40 People Under 40 You Should Know
To honor the most promising and business savvy of the younger set, The BBJ unveils its “40 under 40 people you should know” for 2009.
These forty remain true to the original concept of the “people you should know” in that they are compelling, interesting and amazing people who deserve recognition. These people are admired for their work ethic, drive, dedication, commitment to what they believe in and for having that energized “aura” about them. These individuals you classify as special- people you really want to know, network with and are proud to have represent the Greater Green Bay Community.
We’re pleased to announce and honor Advantage Office Solutions’ own, Heather Heil, as one of these “40 People under 40 you Should Know.”
Chambers members may know Heather Heil, 30, for her ongoing work with Leadership Green Bay (LGB). Heather Graduated LGB in 2007 and has been the driving force behind the newly formed Alumni group.
Likewise, it was a chamber event that led Heather to create www.greenbaylocalmotive.com, a site that promotes buying local. She conceived the project after attending a Café discussion on vibrancy in Green Bay. Heather was shocked that people didn’t realize how much Green Bay has to offer.
“If we’re living here and we don’t know about these businesses, how are we supposed to drive traffic? She says. “People may not realize it but buying local keep more money in our community and builds a strong local economy.”
Heather also helped spearhead the Fire and Iron Motorcycle’s club annual Ride to Remember. The event has raised $60,000 for the Jerry Parins Cancer Foundation, The Wisconsin Alliance for Fire Safety’s Burn Camp for Children and The Downtown Green bay Security Initiative.
As director of Customer relations for Advantage Office Solutions Inc., Heather comes from a team of strong community activist. “Without my employer, none of this would be possible, “she says. “They have completely empowered me to be a community advocate and socially responsible.”