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Holy smokes Batman! It’s tHe CHamBer’s Golf tournament!coming up faster than a car…a plane…the 21st Annual chamber Golf tournament is monday, June 25th. Join us for a day of golf and B2B networking at the newly remodeled White eagle Golf club!

LASt cHAnce - Deadline extended to June 15 for early registration fees at $155 per golfer. ($175 after June 15) includes: Greens fee, cart, lunch, dinner and giveaway.

not a golfer? come for lunch, come for dinner or sponsor a hole. Promote your company by donating an item for the raffle. raffle item donations are another great way for your business to be recognized. there is opportunity for everyone to promote their business at the chamber’s Golf tournament!

For additional promotion, there is still time to join our sponsors and reserve a hole! call Andrea at 715.386.8411. this is your chance for member to member promotion, referrals and recognition! the cost for a bronze sponsorship is $400 and includes one golf package.

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Living your Strengths, using StrengthsFinder® 2.0

Discover and Develop your Gifts!

A 2-part workshop on Strengths Development July 17 & August 21, 2018.

Facilitator: nancy Lee Gauche consulting LLc Gallup Strengths coach

Discover, develop and apply your talents into leadership strengths to assist you in your personal, professional, and

vocational development using the Gallup tool of StrengthsFinder 2.0.

You’ll be introduced to the strengths philosophy and identify your top 5 strengths. then we’ll work together to think about how this picture of your giftedness can help you articulate your talents to potential employers and volunteers, or as a tool for building teams, enhancing your education as well as your leadership skills.

Self-Awareness is the new currency of Leadership. The more you have, the more effective you are as a leader. The most effective leaders, know their strengths, and call on the right strength at the right time to gain the best results. 3 bonuses for coming

1. Greater knowledge about yourself and the people you work with! Discover what strengths you bring to the table!

2. A new book and website access: Purchase StrengthsFinder 2.0 or any other Gallup book that has the assessment code: (take the assessment BeFore the Workshop!) if you already have taken the assessment bring your previous results with you.

3. the most effective leaders today are investing in their strengths. After completing this workshop you will have the opportunity to invest in your strengths as well as being surrounded with others doing the same!

there is a limited amount of pre-work required in taking the assessment.

• Read the background to strengths in the book.• Take the assessment. You will find a code in the back of your book that will enable you to take the latest version 2.0 of StrengthsFinder. Log in and follow the instructions for the assessment. it will take you about 30 minutes. Please set aside uninterrupted time to do this at one setting. Upon completion you will receive a highly customized Strengths report listing your top 5 strengths. • Print the report.• Finish reading through the book and note your top 5 strengths. Bring your report and top 5 strengths to our workshop!

to register (each event separately or bundled) - click the link below or call 715.386.8411. the cost to attend includes beverages, breakfast bites and book (Sessions 2).

Session 2, July 17, 8:30 to 11am – Strengthsfinder 2.0 – Identify your strengths and how to use them with presenter nancy Gauche.

Session 3, August 21, 8:30 to 11am – Teambuilding, combining your strengths with the best of those around you with presenter nancy Gauche.

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Did you know the St. croix river is considered a national Park? explore the St. croix river from another perspective! From mussels to raptors and a variety of living river critters, we invite you to experience the St. croix river on an ecological-minded cruise featuring river life!

naturalists of the carpenter nature center will share their expertise of the natural history of the area aboard a scenic boat cruise offered by Afton*Hudson cruise Lines.

Live river critters will be aboard for a first-hand look at river life. the boat will set sail on Friday, July 20 and guests of all ages are invited to join the fun! the cost for the scenic cruise with a presentation by carpenter nature center naturalists is $19! (this scenic and informational cruise does not include dinner.) A dinner cruise is also available for an additional fee. A cash bar will be available. Boarding on toll Bridge road (Lakefront Park) in Hudson, Wi begins at 6pm with departure at 6:30 pm at the toll Bridge road. reservations are required.

Visit www.StCroixRiverCruises.com click on the cruise calendar for reservations or call 651-436-8883. this event is a collaboration of many Hudson Area organizations and made possible by the generous support of local and regional sponsors.

the riverFest cruise is one of many riverFest family fun activities! Join us in Lakefront Park for;

The Toonies – ENVIRO-FUN Show – Tuesday, July 17, 6:30pm

St. Croix Valley Community Band Concert – Thursday, July 19, 7pm

Native American Singing & Dancing – Saturday, July 21, 10am to 4pm

Also, Lacrosse, Kid’s Fishing Derby, Kayak Paddle, Storytime, civil War encampment, Prairie Hikes and an ice cream Social are just some of the river fun to be had in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Visit www.stcroixriverfest.org for a complete listing of events and activities!

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the year for the 2018 Leadership Hudson Students is coming to a close. Students gathered for a final day of reflection at YMCA camp St. croix as they discussed this past year’s growth and their future plans for continued Leadership development. As LH students revisited their strengths, they were provided the opportunity to use them while solving the St. croix challenge, designed to test their leadership and teambuilding skills!

Leaders come with a variety of styles and skill sets, however they all need confidence and strength to step out of their comfort zones. From working together to climb the giant Jacob’s ladder to collecting the courage to jump with a zip line, the Leadership Hudson class of 2018 is ready to launch!

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Leadership Hudson challenges emerging leaders to further their leadership skills by putting them into action. During the Leadership Hudson Program, students had the opportunity to learn about many admirable organizations that help make the community of Hudson a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family. it was out of this new awareness that students formed Valley Voices, an initiative to raise awareness and funds by hosting an event for a deserving organization, giving them a platform to share their message. Leadership Hudson students kicked off their project with a luncheon and presentation featuring the Hudson Area Backpack Program, an organization that feeds hungry children in our elementary and middle schools. in 2017 the Hudson Area Backpack Program served 165 families in the Hudson area.

Leadership Hudson Valley Voices will be collecting donations for the Hudson Area Backpack Program up until their class graduation on June 19th. to date they have raised $1,275. Leadership Hudson would like to thank the following companies for their donations to the event luncheon so all funds from tickets sold could be directed to the Hudson Area Backpack Program: costco Wholesale, county market, Family Fresh market, Hudson Flower Shop, Keys café and Bakery, La Fete, old Southern BBQ Smokehouse, Peopleready, and rJ’s meats & Groceries. to learn more about the Hudson Backpack Program go to www.hudsonbackpack.com. if you would like to make a donation please contact the Hudson chamber of commerce & tourism Bureau at (715) 386-8411.

Pictured are Leadership Hudson Students and representatives of the Hudson Backpack Program (left to right) Leanne Van Allen, University of Wisconsin-river Falls; Leah Bezanson, Hudson Physicians, S.c.; Ann Searles, St. croix Valley United Way; tom Loonan, eckberg Lammers, P.c.; Alyson Sauter, YmcA in Hudson; Betsy Stauss, Woodland Hill Presbyterian Homes & Services; Kevin Garrard, cardinal Health; Amanda Kasay, YmcA in Hudson; melissa Kraemer, WeStconsin credit Union; Jill mcnamee, mcnamee real estate team; Andrea Jorgenson, Hudson Area chamber of commerce & tourism Bureau; Courtney Doerfler, CPR Wealth Advisors; Randi ruppert, cardinal Health, michaela Ahasay, Peopleready, maria Schmitt, WeStconsin credit Union; marg Wopat Hudson Backpack Program; Jeanne Schmidt Hudson Backpack Program; and Shelly DeStasio, christian community Homes & Services inc. Leadership Hudson Students not pictured are William Alms, Alms creative; Sheila Peterson, midWestone Bank; madeline Lund, YmcA camp St croix; and Dina Unser, Xcel energy.

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Access Security inc.corporate Business Solutionscreative Homescroix crystal Water treatmentculver’s of Hudsoneckberg Lammers, P.c.edina realty, inc. - nanci Johnsonedward Jones investments-Allison Walduskyengravers connectionFirst Presbyterian churchHeppner’s rivercity collisionHoliday inn express Hotel & SuitesHudson Bagel & coffee co.Hudson Food WalkHudson opticalKnight Barry title United LLcKnoke’s chocolates & nutsLake mallalieu - Willow river ApartmentsLeitch-mcSorley insurance AgencyLiberty tax ServiceLoLo American Kitchen & craft Bar Hudson

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sPIrIt of tHe st. CroIX art festIval, sePtemBer 22-23, 2018Spirit of the St. croix Art Festival offers you the opportunity to get creative with your marketing!

Sponsoring Spirit of the St. croix Art Festival not only offers your business visibility and branding incentives, it is also a great opportunity for direct contact with potential clients, both local and out of area.

We have added promo benefits to the sponsorship packages to give you the best roi possible.

Sponsorship benefits at http://www.hudsonwi.org/pages/promotional-opportunties.

Call for Artists! We invite you, or a talented someone you to know, to add your works of art to the Spirit of the St. croix Art Festival. this is a juried show. Download the application off of the chamber website CLICK HERE

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Guidelines: Business Briefs should be submitted by the 15th of the month for the next month’s Chamber news. Please keep articles to 100 words or less. We reserve the right to edit or omit any submitted business briefs. Email submissions to info@hudsonwi.org.

7th Annual Corbin’s Cup Golf Tournament on thursday, July 26th thrivent Financial of Hudson will host the 7th Annual corbin’s cup Golf tournament for BriDGe For community Life, on the beautiful troy Burne Golf course in Hudson.

Proceeds from the tournament will go to BRIDGE, a local non-profit organization providing year-round life skills training, employment services, and social and recreational programs for youth and adults with disabilities. Last year the event raised a gross total of $30,000 in support of these services.

At only $135 per player, the event includes 18 holes of best ball scramble golf, golf cart, free use of range, dinner and more. other fundraising opportunities include mulligans, putting skill games, a live auction, and a 50/50 raffle.

Several Sponsorship packages are available starting at $150 for you to showcase your business and support for BriDGe.

For more information, contact event Sponsor Bjorn nesvold at 715-808-0454 or by email at bjorn.nesvold@thrivent.com or BriDGe at 715-381-8230.

It’s Rodeo Time!!the Friends of the St. croix Valley Fairgrounds invite you to the St. croix Valley PrcA rodeo. the St. croix Valley PrcA rodeo, named the 2015 Great Lakes circuit rodeo of the Year, brings top notch rAm rodeo to St. croix county Fairgrounds, Glenwood city, June 15 & 16. there are plenty of activities both days. Family fun include comedian, rodeo royalty, muttin Bustin’, young wrangler stick rodeo & nickel scrambles well as Fantasy corral.

For additional details and advance discount tickets, visit www.gorodeo.org. note: discount advance ticket sales end at noon, Wednesday, June 13. A military discount is also available to current and former military members who, with valid iD, receive a $2 discount at the gate.

“The Wild & Scenic St. Croix” in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the St. croix national Scenic riverway, the St. croix river Association (ScrA) hosted a premiere of a new documentary film, “The Wild & Scenic St. Croix.” The film was produced by ScrA, which is also the official nonprofit partner of the Riverway, and Twin Cities Public Television (TPT). The film will begin running on tPt on June 10 and will air on Wisconsin Public television later in the year.

Fresh and Natural Foods upcoming discountsFresh and natural Foods is Hudson’s locally-owned, health conscious grocery store; committed to providing healthy eats, allergen-friendly foods, quality personal care items and knowledgeable customer service!on Saturday, Saturday, June 23rd shoppers save 10 percent off their entire purchase! Please join us in the Plaza 94 shopping center for your healthy living needs!

Parade Season Is Approaching!inevitably Parade-Goers always talk about that one fun or most unique parade item. if you want to be the talk of the town start looking for your personalized promotional items now. Helmer Printing can find something extraordinary for you this year. Set yourself apart from the crowd. order early to make sure have what you need. order early! For a print or electronic catalog of promotional products please contact Pam Deutsch at 715-273-2113 or pdeutsch@helmerprinting.com EMPOWERED Women’s Half-Marathon turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence (“turningpoint”) announces its first EMPOWERED Women’s Half-marathon, Women’s 5k, and Girls’ one-mile races on Saturday, September 29, 2018. the empowered Women’s Half-marathon race will begin at Weitkamp Park in Hudson and finish at Belle Vinez in river Falls. the Women’s 5k and Girls’ one-mile will take place at Belle Vinez. All proceeds from the races will support turningpoint’s crisis services and related programs for victims of violence and their families in Pierce and St. croix counties of Wisconsin. turningpoint is currently seeking sponsors, volunteers, and partners for the emPoWereD events. For further information, contact Amy rydberg at 715-425-6751, ext. 102 or amyr@turningpoint-wi.org. to register, or for further information, please visit turningpoint-wi.org.

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memBer newsXcel Energy cuts carbon emissions 35 percent retiring coal plants and increasing renewables key to company’s clean energy transition

Xcel energy is a step closer to achieving one of the most aggressive carbon-reduction goals in the industry. today, the company announced it cut carbon emissions 35 percent, according to its newly released corporate responsibility report (https://www.xcelenergy.com/company/corporate_responsibility_report). this puts Xcel energy on track to reach or exceed its ambitious goal of reducing carbon emissions 60 percent by 2030 from 2005 levels.

Xcel energy surpassed the U.S. commitment under the Paris climate Accord in 2016, which called for a 26 to 28 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2025. it’s now working to achieve a 50 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2022 from 2005 levels.

the 2017 corporate responsibility report tracks economic, environmental and social performance and includes information related to the environment, safety, economic development, community giving and workplace programs.

BMO Harris now hiring-Service Representative (30 hrs)As a high performing team member of the retail Banking team, the Service representative is accountable for delivering superior customer service that defines great customer experience, in performing a variety of basic banking services. the Service representative is also accountable for referring prospects to Personal Bankers and other banking groups to deliver clarity (simplicity, guidance, and know-how) to our customers.

the Sr. Service representative will help make things convenient for customers by informing customers about the options available (online, mobile, Atm, etc.) to do relevant banking activities and transactions, and by helping educate customers on how to conduct simple transactions through digital/self-service technologies.

For more information visit: http://bit.ly/2y60sqW or http://bmoharriscarreers.com

First State Bank and Trust Holds Bayport BashBayport, mn: First State Bank and trust will throw its annual Bayport Bash on June 23, from 11am to 2pm at the Bayport office. the party will feature food from Big Guys BBQ, live music from Vinny rose, a Shred-it truck, activities with Bayport Police, face painting, and more. Follow First State Bank and trust on Facebook and instagram for updates and more information. First State Bank and trust’s Bayport Bash is free and open to the public.

What manufacturing employers need and what employees want: Building the Bridgethursday, June 28th11:30 am -1:00 pmWitc—new richmondLunch provided.

With Panelistsmark tyler, owner/President, oemJeff Blackwell, operations, norlakeruthie Johnston, owner, croixGearPat miller, resource consultant, Workforce centerLiz Pizzi, Assoc. Dean continuing ed, WitcJudy Stevens, Business Partner, SeeK career/Staffing

register online: https://conta.cc/2JiHiZe or contact at 715-377-0203 Lara otsuka ext. 108 or tom Holland ext. 105 register By June 21st, 2018!

EVENT DETAILS DAte June 13, 2018

time noon-1 pm

LocAtion chamber office, 502 2nd Street

reGiSter online: www.Hudsonwi.org (715) 386-8411

We are here to help you navigate your chamber membership. Let us guide you through our committees, sponsorship opportunities, events and more to find just the right path for you and your company to succeed. there is no charge to attend. We’ll save you a seat, please rSVP online or call (715) 386-8411.

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Day 1 – LAX/Beijing Check in at LAX International Airport one night before, for early morning departure flight. Cross the international dateline. Day 2 - Beijing Arrive in Beijing, the Capital of China. You will be met at the airport by your tour guide and enjoy our tour package service. Day 3 - Beijing Visit the Tian An Men Square, the largest square in the world, and the Temple of Heaven, built in 1420 A.D., where the emperors prayed to the heavens for a good harvest. Sightseeing today will continue with a tour of the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, home of 24 emperors with a total space of 9,999 rooms, and the Summer Palace, featuring the Long Corridor with painted gallery, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill, Seventeen Arch Bridge and the Marble Boat. Day 4 - Beijing Tour bus excursion to the Great Wall, the 4,000 mile long and 2,000 year old construction is said to be the only man-made structure visible by the naked eye from the moon. Visit the Ming Tombs. One of the 13 Ming Emperors' Tombs is fully excavated and open for exploration.

Day 5 - Beijing/Shanghai/Suzhou Fly to Shanghai, followed by a bus trip to Suzhou for the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Hanshan Temple and the National Embroidery Institute to see silk embroidery, a local craft with thousands of years of history. Dinner this evening will include a show featuring traditional Chinese music. Day 6 - Suzhou/Hangzhou Morning tour bus excursion to Hangzhou for a visit to the Economic Development Zone and the centuries-old Lingyin Temple, featuring a 64.3 foot high camphor-wood carving of Buddha. Day 7 - Hangzhou/Shanghai Morning boat cruise on West Lake with relaxing stopover at jewel-like pagodas and tea houses. Afternoon tour bus trip to Shanghai. Day 8 - Shanghai Visit the Yu Garden, a maze of marvelous pavilions, ponds, rocky works and overarching trees. Also visit the Bund, Shanghai’s famous waterfront park. Tour the Pudong Economic Development Zone. Day 9 - Shanghai/Beijing/LAX Morning for free. The afternoon flight depart for LAX where you will arrive on the same day.

Join the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau for an adventure to…

CHINA Oct. 1 – 9, 2018

9-Day Trip Package For Only

$2,099*

Beijing ● Shanghai ● Suzhou ● Hangzhou

● Roundtrip International airfare & Chinese domestic airfare & tax ● 4-star and 5-star hotel accommodations ● 3 meals each day ● Deluxe bus tours ● Fluent English-speaking tour guides ● Entrance fees for attractions

Price reflects Double occupancy Add $500 for single occupancy Add $6,000 to fly Business Class Add $200 to Terra-Cotta Warriors itinerary Add $100 for non-chamber membership Add $75 if paying by credit card Includes everything on this itinerary & tax Includes Post Departure Travel insurance Valid passport and visa required

Plan now to join the Hudson Area Chamber trip with business leaders and friends for this once in a lifetime China Adventure. Please call the Hudson Area Chamber for details. Please send registration form to blake@hudsonwi.org Website: www.hudsonwi.org Citslinc International, Inc. at 1-844-262-1100 email address citslinc@yahoo.com Website: www.citslinc.org

Your Trip Includes:

A Trip Orientation Meeting at Hudson Area Chamber Office

Wednesday, June 20, 2018, Noon 502 2nd Street

Hudson, WI 54016 Please call Blake at Chamber for details 715-386-8411

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travel Join us for a trip to Peru. Trip cost starts at $3999/person (includes airfare and most meals).

Additional details at https://www.defineddestinations.com/peru-hudson-chamber