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February 3rd, 2014 Issue # 5-14
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Greetings!
At the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce, each year we are surrounded by individuals on our Executive Committee and Board of Directors who bring a wealth of knowledge and ideas. This year is no different!! Our 2014 Executive Committee is:
- Brad Toll, Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Jeanne Wittig, WPS Health Insurance
- Steven Handrick, Hawkins Ash CPAs
- Amy Hobbins, Journeys Unlimited Travel
- Jim DeLeers, DeLeers Construction, Inc.
- Christopher M. Knight, SparkNET Interactive
- Chris Battle, NEW Wall Street
Our 2014 Board of Directors is the above plus the following: - Rick Nell, Nell & Associates, S.C.
- Deb Barlament, Alliance Construction & Design, Inc.
- Stacy J. Schlemmer, Glenn & Daniels, S.C. Attorneys at Law
- Stacie Christel, Aloft Green Bay
- Kathryn Kuhn, Medical College of Wisconsin
- Mayor Mike Walsh, City of De Pere
A big thank you to each of you for your commitment to our organization! 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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 Member Spotlight
Mr. Ken Holtger (deceased) founded HBI in 1946. The business was located in Klondike, Wisconsin. He worked for Wisconsin Bell on a local basis in Northeastern Wisconsin placing buried cable, conduit, and manholes. In 1953, a partnership was created when his brother, Donald J. Holtger, joined Ken. They continued to work for Wisconsin Bell with moderate growth in both personnel and geographic area. The company was incorporated in the State of Wisconsin in 1963 under the name of Holtger Bros., Inc. In the late 1970's, Donald J. Holtger's sons, Donald G. and Jeffrey J., joined the company. During the 1980's HBI continued to grow and by 1990 had a work force of around 50 employees and acquired additional customers. In addition to continued work for Wisconsin Bell, construction was performed for Cellcom of Wisconsin, GTE, Oconto Electric Cooperative, and Bayland Telephone.
In 1989, business operations were relocated to our current headquarters in
De Pere, Wisconsin, upon completion of a 10,000 sq. ft. shop/office building. This facility is built on 27.82 acres of land located at 950 West Main Avenue. In 1990, Donald J. Holtger retired from active participation in the company and turned control over to Donald G. Holtger and Jeffrey J. Holtger.
HBI has performed work in Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Louisiana, Arkansas, Minnesota, and Indiana. HBI has expanded its area of expertise into copper and fiber telephone, fiber and coax hybrid CATV, underground and overhead electric. Today the company has approximately 150 employees during the peak season and currently has license and/or performs work in Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, Arizona, Alabama, New Mexico and Mississippi. HBI is a goal-oriented company that looks to the future for further expansion of its knowledge and experience. HBI's mission: To continue providing the highest quality service for its customers. Holtger Bros, Inc. is located at 950 West Main Avenue in De Pere. Check out their website at www.holtger.com
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We are all called to "give back" but ever wonder how to get involved? What opportunities are there? What in the world do I have to offer?
Join us for an interactive evening - listen to representatives from ten local organizations* discuss their volunteer needs and talk directly with the representatives to see if their organization might be a "fit" for you.
Make a difference. Get involved!
*Organizations represented include:
De Pere Christian Outreach and Pantry; St. John's Homeless Shelter,;Brown County Jail Ministries; Family and Childcare Resources of N. E. W.; Literacy Green Bay; Casa Alba Melanie; New Community Shelter, Ecumenical Partnership for Housing, Marian House; Wellspring
Date:
Thursday, February 6th
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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 The Builder's Ball
Join us at the Builder's Ball for a casual evening with all proceeds benefitting the American Red Cross. Enjoy live music from Wifee and the HuZzBand, appetizers, pay-to-play games including shuffleboard and giant jenga, and a bucket raffle.
When: Friday, February 7th
Time: 6:30-11:30pm
Where: National Rail Road Museum
Learn more here.
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 Seroogy's Valentine Run/Walk
Seroogy's will provide free hot chocolate, coffee and homemade chocolates for all walkers and runners before and after the Seroogy's 15K/5K Valentine run/walk at 8:00 am, February 8.
Register now at either Seroogy's store and save. Event fees are $26.00 for adults and $15.00 for students age 12 and under through February 7. You can take $3.00 off any registration submitted at a Seroogy's store. Fees increase to $35.00 for adults and $17.00 for students without a discount the morning of the race. Registration forms are available in both stores until February 8. Groups of six or more who register together can save another $1.00 each (forms must be in same envelope). Packets will be available for pickup at Seroogy's De Pere store from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Friday, February 7, and again from 6:30 am - 7:50 am, Saturday, February 8. Athletes will receive a free long sleeved T-shirt, their bib number and a disposable timing chip in their packet.
Runners and walkers will follow a scenic course along north Broadway and through the beautiful St. Norbert Abbey grounds in De Pere. The 15K participants will continue through Green Isle Park in Allouez. Both events finish at Seroogy's De Pere store. The courses will have highly visible signage for each turn and each mile will be marked. Water and Gatorade will be provided along the course. Trophies will be presented to the overall female and male winners in both distances immediately after each event. The top three male and female finishers in 5-year increments from age 10 and under to age 99 will receive awards. The top three Athena and Clydesdale finishers will also be given awards.
This year's Seroogy's Valentine run/walk benefits the St. Norbert College T.R.I.P.S. (Turning Responsibility Into Powerful Service) program.
For more information or to volunteer, contact DuTriRun, 800-429-8044 or 920-574-2972,1170 N. Perkins St., Appleton, WI 54914.
When:
Saturday, February 8th
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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.
February Topic: Financial Fitness
When: Wednesday, February 12th
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
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Community News
On Broadway Inc. is proud to announce that representatives of the Larsen Green Governing Board have closed on the sale of the southern quarter of the Larsen Green property (formerly the Larsen Canning Co.) to developer DDL Holdings LLC. DDL is poised to develop an expansion of Titletown Brewing with a mixed-use development that features office and retail space, an events hall, and apartments. DDL is a partnership between Titletown Brewing, Smet Construction, and T-Wall Enterprises from Madison. "We are thrilled to sell this property to help (DDL Holdings LLC.) move these proposals forward," said Tom Olejniczak, Larsen Green Governing Board member. "They will be excellent additions to downtown and will compliment the Broadway District." View full news release here.
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This Week's Area Events
Wednesday
Soup and Ski:
12pm, Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. "Ski and explore the Sanctuary's trails with a staff naturalist, then head back to the Nature Center for warm bowl of soup. Pre-registration is required." 920.391.3671.
Thursday
Art Meets Heart:
5-8pm, The ARTgarage. Unveiling of the Art Meets Heart Mosaic with a Cirque du Arts. Reception with food, raffle,
entertainment and more. 920-448-6800
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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
Winter Family Festival: 10am-3pm, Green Bay Botanical Garden. Celebrate winter at this new event, featuring games and activities of the winter season. 920-490-9457.
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US 41 Project Lane Closures February 3-7
Drivers should anticipate various overnight single lane closures on southbound and northbound US 41 along the entire Brown County corridor from south of Scheuring Road to Linville 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).
Local Roads
On Wednesday, February 5th, drivers can expect a full overnight closure of Memorial Drive between Village Court and Vincent Road from 7pm to 6am.
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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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