Pulse Young Professionals Network

09/15/2026

Today we hosted Terry Wetzel with Summit Leadership Development for a morning seminar where he challenged us to rethink productivity and focus on self-management over time management.

From prioritizing what truly matters and learning the power of “no,” to protecting our energy, controlling distractions, and designing an environment that supports success, small changes can make a big difference!

"You can’t manage time; you can only manage yourself." -Terry Wetzel

Thank you to U.S. Venture, Inc for hosting us this morning, and to Dunkin' for providing breakfast!

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09/03/2026

Join us this month for networking, professional development, and volunteering! 📆 Register for our upcoming events here: https://bit.ly/3CK906n

💭 Sept. 9 - Dale Carnegie Leadership Training: Goal Setting & Accountability
⏱️ Sept. 15 - There is No Such Thing as Time Management: A New Take on Productivity
📚 Sept. 23 - Cocktails, Covers & Conversation
🍻 Sept. 26 - Volunteering: Appleton's Octoberfest (CLOSED)

09/01/2026

We've officially announced the 2026 class of Future 15 Young Professionals 🏆 Congratulations to every single one of these incredible YPs - you've all earned it!

Introducing the 2026 Fox Cities Future 15 award recipients! 🏆

The Fox Cities Chamber's Young Professionals Network has announced the individuals from across the region who will be honored as the 2026 class of Fox Cities Future 15 Young Professionals. These individuals were chosen based on their professional dedication, strong sense of vision for the future of the Fox Cities, and personal commitment to philanthropy in the community they call home.

This year’s recipients are:
• Shelah Dillon, Senior Community Relations Specialist, Capital Credit Union
• Chelsea Drusch, VP, Marketing & Sales Growth Solutions, Weidert Group
• Justine Eron, Communications Coordinator, Miron Construction Co., Inc.
• Casie Holdcroft, VP of Design & Communications, Building for Kids Children's Museum
• Denise Houshour, Client Services Specialist & Community Outreach, Hinnendael, Greene & Associates
• Mandy Krug, Manager of School Collaborations, SOAR Fox Cities, Inc.
• Raquel Lamal, Senior Earned Media Strategist, Red Shoes Inc.
• Jessie Marceau, Owner, CarePatrol
• Abby McDaniel, Sports Marketing Manager, Fox Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Emily Ponkratz, Senior Manager of Development, Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
• Alex Quintana, Public Education Specialist & Fire Inspector, Appleton Fire Department
• Emma Snyder, Managing Director of the Business and Entrepreneurship Center, Lawrence University
• Megan Spranger, Regional Development Director, ThedaCare Family of Foundations
• Hayley Tenpas, Host of Focus Fox Valley, WHBY – Woodward Community Media
• Erich Trepanier, Sales Executive, Fireline Sprinkler, LLC

A 2026 Young Entrepreneur of the Year has also been named – this year’s winner is Michael Dreyer, Dreyer Wealth Management, LLC!

A celebration dinner will be held Thursday, October 29 at Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel in Neenah. Learn more and buy your tickets to attend here: https://bit.ly/45NJ4Ep

09/01/2026

Kingdom Training provides coaching for business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs on the mindset and identity side of performance. Their flagship program, Limitless Leader, is a 6-week 1:1 intensive that rewires how leaders think so they can command any room and execute without hesitation.

Founder Matthew Rabe spent years in competitive athletics as a football team captain and a nationally-qualified bodybuilder, then in personal training and coaching, so "the through line of my life has always been taking people to the strongest version of themselves." His biggest goal right now is making Kingdom Training the go-to name for leadership and identity work in the Fox Cities and beyond.

Learn more about the company here: https://www.kingdomtraining.co/

08/25/2026

Our YPs visited another local gem in our community for Pulse's monthly networking event - Bloom N' Brew Co. was a great host for our Coffee & Conversation! ☕ Where should we go next?

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08/17/2026

It's National Nonprofit Day! 📢 We asked our advisory team what some of their favorite local nonprofit organizations are, and this is who they're shinning a spotlight on:

• Building for Kids Children's Museum
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Central Wisconsin
• Breakthrough T1D
• Community Clothes Closet
• Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region
• Harbor House
• History Museum at the Castle
• International Children's Fund
• Junior Achievement
• NAMI Fox Valley
• SOAR Fox Cities, Inc.
• Unforgettable Underdogs Dog Rescue
• Vida Medical Clinic

What nonprofit do you want to recommend? Give them a shout out in the comments! 💬

08/14/2026

Join us for our monthly Coffee & Conversation on August 21! ☕ We'll be hanging out at Bloom N' Brew Co. from 8 - 9:30 AM - stop by and network with your fellow young professionals as you start your day with a little caffeine: https://bit.ly/4qek4iQ

07/31/2026

Check out what we've got coming up in August! 📆

🏓 August 4 - Pickleball at Pickleball Kingdom Appleton
☕ August 21 - Coffee & Conversation at Bloom N' Brew Co.

Learn more and register for any of our upcoming events here: https://bit.ly/3CK906n

07/21/2026

Pulse is playing pickleball on Aug. 4 🏓 Join us for some light competitive fun and networking at Pickleball Kingdom in Appleton - we have 7 courts reserved and only 30 spots available, so sign up now to secure your spot to play!

Participation is $20 per person. Sign up to play here: https://bit.ly/4hq7oD7

07/15/2026

Summer is the peak time for fairs, festivals, and more! 🎡🎪 Here are some of our favorite local events:

• Paperfest
• Great Wisconsin Cheese Festival
• Art at the Park - Appleton, WI
• Mile of Music Festival
• Lifest
• Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass GLASS Arts Festival
• Brews on 'Bago
• Heid Music Summer Concert Series
• Fox Jazz Fest
• XRoads41
• Northeast Wisconsin Dragon Boat Festival
• Irish Fest of the Fox Cities
• Greenville Summer Send Off
• Appleton's Octoberfest & License to Cruise

Did we miss any? Comment your favorites down below! 💬