CYP: Growing Goals
Growing Goals
Join us for an inspiring and hands-on workshop with Rachel Ritter, owner of The Plant People, as she shares her journey of taking over the business and the goals, adjustments, and actionable steps that have guided her success along the way. Through an interactive activity connecting plant growth to personal and professional goal setting, you will reflect on your own aspirations and identify meaningful actions for continued growth.
event details
October 28 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am
Parking & Directions: Parking available in lot along Cedar St. and within the neighboring establishment, Simonet’s Bar, also located along Cedar St. Street parking also available – please watch for metered signage.
location
The Plant People – 931 Main St., Green Bay WI 54301
key takeaways
- Strengthen goals and goal-setting skills by developing actionable steps to achieve current and future growth
- Gain insight from Rachel Ritter on how her personal goals changed throughout her life and learn how she navigated these adjustments
- Create a tangible reminder of your goals and actionable steps you’ve set for yourself
agenda
8:00 a.m. | Arrival & networking
8:15 a.m. | Speaker: Rachel Ritter, Owner of The Plant People
8:45 a.m. | Goal setting activity
9:15 a.m. | Optional plant activity
9:30 a.m. | Event concludes
Rachel Ritter is the owner of The Plant People Inc. in Green Bay, where she leads a growing team specializing in interior plantscaping, seasonal décor, holiday installations, and retail.
A graduate of UW–Oshkosh, Rachel’s career path has been anything but traditional. After beginning her career in special education, she took a break from teaching about ten years ago and started watering plants at The Plant People. From there, her career took several turns, including work as a respite care provider and later as Director of Client Services at a web agency. Those experiences helped shape the way Rachel approaches leadership, communication, problem-solving, and customer service today. In 2025, she came full circle and purchased The Plant People, the same company where she had once started out watering plants.
Since taking ownership, Rachel has been learning firsthand what it means to step into an established business, lead through change, and build for the future. She is passionate about entrepreneurship, leadership, and creating opportunities for people to grow alongside the business.
Rachel especially enjoys connecting with other young professionals who are navigating their own careers, taking risks, and discovering that the path to where you are meant to be is rarely a straight one.
Thank you to CYP Develops Committee Member, Jenna VanBoxtel, for coordinating this event! Thank you to The Plant People for partnering with us!
We reserve the right to refuse registration or deny entry to any individual, or to request that any attendee leave the event, at our sole discretion and without prior notice.
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Refund Policy: As a non-profit, all funds received from this event directly impact and support the critical programs and operations of the Greater Green Bay Chamber. Therefore, we do not issue refunds for cancellations. We appreciate your understanding.
