Chamber Welcomes Lisa Jossart as Business Retention & Expansion Manager

Green Bay, WI. (May 12, 2023) - The Greater Green Bay Chamber is pleased to welcome Lisa Jossart as the Business Retention & Expansion Manager. Jossart replaces Eric DeKorne who was internally promoted to Vice President of Development in December 2022. 

In her position, Jossart will administer and execute the business expansion and retention program and forward specific clients’ needs to the referral network’s appropriate service provider. She will work with stakeholders in the area to help marshal resources and/or programs to assist target employers with their various needs. In addition, Jossart will assist the Vice President of Economic Development, Kelly Armstrong, with special projects related but not limited to competitive intelligence analysis, incentive analysis, research projects, business attraction efforts, economic development investments, and other projects as they relate to the implementation of the Chamber’s overall economic development strategies. 

“I’m incredibly excited and honored to join the Greater Green Bay Chamber team and the important engagement, collaboration and collective work taking place across our community,” said Jossart. “I’ve grown up, raised a family, and worked in this community and care deeply about its ability to thrive.” 

Jossart comes from an almost 30-year corporate career where she has held senior and executive leadership roles in Marketing, Sales and Service, Strategic Partnership Development and Management, Community Engagement, and Business Resource Groups. Additionally, she has experience in strategic planning, professional development, communications, retail and tourism industries, fundraising, and event planning.  

“We are excited to have Lisa bring her experience to the team and help us deliver on our mission,” said Kelly Armstrong, Vice President of Economic Development for the Chamber. “Lisa’s passion and skill set will be a tremendous resource for our industrial businesses. 

Jossart currently serves on the board of directors for the Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity and the Institute for Women's Leadership at UWGB, and on the Brown County United Way Marketing Committee. 

Jossart can be reached at ljossart@greatergbc.org or by phone at 920.496.2108.  

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Established in 1882, the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s mission is to strengthen member businesses, enhance economic and workforce development, and improve the quality of life in our community and region. For more information, call 920.593.3400 or visit greatergbc.org. 

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