Pulse Young Professionals Network

Pulse Pro Tip #2 💭 "Lead with empathy; caring about the people you work with and the job/tasks you are doing is important. We as humans need to care for each other, and it helps builds a positive environment."
- Stacy Laha, Engagement Committee Chair

Watch the latest episode of our Pulse Podcast and learn how to "Break the Ice" 🧊

On this episode of the Pulse Podcast, local chamber leaders and young professionals discuss practical ways to overcome networking anxiety and build lasting professional relationships. They share real stories that illustrate how small strategies can relieve pressure and open conversations.

Listeners will learn simple tactics to get comfortable at events, how Pulse connects young professionals across industries, and ways to get involved to get more out of their local networking scene!

🎧 https://bit.ly/4uOuAPj

Pulse Podcast: Break the Ice — Networking Tips for Young Professionals On this episode of the Pulse Podcast, local chamber leaders and you...

Thank you to Xe 54: a Wine & Cocktail Lounge for hosting our most recent Cocktails & Conversation 🍷 Another wonderful networking event where our YPs made new connections and explored the Fox Cities!

Last week we hosted a Build Your Own Bouquet event with Daisy’s Bloom Bar! Our YPs had so much fun connecting over creativity and springtime fun 💐

Thank you to Daisy's Bloom Bar for helping us create such beautiful bouquets, and to 313 Dodge for hosting us.

CoVantage Credit Union has been named a Champion of Young Professionals! The Champion of Young Professionals designation recognizes employers who pledge to provide support and a positive work environment for YPs within their company.

“Young Professionals are essential to the long-term strength of our organization and our communities, “said Stacy Laha, Appleton Branch Manager of CoVantage Credit Union. “By investing in their growth and creating opportunities for connection and development, we’re helping build a future that benefits our members, our team, and the communities we serve.”

Learn more about becoming a Champion of Young Professionals here: https://bit.ly/414Gfek

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so we asked our YPs about their favorite ways to unwind in the community 💚

• Stroll the Appleton Farmers market
• Grabbing coffee and going on a walk down by Fratellos and sitting on the little swing bench they have down there
• Go to a workout class at places like EVOlution Cycle, Yoga3, or Lake Park Swim & Fitness
• Take an art class
• Sunrise Therapy (massage services)
• Visit our local parks, like Sunset Park in Kimberly
• See a movie at the movie theatre
• Grab a drink and a burger at Home Burger Bar
• A night out at Wisconsin International Raceway in Kaukauna
• Walk the trails: Loop the lake trail, Newberry Trail, High Cliff State Park, Trestle Trail

What's your favorite way to take a break and slow down your day? Let us know in the comments! 💬

We have a few of our monthly C&C networking events planned out, so now's the time to add them to your calendar! 📆

🍸 May 27 - Cocktails & Conversation at Xe 54: a Wine & Cocktail Lounge
☕ June 26 - Coffee & Conversation at Whisk & Arrow
🍹 July 23 - Cocktails & Conversation at Rusted Roost Restaurant and Bar

See more and register to attend here: https://bit.ly/3CK906n

Build your own bouquet of May flowers at our event with Daisy’s Bloom Bar! 💐

Join us on May 21 for a fun afternoon of creativity and connection with your fellow Pulse members. For only $30, you get to build your own bouquet and earn how to best care for it. In addition, food and drinks are available for purchase, so you can stay and network afterward.

Spots are limited, so register to attend here: https://bit.ly/4wrwBC6

Meet Sami Schmidt, the owner and operator of Daisy’s Bloom Bar, a vintage mobile flower truck based in Neenah, Wisconsin!

Operating out of a 1969 Dodge A100 truck nicknamed “Daisy,” Sami offers a unique build-your-own bouquet experience that encourages customers to slow down, engage with the process, and create something personal. Rather than following traditional floral industry norms, Daisy’s Bloom Bar focuses on intentional design, locally sourced flowers whenever possible, and meaningful interactions over mass production.

Sami will be at our 'Build Your Own Bouquet' event on May 21, helping our YPs make their very own bouquet. Spots are limited for the event, so make sure to sign up now: https://bit.ly/4wrwBC6

Our YPs had a blast at Tommy's Mini Golf & Arcade for an afternoon of connecting over some friendly competition!

Couldn't make it? 📆 Check out our calendar so you can join us at the next event: https://bit.ly/3CK906n