MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

MACCI: 700 S. Central Ave. • Marshfield, WI 54449 • Ph: (715) 384-3454 • Email: macci@marshfieldchamber.com • www.marshfieldchamber.com

MACCI has supported businesses in the Marshfield area through training and networking for over 70 years!73

in MACCI gift certificates have been sold since 2000. This currency is spent locally in the Marshfield area.

YEARS

$13,093,653

500NEARLY

2018 Facts & Stats20ribbon

cuttings

2.5MILLION REFERRALS

thru MACCI’s website

OVER

25new membersinvested members

of MACCI

64members

celebrated milestoneanniversaries

20,000+professionals

enhanced theirpersonal growth through

MACCI programs &events

1,675students

participated in programsshowcasing careeropportunities while

addressing the area’scurrent and futureworkforce needs

2018 MILESTONEBUSINESS ANNIVERSARIES(please note these anniversaries are years in the Marshfield area)

MEMBER SERVICES: Business resources and information.

Find MACCI on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

WE ARE...Your Resource Connection

Advocacy

Voice of Business • Networking

Business Development

Retaining • Recruiting • Growing Business

Talent Development

Connecting Youth • Education

Professional Training

120 - McMillan Warner Mutual Insurance 115 - Central Wisconsin State Fair 115 - Felker Brothers Corporation 110 - Partners Bank - Stratford 105 - Mid-State Technical College 95 - Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation Center 95 - Schwartz Insurance Agency 90 - Christ Lutheran Church 80- Mitten’sFurnitureAppliance&Electronics 55 - AtriumPostAcuteCareofMarshfield 55 - Hiller’sTrueValue,Inc. 55 - HouseofHeating,Inc. 55 - LandO’LakesInc. 55 - NorthsideE-ZWayLaundromat 55 - PowerPac,Inc. 45 - A&BProcessSystemsCorp. 45 - Buck-A-Neer Supper Club 45 - Carpet City 45 - Sommer Property Management LLC 45 - Stainless&RepairInc. 45 - Stratford Homes LLP 45 - WeisElectric 40 - ChildCareCentersofMarshfieldInc. 40 - Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 40 - Weiler Fuels & Convenience 30 - Associated Sales & Leasing 30 - Financial Investors of Wisconsin 25 - Goodwill Industries of North Central WI 25 - Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa 25 - MarshfieldAreaCommunityFoundation 25 - The Hannah Center 20 - CentralWICoinCompanyInc. 20 - EdwardJones&Co. 20 - FairwayIndependentMortgageCorp. 20 - GrossMotorsofMarshfield 20 - Kabinet Konnection 20 - Main Street conservatory of Dance 20 - Ascension at home 15 - ChipsofMarshfieldLLC 15 - EastRidgeVillageApartments 15 - Hope Lodge

15 - RobertA.Kay,Orthodontist 15 - Kids Korner Clothes & More LLC 15 - Shred Safe LLC 10 - Community Finiancial Bank 10 - CustomodalInc. 10 - Forst Auto Repair 10 - AlenJohnsonStateFarmInsurance 5 - 21/2 Cups Cupcakery & Bake Shop 5 - Back to Bliss 5 - HotelMarshfield 5 - Hub City Ice Cream Company 5 - I.T.S.M.LLC 5 - HeritageEstates 5 - MarshfieldAreaPurpleAngelsInc. 5 - MarshfieldTechnology 5 - Northern Music Service 5 - Solutionz LLC 1 - First Centennial Mortgage 1 - InlantaMortgageInc. 1 - JAZInvestmentPropertyLLC 1 - MarshfieldCountryClub

The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry distributes over 1,000 relocation packets each year to those considering relocating to our area. If you would like to have your

information included in these 2019 packets, please drop off your information at MACCI.

Over 125 high school students from 5 area school districts explored careers in the construction industry thanks to Staab Construction. Several construction trade businesses were onsite to help students learn more about this industry and related fields of work through hands-on demonstrations, simulation activities, and presentations, including skill building opportunities through an apprenticeship program.

Over 450 middle school students from Auburndale, Granton, Marshfield, Columbus Catholic and Pittsville participated in the 6th annual North Central WI “Heavy Metal” tour. These students and educators toured several businesses to learn more about the companies located in the Marshfield area. This partnership between educators and the business community gave businesses the chance to showcase their facilities and workforce opportunities while exposing students to a variety of industrial career options.

The Reality StoreNearly 600 middle school students from Auburndale, Columbus Catholic, Granton, Greenwood, Loyal, Pittsville, Marshfield, Spencer, Immanuel Lutheran, St. Joseph’s Catholic, and Trinity Lutheran schools were presented with the challenge of balancing a monthly budget during the 2018 Reality Stores.

Students were assigned an income and family scenario and learned to calculate their net monthly income from a gross salary. With their budget in hand, they visited the store to arrange for housing, utilities, transportation, childcare, and groceries – basically, all the monthly expenses a household faces. The students learned how quickly expenses add up, and students began to understand the importance of education and career choices. Thanks to the 60 business volunteers who helped bring this hands-on learning experience to area eighth graders.

Marshfield Young ProfessionalsThe Marshfield Young Professionals (MYP) is a personal and professional development program of MACCI that encourages young business people to

interact socially, exchange ideas, share common interests, learn more about the area’s business community, and engage in the community’s future. The mission of MYP is to engage and empower young professionals through community, professional, and social opportunities; creating and promoting an environment to attract and retain professionals. This group’s membership continues to grow significantly through awareness, business and community involvement.

Youth Apprenticeship

Health Career Connections is a yearlong job shadowing program where area high school seniors explored health care careers at area businesses. After completing this program, these students were able to make informed career decisions thanks to our participating businesses: Back to Bliss, Bents Chiropractic, Companion Day Services, Dental Clinic of Marshfield, Eyecare Center of Marshfield, Health In Motion, High Street Salon Spa Travel, Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA, Marshfield Clinic Pharmacy on Central, Marshfield Medical Center, Prairie Run Dental, Rembs Funeral Home, Shopko Pharmacy, Stoney River Assisted Living & Memory Care, Three Oaks Health Services, Total Body Fitness, and Walgreen’s Pharmacy.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Training and development opportunities that meet the workforce needs of business.

The Marshfield Area Human Resource Association (MAHRA) provides a network for business and industry professionals to share human resource and other information of mutual concern. When recruiting someone to our community, the

resume of a trailing spouse or significant other is shared with our MAHRA members, assisting them in finding quality employment in the Marshfield area. Additionally, MACCI provided community tours for many high level candidates looking to make the Marshfield area their new home.

Marshfield Area HumanResources Association

Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship program is a part of a statewide School-to-Career initiative. In 2018, over 50 high school students received hands-on learning, along with related classroom instruction, in the following occupational areas of interest: Agriculture, Finance, Health, Science, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology,

Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution & Logistics, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), Architecture & Construction, and Manufacturing.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Expansion, retention, attraction and entrepreneurial support.

Hewitt’s Meats completes their new 7500 sq. ft. retail and packaging facility on Marshfield’s South side. PCA (Packaging Corp. of America) completes their new 270,000 sq. ft. facility in Yellowstone Industrial Park with rail access. Forward Bank relocated to their new facility on the North side. Wenzel Family Plaza opened in July and was a great addition to the Downtown. Mo-Jo’s Pasta House and Cajun Cook Shack, Reis Martial Arts and Citi Hub Eye Care were also welcomed downtown.

Three Sisters Resale Boutique, Nutz Deep II, Scarletta Music, Gypsi Gems, Divine Karma Family Hair Salon, First Centennial Mortgage, Nutri Shop, Citi Hub Eye Care, Hub City Adventure, Advanced Chiropractic and Laser Center, PCA, Mo-Jo’s, Marshfield Clinic Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Tissue Repair, Marshfield Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center, Living Quarters Marketplace, Mama Bears Child Care, Salon Rose, Astia Health, Back Porch Boutique, Gateway Counseling, Common Grounds.

Simplicity Mortgage Center, Rice’s Capitol Carpet, Schalow’s Nursery, Children’s Society, Pure Diesel Power, Three Oaks, Mid-State Technical College, H&S, The River’s, Clifton Larson Allen, Nelson-Jameson office, Marshfield Job Center, PDC, YMCA’s Youth Center, Forst Auto, Prairie Run Dental, Reis Martial Arts, Mapleleaf Dental, Health in Motion, Quality Tank, Power Pac, Aldi’s, Thrivent, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Hewitt’s Meats.

HEWITT’S MEATS MO-JO’SFORWARD BANK

— Attract New Businesses?— Retain Businesses?— Grow Businesses?

Businesses are the lifeblood of any community! They provide jobs, pay taxes and fill the needs of those that call Marshfield home! Along with our economic development partners, City of Marshfield, Wood County and Main Street Marshfield, it is our “Why” for attracting, retaining and growing businesses.

• 300 Clients (for new or expanding businesses) were assisted in partnership through Central Wis. SCORE (now serving 16 counties).

• 20 Business Retentions were conducted to better understand needs, concerns and opportunities of existing businesses.

• Local, state, and federal resources and training programs were offered to new and existing businesses.

• Marshfield is promoted at tradeshows, in various publications, and on websites.

• Discussions began regarding lack of quality, affordable child care options.

• Work begins on a community maker space/innovation center.

21 New Businesses Started in 2018

28 Businesses Grew byRemodeling, Expanding or Relocating

PROGRAMS & EVENTS... Workshops, recognition, networking and fundraising.

Do you ever wonder “WHY” should I attend one of the many networking events MACCI offered throught the year? Ask yourself “WHY NOT”! Building relationships outside of the business setting is key to your compa-ny’s growth and attracting a future workforce.

MACCI creates the connections needed to help grow your business! Sucessful networking programs such as the monthy Business After 5’s, annual Chamber Caper golf outing and Business Bowl, to name just a few, connect you with the many opportunities

available. Want to get more involved? Don’t know how? Just contact the MACCI staff!

If it’s professional growth opportunities you are looking for, then take a look at these successful MACCI programs. Working Women’s Wednesday, Leadership Marshfield and Dale Carnegie, all offer the opportunity to meet your needs. In addition, MACCI is able to offer additional value by develop-ing customized programs for your needs.

MACCI encourages community togetherness. With the support of the City and the community partners, MACCI coordinates community-wide events, such as Dairyfest and Art on the Avenue, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy our diversity of culture.

MACCI celebrates business! Marshfield is rich in business history, and through-out the year, MACCI recognizes business excellence and those celebrating a milestone business anniversary. In 2018, 64 businesses celebrated anniversa-ries ranging from 1

year to 120 years, along with a Firm of the Year and a Small Business of the Year. Congratulations!

This is just a sample of the programs and events offered by your Chamber throughout the year!

Contact your Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and learn how you can make every connection count!

Why Advocacy? To help your voice to be heard and make decisions that are right for your business.

The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is committed to being the voice for the business community. It’s MACCI’s goal to keep its members informed on issues that affect them and to facilitate communication between the business community and all levels of government.

The Chamber provides frequent opportunities for members to get educated on important issues and interact with policy makers.

Direct Access to federal and state officials:

• Policy discussion with US Senator Johnson.

• One-on-one meetings with Senators Baldwin and Johnson representatives.

• One-on-one meetings with US Representative Duffy representatives.

• Policy discussion with DNR Secretary Dan Meyer.

• Policy discussion with Wisconsin Insurance Commissioner Ted Nickels.

• Policy discussion with Department of Financial Institutions Secretary Jay Risch.

• Business tours with DATCP Secretary Sheila Harsdorf.

• Workforce presentation by DWD Assistant Deputy Secretary BJ Dernbach.

Access to Education Forums:• What Now? The Wayfair Decision and Its Effect on Your Sales Tax

Exposure

• Coping with the Labor Shortage/Innovations to get Great Workers.

• WI YA – Future Talent Development Program Initiatives by BJ Dernbach, Department of Workforce Development

Direct Participation in Special Events:

• WMC/WCCE Washington DC Fly-in: provides business and chamber leaders the opportunity to receive federal policy updates directly from policy experts from the US Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers and US Government officials.

• Central Wisconsin Days: provides a legislative visit to the State Capitol with fellow central Wisconsin business and community leaders, bringing the voice of the region to lawmakers from across Wisconsin.

• WMC’s Business Day in Madison: provided business leaders the chance to learn about critical international, national and state issues from noted experts.

• State of Wisconsin Business: provided unique insights into the economic health and future wellbeing of the Badger State.

• TDA’s Transportation Annual Meeting: provides an update on state transportation policy and legislative priorities.

• Future Wisconsin Economic Summit: provides business, government and education leaders an update on the strategic initiative to develop a workforce pipeline for Wisconsin.

ADVOCACY: Communications, issue education and government relations.

Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry700 South Central Avenue • Marshfield, WI 54449 • Phone (715) 384-3454 • FAX (715) 387-8925

macci@marshfieldchamber.com • www.marshfieldchamber.com

MACCI StaffScott Larson ............................Executive Director, MACCIDebbie Bauer ..........................Program Director, MACCIKaren Isaacson .......................Member Services/Workforce

Development Director, MACCIMeranda Lelonek ...................Communications/Administrative

CoordinatorJessica Roehl ..........................Administrative Assistant, MACCIKaren Olson .............................. Business Development Director,

Foundation

MACCI: Areas of FocusAdvocacy Economic

DevelopmentPrograms & Events

Members Services

To serve as the voice and policy

advocate for businesses; keeping them informed and educated on local, state, and federal

issues.

Business Development

Workforce Development To promote and

support member businesses through

networking opportunities,

events & professional growth

programs.

To facilitate business interaction

& solutions through social

and professional opportunities,

customer referrals, and product promotion.

To sustain, enhance, and

develop business growth and

opportunities.

To facilitate the recruitment

and retention of a qualified workforce by

providing training and development

opportunities.

Mission StatementThe Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry provides leadership and

support for the economic advancement of our community, while serving as a catalyst for the development of programs and services that benefit our members.

2019 Board of DirectorsPat Anderson ...........Roehl TransportNick Arnoldy ............Marshfield Insurance Agency Melissa Breen ............Marshfield Clinic Health System, SecretaryChad Curtis ...............Associated BankMatt Eckelberg ........Hawkins Ash CPAs LLP, PresidentRyan Heiman ............Nasonville DairyErin Howard ..............LMH Properties Nick Kumm ...............Marshfield UtilitiesCory Latourell ..........Hotel Marshfield Amy Nystrom ...........PreventionGenetics, Past PresidentShaun Quinlan .........Prince Corporation, TreasurerMark Vieth .................Wenzel’s FarmRon Wilczek .............Forward Bank, Vice President