November / December
President's Message
Diversity & Inclusion Group (DIG) Update

Our fall breakfast event on Thursday, 11/3, featuring Karen Lemke was a great success! Karen spoke about the topic of positive intelligence and how to build mental fitness by recognizing our personal saboteurs and focusing on sage perspectives that will generate our highest success and sustained happiness.
Karen's presentation slides can be viewed by clicking here.

Our DIG Virtual Book Club Series is still planned for spring 2023. We will read and discuss Atomic Habits by James Clear.
Click here to check out purchase options (hardcover, paperback, audiobook, etc.)
Peer Group Update
Our summer meeting, open to FEI Members, will be held on Thursday, August 25th from 2:00 - 4:30 PM at Keller in Kaukauna. There will also be a teleconference option for those who cannot attend in person. Help create the agenda by submitting your recommended topics within your online registration. Meeting details are included to the right.
Virtual | Zoom
This meeting is eligible for 3 CPE credits to those that attend the entire virtual meeting and answer all 9 polling questions.
The Winter Peer Group Meeting will also be held virtually via Zoom on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 2:00 - 4:30 PM. Click here to register early!
Membership Update
Based on our merger date of October 1, 2022, the Eastern Wisconsin Chapter is comprised of 215 members (Northeastern Wisconsin & Milwaukee Chapters combined).
While there's only 6 weeks left in 2022, ten (10) chapter events will be hosted between July and December. In addition, we have 12+ chapter events planned before fiscal year end on June 30, 2023. We've also welcomed two new members to the chapter since 7/1/22: Patrick Rentmeester and Christine Sanborn. We’d like to thank Sandy Friess (Wipfli) and Tim Kneeland (Gallagher) respectively for their member referrals.
As always, we appreciate each and every member of our chapter. My holiday wishes for you remain unchanged over the years: continued health, happiness, and prosperity. We look forward to seeing you in 2023!
Program Schedule Updates
Our 2022-2023 Program Schedules have been updated over the past several weeks. Please access the revised documents by clicking on the links below:
2022-2023 General Program Schedule
2022-2023 Virtual Professional Development Program Schedule

Special Features
Plan Sponsor Insights: A Conversation with Marquette University
Hear first-hand how Marquette University navigates important decision-making as plan sponsor and works to improve plan governance process, monitor plan costs and audit the operational procedures.
Identity and Access Management: Protecting Privileged Accounts
Cyber crimes continue to plague businesses in Wisconsin and across the world. The Gallagher Cyber Team suggests training and process are some of the most effective tools in preventing these debilitating and very costly interruptions and losses. Reigning in access across the organization. Locking the doors and giving IT the keys.
Understanding Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Cyber crimes continue to plague businesses in Wisconsin and across the world. The Gallagher Cyber Team suggests training and process are some of the most effective tools in preventing these debilitating and very costly interruptions and losses. A down to earth explanation of why your IT team has been talking about Endpoint Detection
Helping Employees Protect Themselves from Cyber Attacks
Cyber crimes continue to plague businesses in Wisconsin and across the world. The Gallagher Cyber Team suggests training and process are some of the most effective tools in preventing these debilitating and very costly interruptions and losses. Suggests providing personal digital protection to employees as an employee benefit as a means of protecting the organization
Employee Growth and Development Ideas for “The Great Reshuffle”
The business world is undergoing a transition, which has prompted business leaders to invest more in employee growth and development ideas. Although many refer to this change as “The Great Resignation,” a more fitting name has emerged: “The Great Reshuffle.”
The 2023 Salary Guide: Employers’ Needs in a Still-Competitive Job Market
Strong competition for talent still defines today’s hiring market despite soaring inflation, rising interest rates and general chaos in global markets. Employers are also still dealing with the “Great Resignation,” which has evolved into more of a “Great Reshuffle,” as those who quit jobs are finding new careers rather than completely abandoning the labor force.
Should LLC Members Opt-in, Opt-out, or Do Nothing with Respect to the New LLC Statute?
On April 15, 2022, Governor Tony Evers signed Act 258 into law (the “New LLC Law”), repealing and recreating Chapter 183 the Wisconsin Uniform Limited Liability Company Law, which governs limited liability companies (“LLC”). The New LLC Law’s provisions will apply to LLCs formed on or after January 1, 2023 (the “effective date”).
How to Grow Your Manufacturing Operations with Intelligence
Looking to create a growth strategy for your manufacturing business? Before you rev that engine, you need to understand what’s going on under the hood. Are your operations optimized to support your plan? Do you even know if you’re headed in the right direction? Or do you need to get a tune-up and a roadmap before you start your journey?