated professional clothing for those in need in our community, and our basket was heaping full! Our next Coffee and Conversation is set in May and connected with the United Way. A special link will be needed to sign up and space is limited, so keep your eye out for more information.

Night at the Museum

PULSE traveled to the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass thanks to the Harp Gallery, our sponsor! It was a fun night of networking, guided tours, refreshments, and fine art. Our YPs had fun getting their creativity on, making their own suncatchers to take home with them. Check out photos from the event here!

PULSE Champion March Renewal

Fox Communities Credit Union and Palmer Group have renewed their Champion status in March! Both organizations enjoy working with and helping YPs to grow and find their true passion in the workforce.

From Fox Communities Credit Union: “Fox has been working with our YP’s continually to support them in any way possible to see them succeed. Our tuition support has been very successful as well as supporting team members in their journey to get more involved in community non-profit boards and committees.” – Heather Wessley

From The Palmer Group: “We are excited to continue this partnership and support young professionals across the Fox Cities!” – Lauren Abbas

We appreciate the businesses that Champion for our YPs in the workplace, and we continue to see growth of our Champion program with new organizations joining every month!

If your business would like to become a Champion of Young Professionals, reach out to Jodie Federwitz or click here for more information.

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!

Young Professionals Poll:

Do you feel like you’re compensated appropriately for your job duties?

Yes, my salary makes sense for my position

Yes, but I’m willing to take on more for more pay

No, I do more than my job description without additional pay

Last Month's Young Professionals Poll Results:

What element is most important when considering a new position or company?

Flexibility - 42.9%
Benefits - 28.6%
Other - 28.6%
Salary - 0%

Just for fun:

What makes you excited about spring?

Longer days

Flowers and new growth

Warmer temperatures

All of the above!

Last Month's Just for Fun Poll Results:

Do you feel like your current employer provides enough flexibility for modern times?

Yes, and I love it! - 46.2%
I have some, but not as much as I would like - 23.1%
No, my job has rigid hours and expectations - 15.4%
Yes, but I like to stay structured - 15.4%

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PULSE Member Spotlight

Meet Hollan Miller

Realtor

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group

Hollan grew up in Neenah and attended FVTC for Interior Design. She now lives in Kaukauna with her two dogs and loves it! She’s a local Realtor with Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, helping people looking to start their next journey in homeownership – first home, cabin up north, or investment property. She enjoys the Fox Cities for all the things going on: Octoberfest, EAA, Packer Games, lake activities, and more; moreover, Hollan likes to travel, specifically to Florida. On her day off, she’s relaxing with her pups on a hike or at the dog park.

What is your favorite thing about the Fox Valley?

“My favorite part of the Fox Valley is having so many different options for restaurants, parks, events, music, etc. Anything you can think of we usually have within a 30 min drive time!”

What has been your favorite PULSE event so far?

“My favorite PULSE event so far has been the axe throwing event. It was something different that I think everyone enjoyed. I had never been axe throwing before that!”

Connect with Hollan on LinkedIn.

PULSE Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to volunteer with PULSE? Our clothing drive had great success, and now, we are planning a full-on volunteer opportunity with Heckrodt Wildlife Preserve on Thursday, May 23rd from 3 – 5 PM! This service project will help clean up the area and trails and be done alongside a guided hike through the reserve. Come help the community and work alongside fellow YPs this May! Volunteer sign ups will begin in April and can be done through our website so that we know how many people to expect to help. Come and be a part of giving back to the Fox Cities Community with PULSE!

Volunteer Opportunities in our Community:

Appleton ABC (A Better Chance) is looking for YPs to become Board and Committee Members. This college prep organization brings in high school students of color from all over the country. These high achieving students are educated here for free and then go on to college (at little or no charge) and likely continue to stay and work in our area. Once a part of Lawrence University, this organization has been in our community since the 1960s and is looking for new talent as they move into a new home and new chapter. If you are interested in learning more about the organization and how to get involved, reach out to Dan Freiermuth at dan.freiermuth@appletonabc.org. This is a great way to gain committee and board experience while giving back to the youth the organization serves and developing talent in the Fox Cities!

WisconSibs, an organization that helps sisters and brothers of people with special needs, is hosting a fundraiser and looking for Blackjack dealers for their event on Friday, April 19th, at Waverly Beach. Volunteers would arrive at 5:30 PM for training and then stay until around 10 PM. Contact Bill Grennell by April 12th if interested; bill@wisconsibs.org or 949-887-6293.

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