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January 20th, 2014 Issue # 3-14
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Greetings!
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Have you ever noticed that amazing individuals like Martin Luther King Jr. left behind some amazing thoughts? Not only did their actions leave them behind a legacy but so did their words. Here are some quotes that I personally think are some of his most profound:
"Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way."
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
"In the end, we will remember no the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends."
"If you can't fly, then run, If you can't run, then walk, If you can't walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward."
"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase."
"There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right."
"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."
"No one really knows why they are alive until they know what they'd die for."
"Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way to be happy is to seek happiness for others."
Have a wonderful week!!
Alicia
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 Looking For De Pere at Dusk Hosts for 2014
We still need hosts for a few De Pere at Dusks this year. If you are interested in hosting one at your business, please contact Cheryl Detrick at cdetrick@deperechamber.org. De Pere at Dusk is held the fourth Tuesday of each month, typically from 4-7pm, but can be adjusted as needed.
What businesses typically do for De Pere at Dusk:
- Have appetizers and drinks;
- Give tours of business;
- Use it as an open house;
- Invite clients
For those hosting De Pere at Dusk's we:
- Invite our members and the public via the newsletter and press releases;
- Make posters and rake cards for you to give out as well as give them to area businesses to advertise;
- Have it displayed on our website and social media;
- Have Ambassadors their to welcome people to the event;
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New Member Spotlight
Windstream Communications is a provider of voice and data network communications (broadband, VoIP, MPLS), and managed services (virtual servers, managed firewall, data storage, cloud-based voice, etc.), to businesses in the United States. The company also offers residential broadband, phone and digital TV services to consumers within its coverage area. It is the ninth largest residential telephone provider in the country. Headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, Windstream has more than $6 billion in annual revenues and is listed on the S&P 500 index. The company was formed in 2006, when Alltel's local telephone service merged with Valor Communications Group out of part of GTE (now part of Verizon)'s local telephone business in the Southwestern United States. Windstream is a partner with Dish Network, offering satellite service to its customers. Windstream Communications is located at 1400 Lombardi Drive in Green Bay. To learn more about Windstream's services, visit their website at www.windstream.com.
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Community News
Unity announces new members to leadership: "We are extremely pleased to have Dr. Neuman, Dr. Manning and Katie Bischoff as part of our talented clinical team," said Alisa Gerke, Executive Director. "Through their leadership, we hope to educate more health care professionals on the value of hospice and palliative care, both in terms of high quality and cost savings." View full news release here.
On Thursday, February 27, at 8 a.m. Central time, Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: TEG) will host a conference call to review fourth quarter and full year 2013 financial results, as well as future prospects. Fourth quarter 2013 financial results documents will be posted to the company's website after market close on February 26, 2014. The conference call can be accessed 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time by dialing 888-788-9425. When prompted, supply EARNINGS as the passcode and MR. STEVEN ESCHBACH as the leader. Callers will be placed on hold with music until the call begins. View full news release here.
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 De Pere Named #9 for Best Cities for Job Seekers
They found the best places for job seekers in the state by asking the following questions:
- Is the city growing? We assessed growth in the working-age population, ages 16 and older, from 2009 to 2012 to ensure that the city was attracting workers and exhibiting a trend of upward population growth.
- Can you afford to live in the city comfortably? We measured a city's median household income to see if workers made a good living. We also analyzed the monthly homeowner costs, including mortgage payments, to see if the city had a reasonable cost of living.
- Are most people employed? We looked at the unemployment rate.
This is what they had to say about De Pere being their #9 for best cities for job seekers: "Like Howard Village, De Pere is contiguous to Green Bay, but on the south end of the city. The median household income in De Pere is slightly lower than in Howard Village ($56,368 versus $61,327), but so are the monthly homeowner costs ($1,440 versus $1,508). Job seekers in De Pere have a lot of opportunities for help. New North is a Green Bay-area nonprofit that aims to attract businesses to northern Wisconsin by training workers in manufacturing, sales, management and health care professions. Green Bay's campus of the Wisconsin Job Center also offers lots of online resources for people looking for jobs."
See the other twenty cities that made the list here!
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Career Steps: Meet & Greet our Experts
Questions? We have answers! If you are searching for a career you are passionate about, join us to learn the steps to get into your ideal career. You will have the chance to meet with our Career Services, Financial Aid & Admissions experts. Panel Discussion, Open Q&A, and personal dialogues are on the agenda. Come take a career self-test or simply have a tour of the campus and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres!
Date:
Thursday, January 23rd
Location:
Rasmussen College-Green Bay Campus, 904 S Taylor St., Green Bay, WI
Learn more here.
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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.
Teens For Jeans Collection Campaign: Jan.5th - Jan. 26th, 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/
Tuesday
Connect! Local Information for Starting and Growing Businesses--Financial Series: "From the Shoebox to the Spreadsheet":
5:30-7:30pm, Brown County Library, 515 Pine Street, Green Bay.
Free and open to the public. 920-496-9010.
WednesdayGrant Writing Training - Public & Nonprofit Organizations: 8:30am-12:30pm, Radisson Hotel & Conference Center, 2040 Airport Drive, Green Bay. Cost: $69 includes materials and morning refreshments {$59 special rate for UWGB staff & students?or?for additional team members of an organization already attending} Veteran grant writer Joe Gaunt leads informative and enjoyable workshop to help you create a compelling grant application. Bring your ideas, needs and draft proposals with you. Discover how best to present your ideas and needs as you learn effective grant writing strategies. Plus you'll leave with a critiqued draft grant proposal! 920-465-2608.
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
Frost Fest:
1-3pm, Howe Community Resource Center, 526 S. Monroe Ave, Green Bay. Frost Fest is a fun and FREE open house event for all ages to come and celebrate the winter season. There will be Winter Olympic Games, refreshments, prize/raffle drawings, art projects, and cookies. 920-448-7340 ext. 2.
Sunday
19th Annual CP Cosmic Bowl: 12-3pm, Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, 2929 Allied Street, Green Bay. $30 per person 8-pin tap: 8 pins down is a strike! Many prizes, raffle items, silent auction and much more! We sell out fast. Reserve your lane(s) now, contact Rachel Harmann, Development Coordinator, at rharmann@cp-center.org or 920-337-1121 ext. 1203.
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US 41 Project Lane Closures January 20-24
US 41
Drivers should anticipate various overnight single lane closure on southbound and northbound US 41 along the entire Brown County corridor from south of Scheuring Road to Lineville Road. Lane closures can vary along the corridor, so drivers are urged to stay alert, pay attention to road signs, slow down and use caution when entering any work zone. The US 41 Project plans to have at least one lane of traffic open at all times on both northbound and southbound US 41 during construction. This does not include closures by local authorities for accidents or unusual incidents (such as weather).
Velp Avenue
The following ramp will have closures:
- Northbound US 41 on-ramp from Velp Avenue will be closed Tuesday evening, January 21st from 6 to 11 pm for crane mobilization.
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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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