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February 2010

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
ACU - Podcasting for Business Made Easy
7:30 am - 8:00 am
Location: McLane Meeting Room - Fond du Lac Public Library
Fee: $25 AC members
$35 non-AC members
Don't let the idea of podcasting scare you. For about $100 worth of recording equipment, any business can start to produce a podcast, which are online audio-only broadcasts. Our presenter will share his experiences of how his company got into podcasting, including how they brainstorm relevant content and rough out scripts and interview questions. He'll walk you through the technical process of capturing and posting the podcast. You'll discuss how podcasting can be used in your business and come away with creative, fresh ideas for driving traffic to your website.

more information and registration link



Thursday, February 11, 2010
AC Annual Meeting - It's Your Turn to Start Something
5:30 pm
Location: Holiday Inn - Fond du Lac
Fee: $30 per person

The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce is here to give you the push you need. By being part of the Association, businesses of any size are able to effect real change in our community. They are able to rely on one another to start positive action that improves each other's bottom line and the overall health of the Fond du Lac area.

Join us as we celebrate our 98th year!

Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Program: 7:30 p.m.

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Monday, February 15, 2010
Safety - Emergency Evacuation
5:30 pm
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall
Fee: $20 safety council members
$25 ac members not on safety council
$30 non AC members
If you needed to evacuate your facility in the event of an emergency are you ready and able? Do you have a plan in place? An incident commander? Evacuation procedures?

Join the Safety Council as they give you the tools necessary to be prepared

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
February Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: JF Ahern Company
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered
J. F. Ahern Co. is a full-service mechanical and fire protection contractor with offices in eight states. Ahern installs and services systems in a variety of business sectors, including commercial, industrial, municipal, and institutional markets. Since its inception in 1880, the Company has grown to be one of the largest mechanical contractors in the nation, and consistently receives excellent safety and customer satisfaction ratings. For a complete list of our services, visit www.jfahern.com, or call (920) 921-9020.

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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Forum - Enhancing the FDL art, education and entertainment opportunities
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Windhover Center for the Arts
Representatives from all arts and cultural organizations, artists, musicians, performing artists, event organizers and art service providers are encouraged to attend this information meeting. Anyone with an interest in the arts and a desire to see a greater presence of the arts in the Fond du Lac community is encouraged to attend. The discussion will be centered around what is needed to better support the arts in the Fond du Lac Community, and how can it be accomplished.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Forum - Downtown business community
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Windhover Center for the Arts
All property owners, business owners, employees or those invested in Downtown Fond du Lac are encouraged to attend. The discussion will be centered around what is needed to better support the business climate in Downtown Fond du Lac, and how it can be accomplished.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
HR - Future Challenges & Issues Facing Employer Sponsored Benefit Plans
11:15 am
Location: Holiday Inn
Fee: $20 HR members
$25 AC members but non HR
$30 Non AC/HR
Jay Scott will provide information and strategies to assist employers in providing high value, high quality benefit plans in the future. The presentation will include a benefits-related legislative update and identification of medical plan strategies to help minimize future cost and non-cost challenges. Jay will also provide thoughts on benefit plan components to appeal to the current multi-generational workforce.

Registration Deadline is Feb. 12, 2010

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Thursday, February 18, 2010
YPF - Power Hour - Speed Networking
5:30 pm
Location: JR's Sports Bar & Grill
Get to know your YPF connections in record time! Join YPF for an even Power Hour that geatures "Speed Networking".

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Monday, February 22, 2010
Legislative Breakfast
7:30 am
Location: Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
Fee: $15
All AC members are invited to attend a breakfast in Appleton on Monday, February 22. The AC with the chambers of Oshkosh, Fox Cities and Green Bay, will present the 2010 Northeast Wisconsin Legislative Agenda at 7:30 a.m. at the Radisson Inn Paper Valley Hotel. The agenda is a cooperative, four-chamber project that maximizes the impact and attention given to issues that affect businesses throughout the valley. All state elected officials and local government officials from Northeast Wisconsin are invited. The breakfast gives AC members an opportunity to meet and discuss issues of importance with the people who are able to make change.

Former State Revenue Secretary Richard Chandler will speak about his recently published study, “The Wisconsin State Budget Outlook: The Worst is Yet to Come.” Dan Ariens, president and CEO of the Ariens Co., also has been invited to speak on the state’s global warming initiatives.

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
YPF - American Pride Bike Night
6:00 pm
Location: Open Road Harley Davison
Fee: $5 YPF Members/$10 Non-Members

Experience the rumble and pride of being on a Harley ... no indoor experience compares!

This hands on program will guide you through a variety of stations, each designed for you to learn what Harley Davidson is all about. Add a fun-filled icebreaker and this is one program you do NOT want to miss!

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Thursday, February 25, 2010
DFP - Downtown Morning Exchange
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Fox Valley Savings Bank
Join all your friends from downtown Fond du Lac for coffee and networking.

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March 2010

Wednesday, March 3, 2010
March Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Rehab Alliance



Saturday, March 6, 2010
Fond du Lac Agriculture Showcase
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location: Recreation Building, Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Mele Kalikimaka! Break out your Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts and the coconuts and take part in an agricultural luau complete with a cheese and beverage tasting area! Celebrate with us at the Seventh Annual Fond du Lac Agriculture Showcase.

The Agriculture Showcase allows the public to interact with businesses throughout Wisconsin! Most of these businesses have an agricultural aspect in the production of food goods or agricultural products. These businesses cater to all individuals, families or other businesses in the agricultural field and beyond.

Stage Demonstrations - Calumet County Puppet Show returns in 2010! Chef Demos and special presentations throughout the day.

Cheesecake Contest - The 2010 Agriculture Showcase will feature a cheesecake contest!

Youth Activities - Special Events and Presentations just for kids, including a Coloring Contest, Fire Department Presentations, Land and Water Conservation Activity.

Cheese cake contest rules and entry form

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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
YPF - Wine Tasting
5:00 pm
Location: Windhover Center for the Arts
Fee: $25 YPF members
$30 non-members
Tempt your taste palate with a wide variety of wines at the March YPF Wine Tasting. Several vendors will be on hand to let you sample to your hearts content.

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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
March Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Advantage Refrigeration
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered



Thursday, March 18, 2010
YPF - Find your work/life balance
11:45 am
Location: McLane Meeting Room - FDL Public Library
Fee: $5 YPF Members
$10 non-members
Chaotic schedule got you down? Finding it hard to find that balance between work and home? YPF is here to help!

Join them on Thursday, March 18 as they bring in Gregg Brewer, from Agnesian HealthCare, to help give you some perspective. Spend an hour of your day and take away tips to help!

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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Safety Day
Location: UW - Fond du Lac
Join the Safety Council for their 7th Annual Safety Day!

Scheduled for Wednesday, March 24, 2010, this local Safety Program is the BEST one day program in the state!

Mark your calendar now for this cost effective program that brings TOP NOTCH speakers to Fond du Lac.

Incident Awards - Area businesses recognized for their outstanding safety records, will be given out.

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April 2010

Thursday, April 1, 2010
YPF - Leaderfest '10
Location: Blue Harbor Resort - Sheboygan
Fee: tbd
Success can be a saucy business! Join young professionals throughout the Fox Valley as they descend upon Sheboygan for Leaderfest 2010.

Coastal Connections (Sheboygan's young professional group) will make sure young professionals know how to feed their careers. Leaderfest '10 will be a rare opportunity for young professionals to gather and savor a unique learning experience.

They'll serve up morning and afternoon breakout sessions, and wrap up with a great keynote speaker: "Famous" Dave Anderson, founder of Famous Dave's restaurants, and best-selling author of Famous Dave's LifeSkills for Success.



Wednesday, April 7, 2010
April Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Strategic Employee Benefit Services/Northwestern Mutual



Monday, April 12, 2010
Safety - Stretch Your Stress Away!
5:30 pm
Location: Knights of Columbus Hall
Did you ever go to a baseball game and take part in the 7th inning stretch?

Too many of us don’t get up and move and stretch our body during our stressful work days leading to stiff muscles, headaches and tiredness. Learn more about the impact that stress has on us and how to lessen the impact with simple stretches.

Poster Contest - Winners will be announced.

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Tuesday, April 13, 2010
FDL Job Fair
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location: UW FDL Gymnasium

FDL Job Fair website with further information



Tuesday, April 20, 2010
April Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Lake View Estates
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered



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May 2010

Wednesday, May 5, 2010
May Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: BioLife



Tuesday, May 18, 2010
May Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Skyport/Airport
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered



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June 2010

Wednesday, June 2, 2010
June Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Small Business Solutions



Tuesday, June 15, 2010
June Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: South Hills
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered



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August 2010

Wednesday, August 4, 2010
August Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Ideal Chiropractic/FDL Wellness



Tuesday, August 17, 2010
August Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Dental Associates
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered



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September 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Sept. Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: US Bank



Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Septamber Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Holiday Automotive (Mazda)
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered



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October 2010

Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Oct. Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Lakeland Care District/Creative Care Options



Tuesday, October 19, 2010
October Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: epDirect
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered



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November 2010

Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Nov. Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: Promotions with Pizzazz



Tuesday, November 16, 2010
November Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered



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December 2010

Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Dec. Coffee Connection
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Location: YMCA



Tuesday, December 21, 2010
December Business Connection
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Ramada Plaza Hotel
Fee: $2 if pre-registered
$5 at door if not pre-registered



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