The New North Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council will host a panel discussion on free or low-cost services available to entrepreneurs in Northeast Wisconsin as part of its quarterly Best Practices Panel Series on Tuesday, March 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Bordini Center at Fox Valley Technical College, 5 Systems Dr. in Appleton. There is no cost to attend.
 
During the moderated panel discussion, audience members will hear examples of how New North businesses have used these services to successfully launch their ventures, overcome obstacles, and take their businesses to the next level of competitiveness. This discussion is geared toward both startup and existing businesses looking ways to secure professional assistance in finding financing, drafting a business plan, managing cash flow and operations, and looking for new markets and growth opportunities.
 
The event will be moderated by Bob O’Donnell of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh College of Business, and include representatives of several organizations supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. They include Phil Florek, senior business counselor with the UW-Oshkosh office of the Wisconsin Small Business Development Centers Network, Randy Melzer, president of the SCORE Fox Cities Chapter, and Kathy Doyle, business development director for ADVOCAP, along with a representative of the Wisconsin Entrepreneurs’ Network.
 
Several recent winners of the 2010 Northeast Wisconsin Business Plan Contest who have successfully used many of these services have also been invited to participate in the panel discussion. There is no cost to attend, but registration will be capped at 50 participants. To register, contact Alex Kowalski at akowalski@infoprofessionals.com. For more information, visit the New North online at www.thenewnorth.com or contact Bob O’Donnell at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh at (920) 450-3979.
 
New North, Inc. is a regional collaboration effort focused on promoting regional cooperation and economic development in an 18-county region in Northeast Wisconsin. The 18 counties included in the New North are Outagamie, Winnebago, Calumet, Waupaca, Brown, Shawano, Oconto, Marinette, Door, Kewaunee, Sheboygan, Manitowoc, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Marquette, Florence, Menominee, and Waushara. To find out more information about New North, Inc., please visit our website.

Last year, the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce’s (WACC) social media seminars attracted scores of attendees so WACC is planning additional seminars for Spring 2010.
 
These seminars will show you how to use the most popular social media marketing tools in your business to build stronger customer relationships and establish a greater online presence. All sessions are held in ABC Computers lower meeting room, 8:00-9:30 am with dates and topics as follows:
 
• March 25 — Twitter

• April 15 — Facebook

• April 27 — Linked In

• May 18 — Blogging
 
Al Lautenslager, featured marketing and PR expert for the e-online version of Entrepreneur Magazine and a certified Marketing Coach, will be conducting the seminars. He is CEO of Certified Social Media.com and an adjunct faculty member with the FVTC Venture Center.
 
WACC Member cost is $25 a session or all four sessions for $75. Non WACC Member cost is $35 a session or all four sessions for $110. To register, contact Kathy LeClair, 715-258-7343 or kathy@waupacaareachamber.com.

Pewaukee Chamber of Commerce presents their first “BIZ AFTER 4”  free and open to all business members in Pewaukee Community hosted by AmeriSign & Graphics

115 W. Wisconsin Avenue (old Aurora Pharmacy Bldg), Pewaukee

Featuring:
• Ribbon Cutting at 4:00 p.m. with Pewaukee, Waukesha and Brookfield Chambers
• Appetizers provided by Baja Grill
• Give a-ways from local merchants
• Live Music from 2-4 p.m. by Jennifer Dekorah Lee
• SeccurX will provide free onsite document shredding serbice (up to 6 boxes)
• Tours of AmeriSign & Graphics first of its kind “Print Bistro” and facilities
 
No Admission Fee or Pre-Registration required. 
Bring lots of business cards.
Network with other businesses in the community and meet new people.
Bring your friends.

Free Will donation at door for Pewaukee High School Scholarship Fund.

Contact the Pewaukee Chamber at (262) 691-8851 or info@pewaukeechamber.org for more information.

Come join us for an evening of networking and learning. Discover all that FCEDC has to offer, the value of our varied services and how we make a difference with our clients and communities. Learn the role you can play in economic development on Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:30 p.m., University Center Commons, UW – Fond du Lac. The always-popular networking time will be fl avored by a bountiful stand-up buffet provided by Linstrom’s Special Occasion Catering. Elegant desserts and gourmet coffee will conclude our evening.

$30 per person
To register go to www.fcedc.com and click the “events” tab or call us at (920) 929-2928

We hope you will be able to join us!

Last year, the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce’s (WACC) social media seminars attracted scores of attendees so WACC is planning additional seminars for Spring 2010.
 
These seminars will show you how to use the most popular social media marketing tools in your business to build stronger customer relationships and establish a greater online presence. All sessions are held in ABC Computers lower meeting room, 8:00-9:30 am with dates and topics as follows:
 
• March 25 — Twitter

• April 15 — Facebook

• April 27 — Linked In

• May 18 — Blogging
 
Al Lautenslager, featured marketing and PR expert for the e-online version of Entrepreneur Magazine and a certified Marketing Coach, will be conducting the seminars. He is CEO of Certified Social Media.com and an adjunct faculty member with the FVTC Venture Center.
 
WACC Member cost is $25 a session or all four sessions for $75. Non WACC Member cost is $35 a session or all four sessions for $110. To register, contact Kathy LeClair, 715-258-7343 or kathy@waupacaareachamber.com.