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May 5th, 2014 Issue # 18-14
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Greetings!
This past Thursday was our Spirits of Spring (f.k.a. Taste of Wine and Beer) event at the Green Bay Country Club. We would like to recognize our sponsors, vendors, and silent auction donators and extend a huge thank you to all of them. Sponsors: Title Sponsor: Aurora BayCare Medical Center Gold Investor: American Transmission Company Bronze Investor: Wisconsin Public Service Vendors: Dean Distributing Green Bay Distillery George Street Cafe Mustard Seed Cafe Triangle Distributing Von Stiehl Winery Silent Auction Donators: Dean Distributing Concordia University American Transmission Company Medical College of Wisconsin The Kress Inn Midwest Communications First Merit Bank Seroogy's Chocolates Triangle Distributing Fox Communities Credit Union XO Fitness Tytlers Cycles St. Mark's Lutheran Church Green Bay Distillery Also a BIG thank you to Jacquelyn and Paul Wilson for volunteering to help us at the event!! As well as to the John Kelley Duo who again provided the event with the perfect music to set the tone! And, of course, a thank you to the Green Bay Country Club for being a wonderful venue to work with! For all of you that came to the event, we hope that you had a wonderful time and thank you for supporting the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce, we truly appreciate it!!
Have a wonderful week!
Alicia
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The Miles for Smiles Family fun event will include a 5K Run/Walk, a ton of children activities including a bounce house, Rosie the Horse, face painting, crafts, a magician, and much more. Silent Auction, Bucket Raffle and Food will also be included.
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De Pere City-Wide Rummage Sale
May 9th and 10th there will be houses on both east and west sides of De Pere holding Rummage Sales. On May 9th the time will be 8am-5pm and May 10th from 8am-2pm. A full map of sites are available at https://www.facebook.com/groups/315709548577322/
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 Pathways to Leadership at De Pere at Dawn
De Pere's Premier Morning Networking Event Goes Personal! The Personal "Path to Leadership" that is!
Are you are an emerging, high potential or mid-level leader from any private, public, or not-for-profit organization wishing to understand and enhance your personal leadership style so that you can improve your overall performance? Are you a business owner or manager with promising staff? Many business owners and managers give little thought to staff education. They do not think it is part of their role, or if they do, they never have time to get around to it or have a "large enough" budget for it. If you have not given staff development much thought or think it does not affect your practice or patients, this article is for you. You have an important role in staff development: establishing its priority, encouraging it by example, and supporting it in your attitude and budget. The truth is that if staff education and development are not a priority for the owners and managers, they will not be a priority for anyone under them.
The DPACC Summer Path to Leadership Series is a cost-effective, time-respectful program. 90 minutes a month for 2 months and early in the day to interfere very little with your business day. 2 topics will be covered each month.
When: Wednesday, May 14th
Time: 7:30-9am
Where: Rennes Health and Rehab Center
200 S. 9th Street
De Pere
(across from De Pere Post Office)
Register here.
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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!
May's Dusk will be held at Johnson Bank in West De Pere! Come check out the branch, get tours, have some yummy snacks and drinks, and of course, connect and network with other professionals!
When: Tuesday, May 20th
Time: 5-7pm
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Historic Preservation Committee Exciting Announcement!
After an intensive survey funded by a Federal government grant, 26 commesrcial properties in De Pere have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each will have a placque like those installfed recently at the Union Hotel, Ameriprise and the old De Pere Library. Each placque tells the name of the original owner and the year the building was built. The placques were paid for in a cooperative effort between the building owners and the City of De Pere.
The National Register is maintained by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Properties listed on the Register must go through a 17 step process that involves identification, documentation and evaluation. It is an honor that De Pere has earned this very prestigious designation.
This project was carried out by De Pere's Historic Preservation Commission acting on behalf of the City of De Pere. With the closing of the De Pere Journal, I feel it is important that news of this nature is made available not only to residents who are committed to historical preservation, but to all who live in our town. Please join me in thanking the De Pere Historical Preservation Commission for their continuing efforts to preserve and showcase our irreplaceable local treasures.
 
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Community News
The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is celebrating its 50th year by offering area fire departments and emergency responders up to a $2,000 grant for needed equipment and training. The Foundation is encouraging all emergency responder agencies to apply for its "Safety-It's Worth the Energy" grant between May 1 and August 1, 2014. The Foundation will award up to 25 grants. Qualifying first responder public safety groups must provide emergency response services in the WPS natural gas and/or electric service area. Winners will be announced by September 30, 2014. View full news release here.
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This Week's Area Events
Wednesday
Winner Trivia Contest:
6pm, The Marq, 3177 French Road, De Pere. Ticket Pricing: $350 per team of four The Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes Winner Trivia Contest is an annual event for businesses to go head-to-head for some friendly competition, enjoy food and fun, and support a good cause. Hosted by David Burns of WIXX, your participation in the Winner Trivia Contest increases awareness of your business and raises funds that support Girl Scout leadership programming and provide financial assistance to girls in need.
Thursday
Flavorful Homemade Cheese - Cooking Class: 6-7:30pm, Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. oin Meenakshi Agarwal as she demonstrates how to make tasty Matar Paner - homemade cheese with peas in creamy curry. Cost: $20/person. 920-964-0249.
Friday
Date Night: "Fabulous French Fare" - Cooking Class: Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. Chef Ron Diederich will educate and entertain while preparing authentic French fare including Flaming Steak Diane and perfect Au Gratin Potatoes. Cost: $20/person . 920-964-0249. Saturday
K-9 Karnival: 10am-12pm, Josten Park, Bellevue. Ticket Pricing: $5 per dog 3rd annual K-9 Karnival - A Dog Day in the Park Event to raise awareness and funds for the development of an off-leash dog park in Bellevue. The Village of Bellevue Parks and Leisure Services Department in partnership with Oak View Veterinary Hospital of Bellevue is leading a fundraising drive to have a public dog park in the Village of Bellevue. 920-468-5225.
FOR KIDS: Mother's Day Breakfast in Bed - Cooking Class: 11am-12:30pm, Cooks Corner, 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay. Just in time for Mom's special day, kids ages 8-12 can come join The Healthy Kids Food Competition winner Chef Ace Champion to learn how to prepare his Apple Stuffed French Toast. Cost: $20/person . 920-964-0249.
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US 41 Project Lane Closures May 5-9
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). US 41 Mainline ClosuresDrivers can anticipate overnight closures on northbound and southbound US 41 this week: - Monday
- Northbound US 41 between Shawano Avenue and Velp Avenue will have a FULL CLOSURE from 8pm to 5am. Traffic will be detoured as follows.
- Northbound US 41 traffic will be detoured off at Shawano Avenue, take Shawano Avenue east to Military Avenue, follow Military Avenue north to Velp Avenue and take Velp Avenue west to northbound US 41.
- Tuesday
- Southbound US 41 between Velp Avenue and Shawano Avenue will have a FULL CLOSURE from 8pm to 5am. Traffic will be detoured as follows:
- Southbound US 41 traffic will be detoured off at Velp Avenue, take Velp Avenue east to Military Avenue, follow Military Avenue south to Shawano Avenue and take Shawano Avenue west to southbound US 41.
- Southbound US 41 between the WIS 172 ramps will have a FULL CLOSURE from 9pm to 5am. Traffic will be detoured as follows:
- Southbound US 41 will be detoured off at WIS 172, follow WIS 172 east to Vanderperren Way, take Vanderperren Way east to Ashland Avenue and follow Ashland Avenue south to US 41.
- Northbound US 41 between the Lombardi Avenue ramps will be closed overnight from 9pm to 5am.
- Traffic will exit at Lombardi Avenue, cross Lombardi Avenue and re-enter using the entrance ramp.
Mason StreetThe following ramp will be closed:
- Southbound on-ramp from Mason Street will be closed on Wednesday from 7-10pm.
Oneida Street The following ramps will be closed: - Southbound US 41 on-ramp from Oneida Street will be closed NIGHTLY on Monday through Friday from 7pm to 6am.
- Northbound US 41 off-ramp to Oneida Street will be closed on Thursday from 7pm to 6am.
WIS 172 Drivers can expect overnight single lane closures on westbound WIS 172 between Ashland Avenue and Babcock Road throughout the week. The following ramps will also be closed this week: - Northbound US 41 off-ramp to WIS 172 will be closed NIGHTLY on Monday through Friday 6pm to 6am. Detour as follows:
- Eastbound WIS 172 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.
- Westbound WIS 172 traffic will be detoured off at Ashland Avenue, take Ashland Avenue north to Pilgrim Way, follow Pilgrim Way west to westbound WIS 172 on-ramp.
Lombardi Avenue The following ramps will be closed: - Northbound and southbound US 41 on-ramps from Lombardi Avenue will be closed on Wednesday from 7-10pm.
- Southbound US 41 off-ramp to Lombardi Avenue will be closed on Wednesday from 7pm to 6am.
WIS 29Throughout the week, drivers can anticipate daytime single lane closures on westbound WIS 29 between Packerland Drive and County J. The following ramp will be closed:
- Northbound US 41 on-ramp from WIS 29 will be closed on Monday from 8pm to 5am.
Velp Avenue The following ramps will be closed: - Southbound US 41 on-ramp from Velp Avenue will be closed on Tuesday from 8pm to 5am.
- Northbound US off-ramp to Velp Avenue will be closed on Wednesday from 6pm to 6am.
I-43 Interchange The following ramps will be closed: - Monday
- Northbound US 41 to southbound I-43 ramp will be closed from 8pm to 5am.
- Traffic seeking southbound I-43 should exit at Velp Avenue, take Velp Avenue east to Atkinson Drive and follow Atkinson Drive north to I-43.
- Tuesday
- Northbound US 41 to southbound I-43 ramp will be closed from 8pm to 5am.
- Traffic seeking southbound I-43 should exit at Velp Avenue, take Velp Avenue east to Atkinson Drive and follow Atkinson Drive north to I-43.
- Wednesday
- Northbound I-43 to northbound US 41 ramp will be closed from 8pm to 5am.
- Thursday
- Northbound I-43 to northbound US 41 ramp will be closed from 9pm to 6am.
- Northbound I-43 to southbound US 41 will be closed from 8-9pm.
- Traffic seeking southbound US 41 will be detoured off at Atkinson, take Atkinson south to Velp Avenue, and follow Velp Avenue west to southbound US 41.
- Southbound US 41 to southbound I-43 will be closed from 8-9pm.
- Traffic seeking southbound I-43 should exit at Velp Avenue, take Velp Avenue east to Atkinson Drive and follow Atkinson Drive north to I-43.
- Friday
- Northbound I-43 to northbound US 41 ramp will be closed from 9pm to 6am.
- Northbound I-43 to southbound US 41 ramp will be closed from 8-9pm.
- Traffic seeking southbound US 41 will be detoured off at Atkinson, take Atkinson south to Velp Avenue, and follow Velp Avenue west to southbound US 41.
- Southbound US 41 to southbound I-43 ramp will be closed from 8-9pm.
- Traffic seeking southbound I-43 should exit at Velp Avenue, take Velp Avenue east to Atkinson Drive and follow Atkinson Drive north to I-43.
Local Roads Affected by the US 41 Project - Parkview Road between Market Street and Ramada Way will be closed on Monday from 9am to 1pm fro a bridge deck pour (weather dependent).
- Larsen Road between Lambeau Street and Taylor Street will be closed overnight on Monday from 7pm to 1am to set bridge girders on US 41 above Larsen Road.
- Memorial Drive between Vincent Road and Village Court will be closed on Monday and Tuesday nights from 6pm to 7am.
- Lombardi Avenue under US 41 will be closed overnight on Wednesday from 7pm to 1am for crane mobilization.
- Oneida Street between Ramada Way and Allied Street will have overnight single lane closures throughout the week 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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