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Small Business X-Change Wednesday, November 9, 2011 7:30 am - 8:30 am PCBC - Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive Stevens Point, WI 54482 CLICK HERE4
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MAXimize Your Membership Wednesday, November 9, 2011 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm PCBC - Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive Stevens Point, WI 54482 CLICK HERE4
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Emerging Leaders & Young Professionals’ Fun Night Friday, November 11, 2011
Leadership Honors Tina Peters Leadership Portage County (LPC) Alumni hosted their 5th Annual "Homecoming Picnic" on October 7, 2011 at Iverson Park. Leadership Alumni annually extend LPC Honorary Alumnus status to an individual that, while not a graduate of Leadership Portage County, has demonstrated the program's philosophies in their work and involvement in our community. Leadership Portage County is pleased to announce this year's winner, Tina Peters. Peters was one of the founding members of Leadership Portage County (then known as Portage County Leadership Institute) in 1992. She embraced the idea of the Portage County Business Council launching a community leadership program and worked to raise much of the initial funding. This early leadership and dedication allowed the program to move forward and grow. In addition to working behind the scenes to
support LPC, Peters realized additional funding dollars would be needed to support expenses and provide scholarships for the program. It was Peters who found a way to create a Foundation at the Portage County Business Council. Leadership Portage County will be celebrating 20 years in the community in 2012 and much of its success is due to the groundwork laid by those early leaders, namely Peters.
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Plover Boys & Girls Club 2401 Cedar Drive Plover, WI 54467 CLICK HERE4
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Business After Hours
Monday, November 14, 2011 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Grazies Italian Grill 5327 US 10 East Stevens Point, WI 54481 CLICK HERE4
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POWER Breakfast
Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:15 am - 9:00 am BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center 5253 Harding Avenue Plover, WI 54467 CLICK HERE4
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LPC Alumni Holiday Social Thursday, December 8, 2011 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Kristen’s Riverwalk 1140 Clark Street Stevens Point, WI 54481 CLICK HERE4
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GET INVOLVED CONSIDER BECOMING A SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER The Portage County Business Council and Foundation recognize the importance that education plays in student achievement and our future workforce. School boards represent a continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision-making in education. The PCBC/Foundation encourage business leaders, or perhaps someone you know, to
consider becoming a candidate for the Stevens Point Area Public School District. For information on what's involved in being a school board member, contact Gwen Stanford, Board Secretary, at gstanfor@wisp.k12.wi.us at 715-345-5444. For information about running for the board, contact Karlyn Krautkramer at kkrautkr@wisp.k12.wi.us at 715-345-5432.
A Night of Networking Join Young Professionals of Portage County and Emerging Leaders of United Way for a Social Event at the Plover Boys and Girls Club on November 11th from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Enjoy complimentary food and refreshments while meeting new people in Portage County. We'll be revealing some exciting news for both groups along with previewing our 2012 Events Calendar. No Cost to attend! NETWORKING, KARAOKE, VOLLEYBALL, COMPLIMENTARY FOOD & REFRESHMENTS... & MORE! CLICK HERE4
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SPONSORSHIPS Booth sales are now OPEN for the 2012 Business Expo set for March 26 & 27, 2012 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center. The 2012 Business Expo committee has put together an event you will want to be a part of. From the Business After Hours and Keynote Speaker to our amazing sponsors and exhibitors, have we got a line-up for you.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DATES March 26 & 27, 2012
VIP SPONSOR ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT CLINIC
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BOOTH COSTS
LOCATION Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Stevens Point
Non-profit rate With $75 Non-profit No Early Bird - With $75 Early Bird rates - No Early Discount Early Bird Discount if Bird Discount Booth Costs Discount if Booth Costs purchased by after 4:30 pm purchased by after 4:30pm 4:30 pm Friday, Jan. 6, 4:30 pm Friday, Jan. 6, Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 Friday, Jan. 6, 2012 2012 2012
SCHEDULE Monday 8:00 am - Noon
Exposition set-up (pipe & drape)
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Exhibitor set-up
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Business After Hours
Tuesday
8' x 10' Booth Regular
$325
$400
$243
$300
$350
$425
$262
$318
$650
$725
$487
$543
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Networking & speaker
11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Show floor open to the general public
8' x 10' Corner Booth
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Exhibitor and exposition tear down
8' x 16' Booth Unmanned Table in North Concourse
$150 No additional discounts apply.
2012 BUSINESS EXPO - KEYNOTE SPEAKER & HONORED GUEST: MR. WAYNE KOSTROSKI Founder of the 'Taste of the NFL' & 2010 James Beard Humanitarian of the Year From rock 'n' roll musician, to eatery extraordinaire, Wayne Kostroski is amazing and extremely humble to say the least. Raised in Stevens Point, Wayne is a 1969 graduate of Pacelli and first to be honored as the schools Distinguished Alumni in 1999. After playing in a local band (with our very own Jeff Ebel), Wayne moved to Madison where he was a bassist for the rock band Circus, opening for artists such as B.B. King, John Sebastian, Muddy Waters and others. Wayne transitioned from the music world to the hospitality industry, successfully opening his first restaurant Pronto Ristorante in 1981, then in 1984 he opened Figlio’s. From there he went on to open Goodfellows, and Tejas in 1987, and the Franklin Street Bakery in the Twin Cities area in 1994. Then in 1992, the Super Bowl came to Minneapolis. It was there that the 'Taste of the NFL', a premier fundraising event dedicated to hunger relief was born. In it's 20 years, 'Taste of the NFL' is an event that has raised and distributed $11 million to local and national hunger organizations. Today this
"Party with a Purpose" has become a $600 per ticket event that draws 3,000 people and pairs 32 of the finest chefs from each of the 32 NFL cities with a player from that cities team. Thirty percent of the proceeds go to the food bank of the host city with the remaining 70 percent distributed to food banks in the remaining 31 NFL cities. For more information go to: www.TasteoftheNFL.com In 2010, Wayne was named the James Beard Humanitarian of the Year, an award given to an individual or organization whose work in the realm of food has improved the lives of others and benefited others at large. He stands in good company with other winners including Paul Newman, Ben and Jerry from Ben and Jerry's ice cream and others. Wayne will inspire you with his speech “Giving is Good Business Achieving Super Bowl Results with Personal, Professional and Community Goals”. Watch for additional details in the weeks ahead.
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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.
Altmann Construction, Inc. has won a Daily Reporter 2011 Newsmaker of the Year award for its work on the UWSP Waste Management Center. Recognized as Big Diverter for New Construction, Altmann is one of 20 local individuals and companies were honored at a presentation in Milwaukee. The UWSP project included both a wastewater pilot plant and lab for the campus. Construction began in October of 2010 and was completed in June of this year. "Recycling was an essential part of the UWSP Waste Management Project," said Tom Altmann, Vice President at Altmann Construction, Inc. "With the help of WasteCap Resource Solutions, 458.7 tons of material was recycled, 17 tons of waste landfilled and we had a 96.42 percent overall project recycling rate. This is impressive, and what Altmann Construction is all about; efficiency, and doing things the right way."
Anderson, O'Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla is pleased to announce that Brent Jacobson recently joined the firm as an associate. Raised in Mosinee, Wisconsin, Brent is a graduate of Mosinee High School. He graduated with honors from Saint Cloud State University with a B.S. in Business Management. Brent completed his legal education at West Virginia University, where he graduated at the top of his class. After law school, Brent practiced in Pennsylvania as a litigator. Brent feels that the greatest enjoyment from practicing law comes from helping a variety of clients find the best possible solution to resolving their legal matters.
The North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (NCWWDB) is pleased to announce Bruce Trimble has been selected as the new Employer Services Director of its organization. The Employer Services Director is responsible for leading the NCWWDB to becoming an employer-responsive workforce training and development system by fostering relationships with private employers and other business-related stakeholders, within the ninecounty region it serves.
SAVE THE DATE TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 Join us for an evening of dining, socializing, recognition and education. Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point Silent Auction, Music and Hors d' oeuvres - 5:30 pm Dinner - 7:00 pm Recognition and Awards - 8:30 pm An evening to celebrate with your co-workers while visiting and building your business contacts!
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YOUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES DURING THE: Annual Dinner - Silent Auction You have a unique opportunity to promote your business at the 18TH Annual Silent Auction fundraiser event. The Business Council is currently seeking unique products and services to be auctioned at the Annual Dinner and Silent Auction on Tuesday, January 24th. Proceeds from the event benefit member programs and new Business Council initiatives. As a Silent Auction donor, the Business Council promotes your business and the merchandise and/or service in all printed promotional material. Your business and donated item will also be promoted during the Annual Dinner to over 350 business people. Each donation will be recognized with a display at the Silent Auction, highlighting your business name. Contribution ideas could be a specialty product and/or a service your business offers. Ideas might include a monthly floral delivery, one year hair care or drycleaning, oil changes, consulting services, golf lessons, artwork, jewelry, clothing or cellular phone services. Need more ideas? How about a weekend get-away package, home/office cleaning, a photography session or dining out certificates? Be creative…Don't miss this chance to promote your business to the business community. For more information, or to register a Silent Auction contribution contact: Karen Schanock 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT The Portage County Business Council is seeking your nominations for the annual Small Business of the Year Award. A streamlined nomination form for the Small Business of the Year Award is available in this issue. Your nominations are due Tuesday, November 29th. Self nominations are encouraged. The Small Business of the Year Award is presented during the Business Council's Annual Dinner on January 24, 2012. Criteria: • Member businesses nominated receive a questionnaire form • Award selection is made from companies completing the form • All forms are confidentially reviewed • Criteria based on continued growth, customer service, economic health, community service, leadership and market change adaptability. Scroll down for the nomination form or CLICK HERE4
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For more information on this award and past recipients, please contact: Karen Schanock 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com.
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BRIEFS... Casey Nick, Business Development Manager at Samuels Group | Environments, has been named a finalist for the 3rd annual ATHENA Young Professional Award. This award recognizes emerging leaders who demonstrate excellence, creativity and initiative in their profession, provide a valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and clearly serve as a role model for young women both personally and professionally.
The Stevens Point Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group office is pleased to announce their September Chairman's Circle: Tiffany Broecker, Betty Garski, Mike Burns, & Todd Reilly.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hosted by: Grazies Italian Grill 5327 Highway 10 East, Stevens Point, WI ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY HORS D'OEUVRES, REFRESHMENTS & DOOR PRIZE GIVEAWAYS.
*FREE EVENT* RSVP by Friday, November 11, 2011. CLICK HERE4
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Ki Mobility announces that they are Sponsoring JR Wynne as he strives to make the USA Curling team. A Plover resident, JR is active in disability support and, as the Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs, works to provide structure and support to the young people of Portage County. "While we have sponsored other individuals across the country we see this as an opportunity to be active in supporting our own community. As someone whose life's work is helping others, JR is the type of role model we want to support," said Doug Munsey, president of Ki Mobility. "Having the right equipment is key to any sport", said JR. "My thanks to Ki Mobility who has offered me a top of the line wheelchair which will greatly help me achieve my goals now and in the future".
PIE INVESTORS
JR will be using Ki Mobility's Tsunami wheelchair in his effort to make Team USA. The Tsunami is incredibly light at only 18 lbs. Using innovative oversized tubing; the Tsunami is second to none in handling and responsiveness.
GOLD INVESTORS
2011-12
PLATINUM INVESTORS
Travel Guard Chartis
SILVER INVESTORS If you're concerned about keeping up with energy bills, a call to Wisconsin Public Service can be the answer. Working with WPS upfront can prevent you from falling behind. WPS can help you with billing plans, assistance programs, special payment arrangements and more. Additionally, you are encouraged to apply for financial assistance. WPS can provide information on energy assistance programs that will pay a portion of your winter heating costs if you qualify. Call 24-Hour Customer Service at 800450-7260.
Marshfield Clinic Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
BRONZE INVESTORS Accounting Workshop SC Altmann Construction Amherst Telephone Batteries Plus Bull’s Eye Credit Union Mitchell’s Hilltop Pub & Grill Paragon Potato Farms Point Heating & Cooling RR Donnelley
PARTNER INVESTORS Kiwanis Club of Stevens Point Slumberland Furniture
"SELL" YOUR GOODS AT THE REALITY SHOP DECEMBER 6TH It's hard to imagine what your life is going to be like in 15 years when you're 16… where you will work, will you be married, have children, own a home? Partners In Education will be providing Juniors and Seniors at SPASH an opportunity to think about these questions and more at the first of three Reality Shops on December 6th. We are in need of local businesses and volunteers to 'staff' and 'sell' their services to students. For example, if you're a real estate agent you would sell houses, car dealerships sell vehicles and insurance representatives offer insurance coverage. Contact SARAH O'DONNELL to learn more about this fun and impactful event and how to get involved at fdn@portagecountybiz.com or 715-344-1940.
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REGISTER TODAY! WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2011 7:30 am - 8:30 am PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL FOUNDATION ROOM
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2011
Continental Breakfast served. No cost to attend, the value of the information may be priceless
"UNDERSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) LOANS" PRESENTER: Nick Inman, Business Banking Representative from River Cities Bank
7:30 am - 9:00 am BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center (Catered by Rockman's Catering) 5253 Harding Avenue, Plover Start your day with breakfast and the Portage County Business Council. POWER Breakfast provides educational and professional development opportunities to Business Council members and the communities of Portage County. Informational speakers will help you stay informed of business issues you need to understand. Our featured presenter for the November POWER Breakfast is Charles W. Nason, Chairman of the Board of Worzalla Publishing Company. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor of this November POWER Breakfast Event - Applied Tech - Stevens Point.
This program is sponsored in part by River Cities Bank.
Part of starting a business and staying in business involves identifying your financial requirements. SBA has created a number of programs for small businesses that can aid in their ongoing success. This Small Business XChange will explain the following: • • • •
Small Business Administration's Role & reasons for the use of the program Small Business Administration Loan Programs The Application Process Finding the Information
Presenter Nick Inman has worked as a credit analyst and a business banking representative in the Stevens Point River Cities Bank office. His duties have included performing underwriting work on commercial and agricultural loans, servicing the loan participation portfolio as well as originating consumer, retail and commercial loans. In working with small business and agricultural customers, Nick has used the SBA, USDA, and WHEDA programs to provide loan guarantees and direct financing. CLICK HERE4
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WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE? A roundtable series of meetings that allow small business owners and their employees the opportunity 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 - 8:30 am at the Portage County Business Council office.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP Agenda 7:15 am - Registration 7:30 am - Welcome & Breakfast at the BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center
8:15 am
- Guest Speaker Charles W. Nason,
Chairman of the Board of Worzalla Publishing Company
9:00 am
- Closing
Cost $20/Members, $25/Prospective Members (cost includes breakfast & program) CLICK HERE4
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Whether you are a new member or an existing member ready to get involved, here is an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of your Portage County Business Council membership. MAXimize Your Membership is our way of quickly and easily making you aware of the many programs, services and networking opportunities available to you as a member of the Portage County Business Council. We invite you to this presentation on how to use the Business Council to MAXimize your opportunities for developing your business and gaining name recognition. Plan to attend this 90-minute, to-the-point session. Each business represented is given the opportunity to present a brief commercial outlining what products/services you have to offer Business Council members.
Join staff, Ambassadors and other Business Council members on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room for the next MAXimize Your Membership session. Complementary snacks and beverages provided. No cost to attend. CLICK HERE4
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Over 300 people gathered on Friday, October 28th for our 10th Annual Wines of the World event held at Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall. The event featured 102 wines from around the world for sampling by The Bottle Stop, fine cuisine by Rockman's Catering, Wisconsin artisan cheeses by Ski's Meat Market, soft live jazz music by the UWSP Jazz Quintet, a Silent Auction, and Beer Bars by Central Waters Brewing Company and the Stevens Point Brewery. An equally exciting part of the event was the announcement of the grand prize giveaway - a trip for 6 people (1 winner) on a luxury limousine to The Door Peninsula Winery in Sturgeon Bay, WI including dinner and winery tour sponsored by Travel Guard! The winner was Chelsea Kaminski from The Portage County Bank. Also winning the stunning pendant designed by Thomas Dailing and donated by Lee Ayers Jewelers was Sandy Seehan - Nancy Dolce's sister from Dolce Digital Imaging & Printing. Congratulations!
WINE DISTRIBUTORS/SUPPLIERS
We would like to thank the following sponsors and contributors for their support of our Wines of the World event.
Lee Ayers Jewelers with Thomas Dailing Designs
Advanced Neck & Back Care Center Andrew's Ltd Distinctive Men's Clothing Marathon Travel Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall Noel Group UWSP Jazz Quintet
PRINT SPONSOR
PLANNING TEAM
PRESENTING WINE SPONSOR The Bottle Stop
Grazies Italian Grill Johnson Brothers Distributing Johnson Distributing L'eft Bank Wines Purple Feet Wines
BEER SPONSORS Central Waters Brewery Company Stevens Point Brewery
BORDEAUX TABLE SPONSORS Delta Dental of Wisconsin Ministry Health Care
CHARDONNAY TABLE SPONSORS Element Mobile Investors Community Bank Skyward
STAGE SPONSOR Worzalla Publishing Company
TRIP SPONSOR Travel Guard
JEWELRY SPONSOR
Dolce Digital Imaging & Printing
CENTERPIECE SPONSOR Bev's Floral & Gifts
WINE CHARM SPONSOR Clifton Gunderson
RATING SPONSOR FOOD SPONSOR Rockman's Catering
R-Store / Riiser Energy
CHIANTI BISTRO TABLE SPONSORS Central City Credit Union The Boldt Company
COCKTAIL NAPKIN SPONSOR McCain Foods Inc.
SOMMELIER MASTER LEVEL MEDIA SPONSOR Central Wisconsin's Listen at Work Station Mix 96.7
DINNER NAPKIN SPONSOR The Tanning Studio
SILENT AUCTION / DOOR PRIZE CONTRIBUTORS @1800 at Sentry Insurance Abacus Investments Inc. - Steve Bandy Blenker Companies Central City Credit Union Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Country Inn & Suites Delta Dental of Wisconsin Denny Rosenthal - The Worth Company Duraclean Specialists Grazies Italian Grill International Bank of Amherst M3 Insurance Solutions Inc. Notable Impressions SentryWorld Slumberland Furniture of Stevens Point Stevens Point Brewery The Boldt Company The Pineries Bank Worzalla Publishing Company
SUPPORTERS
Rick Bakovka, Bauernfeind Business Technologies Janis Borski, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Holly Carter, Central City Credit Union Nancy Dolce, Dolce Digital Imaging & Printing Bill Dunham, The Bottle Stop Juany Heck, Advanced Neck & Back Care Center Lisa Kunst, Ministry Medical Group Matt Lazarski, The Bottle Stop Tina Mower, Travel Guard Penny Nied, Community Volunteer Scott Rockman, Rockman's Catering Denny Rosenthal, The Worth Company Karen Schanock, Portage County Business Council Dawn Thrun, International Bank of Amherst Attila Weninger, Stevens Point Area Public School District
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A BIT ABOUT OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
DON’T MISS THIS EVENT
PLAY ‘N’ LEARN CONTACT:
Janet & Ron Blaha
Stevens Point, WI 715-344-4882 pnl@dwave.net
SMALL SPACE BIG STYLE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center (Spruce Room) 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI
CONTACT: D on n a Kl is m ith
Stevens Point, WI 715-344-0740 ssbs@charter.net
SUGAR DOLL CONTACT: Mar y McCo mb
Stevens Point, WI 715-341-5556 sugardollpoint@att.net
WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO CONTACT: Rick Reyer
Wausau, WI 715-261-6298 rick.reyer@wpr.org
Sponsored in part by: Team Schierl Companies Our guest speaker is Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com, Inc. Come hear Jody present "WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO SUCCEED?" Don't miss your chance to listen and learn from her at our December event. This event will provide an opportunity for women in the Central Wisconsin area to network, talk about issues that affect their daily professional lives, learn something new and have fun doing it. 11:15 am | Registration & Networking 11:30 am | Welcome 11:45 am | Lunch 12:15 pm | Guest Speaker, Jody DeVere 1:00 pm | Door Prize Giveaways & Closing Scroll down for more details and registration material or
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You can also call the Business Council office at 715-344-1940. Cost is $22/person for members and $30/person for prospective-members. This event is co-sponsored by Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, Central Wisconsin's Listen at Work Station Mix 96.7, and Notable Impressions. A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor - Team Schierl Companies.
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2011 PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL / FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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EXECUTIVE BOARD Jeff Peterson - President, Clifton Gunderson LLP Ed Spencer - President Elect, Donaldson Company, Inc. David McHone - Vice President, Central WI Managment Services, LLC Rick Flugaur - Past President, Anderson Law Firm 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 Co. Business Council BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tom Altmann - Altmann Construction Company Scot Barton - Pointe Precision Dan Beighley - Wisconsin Public Service Margo Bronk - McCain Foods Kris Dragan - M&I Patty Dreier - Portage County Executive Jeff Ebel - SCORE Scott Glinski - Skyward Andrew Halverson - Mayor, City of Stevens Point O. Phillip Idsvoog - Portage County Board Chair Pam Jewell - Blenker Companies Lonnie Krogwold - Portage County Board Finance Chair Richard O’Sullivan - Mid-State Technical College Bernie Patterson - UWSP Mark Patrick - Notable Impressions Al Pennebecker - Saint Michael’s Hospital Susan Placzek - SentryWorld Sports Center Dan Schlutter - Village of Plover Lisa Sobczak - ABR Employment Services JoAnn Vosz - Community First Bank Attila Weninger - Stevens Point Area Public Schools Mike Williams - Sentry Insurance Gary Wysocki - Paragon Farms Robert Worth (Director Emeritus) - The Worth Company BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADVISORS Sara Brish - Stevens Point Area CVB Dan Mahoney - Village of Plover Michael Ostrowski - City of Stevens Point Steve Smith - Mid-State Technical College
PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL / FOUNDATION
MEETING EVENTS & CALENDAR NOVEMBER 2011 04 Legislative Committee Meeting - 7:30 am - 9:00 am, PCBC 09 Small Business X-Change - 7:30 am - 8:30 am, PCBC 09 Executive Committee Meeting - 7:30 am, Clifton Gunderson 09 MAXimize Your Membership - 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, PCBC 10 Ambassador Club Meeting/Visits - 8:00 am, PCBC 11 Emerging Leaders & Young Professionals' Fun Night - 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Plover Boys & Girls Club 14 Business After Hours - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Grazies Italian Grill 16 Board of Directors Meeting - 7:30 am, PCBC 17 POWER Breakfast - 7:15 am - 9:00 am, BEST WESTERN Plover 17 SalesNet Meeting - 11:45 am - 1:00 pm, PCBC 24 PCBC Office Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday 25 PCBC Office Closed - Thanksgiving Holiday
BUY LOCAL WITH PORTAGE COUNTY
GIFT CERTIFICATES! Purchasing Portage County gift certificates continues to be a successful way to "BUY LOCAL". Portage County gift certificates make great graduation or birthday gifts. Gift certificates can be purchased at area banks, credit unions, the Portage County Business Council and the Convention and Visitors' Bureau. They can be used at any business with a Portage County address and are available in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $25, $50 and $100. The Portage County Business Council would like to thank everyone who participates for helping make the gift certificate program successful and we would like to thank M&I for their financial support of the gift certificate program.
THE TEAM THAT MAKES THINGS HAPPEN! Business Council Staff Lori Dehlinger - Executive Director Mary Jo Monday - Director of Member Relations Sarah O’Donnell - Director of Foundation Karen Schanock - Director of Programs & Events Kari Thompson - Business & Office Operations Director Heather Nennig - Administrative/Marketing Assistant
Staff Email Addresses ldehling@portagecountybiz.com mmonday@portagecountybiz.com fdn@portagecountybiz.com kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com acctg@portagecountybiz.com admin@portagecountybiz.com
The Active Voice Design/Layout by: Heather Nennig admin@portagecountybiz.com Phone: 715-344-1940 Fax: 715-344-4473
Portage County Business Council / Foundation • 5501 Vern Holmes Drive • Stevens Point, WI 54482
Small Business of the Year Award 2011 Nomination Form In an effort to support and honor successful small businesses across Portage County, we welcome your nomination for the 2011 Small Business of the Year Award. This will be presented at the Business Council’s Annual Dinner on January 24, 2012. The nomination process has been simplified to encourage increased participation. Please indicate your choice for this award on the form below and mail, fax or email the information to the Business Council. Anyone may nominate a business for this yearly honor. Self-nominations are welcome.
Nominations due by Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Portage County Business Name _____________________________________________________________ I am nominating this business for Small Business of the Year because _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ Nominated By ____________________________ Company_______________________________________ Phone_______________________________ Email Address_______________________________________ After you Nominate a Business: o All member businesses nominated receive a questionnaire to complete. o Selection for the award is made from companies completing the questionnaire. o All completed questionnaires are confidentially reviewed. Criteria Used in the Selection Process: o Continued growth and economic health o Dedication to customer service o Community service and leadership o Innovative efforts used to adapt to marketplace change Return nomination form to the Portage County Business Council • 5501 Vern Holmes Drive • Stevens Point, WI 54482 Fax: 715-344-4473 • Phone: 715-344-1940 • Email: kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com
Thursday, November 17, 2011
PRESENTED BY APPLIED TECH - STEVENS POINT
Start your day with breakfast and the Portage County Business Council. POWER Breakfast provides educational and professional development opportunities to Business Council members and the communities of Portage County.
for 25 years that was 100% employee-owned and thrived on a strong business planning and work group concept. Mr. Nason retired in 2011, but has stayed on the Worzalla Board as its Chairman.
Our featured speaker is Charles W. Nason, Chairman of the Board of Worzalla Publishing Company, 3535 Jefferson Street, Stevens Point, WI. His presentation is entitled "The Pressures From Without". What outside forces are impacting Portage County businesses the most and what can we do about it?
Mr. Nason is also Board Chairman and Board Member of Delta Dental of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin/Illinois Senior Housing. He is Emeritius Board Member of UW-Stevens Point Foundation and Board Member of WoodTrust Bank and the Marshfield Clinic National Advisory Council. His community involvement over the years has included dedication to the Portage County Business Council, United Way of Portage County, Special Olympics Wisconsin, Central Wisconsin Area Economic Development Council and the Stevens Point Area YMCA to name a few.
Mr. Nason led Worzalla Publishing Company, a children's book manufacturer, from sales of $7.5 million in FY-83 to a high of $66 million in FY-08. During the same period, employment has grown from 165 to 361. The Worzalla family sold the business in 1984 to private investors who then sold the company to a Worzalla Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) in 1986. As such, he oversaw a company
POWER Breakfast reservations are due Monday, November 14, 2011.
Agenda
Charles W. Nason Chairman of the Board, Worzalla Publishing Company
7:15 7:30 8:15 9:00 Cost
am | Registration am | Welcome & Breakfast catered by Rockman’s Catering - 8:55 am | Charles W. Nason am | Closing | $20/Members; $25/Prospective Members (cost includes breakfast & program) Event to be held at: BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center 5253 Harding Avenue, Plover
POWER Breakfast Series - Reservation Form DUE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2011
(Cancellations may be made up to 7 days before the event with full refund. Reservations/tickets are transferable.) Name:_____________________________________________________Email:________________________________________ Name:_____________________________________________________Email:________________________________________ Business:__________________________________________________________Phone:________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________________State:______Zip: ____________________________ $20.00 - Members | $25.00 - Prospective Members For credit card payment, register online at www.portagecountybiz.com If paying by check, make checks payable to: Portage County Business Council, Inc. Mail to: 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482 p: 715-344-1940 | f: 715-344-4473
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Join us for... THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2011 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center (Spruce Room) 1001 Amber Avenue | Stevens Point, WI $22.00 - Members $30.00 - Prospective Members Cost includes luncheon & program
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Join us for Women in Business, presented by Team Schierl Companies. This event will provide an opportunity for you to network, talk about issues that affect your daily professional lives, learn something new and have fun doing it.
Team Schierl Companies
Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com, Inc. will be our guest speaker. Come hear Jody present "What Motivates You to Succeed?" At this Women in Business Jody DeVere will share what motivates and keeps her motivated to succeed in life, family and her career. • Jody will share her inspiring story as a single parent of three small children and how she became a successful entrepreneur. • Insights on how to juggle family and business successfully. Time management 101.
Jody DeVere CEO of AskPatty.com, Inc.
• How women can win in male dominated industries. • How to stay motivated during challenging economic times. • Why we all need mentors and expert advisers.
Jody DeVere is the CEO of AskPatty.com, Inc., marketing to women expert, journalist, car care & safety spokesperson and has more than
twenty-five years of achievement as a successful entrepreneur. She is currently the COO of the Woman's Automotive Association International, member of the Car Care Council Women's Board, Board Member of Collision Industry Foundation, member of the SEMA Businesswomen's Networking Association, and a Contributing Editor on Blogher.com. She has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, Woman's Day Magazine and Pink Magazine to name a few. She has also been an expert guest on live podcasts, radio and television shows, including Motor Trend Radio, Oprah & Friends Radio, National Publ ic Radio's "Talk of the Nation", CNN, Fox, ABC, NBC and many other TV, Radio and other public appearances. Jody is a sought after speaker and we are so excited to have her present at our Women in Business Luncheon! To learn more about Jody visit www.jodydevere.com.
Women in Business - Reservation Form DUE MONDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2011
Cancellations may be made up to 7 days before the event with full refund. Reservations/tickets are transferable.
$22.00 - Members | $30.00 - Prospective Members Name:______________________________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________ Name:______________________________________________________________ Email:___________________________________________ Business:____________________________________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City:________________________________________________________________ State:______ Zip:_______________________ For credit card payment, register online at www.portagecountybiz.com If paying by check, make checks payable to: Portage County Business Council Mail to: 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482 Phone: 715-344-1940 | Fax: 715-344-4473