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upcoming EVENTS \\ Small Business X-Change Wednesday, June 13, 2012 \\ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482
» REGISTER L3: Lunch, Learn, Lead Series Thursday, June 14, 2012 \\ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm The Meeting Grounds 131 Mill Street | Amherst, WI 54406
Business on the Green a SuCcess!
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Monday, June 18, 2012 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm US Bank 5673 US 10 East | Stevens Point, WI 54482
» REGISTER Women in Business Thursday, June 21, 2012 \\ 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Stonefield / Harvest Room 1001 Amber Avenue | Stevens Point, WI 54481
» REGISTER Backstage Pass - Ignite Thursday, July 19, 2012 \\ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm The Greenhouse Project 1220 Briggs Court | Stevens Point, WI 54481
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The Ambassadors Club of the Portage County Business Council thanks you for your participation in the 2012 Business on the Green Golf Outing held Monday, June 4, 2012. With over 250 golfers participating and additional business representatives attending the 19th Hole Networking Dinner, the 2012 Business on the Green provided a great environment to expand contacts. Special Thank You To Our Sponsors!!!
Diamond Sponsors
Double Gold Sponsors Marshfield Clinic Sentry Insurance
Gold Sponsors Anderson O’Brien Bull’s Eye Credit Union Central City Credit Union Citizens Bank CleanPower Commercial Roofing Inc Delta Dental of Wisconsin Donaldson Company Element Mobile Ellis Stone Construction Company Inc K-tech Kleening Systems M3 Insurance Solutions for Business Point of Beginning Inc Rettler Corporation RR Donnelley Global Turnkey Solutions Schulist’s Custom Cabinets Inc. Sentry Insurance Skyward Solarus Team Schierl Companies The Pineries Bank US Bank See GOLF / Page 2
Hole In One Sponsors
Golf From Page 1
Gold Level (2) Sponsors ABR Employment Services BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center Figi’s Inc Keller Inc Pat’s CARSTAR Rasmussen College Ski’s Meat Market Stevens Point Brewery The Samuels Group, Inc. Walmart Supercenter
Beverage Sponsors Mitchell’s Hilltop Pub & Grill Regnier Consulting Group Inc Stone Innovations Inc Veolia Environmental Services
Lunch Sponsors Pointe Precision Inc The Boldt Company
business BRIEFS \\
Mark Motors Automotive Inc The Portage County Bank
Putting Contest Sponsor Sherwin Williams Company
Thank you to all Supporters Advanced Neck & Back Care Center Adventure 212 Altmann Construction Company Inc Ambassadors Club Andrew’s Ltd Antoinette’s Quilt Shop Applied Tech of Stevens Point Bauernfeind Business Technologies Big Apple Bagels Big Brothers Big Sisters Bushman Electric Crane & Sign Central City Credit Union Central Waters Brewing Company Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Clarity Care CleanPower LLC
Altmann Construction, Inc. and other honorees were honored at a May 3rd awards dinner at The Garage at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee. \\\\\ Mike Somers, CAP Services’ Director of Business Development, recently passed the certification course as an instructor for all NxLeveL Courses. NxLeveL is the nation’s largest and most effective entrepreneurial training network, with more than 300,000 graduates and more than 7,500 certified instructors. Somers was also recently appointed to a twoyear term on Mid-State Technical College’s Business Management/Supervisory Management Program Advisory Committee.
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Rasmussen College Recycled Office Environments River Cities Bank River View Lodge Rockman’s Catering Rookies Sports Pub Schulfer & Associates LLC Financial Professionals SentryWorld Sherry Ray Insurance Agency LLC Skyward Small Space Big Style Springville Pub Stevens Point Country Club Studio 2827 Sue Fohrman @ Vita Bella Sugar Doll Team Schierl Companies Travel Guard University of WI-Stevens Point US Cellular Wisconsin Public Service Corp. Wisconsin River Golf Club WSAW Channel 7 \\\\\
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.
Altmann Construction, Inc. of Wisconsin Rapids received a 2011 Top Project award from The Daily Reporter for the Waste Management Center at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. Their construction of this state of the art educational facility is a “Green Project” winner.
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CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Comfort Suites DigiCopy Dolce Digital Imaging & Printing Duraclean Specialists Edward Jones Investments Flexible Fitness Solutions Gamber Johnson LLC General Beer Grazies Italian Grill Hampton Inn Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center Ligman & Wille CPA LLC M3 Insurance Solutions for Business Marathon Travel McCain Foods Ministry Health Care Notable Impressions NRG Media Oakridge Senior Living Community Pat’s CARSTAR Peterson Family Chiropractic Point Title LLC Portage County Gazette Portesi’s Italian Foods Prism Real Estate
WORZALLA announced a plan to add capacity to its web press lineup. The addition of a ManRoland Lithoman 5-color web press will provide additional capacity to handle rapidly growing volume in two new market segments. Jim Fetherston, President and CEO, stated, “WORZALLA has been highly successful in expanding into several niche markets. After experiencing increased volume over the past year it became clear that the company needed additional capacity in order to serve its growing customer base. The press is one of several major equipment acquisitions to be made this year.” The press will be operational by August 2012. \\\\\ River Cities Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Timothy Gottlieb to our Stevens Point branch office. As Vice President, Timothy will be responsible for developing business relationships and administering business loans. Timothy possesses a strong financial background, with over 14 years of banking experience, 10 of those years in commercial lending. He enjoys
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working with customers and getting to know them personally to find the best lending option for their needs. \\\\\ Keller Planners, Architects and Builders has been ranked the number one, “Top Metal Builder” in the Nation in 2011 according to Metal Construction News’ annual ranking of square footage of steel. Keller construction projects in 2011 included 1,760,468 square feet of steel. Keller was also ranked number two in the Nation and number one in Wisconsin by the same publication for tons of steel purchased. Keller purchased 8,703 tons of steel for construction in 2011. \\\\\
small business x-change 06.13.12 \\ 7:30 am - 8:30 am pcbc - foundation room » REGISTER TOPIC Water: 101 Understanding Water Damage Restoration; What You Don’t Know Really Can Hurt You presented by Kevin & Beth McBride, Owners of All American Cleaning & Restoration
Kevin & Beth McBride
of the job. Hear about the different types of drying technology in today’s industry and learn about the benefits of them. See a variety of moisture detection equipment.
Beth is a Board Member of the MCRA (Midwest Cleaning & Restoration Association) and former President of local Business Networking International Stevens Point Chapter.
What if it happens to you? Learn about basic do’s and don’ts in a water damage situation and how quickly secondary damage and mold growth/ contamination can happen if not promptly and properly restored. What will participant’s learn? > Basic Do’s and Don’ts in a water damage situation – how to protect yourself and your property/belongings. > Save money in today’s economy with repairing rather than replacing materials. > What to do if it happens to you. > How to protect you, your family and staff in the event of mold growth as a result of water damage.
Kevin and Beth McBride have been presenting seminars on the cleaning & restoration industry since 2001 when they started their first cleaning & restoration business in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They continue their education in the field through their participation in nationwide consulting firms and by regularly attending national trade shows and seminars on the cleaning and restoration industry.
About our Speakers \\
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Kevin and Beth McBride have over 10 years experience in the cleaning & restoration industry.
Leadership Seeks Class Project Suggestions As a dynamic component of the Portage County Leadership experience, class projects put the leadership skill development, teamwork building and exploration of community issues into action. Over the years, Leadership Portage County class participants have spearheaded projects from the KASH playground to the Teen Court Program and many in between. Do you have a community project recommendation? Something you always thought ‘someone’ should do, for Portage County? We are currently creating a list of possible projects for this year’s leadership class and would appreciate your suggestions of what that ‘something’ ‘someone’ should do could be! Contact Sarah at fdn@portagecountybiz.com or 715-344-1940 to share your idea or for more info. \\\\\
ABOUT A SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE: A roundtable series of meetings that allows small business owners and their employees the opportunity
DETAILS
In this X-Change participants will learn about the different categories of flood water. Not all losses are clean water losses and determining the type of flood water could significantly change the scope
> Continental Breakfast served > No cost to attend
Kevin is Clean Trust (formerly IICRC) Certified in Water Damage Restoration, Applied Microbial Remediation, Journeyman Water Restorer, Fire & Smoke Restoration, Carpet Cleaning, Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning, Leather Cleaning, and CPT Repair & Reinstallation.
to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other. Small Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year from 7:30 am - 8:30 am at the Portage County Business Council office.
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LPC Alumni 2012 Annual Appeal » CONTRIBUTE ONLINE » DOWNLOAD FORM Leadership Portage County is focused on raising the leadership capacity and community awareness of our participants. Each year the LPC Alumni committee holds an Annual Appeal in an effort to raise scholarship funds for those whom the cost of tuition may hinder them from partaking in the program. This year, the committee has set an aggressive goal and asks that their fellow alumni join them in supporting scholarship funds for future ‘generations’ of LPC participants. Contributing is easy online or by downloading and mailing the pledge form. \\\\\
Sponsor Leadership Portage County » MORE INFO In August, Leadership Portage County will launch its 2012-13 Class. These participants will be adding their knowledge, capacity and leadership growth to the nearly 500 LPC Alumni and joining us as leaders. Interested in becoming a sponsor of the program? Click above to learn more or contact Sarah at fdn@portagecounty.biz or 715-344-1940. \\\\\
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a bit about our newest members \\ ARTS’ HEALING WAY \\ PEGGY MEYER Stevens Point \\ 715-345-2709 \\ peggy@artshealingway.com artshealingway.com Join Date \\ 05.16.2012
CENTRAL STATE ELECTRIC CORPORATION \\ KEVIN MODRZEWSKI Stevens Point \\ 715-341-2762 \\ cselectric@ymail.com www.centralstateelectric.com Join Date \\ 05.14.2012
ABOUT If you live in Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield, Appleton, Plover, Oshkosh or the surrounding cities in Central Wisconsin, you can depend on Central State Electric for a broad range of electrical contracting services. In addition to standard residential, commercial and industrial construction wiring, our areas of expertise include panel upgrades, maintenance programs, and the installation of standby generators, pool and spa electrical systems, custom lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Established in 1983, we are fully licensed electrical contractor with one goal in mind, quality electrical work at competitive prices. Call us for your next electrical needs.
CENTRAL WISCONSIN DATAWORKS \\ HUGH RUMSEY Stevens Point \\ 715-341-6257 \\ info@cwdataworks.com cwdataworks.com Join Date \\ 06.01.2012
member of the MONTH \\
Frank’s Hardware cOMPANY iNC. 5444 US 10 East \\ Stevens Point, WI 715-344-4191 www.frankshardware.doitbest.com/home.aspx Join Date \\ 08.21.2008
What they have to say \\ Recently, a customer asked if we get a lot of compliments on our store. Taken slightly aback by the question and unable to read his tone while I was measuring his lawn mower blade to find a replacement – I took the safe road and answered with, “A few.” To my relief, the customer explained that he loved our store and can’t believe how we can have “everything”. Receiving compliments like that is something you just don’t get everywhere. Having been in this community for 71 years, our patrons have no problem letting us know what we are doing right and sometimes, what we are doing wrong. We like to say it’s their hardware store… we just run the joint. In 1941, Frank Klein opened Frank’s Hardware in downtown Stevens Point. Two
Dermatology associates of Wisconsin, S.C. \\ John Bratz Stevens Point \\ 715-344-0172 \\ jbratz@dermwisconsin.com www.dermwisconsin.com Join Date \\ 05.17.2012
Schultz Energy Consulting, LLC \\ John Schultz Stevens Point \\ 715-340-2970 \\ john.schultz@schultzec.com www.schultzenergyconsulting.com Join Date \\ 04.19.2012
ABOUT New residential, multi-dwelling and commercial buildings built after 2005 may be eligible for federal energy efficient tax benefits. Schultz Energy Consulting, LLC can certify your building for these new federal tax programs. An owner of a qualified 20 unit assisted living facility is eligible for $40,000 in tax credits! Call us for a free, noobligation assessment.
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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. June features a business that begins with the letter “F”.
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generations and two locations later, Frank’s Hardware is now located on Highway 10 in Stevens Point and owned by Eric “Rick” Klein and his wife Linda. Their two children, Sarah and T.J., are also actively involved with the business. Most of the staff members have been here long enough to remember the now 25 and 27 year old owner’s kids as elementary school students. Amidst the walkie-talkie chatter regarding fasteners, and plumbing, and even which type of deck stain to use; you’ll find Rick using all of his 50+ years of experience on the sales floor helping customers along with the rest of the crew. Becoming a member of the Portage County Business Council in 2008 has turned out to be a fantastic decision for us. The membership not only offers many learning and networking opportunities but keeps us up to date on changes happening in the area too. By interacting with other local businesses through the PCBC, we are consistently reminded that we all have our unique roles to fill in our community.
PCBC AWARD WINNER \\ 2009 Small Business of the Year \\\\\
Frank’s Hardware
Women in business Luncheon
L3: Lunch, Learn, Lead
06.21.12 \\ 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
06.14.12 \\ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm THE MEETING GROUNDS » REGISTER
» DOWNLOAD FORM Cost » REGISTER Presenting SPONSOR \\
$22 / Business Council Member $30 / Prospective Member You can also call the Business Council office at 715-344-1940. A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor – US. Bank & U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc.
Mark your calendars Women in Business is scheduled for Thursday, June 21, 2012. Join us from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Stonefield / Harvest Room, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI. Our guest speaker is Barb Sexmith, Owner, Mary Kay, Inc. Come hear her presentation entitled, “Work Life Balance, Yes! You Can Have It All!”
ITINERARY 11:15 am \\ Registration & Networking 11:30 am \\ Welcome 11:45 am \\ Lunch 12:15 am \\ Guest Speaker, Barb Sexmith 1:00 pm \\ Door Prize Giveaways & Closing
Thursday, September 27, 2012 UW - Stevens Point Dreyfus University Center, Alumni Room Presenting Sponsor \\ Members’ Advantage Credit Union
Thursday, December 13, 2012 Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall with Rockman’s Catering Presenting Sponsor \\ Ski’s Meat Market \\\\\
Do some good with your lunch hour! Join us for our next installment in the L3: Lunch, Learn, Lead Series with June’s guest speaker, Kathryn Jeffers. Jeffers is a writer and teacher who believes that leadership requires us to find solutions to real-life business and interpersonal challenges. She has been on the program faculty at the University of Wisconsin - School of Business in Executive Education for over two decades. She has a Masters Degree in Communication and is the author of Don’t Kill The Messenger. Her diverse clients include: IBM, Connecticut Mutual Insurance, IRS, Marshall Erdman, Duke University Medical Center, Land’s End, Ameritech, Mayo Clinic, TDS Telecom, Colorado Springs Independent, Winnipeg School System, Abbott Laboratories, U.S. Forest Service, Palm Beach Equine Clinic, Briggs and Stratton, Aurora Health Care, Quality Bicycle Products, Mercury Marine, W.W. Grainger and Northern States Power. Need more info? Contact Sarah at fdn@ portagecountybiz.com or 715-344-1940. \\\\\
PCBC IN GOOD COMPANY The Member Retention Program is broken down into three phases. First, participants joined in a live webinar where Cathi shared information about the upcoming training session. She also assigned everyone homework (member reports) in preparation for the day long training. Several weeks after the webinar, Cathi was on-site for phase two, leading the day-long training session, jam-packed with relevant and timely information and materials to aid Chambers in the member recruitment and retention process. Having time to network, share ideas and swap membership materials with our peers was extremely beneficial as well. What do Austin, Texas, Honolulu, Hawaii, Indianapolis, Indiana, Boulder, Colorado, Kansas City, Missouri and Stevens Point, Wisconsin have in common? Each of these cities hosted Chamber guru and training extraordinaire, Cathi Hight, President of Hight Performance Group as she presented a day-long Membership Retention Program training session here at the Portage County Business Council. Based on Cathi’s excellent reputation among chambers and knowing she would draw a crowd, we opened the session up to all chambers that are members of the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce (WCCE). It was exciting to have 40 Chamber of Commerce staff members from 29 different chambers throughout Wisconsin attend the session.
Phase three involves individual chambers using the tools Cathi provided to develop a retention plan appropriate for their organization. Once a preliminary plan is developed, each chamber can sign up for an hour-long, one-on-one phone consultation with Cathi to review their plan. At this time, Cathi offers suggestions on what, if anything needs changing and assists chambers to overcome roadblocks that prevent them from completing the plan. The training session was a success and the Business Council received many favorable comments from the visiting chamber attendees. We are currently reviewing our own member recruitment and retention plan that best fits our organization and our members. \\\\\
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IGNITE - Backstage Pass
Thank you!
07.19.12 \\ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm THE GREENHOUSE PROJECT
The Portage County Business Council wants to send a special thank you to Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals, for hosting the second annual “Shredding Party”. PCBC was able to shred approximately 55 boxes of financials, etc. Thank you for the opportunity! \\\\\
» REGISTER Join Ignite Leadership Network for our July Backstage Pass at the Greenhouse. Explore the 'in progress' renovation of the former Sorenson's Greenhouse at the Greenhouse Project, meet the leaders behind the movement and network with other young professionals in Portage County.
About the Greenhouse Project & Central Rivers Farmshed \\ Since October, Farmshed and many community partners have come together to launch The Greenhouse Project, an all-encompassing revitalization of a downtown garden center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. These community partners along with hundreds of volunteers are transforming the abandoned property into a community food center. The 35,000 square foot facility, which is centrally located in our community, will house an 11,000 square foot production greenhouse, community kitchen, gathering space, and business/ learning center. The acquisition of this property has afforded Farmshed the opportunity to deepen our community’s relationship with food in all forms: from growing, to processing, preserving, cooking and finally eating, while planning to build new businesses along the way. Learn more at: www.farmshed.org/index.php/about-the-project . Ignite Leadership Network of Portage County is a program of the PCBC Foundation and United Way of Portage County. Members are committed young professionals, focused on providing professional, social and philanthropic opportunities to ensure a vibrant future for Portage County Wisconsin. \\\\\
Business After Hours 06.18.12 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm » REGISTER » MAP Host \\
Ambassadors Take Part in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
U.S. Bank 5673 US 10 East, Stevens Point Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and door prize giveaways. No Cost to attend! Pre-registration is appreciated. Please RSVP by Friday, June 15, 2012. \\\\\
2011-12 PIE platinum INVESTORS \\
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Arts’ Healing Way, 1101 Brilowski Road, Stevens Point on May 24, 2012.
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Golden Apple and Teachers of Distinction Honored Each year our Partners in Education program takes the opportunity to recognize educators in our Partner Districts who model our mission to “provide employability skills and develop career awareness opportunities for students…through education, business and community partnerships” in their classrooms. This year two Golden Apple and three Teachers of Distinction were honored. The Golden Apple awards are accompanied by a $1,000 classroom grant while the Teachers of Distinction receive a $100 classroom grant.
2011-12 Golden Apple Awardees
she meets each student at their level of readiness and aims to increase their knowledge from there. The obvious respect she has for students was a characteristic that set her apart from the pack.
Congratulations also to our 2011-12 Teachers of Distinction \\ Kim LaBelle \\ Saint Stanislaus School Connie Riedasch \\ Wild Rose Elementary Brenda Krueger \\ Wild Rose Elementary On behalf of all our Partner Schools, thank you to our Partners in Education Platinum Sponsors, Sentry Insurance, Delta Dental and Skyward, who support not only the Golden Apple and Teacher of Distinction Awards but also class room programming throughout the year. Thank you also to all educators in our area for the wonderful ways in which you inspire and create a space for our youth, our future, to grow, learn and be more. \\\\\
Elizabeth Helgeson — Saint Stephen School What sets this educator apart is her innovation in making impossible field trips, possible. Through the use of Skype in the classroom her students have been introduced to careers they may not have known existed. They have met an author and illustrator from New York, geologists, zoologists, volcanologists, an Iditarod team, oceanographers and other authors. Before these calls were made they were required to perform a job as a biographer, topographer, blogger, greeter, sharer, questioner, photographer or data collector capitalizing on these calls not just as a unique experience for her students, but as yet another avenue to engage in learning.
Rebecca Flaker — Saint Stephen School Mrs. Flaker links student’s everyday lessons to employment skills and careers on a daily basis in her classroom. From how to work on a team and communication skills, to integration of the goals of the Partnership for 21st Century skills, utilizing Junior Achievement programs and incorporating the use of technology. She volunteers to work with children who struggle with reading and behavioral issues so that the schedule will work better for their individual needs—and it has been a gift for those students. In her classroom,
L to R: Sarah O’Donnell (Director of Foundation), Elizabeth Helgeson (Golden Apple Recipient), Rebecca Flaker (Golden Apple Recipient), Dave McHone (PCBC & PCBCF Board President) Photo contributed by Stevens Point Journal
Backstage Pass to Your Government 05.17.12 The Ignite Professional Development Committee hosted the May Backstage Pass to Your Government on May 17 at the Portage County Public Library in Downtown Stevens Point. We enjoyed meetings some new friends from the Central Wisconsin Resiliency Project and learning from our municipal leaders. The speakers’ candor and openness inspired many in the room to reach for leadership roles in our community and we learned of ways we can make a difference without being an elected official. We also learned what it takes to get elected in Portage County at various levels and what form roles and responsibilities take after the election. Thank you to our guest speakers Mayor Halverson and City Clerk John Moe and to our panel speakers, Patty Dreier, Logan Beveridge and Kelly Loken for a great evening of encouragement and awareness. \\\\\
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2012 pcbc / foundation board of DIRECTORS \\
meetings & other DATES \\
Executive Board
June 2012
David McHone - President / President Elect, Central WI Managment Services, LLC Susan Placzek - Vice President, SentryWorld Sports Center Jeff Peterson - Past President, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Sue Wille - Treasurer, Ligman & Wille CPA LLC Sue Wilcox - Member at Large, United Way of Portage County Dave Worth - Member at Large, The Worth Company Lori Dehlinger, Executive Director, Portage County Business Council, Inc.
14 SalesNet Meeting - 11:45 am, PCBC - Foundation Room 20 Executive Committee Meeting - 7:30 am, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP 27 Board of Directors Meeting - 7:30 am - 9:00 am, PCBC - Foundation Room 28 Ambassador Visits - 3:30 pm, Sites TBA
Board of Directors Tom Altmann - Altmann Construction Company Scot Barton - Pointe Precision Dan Beighley - Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Margo Bronk - McCain Foods Lisa Bourget - Travel Guard, Inc. Kris Dragan - M&I Patty Dreier - Portage County Executive Rick Flugaur - Past President, Anderson O’Brien Scott Glinski - Skyward Andrew Halverson - Mayor, City of Stevens Point O. Phillip Idsvoog - Portage County Board Chair Lonnie Krogwold - Portage County Board Finance Chair Nyra Lind - Ambassador Representative, ABR Employment Services Richard O’Sullivan - Mid-State Technical College Mark Patrick - Notable Impressions Bernie Patterson - University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Al Pennebecker - Saint Michael’s Hospital Dan Schlutter - Village of Plover Lisa Sobczak - ABR Employment Services JoAnn Vosz - Community First Bank Attila Weninger - Stevens Point Area Public Schools Ward Wolff - First Weber Group Realtors Mike Williams - Sentry Insurance Gary Wysocki - Paragon Farms 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 Portage County Business Council would like to thank everyone who participates for helping make the program successful. We would also like to thank M&I for their financial support of the gift certificate program.
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