September / October
President's Message
Diversity & Inclusion Group (DIG) Update

Registration for our fall breakfast event is open! Please review the information below and register today to join us:
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Speaker: Karen Lemke
Topic: Positive Intelligence
Location: Foth | DePere
Time: 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Click here to register for this in-person event

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
FEI Members, our fall virtual meeting will be held on Thursday, December 15th from 2:00 - 4:30 PM via Zoom. Help create the agenda by submitting your recommended topics within your online registration. Meeting details are included to the right.
Virtual | Zoom
Click here to register! 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
Our 2022-2023 fiscal year events are underway, and we enjoyed seeing so many of you both virtually and especially in-person at our September 21st chapter meeting! We have five events planned during the months of October and November and look forward to reconnecting with you. In addition, we're pleased to welcome four returning members to the chapter as follows:




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
Pooled Employer Plan (PEP) Update
Pooled employer plans (PEPs) have emerged as an innovative and powerful 401(k) alternative, allowing employers of all sizes to band together instead of going alone. Check out the power of PEPs by watching this short 4 minute video.
Into the Deep End: The Big Splash of Pooled Employer Plans
Host Jason Hammersla is joined by Rick Jones, senior partner in Aon’s Wealth Practice. Together they discuss the state of employer plan sponsorship, barriers to plan formation and how PEPs can improve the environment for plan sponsors.
Excessive Retirement Fees Suits Jump-Start Pooled-Plan Activity
How US employers increasingly are turning to pooled retirement plan designs to avoid the risks and costs associated with a rising tide of class actions over fees for workplace 401(k) investments. Rick Jones discusses the high cost of uncompensated risks associated with managing 401(k) plans.
Construction Inflation Causing Insurance Limit Challenges
Many insurance policies contain co-insurance clauses requiring an insured to maintain limits of 80-100% of the current replacement value on buildings. Review polices carefully and obtain a replacement cost estimate to be sure you are not penalized at the time of a claim.
Why Businesses Can't Afford to Forget about Threat Detection in Cybersecurity
Even if you have the best prevention tools, what happens when an attack still manages to get through your defenses and into your business’ network? That’s where threat detection comes into play to help you identify, eliminate, and recover from cyberattacks that find their way into your network.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: 2022 CFO Priorities Survey Report (Available October 10)
The results of this survey provide valuable insights into the priorities of CFOs and their organizations and will be a tool for you as you plan, prioritize, and execute for 2022 and beyond. We are ready to share the aggregated research results and final perspectives.
Manufacturers Can Drive Revenue, Growth & Profit with Focus on RevOps
Revenue generation opportunities abound in your business — do you know where to look? Join Greg Linnemanstons, President of Weidert Group, at the Manufacturing First Expo & Conference for a deep dive into how Manufacturers Can Drive Revenue, Growth & Profit with Focus on RevOps. Greg will explore a holistic approach to revenue opportunities.