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April 7th, 2014 Issue # 14-14
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Greetings!
To keep up with our theme of maintaining momentum, I thought we could dive into organization! Many of us have smart phones, that make our lives much easier. Did you know that there are apps that are focused on helping you be organized? Here are 4 very helpful and highly rated apps that you should try!
- Dropbox: Dropbox allows users to create a special folder on each of their computers, which Dropbox then synchronizes so that it appears to be the same folder (with the same contents) regardless of which computer is used to view it. Files placed in this folder also are accessible through a website and mobile phone applications.
- Evernote: A "note" can be a piece of formatted text, a full webpage or webpage excerpt, a photograph, a voice memo, or a handwritten "ink" note. Notes can also have file attachments. Notes can be sorted into folders, then tagged, annotated, edited, given comments, searched and exported as part of a notebook.
- reQall: a voice-enabled personal productivity software program that integrates phone, email, text messaging and IM into a mobile memory aid.
- Timr: tells you exactly where the time has gone. It's easy -- just start Timr when you begin a work session and stop it when you're done. While lots of offices have time tracking systems, the mobility of Timr means you can track work on a project even while you're out at a meeting or on a job site.
Give them a try!! I hope they help make your life a little bit easier!
Have a wonderful week!
Alicia
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 Last week you got to know what hot deals are! Did you know that as a member that is another type of reaching members of the Chamber? It is called member to member deals!
Member to member deals can be set up through your chamber login account.
If you need help with this, contact us at info@deperechamber.org.
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Recognizing the Face of Christ...Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (Series) Fr. James Neilson, O. Praem., noted Norbertine speaker and artist, offers a 3-part series entitled Recognizing the Face of Christ...Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Within these sessions, Fr. Nielson shares both traditional and contemporary images of Christ, revealing the breadth and scope of the Christian imagination as it seeks to celebrate the loving and inspiring face of Christ across time and place.
Where:Norbertine Center for Spirituality at St. Norbert Abbey 1016 N. Broadway De Pere Learn more here.
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American Cancer Society Relay For Life of De Pere
Join us in the fight against cancer. Teams will walk the track throughout the day. There will be music, games, entertainment, contests, and a large silent auction. Cancer survivors will be recognized during our Noon ceremony, and the day will conclude with a balloon release ceremony at 3:30 p.m. 
When:
Saturday, April 12th
Where:
Name: American Cancer Society Relay For Life of De Pere
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location:
Schuldes Sports Center, St. Norbert College
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 De Pere at Dusk
De Pere's Way to Connect for Chamber Members!
No matter how much online "social networking" you do, there is no replacement for meeting people face to face!
Come join us as Aloft Green Bay celebrates is 5th anniversary on this special day & week for De Pere at Dusk Luau!!
When: Wednesday, April 16th (special day!!!)
Time: 5-7pm
Where: Aloft Green Bay
465 Pilgrim Way
Green Bay
Register here.
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 Spirits Of Spring
The De Pere Area of Commerce and presenting sponsor Aurora BayCare Medical Center present Spirits of Spring!
Come enjoy a selection of wines, beers, and spirits from fine local vendors and distributors plus delectable delights from local chefs and restauranteurs! There will also be a silent auction and live music!
Proceeds to benefit community development and quality of life improvement programs, sustainability initiatives and entrepreneurship for youth and innovators!
When: Thursday, May 1st
Time: 4:30-9pm
Where: Green Bay Country Club, 2400 Klondike Road, Green Bay Cost: $45 per person advanced ticket pricing (end April 25th!!) Buy Tickets Here or call 920.338.0000 to reserve your table or become a sponsor! |
Community News
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS), a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: TEG) today filed a request for new utility rates in 2015 with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW). The proposal calls for an 8.0% increase in electric rates and a decrease of 0.5% in natural gas rates. The company's electric rates have remained relatively unchanged since 2008 and gas distribution rates have decreased over the same period. In recent years, WPS has been able to delay anticipated increases due to lower fuel costs. View full news release here.
Patrick Murphy has been named Wisconsin Bank & Trust's Market President for Northeast Wisconsin. Murphy has served as a commercial banker in the Green Bay area for more than 25 years, the past three with Wisconsin Bank & Trust as Senior Vice President. Beginning April 1, Murphy is taking over th e Market President role from Craig Aderhold, who now serves as Regional President and senior commercial banker for the state. View full news release here.
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This Week's Area Events
Monday
Fun, Flavored Gourmet Marshmallows - Cooking Class:
Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. JUST IN TIME FOR EASTER! Michael Allen from the gourmet chocolate company "Sweet Temptations by Michael" will teach you how to create tasty treats using cinnamon, chocolate and fruit-flavored homemade marshmallow. Come with your questions as Michael is a "chocolate" fountain of knowledge. Cost: $20/person. 920-964-0249.
Perennial Garden Design: The Plant People Design Center, 931 Main Street, Green Bay. 920-433-9442.
Tuesday
Dining in the Dark:
6-9pm, GingeRootz Asian Grille, Appleton. Ticket Pricing: $65/person (tax & gratuity extra); $80/person with wine pairing GingeRootz Asian Grille is teaming up with the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired to offer a special 5-course meal during which guests will be blindfolded. Diners will temporarily experience the challenge of living in darkness and get a glimpse into the lives of people who have vision loss. Proceeds from this event benefit the programs and services of the Council. Advance registration through GingeRootz is required. 920-738-9688. Muffin Magic- Cooking Class: 6-7:30pm, Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. Join Cooks Corner's own Tanya Eland as she prepares Good Morning Ham Cups, Mini Cheesecakes and more. It can all be done in cute, individual serving muffin cups. Cost: $20/person Class also offered on May 14. 920-964-0249.
Captain Gary Schmidt: Real, Honest Sailing on the Great Lakes: 7-8:30pm, Neville Public Museum, 210 Museum Place, Green Bay. Ticket Pricing: Program is Free of Charge What does it take to maneuver a hefty vessel through the bay of Green Bay up the Fox River to one of the docks? Join Great Lakes Captain Gary W. Schmidt to find out! Through photographs and stories, Captain Schmidt will take the you aboard his vessel to discover the details of daily life on a 711-foot Great Lakes freighter, its personnel, and operations. Following the program, Captain Schmidt will answer questions and sign his book, which will be available for sale in the Museum's Gift Shop. 920-448-4460.
Wednesday
Marketing Made Lean:(every Wednesday through April 23rd)
5:30-9:30pm, E-Hub, 443 S Jackson Street Suite 102, Green Bay. Ticket Pricing: $249.00. You can apply for a $50.00 grant and secure your seat for $199.00 The FVTC Venture Center Team has developed Marketing Made Lean, a four-part, 16-hour marketing series for micro and small businesses. Marketing Made Lean will enable you to gain and retain customers while increasing sales and profit. Marketing Made Lean will enable you to: 1. Solidify your value proposition and align products/services with meeting customer's needs, wants or jobs to be done. 2. Identify current and potential customer segments, and learn to identify customers based on the 80/20 Principle in order to maximize your marketing resources while driving sales and profits. 3. Explore and further develop your marketing channels. 4. Create customer service strategies. The Marketing Made Lean series will incorporate tools from other disciplines including Lean Manufacturing, and design tools like the business model canvas. 920-996-2949.
Thursday
Men's Health Night: 4:30-8:30pm, Aurora BayCare Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center, 1160 Kepler Drive, Green Bay. 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Hearing and prostate screenings (if desired) 5:30 p.m. Registration and buffet-line dinner 6 p.m. Keynote presentation: John Jones, former President of the Green Bay Packers 6:30 p.m. Additional men's health presentations: ? Prostate Health & Cancer - Dr. W. Scott Dougherty & Dr. Vannhu Nguyen ? Erectile Dysfunction & Cardiac Issues - Dr. Heather Stefaniak & Dr. Francis G. Wolf ? Sleep Apnea - Dr. Steve A. Zent Cost: $10 person. Significant others are welcome to attend. 920-288-8280.
Indian Vegetarian Cuisine- Cooking Class: 6-7:30pm, Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. Learn how to cook mouthwatering authentic Indian food right here in Green Bay with Meenakshi Agarwal. Meenakshi will show you how to prepare Pav Bhaji, a vegetarian version of Sloppy Joes. Cost: $20/person 920-964-0249.
Friday
Date Night: Chef's Table - Cooking Class: Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. Plan to spend your date night with Chef Ron Diederich at the chef's table - he'll be preparing a few of his signature dishes for you to enjoy. Cost: $20/person Class also offered on May 30. 920-964-0265.
Saturday
Great Easter Bunny Train: 9am-5pm, National Railroad Museum, 2285 S. Broadway, Green Bay. Enjoy a real train ride and snap a picture with the Easter Bunny. Children will have fun with our egg rolling contest, Easter egg hund, arts and crafts plus so much more! 920-437-7623.
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US 41 Project Lane Closures April 7-11
Drivers should anticipate various overnight single lane closures on southbound and northbound US 41 along the entire Brown County corridor from south of 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. This does not include closures by local authorities for accidents or unusual incidents (such as weather).
Oneida Street
- Northbound US 41 off-ramp to Oneida Street will be closed NIGHTLY, Monday, April 7th through Friday, April 11th, from 7pm to 6am.
WIS 172
- Eastbound WIS 172 between southbound and northbound US 41 ramps will have a FULL overnight closure on Tuesday, April 6th, from 9pm to 5am. In addition, the southbound off-ramp to eastbound WIS 172 will be closed from 8pm to 6am. Both closures will be detoured as follows:
- Traffic seeking WIS 172 will be detoured south to Oneida Street, take Oneida Street east to northbound US 41, and follow US 41 northbound to WIS 172.
- Northbound US 41 off-ramp to eastbound WIS 172 will be closed overnight Wednesday, April 9th, from 2am to 6am. Detour as follows:
- Traffic will be detoured off at Ashland Avenue, take Ashland Avenue north to Vanderperren Way, follow Vanderperren Way west to eastbound WIS 172 on-ramp.
Cormier Road- Cormier Road under US 41 will have FULL overnight closures on both Wednesday and Thursday, April 9 and 10, from 7pm to 7am for bridge demolition.
Lombardi Avenue - Southbound US 41 on-ramp from Lombardi Avenue will be closed NIGHTLY on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 8,9, and 10 from 7pm to 6am.
WIS 29 - Westbound WIS 29 between southbound and northbound US 41 ramps will have a FULL overnight closure on Thursday, April 10, from 9pm to 1am. Detour as follows:
- Westbound WIS 29 traffic will be detoured north to Velp Avenue, take Velp Avenue west to southbound US 41 and follow US 41 south to westbound WIS 29.
- Eastbound WIS 29 between Packerland and Taylor Street will have single lane closures on Thursday, April 10 from 6am to 1am.
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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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