Fox Cities, Wis., June 3, 2026 — The Fox Cities Chamber has celebrated a major milestone by welcoming its 2,000th member, a benchmark that makes it the largest chamber of commerce in Wisconsin. To mark the occasion, Chamber staff surprised the landmark member – R&R Insurance in Neenah – with a surprise visit, including flowers, balloons, and a special welcome.
“This milestone belongs to members like R&R Insurance, whose support and investment allow us to champion economic growth, support employers, develop future leaders, and strengthen the quality of life throughout the Fox Cities,” said Becky Bartoszek, Chamber President and CEO.
The achievement places the Fox Cities Chamber among the largest chambers of commerce in the nation, ranking in the top 1% by member count. But Bartoszek said the milestone is about much more than growth alone. “It reflects the trust that businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations place in the Chamber and their commitment to investing in the future of our region.”
Over the past four years, she said, Fox Cities Chamber membership has grown from just over 800 organizations to more than 2,000. That growth has been fueled by innovative programs, expanded workforce and leadership initiatives, advocacy efforts, business education opportunities, and the Chamber’s Connect Free membership program.
Introduced in 2022, Connect Free removes financial barriers and provides qualifying small businesses and nonprofits access to Chamber resources, networking opportunities, educational programming, and business support at no cost. This, combined with other programming, reaffirms the Chamber’s commitment to businesses and the local economy in a huge way.
“Together, all of our members serve as the backbone of the region,” said Bartoszek. “They are creating jobs, developing talent, supporting local communities, and helping make the Fox Cities a great place to live, work, and do business. And this milestone reflects that power of working together.”
