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February 2021

Annual Clay Shoot—April 9

REGISTER NOW
  Excitement Is in the Air as We Plan for Our First In-Person Event of 2021!
  We are excited to venture into the great outdoors for the HOTV Chamber’s Annual Clay Shoot event scheduled for Friday,
  April 9th. Presented by Speedy Clean, this casual event is perfect for a group of co-workers, colleagues or friends to connect
  for a morning of fun, relaxation and networking! Whether you are a novice who is interested in learning the sport or you
  are a sharp shooter anxious to show off your skills, you are invited to join us for this fun event!
  The Annual Clay Shoot will take place from 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. at Triple J Wing & Clay in Brillion on April 9th. You can
  register as an individual for $125 or as a team of 5 shooters for $500. You will enjoy breakfast, time on course, lunch, prizes
  and awards! We encourage you to take part and reconnect with familiar faces. You can learn more or register HERE.

  Community First Credit Union Announced as                                                            Nicci Sprangers
  Presenting Sponsor for Annual Awards Dinner                                                          Executive Director
                                                                                                       Email
  We are thrilled to partner with Community First Credit Union to bring
  you a spectacular 2021 Annual Awards Dinner on May 26th at the
  Grand Meridian! We invite you, your employees, friends and family to
  applaud the accomplishments of our business community as we                                                  OFFICE HOURS :
  recognize HOTV Chamber members for their success. Help to                                  Mon-Thurs. 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
  recognize a deserving local business or individual by submitting a
                                                                                                 Friday 8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
  nomination in one of eight categories. Nominations are due April 1st.
  Nominate an individual or business now.
                                                                                     Connect with Us
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Upcoming Events
February 1-14th - SOLD OUT                          Thursday, March 11th
CA$H MOB—Wine & Dine Your Valentine                 Virtual Business Card Exchange
                                                    Via Zoom
We've got a SWEET DEAL for you this Valentine's
Day! Support a Chamber member bar or restaurant     Attending our monthly Business Card Exchange is a
this Valentines Day and we will give you            great way to meet new people, broaden your net-
$10 in Chamber Bucks to spend toward your meal!     work and share your personal brand. This is a great
We ask that you spend a minimum of $20 of your      way to meet your next potential client, customer or
own money on your meal as well.                     friend. New connections are made every time!

                                                    Open to 25 participants.
•   Select from over 45 local bars & restaurants.
•   Event open to 50 participants!                  Time: 9:00—10:00 am
•   Order Take Out / Dine In by Feb. 15.            Location: Zoom
                     Sponsored by

                                                    Thursday, March 18th
                                                    HR Roundtable—Employee Life Cycle
                                                    Via Zoom
Thursday, February 18th
                                                    Join us as we map the employee journey to help
                                                    drive better talent retention and improve the overall
Virtual Business Card Exchange
                                                    reputation of your organization’s employer brand.
Via Zoom
                                                    Employee Life Cycle management is a crucial
Let's check in with each other, see the faces and
                                                    function of all organizations. It is how we manage
hear the voices of friends and colleagues and       our most valuable asset: people. The Employee Life
potentially make new connections at the same        Cycle is based on the idea that companies should
time.                                               design the employee experience as carefully as they
                                                    design their customer experience. Employee
The virtual Business Card Exchange is open to 25
                                                    engagement should be a mindset – not a program
participants.                                       that starts and stops when morale is low.
Time: 9:00—10:00 am                                 Time: 9:00—10:00 am
Location: Zoom                                      Location: Zoom
Register                                            Register
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, March 25th                                            Thursday, April 8th
Women in Marketing                                              Every Business Can Benefit from Youth
Via Zoom                                                        Apprenticeships
                                                                Via Zoom
In partnership with WWBIC, we are proud to present
Women in Marketing, a virtual event highlighting a              Businesses across all sectors can benefit from Youth
panel of inspirational women in our community. Join             Apprenticeship, Co-Op & Internship programs! By
us as our panelists share how they pivoted their                working with local high schools your company can fill
organizations marketing plans in 2020 and discuss the           a need in marketing, finance, accounting, banking, IT,
strategies they are crafting to kick off 2021. They will        hospitality as well as in a number of trades! Schools
                                                                have students who are eager to begin their careers
share their trials, tribulations, successes and overall
                                                                and put their classroom learnings to work and your
steadfast actions that have helped to bring them                business could be the perfect fit!
success in the marketing field.
                                                                In this webinar learn the basics about how these
Just like the prior Women in Business panel                     programs work, how your business can benefit, what
discussion, you are sure to take away some insightful           your role is as a work based learning site. Hear from
and inspiring stories that will                                 school district representatives as well as local
empower and help you through our                                businesses who have had success with these
economic recovery!                                              programs.
                                                                Time: 2:00—3:00 pm
Time: 12:00—1:00 pm
                                                                Location: Zoom
Location:

  Friday, April 9th
                                                                             REGISTER NOW
  Clay Shoot
  Triple J Wing & Clay                                                ❑      Individual Shooter $125
  Presented by Speedy Clean! Whether you are a novice                 ❑ Team of 5 Shooters $500
  who is interested in learning the sport or you are a sharp
  shooter anxious to show off your skills, you are invited to         All ability levels welcome!
  join us for this fun event! Assemble your squad or sign up
  as an individual shooter to be added to a team!                     Includes: Ear plugs, use of safety eyewear,
                                                                      3 boxes of shells per person, Annie Oakley
  Time: 8:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.                                           Challenge, Continental Breakfast & Lunch
  Location: Triple J Wing & Clay / Woodfire Lodge                     provided. Guns available for rent.
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3rd Annual                                             The Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce Presents:

                                 Friday, April 9, 2021
                                 Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
                                 Location: Triple J Wing & Clay
                                 2687 ManCal Road | Brillion
Presented by

                                            REGISTER NOW!
                                            ❑    Individual Shooter $125                   ❑ Team of 5 Shooters $500
                                            All ability levels welcome! Includes: Ear plugs, use of safety eyewear, 3 boxes
                                            of shells per person, Annie Oakley Challenge, Continental Breakfast & Lunch
                                            provided. Guns available for rent.
                                                                                            Event Schedule
Lunch Sponsor                     $950           Breakfast Sponsor                  $750
•                                                                                          •    Registration & Continental
     One team (5 shooters/team)                  •    One team (5 shooters/team)
•                                                                                               breakfast starts at 8:00am
     Recognized on Lunch Table                   •    Recognized on Breakfast Table
•    Recognition on all signage                  •    Recognition on all signage           •    Mandatory Safety Meeting
•    Recognition on website                      •    Recognition on website                    8:45am
•    1/2 page ad in the newsletter               •    1/2 page ad in the newsletter        •    Shoot begins 9:00am
•    Two available - Industry Exclusivity        •    Two available—Industry Exclusivity
                                                                                           •                            at 11:30am
     1 left!                                          1 left!                              •    Lunch & awards 12:00

 Award Sponsor                    $275           Station Sponsor                $250       Annie Oakley Sponsor           $225
 •    One shooter                                 •   Mentioned in all media                •   One shooter
 •    Mentioned in all media                      •   Logo sign on station                  •   Mentioned in all media
 •    Recognition on website                      •   Set up booth on the station           •   Logo at challenge
 •    Recognition on Awards                       •   10 available                          •   Only one available
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Heart of the Valley Chamber of Commerce

BOARD MEMBER
Q & A with Joe Kobussen
  Tell us a little about your background?
  President of Kobussen Buses Ltd. and 3rd generation family member running the business with brother Dan,
  Aunt Ann Kobussen and cousins Scott Kobussen and Melissa Miller. I began my career with Kobussen in 1983,
  as a mechanic. Soon took over all maintenance for the company before moving into sales and dispatch while
  going to school for accounting. In 1998 I was elected president when my father retired.
  Kobussen Buses Ltd currently operates 850 school buses, 26 motor coaches and 35 Para-transit and Transit
  vehicles with over 1000 employees from 21 locations throughout the state of Wisconsin.
  What do you love about the Heart of the Valley Community?
  Heart of the Valley Community is a small community with all of the interests, activities and attractions of any
  larger community. We have within reach professional sports, the arts and more. Also love the fact that we
  have Lake Winnebago and the Fox River running through our communities.
  What’s is one item on your bucket list? Hot air balloon ride

  Favorite Heart of the Valley spot to relax, visit or have fun? On the river on a nice hot day

  Early bird or Night Owl? Early bird
  Favorite cocktail? Bourbon
  Best business advice you’ve received? Listen to both sides
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Presenting Partner: SOLD                                     Entertainment Partner $1,500
                                                              •   Reserved Table for 8
                                                              •   Full color, 1/2 page ad in the Heartbeat publication
                                                              •   Recognition/signage on the event stage
                                                              •   Opportunity to be featured “Member of the Month”
                                                              •   Identified on all printed materials promoting event
                                                              •   4 partners at this level with category exclusivity per industry

                                                              Dessert Partner $1,500
                                                              •   Reserved Table for 8
                                                              •   Name on dessert picks used at the event
                                                              •   Full color, 1/2 page ad in the Heartbeat
                                                                  Newsletter
                                                              •   Opportunity to be featured “Member of the Month”
                                                              •   Identified on all printed materials promoting event

Reception Partner: $2,500                                    •   3 AVAILABLE

•
•
     Reserved table of 8 with premium seating
     Logo printed on guest drink tickets
                                                              Decor Partner $1,000
•    Logo on all reception area table tents                   •   Reserved table for 8
•    Logo on Chamber’s website with link to your website      •   Full color, ½ page ad in the Heartbeat
•    Identified in Chamber e-news & social media                  publication

•    Identified on all printed materials promoting event      •   Identified on all printed materials
                                                                  promoting event
•    Identified in newspaper articles & press releases
                                                              •   Acknowledged signage at each
•    Logo on signage at the event                                 table
•    Full page, full color ad in the Heartbeat publication    •   2 AVAILABLE
•    Opportunity to be featured “Member of the Month”
•    (1) available
                                                              Grand Prize Partner SOLD
Awards Partner: $2,000
•     Reserved table of 8 with premium seating
•     Opportunity to announce / present awards at event
•     Logo on Chamber’s website with link to your website
•     Identified in Chamber e-news & social media
•     Identified on all printed materials promoting event     Reserved Table Partner $500
•     Identified in newspaper articles & press releases
                                                              •   Reserved table for 8
•     Logo on signage at the event
                                                              •   Full color, ½ page ads in the Heartbeat publication
•     Full page, full color ad in the Heartbeat publication
•     Opportunity to be featured “Member of the Month”
•     (1) available                                           Raffle Partner $300
                                                              •   Two reserved tickets
    For more information and sponsorship opportunities:
    call us at 920.766.1616 or email Diane Stuckrath at       •   Full color, ½ page ad in the Heartbeat publication
    diane@heartofthevalleychamber.com                         •   Logo on signage at the event & printed on raffle tickets
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Introducing INCubatoredu at Kimberly High School

THINK ‘SHARK TANK’
Bringing Entrepreneurship to the Classroom!

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Share your Business Knowledge with                                       Volunteer as a Coach in one
 the Next Generation                                                                          of these topics:
 The Heart of the Valley Chamber is excited to announce that next school year we will be           • Ideation
 teaming up with the Kimberly School District for a new high school entrepreneurship               • Marketing
 class called INCubatoredu. The class is designed along the lines of Shark Tank, where             • Presentation Skills
 students will be developing their own business or product concept, learning about                 • Project Planning
 stages/steps/concepts to starting their business, and then pitching the business to a             • Legal
 panel of judges/sharks. In the end, students will compete against their classmates,               • Storytelling
 pitching their ideas to local "sharks" who decide which business concept reigns supreme!          • Pricing
                                                                                                   • Website Creation
 Part of the Heart of the Valley Chamber’s role will be to identify volunteers in the
                                                                                                   • Revenue Forecasting
 business community that would be willing to donate their time, talent and expertise to
                                                                                                   • Financial Statements
 inspire the next generation and be a part of the this exciting new project! We are seeking
                                                                                                   • Sales Planning
 coaches and mentors for this program.
                                                                                                   • Funding Requests

 Volunteer as a Coach                                                                         If you are interested in being a
 Donate 1-2 hours of your time to visit the classroom and present to the students on a key    part of this exciting new
 business topic.                                                                              program and want to learn
                                                                                              more about volunteering as a
 Volunteer as a Mentor                                                                        topic presenter or mentor
 Donate approx. 1 hour per week. Be matched up with a group of students and serve as          please email Nicci at
 their business mentor throughout the semester.                                               nicci@heartofthechamber.com

 Get involved! Contact Nicci at nicci@heartofthevallechamber.com
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
CA$H Mob Party & Print

CA$H Mob hits Party & Print!
Over 25 community members mobbed Party & Print in Little Chute in a 3 hour time       Thank You to our Sponsor!
frame to purchase craft and party supplies, handmade crafts, cards, balloons and
more! Each participant was given $10 in Chamber Bucks to use toward their $30 in
store purchase! This event was made possible by Concrete Cutters, who contributed
$250 to provide Chamber Bucks to all of the shoppers and help to generate sales for
their fellow Chamber member business!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Ribbon Cutting - La Patrona

                              La Patrona Opens in Kaukauna
                              Located at 201 Dodge Street, this new
                              business will feature a wide variety of
                              Mexican food/groceries items, veggies, fruit,
                              lots of soda varieties as well as serve some of
                              your favorite Mexican foods including hot
                              tamales, tacos, burritos, quesadilla and
                              more! Let’s give this new business a warm
                              Heart of the Valley welcome! La Patrona
                              proudly accepts Chamber Bucks.
Chamber Members
Who sell Network Health
Insurance
    Company Name              Primary Phone       Full Mailing Address           Primary             Primary Rep: Email
                                                                              Representative
McClone Insurance            (920) 725-3232   150 Man St. Ste. 300            Jodi Wellhoefer    Jodi.wellhoefer@mcclone.com
                                              Menasha, WI 54956

M3 Insurance                 (920) 455-7115   1872 Mid Valley Drive           Cindy Van Asten     cindy.vanasten@m3ins.com
                                              De Pere, WI 54115

Truyman-Haase-Zahn           (920) 730-0123   420 E. Northland Ave.,             Trey Neher           tneher@thzins.com
                                              Ste. A Appleton, WI 54911

Universal Insurance          (920) 215-4995   1151 Oneida Street, Menasha,    Pamela Utpadel         pam@uiadvisors.com
Advisors                                      WI 54952

Family Insurance             (920) 722-2799   430 3rd Street, Ste B,             Chris Klein       cklein@familyinsctr.com
Center                                        Menasha, WI 54951

Van De Hey Financial         (920) 766-9988   311 E Ann Street,               David Van De Hey   dave@vandeheyfinancial.com
Services, Inc                                 Suite 2
                                              Kaukauna, WI 54130

R & R Insurance              (920) 931-3261   5317 W. Grande                    Chris Hanson        chris.hanson@rrins.com
*Formerly Hanson Benefits,                    Market Dr, Suite E
Inc.                                          Appleton, WI 54913

Marsh & McLennan             (920) 225-6881   3701 E. Evergreen Dr. Suite      Tracy Tschanz     tracy.tschanz@marshmma.com
Agency, LLC                                   100, Appleton, WI 54913

Midwest Insurance            (920) 731-2100   5733 W. Packard St. Appleton,   Mackenzie Dietz    Mackenzie.Dietz@mibltd.com
Brokerage, LTD                                WI 54913

5G Benefits, LLC             (920) 385-1554   1345A North Rd #100 Green         Tony Goebel         tony@5gbenefits.com
                                              Bay, WI 54313

                             (920) 560-7000   4351 W. College Ave., Ste 310    Sheila Fenolio      sheila.fenolio@ansay.com
                                              Appleton, WI 54914

The Insurance                (920) 734-8735   920 Association Drive            Sharon Simon        ssimon@ticinsurance.com
Center                                        Appleton, WI 54914

J.A. Johnson Health          (920) 284-6067   645 W Ridgeview Dr. Ste 105,     June Johnson           june.64@live.com
Insurance                                     Appleton, WI 54911
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GOOD NEWS
 is worth repeating

O’Connor Connective Welcomes Holly Borga as Executive Assistant
The expansion of O’Connor Connective at the start of year No. 9 as a full-service
strategic communications consultancy continued with the recent hiring of Holly Borga
as Executive Assistant.
Borga joined the O’Connor Connective team with an extensive background in office
management and customer service with large and small businesses, including Green Bay
Packers Hall of Fame, Inc. and JCPenney. She has proved herself to be an organized
multitasker with an eye for details.
In her vital front-facing role with the O’Connor Connective team, Borga provides
real-time administrative support with scheduling, bookkeeping and office-management
functions.
“As we further expand our services and tackle our ninth year of business, we’re thrilled
to add the talent of a seasoned and proven professional like Holly,” said Bridget O’Connor, owner and principal of
O’Connor Connective. “I welcome the coordination, collaboration and can-do approach she brings to O’Connor
Connective. There is no doubt Holly is going to help advance our company and help keep me sane along the way!”
A native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Borga most recently was a patient care representative at a De Pere dentist office,
performing administrative duties and working directly with patients on scheduling for appointments and follow-up.
Prior to that, Borga worked in a variety of roles for seven years with Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame, Inc., a nonprofit
that operates separately from the Green Bay Packers. She provided administrative and accounting support to the
organization’s executive director, board of directors, and various committees. She also helped plan and implement two
major fundraising events and smaller fundraisers for the Packers Hall of Fame each year.

GreenLeaf Bank Announces Staff Addition and Retirement
GreenLeaf Bank recently announced the addition of Ryan Kauth as Senior Vice-President of
Lending. Kauth replaces Terry Lardinois, the bank’s Chief Lending Officer, who retired on
December 31, 2020.
Since 2007 Kauth held a variety of roles in business banking and at the University of
Wisconsin Green Bay focused on improving small businesses. He advised local leaders on
growing successful companies and the critical role banking services play in achieving their goals. Kauth says, “My
expertise in banking and entrepreneurship provide a unique perspective to assist bank business customers in
becoming even more successful.”
Lardinois retires after 19-years of service to GreenLeaf Bank. His career began in 2001 when then bank CEO Dave
Krutz retired from day-to-day bank operation. Over the next 19-years, while holding the positions of Chief Operating
Officer, CEO and finally as Chief Lending Officer, he helped the bank grow from $49 million to $110 million in assets
while ensuring it remained financially sound. Lardinois says, “It feels good to step down from our community bank
after many years of success.” Lardinois will remain on the bank’s Board of Directors.
GreenLeaf Bank is a full-service financial institution with two locations offering a variety of checking accounts, saving
accounts, mortgage loans, agriculture loans, along with a full range of commercial banking services. The bank also
offers a full array of digital banking services including: online banking, a mobile banking app, electronic bill pay,
mobile wallet, fee-free ATM network and Zelle® a person-to-person payment platform. For more information visit
www.greenleaf.bank
GOOD NEWS
   is worth repeating

Community First CU promotes Joe Harvey to Senior VP Facilities
Joe Harvey has been promoted to Senior Vice President Facilities at Community First Credit
Union with over 20 years of construction, safety and facilities management experience.
Harvey joined Community First in January 2019 as VP of Maintenance and Building
Operations. In his new role, he joins the Senior Leadership Team, overseeing the
operations and maintenance for all of Community First’s 26 branch locations.
“We are fortunate to have Joe’s extensive experience in facility management, construction
and team leadership to help serve Community First member-owners,” said Community
First President/CEO Cathie Tierney.
Prior to joining Community First, he was with the Kimberly Area School District as Director of Facilities and Safety
Management for nine years, where he led a team of 41 employees who managed 1.45 million square feet of space, 195
acres of property and about 20 buildings that served a district with about 5,000 students and 500 staff members.
Harvey learned the construction business from the ground up, laying footings/foundations and building homes while in
high school and college. A native of Gladstone, Mich., he earned a construction management degree from Northern
Michigan University and came to the Fox Valley to work for Appleton-based Hoffman Corp. (now Hoffman Planning,
Design & Construction). During his career, Harvey has managed multiple large construction projects across the Midwest
incorporating energy efficiency, sustainability and green-building initiatives.
Energy conservation, daylighting and renewable energy along with utilizing green cleaning products have long been a
passion for Harvey, who has been overseeing the remodeling/refresh of the Oneida branch. “As we progress with branch
remodeling and additions, sustainability and energy savings will be at the forefront of my thinking,” he said. “It’s exciting
to be able to put a twist on some of the techniques that I’ve learned along the way.”

  Valley Packaging Industries, Inc. Announces New Director of Human Resources
  & Community Engagement
  Valley Packaging Industries, Inc. (VPI) CEO, Tim Riebau, is pleased to welcome Amanda
  Stuck in the role of Director of Human Resources & Community Engagement, effective
  February 8th. In this new role, Amanda will champion Human Resource, employee, and
  community engagement initiatives and strengthen senior leadership for the organization.

  Amanda will develop and oversee all aspects of VPI’s human resource (HR) function to
  include staff management, training, organizational development, compensation and
  benefits, HR policy management, internal team member relations, performance
  management, and provide overall health and safety support. Additionally, Amanda will
  lead all employee and community engagement initiatives, including community partner collaborations, employee and
  community relations, grant pursuits, and community events.

  Amanda comes to VPI after having served three terms as a member of the WI State Assembly representing the 57th
  district. Priding herself in achieving high outcomes where government works for the people, she obtained benefits
  including unemployment, healthcare, grants, and advocated consistently for her constituents. She wrote > 50
  bipartisan bills and collaborated with diverse groups to write legislation after participating in extensive research to
  understand her community’s opportunities and perspectives. Additionally, Amanda’s experiences include working as
  an Instructional Support Teacher for the Kimberly Area School District, a direct support provider of personal care for
  those elderly and/or with disabilities, a housing specialist for Appleton Housing Authority, and numerous community
  volunteer roles -- making her an ideal fit for VPI and this role.
GOOD NEWS
is worth repeating

Wolf River Community Bank Announces a New Hire, a Promotion, and
a New Board Appointment to Enhance its Continued Growth in the Fox West Area
Wolf River Community Bank announces a promotion, a new hire and a new board member to its financial team.

                          Jeff Van Ekeren joins the organization as Vice President of Commercial Lending. He brings 30
                          years of commercial and retail banking expertise from financial institutions, most recently
                          Associated Bank. Van Ekeren is a graduate of Central College in Iowa and holds an MBA from
                          Iowa State University. He is on the Board of Directors for the Habitat for Humanity in Oshkosh
                          and currently serves as Treasurer. He also is Past President of Appleton Little League and
                          served on church missions, Boys & Girls Club of the Fox Valley board and the Fox Cities
                          Chamber of Commerce, among others. Van Ekeren will enhance Wolf River Community Bank’s
                          commercial department and will help businesses with lending solutions, such as acquiring lines
                          of credit and securing business loans for construction or new equipment.

                         Jenni Badtke has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Badtke now monitors the
                         mortgage loan department's daily operations and manages a growing loan portfolio of over
                         $40 million. She has 15 years of industry experience, over a decade of which has been at Wolf
                         River Community Bank in loan processing, banking, and lending. Previously, Badtke was a
                         Consumer/Mortgage Lender at the bank's Hortonville branch. Badtke is a member of the Home
                         Builders Association of Fox Cities and the Wisconsin Bankers Association’s Building Our Leaders
                         of Tomorrow group. For the past five years, she has taught financial literacy programs in 2nd
                         and 5th-grade classrooms at area schools as a volunteer teacher through the nonprofit
                         organization Junior Achievement.

                        Amanda Otis, CPA, was recently appointed to Wolf River Community Bank’s Board of
                        Directors. She is the President and former CFO of Eillien's Candies, headquartered in Green
                        Bay, a family-owned company that packages various candies and baking and snack nuts for
                        both private label customers and their own branded Eillien's products. Prior to Eillien’s, she
                        was the Controller for GLK Foods and an Auditor for Grant Thornton. Otis holds a CPA license
                        from the State of Wisconsin. She received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
                        with majors in accounting and operations and supply chain management from Marquette
                        University. Otis is a New London resident and is a member of the March of Dimes Executive
                        Leadership team; a long-time committee member, team captain and supporter of the Fox
                        Cities March for Babies Planning Committee; and the current Treasurer for Parkview
Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. She also is past Treasurer for the Friends of Mosquito Hill.

United Way Fox Cities celebrates $8.4 million raised during annual campaign
United Way Fox Cities’ supporters gathered virtually on February 9 to celebrate a
successful community campaign that raised $8.4 million. Generous community support
makes it possible for United Way to continue to improve the lives of 1 in 3 people in the
Fox Cities.
“Starting in March, people gave generously to address the multitude of issues created by
the pandemic,” said Peter Kelly, President and CEO, United Way Fox Cities. “Their giving
continued throughout the year. We are so grateful for all of those who recognized that United Way-funded services like
housing, mental health care, and child care, are more critical than ever. We thank our donors, volunteers, and all who
contributed to this success.”
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       Back Cover: □ $300                   □ $750               □ $1200               □ $2500

       Dimensions

       1/4 Page Vertical: 3.5”W x 4.5”H                   1/4 Page Horizontal: 7.5”W x 2.5”H

       1/2 Page Vertical: 3.5”W x 10”H                    1/2 Page Horizontal: 7.5”W x 4.5”H

       Full Page: 7.5” W x 10”H                           Back Cover 6”W x 10”H

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included in our “Good News is Worth Repeating” section. Business news must be submitted by the 15th of
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