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November 10th, 2014                   Issue #45-14


Dear  ,


This Wednesday at De Pere at Dawn we have an incredible panel and topic that you should not miss!! November Topic: NETWORKING!!

Yes, De Pere at Dawn is a networking event, but, really, what is networking? How do you do it effectively? How do you "work a room"? Are you networking to your best effect?
  • How to Work a Room: Susan Nagel, Fox Communities Credit Union
  • How to Build, Sustain, and Grow Your Network: Brian Danzinger, Community Activist
  • How to Take Your Personal Network From Surface to Superior: Jacque Wilson, That Crazy Wrap Thing

Just in case we missed anyone, we are currently working on getting our panels and topics together for the 2015 De Pere at Dawns. This year we have decided to take a poll of some topics and see what interests people. If you could take a minute to quickly take the poll we would greatly appreciate it. Here is the link: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07ea1tloz3i1usr2uf/start
. You can also fill a topic that is not listed or leave a comment as well. Thank you in advance for your time! The poll will close Wednesday afternoon.


Have a wonderful week!


Alicia

The De Pere Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in observation of Veteran's Day.


Packers Game!
Packers vs. Eagles
Sunday, November 16th
Kickoff: 3:25 p.m.   

                                         
De Pere at Dawn

An event for Chamber member and prospective members! 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.

November Topic: NETWORKING!!

Yes, De Pere at Dawn is a networking event, but, really, what is networking? How do you do it effectively? How do you "work a room"? Are you networking to your best effect?
  • How to Work a Room: Susan Nagel, Fox Communities Credit Union
  • How to Build, Sustain, and Grow Your Network: Brian Danzinger, Community Activist
  • How to Take Your Personal Network From Surface to Superior: Jacque Wilson, That Crazy Wrap Thing

When: Wednesday, November 12th

Time: 8-9am

Where: Rennes Health & Rehab Center, 900 S. 9th Street, De Pere  

 

Learn more and register here.  

 



Hiring Wisely

Whether you're a business owner, supervisor or in human resources, finding qualified candidates and determining who is right for your organization's culture and position can be challenging. In this workshop, you will learn a process with tools and techniques for selecting strong, reliable candidates. We will also cover how to improve your compliance with employment laws and reduce your risk of litigation. We'll discuss recruiting trends and how to leverage social media in your search for talent. Join us in this interactive seminar on how to hire wisely.

When: Tuesday, November 11th
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Where: Advance Business & Manufacturing Center 2701 Larsen Road, Green Bay

 Learn more here.

So You Think You Know Your Customers?

Improve advertising, return on investment, and conversion rates by getting closer to your target market. This seminar goes beyond demographics of gender, age, and income. Psycho-graphics address psychological and sociological characteristics, personality, lifestyle, and attitudes. What motivates your customers to buy? Knowing who your audience is and how to speak to them ensures greater sales.

We'll cover how you can make sure your marketing communications don't get drowned out by the hundreds of other commercial impressions consumers see each day. Learn where to find influences and how to interpret demographic and psycho-graphic information. VALS framework will be discussed.

When: Tuesday, November 11th
Time: 9am-12pm
Where: NWTC, Corporate Conference Center, Building 5B, 2740 W. Mason Street, Green Bay

Learn more here.

How to Buy the Right Business - Webinar 
 
Buying a business can be much safer and more predicable than starting one from scratch; however, it can be a very confusing time and complicated process. This webinar will not only highlight some of the common mistakes buyers make that can set you up for disaster from the start, but it will also share some of the key characteristics you should look for in a business to give you the best chance of not just surviving but thriving in order to create the lifestyle you really want for you and your family.  
 
When: Tuesday, November 11th and Thursday, November 13th 
Time: 12pm (Tuesday) and 1pm (Thursday) 
Where: No Cost, 30-Minute Webinar - brought to you by UWGB 
 
Soaring for Success Leadership Series

EAA welcomes Darren Pleasance who leads Google's Global Customer Acquisitions team. He will be speaking about how people are harnessing the power of "digital" to grow their businesses, and how emerging trends will shape the business and landscape over the coming years.


When: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 7:30-9am
Where: EAA Museum, Eagle Hangar, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh

Learn more here.

Grant Writing 2: Write Your Way to Winning Grants

Join veteran grant writer Joe Gaunt and Lora Warner, PhD., Associate Professor, for an informative and enjoyable workshop that will help you create a compelling grant application. Bring your ideas, needs, and draft proposals with you. You'll discover how best to present your ideas and needs as you learn effective grant writing strategies.

When: Wednesday, November 12th
Time: 8:30am-3pm
Where: Radisson Hotel & Conference Center

 Learn more here.









Healing Customer Relationships

Strong customer relationships are essential to success in business today. And because customers; external and internal, actually want to be loyal to deserving organizations, such relationships hinge on the behavior of your service providers.

In this seminar you will learn:

- The four guidelines for effectively restoring customer trust and confidence
- To manage reactions to emotional statements from customers
- The importance of healing relationships with customers who are frustrated or angry
- How to demonstrate commitment to the customer and how to encourage customers loyalty

When: Thursday, November 13th
Time: 8am-12pm
Where: NWTC, Corporate Conference Center, Building 5B, 2740 W. Mason Street, Green Bay

Learn more here.

Community News
 
The Green Bay Packers Mentor-Protege Program has rescheduled its meet-and-greet for current and prospective applicants in the Lambeau Field Atrium, with a new date set for Thursday, November 20th at 3:30pm. The program is currently seeking mentor and protege applicants for its fifth year of partnerships to foster business growth, economic development, and job creating in Brown County and the surrounding areas. The event will allow protege companies to meet with potential mentors and discover if a match would be beneficial. View full news release here.

Wisconsin Public Service advises all outdoor hunting and fishing enthusiasts returning to their cabins, shacks, campers and tents to be extra careful when restarting their heating system. A careful inspection should be done before each heating season to make sure heating equipment is working efficiently and venting properly. View full news release here.

Integrys Energy Group, Inc. recognized earnings on a Generally Accepted Accounting Principles basis and an adjusted basis. Adjusted earnings exclude the effects of certain items that are not comparable from one period to the next. View full news release here.

This Week's Area Events
 
 
 


Wednesday

Effective Communication in the Workplace: YWCA Green Bay - De Pere, 230 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, 10-11am.  Presentd by Kami Ward, Psychotherapist. Sometimes it's hard to communicate what you are feeling or thinking within the workplace and you certainly do not want to offend others. This presentation will give you skills on how you can effectively communicate with others in your work environment. 920-432-5581.


Friday

Hard Hats & Heels 2014: Lambeau Field Atrium, 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, 5:30pm-midnight. The 2014 Hard Hats & heels fundraising event in the first collaborative event of Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity and Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity. Affordable housing is a growing issue in both communities and the goal of the event is to make a greater impact collectively. $100/ticket. 920-593-5784.

Saturday

Jingle Bell Run/Walk - Fox Cities: UW-Fox Valley, 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, 8am-1pm. Be part of the largest holiday 5k series aimed to fight arthritis! Chosen as one of the Most Incredible Themed Races, Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun and festive way to kick your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume! Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5k route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. We're also having contests for the ugliest sweater and best costume! 920-330-0592.

UWGB Day at Lambeau Field: Lambeau Field, 1265 Lombardi Avenue, Green Bay, 9am-3pm. Activities and attractions for the day include, inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, and many other attractions for kids. Find out more about UW-Green Bay academics, athletics, the Weidner Center, and Division 1 athletics programs. Members of the public can meet with Green Bay men's basketball coach, Brian Wardle, have some fun (and friendly competition) with may of the UW-Green Bay athletes, and have photo opportunities with Phlash, UW-Green Bay's beloved mascot!

Seroogy's Chocolates Holiday Open House: Seroogy's Book Signing Event, 144 North Wisconsin Street, De Pere, 10am-1pm. This is an opportunity to meet Sandy Johnson, the author, and to purchase a new children's book, Wisconsin's Rock Island, that uses art and poetry to describe the nautical history of Rock Island State Park in Door County.



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US 41 Project 
Lane Closures 
November 10th - November 14th 


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

 

US 41

 

Drivers can expect can expect a nighttime full closure of southbound US 41 on Thursday and full closure of northbound Friday. The closures are needed for repairing pavement. Details of the closures are below:

 

Southbound US 41 between Lombardi Avenue and County G will have a full closure on Thursday from 9pm to 5am.  

 

Southbound US 41 traffic will be detoured off at Lombardi Avenue, take Lombardi Avenue east to Ashland Avenue and follow Ashland Avenue south to southbound US 41.  

 

Southbound US 41 on-ramps from westbound and westbound WIS 172 will be closed on Thursday from 8pm to 6am and 6pm to 6am.  

 

WIS 172 traffic seeking southbound US 41 will take ramp to Ashland Avenue and follow Ashland Avenue south to southbound US 41

 

Southbound US 41 on and off-ramps at Oneida Street and on-ramp from Lombardi Avenue will be closed on Thursday from 7pm to 6am. 

 

Northbound US 41 between Ashland Avenue and Lombardi Avenue will have a full closure on Friday from 10pm to 5am.  

 

Northbound US 41 will be detoured off at Ashland Avenue, take Ashland Avenue north to Lombardi Avenue and follow Lombardi Avenue west to northbound US 41.  

 

Northbound US 41 on-ramps from westbound and eastbound WIS 172 will be closed on Friday from 7pm to 7am and 6pm to 6am. 

 

WIS 172 traffic seeking US 41 will take ramp to Ashland Avenue, follow Ashland Avenue north to Lombardi Avenue and follow Lombardi Avenue west to northbound US 41.  

 

Northbound US 41 on and off-ramps at Oneida Street and on=ramp from County G will be closed on Friday from 7pm to 6am. 

 

WIS 172

 

Drivers can anticipate overnight single lane closures on westbound and eastbound WIS 172 between Ashland Avenue and Babcock Road throughout the week. The following ramp will also be closed:

 

Northbound US 41 on-ramp from westbound WIS 172 will be closed nightly Monday through Friday from 6pm to 6am.  

 

Traffic seeking northbound US 41 will take ramp to Ashland Avenue and follow Ashland Avenue north to Lombardi Avenue and take Lombardi Avenue west to northbound US 41.  

 

Lombardi Avenue

 

The following ramps will be closed:

 

Northbound US 41 off-ramp and southbound on-ramp at Lombardi Avenue will be closed nightly, Monday through Friday from 7pm to 6am.  
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