Presented by:
Aurora BCMC
February 10th, 2014                                                                               Issue # 6-14
Greetings!


This week's De Pere at Dawn is discussing Financial Fitness and looking at your 2013 year but also looking forward to your 2014 year. I would like to focus on how to set yourself up for financial success this year. The biggest thing you can do is to set small reachable and attainable goals. Try focusing on just the following five things:
  1. Display your goals. This way you can keep your eye on the ball. Write down your most pressing financial goals. Perhaps you want to pay down debt, start saving, or increase your marketing efforts. Make your goals as specific as possible. Then put your list of goals in a visible place.  
  2. Have a detailed plan. Prioritize your goals by the most important, the easiest to achieve, or the most important for your business's long term growth. Once you have set up that plan, detail how you are going to achieve that specific goal.  
  3. Keep an eye on market changes. Take a look at the trends in your industry to see if your future goals are realistic. 
  4. Anticipate what growth will bring you. If you grow you may need to hire more staff, buy new equipment, or stock up on supplies. Keeping these new expenses in mind will help you set up reasonable goals and expectations for your company.  
  5. Cut those extra expenses. To free up funds to fuel growth, figure out where you can reduce costs. Look at what you are paying for each area of your business. Are there areas where you can reduce or eliminate? If so, identify those areas and do so.  

 

Have a wonderful week!!

Alicia




  

Four New Professionals Join De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors


Last week in my introduction, I introduced to you the 2014 De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Since then four new individuals have joined our Board of Directors! We are very excited to have them and their knowledge! They are:
  • Craig Kolb, Johnson Bank
  • Terry Taylor, Windstream
  • Heather Schroeder, Aurora BayCare Medical Center
  • Linda Maleport, Wisconsin Public Service

Thank you all for your commitment to make our Chamber great! 

 


Dusk new logo
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; 
 


Member Spotlight

Strength of the Hands is a place to leave worries behind. Come relax and unwind. You will find a friendly relaxing atmosphere. They are designed to cater to all types of massage and esthetic needs. Your experience should be a memorable one, they want you to come back again and again. Strength of the Hands seeks to provide a well rounded focus on physical healing and mental wellness. They thrive on catering to each and every individual's needs of Mind, Body, and Spirit.

Canary Dexter who is originally from Quincy, Florida Canary has been in Green Bay, WI for 6years. Originally Canary drove truck for a living when living in Florida and decided he needed a change. He decided to put those hands to use. Now, currently know as the " Million Dollar Hands" he works as a massage therapist and has for the past four years. He completed his schooling at Martin's. Originally he started at Creative Hair Design in 2008, where he did massage for two years. He then when on to open Strength of the Hands in De Pere in 2010. He moved to his current new location in November of 2011. He does all types of massage and specializes in Deep Tissue Massage.

Strength of Hands is located at 302 Main Avenue in De Pere. Give them a call today at 920-403-1775 to set up your massage!!

 

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 : It is FEBRUARY so it is time for Financial Fitness.  Let's get your 2013 tax brain set and your 2014 mental dollar ducks in a row. Tony Krance, 401(k) Advisors will be our expert!

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
Activity Room, inside turn left!

Register here.
DE PERE 
HISTORICAL SOCIETY 
PICTURE SHOW
Featuring:

Hosted by McKim Boyd and Joe Seroogy
DE PERE'S LEBANESE COMMUNITY
A photo essay of Lebanese immigrant families who
lived and worked in West De Pere c1905-1925

NOW AND THEN
De Pere structures which survived the test of time

DEARLY BELOVED
A collection of De Pere's most admired people and places

GET THE PICTURE?
Photos identified with the help of our volunteer historians

And the newest installment of the
BOYD CHRONICLES

McKim submits a photo for his birdwatching class of
a white falcon perched in tree.Please join us at the reception with cookies, punch, Seroogy's Meltaways (and authentic Lebanese baklawah pastries using Aunt June's recipe. Mint flavored toothpicks compliments of the Union Hotel

Bring your friends!
 
 

 

When: Wednesday, February 12th
Time: 7-8:30pm
Where: West De Pere High School, 665 Grant Street, De Pere
Our Blog
Community News 


Keller, Planners, Architects and Builders, a design/build general contractor with offices in the Fox Cities, Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau will build a 13,500 square foot retail and warehouse building for Reinders, Inc. under the direction of Keller Project Manager, John Elrick, and Architect, Jim Stojke. Owner, Mark Reinders is building the new location next to their current location in Little Chute along Highway 41. Reinders is a wholesale supplier to the landscape industry providing irrigation, fertilizers and salt. They also offer holiday lighting solutions and equipment repair services. Located on Randolph Drive in Little Chute, construction has begun and is expected to be completed in May, 2014. View full news release here.


Hawkins Ash CPAs announced that it has successfully completed a rigorous peer review of its accounting and auditing practice, and received the highest mark possible for an accounting firm, a pass. The independent reviewer concluded that Hawkins Ash CPAs complies with the stringent quality control standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), a national professional organization of CPAs. View full news release here.


The 54th annual WPS Farm Show is set for the EAA Grounds in Oshkosh on March 25, 26, and 27. The annual show attracts about 20,000 visitors to the three day agricultural expo that features demonstrations of the latest farm technologies and equipment and boasts a wide range of agricultural services. "We expect about 465 exhibitors demonstrating their wares in about 430,000 sq. ft. of exhibits," said Rob Juneau who manages the show for WPS. "It's an awesome must-see display of the latest ag technologies. The goal is to have active farmers attend and see what's new in an effort to provide solutions to help them improve their overall operations, whether big or small," according to Juneau. "Admission is free," added Juneau. There is a $3 fee for parking. View full news release here. 



This Week's Area Events 
 
 
 




 

 

 
Tuesday

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

WBAY Boat Show & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo:
(through Feb. 16th; 4-8pm Thurs., 2-8pm Fri., 10am-8pm Satur., & 10am-4pm Sun.), Brown County Arena and Shopko Hall. Celebrate boating life on and around the water.
920-438-3270


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.


Monday

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun: 9-10am, Children's Museum of Green Bay. 920-432-4397.  
 

  

 



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US 41 Project Lane Closures February 10-14

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 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).

Local Roads

On Monday, February 10, drivers can expect a full overnight closures of Parkview Drive between Market Street and Ramada Way from 6pm to 6am.

 
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Contact Information: Cheryl Detrick, President/CEO :: De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce
920-338-0000
itsadate@deperechamber.org