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upcoming EVENTS \\ 2013 Business | Consumer MarketPlace March 4 - 8, 2013
» RESERVE A BOOTH » GET VIP TICKETS » REGISTER FOR THE CORPRATE CULTURE PANEL & JOHN MCHUGH (03.04.13) » REGISTER FOR BRUCE MOORHOUSE (03.05.13) » REGISTER FOR SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE (03.05.13) » REGISTER FOR JON STETSON (03.06.13) » REGISTER FOR THE JOB FAIR (03.07.13) » REGISTER FOR SARA LASCHEVER, SPEAKER (03.08.13)
American Ag Appreciation Banquet Monday, March 11, 2013 \\ 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm UW-Stevens Point, Dreyfus University Center – Alumni Room 1015 Reserve Street | Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013 \\ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482
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Monday, March 18, 2013 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pacelli High School 1301 Maria Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 \\ 11:15 am - 1:00 pm SentryWorld - Highcourt 601 North Michigan Avenue | Stevens Point, WI 54481
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03.04.13 - 03.08.13 The 2013 Business l Consumer MarketPlace is almost here and it’s bigger & better than ever! The MarketPlace Committee has coordinated a line-up of programs and events that provides something for everyone. Find out for yourself order your VIP Pass or event tickets now!
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$20 / VIP Pass - PCBC Member $40 / VIP Pass - Prospective Member As we close in on the week’s events and with limited VIP Passes available, the sooner you get your pass, the better. Purchasing a VIP Pass is the best $20 you’ll spend investing in yourself and your business. The pass is your admission to all the events including Monday evening, Tuesday morning, Wednesday evening and Friday morning.
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March 4, 2013 \\ 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm UWSP, Dreyfus University Center - Laird Room
JOHN MCHUGH, KEYNOTE SPEAKER March 4, 2013 \\ 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm UWSP, Dreyfus University Center - Laird Room
BRUCE MOORHOUSE, AM KEYNOTE
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March 5, 2013 \\ 7:30 am - 9:00 am UWSP, Dreyfus University Center - Theater
SOCIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE
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AMERICAN AG APPRECIATION BANQUET 03.11.13 \\ 6:00 PM - 8:45 PM UWSP - ALUMNI ROOM » REGISTER ITINERARY \\ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm \\ Social, Cash Bar, Complimentary Hors d’ oeuvres 7:00 pm -8:15 pm \\ Dinner & Keynote Presentation with University Dining Service Catering and Kayla Kack, State FFA President
8:15 pm - 8:45 pm \\ Awards with Master of Ceremonies Charlie Thomas from NRG Media UWSP - DUC, Alumni Room 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens Point, WI Parking Available in Lot R Cost \\ $25 person See AG BANQUET/Page 3
CHECK OUT THIS MEMBER BENEFIT! Looking to meet - get to know - network - refer business – share leads and/or sales tips build relationships - with other businesses? We invite you to attend one of our SalesNet luncheon meetings.
WHAT IS SALESNET? A sales-oriented group comprised of area sales professionals and business owners, meeting once a month to share referrals, leads and sales tips.
THE GOAL SalesNet is designed to provide a non-competitive atmosphere in which business
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 03.18.13 \\ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM » REGISTER » MAP HOST \\ Pacelli High School 1301 Maria Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481
relationships can develop into a referral network for the benefit of all members.
MEETINGS SalesNet luncheon meetings are held from 11:45 am to 1:00 pm on the third Thursday of the month (except March and December) at the Portage County Business Council office. Reservations in advance are required. At each meeting members should come prepared to share a sales tip or lead. Sales tips vary from a suggestion regarding successful phone sales tactics to a contact who may be interested in the products or services of a group member. Leads might comprise of a new business coming to town, an expansion or new ownership.
LUNCH A delicious lunch prepared by Rockman’s Catering is provided at your expense ($8.25). QUESTIONS For more infomation, please contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or at kschanoc@ portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\
2012-13 PLATINUM PIE INVESTORS Thank you to those who are supporting Partners in Education. Your support is greatly appreciated. \\\\\
Enjoy complimentary hor d’oeuvres, refreshments, and door prize giveaways. Tours of the facility will also be available. No Cost to attend! Pre-registration is appreciated. Please RSVP by Friday, March 15, 2013. \\\\\
advertise with US \\ Be a part of our newsletter, by advertising with us! » CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO For questions, please contact Heather at 715-344-1940 or admin@portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\
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: admin@portagecountybiz.com by the 24th of the month prior to the next newsletter issue.
ABR Employment Services announced today it has been named to Inavero’s 2013 Best of Staffing™ lists of award winners. Presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, the fourth annual Best of Staffing lists provide the only statistically valid, objective, service quality benchmarks in the industry and reveal which staffing agencies are delivering exceptional service to their clients and the permanent and temporary employees for whom they find jobs. This year’s lists highlight a growing divide among the industry’s leaders and laggards, and identifies ABR Employment Services as one of the best staffing agencies for companies and job candidates to call when they are in need. \\\\\ Associated Builders and Contractors the Wisconsin Chapter has recognized the St. Paul Catholic Church of Mosinee with a Silver Award as a 2012 Project of Distinction for the Doors/Windows Glass specialty trades category. The glass work was done by Tri-City Glass & Door, Inc. of Appleton and included arches, circles, and half-moon shaped framing and glass. The architect was blue design group, llc of Hortonville and the general contractor
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was Ellis Stone Construction Company of Stevens Point. The building has received the 2012 Associated General Contractors BUILD Wisconsin Award and the 2012 Wisconsin Masonry Alliance Excellence in Clay Award. \\\\\ TMA+Peritus (TMA+P), with offices in Wausau and Madison, hauled in eight ADDY® Awards in the competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation Madison Chapter (AAFMadison). Hundreds of entries were submitted from the Milwaukee and Madison markets for the national competition recognizing advertising excellence. Advertising experts from Chicago and St. Louis judged the competition. \\\\\ Unitel, Inc. is excited to introduce their new Administrative Assistant/Project Coordinator, Kathy Tonn. Prior to this position, Kathy worked primarily in the Real Estate industry for many years as a licensed appraiser, licensed salesperson and in an administrative role. Kathy is originally from the Chicago-land area but has called the Fox Cities her home for 25+ years.
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\\\\\ Kevin and Beth McBride of All American Cleaning & Restoration are excited to announce their conversion into a PuroClean Franchise. The McBride’s, now of PuroClean Restoration Professionals, offer the same quality services for water and fire restoration, and mold remediation services. They also continue to be the area’s top carpet and upholstery cleaning company. \\\\\ Pat Wesenberg, President of Central City Credit Union, has been named Chair of the Board of Directors for the Credit Union National Association, the trade association representing 95 million consumers who cooperatively own their financial institution. In this role Pat will continue what has been decades of strong consumer advocacy; credit unions save their account holders upwards of $6.4 billion annually in the form of higher rates on savings accounts, lower rates on loans and lower and fewer fees for financial services. \\\\\
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JON STETSON, KEYNOTE ENTERTAINER
PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING FFA SENIORS TO BE AWARDED TO \\
March 6, 2013 \\ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm SentryWorld Sports Complex
• Mike Sankey – Amherst High School • Erin Wierzba – Rosholt High School • Kate Laskowski – Stevens Point Area Senior High School
SCHMOOZA PALOOZA
AGRI-BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIPS TO BE AWARDED TO \\
March 6, 2013 \\ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm SentryWorld Sports Complex
PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO AGRICULTURE AWARD \\
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» CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS JOB FAIR
» CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO March 7, 2013 \\ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm SentryWorld Tennis Courts 2, 4 & 6
BUSINESS EXPO
» RESERVE A BOOTH March 7, 2013 \\ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm SentryWorld Tennis Court 2, 4 & 6
KEYNOTE SPEAKER, SARA LASCHEVER March 8, 2013 \\ 10:00 am - 11:30 am UWSP, Dreyfus University Center - Alumni Room Cost: This event is free, but seats are limited and reservations required. If you purchase a VIP pass, your pass includes a ticket for Friday’s presentation. If you don’t have a VIP Pass, free tickets for this event can be reserved by calling Dorothy Snyder at 715-346-3861.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS \\
• Brian Hoffman, Amherst • Mike Sankey, Amherst
• Paul Clasen, Retiree of Rural Mutual Insurance The Portage County Business Council is pleased to announce Ms. Kayla Hack as keynote speaker for the banquet. Her presentation will be “Growing Talents: Youth in Agriculture”. At the event Kayla will share her love of agriculture and the importance of the next generation of leaders. Kayla Hack is a 2011 graduate from East Troy, Wisconsin. She served as Wisconsin FFA’s State Vice President in 2011-2012, covering the southeastern part of the state and traveling with her team. In June 2012, Kayla was re-elected to serve Wisconsin’s 19,000 FFA members as the State FFA President and team leader. Her responsibilities include visiting schools, provide leadership workshops and presentations. In addition, she is an advocate for FFA and agricultural education in the media and government. State Officers travel approximately 280 days out of the year, for Kayla that will total 560 days plus on the road the last two years. In the fall Kayla will attend Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa for agricultural missions and agricultural education. Her hope is to teach in the US and overseas in a poor or developing country. She credits much of her personal growth to FFA and youth groups. Don’t miss this event where Kaya will enlighten all in attendance! Business Council members and their guests are invited to attend the 2013 American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet. We will also recognize several individuals who have contributed to the success of agri-business in Portage County. For questions contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or by email at kschanoc@ portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\
SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR FRIEND OF SMALL BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARDS » REGISTER FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS BREAKFAST The Portage County Business Council invites you to nominate a business or businessperson for one of the prestigious 2013 Awards. Nominations are being sought for the Friend of Small Business and Entrepreneur of the Year. Both awards will be presented at the Small Business Breakfast on Friday, May 3, 2013.
» CLICK HERE FOR THE FRIEND OF SMALL BUSINESS NOMINATION FORM » CLICK HERE FOR THE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR NOMINATION FORM \\\\\
Your nominations are due by Friday, March 8, 2013. Self nominations are encouraged. For more information on these awards, please contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\
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a bit about OUR NEWEST MEMBERS \\ ABEL COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION LLC \\ TYLER ABEL Plover \\ 715-321-3149 \\ tyler2126@gmail.com www.abelcomplete.com \\ Join Date \\ 02.15.2013
HEARTLAND HOSPICE SERVICES \\ SUZY CHICOINE Stevens Point \\ 715-344-4541 \\ schicoine@hcr-manorcave.com www.hcr-manorcare.com/services/hospice.aspx Join Date \\ 02.22.2013
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. March features a business that begins with the letter “O”.
OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, INC. (ODC) 1191 Huntington Ave. \\ Wisconsin Rapids, WI 715-424-2712 \\ www.odcinc.com \\ jleopold@odcinc.com Join Date \\ 01.06.2003
KRISTIN’S RIVERWALK FOOD & SPIRITS \\
WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY \\
KRISTIN MERTES
Throughout all of Opportunity Development Centers’ 47 years of operation, we have been a “business with a mission”: to empower people with disabilities to achieve their work and life goals.
Stevens Point \\ 715-341-8178 \\Kristinsriverwalk@gmail.com http://kristinsriverwalk.com \\ Join Date \\ 02.25.2013
MIDSTATE INDEPENDENT LIVING CONSULTANTS, INC. \\ JENNY FASULA Stevens Point \\ 715-343-7980 \\ jfasula@milc-inc.org www.milc-inc.org \\ Join Date \\ 02.01.2013
POINT INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC \\ JOE MAYER, JR. Plover \\ 715-544-4665 \\ joe.mayer@pointagency.com www.pointagency.com \\ Join Date \\ 02.25.2013
T.D. FISCHER GROUP \\ DAN SMITH Wausau \\ 715-848-4104 \\ inquiry@tdfischer.com www.tdfischer.com \\ Join Date \\ 01.03.2013
ABOUT Founded in 1997, TD Fisher Group has grown to become one of the nation’s leading display and exhibit design manufacturing companies. We provide innovative, end-to-end display and exhibit solutions from design conception to manufacturing; including the project coordination to manage your project from start to finish, fulfillment services including delivery, set up, installation, and toll-free customer service during and after the project. Our full-service solution includes 3D rendering, large format graphics printing and laminating, interactive touch-screen kiosks, warehousing, fulfillment programs, portable displays, screen printing and much more.
TARGET STORE \\ JAIME MAYER
Partnering with businesses through the Business Council has been the key to ODC’s success in two ways: • By creating employment opportunities within our facilities - ODC offers outsourcing services that complement business goals and create employment opportunities for the people we serve. When businesses have project needs in packaging, assembly, bindery, mailing services, fulfillment, distribution, wood processing and more, they turn to ODC because of our flexibility, responsiveness, quality, and customized solutions. • By creating employment opportunities in the community - In 2012, a total of 131 businesses partnered with ODC to provide job opportunities for people with disabilities at their locations. We have candidates who can fill traditional parttime or full-time jobs; but more often, our people are looking for a job that is
ODC
Stevens Point \\ 715-341-8790 \\ jaime.mayer@target.com www.target.com \\ Join Date \\ 02.07.2013
THE LITTLE ONLINE MARKETING COMPANY \\ KATY BAILEY Nelsonville \\ 715-498-3471 \\ katyhbailey@gmail.com Join Date \\ 02.01.2013
THE MCKENZIE GROUP, LLC \\ KEN MCKENZIE Stevens Point \\ 715-544-0189 \\ kenmckenzieTMG@charter.net Join Date \\ 02.12.2013
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just a few hours per week, where they are performing only certain critical parts of a traditional job description. When employers hire through ODC, they can count on our team to thoughtfully match the person’s skills to the employer’s needs. We provide job coaching and ongoing support for as long as needed to ensure the job is working out for both the employer and employee. Businesses are vital partners in creating work opportunities both in our facilities and in the community, and the Business Council helps us make those connections. They have proven to be valuable in helping us stay connected – that’s why we continue to renew our membership each year. Thank you to the Portage County Business Council for keeping the Central Wisconsin business community engaged and connected, and for giving us the opportunity to be “partners” in their mission. \\\\\
SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE 03.13.13 \\ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PCBC - FOUNDATION ROOM » REGISTER TOPIC SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES FOR THE ASTUTE EMPLOYER: MANAGING THE EXPLOSION! presented by Attorney, Brian G. Formella – Partner with the Anderson O’Brien Law Firm
Brian Formella SPONSOR \\
Whether it is Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or any other so-called social media e-forum, there is an explosion in the use of such sites within the
last 5 years. Public and private sector employers need to be aware of how recent federal rulings concerning an employer’s efforts to regulate social media usage by employees may be contrary to state or federal law. At this X-Change participants will hear about these key points: > Why is it important for an employer to consider drafting a social media usage policy? > Federal & State laws that impact social media polices. > When is too much information about a job candidate “too much”?
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER \\ Brian Formella graduated from Marquette University with B.A. degrees in English and Economics and from Marquette University Law School with honors. After graduating, he was a Law Clerk to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Louis J. Ceci. His areas of practice include employment and labor law, municipal law, environmental law, real estate and general business law. Brian has a strong legal background in employment, labor and municipal law. He works with employers to establish sound employment practices. He has also aggressively defended employers against discrimination accusations.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS 03.21.13 \\ 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM SENTRYWORLD SPORTS CENTER HIGHCOURT » REGISTER » CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM TOPIC GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE presented by Casey Nick, Business Development Manager for Samuels Group | Environments
Casey Nick PRESENTING SPONSOR \\
> Continental Breakfast served > No cost to attend, the value of the information may be priceless! \\\\\
THANK YOU FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE With the Job Fair and Business Expo just a week away, the 2013 Business l Consumer MarketPlace committee organized a day-long event on February 12 that included sessions on resume writing and mock interviews. The events, held at the Portage County Public Library, were free and open to the public. Tim Solinger, owner of Great Impressions Resume Service, LLC conducted 2 sessions on resume writing as well as one-on-one resume critiques throughout the afternoon. At the same time, a host of volunteers spent time coaching individuals interested in improving their interview skills. For some attendees, this was the first time in 20+ years they were drafting a resume and preparing to interview. Many noted their appreciation for the confidential one-on-one resume critiques and interview sessions as it gave them direction on where to start and suggestions for next steps. On behalf of the Portage County Business Council and the 2013 Business l Consumer MarketPlace committee, thank you to the following individuals for volunteering their time to help others: Anne Mathson \\ Manpower Brandon Rathke \\ Northwestern Mutual Dan Beighley \\ Wisconsin Public Service Diane Weiler \\ North Central WI Workforce Development Board Joe Swetich \\ Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C. Michael Hillmer \\ Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C. Nyra Lind \\ ABR Employment Services Roz Clark \\ Stevens Point Area YMCA Shannon Lewis \\ Lands’ End Tim Solinger \\ Great Impressions Resume Service, LLC See you at the Job Fair and Business Expo on March 7 at the SentryWorld Sports Complex. \\\\\
ITINERARY Registration & Networking \\ 11:15 am Welcome \\ 11:30 am Lunch \\ 11:45 am Guest Speaker, Casey Nick \\ 12:15 pm Door Prize Giveaways & Closing \\ 1:00 pm
COST \\ $22 / person for PCBC Members $30 / person for Prospective PCBC Members
OTHER WOMEN IN BUSINESS EVENTS THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013 Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center Presenting Sponsor \\ Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 UWSP – Dreyfus University Center – Alumni Room Presenting Sponsor \\ Arts Alliance of Portage County
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013 Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall with Rockman’s Catering Presenting Sponsor \\ Wisconsin Public Service Corporation \\\\\
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INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGIES THAT IMPROVE HEALTH & WELLNESS When most people think of Delta Dental, they think “dental plans.” And, indeed, Delta Dental provides employers around the nation with dental plans and assistance in administering their programs and reporting systems — in essence, helping employers improve efficiencies that ensure quality dental care. But there’s much more to Delta Dental. According to Dr. Frederick Eichmiller, Vice President and Science Officer at Delta Dental of Wisconsin in Stevens Point, they’re leading the way in developing tools that leverage the power of regional health information exchanges - exchanges that have the potential to improve health and wellness programs and patient care.
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BUSINESS XPANSION JOURNAL FEATURES PORTAGE COUNTY » CLICK HERE TO READ MORE Portage County is included in the March issue of Business Xpansion Journal: Wisconsin Reworks its Business Environment. \\\\\
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REALITY SHOP HELPS ST. PETERS STUDENTS LEARN TO BALANCE A BUDGET! Reality Shop, a cooperative program between the PCBC Foundation and the schools in Portage County, helps students in both Middle School and High School learn the challenges of balancing a family’s monthly budget. At St. Peter’s, the students study potential careers and are given a salary based on their career choice. Then they ‘shop’ for all of the essentials necessary for a family and must create a balanced budget by living within their means. It’s a great opportunity for the students to learn the challenges and rewards of family finances. Special thanks to Sandi Litchfield from St Peters who coordinated the activities at the school and to all of the parents and community volunteers who helped make the day a success! \\\\\
2013 POWER BREAKFAST EVENTS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE!
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AUGUST 27, 2013 & NOVEMBER 19, 2013 An opportunity is available to Business Council members wishing to play a greater role in our POWER Breakfast Events.
One MBA. Two paths. Professional or Executive.
Events will be held at Business Council member restaurant/site provider from 7:15 -9:00 am. Presenters will be individuals who have an impact on issues important to top-level business executives.
Thinking about getting your MBA? Discover UW Oshkosh’s accredited MBA Program paths: • Part-time Professional MBA • Saturday Executive MBA
PRESENTING LEVEL SPONSORSHIP - $250 • Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor of the Event (Only 1 Sponsor Per Event) • Display space with 8’ table at event • Company logo displayed on POWER Breakfast webpage (including a “link” to company website) – prominent location • Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker • Company name and logo on all event marketing materials including registration flyer, newsletter and event program • Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor on all emails to over 1300 member contacts • Registration list of attendees • 1 complimentary ticket to event • A company reserved table for preferential seating at POWER Breakfast event
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity at an affordable cost. Act Fast! To secure your sponsorship contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@ portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\
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Choose the path that fits your level of experience, career goals and time commitment. Visit uwosh.edu/go/mba, call 920-424-3199 or call toll-free 800-633-1430. Holly Brenner, BBA ‘98, MBA ‘09 Director of Marketing & Business Development Agnesian HealthCare, Fond du Lac
IT’S TIME FOR SOME BUSINESS ON THE GREEN • Up to two lunches for those staffing the hole during the outing • Two dinner tickets for 19th Hole Networking Event
The Ambassadors Club of the Portage County Business Council will be holding their annual golf outing, Business on the Green on Monday, June 3, 2013 at two highly rated Wisconsin courses—Stevens Point Country Club and the Wisconsin River Golf Club. With over 280 golfers participating and additional business representatives attending the 19th Hole Networking Event (after golf), the 2013 event will be a great environment to expand your contacts.
BEVERAGE CART SPONSORS - $600 (ONLY 2 REMAIN)
You have a great opportunity to be further involved in the event by taking advantage of a sponsorship! Don't miss out! Limited Sponsorships Remain! Here is how it works…
2013 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES DIAMOND LEVEL SOLD OUT Corporate sponsor of 19 Hole Networking Event th
Special Thanks to:
Corporate sponsor of one hole at the golf event on one course with golfer passes • Company logo on 24”x 36” sign provided by Business Council for hole on golf course • Company name on registration brochure & event program • Two months of promotion in PCBC newsletter, The Active Voice • Company logo displayed on Business on the Green webpage (including a "link" to company website) • Company name on signs during the event at two courses and at the 19th Hole Networking Event • Up to two lunches for those staffing the hole during the outing • Four golfer passes at 18-hole event - your choice of course – includes green fees, carts, 8 nonalcoholic beverage tickets and 4 lunches • Four dinner tickets for 19th Hole Networking Event
LUNCH SPONSORS $600 (ONLY 3 REMAIN) Corporate Sponsor of Luncheon at two courses • Company logo on 24”x 36” sign provided by Business Council for display at Snack Shops at two courses • Company logo advertised with each golfer lunch at two courses • Company name on registration brochure & event program • 2 months of promotion in PCBC newsletter, The Active Voice • Company name listed on Business on the Green webpage • Company name on signs during the event at two courses and at the 19th Hole Networking Event • Two golfer passes at 18-hole event - includes green fees, cart, 4 nonalcoholic beverage tickets & 2 lunches • Two dinner tickets for 19th Hole Networking Event
EXCLUSIVE PUTTING CONTEST SPONSOR - $350 (ONLY 1 REMAINS) Corporate sponsor of Putting Contest on one course Sponsor will be responsible to staff the hole during outing and provide prize valued at a minimum of $50 • Company logo on 24”x 36” sign provided by Business Council for putting hole on golf course • Company name on registration brochure and event program • One month of promotion in Business Council newsletter, The Active Voice • Company name listed on Business on the Green webpage • Company name on signs during the event at two courses and at the 19th Hole Networking Event • One lunch for person staffing the putting hole during the outing • One dinner ticket for 19th Hole Networking Event
HOLE IN ONE SPONSORS SOLD OUT
GOLD LEVEL (2) - $400
Corporate sponsor of Hole in One Contest on one course
Corporate Sponsor of one hole at the golf event on one course – no golfer passes • Company logo on 24”x 36” sign provided by Business Council for hole on golf course • Company name on registration brochure and event program • Two months of promotion in Business Council newsletter, The Active Voice • Company logo displayed on Business on the Green webpage (including a "link" to company website) • Company name on signs during the event at two courses and at the 19th Hole Networking Event
HOLE EVENT PRIZE SPONSORS Corporate donation of prize(s) for special event games on golf course(s) • Company name on signs during the event at 2 courses and signage at the 19th Hole Networking Event • Verbal recognition at 19th Hole Networking Event • Buy one get one free golfer pass at 18-hole event if product amount values $1,000 or more - includes green fees, cart, 4 nonalcoholic beverage tickets, 2 lunches & 2 dinner tickets for 19th Hole Networking Event
Corporate donation of prize(s) for Business on the Green raffle • Company name displayed with donated raffle prize(s) at the19th Hole Networking Event • Company name on raffle ticket (must meet print deadline) • Company name on signs during the event at two courses and at the 19th Hole Networking Event • Company name on event program if product amount values $1,000 or more • Buy one get one free golfer pass at 18-hole event if product amount values $1,000 or more - includes green fees, cart, 4 nonalcoholic beverage tickets, 2 lunches and 2 dinner tickets for 19th Hole Networking Event
This opportunity for sponsorship is on a first come, first served basis. To confirm your sponsorship, please contact Karen at 715-3441940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com by Friday, April 5, 2013. 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 planning your foursomes soon. Courses fill on a first-come-first-served basis. $120 \ person. \\\\\
LPC SESSION – 02.14.13 On February 14th,Leadership Portage County participants learned about the concept of Leading from Within, Economic Development and Utility Infrastructures. Bill Christiansen, the new Director of Foundation led the group through a day filled with speakers and activities. The session was held at the Wisconsin Public Service Building in Plover. Tom Zenner, from the Steven Point Police Dept. led the debriefing on the “ride along” program that many of the participants completed prior to the class. Wendy Mitch taught about Leadership and Self Deception and Bill Christiansen led some team building activities. After lunch, Richard Holden, Village of Plover Development Manager, shared his insight about the Crossroad Commons Development and Rene Daniels and Ali Konkol, from North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board, gave a presentation about the challenges and benefits of building a strong workforce in Central Wisconsin. Gary Oudenhoven from WPS wrapped up the day with his presentation on Utility Infrastructures and a tour of the WPS facility. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success! \\\\\ r p Po tage hi
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GOLD LEVEL - $800 (ONLY 4 REMAIN)
Corporate Sponsor of all beverage carts at two courses • Company logo on decals provided by Business Council displayed on all beverage carts at two courses • Company name on all complimentary nonalcoholic beverage tickets at two courses • Company name on registration brochure and event program • Two months of promotion in Business Council newsletter, The Active Voice • Company name listed on Business on the Green webpage • Company name on signs during the event at two courses and at the 19th Hole Networking Event • Two golfer passes at 18-hole event - includes green fees, cart, 4 nonalcoholic beverage tickets and 2 lunches • Two dinner tickets for 19th Hole Networking Event
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Executive Board
March 2013
David McHone - President , Central WI Management Services, LLC Susan Placzek - President Elect, SentryWorld Sports Center Sue Wilcox - Vice President, United Way of Portage County Jeff Peterson - Past President, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Sue Wille - Treasurer, Ligman & Wille CPA LLC Ken Erler - Member at Large, Sentry Insurance Keith Pilger - Member at Large, Anderson O’Brien Lori Dehlinger, Executive Director, Portage County Business Council, Inc.
07 PCBC Office Closed for EXPO - 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm 14 Ambassador Meeting & Visits - 8:00 am, PCBC - Foundation Room 20 Executive Committee Meeting - 7:30 am , CliftonLarsonAllen LLP 21 SalesNet Meeting - 11:45 am, PCBC - Foundation Room 27 Board of Directors Meeting - 7:30 am, PCBC - Foundation Room 28 Ambassador Visits - 3:30 pm & 4:00 pm, Sites: TBA
Board of Directors Tom Altmann - Altmann Construction Company Doug Ballweg - Delta Dental of Wisconsin Lisa Bourget - Travel Guard, Inc. Erik Carlson - Ellis Stone Construction Company Kris Dragan - BMO Harris Bank Patty Dreier - Portage County Executive Scott Glinski - Skyward Andrew Halverson - Mayor, City of Stevens Point O. Phillip Idsvoog - Portage County Board Chair Lonnie Krogwold - Portage County Board Finance Chair Deb Marten - Marten Machining Richard O’Sullivan - Mid-State Technical College Bernie Patterson - University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Jim Petersen - Marshfield Clinic Dan Schlutter - Village of Plover Lisa Sobczak - ABR Employment Services Dawn Thrun - Ambassador Representative, International Bank of Amherst JoAnn Vosz - Community First Bank Attila Weninger - Stevens Point Area Public Schools Ward Wolff - First Weber Group Realtors Gary Wysocki - Paragon Farms Dave Worth - The Worth Company Robert Worth - Director Emeritus, The Worth Company
Board Advisors Sara Brish - Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Dan Mahoney - Village of Plover Michael Ostrowski - City of Stevens Point Steve Smith - Mid-State Technical College
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BUY LOCAL Purchasing Portage County gift certificates continues to be a successful way to “Buy Local”. Portage County gift certificates makes great gifts. Gift certificates can be purchased at area banks, credit unions, the Convention and Visitors Bureau or at our office. They can be used at any business with a Portage County address and are available in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $25, $50 & $100. The PCBC would like to thank everyone who participates for helping make the program successful. We would also like to thank BMO Harris Bank for their financial support of the gift certificate program.
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