December 2016 Your invitation . . . MACCI's Christmas...

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December 2016

Seeking

Nominationsfor

Various MACCI Awards

MACCI Welcomes

New Members

Your invitation . . . MACCI's Christmas Business After 5

You are invited to MACCI's Christmas Business After 5 sched-uled for Thursday, December 8 at Hotel Marshfield, 2700 South Central Avenue. Your sponsors for the evening include Hotel Marshfield, Festival Foods, Anderson, O'Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla LLP, Simplicity Credit Union, Dental Clinic of Marsh-field, Figi's Companies Inc., Forward Financial Bank, Furniture & ApplicanceMart/Ashley Furniture Home Store, Hawkins Ash CPAs LLP, MACCI Ambassadors, Marco, Marshfield Utilities, Melody Gardens Restaurant & Skateland, Roehl Transport Inc., The Dirks Group and V&H Automotive.

An elegant array of hors d' oeuvres will be available from 5:15-7:30 p.m. provided by Festival Foods and Hotel Marshfield. Top it off with a scoop of homemade ice cream from Melody Gardens Restaurant & Skateland.

Guests will have the opportunity to win over $1,100 worth of MACCI gift certificates. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive an extra raffle ticket.

We hope you will join us. It's the "most wonderful time of the year" to celebrate the Christmas season!

Remember to "Buy Local" throughout the HolidaysAs the 2016 holiday season approaches, the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry's gift certificate program is the perfect example of how we can all keep business local. Hundreds of thousands in MACCI gift certificates are sold annually. These dollars are recycled throughout the community several times, providing jobs and increasing prof-its for our local businesses. Remember these companies are the ones who support local churches, the arts, schools, children's activities, sports teams, and the list goes on.

Please remember to BUY LOCAL before you buy out of town or online. You will be pleasantly surprised by what you will find right here in Marshfield.

The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is open Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to serve you. We are located at 700 South Central Avenue. For your convenience, many Marshfield financial institutions also sell the MACCI gift certificates.

Give the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season!

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MACCI is pleased to welcome three new members in this December edition.US Bank, opened at 109 West 5th Street in Marshfield and will host a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Thursday, December 1st at 11:30 a.m. US Bank will provide access to many different home financing solutions to Marshfield. From purchase to refinance to using equity in your home - mortgage products for every stage of life. Angela Faber is the mortgage loan originator and can be reached at 715-383-5830 or email her at [email protected]. For other services provided by US Bank go to www.usbank.com.

CRC Tech Services LLC, located at 2001 South Central Avenue, Suite K, in Marshfield is owned and op-erated by Chris Reinhart. CRC Tech Services is a full time technology service provider for the Marshfield and surrounding area. They offer computer sales, computer service, data backup, data recovery, computer networking, Voice-Over-IP (VOIP), managed business services and security/surveillance systems. Chris can be reached at 715-502-3140 or email him at [email protected]. Check out the website at www.crctechservices.com They are 'Your Premier Technology Provider' for Central Wisconsin.

Counter-Form LLC, located at 2001 East 29th Street, started back in 1976, and focused on a single goal: to make the highest quality post form countertops in the industry at an affordable price, while providing their custom-er with the best in service. Through the years, techniques and product lines have changed, but 40 years later that goal remains the same. Mark Giannuzio is the local contact and can be reached at 715-384-2131. To learn more about the company check out their website www.counter-form.com

Kudos to Bosold!Wisconsin Farm Broadcaster Bob Bosold was recently inducted into the National Association of Farm Broadcast-ing (NAFB) Hall of Fame during the 73rd NAFB Convention in Kansas City, MO. Bosold is known state-wide for his ongoing commitment to 4-H and FFA students throughout the state of Wisconsin, supporting the future leaders of the agriculture industry. The NAFB Hall of Fame is the highest honor awarded by the organization. Each year since 1986 NAFB recognizes members who have made significant contributions to the farm broadcasting industry. Bosold is a 39-year farm broadcasting veteran with no plans to stop. He joined WEAU-TV/WAXX-AM/WEAU-FM in 1977 after graduating from UW Madison. Bosold is a champion for the agriculture industry, supporting the industry on many levels both on and off the air, and has been recognized by his peers and the industry for his achievements. Congratulations, Bob!

Golden Living ThreeOaks TransitionsGolden Living recently transitioned the LivingCenters in Wisconsin to new operators and are now known as Three Oaks Health Services. They are committed to working with the new operator to make the transition a smooth one for their patients, residents, employees and families. Located at 209 Wilderness View Drive in Marshfield the business telephone number is 715-389-6000. Megan Wesolowski serves as the Executive Director for the Marsh-field location.

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Steinbach Joins Forward Investment Services TeamMarisa Steinbach has recently joined the Forward Investment Services team in Marshfield. She will serve clients seeking assistance on financial planning and investing in all of the communi-ties that Forward Financial Bank serves.

Steinbach brings over eight years of investment industry experience to Forward Investment Services and holds her Series 7, Series 66, Life Insurance and Accident & Health Insurance licenses. She joins Scott Wucherpfennig in serving the financial planning and investing needs of our community.

Steinbach, her husband Ben and two children reside in Marshfield. She is active with the Lincoln Elementary PTO, the Marshfield Youth Soccer Association and the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Forward Investment Services is a full service investment center located in the Forward Financial Bank loca-tion in Marshfield, with a team of professionals to help meet investment, financial planning, retirement and life insurance needs.

Forward Financial Bank currently has offices in Colby, Greenwood, Stanley, Thorp, Withee, Medford and two locations in Marshfield. For more information, please visit www.forwardbank.com

Burns Insurance Helping to Keep the Needy Warm Burns Insurance Agency LLC is once again collecting coats, hats, mittens and gloves that you no longer need. These items will be given to the homeless and needy families right here in our area!

Winter is coming and let's all help to keep them warm!

New this year, Burns Insurance Agency LLC is now collecting new or gently used socks to keep those toot-sies warm.

Items can be dropped off at Burns Insurance Agency LLC located at 500 South Central Avenue in Marshfield. They will be collecting until December 15.

Please share this information with your friends and family.

Photo at left is from the 2015 donations. Pictured are Cindy and Dan Burns.

Solarus Contributes to the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library Solarus recently made a contribution of $4,900 to the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library. CoBank's Sharing Success matching grant program matched the $4,900 for a total contribution of $9.800.

CoBank's program matches donations to nonprofit organizations in communities that their customers serve. They continue to believe that the best way for CoBank to make

a meaningful impact of corporate citizenship is to partner with their customers. "Sharing Success enables CoBank to leverage the local knowledge and expertise and provide assistance to causes that their customers care deeply about," said Bob Engel, CoBanks' Chief Executive Officer.

"We are delighted and grateful for the generosity of CoBank and Solarus' gift to the Everett Roehl Marshfield Pub-lic Library. These funds will be instrumental in the assistance of updating the library's growing technology needs in the children's area as well as supporting the library's overall cause of strengthening the community," Lori Belon-gia, director of the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library said. She continued, "to address the needs and interest of children from ages 2 through 12, they will purchase AWE (Advanced Workstations in Education) workstations for early literacy and after school learning. AWE stations deliver learning through electronic education games. Learning is always best when it is fun, too. This donation brings learning and fun to more children."

This is the fourth consecutive year Solarus has received the CoBank Sharing Success grant. Last year's recipi-ent was the South Wood County YMCA and the prior year went to the Tribune Building Project in the Wisconsin Rapids area. Thank you, Solarus, for giving back!

Solarus is headquartered in Wisconsin Rapids, and offers local and long distance telephone, internet, and televi-sion service throught North Central Wisconsin.

Pictured is Lori Belongia of the Everett Roehl Marshfield Public Library, and Mike Meinel from Solarus.





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Annual Hospice Memorial Service to be held in MarshfieldMinistry Home Care-Hospice is a service that provides end-of-life care when an individual has a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 6 months and is no longer seeking curative treatment. The Hospice team works with patients and families to maintain comfort and relief of symptoms allowing the individual to spend their remaining time with dignity and at peace.

Their annual Hospice Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the North Ridge Church, 1021 W. McMillan Street in Marshfield. This annual event is free and open to everyone in the community. Refreshments will be served followed by a program.

These gatherings are a way to recognize the pain that exists in the hearts of many after a death and to celebrate the memories that last.

RSVP is requested for this free event. For more information call Sylvia News, Ministry Home Care at 800-397-4216.

Toys For TotsThe North Wood County Toys for Tots is once again collecting this year for kids in the Marshfield and sur-rounding area. Various businesses throughout the com-munity, including MACCI, are a drop off location, or you can search for the entire list of drop off locations on the Toys for Tots website.

On Thursday, December 8 at MACCI's Christmas Busi-ness After 5 to be held at Hotel Marshfield, if you bring in a new unwrapped toy you will receive an additional raffle ticket. Marshfield's local coordinators are Margie Schmidt, 715-384-3326 or Jodi Larson, 715-387-1266. Please contact them with questions.



Crystal Apple Kick-Off ScheduledSave the date of Tuesday, January 31st, and plan to help with this year's Crystal Apple kick-off. Hundreds of volunteers are needed that morning, for only a couple of hours, to visit classrooms in the districts of Auburndale, Columbus Catholic, Granton, Greenwood, Marshfield, Pittsville, Spencer, Immanuel Lutheran, Trinity Lutheran and St. Joseph's School-Stratford. This is a great opportunity to bring education and business leaders to-gether. Watch for more information about how you can get involved!

MACCI Accepting Nominations The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is currently accepting nominations for three annual awards. Winners of each will be announced at MACCI's Annual Dinner on Wednesday, January 25, at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Nomination forms for MACCI's 2017 Firm of the Year, 2017 Small Business of the Year, and the 2017 Leadership Marshfield Alumnus of the year, are available on MACCI's website at www.marshfieldchamber.com

Each nomination form has specific criteria and general qualifications which is given careful consideration by indi-vidual committee members when making each selection.

Nomination deadline for all three awards is December 31, 2016.

We all know of very worthy candidates for each of these awards, but if they don't get nominated by you, they can not be considered. Please take the time to submit a nomination, or two!

2017 X-Treme X-Ploration The date has been set for the 8th annual X-Treme X-Ploration event, which helps prepare local high school students for the world of work. Mark your calendar on Tuesday, February 7th (Thursday, February 9 snow date) to interview and/or review resumes of Juniors from Marshfield High School and Columbus Catholic High School. We will also need volunteers for a business panel to emphasize the importance of soft skills and what employers are looking for.

Watch for additional details to follow in MACCI's January newsletter.



Encourage Employees To Attend Networking Events Once a month your Chamber offers Business After 5 events. Hosted at a member business and sponsored by ad-ditional members, this networking opportunity is open to all members and their employees. This member benefit is a great way for you to grow your business and support your Chamber. Every month over 200+ business people attend and take advantage of this opportunity.

Locations confirmed for 2016 include:December 8: Christmas Business After 5 at Hotel Marshfield

With 10 months in 2017 already booked, contact Debbie Bauer at 715-384-3454 or email her at [email protected] if you are interested in hosting or co-sponsoring a BA5. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Your BA5 Hosts in 2017: No BA5 in January! February: Holiday Inn March: The Oven above the Pub April 18: Marshfield Clinic May: Chestnut Avenue Center for the ArtsJune: American Legion July: Hot time in the City August: On the Farm September: Vintage House October: Buck-A-Neer Supper Club November: TBA December 7: Christmas BA5



Since 1948, North Ridge Church has been an active member of the Marshfield community. The church, a member of the Assemblies of God cooperative fellowship of churches, is a contemporary, Bible teaching church known for a wide variety of children’s and youth ministries along with community outreach projects and events. North Ridge Church is a church made up of people from all walks of life and backgrounds who are on a journey to see what God has for us through worship, prayer and Bible-based teaching. The church’s mission is to relationally love people to Christ-centered wholeness with those inside the church as well as outside the church walls.

A native of Pennsylvania and an ordained minister, Pastor Preston Tippen has been on staff with North Ridge since 2007, servingin a variety of capacities including children’s pastor and administrative leadership roles. In April 2016, Tippen was promoted to Lead Pastor, overseeing the church and its ministries. He and his wife, Aimee, along with their two active school-aged childrenare regularly seen volunteering in our community and schools.

Beth Zarnke, Outreach Pastor has a heart for the Marshfield community. As a native of Marshfield, she held previous business related positions in the community for over twenty five years, before accepting the call to ministry in 2010. In her role, Zarnkecollaborates with local and national organizations, and schools to provide opportunities to help support our community through acts of service and support. Outside of serving at church, Zarnke, along with her husband, Doug are active on Beth’s family homestead, Memory Lane Farm. Zarnkes have a college-aged daughter, and a son and daughter in-law, and two grandchildren.

August Hoffman, Youth Pastor, arrived in Marshfield in April 2015 after graduating from North Central University. Hoffman, known for his passion in working with teens, oversees Remyx Student Ministries. A native of Iowa, Hoffman brings valuable preaching and relational elements to the church family. He and his wife, Karissa who serves as Administrative Assistant at thechurch, have a heart for teens and helping them identify their God-given gifts.

Children’s Pastor, Corey Sullenger is used to a busy schedule. A native of Michigan, Sullenger worked in management for 14 years before accepting the call to ministry in spring 2016, after being involved as a volunteer. Sullenger oversees a busy children’s ministry for infants through sixth graders, understanding the need for helping children grow up with a solid foundationand relationship with Jesus. As a husband to wife, Ketrina and the father of five daughters, Sullenger is creative and energetic and enjoys outdoor activities with his family. Ketrina serves alongside her husband as the Sunday pre-school director.

As Connections Pastor, Aimee Tippen, provides opportunities for newcomers and attenders to get connected through small groups, introductory sessions and volunteerism. New to the position in 2015, Tippen understands the need to provide a welcoming environment where people are accepted to become an integral part of their church family. “Helping people navigate through a church and its ministries can be a challenge, I’m here to bridge that gap,” Tippen said. Along with her husband, Preston and their children, Aimee can be found volunteering at the Hannah Center and other local organizations in her free time.

Recently hired in September 2016, Aaron Herman joined the NRC staff as Worship Pastor. With over 20 years of experience in music and church worship, Herman has performed across the country and recently served as worship pastor in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Herman, along with his wife Amanda and their seven children have made Marshfield their new home and are excited to get connected in the community.

The church offers weekly Sunday services at 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. Children’s church meets at the same time to allow parents to focus on the adult service while the children receive age appropriate and engaging teaching and worship experiences. During theweek, the church is active with small group and opportunities for young adults, seniors, men, women and families to get involvedin a variety of ways. On Wednesday evenings, fifth and sixth graders, along with middle through high school students meet as a youth group experience.

Christmas candlelight family services will be offered on Thursday, December 22 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 24 at 4:30 and 6:00 p.m. For more information on our services and ministries, visit northridgefamily.org or call 715-387-6111.



Holiday Light FlightsDuffy's Aircraft is again offering the Holiday Light Flights for $60 per flight over the City of Marshfield and Ro-tary Winter Wonderland in Wildwood Park. Flights can be scheduled by calling Duffy's Aircraft at 715-387-2211 or email [email protected]

A flight can carry one, two or three people, plus the pilot. If each person brings a pet food donation and/or non-perishable food item, a discount will be given on the cost of the flight.

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MACCI's Annual Meeting Dinner. . . here's to the next 70 years!On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, your Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry will celebrate its Annual Meeting dinner at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 400 West Upham Street in Marshfield. Invitations to attend the dinner will be mailed at the end of December.

This annual event offers our members various opportunities to promote their business and help support the Chamber's efforts throughout the year. Available are the corporate sponsorship for $250, the Cork Pull sponsorship for $125 and

the Centerpiece sponsorship for $75. Corporate sponsorships MUST be confirmed by December 9.

Contact the MACCI office at 715-384-3454 to let us know how we can best promote your business at this celebration.

Celebrating a Milestone Anniversary in 2017? Throughout the year, your Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses celebrat-ing a milestone anniversary. If we are made aware of this special celebration, we will acknowledge your business in our monthly newsletter and at the Firm of the Year dinner in October special recognition is done for these businesses.

Our data base is not flawless and we ask for your help in updating your informa-tion so you can be recognized timely. Please notify the MACCI office if your business is celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2017 so we can include that information in our records.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

A World of Thanks . . . this holiday season!There is no better time than the holidays to express our appreciation

for your commitment to the MACCI organization.

A time to bring from the past all that is right and good, to give to the future the best that we have to offer.

Thank you for allowing us to continue to serve you!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year!

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Marshfield Dance Studio Continues Holiday Tradition

with 14th Annual PerformanceMain Street Conservatory of Dance will present its beloved production of The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 10 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. and on Sunday, December 11 at 2 p.m. in the Marshfield High School Audito-rium. A wonderful holiday tradition for the entire family, The Nutcracker

is the perfect way to introduce children to the power and beauty of classical dance. Tickets cost $10 in advance and are available at Main Street Conservatory of Dance, 1008 S. Cedar Avenue or call 715-384-8584. Tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Looking for an old fashioned country Christmas experience? "Christmas in the Barn" will be held on Saturday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m. at Memory Lane Farm, 8638 Heritage Drive, Marshfield. Hosted by Martin & Lucille Wolf, Doug & Beth Zarnke and North Ridge Church. Barn doors will open at 1 p.m. Come and enjoy the live music, singing Christmas carols, readings and more. This event is free and open to the public - bring a non-perishable food item to help fill the North Ridge Church food pantry. Due to limited space in the barn, RSVP's are required. Register online at http://northridgefamily.org/ministries/out-reach. For more information, contact Beth Zarnke at 715-897-7187 or 715-387-6111.

MACCI Welcomes New AmbassadorsAt the November Ambassadors meeting, the group approved two new Ambassadors into this "prestigious" group of individuals. MACCI is excited to welcome both Tiny and Ann to the "red coats!"

Kevin "Tiny" Michalski, of Burns Insurance, is actively involved in the Marshfield community through various events and organizations throughout the year. Giving back comes easy for him and he is very well known in the community.

Ann Dieringer, of Nutz Deep II, will bring that "youthfulness" to red coats. Her outgoing personality and love-to-get-involved attitude will be a great addition. Ann is involved with the MYPs, on the Main Street Marshfield Board of Directors, and teaches fitness classes.

Others serving your Chamber of Commerce are: Pat Allen, Pat Anderson-Roehl Transport, Nick Arnoldy-Marsh-field Insurance Agency, Kathy Banks-Heinzen Printing & Promotional, Mary Blanchard-Opportunity Development Centers, Inc., Deb Casperson-Marshfield Clinic, Clay Carter-Festival Foods, Cindy Cole-BMO Harris Bank, Sheri Dick-Figi's Companies Inc., Matt Eckelberg-Hawkins CPAs LLP, Ruth Elderbrook-A Slice of Heaven, Arlan Ferch-Hawkins Ash CPAs LLP, Ashley Fredrick-Century 21 Gold Key Realty/Fredrick Construction, Kim Fredrick, Jim Freund-Victory Promotional, Marilyn Hardacre, Paula Jero-Marshfield Area United Way, Carol Kerper-Community Development Authority, Randy Krogman-Felker Brothers Corp., Jodi Larson-TRICOR Insurance, Dale Marth-Advanced Disposal, Kathy Meidl-Heritage Bank, Tammy Meissner, Ralph Mueller, Neil Riedel, Linda Schmidtke-Schmidtke Cleaning Services, Todd Schultz-Fairway Independent Mortgage, Adam Severt, Barb Sondelski-Carpet City, Rhonda Urlaub-Baltus Company, Mike Warren-WDLB/WOSQ/WLJY/Seehafer Broadcasting, Pat Wesenberg-Simplicity Credit Union, Beth Wickersham-Wickersham Jewelry, and Jean Worzella-Security Health Plan.





MACCI Continues Cutting Ribbons During the month of November, MACCI helped cut ribbons for two businesses; Staab Construction Corp and GSF Mortgage/Premier Home Lending.

On August 28, 1984, Aaron Staab incorporated Staab Construction Corporation and began building a successful busi-ness with eight employees. Office operations were located along Peach Street in Marshfield. The new company focused primarily on water and wastewater treatment plant construction.

In 1988 Staab Construction Corporation implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan which allows all employees an opportunity to own company stock through contributions to their profit sharing retirement plan. Employees continue to own 100% of the Company today. In return, employees’ ownership attitudes and dedication to growth, improvement and innova-tion continue to find effective solutions to meeting customer needs and shareholder value.

In 1992 Staab Construction moved to its current location in Marshfield’s East Industrial Park with 5,000 sq. ft. office and 8,000 sq. ft. shop & warehouse for 10 office employees and 20 field employees. Revenue was at $7.0M that year. By 2005, they had twice the office employees and triple the field em-ployees completing $30.0M in revenue. That year, they expanded the fabrica-tion shop by 6,400 sq. ft. and added a training room.

Today Staab Construction has almost 100 employees, with approximately 30 at their Marshfield facility and the craftsmen working on jobs throughout the Midwest, with a revenue of $40.0M. Through continued growth, advance-ments in technology and how they perform many of their duties, the decision to expand their current office space was made. Simply put, they had out-grown their office building.

As part of this 2016 upgrade they incorporated many aspects of what they do in the construction industry – poured concrete, sheet piling, flanged pipe and, of course, the use of cranes.

On November 16, GSF Mortgage/Premier Home Lending hosted a ribbon cutting in their new location at 117 West Upham Street, Marshfield.

About 18 years ago, after being in the investment and insurance business for 8 years, Michelle Nikolay became a Mortgage Loan Originator. During the next eight years, she worked for a couple different companies before deciding at the end of 2006 that in order to provide a full array of mortgage products at competi-tive prices, she would need to venture out on her own. That became the beginning of Premier Home Lending. Since then they have grown into a staff of four – with Michelle and another very experienced and well-known Mortgage Loan Origina-tor, Angie Domine, and two processors, Gloria Matticks and BreAnn Shaw.

For a small operation, they generate a large amount of loans – approximately $1.5 million a month. And they do it in a friendly, laid-back, no-pressure atmosphere, always keeping their clients best interests in mind and striving to provide the utmost in customer service. That is why their tag line is “Mortgage Lending. . . the Better Way. . .the Premier Way.”

MACCI wishes both companies all the best!

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1 Ribbon Cutting – 11:30 am - US Bank

2 Altrusa Holiday Home Tour - 4-8 pm

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9 Vox Concert Series – 8 pm – Wildwood Station Ribbon Cutting – 9 am - Central WI Coin Co.

10 Main Street Mfld’s Hot Chocolate 5K Run/Walk – 3 pm – Chestnut Center

Reindeer Day – 9 am – Noon – Holiday Inn Parking Lot

MFLD Young Professionals Christmas Party – 6 pm – Nutz Deep II

Mfld Young Professionals Gift Wrapping – 9 am – 2 pm – MACCI

11 Christmas Cookie Walk & Craft Show – 9 – 10:30 am – Christ Lutheran Church

12 Business & Governmental Affairs Mtg – 11 am- MACCI Agri-Business Committee – 3:30 pm - MACCI MFLD Young Professionals Mtg- 5:30 pm- MACCI

13 Kwik Trip Open house – Noon – 1 pm Kwik Trip Ribbon Cutting – 1 pm

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Come tour the walking and drive-thru light displays at Wildwood Park. Open daily 5 – 9 pm through December 31, 2016.

Help support our local food pantries! Donations of cash or non-perishable food items will be accepted at the gate.

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MACCI Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, Location: 700 S. Central Avenue. For your convenience, many Marshfield financial institutions also sell MACCI Gift Certificates!

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Perspectives is published monthly for the members and supporters of the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. MACCI is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Com-merce (WMC), the Wisconsin Chamber of Com-merce Executives (WCCE), Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC), International Eco-nomic Development Council (IEDC), International

Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Wisconsin Downtown Action Council (WDAC) and SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Business), Trans-portation Development Association (TDA), Dairy Business Council (DBA), and Wisconsin Economic Development Association ( WEDA).

Correspondence may be sent to MACCI at 700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449. Send faxes to 715-387-8925 or call 715-384-3454. Our email address is [email protected] and our web site is www.marshfieldchamber.com

MACCI Scott Larson, Executive Director Debbie Bauer, Program Director Karen Isaacson, Member Services/Workforce Director Nikki Claude, Administrative Assistant Jessica Roehl, Administrative Assistant

Chamber Foundation Karen Olson, Business Development Director Convention & Visitors Bureau Matt McLean, Executive Director Lyn Anderson - Marketing Assistant

MACCI Board of DirectorsPat Wesenberg, President Frank Baltus, Vice President Amy Nystrom, Secretary Matt Eckelberg - Treasurer David Meissner - Past President

Your Staff of:

Nick Arnoldy Melissa BreenSharon Helwig Erin HowardJoanne KendellCory LaTourell

Phil TrierweilerBob TrussoniTroy Weik Ron Wilczek

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