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December 1st, 2014                   Issue #48-14


Dear  ,


I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!! It was a great weekend for Wisconsin sports - between the Badgers winning and the Packers winning, Wisconsin is a happy place to be for us fans today!!

Since 2015 is quickly approaching we are in full planning for our De Pere at Dawn's for 2015. Here are the topics that will be covered in 2015, although not in the specific order that will be covered each month.
  • Technology & Productivity; Time Management
  • How to Brainstorm Effectively and Creatively; How to Think Critically to Make Better Decisions
  • Growing Your Business; How to Use a Small Advertising Budget Effectively; The Power of an Advisory Board
  • Leadership: Create a Self-Directed Learning Plan and Goal Setting
  • Making Meetings Matter
  • Communication: How to Communicate with Different Personalities for Better Performance and How to Listen So People Will Talk About What Matters
  • Valuing Differences: Building Collaboration, Creativity, and Constant Improvement
  • Estate Planning, Succession Planning, and End of Life Issues
  • Affordable Care Act

If you are someone who is an expert in ones of these subjects or know of someone who is, please contact us at alasecki@deperechamber.org and let us know if you or someone you know may be interested in being an "expert panelist."

 

Have a wonderful week!

 

Alicia 
Packers Game!
Packers vs. Falcons
Monday, December 8th
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.   

                                         
Community Development Deep Dive Webinar

Part of an ongoing educational series. Topis of interest to downtowns and commerical districts, this webinar is the first in a series of sessions centered on business succession planning. The introductory webinar is designed to help local business owners and community partners understand and successfully navigate the challenge facing business owners looking to transition their business due to retirement, life changes, or other causes.

When: Wednesday, December 3rd
Time: 12-1pm

Learn more here.
Christmas in the Air

This free community event welcomes the whole family for an evening of music, holiday performances, and treats. Children are welcome to write letters to Santa, and the highlight of the event is Santa's arrival! Although the event is free, donations of non-perishable food items are encouraged!

When: Saturday, December 6th
Time: 11am-4pm
Where: EAA Museaum, 3000 Poberezny Road, Oshkosh

Learn more 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!

The halls will be decked with boughs of holly and we will be fa-la-la-la-la-ing at the Kress Inn on the picturesque St. Norbert College Campus for our Holiday De Pere at Dusk.

It has been a great and busy 2014 - before we get overwhelmed with year end and the holidays, let's get together and celebrate.

When: Tuesday, December 9th
Time: 5-7pm
Where: Kress Inn, 300 Grant Street, De Pere

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.

December Topic:  Developing Your Team

Have a strong, cohesive team in the workplace is critical to developing and maintaining your business - but how?!  What makes strong teams? What damages them?  What happens when you need to rebuild and how do you?

When: Wednesday, December 10th
Time: 8-9am
Where: Rennes Health and Rehab Center, 200 S. 9th Street, De Pere

Register here.

Community News
 
Smoky Lake Maple Products, a growing manufacturing company specializing in maple syrup production equipment, has broken ground on a new facility in Hilbert, Wisconsin. In 2010, Jim Schumacher pursued the America Dream by starting this niche company in his garage. Four years later, Smoky Lake Maple Products has grown to a dedicated five person team including Jim's wife, Angela, and three talented craftsmen. Alliance Construction & Design, Inc. was chosen as the design build general contractor for the 6,000 square feet facility located at 208 12th Street. View full news release here.
 
 
This Week's Area Events
 
 
 


Friday

Green Bay Botanical Garden's WPS Garden of Lights: Starts Friday, November 28th. It will be open Friday-Saturday from 5-9pm through December 28th.

Saturday

Jingle Bell Run/Walk Green Bay: Kress Center, 2358 Leon Bond Drive, Green Bay, 8am-1pm. 920-330-0592.

Craft Show: East Town Mall, 2350 E. Mason Street, Green Bay, 10am-6pm. The craft show has been held for over 25 years! The halls will be filled with talented crafters and vendors offering awesome crafts, products, gifts, and services.



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US 41 Project 
Lane Closures 
December 1st - December 5th 


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


 WIS 172

 

The following ramps will be closed:

 

  • Northbound US 41 to westbound WIS 172 ramp will be closed nightly, Monday through Wednesday from 6pm to 6am.
    • Northbound US 41 traffic seeking westbound WIS 172 will be detoured off at Ashland Avenue, take Ashland Avenue north to Pilgrim Way, and follow Pilgrim Way west to westbound WIS 172.
  • Northbound US 41 to eastbound WIS 172 ramp will be closed nightly, Monday through Wednesday from 6pm to 6am.
    • Northbound US 41 traffic seeking eastbound WIS 172 will be detoured off at Ashland Avenue north to Vanderperren Way and follow Vanderperren Way west to eastbound WIS 172.
  • Eastbound WIS 172 to southbound US 41 ramp will be closed nightly, Tuesday through Thursday from 6pm to 6am.
    • Eastbound WIS 172 traffic seeking southbound US 41 will be detoured off at Vanderperren Way, take Vanderperren Way east to Ashland Avenue and follow Ashland Avenue south to southbound US 41.
  • Westbound WIS 172 ramp to northbound US 41 will be closed nightly, Wednesday through Friday from 7pm to 7am.
    • Westbound WIS 172 traffic seeking northbound US 41 will be detoured off at Pilgrim Way, follow Pilgrim Way east to Ashland Avenue, take Ashland Avenue north to Lombardi Avenue and follow Lombardi Avenue west to northbound US 41.

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