It's not too late - Global Speaker Series comes to Oshkosh

The Highway 41 International Development Consortium will hold its Global Speaker Series on February 21, 2006 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Oshkosh. The Series will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and cost is $30 for members and non-members.

Guest speaker will be Mr. Patrick Bartling of Phillips Lighting Co. with the main focus of the series on global supply chain management. A discussion will take place on what globalization means to companies, with detailed reviews of subcontracting versus outsourcing and its advantages. Reviewing the outsourcing value proposition, the session will also look at the total cost model of certain actions while reviewing the emerging global market and economic trends.

Sponsors of this event include FCEDC, Associated Bank, Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce, Schenck Business Solutions, Fox Valley Workforce Development System, Green Bay Are Chamber of Commerce, Advance, Fond du Lac Association of Commerce, Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and Fox Cities Economic Development Partnership.

The Highway 41 International Development Program (HIDP) helps businesses develop a clear understanding of foreign business trends and practices. In addition, HIDP provides consulting services for businesses considering global expansion, as well as for businesses already participating in the international marketplace.  For more information about the Highway 41 International Development Program, call Fred Monique, program manager, at 920-496-2118 or email Monique@titletown.org. Mr. Monique is available once a week at the FCEDC offices to assist businesses in Fond du Lac County interested in global opportunities.

FCEDC 17th Annual Evening

Make your plans now to attend the FCEDC 17th Annual Evening: Looking Forward. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 23rd, in the University  Commons at UW-Fond du Lac.

Our networking hour, kindly sponsored by Charter Communications, will be flavored by a bountiful stand-up buffet by Linstrom's Special Occasion Catering.

Don Iannone, author of the soon-to-be-released book "Creating Leadership Advantage in Economic Development," will be the speaker for the evening. Mr. Iannone is a sought-after speaker and a proven leader in the field of Economic Development.

This will be a dynamic and informative event that you won't want to miss. Give FCEDC a call today at (920) 929-3688 to find out how to register.

FCEDC Project Updates

Brenner Tank, 450 Arlington Avenue in Fond du Lac,  recently held an open house at their new office building facility. The $1.4 million building project centers on a 9,200 square foot building that will be the home to the company's administrative staff in various departments. Twenty new positions are expected to be added because of the project.

Pizza Ranch of Waupun plans to open its doors in mid-to-late March. The restaurant, at 900 W. Main Street, will employ 52 full and part-time employees and house four community rooms that can be used for business meetings or large party gatherings.