Collective Impact Fall 2015

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GREATER GREEN BAY CHAMBER 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT

PUBLISHED BY THE GREATER GREEN BAY CHAMBER FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS

TITLETOWN.ORG PRESIDENT Laurie Radke EDITOR/PHOTOGRAPHER Steve Levin ART DIRECTOR Dana Jacobson WRITER Jen Hogeland Collective Impact is published quarterly by the Greater Green Bay Chamber, 300 N. Broadway, Ste. 3A, Green Bay WI 54303. Collective Impact is supported by advertising revenue from member companies of the Greater Green Bay Chamber. For information about the advertising rates and deadlines, contact sales at 920.593.3418. Collective Impact (USPS 10-206) is published quarterly for $18 a year by the Greater Green Bay Chamber, 300 N. Broadway, Ste. 3A, Green Bay,WI 54303. Periodicals postage paid at Green Bay, WI. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Collective Impact, 300 N. Broadway, Ste. 3A, Green Bay WI 54303. PH: 920.593.3423.

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From the chair of the board

I When I first started in my role as Chairman of the Board, I had the opportunity to sit down with Laurie Radke, the President and CEO of the Chamber, to discuss three major objectives for the year.The objectives were to advance economic development through the recruitment of a new V.P., bring our municipalities closer together, and to host a regional familiarization tour.

t has been a distinct honor to serve the Greater Green Bay Chamber as its Chairman of the Board for the last year, and as an active member for the past six years. During this time, I’ve witnessed immense progress throughout the Green Bay area, specifically within the business community, and it’s been a privilege to see the growth happen through the lens of the Chamber.

brought site selection consultants into our area to familiarize them with all that the Greater Green Bay area and the Fox Cities can offer to new businesses. The response from these individuals was clear — we have a great story to tell and our area can offer a lot to any business looking to relocate or to set-up new operations.

The economic outlook for our area is extremely positive, but there is still I’m happy to say that all goals were work to be done. As a community, we reached. Peter Zaehringer joined the can be too modest.The site selectors chamber as the new Vice President, agreed that, while our area has a lot to Economic Development. Key indi- offer, we do not market our strengths viduals from each municipality have nearly enough. We need to continue also been brought together through a to work collaboratively, and to find series of lunch meetings — meetings new and innovative ways to brand and that facilitate a positive dialogue and market the Greater Green Bay area. collaborative approach for marketing This is truly a great place to live and our region and promoting the long- work and an excellent place to grow term success of our community. a business, and we need to spread that message across the country.

One of the most telling accomplishments was achieved when the The Chamber can lead the way into Greater Green Bay Chamber and Fox our future, but one of the things that I Cities Regional Partnership worked worked to accomplish while serving as together to host the Driving Forward the Chairman of the Board was to enSite Selector FAM Tour, an event that courage the community — specifically

our business leaders, municipalities and elected officials — to work collaboratively in support of the greater community. My biggest piece of advice to Todd Cullen, who will be replacing me as the new Chairman of the Board, is to keep promoting that collaborative approach.

Todd, I wish you the best as you begin your new role with the Greater Green Bay Chamber. It’s a wonderful opportunity to work with a truly gifted group of individuals to enhance economic and workforce development in our area. And to Laurie Radke, the rest of the Chamber staff and to all members of the Greater Green Bay Chamber, I would like to extend a sincere thank you for the opportunity to serve as the Chairman of the Board over the past year. It has been an honor to work with all of you.

— Dr. Ashok Rai

CEO, Prevea Health outgoing chairman of the board, Greater Green Bay Chamber

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MEMB SER SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR The member services team brought in

107 new Chamber members, representing 1,206 employees in the Brown County area.

Members are engaged in Chamber programs.

More than 440 people attended the Power Networking Breakfasts and more than 650 people attended the Business After Hours events in fiscal 2014-2015.

More than 35 Greater Green Bay Chamber ambassadors acted as members’ liaison to the Chamber and promoted member businesses through Chamber functions.

Ambassadors participated in more than 80 events and over 55 ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings.

The 34th Annual Green Bay Packers Chamber Golf Outing Classic was sold out for the first time in the event’s history with 160 GOLFERS PARTICIPATING. 6 Collective IMPACT | Fall 2015

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ember Services is at the heart of the Greater Green Bay Chamber.

The department interacts with members on a daily basis, acknowledging members’ needs and connecting them to relevant Chamber offerings. The member services team also showcases the benefits of being a member, from participating in various events to saving money on everyday business expenses.

435

ATTENDED THE 2015 BUSINESS RECOGNITION LUNCHEON

Business Showcase participation increased by 30 booths with 147 Greater Green Bay Chamber businesses participating.

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GOVERN AFFAIRS SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR

The legislative session

covered the last eight months of the Chamber’s fiscal year, with the state’s 2015-2017 budget the top priority. The Greater Green Bay Chamber and partners fought for the following budget initiatives: restoring the historic preservation tax credit, advocating for the manufacturers and agriculture tax credit, supporting the Complete Streets law, lobbying for additional revenue for K-12 education in the form of Categorical Aids, providing funding for University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, and restoring of the Harbor Assistance Program.

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riverfront landowners were brought together to discuss capping and dredging plans for the Fox River’s inner harbor.

A candidate forum was hosted for all first-time candidates running to represent Brown County at the state level.

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CHAMBER MEMBERS

were led to Madison for a Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) event.

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PUBLIC POLICY COUNCIL MEETINGS

took place over the last fiscal year.

ALL CANDIDATES ENDORSED BY THE GREATER GREEN BAY CHAMBER WERE ELECTED TO OFFICE.

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overnment Affairs within the Greater Green Bay Chamber serves as the voice of the member businesses and looks out for the best interests of area employers and employees at all levels of government.

Government Affairs is the source of information on public policy that affects member businesses.

The department also assists members through regulatory processes and lobbies for policies, codes and programs that promote business growth and create jobs.

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ECON DEVE A

dvance, the economic development department of the Greater Green Bay Chamber, is dedicated to improving and diversifying the local economy by supporting area businesses.

With a focus on business retention and expansion, Advance offers assistance, resources and programs geared to small businesses and entrepreneurs.

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OMIC LOPMENT SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR The Advance Business & Manufacturing Center incubator reached its highest occupancy in history at 90 percent. The program leased space to 38 different companies and 13 virtual companies, welcoming in seven new businesses and celebrating the graduation of nine companies.

The incubation program had an economic impact of

$66.8 MILLION and provided 1,095 JOBS with an annual payroll of $38.8 million.

The BROWN

COUNTY CULINARY KITCHEN provided space to 22 licensed processors to create artisan products. These food-based businesses participated in local events, including Taste of Entrepreneurship at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, New Leaf Winter Farmers’ Market, Saturday Farmers’ Market and Farmers’ Market On Broadway.

2014 MANUFACTURING AWARDS OF DISTINCTION PRESENTED TO FOUR BUSINESSES — NICOLET PLASTICS, WINSERT, HATCO AND FOX VALLEY METAL TECH.

A two-and-a-half day FAM TOUR showcased the Greater Green Bay area to site selectors from Texas, Arizona, Nebraska and Illinois firms.

Three objectives were accomplished: market the area for business attraction, create relationships to spur economic development and solicit opinions on areas of improvement.

RETENTION VOLUNTEERS

VISITED MORE THAN

120 BUSINESSES BROWN COUNTY

REPRESENTING NEARLY

17,000 EMPLOYEES. With an interest to embrace

DIVERSITY

, efforts were made to strengthen the connection with minorities in the community. Personal visits were made with minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurs to discuss business needs, social events were offered to minority professionals and seminars attempted to improve cultural understanding in the workplace.

The 2014 Excellence in Business Award presented to

N.E.W. PLASTICS CORP. Fall 2015 | Collective IMPACT 11

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artners in Education connects businesses, area schools, postsecondary institutions and community organizations committed to helping students develop the skills needed to successfully transition from the classroom to the workforce. Partners in Education programs recognize teachers, provide apprenticeship opportunities, present career exploration experiences and more.

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NERS IN CATION SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR Students in the

YOUTH

APPRENTICESHIP program worked more than 27,500 hours,

earned over $240,000 in wages and completed approximately 300 credits of industry-related coursework in 2014-2015.

More than 90 percent of graduates accepted a full-time position with the Youth Apprenticeship employer.

THE 2015 GOLDEN APPLE AWARDS RECOGNIZED SIX INDIVIDUALS AND ONE TEAM OF EXEMPLARY EDUCATORS.

TheYour Future program was established.

Your Future will connect and showcase more than 200 businesses and career opportunities to 10,000 students and 1,000 educators by September 2016.

The newly created

FYI

CAREER CONVERSATIONS PROVIDED 45 EDUCATORS

(Find Your Inspiration) event will premiere on Nov. 16, 2015. In 2015-2016, FYI will inspire 1,400 8th grade students to start their career exploration journey and pathway planning, says youth development manager, Ashley Knutson.

with an inside look at one of the area’s largest employers.

Information was shared, including skills needed for entry-level careers, coursework for careers in identified industries and alignment of curriculum for career preparation.

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PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

G R E AT E R GREEN BAY BUSINESSES

and 16 career clusters will be showcased in year one.

AWARDED

$48,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 44 STUDENTS FOR

POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. Fall 2015 | Collective IMPACT 13

BROWN

TEEN LE B

rown County Teen Leadership’s (BCTL) mission is to build and strengthen young, emerging leaders with skills, knowledge and experience so they can promote positive change in Brown County.

BCTL is offered to high school sophomores during the academic year. Modeled after Leadership Green Bay, each session focuses on developing specific leadership skills and incorporating that instruction into a civic information theme. Participants also complete a community-based group project as part of the program.

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COUNTY

ADERSHIP

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR The BCTL graduating class consisted of

35 STUDENTS FROM 10 AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. REPRESENTED SCHOOLS: GREEN BAY EAST HIGH SCHOOL WEST DE PERE HIGH SCHOOL PULASKI HIGH SCHOOL BAY PORT HIGH SCHOOL ASHWAUBENON HIGH SCHOOL GREEN BAY PREBLE HIGH SCHOOL NEW LUTHERAN DENMARK HIGH SCHOOL DE PERE HIGH SCHOOL GREEN BAY WEST HIGH SCHOOL

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community service projects were completed, including a children’s book drive collecting more than 1,500 books, social media campaign helping to build self-confidence by reaching more than 2,000 teens, raising awareness of Multiple Sclerosis campaign within three local high schools, “A Memorable and Meaningful Visit” brochure, blog and website for families with loved ones in assisted living or hospice care, and creation of a mural to influence the rehabilitation experience of patients at Bellin Health Psychiatric Center.

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GARY BARANOWSKI VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

STEVE LEVIN MARKETING DIRECTOR

DANA JACOBSON GRAPHIC DESIGNER

LAURIE RADKE PRESIDENT/CEO

AMY MATTEK HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

JAYME SELLEN DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

JULIE MAINO ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR

CARINA RADDATZ SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER ALLISON RODRIGUEZ ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

MISSY STEFFEK DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND RETENTION

LORI STUCKERT YOUTH CAREER DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT JIM NAULT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

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PETER ZAEHRINGER VICE PRESIDENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

SARA DODGE OFFICE MANAGER

TOM LYGA DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ASHLEY KNUTSON YOUTH CAREER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

JONG VANG GRAPHIC DESIGN INTERN

DAVID SCHULTZ YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

CHELSEA MCGUIRE CURRENT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INTERN

CINDY GOKEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

JUDY LEPAK ADVANCE BUSINESS & MANUFACTURING CENTER CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

BRIAN JOHNSON CURRENT YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM MANAGER ELIZABETH SLADE INCUBATOR PROGRAM MANAGER CONNIE KENNEDY ADVANCE BUSINESS & MANUFACTURING CENTER CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

HE TEAM NOT PICTURED: ROSANNA AULIK, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT, ALLISON BARNES, PR INTERN

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LEADE GREEN L

eadership Green Bay is a community-based leadership program designed to grow local leaders and encourage community engagement.

The professional enrichment program has been developing and inspiring leaders since 1985.

Participants gather once a month to learn about social issues and challenges facing the Greater Green Bay area and to receive valuable leadership education and training skills. Teams are formed to tackle a community project that raises awareness, improves team skills and affects change.

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ERSHIP N BAY SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR

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COMMUNITY PROJECTS

BRING BACK THE BEACH

bringing awareness of the potential of a beach at Bay Beach

CARING CLOSET AT NICOLET ELEMENTARY

provide students in need with supplies, clothes and necessities

OSPREY POINT EDUCATIONAL SIGNAGE

create and install signage at the 100-acre conservancy

BIKE RACKS IN DOWNTOWN GREEN BAY

encourage alternative transportation by providing permanent bike racks downtown

MANGER LAGOON PIER

upgrade to the fishing access on the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary’s Manger Lagoon

THE HANGER AT WEST DE PERE HIGH

ensure all West De Pere High School students have the necessities to be comfortable and successful at school

Members of the Leadership Green Bay class of 2015 participated in nine sessions. The communitybased leadership program exposed the professionals to

94 PRESENTERS AND 33 DIFFERENT VENUES within Greater Green Bay. More than 40 volunteers were involved in the planning and execution of the program sessions.

The first

LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP

alumni event was held, bringing the class of 1985 back together.

Leadership Green Bay celebrated the graduation of 42 professionals, bringing the leadership program total to

1,081 since its inception.

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CURREN YOUNG PROFESSIO NETWORK

SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS THIS PAST FISCAL YEAR

YPWEEK

Current hosted 21 events during YPWeek in conjunction with other young professional groups throughout the state. The Food Truck Rally, the signature event, drew a crowd of approximately 3,000.

A pilot mentorship program was established.

Members are paired with an experienced community leader for one year based on five development interest areas identified by the young professional.

CURRENT CONNECT was launched. Similar to a new member orientation, the program targets new members and the development of cohorts while introducing them to Current program offerings.

The application process for the development of a Young Professionals Advisory Council (YPAC) was launched. Members of YPAC will work with the City of Green Bay mayor to influence the community’s ability to attract and retain young professionals.

Current received 223 nominations and nearly 100 applications for its Future 15 and Young Professional Awards in 2015.

CURRENT MEMBERSHIP GREW TO MORE THAN

2,000 INDIVIDUAL

MEMBERS

APPROXIMATELY 4,000 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED THE 36 SCHEDULED EVENTS, GROUP ACTIVITIES AND SIGNATURE AFFAIRS ORGANIZED BY CURRENT. 20 Collective IMPACT | Fall 2015

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urrent is a young professionals network committed to attract, engage, develop and retain young talent in the Greater Green Bay area. The program targets professionals age 21-40, encouraging involvement in the business community through professional development events, leadership development activities and social networking opportunities.

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DID YOU KNOW?

MEMBER SERVICES

The Greater Green bay Chamber has

1,132 members representing more than

88,670 employees.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Advance leads a coalition of five chambers to create the Northeast Wisconsin Chambers Coalition (NEWCC) Wage & Benefit Study. This business resource is the only local wage and benefit study done annually. Chamber member participants receive a 90 percent discount on the study fee.

Conversations with Brown County business owners revealed 70 percent of businesses are pleased with local municipal services, anticipate increasing the number of employees over the next year and rate the local business environment as positive.

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100 investors,

Advance has more than including over 90 private sector investors and 13 community investors.

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

ACHIEVE BROWN COUNTY

The Greater Green Bay Chamber was the champion of the original historical preservation tax credit legislation to increase the amount of the credit and restore the tax credit in the state’s budget. Evidence of this powerful program is seen throughout Brown County, including in the Titletown Brewing Redevelopment District.

This redevelopment has returned approximately

Achieve Brown County (ABC) is a collaborative community effort launched in 2014 created to measurably improve the safety, health and education of children from pre-natal to career.

$6 million in value to the district.

LEADERSHIP GREEN BAY

Leadership Green Bay has completed

140 community projects

since 1985. The estimated value of the volunteer hours is more than

$2.3 million.

The community partnership rallied its efforts around critical indicators of success. Action was taken by sharing priorities and outcomes, using data to drive improved results, and aligning community resources toward common goals.

Achieve Brown County has grown to a team of four: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DATA MANAGEMENT PART-TIME INTERN although the more than 125 volunteers are the lifeblood of the initiative.

Achieve Brown County had volunteers hold 129 positions on various councils and teams.

These volunteers logged more than 600 hours working to improve the lives of Brown County youth.

PARTNERS IN EDUCATION The Find Your Inspiration (FYI) event will inspire nearly 4,000 8th grade students and showcase careers from more than 100 area businesses in year two.

Partners in Education is currently managing

$169,500 in awarded scholarships to 164 students.

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LOOK FO A

s a successful association we understand market needs, recognize the need to align what we offer to meet those needs, and employ change management strategies to adapt to the evolving landscape. We are always listening, and learning from all of you to ensure relevancy and a return on your investment.

As I reflect upon the past year I’m reminded of the accomplishments, refinement, organizational growth, new partnerships and an increased value delivered to the community. Combined, our efforts have reinforced our mission to strengthen member businesses through enhancing economic and workforce development, resulting in improved quality of life in our community and region.

It is difficult to truly express my gratitude and appreciation for the support and guidance the Chamber has received in executing our mission. Each day the Chamber staff and I have the opportunity to work with many members and volunteers, which are our true bloodline. I am humbled by our community’s generosity with time, talent and treasures.

At the Chamber we are organizers; visionaries; the focal point where need and response, opportunity and resources, business and community are all brought together. We know how to do this.

We’ve been doing it for generations.

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KING RWARD As we look forward we will continue to focus on our structured five strategic initiatives that not only build business but also build our community. Our strategic initiatives keep us focused, uniting business people, educators, non-profits and governments to work together collaboratively on the behalf of Greater Green Bay. We will….

TO DO’S FOR THE YEAR TO COME:

Lead through collaboration

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We will strategically collaborate and connect our members in order to become the preferred partner of area businesses, local governments, community organizations and educational institutions supporting economic, workforce and business development.

Build economic prosperity

We will focus on developing entrepreneurism, assisting existing businesses and pursue targeted initiatives that foster an innovative business environment and strengthen our community’s economy.

• • •

Be the voice of business

We will influence issues of public policy that are crucial to build a prosperous business environment.

Enhance quality of life

We will mobilize our membership and resources to improve workforce and community development in ways that will enhance quality of life in the Greater Green Bay area.

Strive for organization excellence

We will engage our members, empower our employees and maximize our resources to build an innovative organization, aligned with our vision and mission.

— Laurie Radke

president, Greater Green Bay Chamber

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Increase engagement and retention efforts by educating members on how to get the most value from their membership.

Increase lobbying efforts prioritized through our legislative agenda.

Enhance evaluation of Chamber program deliverables for young talent.

Increase relevancy in our workforce development initiatives and program offerings - crystalizing the importance of business and education to intersect.

Enhance business expansion and retention efforts for local businesses.

Together with our stakeholders we’ll develop an all-inclusive strategic plan encompassing economic and workforce development efforts for Greater Green Bay. This process and mutually created plan will lead to a focused vision and tactical action plan for Greater Green Bay. This unity will lead to economic prosperity for our region.

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Left: Dr. Tina Sauerhammer with Lauren Erlandson at a Current Young Professionals After 5 event

Lower right: Dental Associates team takes the trophy at Current Kickball Classic.

Below: Current Young Professionals Discover event scavenger hunt at Botanical Gardens.

From left are Scott Clark, Rachael Rogers and Emily Katers.

Upper right: Leadership Green Bay class member Chet Lamers speaks to other classmates during the kickoff retreat.

Bottom left: Chad Koch, with Stellar Blue Technologies greets Vance Balacek, with Sir Speedy during one of the Chamber’s Power Networking Breakfast events held the first Tuesday every month.

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UBREAKIFIX ribbon cutting with Carol Lagerquist, Todd Dehn, Bianca Dehn, Tim VenHaus and Ryan Johanek.

Left: Brown County Teen Leadership committee members at class of 2016 kick-off.

Below: ReNew Physical Therapy graduation from incubator

Upper left: Betty Kittell, left, and Becki Starry at the Welcome Back Packers Luncheon Upper right: Site selector Jim Beatty speaks with Chamber board member Mark Higgins during a reception at Titletown Brewing Co.

Upper left: Leadership Green Bay kicks off with speaker Thomas Kunkel at the welcome breakfast on Sept. 8 Lower left: Brown County Culinary Kitchen - Eric Gullstrand of Grammy’s Pasty’s

Snapshots!

Greater Green Bay Chamber

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Chamber member anniversaries

40 YEARS Vander Zanden Real Estate Company LLC 30 YEARS Jaymar Screen Printers Inc. Hyatt on Main The Marq Paul’s Pantry Schroeder’s Flower Inc.

25 YEARS N.E.W. Plastics Corp.

City of De Pere National Railroad Museum Village of Pulaski 20 YEARS Total Relocation Services Bay Area Humane Society & Animal Shelter Inc. Village Inn Community Health Charities of Wisconsin Ansay & Associates LLC UPS United Parcel Service-Bayview Mizkan Americas Wells Fargo Advisors On Broadway Inc. NEW Water ATTIC Correctional Services Inc. 15 YEARS Nicolet National Bank The Benefit Companies of Green Bay Inc. Cornerstone Business Services Inc. Emmons Business Interiors LLC (EBI) The Salvation Army-Community Center

10 YEARS ProSolutions Inc. Foxwood Associates Inc. Grazies Italian Grill RGL DFI Total Print Solutions Resource One Realty Promotional Designs Inc. East Town Mall Green Bay Plaza LLC Nature’s Way 5 YEARS New North B2B Magazine PDQ Manufacturing Inc. Michael Zoelle, DC, SC Van Drisse Chiropractic Center LLC Arena Strategy Group LLC Beverly French Gehde Design LLC Fox Hills Resort The Solberg Company Green Bay Gamblers Hockey Club Wisconsin Document Imaging

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