February Business Connection
Come and join the Fox Cities Chamber on Wednesday, February 15th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the informal after-hours Business Connection for your monthly business networking needs. The February Business Connection is sponsored by Fidelity National Bank at their 1500 N. Casaloma Drive, Appleton location.
Online registration is available or call the Chamber at (920) 734-7101 today!
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The Economic Forecast is in!
The results of the 2012 Fox Cities Economic Outlook Survey were presented at the Economic Outlook Breakfast held on Feb. 1st, 2012 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel. The Breakfast was sponsored by Bank First National and featured David Francis, CFA with Thrivent Asset Management who examined the national trends and a panel of local expert provided their interpretation on the local survey.
The Chamber would like to thank these sponsors for making the Economic Outlook Breakfast possible; Presenting sponsor: Bank First National, Premier sponsor: SVA Certified Public Accountants, SC Contributing sponsors: Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group, Network Health Plan, Wipfli
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2012 N.E.W. Legislative Platform
The Northeast Wisconsin Chambers Coalition held its annual Legislative Dialogue Breakfast this morning, Monday, January 30th at the Radisson Paper Valley. Congressman Tom Petri and Congressman Reid Ribble spoke to a group of over 200 business men and women concerning issues that effect our area. Senator Ron Johnson also spoke through a video broadcast from Washington D.C.
Todd A. Berry, PhD, President, Wisconsin Tax Payers Alliance gave his views and assessments of the current fiscal and political climate in Wisconsin.
Listed below are our legislative scorecard, legislative platform and a synopsis of Dr. Berry's remarks.
Legislative Scorecard
Legislative Platform
Dr. Berry's Remarks
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About the Chamber
The Fox Cities Chamber captures the energy of one of Wisconsin's most dynamic regions and transforms it into innovative programs and services for its business members. The Chamber serves all of the Fox Cities communities -- the cities of Appleton, Kaukauna, Menasha and Neenah; the towns of Buchanan, Clayton, Grand Chute, Greenville, Harrison, Kaukauna, Menasha, Neenah and Vandenbroek, and the villages of Combined Locks, Hortonville, Kimberly, Little Chute and Sherwood. The Fox Cities Chamber plays a leadership role in regional economic development efforts in Northeastern Wisconsin. Young professionals single out the Fox Cities as a cool place to start and further their careers, enjoying the full spectrum of recreational, cultural and educational opportunities available here, which make it an exciting place to live and work.
