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October 6th, 2014                   Issue #40-14


Dear   ,

This Thursday is our annual Chairman's Gala where we celebrate the successes of the De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce and our outgoing Board Chairman, Brad Toll, President and CEO of the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau. Each year we have a keynote speaker and this year we will be focusing on Brad's area of work, tourism. Stephanie Klett, who is the Secretary of Tourism in Wisconsin will be our keynote speaker! If you have not already bought tickets, it isn't too late!! Single tickets are $40 for members of our Chamber and $50 for non-members. Here is the link to buy tickets: http://www.deperechamber.org/gala.php . 

You may have also seen and voted in the past week's for Business of the Year and Community Volunteer of the Year. Those will be announced on Thursday at the Chairman's Gala and then will be shared in Monday's newsletter as well! 

We hope to see you Thursday!!


Have a wonderful week!


Alicia
Packers Game!
Sunday, October 12th
Kickoff: 12 pm 

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Time Management and Delegation

 A main ingredient to your success is the understanding and the appreciation of time, people and who you are. Join transformational business development expert, marketplace missionary and life coach Joe Simon with the aim of going from being great to your greatest level in life.
 
Your Walk-Away Benefit:
* You will learn how to step up your personal development and leadership.
* Begin to effectively determine top priorities, timewasters, and long-term thinking.
* Mastering the art of leading, delegating and serving.


When: Tuesday, October 7th
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Where: 
Advance Business & Manufacturing Center
2701 Larsen Road
Green Bay
De Pere at Dawn

Optimizing Your Team For Success

We all know our human assets are our strongest asset and managing them is, for most outside the HR experts among us, one of the biggest weaknesses.  This month's panel with help get you up to speed.

Do you know how to find the best candidates who meet the needs of your open position as well as fit your culture?  When you find the ideal new hire, are you making sure you get them off to the best start possible so they are with you for as long as possible?  Are you building strong, high-functioning teams?  When conflicts inevitably arise, are you handling them effectively?  No?  Come join us!

  • Recruiting for Success:  Dori Sterkenburg, Thrivent Financial
  • Onboarding:  Vickie Perron, Forward Service (TBV)
  • Team Building:  Cheri Galecki, DeLeers Construction 
  • Conflict Resolution:  John Wirch, Pathmakers, Inc. (TBV)


When: Wednesday, October 8th
Time: 8-9am
Where:Rennes Health & Rehab Center
200 S. 9th St.
De Pere
2011 Farmer's Market
Farmers Market - De Pere  

Our annual summer market opens on July 10th!  Come to Seroogy's parking lot to find great locally grown fresh produce, flowers and herbs.  Every Thursday morning from July 10th through October 16th!
 
Come to De Pere 
to browse, to shop, to enjoy!

When: Thursday, October 9th
Time: 7am-12pm
Where: 144 N. Wisconsin Street, parking lot at Seroogy's Chocolates

 Learn more here.
 
Chairman's Gala


We have set a date for our Chairman's Gala!! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 9th from 5-9pm at The Swan Club in De Pere! We will be honoring our Chairman of the Board, Brad Toll, President & CEO of the Greater Green Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau and welcoming in our 2015 Chair of the Board, Chris Knight, President of SparkNET Interactive!! Stephanie Klett, Cabinet Secretary with the Department of Tourism will be our keynote speaker!



Supervisory Leadership 1

Supervisory Leadership 1 offers guidance for aspiring or new leaders and pragmatic recommendations for leaders who seek to develop strong teams and drive outstanding results. Explore different leadership styles and discover your own unique style. Understand the transition into leadership and how your role and responsibilities are defined.
 
Leadership is a conscious choice. Gain the tools and approaches necessary for professionals at all stages of the leadership life cycle to understand their role, establish fundamental practices, integrate their actions with the organization's strategy, and motivate and inspire their teams.

When: Monday, October 13th & Tuesday, October 14th (two part seminar) 
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Where: Advance Business & Manufacturing Center, 2701 Larsen Road, Green Bay
Community News
 

With October being proclaimed as National Energy Month, Wisconsin Public Service reminds customers there are proper steps to ensure a safe and economical way to stay warm inside as the temperature drops outside. An inspection and tune up of your heating system by a qualified technician is recommended and can save customer's money by ensuring the furnace is operating safely and efficiently. View full news release here. 


Growth continues at ARMS (Automated Records Management Systems, Inc.). The De Pere-based full service information management company has acquired Fox Cities Records Services (FCRS) of Appleton. "We're excited to be able to provide new and expanded information management services to Fox Cities Records Services clients," said Eric Haas, ARMS President/CEO. "This is our fifth acquisition in five years, demonstrating our commitment to being the leader in information management for our clients throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan."

The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation has awarded $50,000 to area first responders as part of the Foundation's 50th year anniversary.Up to a $2,000 grant for needed equipment and training was made available to first responder groups that applied for the Foundation's first annual "Safety-It's Worth the Energy" grant. View full news release here. 


Cellcom announced it will offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history, beginning on Friday, September 26 at its retail locations throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. iPhone 6 will be available starting at $199.95 for the 16GB model and iPhone 6 Plus will be available starting at $299.95 for the 16GB model with a two-year agreement. Cellcom will allow iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus customers to connect to its 4G LTE network which covers small cities and rural towns throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.

Wisconsin Public Service Foundation is once again accepting scholarship applications from students who live within the company's service area and plan to attend technical or 4-year college programs. Scholarships are offered to students who are high school seniors or returning adults. Scholarships of up to $1,500 per year are awarded based upon outstanding academic achievement, leadership in school and community activities and financial need. View news release here.

 


 

 
This Week's Area Events









 
 


Tuesday


Find the Leader Within You:
YWCA Green Bay - De Pere, 230 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, 10am-11am. Presented by Scott Werlein, certified through Jon Maxwell. This class will help you find the leader within you. Your greatest potential value isn't your leadership; it's in your ability to take people with leadership potential and help them become successful leaders. You can make a greater impact by developing a small cadre of leaders than by leading a huge army of followers. Free to YWCA and LifeFit members and low income; $5 for non-members. 920-432-5581. 
Click here to view current job postings
Click here to access hot deals
US 41 Project 
Lane Closures 
October 6th-October 10th


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).

For more information go to www.us41wisconsin.gov


Lineville Road 60 day closure

 

Lineville Road (County M) interchange, including the Lineville Road bridge, will be CLOSED for 60 days starting Monday, August 18th. Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes as early as 12am Monday morning. The interchange will be shut down for a maximum of 60 days.  

 

The closure includes:

  • US 41/Lineville Road interchange ramps
  • Lineville Road between West Deerfield and Lakeview Drive (County Road J)
  • Lineville Road intersection with West Deerfield Avenue
  • Lineville Road intersection with East Deerfield Avenue (note: only East Deerfield Avenue will be able to cross Lineville Road. East Deerfield will remain open for access to local businesses).

Alternate routes:

  • Use Lakeview Drive or County B as an alternate route across US 41.
  • USe County B and Velp Avenue interchanges for access to and from US 41 (note: Velp Avenue could experience heavy delays if used as an alternate route).

 

60-Day Packerland/Cardinal Lane Closure


Packerland Drive, including the WIS 29 exit-ramps to Packerland Drive, will CLOSE on Tuesday, September 2nd for up to 60 days to reconstruct the Packerland Drive/Cardinal Lane interchange. Packerland Drive/Cardinal Lane will be CLOSED between Holly Way and Duck Creek Parkway (Formerly Dousman Street). This new intersection will feature roundabouts at both ramp terminals and a roundabout at County RK and Packerland.

Elmburst Avenue/Cardinal Lane intersection will also CLOSE on Tuesday, September 2nd for construction of a roundabout. WisDOT will maintain a one-lane connection between Cardinal Lane and Duck Creek Parkway during the construction of the roundabout. Access to residents and businesses will also be maintained from Duck Creek Parkway throughout the closure. For a map of alternate routes identified to assist businesses and the public during the reconstruction of the Packerland Drive/Cardinal Lane interchange go to: http://us41wisconsin.gov/packerland-avenue-closure


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