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March 3rd, 2014                                                                               Issue # 9-14
Greetings!

Happy March!!

In this week's newsletter in the road construction block, not only is there information about this week's road closures, but there is also a breakdown of the US 41 Project 2014 construction plans. It gives a nice idea on what to expect this year in Brown County.

In this week's newsletter there are also lots of great events! To have your event is the "This Week's Area Events" block, send the name of the event, time, date, location, location address, short description, cost, and contact information for the event to me at alasecki@deperechamber.org. If you are a member of our Chamber, your event will have a featured block, instead of being in the "This Week's Area Events" and will be also listed on our website, on our event calendar. To learn more on how to do that, feel free to send an email my way as well. Any announcements of events or press releases of events can also be sent to me and they will be listed in the "Community News" section that week. Press releases are also sent out on to on our social media.

Have a wonderful week!

Alicia




  

New Member Spotlight

The Schaefer Behnke Group was founded in 2010 by partners Nick Behnke and Bret Schaefer and together they decided to start their business in Oshkosh.  Headquartered in Oshkosh, the group is growing and will soon have an additional office in Brillion, Wisconsin, with hopes of continuing to expand and make a financial footprint in NE Wisconsin.  Together Bret and Nick have over 30 years of experience. The Schaefer Behnke Group working with Landolt Securities, Inc.'s network of financial professionals has access to a wide variety of investment products, including:
 
  • Stocks-Listed and NASDAQ (OTC)
  • Bonds (U.S. Treasury, Municipal, Corporate)
  • Options-Equity and Index
  • Exchange Traded Funds-Spiders, Diamonds, QQQ, iShares, ETF's
  • Preferred Stocks
  • Unit Investment Trust
  • Closed End Funds
  • Funds Network (Access to over 5,000 mutual funds)
  • Alternative Investments (Non-traded REITS, Equipment Leasing, Oil & Gas, Tax Credit)

The Schaefer Behnke Group is located at 100 N. Main St., Suite 104 in Oshkosh, WI. To learn more about their services give them a call at 920-233-7400 or check out their website www.sbgfinancialplanning.com


 


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.

March Topic:  Maintaining Momentum Two Months of the Year are gone!  How are you doing with your resolutions?  February was Financial, March is about Management ~ Time Management!
 
When:
Wednesday, March 12th
Time:
8-9:30am
Where:Rennes Health & Rehab Center
200 S. 9th St.
De Pere

 Register here.
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, March 14th
Time: 9-10am
Where: De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce Office, 441 Main Avenue, De Pere (inside Chase Bank)

Register here.
Our Blog
 
Have you checked out our blog? Read our newest Blog post: SBA Loan Fee Reductions Help Small Business Owners Nationwide!! Check it out here!
2011 Farmer's Market
De Pere Farmer's Market

ATTENTION PREVIOUS YEAR'S FARMERS' MARKET VENDORS!! Just wanted to let you know that anyone who was a  prior year vendor will be getting their 2014 packets by March 21st.

if you have not been a vendor before, please contact us at info@deperechamber.org to get information about this year's De Pere Farmer's Market.
Community News 


There are no press releases this week. If you ever have any to share, send them to itsadate@deperechamber.org.
 


This Week's Area Events 
 
 
 




 

 

 
Monday

19th Annual Spring Showcase of New Homes: (March 1st-9th).
The 2014 Spring Showcase of New Homes is March 1-2 and 6-9. Experience the craftsmanship of BCHBA members in 52 new homes in a variety of sizes and price ranges. Start at any home and visit homes at your own leisure. Learn more at BCHBA.org! $12 through February 28 $15 March 1-9 March 6 and 7 are Family Nights! Kids 16 and under are free. Tickets available at any home during the event, or visit BCHBA.org for additional ticket locations. Directions to each home are available online at www.bchba.org, on individual pages when you purchase the Showcase Guide Book or on the all new BCHBA App. 920-494-9020 or 920-593-7954.

The Art of Paella - Cooking Class: 6-7:30pm, Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. Chef and Culinary Instructor Susan Beno will teach you how to prepare this easy, yet impressive dish with lots of Spanish flare. Cost: $20/person. 920-964-0249.  

  


Tuesday

Paczki Day at Smurawa's Country Bakery in Pulaski:
5am-8pm, Smurawa's Country Bakery, 204 East Pulaski Street, Pulaski. Celebrating our Polish Heritage with Paczki(poonch-key). A family recipe for these Polish pastries goes back more than 85 years and 5 generations. We served more than 20,000 Paczki last year for Paczki Day. We have more then 18 varieties to choose from, from traditional to new flavors added each year. Pre orders are welcomed by calling 920-822-8655. We look forward to celebrating Our Polish Heritage with you on Tuesday, March 4th. Happy Paczki Day!!!

iPat Film Series: 7pm, UWGB, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay. Following each screening, a local expert will give a community perspective. FREE and OPEN to the public. Free Popcorn will be served! February 4th, Shattered Sky March 4th, Do The Math April 1st, A Fierce Green Fire.  


Wednesday

Wild Ones Green Bay Meeting:
6:30am-9pm, Green Bay Botanical Garden, 2600 Larsen Road, Green Bay. "Forest Beach Migratory Preserve: From Golf Course to Migratory Bird Stopover Habitat." "Forest Beach Migratory Preserve was previously used as a golf course. However, the site has significant ecological value and restoration potential due to its size and proximity to Lake Michigan. The Ozaukee Washington Land Trust has restored it as migratory bird stopover habitat. 920-621-6222.

Crisis Intervention Partners Training: (Wednesday & Thursday), 8am-5pm, Comfort Suites & Rock Garden Conference Center, 1951 Bond Street, Green Bay. NAMI Brown County will be presenting a two-day workshop for individuals who work in professions related to crisis services (corrections officers, EMS personnel, fire fighters, social workers, educators, hospital and emergency room personnel, etc.). This training is modeled after the CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) format for police officers. The training includes eight hours of education about various mental illnesses, impact of trauma, suicide risk assessment and QPR training, special populations (veterans and children), perspective from a person who lives with a mental illness and also perspective from a family member along with eight hours covering the principles and practicalities of de-escalation, excited delirium, virtual hallucinations, role play and case scenario review. $100. 920-430-7460. 

Dessert Hour: Sports Equity: 3:30-5pm, Enumenical Center, UWGB, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay. Come and celebrate Women's History Month with the company of Professor Staudinger and Professor Reilly while choosing from a variety of desserts. There will be guided discussion around sports equity. 920-303-0411 or 920-465-5124.

Green Bay Area Business Owners' Only Meeting: 5:30-7:30pm, Green Bay Yachting Club Inc., 100 Bay Beach Road, Green Bay. Free to business owners. Monthly meeting for business owners to discuss topics of importance in forum and to network with other business owners. Business owners only, please. 920-432-0168 or 920-366-6334.  

  

  

  
Thursday 

  

  
Traditional Indian Cuisine - Cooking Class:
6-7:30pm, Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. Enjoy learning how to make great Indian food from Meenakshi Agarwa. She will be teaching you how to prepare delicious vegetarian recipes including Vegetable Fritters, Chick Peas in Curry, and Basmati Rice. Cost: $20/person. 920-964-0249.


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.

Making Maple Syrup Clinic: (Friday & Saturday), 10am-2pm, Meuer Farm, N2564 Hwy 151, Chilton. Learn how to make maple syrup at this hands on event. Video, handouts, and hands on training are all involved. $30/person. 920-418-2676.

Door County Wine & Cheese Gala: 6-9pm, The Lodge at Leathem Smith, 1640 Memorial Drive, Sturgeon Bay. Enjoy delicious wines from six local wineries and nearly 40 varieites of Wisconsin cheeses. Live and silent auctions and live music. Complimentary bus shuttle from Sawyer Park Boat Launch throughout the night. Tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door, which includes a complimentary wine glass. Tickets available at Renard's Cheese locations or by calling 920-743-9015. Sponsored by Southern Door FFA Alumni.

Fresh and Healthy Cooking Series Class: (March 7th & March 14th), 6-7:30pm, Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. Spend 2 evenings learning how to choose the best ingredients to create fresh tasting, healthy dishes every day of the week with Todd Bowman, Chef Instructor, Lakeshore Culinary Institute. March 7: Vegetarian Sushi  and March 14: Killer Slaws and Great Grain Salads - Cost: $40/person, includes both classes or $20 a class. 920-964-0249.

Saturday

Arti Gras: 12am-12:59pm, Shopko Hall, 1901 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay. Ticket Pricing: $5.00 for Adults; Children 12 and under FREE Presenting an eclectic display of the arts, the Arti Gras fine arts festival offers patrons a chance to view and purchase the works of 100 artists and craftpersons from throughout the Midwest. Exhibited for sale will be original works representing various media. Arti Gras also features music performances, artist demonstrations, community cultural organization exhibits, children's art activities, and gourmet foods. 920-435-5220.

March Madness Adoption Event: 10am-5pm, Fox Valley Humane Association, N115 Two Mile Road, Appleton. Join Fox Valley Humane Association for a March Madness Adoption Event! We will have fun activities for the kids including coloring pages, movies and a popcorn bar! Apply for one of our adoptable animals and you will be able to shoot hoops for a discount off of the adoption fee! Plus, bring a donation for the pets in our care, and be entered into a raffle for a sports fun package! Tell your friends and family and help us get lots of pets adopted! 920-733-1717.

Ancient Linen Body Armor Exposed: 2-3:15pm, Barnes & Noble, 2498 Oneida Street, Green Bay. Alexander the Great led arguably the most successful army in history and conquered nearly the entire known world while wearing armor made of cloth. How is that possible? In their book "Reconstructing Ancient Linen Body Armor," Gregory S. Aldrete, Scott Bartell and Alicia Aldrete provide the answers. An extensive multiyear project in experimental archaeology, this pioneering study presents a thorough investigation of the linothorax, linen armor worn by the Greeks, Macedonians and others. 920-619-2149.

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US 41 Project Lane Closures March 3-7 and US 41 Construction Project Plans for 2014 Work
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).

Hansen Road bridge with full closures of US 41

Due to the Hansen Road bridge girders being erected over US 41, drivers can expect multiple ramp closures and full closures of US 41. The following closures will take place:
  • Tuesday
    • Northbound US 41 on-ramp from Oneida Street will be closed overnight from 7pm to 6am.  
  • Wednesday and Thursday
    • Full closure of southbound US 41, between WIS 172 and Oneida Street will be closed nightly from 7pm to 5am with the following detour:
      • Southbound US 41 traffic will be detoured off at WIS 172, take WIS 172 east to Vanderperren Way, follow Vanderperren Way east to Ashland Avenue and take Ashland Avenue south to southbound US 41.  
    • Southbound US 41 on-ramp from eastbound and westbound WIS 172 will be closed nightly from 7pm to 6am. The following detours will be in place:
      • Eastbound WIS 172 traffic seeking southbound US 41 will exit at Vanderperren Way, take Vanderperren Way east to Ashland Avenue, follow Ashland Avenue south to US 41.  
  • Thursday
    • Full closure of northbound US 41, between Ashland Avenue and westbound WIS 172, will be closed overnight from 7pm to 5am with following detour.  
      • Northbound US 41 traffic will be detoured off at Ashland Avenue north to Pilgrim Way, take Pilgrim Way, take Pilgrim Way west to westbound WIS 172 on-ramp, and take westbound WIS 172 to northbound US 41.  
    • Northbound US 41 on-ramps from County G and Oneida Street will be closed overnight from 7pm to 6am.  
US 41 construction projects for 2014

Work will be the largest single-year of construction for the US 41 Project

 (Green Bay) The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) NE Regional Office in Green Bay is providing a listing of construction projects scheduled for the US 41 Project in 2014 in Brown and Winnebago County. Please note the 2014 US 41 Project construction season will be the largest, single-year of scheduled construction for the entire US 41 Project. This list includes only projects funded by the US 41 Project. The US 41 Project work in 2014 is concentrated on improvements in Brown County, north of Glory Road. As construction for the 2014 season begins, the US 41 Project would like to remind drivers to slow down and drive safe in construction work zones.

The flyover ramps at the US 41/WIS 29 interchange will be operational this summer, and placement of flyover ramps for the US 41/I-43 system-to-system interchange will begin in early 2014. Numerous interchanges, overpasses, bridges and ramps will also see construction. Winnebago County has US 41 Project construction on two overpasses. Completion of work at County GG and Y will complete all US 41 Project work in Winnebago County. The total cost for the US 41 Project is $1.5 billion dollars. Of that, roughly $975 million is being spent in Brown County.

Be advised that schedules are subject to change on short notice.  There are many sources for updated construction information. The US 41 Project lane closures and traffic restrictions report is released every Friday to the media and on US 41 website at www.us41wisconsin.com. You can also sign up to receive this report via email. Daily lane closure and traffic updates will be sent via the US 41 Project's Facebook and Twitter sites. Site-specific construction progress will also be available in WisDOT's weekly northeast construction media release, distributed every Friday. You can also find US 41 Project site-specific construction updates on the US 41 website under "Traffic & Closures."
All work is weather dependent!

 Brown County
: US 41 - General
Drivers should anticipate overnight lane closures on southbound and northbound US 41 along the entire Brown County corridor from Glory 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, with some limited exceptions where US 41 travels under an overpass.

 Mainline US 41
Schedule:
  March 2012 through December 2016
Location:
2014 mainline construction includes Glory to Ninth; Larsen to Memorial; Duck Creek to Lineville.
Description of project:
Reconstruction of US 41 mainline and structures.
Traffic Impacts:
The US 41 mainline will have two lanes of traffic in each direction with reduced shoulders and lane widths, and nighttime lane restrictions and/or ramp closures. Some limited exceptions exist where US 41 will be closed to traffic. A news release, website update and posting on social media will alert motorists in advance to any full closure of northbound or southbound US 41.

 Oneida Street (County AAA) Interchange
Schedule:
August 2013 to July 2016
Location:
Oneida/Waube/US 41 interchange, Ashwaubenon
Description of project:
The interchange at Oneida Street/Waube Lane Interchange (County AAA) in Brown County will be reconstructed to improve safety, increase capacity, and improve traffic operations. The project will include reconstruction of ramp terminal intersections, lengthening the southbound on-ramp, and installing crash investigation sites and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations.
Traffic Impacts: 
Interchange and Oneida Street will remain open. There will be intermittent nighttime lane and ramp closures.

 Hansen Road Bridge
Schedule:
September 2013 through summer 2014
Location:
Hansen Road Bridge, Ashwaubenon
Description of project
: Reconstruction of the Hansen Road Bridge over US 41. The new Hansen Road Bridge will be improved and lengthened to accommodate the additional lanes of US 41 below the bridge.
Traffic Impacts:
Hansen Road is closed between Ridge Road and Vernon Road until August 2014. An alternate route is South Ridge Road to Waube Lane/Oneida Street

 WIS 172 Ramps
Schedule:
Fall 2013 through summer 2015
Location:
US 41/WIS 172 interchange, Ashwaubenon
Description of Project:
Improve and reconstruct the WIS 172 ramps, plus mainline US 41 shoulders and curb and gutter at the interchange. All ramp modifications are needed to properly tie into the expanded mainline US 41 and the new collector-distributor lanes. The ramps are also being expanded for greater capacity.
Traffic Impacts:
The eastbound WIS 172 to northbound US 41 ramp will remain CLOSED until summer of 2014. The ramp from northbound US 41 to westbound WIS 172 will have a 14-day CLOSURE. All remaining ramps will have intermittent nighttime closures. An alternative route for both the eastbound WIS 172 to northbound US 41 and the northbound US 41 to westbound WIS 172 ramp closures is to continue east on WIS 172, exit on Vanderperren Way, then Vanderperren Way to Holmgren Way to Pilgrim Way to westbound WIS 172.

 US 41/ WIS 29 Interchange
Schedule:
August 2012 to November 2014
Location:
US 41 (Mason Street to Memorial Drive)/ WIS 29 (County J to Taylor Street)
Description of Project:
This project will complete the reconstruction of the US 41 and WIS 29 interchange, converting the interchange by building high-speed, free-flow flyover ramps, along with adding capacity to US 41. Included in this project is the construction of 12 bridges, 15 retaining walls, 30 sign bridges, concrete pavement, asphalt pavement, storm sewer, stormwater detention ponds and landscaping, and other design features.
Traffic Impacts: 
The flyover ramps are expected to OPEN summer of 2014. The Shawano Avenue Interchange will CLOSE for 60 days between June - September 2014. The Packerland Drive/Cardinal Lane interchange will CLOSE for 60 days between August - November 2014. Elmhurst Drive and Cardinal Avenue roundabout construction will result in reduced lanes and nighttime closures on Cardinal Avenue between July - November 2014. Larsen Road will CLOSE under US 41 for 15 consecutive days in the spring of 2014 for reconstruction.

 US 41 Beaver Dam Box Culvert Project
Schedule:
April 2013 to May 2014
Location:
US 41 between Shawano Ave. and Velp Ave.
Description of Project:
This project will complete the construction of the new Beaver Dam Box Culvert between Shawano Avenue and Velp Avenue on US 41, install a new storm water pond in the northwest quadrant of US 41 and Velp Avenue, and reconstruct the cul-de-sacs of Island Court and Lone Grove Avenue.
Traffic Impacts
: There will be intermittent lane closures on US 41.

 Velp Avenue Interchange
Schedule:
February 2015 through June 2017 (Preliminary work began in 2013)
Location:
Velp Avenue/US 41 interchange
Description of Project:
Reconstruction of the Velp Avenue interchange to include bicycle and
pedestrian accommodations, construct new bridges over Velp, install roundabouts at the ramp terminals and at the intersection of Velp and Memorial Drive, lengthen on-ramps and install crash investigation sites on the off-ramps.
Traffic Impacts:
Eastbound Velp Avenue will be restricted to one lane for 21 consecutive days in the spring of 2014. The northbound US 41 on-ramp from Velp Avenue and the southbound US 41 off-ramp to Velp Avenue will CLOSE for 30 days in spring of 2014 as part of the I-43 interchange work. Although the main construction activities will not occur until 2015, intermittent nighttime lane and ramp closures will occur at Velp Avenue.

 I-43 Interchange
Schedule: September 2013 through December 2016.
Location:
US 41/I-43 Interchange
Description of project:
Reconstruction and improvement of system-to-system interchange to improve safety and movement.  Reconstruct the interchange with directional ramps (all loop ramps eliminated). Construct new bridges, with additional lanes and widened shoulders over CN Railroad, Wietor Drive, I-43, and Duck Creek. Velp Avenue access to and from I-43 will be attained at adjacent interchanges, including the Atkinson Drive interchange.
Traffic Impacts: The following ramps will CLOSE for 30 days in spring of 2014 while girders are erected: northbound US 41 to southbound I-43; southbound US 41 to southbound I-43; northbound US 41 on-ramp from Velp Avenue; southbound US 41 off-ramp to Velp Avenue. Intermittent nighttime lane restrictions, ramp closures and/or full freeway closures may occur throughout 2014.

US 41/Lineville Road (County M) Interchange
Schedule:
July 2013 through May 2015
Location:
US 41 from Duck Creek to Lineville Road including the Lineville Road (County M) Interchange.
Description of project:
Lineville Road bridge and intersection work includes constructing four roundabouts, expanding Lineville to four lanes through the interchange area and constructing a free-flow, right-turn lane for eastbound traffic at the US 41 southbound entrance ramp. The bridge will be raised, and US 41 under the bridge will be increased to six lanes to the south.
Traffic Impacts:
  Intermittent lane and ramp closures on Lineville Road from February through August of 2014. The interchange will CLOSE for 60 days between August - October 2014.

 Morris Avenue
Schedule: March 2014 through 2015
Location:
Morris Avenue underneath US 41 overpass, Ashwaubenon
Description of Project:
Reconstruction of the US 41 bridges over Morris Avenue.
Traffic Impacts:
Morris Avenue will have lane restrictions and intermittent nighttime closures. Morris Avenue may CLOSE for 30 days-outside the school year-to help expedite the work. The 30-day closure will not be concurrent with the Cormier Road 30-day closure. Pedestrian accommodations will be maintained at all times except during the full closures.

 Cormier Road
Schedule:
March 2014 through 2015
Location:
Cormier Road underneath the US 41 overpass, Ashwaubenon
Description of Project:
Reconstruction of the US 41 bridges over Cormier Road.
Traffic Impacts
: Cormier Road will have lane restrictions and intermittent nighttime closures. Cormier Road may CLOSE for 30 days-outside the school year-to help expedite the work. The 30-day closure will not be concurrent with the Morris Avenue 30-day closure. Pedestrian accommodations will be maintained at all times except during the full closures.

 Parkview Road
Schedule:
August 2013 through 2015
Location: Parkview Road underneath the US 41 overpass
Description of Project:
Reconstruction of the US 41 bridges over Parkview Road.
Traffic Impacts
: Parkview Road will have reduced lane and shoulder widths, and it will be CLOSED for 45 days in summer/fall 2014.

  US 41 - County GG and County Y Overpass (Winnebago County)
Schedule:
March 2014 to August 2014
Location:
County GG and County Y overpasses of US 41 in Winnebago County.
Description: 
The work includes the replacement of bridges at County GG & County Y. This includes the widening of bridges to accommodate a multi-use trail.
Traffic impact: County Y CLOSED to traffic. Green Valley CLOSED to traffic at County Y. Local traffic only. County GG CLOSED to traffic.  Green Valley CLOSED to traffic at County GG.  Local traffic only. Two lanes of US 41 will be open at all times, except for during demolition in March and the occasional nighttime lane closure.

 Stay Connected with US 41 Project and WisDOT! Log on to www.us41wisconsin.gov for details of all projects. The US 41 Project can also be found on Facebook and Twitter. For statewide projects go towww.dot.wisconsin.gov. Motorists are advised to use caution and remain alert when driving through any work zone. Drivers are also encouraged to seek information about work zones and detours in the following ways: For statewide, recorded road construction information, 24 hours a day, call 511.
For statewide road construction on the World Wide Web, visit www.511wi.gov
 



 
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