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June 10, 2024
PLOVER – Eight chambers of commerce in Central Wisconsin met at the Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover last month for the first Peer Network Conference.
According to organizers, the event was designed to gather professionals from chambers to share insights, collaborate and connect.
Those who attended received a tour of the exploration center, participated in a variety of exercises designed to foster connections and spent time with their peer group discussing challenges shared in their common roles.
“This idea stemmed from conversations with the executives of the chambers in our region,” Staci Kivi, president/CEO of the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, said. “We recognized the invaluable bonds and collaborations created among the executives and wanted our teams to have the same connections and the opportunity to build relationships with their counterparts.”
Staff from the following attended the program:
- Adams County Chamber
- Antigo/Langlade County Chamber of Commerce
- Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce
- Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
- Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce
- Merrill Chamber of Commerce
- Mosinee Area Chamber of Commerce
- Portage County Business Council.
