VP branch sales Craig Witz surveys the scene at the Welcome Party.

Over 300 people came out for our Welcome Party in Kenosha on top of the Apis Hotel on September 9. We had beautiful weather for the rooftop event, and many guests did mention that they were new to the city and enjoying the opportunity to meet some neighbors. Our vending partners declared it a success, saying they’d be up for repeat next year, and Kenosha Public Library staff also said they registered 30 attendees for library cards. Special thanks to area branch manager Mary Benz and district manager Brian Bozek for coordinating some of the community partnerships involved in pulling off the event, as well as everyone else who helped out.