Signals Focus -- 10.29.07

The Changing Face of Success: There is still time to register

Space is quickly filling but there is still time to register for “The Changing Face of Success: Helping You Get the Upper Hand.” This event will help participants uncover how other area organizations are being proactive about the ever-increasing diverse marketplace; formulate specific, local action steps to attract the diverse talent needed to succeed; and receive tools for turning all of the above into a unique plan that will be of direct benefit to their specific organization.

Highly encouraged to attend this event are CEO’s, executive directors and human resource directors. The program will take place from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 7th at UW-Fond du Lac. A continental breakfast will be provided.

Heidi Moore, Diversity Consultant for Northwestern Mutual, will present relevant specifics on changing demographics affecting the workplace, resulting impact on organizations; approaches for maximizing this opportunity; best practices for attracting talent via diversity; and what is in an organization’s tool chest of strategies.

There is no fee for the program; however, pre-registration is required by calling (920) 929-3622 or by visiting www.fdl.uwc.edu/cont_ed. Registration deadline is Tuesday, October 30th; however, limited registrations will be accepted after that date based on space availability.

This event is a program of the Comprehensive Countywide Diversity Initiative, which includes the following partners: ADVOCAP, City of Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce, Fond du Lac Area United Way, Fond du Lac County, Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation, Fond du Lac School District, Marian College, Moraine Park Technical College, Ripon College, Ripon Community Development Corporation, UW Fond du Lac, and UW Fond du Lac Extension. The initiative welcomes others to join the partnership.

More information about this event is available by clicking here (pdf)

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The mission of Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation, a county-wide private/public partnership, is to improve the economic well being of the businesses, communities, and residents of the county via business attraction activities, existing business development, entrepreneurial services, community preparedness and consultation and workforce development.

Entries sought for Northeast Wisconsin Business Plan Competition

Entrepreneurs are encouraged to enter the Northeast Wisconsin Business Plan Competition for their chance to win a portion of the $25,000 in total cash prizes being awarded.

The goal of the Northeast Wisconsin Business Plan Competition is to encourage the preparation of business plans for start-up businesses, making significant changes to existing businesses or launching new products in northeast Wisconsin. A total of $25,000 in prizes will be awarded with a top prize of $10,000.  Second place will receive $6,000; third will receive $4,000; fourth will receive $3,000; and fifth will receive $2,000.  Contestants can begin submitting entries on December 1, 2007. Entry deadline is January 11, 2008, at 5 p.m. 

Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation offers free entrepreneurial and business plan counseling services to anyone with a viable business idea. More information about business plan assistance or the contest is available by contacting FCEDC at (929) 929-2928.

Sponsors include the Northeast Wisconsin Regional Economic Partnership (NEWREP); Fox Valley Workforce Development Board; New North, Inc.; WPS; Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Fox Valley Technical College; Lakeshore Technical College and Moraine Park Technical College.  

More information about the competition is available by clicking here (pdf)