07.2014 \\ PORTAGE COUNTY, WISCONSIN
upcoming EVENTS \\
LEADERSHIP PORTAGE COUNTY
Small Business X-Change
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014 \\ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482
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2014 Portage County Job Fair Wednesday, July 9, 2014 \\ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Noel Hangar 4501 Hwy 66 | Stevens Point, WI 54482
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Thursday, July 17, 2014 \\ 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482
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Business After Hours Monday, July 21, 2014 \\ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Comfort Suites 300 Division Street North | Stevens Point, WI 54481
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MAXimize Your Membership Wednesday, August 6, 2014 \\ 8:00 am - 9:00 am Portage County Business Coucil, Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482
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Leadership Portage County measures community involvement through four criteria: community awareness, advocacy, participation and leadership. LPC participants regularly report increased involvement in all four areas, including a significant increase in community leadership. The Portage County community is able to utilize the impact of Leadership Portage County by linking recent LPC alumni and their individual interests and skills with community leadership opportunities. Leadership Portage County balances leadership skill development with a greater understanding of the issues and challenges facing Portage County, preparing participants for more active leadership roles. Leadership Portage County participants apply their individual strengths to effectively serve their businesses, organizations and communities. LPC still has openings for our 2014-15 sessions. Follow the link for an application and employer consent forms.
THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE IS THE HIGHEST CALLING OF LEADERSHIP. - H.S. FIRESTONE
2014 - 2015 PROGRAM SCHEDULE Each full-day session (7:45 am - 4:30 pm) combines leadership skill development with exploration of community issues. Sessions are held at various businesses and public facilities which provides an inside look at Portage County. August 22 & 23, 2014 Opening Retreat September 18, 2014 Project Management October 16, 2014
Productive Meetings
November 20, 2014
Valuing Diversity
December 18, 2014
Managing Conflict
January 15, 2015
Ethics & Values
February 19, 2015
Leading From Within
March 19, 2015
Consensus Building
April 16, 2015
Creative Problem Solving
May 21, 2015
Closing Retreat LPC Graduation 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
» BECOME AN LPC SPONSOR Your business or organization can help support this respected, successful and effective program by becoming an LPC sponsor. For sponsorship opportunities contact the Director of Foundation at 715-344-1940 or fdn@portagecountybiz.com
2014-2015 Leadership Portage County August 22 - 23, 2014, Opening Retreat Meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month through May 21, 2015
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LPC offers a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, make new business contacts and have some fun all at the same time. Here’s the 2013-14 class working cooperatively at a session in the left photo, and enjoying a team-building activity during the last session in the right photo.
SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE 7.9.14 \\ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PCBC FOUNDATION ROOM » CLICK HERE TO REGISTER > Continental Breakfast served > No cost to attend but the value of the information may be priceless!
SPONSOR
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Loren Hansen was born and raised on a farm in Nebraska which is still in his family. He has been with Thrivent Financial for 25 years. For the past 7 years he has been a partner in the South WisconDo you know how you are going to exit your business? You may have a dream sin Region and prior to that a partner for 4 years in of going public, selling to the highest bidder, or retiring and handing over South Dakota. As a partner, Loren helps lead a your business legacy to your family. regional financial office. This includes providing direction to the financial representatives and Big dreams aside, the truth is that many small business owners have no office professionals as they serve our members. Partner, Thrivent Financial exit strategy for their businesses in the event of their disability, retirement, or death. A business exit strategy not only means having a plan for the unexpected, it also means having a plan for the succession or transfer of ownership of your business when it comes time to hang up your hat and retire. Small Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year at the Portage Key points that participants will learn as a result of attending: County Business Council office. A roundtable series of meetings that allows 1. Smart Goals business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent 2. How to Create a Transition Plan topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from 3. Effective Communication each other. 4. Action Steps
TOPIC: “BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING”
Loren Hansen
ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE
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.
CAP Services held its 48th Annual Awards Reception Wednesday, May 28, in Waupaca, to honor the clients, partners, donors, volunteers and staff that help the agency in its anti-poverty work. Joseph Award, recognizing an outstanding contributor to CAP’s anti-poverty efforts from the faith-based community, went to St. Joseph’s Parish in Stevens Point. • Corporate Citizen of the Year Award, recognizing an outstanding contributor from the business community, went to Associated Bank. • Gaylord Nelson Poverty Warrior Awards, recognizing outstanding individual efforts in combating poverty, went to Family Crisis Center volunteer Mary Berard of Stevens Point (annual recipient) . \\ The 17th annual meeting for River Cities Bancshares, Inc. was held at River Cities Bank on May 20, 2014, at the Wisconsin Rapids office. River Cities Bank ended 2013 with a fifth straight year of net income growth and generated record net income of $2.5 million. The Board of Directors also announced a dividend payment for shareholders of $.75 per share. \\
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At the annual meeting of the Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association (WRMCA) two of Ellis Stone Construction Company’s projects received awards, the Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) Center for Sustainable Energy Technology (CSET) building in Wisconsin Rapids and the Copps Market in Stevens Point. The MSTC CSET project received an award in the Insulating Concrete Form category. Copps Market was an Ellis design/build project and received an award in the Decorative Commercial category. The WRMCA is a statewide trade association consisting of ready-mixed concrete producers and associate members throughout the state and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. \\ Shelley Rowe who has been with The Samuels Group for just over three years has been recently promoted to Marketing Manager; she previously held the Marketing Communications Specialist position. The Samuels Group, Inc. is a preferred Midwest commercial construction contractor providing construction management, negotiated, and design/build services to healthcare, educational, commercial and government agencies. \\
THE ACTIVE VOICE \\ PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
Office Enterprises, Inc. (OEI), the region’s most complete office solutions provider, has partnered with Cornerstone Information Technology (CSTONE) in Wausau, WI., a provider of information technology services and products. With this partnership, CSTONE will be owned by OEI and Seth Sierk. \\ NORTHSTAR Health System (NHS) leaders announced that it will join the Aspirus health system. Effective July 1, 2014, NHS will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aspirus, which is based in Wausau, Wis. Aspirus has offered to retain all current NHS staff members. \\ The Plover Area Business Association (PABA) announced award recipients at their Annual Dinner. Citizen of the Year was awarded to Joe Radomski. The Non-Profit Grant Recipient is the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County. Sherri Galle-Teske received the Special Service Award. The Business of the Year award was presented to Rockman’s Catering. \\
DROP OFF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AT OUR OFFICE!
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 7.21.14 \\ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM The start of a new school year means buying school supplies. For lower-income families, it can be a time when money is tight. Project Fresh Start depends on the support of our community to help provide school supplies to students in need. This year, more than 3,000 students are eligible to participate in this program. The Portage County Business Council office is a drop-off site for donations for Project Fresh Start. Donation drive ends Tuesday, August 12. Add your donation to the collection box in our entryway!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR WINES OF THE WORLD 11.7.2014 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Save the Date for our 13th Annual Wines of the World event to be held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI. Join us for an international journey as we sample a selection of wines from around the world featured by The Bottle Stop. You will also enjoy a taste-tempting array of fine cuisine prepared by the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center and Rockman’s Catering, a silent auction, beer bars and soft live jazz music to complement the evening.
Monday, July 21, 2014 5:00-7:00PM Comfort Suites Hotel 300 Division Street North, Stevens Point, WI No Cost to Attend Our host will be providing complimentary hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and door prize giveaways. RSVP by Friday, July 18, 2014
Contact Karen Schanock with any questions at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com.
AMBASSADORS TAKE PART IN DEDICATION CEREMONY The Ambassadors Club was honored to take part in the Centennial Celebration / Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 4th for the new Mid-State Technical College campus located at 1001 Centerpoint Drive in downtown Stevens Point.
A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR In June, I married Joe Van Alstine. He is the brother of a high school classmate of mine and we reconnected after 35 years. During that time, Joe was married, had three children and lost his wife (Lori) to cancer. I’ve never had children but now am happy to have Abby (26), Sam (23) and Anna (17) welcome me to their family. So, I’ll be tacking Van Alstine on to the end of my name . . . if you have the need for speed, just call me Lori. Best regards to all – Lori Dehlinger Van Alstine
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Each month the Active Voice features a PCBC “Member of the Month” selected a bit about a list of members that begins with the same letter of the alphabet. member of the MONTH \\ from July features a business that begins with the letter “F”. OUR NEWEST MEMBERS \\
CROSSFIT STEVENS POINT SCOTT KEYSER Plover \\ 715-218-1978 \\ www.crossfitstevenspoint.com \\ scott@crossfitstevenspoint.com \\ Join Date \\ 6/17/2014 About \\ CrossFit Stevens Point (CFSP) is a membership-based fitness community. CrossFit Stevens Point seeks to better the lives of all its members through measurable improvements in health, fitness, and overall confidence. CFSP has programs aimed at adults (5 group classes daily), CrossFit Youth (ages 9-14), and CrossFit Kids (ages 4-8). Coaches scale workouts to meet the fitness level of each individual athlete. In many ways, CFSP has become far more than a gym to its members - it is a community. CFSP also created ‘CrossFitters for a Cause’ providing volunteer assistance at local events and charities, including Salvation Army. CFSP members have also raised money for the Lone Survivor Foundation, Operation Bootstrap, and the Portage County Humane Society.
EQUITY DESIGN GROUP CHARLIE GRUGEL Wausau \\ 715-848-3778 \\ http://www.equitydesigngroup.com \\ cgrugel@equitydesigngroup.com \\ Join Date \\ 5/27/2014 About \\ Equity Design Group is a comprehensive wealth management and financial planning firm committed to helping our clients improve their strategies for long-term financial success. We offer a wide range of financial products and services for both individuals and businesses. Some of these may include retirement savings and retirement distributions, current insurance needs, 401K products for businesses, and other current investment advice or services under our Investment Advisory platform.
DO YOU KNOW A LOCAL BUSINESS THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM MEMBERSHIP? CONTACT Mary Jo Monday 715-344-1940 \\ mmonday@portagecountybiz.com \\
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FLEXIBLE NUTRITION SOLUTIONS, LLC 5501 EM Copps Drive \\ Stevens Point, WI (715) 252-5981 \\ sarah@flexiblenutritionsolutions.com \\ http://www.flexiblenutritionsolutions.com Join Date \\ 12/11/2012
What they have to say \\ Sarah Agena, MS, RD is the owner of Flexible Nutrition Solutions LLC, a nutrition counseling company that has been in business since December of 2012. Located within Flexible Fitness Solutions, Sarah offers nutrition services to fit everyone’s needs. Not everyone is the same so why follow one of the many diet trends that may not be right for you. Sarah will customize a nutrition plan to work around your busy life in the form of face-to-face meetings, phone, email or Skype. Sarah specializes in weight management, diabetes, heart disease, Celiac Disease, and nutrition for athletes. Sarah also offers a variety of nutritional services such as grocery store tours, lunch-n-learns and cooking demonstrations. This month’s cooking demonstration which will take place on July 23rd and will feature tomato salad with goat cheese and basil, corn on the cobb with roasted jalapeno butter, tequila-glazed grilled chicken thighs, and blueberry galette with cornmeal crust. Like Flexible Nutrition Solutions on Facebook for the most up to date events. Sarah also does consulting work with the Wisconsin Beef Council as their Director of Nutrition which allows her to travel throughout the state promoting the nutritional benefits of beef. Childcaring out of Wisconsin Rapids also uses Sarah’s expertise as their Child Physical Activity and Nutrition Specialist working with a Security Health grant to promote good nutritional and exercise habits within child care centers in central Wisconsin.
Flexible Nutrition Solutions has been a member of the Portage County Business Council since 2012. The Portage County Business Council has given her the tools and opportunities to succeed by offering presentations and social activities to engage with other business owners. The Portage County Business Council is exciting, interactive and informative.
THE ACTIVE VOICE \\ PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL HOSTS JOB FAIR » CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION Whether hoping to find a fresh start, a better job, or a new career direction, job seekers will find a wealth of exciting opportunities at the 2014 Portage County Job Fair. A variety of employers including Skyward, Team Schierl Companies, Donaldson Company, Wysocki Family of Companies and others are eager to hire for immediate openings in a wide range of fields. Hosted by the Portage County Business Council, the 2014 Portage County Job Fair will be held on July 9, 2014 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Noel Airport Hangar located at 4501 Hwy 66, Stevens Point. The Job Fair will bring together local businesses and our community’s skilled workforce to help businesses grow and positively impact Central Wisconsin’s economic vitality. Job fairs help local businesses find qualified job seekers in the community which creates opportunities for Portage County residents to work close to home. This not only supports our economy, it also reduces the need for residents to commute long distances and work outside of their community. “Employers like Furniture & ApplianceMart and Ashley Furniture HomeStore are trying to do our part to put people back to work. That’s why we’re thrilled to be involved in the Portage County Job Fair. There are hundreds of jobs open in Central Wisconsin and we all need quality people. From sales people to delivery, we are hiring.” - Bill Fonti, President & CEO, Boston Inc. d/b/a Furniture & ApplianceMart and Ashley Furniture HomeStore.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Residents and non-residents, students and graduates are encouraged to attend this one-stop opportunity to meet directly with representatives from companies that are hiring for our area now. From advanced manufacturing and health care and retail to agriculture, job seekers will see, first-hand, the exciting employment opportunities available in the area and make valuable face-to-face connections with a variety of businesses.There is no registration necessary for job seekers. For more information, access the website at bit.ly/PoCoJobFair or contact Mary Jo Monday at the Portage County Business Council at 715-344-1940 to learn more.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE TO HOST PORTAGE COUNTY SHERIFF’S CANDIDATE FORUM » CLICK HERE TO REGISTER On Tuesday, August 12, residents will go to the polls to cast their vote in the primary election to fill the open Sheriff’s seat. The individual who is elected in November will fill the position replacing current Sheriff John Charewicz, who is retiring this year. To introduce our members to the candidates, the Legislative Committee of the Portage County Business Council is hosting a Candidate Forum open to all PCBC members. All four individuals who will appear on the ballot have been sent an invitation to participate. Candidates will have the opportunity to make a brief introduction, then answer questions prepared by the committee. Time permitting, questions submitted in writing by the audience may be addressed.
WHAT: Portage County Sheriff’s Candidate Forum WHEN: Friday, August 8, 2014 / 7:30am - 9:00am WHERE: Portage County Business Council - Foundation Room, WHY:
5501 Vern Holmes Drive, Stevens Point To hear candidates answer questions important to the upcoming Sheriff’s election
As members of the Portage County Business Council, your attendance at this event is important. It calls attention to the strength of this organization, both as individual member businesses and collectively, as one voice. Mark your calendar to attend the Portage County Sheriff’s Candidate Forum on August 8.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE SEPTEMBER WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON 9.25.14 \\ 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM » CLICK HERE TO REGISTER PRESENTED BY
Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 54482 Watch for more information in our August newsletter edition. For questions, contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com
Special Guest Speaker Melissa Langbehn of WAOW Newsline 9 speaks to the June Women in Business attendees.
Over 110 women gathered in the Pfiffner Building in Pfiffner park for the June Women in Business Luncheon sponsored by Wisconsin Public Service Corp.
» CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM THE JUNE EVENT
ARE UWSP INCOMING FRESHMEN STUDENTS PART OF YOUR CUSTOMER BASE? » CLICK REGISTRATION FORM ON PAGE 7 Are you seeking a cost effective method of building awareness of your business with new freshmen students and their parents? Then join the Portage County Business Council in welcoming future freshmen at UWSP. This will be the only promotional mailing “welcoming incoming freshmen” sent by the Business Council. The Business Council will not sell this list. The cost to participate in this promotional effort is $75.00 for members and $145.00 for non-members. Members must be in good standing with their membership dues. The “Welcome to UWSP” packet will allow Business Council members to include a one page brochure or a promotional flyer to help increase student foot traffic in their place of business. To Participate: • Fax back completed form (see above) to reserve space for your promotional material by Friday, July 18, 2014. • Submit approximately 400 promotional brochures/flyers to the Business Council by August 8th (actual count needed will be determined by July 7th) • Literature/promotional flyers are limited to one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper Please call Karen at 715-344-1940 or email at kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com with questions.
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THE ACTIVE VOICE \\ PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
WELCOME TO UWSP
FRESHMAN PROMOTION ARE INCOMING FRESHMAN PART OF YOUR CUSTOMER BASE? ARE YOU SEEKING A COST EFFECTIVE METHOD OF BUILDING AWARENESS OF YOUR BUSINESS WITH NEW FRESHMAN STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS? Join the Portage County Business Council in welcoming future freshman at UWSP. This will be the only promotional mailing welcoming incoming freshman that is sent by the Business Council. The Portage County Business Council will not sell this list.
THE COST TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROMOTIONAL EFFORT IS $75 FOR MEMBERS AND $145 FOR NON-MEMBERS. Members must be in good standing with their membership dues.
The “Welcome to UWSP” packet will allow Business Council members to include a one page brochure or promotional flyer to help increase student foot traffic in their place of business. TO PARTICIPATE: - Fax back completed form to reserve space for your promotional material by July 18 - Submit approximately 400 promotional brochures/flyers to the Business Council by August 8 (actual count will be determined by July 7th) - Literature/promotional flyers are limited to one 81/2”x11” sheet of paper. Please contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com with questions.
Yes, our business would like to participate in the “Welcome to UWSP” Freshman Promotion. Contact Name ______________________________________________________________________________________ Business Name ____________________________________________________________________________________ Email _________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________ City ___________________________________________ State _____________ Zip _____________________________ We prefer to make payment by: ◘ Cash/Check ◘Credit Card ◘ Mastercard ◘ Visa Credit Card # _____________________________________ Expiration Date _____________________ Signature ________________________________________ Billing Zip __________CSV Code_______ For more information, contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com. To reserve space, please fax this reservation form to 715-344-4473 by Friday, July 18, 2014 07.2014 \\ PORTAGE COUNTY, WISCONSIN
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GOLDEN APPLE AWARD RECIPIENTS HONORED
Beth Helgeson – St. Stephen Elementary (nominated by Tammy Robinson)
The 2014 Golden Apple winners were honored for their excellence in teaching with a surprise presentation at each of their respective schools. 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, each of the seven Golden Apple award winners (pictured to left) received a $500 classroom grant. Congratulations to:
Stacy Itzen – Bannach Elementary (nominated by Traci and Haili Hintz)
Monica Anderson Washington Elementary School Mark Vrieze – Ben Franklin Jr. High (nominated by Sabrina Schlicht)
Mary Okray – St. Stanislaus Elementary (nominated by Kelli Stenovitch)
Beth Helgeson St. Stephen Elementary School Stacy Itzen Bannach Elementary School Mary Okray St. Stanislaus Elementary School Michelle Nerren St. Peter Middle School LeeAnn Stremkowski St. Peter Middle School
L to R: Michelle Nerren – St. Peter Middle School (nominated by Melinda Whelihan) and LeeAnn Stremkowski – St. Peter Middle School (nominated by Cynthia A. Calhoun)
Monica Anderson – Washington Elementary (nominated by Nyra Lind)
GOOD LUCK, BILL! Bill Christiansen, Director of Foundation, has accepted an opportunity as a Chaplain. We appreciate Bill’s dedication to the mission and participants of the Leadership Portage County and Partners in Education programs during his time with the Portage County Business Council Foundation. Although he will be missed as part of our team, we wish him all the best on this new path. -Lori, Karen, Kari, Mary Jo & Sarah
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THE ACTIVE VOICE \\ PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
Mark Vrieze Ben Franklin Junior High School
2014 PLATINUM PIE INVESTORS
2014 pcbc / foundation board of DIRECTORS \\
meetings & other DATES \\
Executive Board
July 2014
Keith Pilger - President, Anderson O’Brien Ken Erler - Vice President, Sentry Insurance David McHone - Past President , Central WI Management Services, LLC Sue Wille - Treasurer, Ligman & Wille CPA LLC Erik Carlson - Member at Large, Ellis Stone Construction Company Lisa Sobczak - Member at Large, ABR Employment Services Doug Ballweg - Member at Large, Delta Dental of Wisconsin Lori Dehlinger Van Alstine - Executive Director, Portage County Business Council, Inc.
4 Office Closed - Fourth of July 10 Ambassador Meeting, 8:00 am, PCBC 14 Membership Marketing Committee, 8:00 am, PCBC 16 Executive Committee, 7:30 am, Anderson O’Brien 16 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 4:00 pm, Community Insurance & Associates 22 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 10:00 am, Great Northern Distilling 23 Board of Directors, 7:30 am, PCBC 31, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 5:00 pm, Crow Family Dental
Board of Directors Tom Altmann - Altmann Construction Company Lorraine Avery - Associated Bank Lisa Bourget - Travel Guard, Inc. Patty Dreier - Portage County Executive David Eckmann - University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Jim Firminhac - WoodTrust Bank James Gifford - Portage County Board Scott Glinski - Skyward Andrew Halverson - City of Stevens Point O. Phillip Idsvoog - Portage County Board Todd Kuckkahn - Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools Deb Marten - Marten Machining Cherrie Marti - Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital Richard O’Sullivan - Mid-State Technical College Jim Petersen - Marshfield Clinic Susan Placzek - SentryWorld Sports Center Dan Schlutter - Village of Plover Attila Weninger - Stevens Point Area Public Schools Ward Wolff - First Weber Group Realtors Rob Wyman - River Valley Bank (Ambassador) Gary Wysocki - Paragon Farms Robert Worth - The Worth Company (Director Emeritus)
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PORTAGE COUNTY GIFT CERTIFICATES
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
Purchasing Portage County gift certificates continues to be a successful way to “Buy Local”. Portage County gift certificates make 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.
the TEAM \\ they make things happen! PCBC / Foundation Staff
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Lori Dehlinger Van Alstine - Executive Director Mary Jo Monday - Director of Member Relations Karen Schanock - Director of Programs & Events Judy Rannow - Interim Director of Foundation Kari Thompson - Business & Office Operations Director Sarah Bosshart - Administrative / Marketing Assistant
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