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January 3, 2016 News Release For Immediate Release Contact: Emily Lindholm, Special Projects & Young Professionals Director Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce 101 N. Farwell Street, Suite 101 Eau Claire, WI 54703 (715) 858-0614 YPWeek Wisconsin Further Expands to Include 25 Communities, 2017 Bubbler Awards Applications Open Eau Claire, WI-- Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and NEWaukee are proud to announce the expansion of YPWeek Wisconsin to include 24 communities in 2017; Ashland, Door County, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Fox Cities, Green Bay, Hayward, Kenosha, La Crosse, Oshkosh, Madison, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marshfield, Milwaukee, Phillips, Portage, Platteville, Racine, Sheboygan, Stevens Point, Superior, Waukesha County, Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids. The grassroots statewide program will run April 22 to 29, 2017 with each community presenting a variety of programs that empower young professionals to take ownership and pride in their home towns. “YPWeek taps and channels the passion Wisconsin’s young professionals bring to the workplace to help build and sustain Wisconsin’s strong workforce and high quality of life,” explains Angela Damiani CEO and Co-Founder of NEWaukee. “Through YPWeek we have created the nations most comprehensive and collaborative talent engagement strategy.” The statewide initiative also features the 2017 Bubbler Awards: Best Places to Work for Young Professionals in Wisconsin. The Bubbler Awards shines a light on the companies who have made great strides to accommodate the interests of a shifting workforce. There's a common perception that Millennials are discontent or disinterested in traditional forms of employment. We are eager to showcase the reality of how many Wisconsin-based companies are adjusting and creating environments that allow young professionals to call this state home. The nomination and selection process establish a framework for existing and emerging young professionals throughout the state to collaborate and brand Wisconsin as a workplace destination for Millennials. The evaluation centers on what Millennials are looking for in today’s workplace including: competitive salary and benefits, opportunity for advancement, work-life balance, and employee and community engagement. The application will close on February 28, 2017 and the Bubbler Awards winners will be announced on March 6, 2017. For more information about YPWeek Wisconsin 2017, please visit: www.ypweek.com. ### About the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley is a program of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce. The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is the advocate of business, striving to enhance and protect the business environment and the quality of life for the benefit of our members and the Chippewa Valley. The Eau Claire Chamber is proud to be part of the Eau Claire community for 100 years. More than 1,200 businesses and organizations pride themselves as being members of the Eau Claire Chamber. "Our Community is Our Business"
YPWeek Wisconsin Further Expands to Include 25 Communities, 2017 Bubbler Awards Applications Open
Eau Claire, WI-- Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce and NEWaukee are proud to announce the expansion of YPWeek Wisconsin to include 24 communities in 2017; Ashland, Door County, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Fox Cities, Green Bay, Hayward, Kenosha, La Crosse, Oshkosh, Madison, Manitowoc, Marinette, Marshfield, Milwaukee, Phillips, Portage, Platteville, Racine, Sheboygan, Stevens Point, Superior, Waukesha County, Wausau, Wisconsin Rapids. The grassroots statewide program will run April 22 to 29, 2017 with each community presenting a variety of programs that empower young professionals to take ownership and pride in their home towns. “YPWeek taps and channels the passion Wisconsin’s young professionals bring to the workplace to help build and sustain Wisconsin’s strong workforce and high quality of life,” explains Angela Damiani CEO and Co-Founder of NEWaukee. “Through YPWeek we have created the nations most comprehensive and collaborative talent engagement strategy.” The statewide initiative also features the 2017 Bubbler Awards: Best Places to Work for Young Professionals in Wisconsin. The Bubbler Awards shines a light on the companies who have made great strides to accommodate the interests of a shifting workforce. There's a common perception that Millennials are discontent or disinterested in traditional forms of employment. We are eager to showcase the reality of how many Wisconsin-based companies are adjusting and creating environments that allow young professionals to call this state home. The nomination and selection process establish a framework for existing and emerging young professionals throughout the state to collaborate and brand Wisconsin as a workplace destination for Millennials. The evaluation centers on what Millennials are looking for in today’s workplace including: competitive salary and benefits, opportunity for advancement, work-life balance, and employee and community engagement. The application will close on February 28, 2017 and the Bubbler Awards winners will be announced on March 6, 2017. For more information about YPWeek Wisconsin 2017, please visit: www.ypweek.com.
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About the Eau Claire Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals of the Chippewa Valley is a program of the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce. The Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce is the advocate of business, striving to enhance and protect the business environment and the quality of life for the benefit of our members and the Chippewa Valley. The Eau Claire Chamber is proud to be part of the Eau Claire community for 100 years. More than 1,200 businesses and organizations pride themselves as being members of the Eau Claire Chamber.
"Our Community is Our Business"