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w w w . i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m J u n e 2 0 14 • I nsIgh t | 19 with people," says Cathy Mutschler, director of giving and community engagement with U.s. Venture. "Who wouldn't want to be outside on a great summer day in Wisconsin?" One of the largest of the summer golf outings, the U.s. Venture Open is played on five area courses and attracted more than 800 golfers in 2013. is year, organizers are shooting for a sellout of more than 860 golfers taking part in the Aug. 13 event, which raises money for U.s. Venture's Fund for Basic needs. Milwaukee Braves and Brewers legend hank Aaron will attend as a featured guest. Organizers hope his presence will help them meet their $2.25 million fundraising goal for 2014. e event raised $2.12 million in 2013 and its previous high was $2.2 million in 2010. All the proceeds go to the U.s. Venture Fund for Basic needs, an endowment managed by the community foundations in green Bay, Oshkosh and the Fox Cities. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4: The Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce will hold its Business trifecta event at the Radisson Paper Valley hotel in Appleton. e Business Awards Luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A Business Expo speed networking event will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required for the speed networking event, which allows participants a one-minute elevator speech with seven tables of 10 people each. A Business Connection will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information or to register, go to foxcitieschamber.com. SATURDAY, JUNE 21: The United Way Day of Action for businesses will be held. Companies can coordinate a service project, run a collection drive, donate to a pantry or conduct another volunteer activity. For more information, contact Lisa Clark at (920) 593-4769. Celebrity Golf Invitational Presented by Davon House Benefiting Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Monday, June 9, 2014 Butte des Morts Country Club Be a driving force of support for the kids helped by Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. Golf with Green Bay greats, past and present, and support future generations at the Celebrity Golf Invitational. Come golf with Green Bay greats! Join honorary co-chairs Davon House and Willie Buchanon on the fairway! Bring your swing to the greens of Butte des Morts Country Club to support the best care for kids. Cost: $375/person Includes golf (your foursome paired with a celebrity), cart, lunch, dinner, program and auction. For golf or sponsor information, call (800) 236-5437 or email dhajos@chw.org. Thank you to our sponsors