August 17, 2023

New Business Awards added in 2023

The Fox Cities Chamber is excited to announce new awards this year that better reflect our current business environment. Nominate a deserving company today in one of these new categories:

The Environmental Champion Award recognizes a business that has demonstrated a commitment to sustainable business practices and is working toward environmental stewardship to lead, protect, and reduce the impact of its operations on our environment.
The Community Attraction (Non-Event) Award highlights a business or organization that has been operating for at least 2 years and has had major influence on attracting visitors and residents of the Fox Cities to engage in the community, making the Fox Cities a more attractive place to work, live, visit, and have fun.
The FAB (Food and Beverage) Award highlights a local establishment that has an uncompromising, passionate devotion to the quality of their business to be a "one-of-a-kind" here in the Fox Cities. This award is open to all food and beverage businesses: restaurants, bars, wineries, breweries, etc.
The Collaboration Award recognizes a collaborative Fox Cities project, activity, or event for its success, progress, innovation, and/or contributions to the community. The entry must have included at least two entities (business, nonprofit, community group, etc.) partnering together and been started or completed within the last three years.

We are also continuing our Business of the Year award (small and large categories), and recognizing a deserving Employee Friendly Workplace certified business and PULSE Champion of Young Professionals.

Nominate a company for a Business Award

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Your Business Advocate:

Supreme Court Still Focus of State Politics

Ever since the State Supreme Court flipped from liberal to conservative majority earlier this month with the swearing in of Justice Janet Protasiewicz, the court has dominated headlines through their actions, lawsuits filed, and legislative reaction. It doesn’t help we’re in a Summer Recess at both the state and federal level, so not much else is going on, politically. The latest headline involves Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R-Burlington) calling for Justice Protasiewicz to recuse herself from certain cases she commented on during the campaign.

Read the full blog post here.

Jon Turke

Vice President of Government Affairs

jturke@foxcitieschamber.com

2025 NFL Draft will benefit Fox Cities

“Green Bay, you’re on the clock!” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at a press conference Monday morning at Lambeau Field, and the crowd erupted in cheers. Fox Cities Chamber representatives were on hand for the excitement, as Goodell, Packers president Mark Murphy, and others discussed the 90th NFL draft that will be held in 2025 at Lambeau Field. Estimates are that the draft will draw 250,000 visitors over three days and generate $90 million in economic benefit for the state and $20 million locally. Watch for more information from your Chamber in coming months on how Fox Cities businesses can prepare for this monumental event and be part of the excitement. The full press conference can be viewed here.

Member Spotlight: Engineering and Engineering Technology at UW Oshkosh

Since the University’s inception as a teacher-training school in 1871 to its stature today as a premier comprehensive institution, quality and innovative higher education have been hallmarks of UWO’s success. In their Engineering program, students gain hands-on, applied engineering experience in electrical, mechanical or environmental engineering through partnerships with regional leaders in the field. UWO’s programs in Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering Technology are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. UWO is now the only school in Wisconsin to have a full suite of Engineering Technology programs that are accredited.

Learn more about UW Oshkosh and the engineering program by reading their full member spotlight here.

August Business After Hours held at Boldt's new corporate location!

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Membership Maximizer welcomed members at the Chamber

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Golf FORE Fun at upcoming Octoberfest Golf Outing

Start the Octoberfest fun early at our brand-new Octoberfest Golf Outing! Enjoy beer samples on the course, classic cars on display, and a traditional Octoberfest toast to start the day. Grab three of your coworkers, friends, or family and join us on September 11 FORE a great time!

Chamber Regional Partnership says "yes to housing!"

The Chamber's Regional Partnership is partnering on the Housing NOW Coalition, where we are saying "yes to housing" and finding solutions to the growing housing crisis in Northeast Wisconsin! Learn more about the coalition here.

Cybersecurity Resource from WEDC

Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. provides a series of informational videos to help companies understand cybersecurity issues and take the first steps to protect their operations. These are available to view at no cost to businesses across the state. Watch the videos here.

Hawaii Chamber Foundation Business Relief Fund

The Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Foundation/Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is raising funds to assist the business communities on Maui, Hawaii Island and throughout the state of Hawaii, which are being impacted by the unprecedented wildfires. Donate here.