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December 23rd, 2013 Issue # 11- 13
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 Greetings!
From everyone here are the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!! Did you know that NORAD has an official santa tracker? If you have kids try it out Christmas Eve before they go to bed! It will ask for you address and tell you where Santa is! Here is the website: http://www.noradsanta.org/
Merry Christmas!!
Alicia
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 ATTENTION!! SCAM ALERT!!
The "De Pere Award Program" is NOT us nor any local organization - it is thing where they will try to sell you books or plaques. If you receive an email from them with a press release saying that you have won a business award. It is not legit.
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 Thank You!
A big thank you to Jeff DeBakker (BMO Harris Bank) for his 6 years of service to the Board of Directors including a year as Board chairman; Mark Nysted (Keller Inc.) for his 2 years of service to the Board of Directors; Jackie Olsen (American Transmission Co.) for her 6 years of service to the board including a year as board chairman ;and Ryan Jennings for his 5 years of service!
We are so grateful for your time and your commitment to the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce!! We wish you only the best in your future endeavors!!
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New Member Spotlight
Loren Mortenson launched the firm that became M3 Insurance in 1968 with life insurance and financial planning at its core. When Richard Matzelle joined in 1970, they added employee benefits expertise. In 1985, four property and casualty professionals, led by Charles Meldrum, rounded out the business insurance offerings. More than four decades later, they've grown from one office and one employee at a time, to serve as a leading insurance agent and broker for businesses in the areas of employee benefits, property and casualty, executive benefits, employer-sponsored retirement plans and personal lines.
M3 Insurance now has nearly 200 employees headed by President & CEO Mike Victorson and now serves clients across the country from five Wisconsin offices, including Madison, Milwaukee, Wausau, Green Bay and Eau Claire. M3 Insurance has always a large commitment to charitable giving. They also have core values that they follow each and every day including:
- Understand and exceed client expectations
- Demonstrate integrity and honesty in all relationships
- Accept responsibility and be accountable
- Seek continuous improvement and personal renewal
- Embrace innovation, and be open to change
- Have fun
M3 Insurance is located at 480 Pilgrim Way in Green Bay. Give them a call at 920-405-9162 or check out their website www.m3ins.com.
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 Ambassadors Club We are looking for Ambassadors for the 2014 year!
AMBASSADOR CLUB MISSION
To represent the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce membership at all Chamber events, and develop, recruit, and retain membership. To grow the businesses of Ambassadors and member companies and to increase the networking circle of Chamber members.
BENEFITS
Unsurpassed business contacts and networking opportunities.
Increased exposure to The Chamber and community initiatives.
Increased visibility at Chamber programs and events.
Name badge to identify you as a Chamber representative while volunteering at events and visiting member businesses.
Recognition for yourself and your organization in the business community, on The Chamber website, and in Chamber publications. If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador or what to learn more about the Ambassadors Club, contact Alicia Lasecki at adetrick@deperechamber.org.
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Community News
In today's mobile working environment, it's uncommon that everyone working on a particular project is in the same building. Mobility does not have to mean extra challenges and working with your team does not have to stop when you leave your desk. There are a number of web-based collaboration apps that let you stay organized whether you're at your desk, on your smartphone or using your tablet. View full news release here.
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS), a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:TEG), has chosen the Fox Energy Center near Wrightstown, WI as the preferred site for an approximately 500-megawatt natural gas combined cycle generating unit, if building a generating unit is the best overall option for meeting future customer needs. Previously, WPS announced that it forecasts a need for additional energy and capacity beginning in 2019. Its options to meet that need include buying the power from another supplier or adding another generating unit. Since the lead time to build a unit is several years, WPS must make the decision by the middle of 2014. Fox Energy Center was selected as the preferred site on the basis of feasibility studies by the MidContinent Independent System Operator, which manages the electric grid in this region, proximity to natural gas pipelines, as well as other factors. View full news release here.
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Save the De Pere Cinema - Help Us Go Digital in De Pere!
Mike and Vicki Radue have owned the De Pere Cinema for over a decade, but an industry change may force them to close the doors on the historic, one-screen theatre in downtown De Pere early next year.
Beginning as early as spring of 2014, Hollywood's producers will no longer issue movies in 35mm film, offering only digital film for new releases - at a much less expensive one-tenth of the cost. While large multi-screen theatres have already switched to the necessary digital projectors, the cost of making the switch may be the final curtain call for many small, local theatres across the country. Digital projectors can cost upwards of $70,000 - and often require bank financing for smaller theatres.
The De Pere Cinema - an iconic institution on historic George Street in downtown De Pere is a local favorite for $2 Tuesday movies, Packer games, birthday parties, and intermediate run films. With ticket prices averaging under $5, inexpensive snacks and beverages, and a constantly changing range of films, the De Pere Cinema has long been a favorite for De Pere area families, St. Norbert College students, and community members. Now they need our help to keep their doors open.
From now through the 24th of Janaury, De Pere Cinema hopes to raise $40,000 to cover the costs of switching to a digital projector. The Radue family has formed a Kickstarter page (a popular crowd-funding mechanism) in order to raise pledges. Kickstarter allows individual donors to make pledges through Amazon payments (thereby not sharing personal payment information) - and pledges are not charged unless the full funding goal is met. If you donate today to the De Pere Cinema Kickstarter and $40,000 is not raised by January 24th - you will not be charged.
However, we are hopeful that the excellent rewards that De Pere Cinema is generously offering will spark interest in donations over the coming month. Donations as little as $1 are welcomed, but generous sponsorship packages are available from $10 to $1,000 with varying movie packages and advertising opportunities.
The clock is ticking on this opportunity - in the first week of this drive, over 75 backers have pledged just over $3,500 toward this cause - word being spread solely through social media. We hope that we can see that number increase exponentially before the January 24th deadline!
To learn more about the De Pere Cinema's Kickstarter effort - head to their website, www.getreelcinemas.com and click on De Pere Cinema in the left hand column. A link to the Kickstarter website is available from this page. |
 Maximizing Your Chamber Membership
Are you getting the FULL value of your Chamber investment? Do you wonder "what do I get for my membership?" Come to this no additional cost session to learn how to use everything you've paid for - because we bet you don't know what is included. Sometimes WE forget everything.
45 minutes and you'll be back in your office with new knowledge, tools and ways to make your business even MORE successful!
When: Friday, January 10th (date changed!!)
Time: 9-10am
Where: De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce
441 Main Ave. (inside Chase Bank)
De Pere
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 De Pere at Dawn
De Pere's Premier Morning Networking event There is simply no other networking event like De Pere at Dawn!
An event for Chamber members (prospective members may attend to see what it is about), this is the most cost-effective marketing opportunity available for publicizing your business! This "focused networking" event will give you the best benefit with your regular attendance!
In addition to the great networking, we've added information and timely topical forums to the mix! Topics and expert panelists will change each month.
January Topic: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Implementation (Federal Health Care Reform) The legal and political dust have settled and the Act is in place with more changes yet to come!
David Grunke, Manager, Strategic Accounts, WPS Health Insurance will present an overview as well as introduce an analytic tool to allow you to assess your position on the next two big decisions: "Play or Pay" and the "Cadillac Tax."
Jeff Danen, Hawkins, Ash, Baptie will discuss the tax implications for pieces in place and those yet to come
When: Wednesday, January 8th
Time: 7:30-9am
Where: Rennes Health & Rehab Center 200 S. 9th St. De Pere Across street from De Pere post office Enter through main entrance, park anywhere Activity Room, inside turn left! Register here. |
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Contact Information: Cheryl Detrick, President/CEO :: De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce
920-338-0000
itsadate@deperechamber.org
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