This 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.
Nationalization of Health Care in the U.S. - An Update
As Social Security and MediCare spiral ever-downward toward insolvency, our Federal Representatives in Washington are making plans to foist upon the American public what can only be described as the "Mother of All Entitlements." For an up to the moment look at this extraordinary, expensive, culture altering proposal, please access this article.
Say NO to Cap & Trade
What would you tell me if I said I had a plan that might moderate global temperatures by two-tenths of a degree by the end of the century, but it would cost millions of jobs, trillions in lost income, balloon the national debt, and increase energy prices by anywhere from 50-90%? More information on Cap & Trade can be found online
Congratulations, Small Business Awards Winners
Turek's Plumbing, Inc.; Building Service, Inc. (BSI North) and R. Sabee Company were recognized as the Fox Cities Chamber's 2009 Small Business Award Winners. HuHot Mongolian Grill was hamed the Rising Star recipient. Congratulations! More information on each of the winners and a photo gallery of the event can be found online.
2009-2010 Wage and Benefit Study
The Fox Cities Chamber is seeking participants for the 2009-2010 Fox Valley Wage and Benefits Survey. More information and how you can participate can be found online.
Understand the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
Read an online Briefing Book, "EFCA: Piercing the Rhetoric," an analysis of the real implications behind the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA). Learn about EFCA's 3 provisions: card check certification, compulsory interest arbitration of first contracts, and increased penalties on employers. While this e-book is designed for readers who aren't labor lawyers, appendices include bill text as well as how the National Labor Relations Act would read if amended by EFCA.
TEAM Fox Cities
is an expansion and growth initiative of the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Inc. Learn more about why the Fox Cities is the ideal place for you. Check out our Team Fox Cities video!
Stay informed on Chamber events and programs with the Up2DATE E-Newsletter available online.
