The Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce believes in the importance of retaining young talent for local businesses. Current, a young professionals network, is a professional development program of the chamber that aims to retain and attract young talent and provide professional development and networking opportunities. From educational seminars to social networking activities, Current works to captivate the young professional audience and initiate their involvement in the local business community.

Woodward Radio Events hosts Blend featuring Suzy Welch

While not an official Current event, we're excited to tell you about a unique leadership conference featuring keynote Suzy Welch, wife of the famed former GE CEO Jack Welch. Fresh off of the recent release of her new book 10-10-10, Suzy brings a wealth of knowledge to the area with many other notable presenters. Members of Current receive a $25 discount off of admission. Click the banner for more details!

January 2010 Main Event

We had a great turnout for our first event of the year as we watched the 1st place Green Bay Gamblers take care of business on the ice. Thanks to the staff at PMI for taking great care of our crew and supplying the taco bar! Next up: Curling at the Green Bay Curling Club - watch for details to be released soon. Who says you can't have fun in Wisconsin winters?!!

Congratulations To Our
2009 Young Professional Award Winners!

Current held its 3rd annual Stay Current Luncheon on Tuesday, September 29 at Hotel Sierra. As part of the program, Current presented its annual young professional awards. Recipients of each category are listed below.

Pictured L to R: Tamara Rozmarynowski, Jason Ring, Melinda Pollen and Crystal Heckel Not Pictured: Carrie Kiley and Becky DeBoer	Spirit of Current This award is presented to an individual or organization that exemplifies the mission of Current through their actions. It is not required that the honoree be a young professional, simply that they support the overall mission of our program. The recipient is chosen by Current’s executive committee from nominations submitted by committee volunteers. Recipient: Leaderfest '09 Executive Team
Pictured: Employees of Wisconsin Public Service, Corporation	Next Generation Best Place to Work This award was designed to recognize organizations that demonstrate a commitment to the development of young professionals, adapts work-life friendly policies, values generational differences and institutes attraction and retention initiatives for young talent. Recipient: Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Pictured: Ryan Van Straten	Young Entrepreneur of the Year This award is presented to a local business owner who exemplifies and holds true a commitment to Brown County through his/her demonstrated business accomplishments. Consideration includes but goes beyond entrepreneurial success to evaluate this individual's positive impact on the community. Recipient: Ryan Van Straten & Erik Goerke Alliance Management, LLC & Alliance Maintenance, LLC
Pictured: Molly Vandervest	Young Professional of the Year This award is presented to an individual with a demonstrated commitment to Brown County through civic and business involvement. He/She will possess values consistent with those of Current including an unwavering responsibility to the community through involvement with local organizations that promote the attraction, retention and integration of young professionals to the Greater Green Bay Area. Recipient: Molly Vandervest Downtown Green Bay, Inc. & Olde Main Street, Inc.

Click here for a complete listing of nominees and their accomplishments.