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COVER STORYSmall Business Breakfast
Chamber News Member of the Month Executive Director’s Report Ambassadors New Member Turn your membership into Sales Ag Banquet Recap School Board Forum Johnny Quinn Conference Recap
Business News Business Briefs Talent Development LPC PIE Calendar
Upcoming Events Business X-Change Business After Hours Women in Business Business on the Green
PCBC Calendar
Contact Us
4.2016 \\ Portage County, Wisconsin
Small Business Breakfast
to be Presented May 6th
Friday, May 6th marks our annual celebration of small business success across Portage County. Join in the excitement as we recognize the achievements of the recipients of the Entrepreneur of the Year – Great Northern Distilling; and the Portage County Charitable Community Award to be presented to CAP Services.
Our guest speaker for the event is City of Stevens Point Mayor Mike Wiza and our Master of Ceremonies will be General Manager of NRG Media - Mr. Kurt Luchs.
Mayor Wiza’s message for the event is “Creating a City for Small Business”.
This year’s theme “Spotlighting Small Business,” captures the entrepreneurial spirit of small business across Portage County. To honor Portage County small business members, the Business Council invites you to attend the May 6th breakfast from 7:15-9:00AM. The event will be held at the Stevens Point Country Club, 1628 Country Club Drive (Club House), Stevens Point, WI.
Cost: $22 for PCBC Members, $25/person for Prospective PCBC Members. Includes breakfast consisting of Frittata (Bacon, Spinach, Tomato, Provolone, and Sourdough), Oven Roasted Okray Potatoes, and Croissants with Jelly, Coffee, Water and Juice. (Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available upon request)
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Click Here to register onlineYou can also call the Business Council office at 715-344-1940.
Guest Speaker- Mayor Mike Wiza
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The Business Council wishes to thank our sponsors of the event (at the time of print):
Also, special thanks to our Media Sponsor of the event:
Please contact Karen Schanock with any questions at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@
portagecountybiz.com.
Small Business Breakfastto be Presented May 6thClick Here to register online
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WELCOME TO OURNEWEST MEMBERS
Jock-In-A-Box1111 7th StreetPlover, WI 54467715-347-5625
Marco Technology4405 Stewart AvenueWausau, WI 54401651-792-5277
What are the BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP?
• Yourbusinessrepresentativesareinvitedtoeducationalandnetworkingevents
• Listyourownbusiness’events,jobs,anddealsonportagecountybiz.com
• ReceivereferralsfromotherPCBCmembers
• Becomeaspecialeventsponsortopromoteyourbusiness
• DisplayyourmarketingmaterialsinthePCBClobbyandonthePCBCwebsite
• Participateinyourlocalcommunity
For more information on membership, contact our
Director of BusinessEngagement,
Tonya Kowalski, at
715-344-1940 or
DURACLEAN SPECIALISTS 2801PostRoadPlover,WI54467Office:715-341-4797Fax:715-341-4848Email:[email protected]
member of the MONTH \\Each month the Active Voice features a PCBC “Member of the Month” selected from a list of members that begins with the same letter of the alphabet.
Duracleanisa24/hour7dayaweekCarpetCleaningandRestorationbusiness.WeprovidefullserviceFire,Smoke&WaterDamageRestoration.DuracleanhasbeenservicingtheCentralWisconsinareafor30years.Manyotherservicesinclude:MoldRemediation,JanitorialServices,Trauma&BioHazardCleanup&DuctCleaning.
AlocalsurveyvotedDuracleantheBESTCarpetCleaningCompanyinPortageCounty.Thisisduetoagreatteamofprofessionalsthattaketheirtimeandcaresaboutyouasacustomerandyourcompletesatisfaction.
IntheeventyoueverneedDuracleanservicesforafireorwaterdamage,youcanbeassuredyouwillhaveacompassionateandcaringcompanyonyoursidethatprovidespromptandprofessionalservice.Whenyouhaveadisasterhappeninyourhome,itisachallengingtimeandDuracleanhastheexperience,knowledgeandcertifiedtechnicianstohelpyouthroughtheprocess.Duracleanpartnerswithandarerecommendedbymanyinsuranceagents,adjustersandlocalprofessionals.Manylonglastingrelationshipsintheareahavebeendeveloped.TheownersAlandTammyJankowskiarelife-longresidentsofPortageCountyaswellasmanyofouremployees.
Duracleanisalocalbusinessthatbelievesingivingbacktothecommunity.Bysupportingmanyactivitiesandfundraisersinthearea,Duracleanisabletogivebacktoacommunitythathasbeensosupportiveandgeneroustothem.DuracleansupportsmanylocalfundraisersandeventsandhostsanAnnualBratFrythathasallowedthemtodonateover$20,000toOperationBootstrap.We
appreciateallthatPortageCountyhastoofferandnevertakeourcustomersorthisgreatcommunityforgranted.
DuracleanisalsooneofthefirstthreebusinessesinPortageCountytobecomeaDementiaFriendlyBusiness.
Pleasevisitwww.duracleanwi.comtogetmoreinformationonDuracleanservices.
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» CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
NO COST TO ATTEND. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED.WhatistheBusinessX-Change?Aroundtablepresentationwhichallows business owners and their employees the opportunity todiscuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and,mostimportantly,learnfromeachother.
BusinessX-Changemeetsregularlythroughouttheyearfrom7:30-8:30amatthePortageCountyBusinessCounciloffice.
TOPIC: “YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR GREATEST WEALTH”
At this X-Change participants will learn:• The truth surrounding health• Strategies to dramatically improve your health• Solutions to restore your well-being that
doesn’t involve drugs, surgeries or other medical procedures
Dr. Wade Trzebiatowski is excited to be back in his hometown of Stevens Point, Wisconsin with his wife Danielle and growing family. He is eager to promote and bring health to his community through neurological based chiropractic care within his newly openedoffice,ElevateLifeChiropractic.Asportsinjury was the original driving force behind how Dr. Wade found chiropractic. It was the care he received that nurtured his curiosity to learn more about how the body has the ability to heal itself without the use of medications or surgeries. Don’t miss this presentation!
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERDr.WadecompletedhisundergraduateprogramatUW-StoutandthenwentontoearnhisDoctorofChiropracticfromPalmerCollegeinDavenport,IA.WhileattendingPalmer,Dr.Wade’scuriosityandpassionofhelpingothers,leadhimtoearninganinternpositionatthewell-knownTroxellInternPrograminParkview,IA.Ontopofarigorousschoolschedule,hededicatedhundredsofhoursoftimetotheinternprogram.TherehepracticedandenhancedhisknowledgeofchiropracticcarewithintheGonsteadsystem.Whilehespenttime
learning,healsohadtheopportunitytoteachotherchiropracticstudents.AsaninternDr.WadeattendedseveralcontinuingeducationclassesandseminarsconsistingofthemostadvancedmethodsoftheGonsteadsystem,earninghimhisGonsteadMethodologyInstitute100HoursCertificationearlyon.WhilemasteringtheGonsteadsystemDr.WadealsoenhancedhisknowledgeandskillswithintheTorqueReleaseTechnique.ThiscombinedknowledgeanduseofthebestavailablestateofthearttechnologyallowsDr.Wadetohelplocateandadjustthecauseofthesicknessanddiseaseineachindividual.Hisfocusistoadjustthenervoussystemandrestorepatientstotheirfullhealingpotential,toallowthebodytofunctionnaturally.
Dr.WadegraduatedfromPalmerinFebruary2014.HispassionanddreamforowninghisownpracticeleadtoahappyreturntoCentralWisconsinandtheopeningofElevateLifeChiropractic.DoorsopenedMay2015.
Dr. Wade Trzebiatowski, Owner of Elevate Life Chiropractic
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Special THANK YOU to Elevate Life Chiropractic for their sponsorship of
this program.
BUSINESS X-CHANGE4.13.16 \\ 7:30 A.M. - 8:30 A.M. \\ PCBC FOUNDATION ROOM
Enjoycomplimentaryhorsd’oeuvres,refreshments,toursofthenewbank,doorprizegiveawaysanda50/50raffle.
WhatisBusinessAfterHours?AsocialeventdesignedforandhostedbyBusinessCouncilmemberstogivebusinessprofessionalsanopportunitytonetwork,shareideas,and
havetheirfacilityseenbyothermembers.Thememberhostfurnishesrefreshmentsandhorsd’oeuvresfortheevening.AdifferentBusinessCouncilmemberhostsBusinessAfterHours
everymonth.
Membersarewelcometoco-hosttheeventwithanotherBusinessCouncilmember.
PleasecallKarenSchanockat715-344-1940oremailatkschanoc@portagecountybiz.comtobookthemonthyouare
interestedin.
RSVP by Friday, April 15, 2016. Click Here for map.
April 18, 2016 5:00PM to 7:00PMNo Cost to Attend
Sponsored by: Investors Community BankLocated at 5517 Vern Holmes Drive
(in the Portage County Business Park), Stevens Point
Click here to register online
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APRIL14th
Join us for the 3rd Annual Women in Business
Fashion Showsponsored by
Luncheon and Fashion Show11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center1001 Amber Ave | Stevens Point, WI
$25 for PCBC members$30 for prospective members
To register, visit www.portagecountybiz.comor call (715) 344 - 1940
WOMEN IN BUSINESS THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016
Treatyourselftoseetheuniqueselectionofclothing,accessoriesandone-of-a-kindpiecesbyGirlsinPearlsBoutique.Wewillseewhat’schiconthestreetsandtrendstowatchforthisseason.Guestswillbetreatedtoafabulousdisplayofcasualweartoclassywear.Fashionsfrombothfamousdesignersandretailers,includingKarenKanedesignsandTribaltonameafew,willbe
presentedinthisfast-paced,musicfilled,liverunwayshow.Toaddtothefun,doorprizeswillbecontinuouslyhandedoutduringtheshow.MusicforthefashionshowwillbeprovidedbyBobbieJoyAmannofJock-in-a-BoxEntertainmentService.
Thoseinattendancewillalsohavetheopportunitytopurchaseaccessoriesbeforeandaftertheeventincludingfashionhandbags,jewelry,scarves,anduniquegiftitems.Don’tmissit!
Click here to register or call 715-344-1940
ITINERARY11:15AM Registration and Networking11:30AM Welcome11:45AM Lunch(ConsistingofChickenAntipastoSalad:SpringGreensandRomaineTossedwithCheddar,Provolone,Tomatoes,RedPeppers,GenoaSalami.AGrilledChickenBreastandCherryPeppersonthesidewithAntipastoDressingandBreadsticks,Coffee,Tea,Milk&deliciousTiramisuforDessert)VegetarianorGlutenFreeOptionavailableuponrequest.12:15AM Fashion Show - MCbyRadiopersonality NikkiMontgomeryfromMidwestCommunications1:00PM ClosingCOST: $25/personformembers$30/personforprospective-members
Mark your calendars for these other Women in Business Events:
• Thursday,June23,2016,tobeheldintheGrandHallatSentryWorld,PresentedbyWisconsinPublicService• Thursday,September22,2016,tobeheldattheStevensPointCountryClub,PresentedbyDaubertLawFirm• Thursday,December8,2016tobeheldattheHolidayInnHotel&ConventionCenter,PresentedbyBerkshireHathawayTravelProtection
All Women in Business Events are sponsored in part by Media Sponsor – Midwest Communicationss......
OpportunitiesareavailabletoBusinessCouncilmemberswishingtoplayagreaterroleinourWomeninBusinesseventsfor2016.ContactKarenSchanockatkschanoc@portagecountybiz.comforalltheexcitingdetails.
All Women in Business Events are sponsored in part by Media Sponsor – Midwest Communications
Presented by Girls in Pearls BoutiqueJoin us from 11:15AM to 1:00PM at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Stevens Point, WI
for our 3rd Annual FASHION SHOW.
Music for Fashion Show sponsored by:
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What happens at the Ag Banquet, stays at theAg Banquet!
(L/R) Outstanding FFA Senior Award Recipients:Breanna Yenter, Eric Wuthrich, and MacKenzie Betro
Scholarship Recipients: Natasha Kowalchuk andEric Wuthrich
Carrie Wierzba receives the honor of 4-H AgricultureLeader of the Year
Jeremie Pavelski receives the 2016 Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award
We celebrated successes in Portage County at the March 14th American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center.
Many thanks to our Patron Sponsors of the event DelMonte Foods and Heartland Farms.
Several individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions to agriculture.
Jeremie Pavelski, President of Heartland Farms was awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Agriculture Award for his outstanding commitment to the progress and success of the agri-business industry, and for his significant contributions to our local agri-business community.
It is clear that Jeremie is an active community leader and highly respected by many. He is an advocate of the agri-business industry and has shown outstanding commitment and passion towards agri-business in our community. We are pleased to have Jeremie and his family choose Central Wisconsin as the place to ‘make a difference’….because indeed, he has. It was an honor to present him with this award.
The Agri-Business Scholarship Recipients were: Natasha Kowalchuk-daughter of John Kowalchuk and Debra Skupien; and Eric Wuthrich-son of Julie and Craig Wuthrich. Outstanding FFA Senior Awards went to: Eric Wuthrich-Amherst High School, Breanna Yenter-Rosholt High School, and MacKenzie Betro-Stevens Point Area Senior High School.
The 4-H Agriculture Leader of the Year Award was presented to Carrie Wierzba.
Our Master of Ceremonies Mr. Mike Maguire from United FCS, introduced our keynote speaker, Ms. Brenna Bays, State Parliamentarian from the Wisconsin Association of FFA during the program. Her presentation was entitled “Dream It. Achieve It. Succeed”.
The American Agriculture Banquet is an annual event that celebrates Portage County individuals for their personal and professional contributions to agriculture in Portage County.
Business CouncilHonors Individuals
for Contributions to Agriculture
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On the morning, March 10th members of our Ambassadors Club and PCBC staff visited Pawsitively Unleashed! Inc.
located at 2109 Madison Street in Stevens Point. Owner Renea Dahms provided us a great tour and details about
the business.
AMBASSADORS SHOW THEIR SUPPORT
Let’sfocusonmakingourcommunityabeaconofeconomicvitalitywithoutgettingsuckedintoallofthepoliticalrancorgoingoninourworld.IthinkbacktothedaysofmyIntrotoPsychclassandtherolethatpositiveenergymakesinchange.Thereisaworldofopportunityforthatrightinourownbackyard.
Forstarters,attheendofthismonthourcommunitywillbeoneofmanyinthestateengaginginopportunitiestocreateamoreaspirationalcommunity.YoungProfessionals(YP)weekisaneventbasedoncreatingexperiencesregardlessofageforcommunityengagement.Justgotowww.ypweek.comtobetterunderstandallofthehappenings.ItrunsfromApril22-30.
OnFriday,April29th,a“BreakfastClub”experiencewillbeheldattheBasementBrewhausontheUWSPcampusintheDreyfusUniversityCenter.ThefocusofthateventwillbereconnectingonprogresswiththeNewERAinitiativethatbeganwiththeworkshopinFebruary.Therehavebeensomewinssincethenandalottodotocreatethateconomicvitalityandqualityoflife.
AstheNewERAsteeringcommitteeiswadingthroughallofthegreatideascomingoutoftheworkshop,thereareafewkeyconceptsthatneedfocusinourcommunity.Livingopportunitiescameupastheissueneedingthemostattention.Thatboilsdowntothetypeofhousingavailableinourcommunity.ThehopeofNewERAistoconductfocusgroup(s)inMaytogetsomefeedbackonthattopicandgetlike-mindedindividualstogethertoworkonit.
Asecondchallengeisinnovationandentrepreneurship.Weareblessedinourcommunitytohavenumeroushomegrownlargeandsmallbusinesses.Weneedtogrowthatcultureandexpanditintoelementrepreneursandelderpreneurs.ProgresshasbeenmadesincetheNewERAworkshopwithaproposedIDEACenterat1039Ellis,hometotheNewERAworkshop.TheArtsAllianceofPortageCountyisbeginningthisprocesswithseveralpartnersalongside.
Thethirdmainfocusiscommunitycommunicationandmarketing.Thisboilsdowntodoingassetmappingandthencollectivelycommunicatingthatwithourcommunityandregion.Onesimpleexampleishowwehavenumerouseventcalendarsinourcommunitywithnooneplacetogo.Thesamecanbesaidforentrepreneurshipopportunities.Lotsofgoingonandsomeneedaswell,butnoonecentrallocationtoserveasanaccesspoint.ThePortageCountyBusinessCouncilisplanningtodoan“Entreprelooza”inJunetoconnectentrepreneurshipdoneinschools,business,educationandgovernmentandbeginthatmapping.
Othertopicsincludedgovernmentparticipation,infrastructure,recreation,educationandentertainment.Alongthoselines,theUW-StevensPoints’StudentGovernmentAssociation(SGA)recentlyheldavotereducationsessiononcampus.GettingmoreyoungprofessionalsinvolvedingovernmentwasanissueoutoftheNewERAworkshopandthisUWSPsessionisasteptowardsworkingonthattopicandgettingstudentparticipationingovernment,whetherrunningforofficeorvoting.
Youcanalwayscheckoutactiononourwebsite(www.portagecountybiz.com),Facebook,Twitter,andLinkedIn.
Making Change Without PolitiCal RanCoR
Members of our Ambassadors Club and PCBC staff joined Cole Corrigan, Adrian Garza and their families for their
ribbon cutting celebration in the afternoon of March 10th. Office Direct Interiors relocated from Hoover Avenue to
200 N Division Street, Stevens Point.
exeCutive DiReCtoR’s RePoRt
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Five Ways to Turn Your Chamber of Commerce Membership Into Sales
Mike Bowmanpublisher of The Quarter Roll Financial Entertainment magazine
Many business owners join their local chamber of commerce because they recognize that their customers associate chamber affiliation with ethics, professionalism, and commitment to the community.
One study on consumer preferences found that 63% of consumers prefer to shop and do business with chamber members. So it is no surprise that business owners gladly pay membership dues and place the chamber logo on their websites and front doors.
But many of those businesses are not taking advantage of opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness. Yes, their chamber membership boosts their credibility in consumers’ eyes, but a chamber membership potentially offers a lot more.
Here are five ways business owners can derive value from their chamber membership.
1. Get on the chamber’s site
One of the very first challenges new business owners face is quickly spreading the word about their
venture. Did you know that many chambers offer their members space on the chamber’s website for a nominal fee or even free? Aligning your company with the chamber website is a strategic move that allows you to share in the large number of community visits it generates.
At the Monroeville Chamber of Commerce in Pennsylvania, membership includes your own profile page on the organization’s website. Debbie Iszauk, membership services director, says,
“Our members frequently use their online profile page on the chamber’s website to give their customers a convenient point of reference to learn more about the services they offer. Members can post coupons, share company news, and communicate with our community at large through their profile page.”
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2. Let the chamber promote your news
Most “how to” articles regarding free publicity tell you to ingratiate yourself with local reporters so that they will publish news about your company. At the chamber, no such effort is needed. One of its services is publishing news about its members’ companies and promoting their events—on its website, in a weekly email, or in a newsletter. Inform your local chamber of what’s new at your company.
3. Demonstrate your industry expertise via writing
As already mentioned, most chambers are eager to publish their members’ news and events. However, an even better way of using print to get in front of potential sales leads is to write an article that other business owners will find useful and relevant. Chambers are very willing to post well-written articles submitted by members in their newsletter, on their website, or in their LinkedIn group.
“We’ve found that members who provide educational content are able to promote themselves as experts instead of salespersons,” says Matthew DiLallo, director of operations at The Chamber of Commerce. “Readers can contact them for their expert advice, which then becomes a very easy sales lead to convert.”
Ask your local chamber for guidance on what is an appropriate format and then take the time to write a professional article that adds value to other members’ businesses.
4. Talk about your business
Many local chambers of commerce offer ample opportunities for members to give presentations that introduce themselves and their businesses to fellow members and the community.
Speaking formats vary from one-minute “commercials” you give about yourself to 30-minute presentations that allow you to provide in-depth information about your company. Other opportunities can include serving on expert panels at seminars or serving as an emcee for a chamber conference.
One of the benefits of these speaking opportunities is that they are in front of “safe” audiences. That means the room is full of people just like you, and they will be supportive. As businesspeople, they appreciate the pressure of giving a presentation, and they understand that everyone is there to network and pitch their services.
5. Host an after-hours event
You spend a large part of your day chasing down sales leads. Why not entice them to come right to your front door? Hosting an after-hours chamber networking event is an excellent way to attract throngs of potential sales leads right to your own office. After-hours functions are typically more social than strictly sales-oriented daytime events, but the acquaintances you make can be invaluable.
Don’t have adequate space for guests or you work out of a home office? Not a problem. Many small businesses partner with another chamber member to host after-hours gatherings. That still gives you the desirable host privileges. Hosts of after-hours networking typically get advertising signage, recognition by the chamber, and an opportunity to address attendees directly and share some information about their company.
Email Tonya for membership details - [email protected]
Read more: http://www.marketingprofs.com/articles/2012/8609/five-ways-to-turn-your-chamber-of-
commerce-membership-into-sales#ixzz44IuUM8xP
February Business X-Change - Gene Schulfer from Schulfer and Associates Financial Professionals
March Business After Hours sponsored byThe Boys & Girls Club of Portagce County and Keller Inc.
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Member Introduction
The Evergreen Thrift Store will strive to maintain a clean, well-organized, well- stocked store to bless thesurroundingcommunities,offeremploymentopportunities and build relationships with other
ministries. Our thrift store will sell 70% of its merchandise under $4 and 30% over $4 and will also
have an aggressive mark-down policy with high turn-over inventory. Giving to the Evergreen Thrift Store
allows us to give to others. www.evergreenthriftstore.org 715-347-0248
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TheHofmeisterfamily–all18ofthem–willserveastheUnited Way of Portage County2016CampaignChairs.Theirfamily-runbusiness,SpectraPrint,hasprovidedUnitedWayandmanyothernonprofitswithin-kindsupportformanyyears.
LongbeforebecomingCampaignDriveChairsfor2016,theHofmeisterfamily–throughtheirfamily-ownedbusiness,SpectraPrint–werestrongsupportersofUnitedWayofPortageCounty.Theirin-kindsupportofprintingthenonprofit’scampaignbrochures,pledgeforms,couponbook,postersandnumerousotherprojectshasallowedUnitedWaytokeepfund-raisingandadministrativecostsbelow14-percent.
“Wehavealwayswantedtogivebacktothecommunitythathasdonesomuchforourcompanyandfamily,”saidHansHofmeister,SpectraPrintExecutiveVicePresident.“Webelievethattohaveasuccessfulbusiness,youneedtohaveastrongworkforceandcommunity.”
Spectra Print’scommitmenttothecommunitynotonlyextendstoUnitedWay,buttomanyothernonprofitsandothersinthecommunity.Recently,incollaborationwithDomtar’sNekoosamill,SpectraPrintdonatedloose-leafpapertoareaschools.Domtarsent10tonsofTradebookpapertoSpectra,whichtrimmedthepapertonotebooksizeandprintedlinesonit.UnitedWayofInnerWisconsinandDomtardistributedhalfthepapertoschoolsinWisconsinRapids,whileUnitedWayofPortageCountyandSpectraPrintaredistributingtheotherhalftoschoolsinPortageCounty.“We’reinthepaperbusiness,andwebelievestronglyineducation,andthisisourwayofsupportingareaschools,”saidHofmeister.
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JenniferGearhasjoinedMid-State Technical CollegeastheAdultOutreachCoordinatorattheWisconsinRapidsCampus.Inthisposition,JenniferwillberesponsibleforleadingandcoordinatingthecollegeoutreachservicesandcampustourprogramforprospectiveadultstudentsapplyingforadmissiontotheCollege.
JennifermostrecentlyworkedwiththeStateofWIDepartmentofWorkforceDevelopmentasanEmployment&TrainingSpecialist.Inthisposition,shewasresponsibleforassessingclient’sneedsandconnectingcustomerstotheappropriatepartneragencyorcommunityresourcetoaidetheminovercomingvariouspersonal,employment,andeducationrelatedbarriers.Priortothat,shewasemployedwithABREmploymentServicesandNoelLearningCenter.
Jenniferearnedherassociate’sdegreeinearlychildhoodeducationfromYubaCollegeandherbachelor’sdegreeinBusinessManagementfromLakelandCollege.
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TheU.S.SenateCommitteeonAgricultureapprovedlegislationintroducedbyChairmanPatRobertsthatwillprovideforpermanentfederalpreemptionofstatefoodlabelinglaws.Thebillwasreportedfavorablyoutofcommitteebyavoteof14to6andnowawaitsafullvoteontheSenatefloor.TheNationalPotatoCouncil(NPC)praisesChairmanRobertsandhiscommitteecolleaguesforadvancingthislegislation.
Thismeasurewouldgiveconsumers,businessesandfarmersuniformstandardsbasedonfederaldeterminationoffoodlabelrequirementsforallfoodsincludingthosemadewithgeneticallymodifiedorganisms(GMO).Apatchworkofstatefoodlabelinglawswillincreasecoststoconsumersbyincreasingprocessingandpackagingcosts.Enactinganationalvoluntaryfoodlabelingstandardwouldeliminatethoseconsequencesinthemarketplace.Thecommittee’sapprovalcomesatacriticaltimewiththeVermontmandatorylabelinglawsettotakeeffectinJuly.
“U.S.potatogrowersarehappytoseethislegislationmoveforward,”saidNPCExecutiveVicePresident,JohnKeeling.“WeareconfidentthatbothsidesoftheaisleintheSenatewillreachabipartisancompromiseonanyoftheremainingissues.”
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FiberiscomingtothePortageCountyBusinessPark. Tomorrow Valley Communications (f.k.a. Amherst Telephone Company) andSolarus
haveformedapartnershiptoprovidegreaterdigitalservicesthanhaseverbeenofferedbefore.Fiberopticsallowscustomerstoaccessinternetspeedsupto1Gig!Besidesfasterinternet,servicessuchascloudvoicephonesystems,PRIs,andbusinessphonelineswillbeoffered.Bestofall,asasingleprovider,customerswillreceivelocalcustomerserviceandlocaltechnicalsupport.
Accordingtothespring2015issueofBroadbandCommunities,“Fibercangiveentrepreneursthebroadbandinfrastructuretheyneedtoopenaheadquartersoranadditionalofficespace.Innovatorscanusethesupportoffibertolaunchtheirstartups….Fibermeansmoremoneyforacommunityintaxableincomeandhomevalues.”
H&SManufacturing,anexistingSolarusfibercustomer,saidfibernowprovidesthemwithover16timesfasterbroadbandspeed,makingtheirdailytransactionsmuchmoreefficient.Andtheyarepaying20%lesspermonthforthefasterspeed!
TomorrowValleyCommunicationsandSolaruseachhasbeenprovidingtelecommunicationsservicesforover100years.Bothcompaniesareproud,activemembersofthePortageCountyBusinessCouncil.Constructionofthisexcitingventurewillbeginthiscomingspring.
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Physical Therapy Associates,BryanStuettgenrecentlycompletedtheTriggerPointDryNeedlingLevel1withMyopainSeminarsatMarquetteUniversity.Thecourseprovidedindepthknowledgeofthetheoreticalbackgroundofdryneedlingaswellasanunderstandingofhowdryneedlingfitsintothescopeofpracticeofphysicaltherapy.Participantslearntoidentifymyofascialtriggerpointsandknowhowtodiagnosismyofascialpainsyndromealongwiththeuseofdryneedlinginasafeandactivemanner.
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KELLER,Planners,Architects,Builders,aDesign/BuildGeneralContractorwithofficesinWausau,Madison,MilwaukeeandtheFoxCitieswilldesignandbuilda4,638squarefootbuildingadditionforFaulksBrothersConstructionunderthedirectionofKellerProjectManager,DaveStubbsandArchitect,JimStojke.
Owner,RandyFaulks,isbuildingtheadditiontoincreasetheirofficespaceandkeeppacewithgrowingdemand.
LocatedatE3481RoyaltonStreetinWaupaca,constructionwillbegininAprilandisexpectedtobecompletedinJuly,2016
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AttheJanuary27,2016,PortageCountyBusinessCouncil(PCBC)boardmeetingErikCarlson,ExecutiveVicePresidentofEllis Construction,officiallybeganhistermasPresidentofthePortageCountyBusinessCouncil.CarlsonisexcitedabouttheopportunitytohelpthePCBCcontinueprovidingeconomicdevelopmentforlocalbusinessesandpromotionofPortageCountyasaqualityplaceforbusinessestogrowandforpeopletoliveandwork.
Carlsonprovidesbusinessacumenandknowledgefromhisexperienceasco-ownerofEllisConstructionlocatedinStevensPoint.HehasalsoservedasPresidentoftheBoys&GirlsClubofPortageCounty,PresidentoftheStevensPointAreaYMCA,StevensPointMainStreetProgramEconomicRestructuringCommitteeChair,andaboardmemberoftheUWSPBusinessAdvisoryCouncil.Carlsonearnedabachelor’sdegreeinBusinessAdministrationinFinanceandaminorinconstructionmanagementfromtheColoradoStateUniversity.
ThePCBCprovidessupportforlocalbusinessestogrowutilizingavarietyofmethodsincludingmonthlyprogramsforbusinessleaderstolearnwaystogrowtheirbusiness.Theirfocusisbusinessretentionandattractionandemployeeretentionandattraction.ThecouncilfoundationalsoprovidestheLeadershipPortageCountyprogramforindividualstogrowtheirleadershipskillsandexpandtheirknowledgeofPortageCounty.ThePartnersinEducationinitiativeisanotherPCBCFoundationprogramdevelopedtopreparePortageCountygraduatesforemploymentthroughbusiness-educationpartnershipsfocusingonemployabilityskillsandcareerexploration.
business BRIEFS \\The Business Briefs column is an avenue to spotlight noteworthy business and professional accomplishments, recognition and awards among our Business Council members. Submit items of interest, in 100 words or less, to: [email protected] by the 24th of the month prior to the next newsletter issue.
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TheFederalHomeLoanBankofChicago(Bank)ispleasedtoannounceaWisconsinrecipientofits2016CommunityFirst®Awards.TheawardsrecognizeoutstandingachievementsoftheBank’smemberinstitutionsandtheirlocalpartnersastheyworktogethertostrengthentheircommunitiesthroughaffordablehousingandeconomicdevelopmentinitiatives.Awardcategoriesincludepartnership,projectorprogram,pioneer,andemergingleader.Awardwinnersidentifyanonprofitorganizationtoreceiveupto$10,000.
TheemergingleaderawardwaspresentedtoBethBaarofStevensPoint,Wisconsin.Ms.Baarhasdedicatedherselftohelpinglow-incomeseniorsandfamiliesobtainrentalhousingthatisbothaffordableandoffersahighstandardofliving.Throughherowncontinuedpursuitofprofessionaleducationandtraining,sherosefromanentry-levelpositionintheFamilyLiteracyProgramwithCAP Services, Inc.tohercurrentpositionasdirectorofrealestateservices.Overthepasttenyears,BMO Harris Bank (www.bmoharris.com)hasworkedcloselywithCAPServices,Inc.todevelopaffordablerentalhousingforseniorsandfamiliesthroughoutWisconsin.Thispartnership,amongothers,hasresultedinaportfolioofover700unitsofhousing.CAPServices,Inc.wasidentifiedasthenonprofitbeneficiaryofthe$10,000award.
“Today,theFederalHomeLoanBankofChicagowasproudtorecognizethepromiseandaccomplishmentsofanindividualpoisedtobecomealeaderinthenextgenerationofcommunitydevelopers.Herdedicationtoservingtheunderservedwillbenefitcommunitiesforyearstocome.WethankBMOHarrisBankfornominatingMs.Baar,”saidSuziThackston,CommunityInvestmentOfficer,FederalHomeLoanBankofChicago.
“Ms.Baar’srecognitioniswell-deservedashercommitmenttohelpingthoseinneedthroughherworkcanonlybesurpassedbyherpassiontocreatestrongercommunities,”saidPamelaDaniels-Halisi,HeadofCommunityDevelopment,BMOHarrisBank.“ItisourproudhonortoassistwithbringingmoreaffordablerentalhousingtothegreaterWisconsinareaandcollaboratewithMs.Baaralongthejourney.”
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WestBendMutualInsuranceCompanyinWestBend,WI.hasrecentlyannouncedCompass Insurance Services, Inc.inKronenwetterasoneofthecompany’sSilverCircleAgencies.ASilverCircleAgencyisaprestigioushonorgiventothecompany’stop-producingindependentinsuranceagencies.
“We’reverypleasedthatCompassInsuranceisincludedinthisesteemedgroup,”saidDavidNycz,WestBend’sdirectorofsales.“Ofthe1,500agenciesthatrepresentourcompany,only35haveobtainedSilverCirclestatus,soittrulyisanoteworthydistinctiontobeincludedinthisgroup.”
“I’dliketothankWestBendMutualandalltheirassociateswhorecognizedthepartnershipallowingCompassInsuranceServicestoearnthisaward.I’msopleasedwereceivedtheSilverCircleAgencyStatusAward.Receivingthestatusthatonly35agencieshaveobtained,isquiteanhonor.Thisawardisattributedtothededicatedteammemberswhoputourclients’interestsfirst.Withthisphilosophyandcoreprinciple,ithasallowedustoexperiencegrowthwithWestBendMutualandourclientsweserve.Wearesofortunatetoworkwithaninsurancecarrierthatsharesthesamevalueswecarryoutonadailybasis.Mymanythankstoallthepartiesthatmadethishappen.”StatedJohnGuerndt,PresidentofCompassInsurance.
CompassInsuranceServiceshasbeenservingbusinessesandindividualsinCentralWisconsinformorethan20years.Asoneoftheareaslargestindependentinsuranceagencies,CompassInsurancehastheknowledgeandrelationshipsneededtoprovideourcustomerswithcustomizedprotectionatacompetitiveprice.CompassInsuranceisdedicatedtoofferingsuperiorservice,buildinglastingrelationships,andprovidingprotectionwithintegrity.
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TheAspirusHealthFoundationhelditsannualREDEventonFebruary12andraised$44,000tosupportheartandvascularcareatAspirus.
Theevent,heldatJeffersonStreetInn,wasattendedbymorethan220guestsandfeaturedlivemusic,rafflesandauctionsforitemsdonatedbycommunitymembersandbusinesses.Fundsraisedattheeventwill
supportAspirusHeart&Vascularinthreespecificways:
• Research–TheAspirusHeart&Vascularresearchteamhand-picksstudiesandtrialstoaddresshealthneedsofpeoplerighthereinnorthcentralWisconsin.
• Communityeducationandprogramsaimedatpreventingheartdisease.
• Patientassistance–Fundshelpprovidepatientsandfamiliesinfinancialneedwithhousing,transportation,foodandotherbasicneedsthatposebarrierstoaccessingheartcare.
“We’regratefulforourvolunteers,donors,andcommunitypartnerswhosesupportismakingadifferenceinpeople’sliveslocally,”saidKimSmerda,funddevelopmentspecialistfortheAspirusHealthFoundation.“It’sabouthelpingpeopletodaythroughassistance,aswellasinthefuturethrougheducationandresearch.”
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United Way of Portage Countywillholdauditionsforits2016campaignvideofrom6to8p.m.Monday,April4,attheSentryTheaterinStevensPoint.UnitedWayisseekingapproximatelyonedozenchildactorsbetweentheagesof6and10forthevideo,whichwillbeshotatadatetobedeterminedlaterinApril.Thevideoshootwilllastapproximatelytwohours.
“Thisvideowillbeagreatopportunityforkidstoappearinaprofessionallyshotproduction,”saidScottSteuck,UnitedWayofPortageCountyDirectorofCommunicationsandMarketing.“Kidsappearinginthisvideomayalsobecomefamouslocally,asthousandsofpeoplewillseethevideoduringtheUnitedWay2016campaignfromlateAugustthroughearlyDecember.”
Childrenauditioningforthevideoshouldbringapreparedtwo-minutepieceoftheirownchoosing.Inaddition,they’llbeaskedtoreadseverallinesfromthescriptforthe2016video.
“Whilewaitingtoaudition,we’llmakesurethekidsarehavingfunintheauditorium,”saidSteuck.“We’llbeaskingkidsfunnyquestions;havingthemsing,danceandtelljokes;andgivingthemanopportunitytotakecenterstagewithanopenmicrophone.”
Peoplecanpre-registerfortheauditionsbyemailingthechild’sname,parents’/guardians’names,child’sage,address,andaphonenumbertocontactaparent/guardiantoscott@unitedwaypoco.org.RegistrationwillalsobeacceptedattheSentryTheateronApril4startingat5:30p.m.Anadultmustaccompanychildrentotheauditions.Forinformation,[email protected].
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SEEKCareers/Staffing,Inc.,inacollaborationwithMilwaukeeAreaTechnicalCollege(MATC),recentlylaunchedanewGEDtrainingbenefitforitstemporaryemployeesandnewapplicantswhodonotcurrentlyhaveahighschooldiploma.SEEKpaysforclasses,booksandtestingfeesforqualifiedemployees.TheemployeeshavetheoptionofattendingoneoftheMATCcampusesorgettingtheirGEDonline.
“Thegoalofthisprogramistohelpouremployeesachievetheireducationalgoals,withouthavingtofaceacostburdeninordertodoso.Itreallywasano-brainerdecisionforusasacompany,becauseitcanopensomanydoorsforouremployeesintermsofthetypeofemploymentopportunitiesavailabletothem.Thenewopportunitiescanleadtolonger-termemploymentinmoreskilledpositionsthatoftencomewithagreaterwage.Forsome,itcanmeananincreasedearningpotentialofabout$115perweek.That’sprettysignificant,”saidCarolSchneider,CEOandFounderofSEEKCareers/Staffing.
There’snodenyingthatthesocioeconomicimpactofgettingahighschooldiplomaorequivalentGEDisabigdeal.Sobig,thatatSEEKCareers/Staffing,itwasapparenttheneedwasgreat.ThebiggesthurdleforthoseseekingtheopportunitytogettheirGEDwasthecost.Schooltuition,booksandtestingfeescanrunseveralhundreddollarsandwasoftencitedasthenumberonereasonthatindividualshadn’tgottentheirGED’salready.That’swhereSEEKhassteppedintomakeitalittleeasierforthecompany’semployeestogettheGEDtheydesire.
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UNITED STATES OLYMPIAN COMES TO STEVENS POINT
Nearly 200 people came out to hear professional speaker, United States Olympian and former professional football player Johnny Quinn at our Breakfast Conference sponsored by TEC (The Executive Committee of Midwest) and the Portage County Business Council. Johnny’s speech, entitled “Think Like an Olympian” brought a TON of enthusiasm to the room. Special thanks to Johnny Quinn, to all of our
attendees, and to the team at TEC Midwest for helping to make this event a success!
Breakfast held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center The team of Community First Bank
TEC Midwest presents event proceeds check to Junior Achievement of WI – Portage & Wood Counties
Keynote Speaker –Mr. Johnny Quinn
Do you have a small workshop ormeeting that you need space for?
WE CAN HELP!PCBC Foundation room is available
to rent for Members and Non-Members!
• Hold approximately 50 people• Discounted Rates for Members and Non-Profits• Half and Full day rates available• LCD Projector available for renting
Contact Angel Whitehead [email protected] 715-344-1940 for details
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TheAmbassadorsClubofthePortageCountyBusinessCouncilwillbeholdingtheir27thannualgolfouting,BusinessontheGreenonMonday,June6,2016attwohighlyratedWisconsincourses—StevensPointCountryClubandtheSentryWorldGolfCourse.Withover280golfersparticipatingandadditionalbusinessrepresentativesattendingthe
19thHoleNetworkingEvent(aftergolf),the2016eventwillbeagreatenvironmenttoexpandyourcontacts.
Our19thHoleNetworkingEventwillbetakingplaceattheHolidayInnHotel&ConventionCenterbeginningat3:00pmwithapicnicthemedplentifulbuffetstyleservicefeaturing,GrilledBurgers,Bratswithrollsandcondiments,VegetableCrudite,PotatoSalad,FruitSalad,ChipswithFrenchOnionDip,deliciousApplePiefordessert,Coffee,
CashBar,raffleprizes,andawardstoentertainthoseattending.
Youhaveagreatopportunitytobefurtherinvolvedintheeventbytakingadvantageofasponsorship!Don’tmissout!First-Come,First-Served!Hereishowitworks…
2016BusinessontheGreenSponsorshipOpportunities
Diamond Level $1,600 Corporate sponsor of 19th Hole Networking Event• CompanylogoontwobannersprovidedbyBusinessCouncilhungatprominentlocationsat19thHolekkkkkkNetworkingEventandbyregistrationattwocourses• Companylogoon11”x17”signprovidedbyBusinessCouncildisplayedonyourcompanygolfcartsattwo..............courses• Companylogoonregistrationbrochureandeventprogram• ThreemonthsofpromotioninBusinessCouncilnewsletter,TheActiveVoice• CompanylogodisplayedonBusinessontheGreenwebpage(includinga“link”tocompanywebsite)-prominentlocation• Companylogoonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Verbalrecognitionat19thHoleNetworking• Eightgolferpassesat18-holeevent(4ateachlocation)–includesgreenfees,carts,rangeballs,16beverage............ticketsfordomesticbeerorsodaand8lunches• Eightdinnerticketsat19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Acompanyreservedtableforpreferentialseatingat19thHoleNetworkingEvent
Gold Level $850 at Stevens Point Country Club; $950 at SentryWorldCorporate sponsor of one hole at the golf event on one course• Companylogoon24”x36”signprovidedbyBusinessCouncilforholeongolfcourse• Companynameonregistrationbrochureandeventprogram• TwomonthsofpromotioninBusinessCouncilnewsletter,TheActiveVoice• CompanylogodisplayedonBusinessontheGreenwebpage(includinga“link”tocompanywebsite)• Companynameonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Uptotwolunchesforthosestaffingtheholeduringtheouting• Fourgolferpassesat18-holeevent-yourchoiceofcourse–includesgreenfees,carts,rangeballs,8mmmmbeverageticketsfordomesticbeerorsodaand4lunches• Fourdinnerticketsfor19thHoleNetworkingEvent
It’s Time for Some Business on the Green – June 6th
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Gold Level (2) $425 at Stevens Point Country Club; $525 at SentryWorldCorporate Sponsor of one hole at the golf event on one course• Companylogoon24”x36”signprovidedbyBusinessCouncilforholeongolfcourse• Companynameonregistrationbrochureandeventprogram• TwomonthsofpromotioninBusinessCouncilnewsletter,TheActiveVoice• CompanylogodisplayedonBusinessontheGreenwebpage(includinga“link”tocompanywebsite)• Companynameonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Uptotwolunchesforthosestaffingtheholeduringtheouting• Twodinnerticketsfor19thHoleNetworkingEvent
Silver Runner Level $625; or $250 Silver Runner Level (with no golfers) – Only 1 Sponsor Per CourseExclusive Corporate Sponsor of 2 Runner Carts (2 carts per course)• Companylogoon11”x17”signprovidedbyBusinessCouncildisplayedontworunnercartsatonecourse• Companynameonregistrationbrochureandeventprogram• Opportunitytodecoratetworunnercartswithyourcorporatecolors(sponsorpickstheme)• TwomonthsofpromotioninBusinessCouncilnewsletter,TheActiveVoice• CompanynamelistedonBusinessontheGreenwebpage• Companynameonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Twogolferpassesat18-holeevent-includesgreenfees,cart,rangeballs,4beverageticketsfordomesticbeerorsodaand2lunches• Twodinnerticketsfor19thHoleNetworkingEvent
Beverage Cart Sponsors $600Corporate Sponsor of all beverage carts at two courses• CompanylogoondecalsprovidedbyBusinessCouncildisplayedonallbeveragecartsattwocourses• Companynameonallcomplimentarynonalcoholicbeverageticketsattwocourses• Companynameonregistrationbrochureandeventprogram• TwomonthsofpromotioninBusinessCouncilnewsletter,TheActiveVoice• CompanynamelistedonBusinessontheGreenwebpage• Companynameonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Twogolferpassesat18-holeevent-includesgreenfees,cart,rangeballs,4beverageticketsfordomesticbeerorsodaand2lunches• Twodinnerticketsfor19thHoleNetworkingEvent
Lunch Sponsors $600Corporate Sponsor of Luncheon at two courses• Companylogoon24”x36”signprovidedbyBusinessCouncilfordisplayatSnackShopsattwocourses• Companylogoadvertisedwitheachgolferlunchattwocourses• Companynameonregistrationbrochureandeventprogram• TwomonthsofpromotioninBusinessCouncilnewsletter,TheActiveVoice• CompanynamelistedonBusinessontheGreenwebpage• Companynameonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Twogolferpassesat18-holeevent-includesgreenfees,cart,rangeballs,4beverageticketsfordomesticbeerorsodaand2lunches• Twodinnerticketsfor19thHoleNetworkingEvent
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Exclusive Putting Contest Sponsor $350 Corporate sponsor of Putting Contest on one courseSponsorwillberesponsibletostafftheholeduringoutingandprovideprizevaluedataminimumof$50• Companylogoon24”x36”signprovidedbyBusinessCouncilforputtingholeongolfcourse• Companynameonregistrationbrochureandeventprogram• OnemonthofpromotioninBusinessCouncilnewsletter,TheActiveVoice• CompanynamelistedonBusinessontheGreenwebpage• Companynameonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Onelunchforpersonstaffingtheputtingholeduringtheouting• Onedinnerticketfor19thHoleNetworkingEvent
Hole In One Sponsors $300Corporate sponsor of Hole in One Contest on one courseValueofprizeandcostofinsurancemustbeprovided• Companylogoon24”x36”signprovidedbyBusinessCouncilforholeongolfcourse• Companynameonregistrationbrochureandeventprogram• OnemonthofpromotioninBusinessCouncilnewsletter,TheActiveVoice• CompanynamelistedonBusinessontheGreenwebpage• Companynameonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Uptotwolunchesforthosestaffingtheholeduringtheouting• Twogolferpassesat18-holeeventifproductamountvalues$10,000ormore–yourchoiceofcourse,kkkkkkkincludesgreenfees,cart,rangeballs,4beverageticketsfordomesticbeerorsodaand2lunches• Twodinnerticketsfor19thHoleNetworkingEvent
Hole Event Prize Sponsors Corporate donation of prize(s) for special event games on golf course(s)• Companynameonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandsignageatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Verbalrecognitionat19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Buyonegetonefreegolferpassat18-holeeventifproductamountvalues$1,000ormore-includesgreenkkkkkkfees,cart,rangeballs,4beverageticketsfordomesticbeerorsoda,2lunchesand2dinnerticketsfor19thkkkkkkHoleNetworkingEvent
RafflePrizeSponsorsCorporatedonationofprize(s)forBusinessontheGreenraffle• Companynamedisplayedwithdonatedraffleprize(s)atthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Companynameonraffleticket(mustmeetprintdeadline)• Companynameonsignsduringtheeventattwocoursesandatthe19thHoleNetworkingEvent• Companynameoneventprogramifproductamountvalues$1,000ormore• Buyonegetonefreegolferpassat18-holeeventifproductamountvalues$1,000ormore-includesgreenkkkkkkfees,cart,rangeballs,4beverageticketsfordomesticbeerorsoda,2lunchesand2dinnerticketsfor19thkkkkkkHoleNetworkingEvent
Thisopportunityforsponsorshipisonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.Toconfirmyoursponsorship,pleasecontact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or [email protected] by Friday, April 8, 2016. We appreciate your consideration and support of this event. Foursome registrations are also available NOW! Due to limited space for single and double golfers, start planningyourfoursomessoon.Coursesfillonafirst-come-first-servedbasis.
Click here to register NOW for the Stevens Point Country Club for $130 per personSentryWorld - SOLD OUT
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LEADERSHIP PORTAGE COUNTY
MARCH 17, 2016 LPC SESSION REVIEW
Topic: Environment & StewardshipSession Review from Mark & Jenny
The March session of LPC Focused on the environment and energy use. We spent the morning at Wisconsin Public Service. Wendy Mitch began the morning with a continuation of her presentations on Mindset. Kelly Zagrzebski and Gary Oudenhoven gave us an overview of Wisconsin Public Service. Next up we heard from Christine Mechenich on groundwater issues. Christine and her son Dan used a groundwater model to illustratehowcontaminantsaffectthegroundwater.Wespentthe afternoon at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association where we learned about solar and renewable energies and took
a tour. We also learned about Portage County Parks from Gary Speckmann and ended our day with an activity in building consensus led by Nathan Sandwick. It was a packed day of programming and we’re already looking forward to the April session on Health and Wellness.
Save the Date: PCBCF Annual Spring Celebration (LPC Graduation) is Tuesday, May 3rdfrom 5:00-8:30 PM at Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center.
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FormoreinformationregardingLeadershipPortageCounty,PartnersInEducationorWorkforceDevelopmentcontactKaylaRombalski,DirectorofTalentDevelopment,[email protected].
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Partners in Education (PIE) is in need of volunteers for two upcoming Reality Shop events. Can you help? Volunteers are needed for two dates and various times (see below for details). If interested, please contact Kayla Rombalski at [email protected]. Let her know which date and shift you are available for.
Thursday, April 7
At SPASH for SPASH HS Students Library, 2nd Floor
• Shift1:10:26am-12:17pm• LUNCH(providedforallvolunteers)• Shift2:1:07-2:58pm
Friday, April 29
AtMSTC(DowntownStevensPoint)forAmherst,Rosholt,Tri-CountyHSStudentsCommunity Engagement RoomRefreshments & lunch provided throughout the day.
• Shift1:9:00-10:30am• Shift2:11:00am-12:30pm• Shift3:1:00-2:30pm
What does a Reality Shop volunteer do, you ask?Check out these FAQ’s for more information.
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UPCOMING TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
APRIL EVENTS
Leadership Portage County Committee MeetingApril 5, 2016 from 8:00-9:30 AM
Partners In Education (PIE) Committee MeetingApril 6, 2016 from 7:30-8:30 AM
PIE Reality Shop @ SPASH {VOLUNTEER HERE!}April 7, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Career Exploration Day @ Rosholt High SchoolApril 8, 2016 from 12:00 – 3:30 PM
Campus to Community Talent Showcase Event with UWSP @ SentryWorld April 19, 2016 from 3:30 – 7:00 PM
Leadership Portage County April Session on Health and Wellness @ Adventure 212 Fitness & Wellness SpaApril 21, 2016 from 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM
Wisconsin Young Professionals Week 2016April 23 – 30, 2016, Stevens Point Event Calendar
Reality Shops & MSTC + UWSP Campus Tours for Rosholt, Tri-County, and Tomorrow River High Schools @ MSTC + UWSP {VOLUNTEER HERE!}April 29, 2016 from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
May 2016 PCBCF Annual Spring Celebration @ Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center (May 3, 2016 from 5:00 - 8:30 PM)
Girls in Technology & Engineering for Girl Scouts @ MSTC (May TBD, 2016 from 1:00 - 5:00 PM)
MarkYourCalendars!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!VolunteersarestillneededtohelpwithPIEprogrammingforthisschoolyear.PleaseseethePartnersinEducationVolunteerFormHEREforalistofwaysyoucanshareyourtalentsandgifts!
Planonmaking2016theyeartonetwork,honeyourleadershipskills,andgivebacktothecommunitythroughLeadershipPortageCounty.Theprogramdatesbelowwill
helpyouplanaroundtheLPCsessions.
The2016/2017 LPC brochureisavailablebyclickingHERE,andtheapplicationforthe2016-2017programisavailable
HERE.
2016-2017 LPC DatesAugust18&19,2016(OpeningRetreat)–HistoryofPortage
County
September15,2016–Business,Industry&Technology
October20,2016-Agribusiness
November17,2016–Government&Community
December15,2016–Human&PublicServices
January19,2017–LegalSystem
February16,2017–Education&WorkforceDevelopment
March16,2017–EconomicDevelopment&Infrastructure
April20,2017–Health,Wellness&CommunityService
May2,2017-SpringCelebration
May18,2017–PuttingKnowledgeintoAction
MAKE A COMMITMENT TO ATTEND OR SEND SOMEONE TO LPC IN 2016/2017
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May June July August
January February March April
September October November December
201613- Business X-Change26- Business-Education Forum27- Annual Dinner
2- National Job Shadow Day3- Circuit Court Judge Candidate Forum10- Business X-Change10- UWSP Focus group11- New ERA Workshop15- Business After Hours18- SalesNet
9- Business X-Change9- Post Secondary Night14- American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet17- SalesNet21- Business After Hours22- Keynote Conference22- Business Education Forum
7- PIE Reality Shop8- Career Exploration Day13- Business X-Change14- Women in Business18- Business After Hours19- UWSP Talent Showcase28- SalesNet29- PIE Reality Shop
6- Business on the Green8- Business X-Change15- Business Education Summit16- SalesNet 20- Business After Hours22- LPC Alumni Empty Bowls Painting 23- Women in Business
3- Annual Spring Celebration 6- Small Business Breakfast 11- Business X-Change16- Business After Hours19- SalesNet
Girls in Technology & Engineering
13- Business X-Change18- Business After Hours21- SalesNet
LPC EventPortage County Job Fair
10- Business X-Change15- Business After Hours18- SalesNet
9- Business X-Change14- Business After Hours17- SalesNet
Talent Showcase
12- Business X-Change17- Business After Hours20- SalesNet28- Wines on the World
14- Business X-Change15- SalesNet19- Business After Hours22- Women in Business
Ag TourLPC Fall PicnicBusiness Education Forum
8- Women in Business 14- Business X-Change15- SalesNet19- Business After Hours
CTE ShowcaseGirls in TechnologyPIE Reality Shop
See the reverse side for details and contact information
EVENTS
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APRIL 20164 BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING, 7:30AM, PCBC6 AMBASSADOR CLUB RIBBON CUTTING, 3PM, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE SERVICES7 AMBASSADORS CLUB MEETING, 8:00AM, PCBC7 PIE REALITY SHOP, 9:00 AM, SPASH8 CAREER EXPLORATION DAY, 9:OO AM, ROSHOLT HS13 BUSINESS X-CHANGE, 7:30-8:30AM, PCBC14 WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON & FASHION SHOW, 11:15AM-1:00PM, HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER19 UWSP TALENT SHOWCASE,3:30 PM, UWSP18 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, 5:00-7:00PM, INVESTORS COMMUNITY BANK28 SALESNET MEETING, 11:45AM-1:00PM, PCBC29 PIE REALITY SHOP, 9:00 AM, MSTCMAY 20166 SMALL BUSINESS BREAKFAST, 7:15-9:00AM, STEVENS POINT COUNTRY CLUB
meetings & other DATES \\Executive BoardErik Carlson-President,EllisConstructionCompanyKen Erler -VicePresident,SentryInsuranceDoug Ballweg-Treasurer/Secretary,DeltaDentalofWisconsinLorraine Avery-MemberatLarge,AssociatedBankLisaSobczak-MemberatLarge,ABREmploymentServicesKeith Pilger- PastPresident,AndersonO’BrienTodd Kuckkahn-ExecutiveDirector,PortageCountyBusinessCouncil
Board of DirectorsRay Ackerlund- SkywardTom Altmann-AltmannConstructionCompanyLee Bush- StevensPointAreaPublicSchoolsTom Davies-VillageofPloverPattyDreier-PortageCountyExecutiveDavid Eckmann-UniversityofWisconsin-StevensPointJim Firminhac-WoodTrustBankJames Gifford-PortageCountyBoardO. Phillip Idsvoog -PortageCountyBoardMike James-SentryWorldDeb Marten-MartenMachiningCherrie Marti-MinistrySaintMichael’sHospitalDerek Nest-CliftonLarsonAllenRichardO’Sullivan-Mid-StateTechnicalCollegeJeremie Pavelski -HeartlandFarmsInc.Jeff Salewske-StevensPointBreweryDawn Thrun-InternationalBankofAmherstMike Wiza-CityofStevensPointWard Wolff-FirstWeberGroupRealtorsKelly Zagrzebski-WisconsinPublicServiceCorporationRobertWorth-TheWorthCompany(DirectorEmeritus)
Board AdvisorsSaraBrish-StevensPointAreaConvention&VisitorsBureauVolker Gaul -Mid-StateTechnicalCollegeDan Mahoney-VillageofPloverMichaelOstrowski-CityofStevensPoint
2016 pcbc / foundation board of DIRECTORS \\
PCBC / Foundation StaffTodd Kuckkahn - Executive Director
Karen Schanock - Director of Programs & Events
Kayla Rombalski- Director of Talent Development
Kari Thompson - Director of Operations
Tonya Kowalski - Director of Business Engagement
Angel Whitehead -Marketing Communications Manager
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