Business Expo season kicks off

Those who attended the Fox Cities Chamber’s annual business event last year were pleased to find a fresh feel at its new location: Player’s Choice of the Fox Cities, on Appleton’s northeast side. Dubbed the Facebooth Expo, with an emphasis on social media opportunities, the event will again be held at Player’s Choice, W3035 Edgewood Trail (Hwy. JJ).

“Last year was our first year at the new venue and exhibitors were delighted with the new venue,” says Pam Hull, vice president of membership services for the Fox Cities Chamber.

The regional business-to-business event will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, with a capacity to host up to 2,000 attendees. The Fox Cities Chamber Business Expo is one of the larger business expos in the area. The Chamber plans to unveil a new mobile app at the event.

Other area chambers hold similar events including the Oshkosh Chamber, the last Thursday in January, and the Green Bay Chamber in early March.

Wednesday, Sept. 7

The Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce hosts “Business After Hours.” This month’s location will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fratellos, 1501 Arboretum Drive, Oshkosh. Registration, open until the day of the event, is $5 for chamber members or $20 for non-members. For more information visit the chamber website at www.oshkoshchamber.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 13

The 2011 Annual Sheboygan County Chamber Golf Outing. The event is held at The Bull at Pinehurst Farms, One Long Drive, Sheboygan Falls. The event features 18 holes of golf in the morning or nine holes of golf in the afternoon with a dinner to follow. The cost is $118 per person for 18 holes and dinner or $80 for nine holes and dinner. For more information or to register visit www.sheboygan.org.

Thursday, Sept. 15

Converting Influence hosts a day-long event at Fox Valley Technical College, 1825 N. Bluemound Drive at the Bordini Center. The event will feature “Tips on Manufacturing Efficiency.” The day includes presentations, displays and networking beginning at 9:30 a.m. The cost of the event is $50 for members and $60 for non-members. For more information or to register call (920) 265-6407 or visit www.convertinginfluence.com.

Thursday, Sept. 22

The Currents’ Annual Leaders Luncheon will be held at Brett Favre Steakhouse, 1004 Brett Favre Pass, Green Bay. The event begins at 11 a.m. with networking and registration, followed by lunch at 11:30. The guest speaker of the event will be Dr. Ashok Rai, president and CEO of Prevea Health. Tickets for the event are $20. For more information visit www.titletown.org.

Friday, Oct. 7

The 6th Annual Taste of Wine and Beer event presented by M & I Bank will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Marq, 3177 French Road, De Pere. A fund-raiser for the chamber, the event features a variety of 35 wines for tasting as well as beers, gourmet breads, cheeses, hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets are $35 per person through Sept. 30 or $40 at the door. To learn more about the event or for tickets visit www.deperechamber.org.

Monday, Oct. 17

The 2011-12 St. Norbert College CEO Breakfast and Strategy Series kicks off with Andrew Brandt, speaking on “The Business of Sports” at 7:30 a.m. at the F.K. Bemis International Conference Center at St. Norbert College, De Pere. The former Packers vice president serves as a business analyst on the National Football League for ESPN. This is the first in a series of eight speakers in the St. Norbert CEO Series. For more information visit www.snc.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 26

Manufacturing First Expo & Conference. A full day at the KI Center in Green Bay for manufacturers to showcase industry advances, highlight successes and industry segments and networking opportunities. Sponsored by First Business Bank, Insight Publications and the NEW Manufacturing Alliance. For more information, visit www.manufacturingfirst.com.