November 2019 UPCOMING EVENTS A Letter From the President How can the Chamber help you have a great end to your year? • Make a holiday inventory list (and check it twice) • Preparation is your best friend this time of year. Once you are in the middle of the holiday crunch, you will be glad you took the time to list out everything you need to Martha VandeLeest get you through it. Remember to check out the Chamber’s November calendar and add those events to your list. • Keep your employees motivated (and happy!) • Even though festive cheer is the emotion of the moment during the holidays, it is not always easy to keep your team motivated and focused on ending the year on a high note. The stress of holiday preparations, social obligations and shorter days poses a challenge for business owners. An inattentive, distracted or downright exhausted staff makes it hard for everyone to concentrate on their work. • Keeping your team motivated is as simple as showing appreciation for all of their hard work. A recent study suggested that 86 percent of respondents feel motivated when they receive recognition for a job well done. There is no better time to tell your team how valuable they are than during the holiday season—after all, this time of year is all about giving thanks. Thank those employees – buy chamber cash, shop locally and show them how much you appreciate their efforts. • Give thanks to the people who make your business thrive • Holiday and office parties are not the only ways you can say thanks to those who keep your business humming. A little extra appreciation for your staff and customers goes a long way: Not just because it helps both groups feel appreciated, but also because it motivates employees & customers to stay engaged. • Think of a few inventive ways to give back, depending on your line of work. You will build brand affinity and loyalty, which is an investment that reaps dividends all year long. • The key to surviving the holidays is preparation and appreciation. Stay on top of your business by being organized and thankful by showing how important your community is to your company. Attend the chamber community events, send your staff and show support for Sheboygan County. In the Issue: President Update, Executive Update, Workforce Development Update, Coastal Young Professionals Network Update, Membership Update, Upcoming Events and What’s been happening…photo’s enclosed.
ATHE NA L ea d er s hi p Aw a rd s
11.7.19
ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARDS LUNCHEON 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
11.13.19
OUT FOR BREAKFAST with Deidre Martinez 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
11.20.19
FOCAL POINT with Charlie Krebs 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
11.20.19
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS WITH CARGILL MALT: AT CARGILL MALT 5:00-7:00 PM
HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
11.27.19 - 12.2.19
SHEBOYGAN COUNTY CHAMBER CLOSED
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