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January 27th, 2014 Issue # 4-14
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Greetings!
New to this newsletter are links to our Facebook page, our twitter account, and our linked in account. If you don't already follow us on these - please do!! To find these in our newsletter just scroll to the bottom and click on the icons. Do you have social media accounts? If you do not already have the above accounts, here are reasons why you should get them: Facebook: 1. Your Facebook page can teach you more about your target audience. 2. A Facebook page gives you a chance to "humanize" your company. 3. Facebook pages are excellent places to gather together your customers, prospects and fans to provide reviews, share opinions, voice concerns and offer feedback. 4. Facebook is good for search engine optimization (SEO). 5. You can put your business in front of your clients and customers every day. Twitter: 1. Connecting with customers 2. Branding 3. Marketing 4. Bringing your customer news about your company 5. Give away coupon codes and promotions LinkedIn:
1. SEO Value: Having a LinkedIn Company Page makes it easier for people to find your business online. A typical Google result for any major company usually yields the business's website, and its Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter pages.
2. Branding: Unlike other social networking sites, LinkedIn gives you total control over your public image and what's being said about you.
3. Reviews: Company Pages provide a forum for users to recommend your products or services. And because a LinkedIn review is tied to someone with a public profile, it tends to carry more weight than a regular website testimonial.
4. Recruitment: A professional, informative Company Page can help you appeal to top talent and spread the word about open positions.
5. Buzz: Anytime your company releases big news or is mentioned by the media, you can extend that positive buzz by sharing links to those stories with your company's network of followers.
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
Notre Dame of De Pere is a co-ed, pre-kindergarten through grade 8, Catholic school. They are part of the GRACE (Green Bay Area Catholic Education) System and are proud to be the only school in the system with two buildings - an elementary school (Pre K-5) and a separate middle school (6-8). Their dedicated faculty encourages children to strive for excellence in intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional and social development of the whole person. In 1870, the rich history of Notre Dame of De Pere began when the original school, St. Francis School, began in a structure near where Notre Dame of De Pere's current middle school resides. In 1882, a second school, St. Mary's of De Pere, was also opened to accommodate the demand for Catholic education. In 1971, the two school sites came together under the name, Notre Dame of De Pere, with both sites being utilized to create an optimal age-related experience for the students. St. Mary's school became Notre Dame of De Pere's current elementary school, and the middle school site is within a short walking distance two blocks away. Notre Dame of De Pere is one of the oldest school systems within the GRACE system and holds a proud tradition of strong character and faith development as well as academic excellence. Notre Dame of De Pere is located at 100 South Huron Street in De Pere. Learn more about Notre Dame of De Pere by visiting their website at www.notredameofdepere.com
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Community News
Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: TEG) and the infrastructure equity investment fund BBIP (Balfour Beatty Infrastructure Partners LP) announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement in which Integrys will sell 100 percent of the stock of Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) to BBIP. "This transaction is consistent with our asset management strategy," said Integrys Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles A. Schrock. "The proceeds will substantially reduce the need to issue new equity to fund generation and infrastructure requirements at our other regulated utilities. We are confident BBIP will be committed to UPPCO's customers, employees and the Upper Peninsula," he added. View full news release here. Unity, Northeast Wisconsin's leader in hospice and palliative care, is pleased to share three staff appointments that will support our provision in providing comfort, care and compassion to patients and families facing serious illness, death and grief. The three new staff are Christina Brozak, MBA, as Director of Marketing and Tricia Millar and Allison Fortney also join Unity's Marketing Department in the newly created role of Outreach Liasion. View full news release here. Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is warning everyone to avoid all winter recreational activities on ice near hydroelectric facilities because of thin ice. Ice that forms near hydroelectric dams and adjacent reservoirs is often thin, unsafe and inconsistent. This is because of continually changing water flows beneath the ice that forms. This is part of normal hydro dam operations. View full news release here. De Pere Cinema Exceeds Their Fundraising Goal of $40,000 Just Days Before Deadline. Mike and Vicki Radue have owned the De Pere Cinema for over a decade, and are celebrating the viral success of their Kickstarter crowd funding campaign that has taken place over this past month.The De Pere Cinema's Kickstarter campaign continues through January 24th, and all proceeds raised beyond $40,000 will help with cinema improvements. The excellent rewards that De Pere Cinema is generously offering will certainly spark interest in donations. 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. View full news release here.
MEGTEC Systems, a leading global supplier of engineered systems and environmental and energy solutions to advanced manufacturing facilities, has become an affiliate to the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint Center for Energy Storage (JCESR). Led by Argonne National Laboratory, JCESR directs a major research initiative selecting national leaders in science and engineering from government, academia, and industry to create breakthrough energy storage technology and overcome critical scientific and technical barriers. The organization's diverse expertise spans the full technology-development pipeline from basic research and prototype development to product engineering and market delivery. It is collaboration with affiliates, such as MEGTEC Systems, that will help JCESR make rapid progress and significant advancement. View full news release here. Staying up-to-date on the latest news across the Internet does not have to mean visiting all of your favorite news sites or downloading multiple apps. There are a wide variety of news applications available that efficiently aggregate news and appeal to various reading styles. Of course, if you have a favorite news outlet, you can search your app market for a dedicated app as many of the largest news publications and sites have great apps available. Think about your reading style, news preference and try out a few types of apps to find one that is Built for You. View full news release here.
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All Things Norbertine! History, Music, Abbey Ale
The Norbertine Order was founded in 1121, one of the oldest religious orders in the world! Join us for an evening of listening, tasting and learning about all things Norbertine. Fr. Andrew Ciferni, O. Praem., offers an enlightening presentation about this ancient order and shares information about the Abbeys from which the Norbertine beverages are brewed (while imported abbey ales are sampled by participants!). Fr. Michael Frisch, O. Praem., performs original Norbertine musical compositions from the 17th century in the Abbey church. Attendance is limited to 75 people on a first come-first served basis. Registration required by January 26. To register or for additional information go to www.norbertines.org/programs.html or call the Center at 920-337-4315.
Date:
Thursday, January 30th
Location:
Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey 1016 N. Broadway De Pere
Learn more here.
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 Maximize Your 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, February 7th
Time: 9-10am
Where: De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce office, 441 Main Avenue, De Pere (inside Chase Bank)
Register 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/ Souper-er Bowl I: (through February 2nd). Restaurants enter the Soup-er Bowl by donating a portion of their soup proceeds to the shelter the week leading up to the Super Bowl Timeline: January 27- Feb. 2 (Super Bowl Sunday) - You can enter at any time! Goal: Raise funds to support the New Community Shelter's Meal Program How: Participating restaurants will agree to donate a portion of soup proceeds to the shelter. 920-437-3766. Houseplants: 6-7:30pm, The Plant People Design Center 931 Main Street, Green Bay. Ticket Pricing: $10.00 How to grow healthy, happy houseplants. The instructor will discuss light, water, soil, fertilizers and organic pest control for different kinds of houseplants. He will answer all your questions on how to take care of your plants. Instructor: Loren Hansen. 920-433-9442.
Tuesday
Grocery Store Tour:
6:30-8pm,Woodman's Food Market 2400 Dousman St. , Green Bay. Ticket Pricing: Free. The Dietetic Interns from UWGB will be giving a grocery store tour to educate on a variety of foods in the store and provide valuable tips for use at any store. The Grocery Store Tour is free and open to anyone interested in learning more about how to navigate a grocery store and make healthier choices when shopping. Please register in advance, as limited spots are available, by contacting: A Women's Place, 920-498-4205
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.
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US 41 Project Lane Closures January 27-31
Drivers should anticipate various overnight single lane closures on southbound and northbound US 41 long 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).
Duck Creek
WisDOT reminds people to stay off the ice near under the Duck Creek bridge located just north of the I-43/US 41 interchange, in the village of Howard. The site is a popular access point to the Bay of Green Bay for snowmobilers and ice fisherman.
It has been broken up under and around the bridge as construction crews have installed a cofferdam. This ice clearing, coupled with a faster current caused by the new cofferdam, makes the ice extremely unpredictable and hazardous in the area. Those wanting to connect to the Bay of Green Bay are asked to find another access point. The ice will not be safe to cross at this location at any time this season.
The new cofferdam is being used by WisDOT to buld a new bridge over Duck Creek as part of the US 41 project.
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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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