MENOMONEE RIVER VALLEY CIRCLES
“Circles,” comprised of peers in similar careers, meet to discuss topics that support their professional goals. Some even create their own initiatives and programs to implement throughout the Valley or with students from local schools. We aim to meet monthly or every other month to bounce ideas around for personal and professional growth, share helpful tips and technical advice, discuss new trends and best practices, and foster partnership with other professionals in the district.
Valley Talks Diversity & Inclusion Circle
The Diversity & Inclusion Circle, dubbed Valley Talks, provides an opportunity for powerful conversations that focus on topics around diversity and inclusion that impact the workplace. Monthly exchanges build understanding of workplace cultures and give participants ideas to help strengthen workplace relationships. This sociable, yet structured platform brings pre recorded content or presentations that serve as the basis for a lively discussion.
Information technology circle
The IT Circle includes staff responsible for IT services.
The IT Circle has created internship opportunities to introduce youth to the wide array of IT careers.
Facilities Circle
The Facilities Circle includes staff responsible for the day-to-day operations, services, and maintenance activities. Participants work together to think through areas were cost-sharing may be of benefit for the district as well as share advice on vendors and contractors.
Marketing Circle
The Marketing Circle includes staff from businesses of all sizes who work in marketing and communications. Circle participants brainstorm discussion topics, which have included Media/PR, Social Media – Best Practices, Marketing + Sales: Working Together, Website Development, Video Production, and Podcasting.
Public Safety circle
The Public Safety Circle meets quarterly to ensure the Valley continues to be a safe district for Valley businesses, employees, and the community. This group aids in building relationships with local police and first responders, takes a proactive stance on short- and long-term safety in the Valley, and shares safety resources with each other for business use.
workforce circle
The Workforce Circle is comprised of business leaders from varying industries that meet monthly to discuss workforce issues and share best practices to develop solutions. The team also works together to develop workforce strategies that benefit the entire district. Business leaders who attend these meetings include Human Resource staff, Managers, and/or business owners that have an interest in strengthening their workforce.
Join a Valley circle
If you are a Valley employee and you have an idea or interest in forming a Valley Circle, let us know!
