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December 8th, 2014                   Issue #49-14


Dear  ,

I saw the above comic during the week last week and thought it was very funny as I know putting up the tree can be quite frustrating sometimes and thought you would all get a kick out of it as well! :)

A quick reminder that tomorrow night is De Pere at Dusk at The Kress Inn in De Pere from 5-7 p.m. It is open to the public and free to attend! We hope to see you there! It will be a great holiday event. Also, an announcement that we have canceled this Wednesday's De Pere at Dawn due to low registration. But will be back again in January 2015!!

Go Pack Go!
 

 

Have a wonderful week!

 

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

                                         
AND

Packers at Bills 
Sunday, December 14th 
Kickoff: 12 p.m. 
Dusk new logo
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

Resolving Organizational Conflict

The learning environment for Resolve Organizational Conflict has been carefull designed to ensure your maximum benefit. This program provides you with the tools you need to be a better leader, while keeping you engaged through discussion, assessments, case studies, and exercises. In this seminar you will learn:
  • Perceptions can create conflicts
  • Emotions can heighten conflicts
  • Active listening benefits you in a conflict situation
  • Your personality shapes your communication style
  • To fit your communication the the receiver
  • To prioritize steps for implementing solutes
  • Learn how to build trust, self-esteem and construction communication through effective conflict management.
  • Use conflict to clarify relationships, heighten creativity, and approach old problems from a new perspective.
  • Discover the role expectations, perceptions, feelings, and past experiences play in current conflicts.
  • Examine the impact that different backgrounds, personalities, and work styles have on conflict.

When: Tuesday, December 9th & Wednesday, December 10th (two-day workshop)
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Where: Advance Business & Manufacturing Center, 2701 Larsen Road, Green Bay.

 Learn more here.
How to Protect Your Business Data Webinar

Business failure often comes after data loss. With computer security failures all over the new today, what are the keys to protecting your business right now? Learn exactly what you need to avoid business closure from business data loss.

When: Tuesday, December 9th AND Thursday, December 11th
Time: 12-12:30pm (Tuesday) or 1-1:30pm (Thursday)


Learn more here.

Community News
 

Save money, be safe, improve the environment and give someone a little energy are Wisconsin Public Service's holiday gift ideas to consider for that someone special this holiday season. View full news release here.

To help promote safety during this holiday season, the Volunteer Center of East Central WI is partnering with the American Red Cross's Home Fire Preparedness Campaign to reduce the number of fire deaths and injuries throughout the entire United States by 25% within 5 years. View full news release here.

In recognition of Giving Tuesday and as celebration of the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation's 50th anniversary, 50 employees of Integrys Energy Group and its subsidiaries Wisconsin Public Service, Minnesota Energy Resources, and Michigan Gas Utilities, were randomly chosen to designate a non-profit of their choice to receive a $250 donation funded by the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. Through a random drawing, 50 employees where given the opportunity to pay it forward by selecting a non-profit organization to receive a $250 donation, for a total of $12,500. View full news release here.

Kellers, Planners, Architects and Builders has been ranked the number three, "Top Metal Builder" in the nation in 2013 according to Metal Construction News' annual ranking for tons of steel purchases. Keller purchase 8,182 tons of steel for construction in 2013. Keller was also ranked number eight in the Nation and number one in Wisconsin by the same publication based on square footage. Keller construction projects in 2013 included 1,069,785 square feet. View full news release here.

Late last year, Wisconsin Public Service, a subsidiary of Integrys Group, announced a need for an additional 400-500 megawatts of electric generating capacity by 2019. Among the options it considered to purchase power from other energy suppliers, buy an existing or new generating facility, or add another natural gas-fueled generator to the site of the Fox Energy Center near Wrightstown, WI. After nearly a year of review and analysis, the company has determined that adding a generator to Fox Energy Center is the best option for customers. It expects to file an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin in January 2015. View full news release here.

The demand for the connectivity anytime, anywhere is continuing to rise. The good news is business can benefit from the efficiencies of a connected workforce and connected machines. Mobiles solutions are available today to help business take their connectivity to the next level and Cellcom is there to help. View full news release here.



This Week's Area Events
 
 
 


Monday

Scheels Kids Kulb ~ Make A Christmas Ornament with Mrs. Claus: Scheels, 4301 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton, 6-7pm. Join us in creating a Christmas ornament to take home and hang on your tree. Enjoy some goodies and write your letter to Santa. Registration is not required but is appreciated. You may register at our customer service desk, phone 920-830-2977 or email at EventsAP@scheels.com

Thursday

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop to benefit the YWCA: Mayflower Greenhouse, 726 Airport Drive, Oneida 6-8pm. Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us at Mayflower for a Holiday Wreath Making Workshop with funds going to the YWCA. The $35 fee incldes a 20" wreath, appetizers that includes bruschetta, Swedish meatballs, taco dip, cheese and ssause tray, cheese spreads, and turkey and wild rice soup. Cocoa and wine will be served too. 920-869-2045.

Santa in the Park: Josten Park, 2280 Town Hall Road, Green Bay, 6-7:30pm. Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Clause is coming to Bellevue. Boys and girls between the ages of 2-12 will get the opportunity to meet and greet Santa and his reindeer! Special attratctions at the event will include Santa, a live reindeer display, hot chocolate, and a fun, holiday craft. Admission is free of charge, but pre-regristration is required by registering online at www.villageofbellevue.org


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

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 8th - December 12th 


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, Tuesday through Friday 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, Tuesday through Thursday from 6pm to 6am.
    • Northbound US 41 traffic seeking eastbound WIS 172 will be detoured off at Ashland Avenue, take Ashland Avenue north to Vanderperren Way and follow Vanderperren Way east to eastbound WIS 172.
  • Westbound WIS 172 ramp to northbound US 41 will be closed nightly, Tuesday 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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