The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce received a Wisconsin Innovation Award, which annually highlights and honors the development of groundbreaking and innovative ideas around the state.
The chamber was honored for its Connect Free membership program which is a completely free membership level for qualified small businesses – companies with 5 or fewer employees, nonprofits with 10 or fewer employees, and freestanding restaurants.
The chamber has added more than 700 businesses at the Connect Free level, providing small businesses no-cost access to tools and resources they need.
“We are incredibly honored to receive the Wisconsin Innovation Award for our Connect Free membership program,” said Becky Bartoszek, President and CEO of the Fox Cities Chamber. “This recognition highlights our commitment to providing equitable access to essential resources for small businesses in our community. By making Chamber membership accessible to even the smallest businesses, we’re helping entrepreneurs thrive and grow right here in Northeast Wisconsin. This award is a testament to our team’s dedication and to the innovative spirit that drives our Chamber and our region forward.”
The award was presented Oct. 8 in Madison at the Memorial Union on the UW-Madison campus. The Wisconsin Innovation Awards announced 31 finalists in July for the 2024 awards, which recognize the state’s most innovative and forward-thinking companies and individuals. This year’s finalists spanned a diverse array of industries, from technology and healthcare to agriculture and nonprofit organizations.
