January 13th, 2014                                                                               Issue # 2-14




Greetings!


This Wednesday we will kick off a great year of De Pere at Dawn's, starting with New Year, New Tech!! Join us as we look into what can make your life easier both in the work world and in your personal life.

 On a side note, I did a little research of my own on the new technology that is sure to make a lot of noise this year! These all sparked my interest!! Here are just a few technology to watch for and learn more about (click on them to learn more):
  1. Smart TV's 
  2. Smart watches 
  3. Xbox One and PlayStation 4 
  4. Google Glass 
  5. Nike Fuel Band   

 

 Don't be afraid to go and do a little research for yourself. This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the new technology for 2014!!

 

 

Have a wonderful week!!

Alicia




  



 New Member Spotlight


Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative is the health insurance solution for thousands of small businesses, nonprofits, individuals and families throughout Eastern Wisconsin. CGHC is a nonprofit, member-governed cooperative dedicated to delivering quality, comprehensive health insurance at a competitive rate.

  

In 2010, the Federal Affordable Care Act created the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program to foster the creation of new consumer-governed, private, nonprofit health insurance issuers (known as CO-OPs) to innovatively expand health insurance coverage and to increase competition among health insurers. In February 2012, Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative (CGHC) was awarded a loan from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to launch the new nonprofit health insurance cooperative and bring affordable health insurance to the region beginning January 1, 2014. Through a partnership with Aurora Health Care and Trilogy Health Network they provide access to quality comprehensive coverage for individuals, families, employers and nonprofits throughout 19 counties in Eastern Wisconsin.  

 

Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative is located at  120 Bishop's Way in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Check out their website to learn more about them at www.commongroundhealthcare.org.  

 

Community News 

Wisconsin Public Service announced the winners of this year's Energy Challenge. Fifteen non-profit organizations were challenged with four tasks related to energy efficiency and weatherization during the two months of October and November.

Organizations were awarded up to $1000 for completing the challenge and the top three organizations that completed all challenge tasks while saving the most electricity were awarded an additional $500 grant. View full news release here.  

 

Its time to bundle-up and celebrate the 11th Annual Winterfest On Broadway! Make plans to enjoy the outdoors on Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Green Bay's Historic Broadway District. This one day festival for the community is also a fundraiser for On Broadway, Inc. (OBI), a non-profit organization. View full news release here.  

 

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is accepting scholarship applications from students who live within the company's service area and plan to attend technical or four-year college programs. Scholarships are offered to students who are high school seniors. Scholarships of up to $1,500 per year are awarded based upon outstanding academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities and financial need. View full news release here.  

 

The five natural gas subsidiaries of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE:TEG) saw record use of natural gas pass through their distribution systems during the past week. The utilities, Michigan Gas Utilities, Minnesota Energy Resources, North Shore Gas (IL), Peoples Gas (IL) and Wisconsin Public Service (provides natural gas and electricity) delivered a combined total of 3.4 billion cubic feet to their 1.7 million customers for the period 9 AM Monday, January 6, through 9 AM Tuesday, January 7. It was the largest daily distribution since the subsidiaries were merged into Integrys Energy Group in 2007. Upper Peninsula Power Company, an electric-only Integrys subsidiary in Michigan also faced several cold weather-related outages during the brutal weather. Integrys is spending more than $1 billion over the next decade to invest in its natural gas infrastructure in Chicago and millions more at its other Midwestern subsidiaries to ensure its distribution networks can endure record-breaking weather conditions in the future. View full news release here. 


 
Open House & Ribbon Cutting at ING Financial Partners

Join the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce and their Ambassadors at ING Financial Partners to celebrate their open house and ribbon cutting this Tuesday, January 14th from 3pm to 7pm. The ribbon cutting will take place at 3:15pm. ING Financial Partners is now located at 2181 Oneida Street in Green Bay.

The event is open to the public.
 

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:  New Year, New Tech
 

Date:
Wednesday, January 15th
Time:
7:30-9am
Location:
 Rennes Health and Rehab Center
200 S. 9th Street
(across from De Pere Post Office)

 Register here.
This Week's Area Events 
 
 
Today


Community Blood Drive: 1-6pm (every Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday thru January 27th), American Red Cross, 2131 Deckner Avenue, Green Bay.
Make an appointment today to save lives! Call 1-800-RED CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org.

Teens For Jeans Collection Campaign: Jan.5th - Jan. 14th, YWCA
230 S Madison St, Green Bay, WI. John Dewey Academy of Learning is working with the YWCA to collect jeans for Dosomthing.org's yearly Teens for Jeans Campaign! Bring gently used jeans to the fallowing locations: YWCA (230 S Madison St Green Bay, WI 54301) John Dewey Academy of Learning (1429 Harvey St, Green Bay WI 54302 in St. Peter and Paul Church old school building) Bring them up to the third floor and look for the collection box For more information visit: http://teensforjeansjdal.weebly.com/

  

Wednesday

Tutor Training Orientation: 10-11am, Literacy Green Bay, 424 S. Monroe Avenue, Green Bay. Want to make a difference in your life and someone else's? Consider becoming a tutor at Literacy Green Bay! There are currently over 60 learners waiting for a tutor to help them with their English, reading and writing skills, or GED. The first step to becoming a tutor is to attend an orientation. We are holding an orientation on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at 10am or 6:30pm in our Learning Center at 424 S. Monroe Avenue. The dates of the workshop are Monday, January 20, Wednesday, January 22, and Monday, January 27 from 9am-12pm or 6pm-9pm and Saturday, February 8 from 9am-12pm. For more information, contact Shelley at 435-2474. Literacy Green Bay is a non-profit organization committed to helping adults and families acquire the reading, writing, math, English language, computer and workforce skills they need to function effectively as workers and community members.  
 
Friday

Community Blood Drive: 9am-1pm (every Friday thru March 14th) , American Red Cross, 2131 Deckner Avenue, Green Bay. Come help save up to three lives by donating blood! Make your appointment today by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or go to www.redcrossblood.org.

Saturday

Electronics Recycling Day:
9am-1pm, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, 1661 East Shore Drive, Green Bay. The Friends of the Wildlife Sanctuary will be holding their winter electronics recycling drive Saturday January 18 from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. New this winter - all appliances that contain freon, including dehumidifiers & air conditions are free to recycle!!! Most other standard household electronics are recycled for free! Televisions & CRT computer monitors are subject to a recycling fee. Proceeds from the event support the Wildlife Sanctuary.

Sunday

Track and Field Camp: 12-2:30pm, St. Norbert College, Schuldes Sports Center. St. Norbert College will be hosting a Track and Field camp for athletes in grades 7-12 on Sunday January 19th. Athletes can choose from individual technique sessions in the Sprints, Jumps, Hurdles, Pole Vault and Throws. $35. Registration is available at: http://www.snc.edu/athletics/trackw/camps.html Or contact Don Augustine for more information 920-403-3456 don.augustine@snc.edu  
 
 



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US 41 Project Lane Closures January 13-17

 
WIS 172

The following ramp will have closures:
  • Southbound US 41 off-ramp to WIS 172 will be closed overnight on Tuesday and Wednesday from 8pm to 6am for bridge work. The following detour will be in place:
    • Southbound US 41 traffic seeking eastbound WIS 172 will be detoured south to Oneida Street, take Oneida Street east to northbound US 41 and follow northbound US 41 to eastbound WIS 172.  

 

 

Lineville Road

 

The following ramps will have closures:

  • Northbound and southbound US 41 ramps to Lineville Road will be closed overnight on Monday and Tuesday from 9pm to 5am.  

In addition, Lineville Road between East Deerfield Avenue and West Deerfield Avenue will be closed Monday and Tuesday from 9pm to 5am.  
Contact Information: Cheryl Detrick, President/CEO :: De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce
920-338-0000
itsadate@deperechamber.org