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upcoming EVENTS \\ POWER Breakfast Series
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 \\ 7:15 am - 9:00 am BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center 5253 Harding Avenue | Plover, WI 54467
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012 \\ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482
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Monday, November 12, 2012 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center 5253 Harding Avenue | Plover, WI 54467
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 \\ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482
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Thursday, November 15, 2012 \\ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Ministry Dental Center 3504 East Maria Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Tuesday, November 27, 2012 \\ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday, November 29, 2012 \\ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ministry Health Care, Oak Room 2501 Main Street | Stevens Point, WI 54481
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WHAT’S NEW FOR 2013? » CLICK HERE to register for a booth » CLICK HERE for sponsorship details This year’s Business l Consumer Marketplace Committee (f/k/a Business Expo) has really stretched the limits and organized a 4-day extravaganza that’s second to none. With so many new and exciting opportunities, let’s get right to it…
New Show Dates \\ There are not enough hours in a day to pack in the many exciting programs and events that are part of the 2013 Business l Consumer Marketplace. Instead, the committee has expanded this two day event to a four day extravaganza. Scheduled for Monday - Thursday, March 4, 5, 6 & 7 this four day extravaganza features: · Corporate Culture Panel · Keynote Speakers · Keynote Entertainer · Social Media Conference sponsored by UWSP Continuing Education · Schmooza Palooza · Job Fair · Business Expo
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Monday, March 4, 2013 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm \\ Corporate Culture Panel, Location TBA 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm \\ Keynote Speaker Mr. John McHugh, VP Corporate Communications, Kwik-Trip – Rags to Riches, Location TBA Tuesday, March 5, 2013 7:30 am - 9:00 am \\ AM Keynote, Mr. Bruce Moorhouse, Senior Consultant, Watsabaugh Conlow Worldwide and former 29-year Manager, Corporate Communications with 3M Corporation, Location TBA 9:30 am - 3:30 pm \\ Social Media Conference Coordinated by UWSP Continuing Education and held at the Dreyfus Center on the UWSP campus
throughout event, including the Job Fair and Expo, will be held on the tennis courts at:
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 8:00 am - 12:30 pm \\ Exposition set-up, SentryWorld (pipe & drape) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm \\ Exhibitor set-up, SentryWorld 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm \\ Keynote Entertainer Mr. Jon Stetson, Invest in your Intuition, SentryWorld 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm \\ Schmooza Palooza, Networking & Social Event, SentryWorld
SentryWorld Sports Complex 601 North Michigan Ave. Stevens Point, WI
Thursday, March 7, 2013 8:00 am - 9:30 am \\ Exhibitor set-up, SentryWorld 10:00 am - 12:00 pm \\ Job Fair, SentryWorld 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm \\ Business Expo, SentryWorld \\\\\
NEW LOCATION \\ Most of the events & activities
Thursday, December 13, 2012 \\ 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall 2811 Plover Springs Drive | Plover, WI 54467
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Business After Hours 11.12.12 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm » REGISTER » MAP
11th annual Wines of the World EVENT held
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10.26.12 Over 300 people gathered on Friday, October 26th for our 11th Annual Wines of the World event held at Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall. The event featured 90 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 a Beer Bar by 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 Jon Gadbois from Furniture & ApplianceMart. Also winning the stunning pendant designed by Thomas Dailing and donated by Lee Ayers Jewelers was Mary Jo Monday from the Business Council office. Congratulations!
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Sponsors \\ Presenting Wine Sponsor
BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center 5253 Harding Avenue Plover, WI 54467 No Cost to attend! Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, refreshments & door prize giveaways. Pre-registration is appreciated. Please RSVP by Friday, November 9, 2012. \\\\\
FooD Sponsor Rockman's Catering
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Sommelier Master Media Sponsor
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great options are available! » CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO For questions, please contact Heather at 715-3441940 or admin@portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\
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.
Ellis Stone Construction Company, Inc. turns 80 this year. Ellis has grown from modest beginnings as a stone quarry operation in Ellis, Wisconsin to one of the most respected and award winning general contractors in central Wisconsin. Over the years Ellis has built churches, schools, hospitals, government, commercial, and industrial buildings to support spiritual, educational and economic growth, wellness and government services in Wisconsin. From pre-construction to construction and through post-construction, Ellis is committed to exceeding the customer’s expectations through quality, craftsmanship, and delivery of every project on time and on budget. \\\\\ The Stevens Point Noon Optimist Club recently held their annual installation ceremony for their 2012-2013 incoming officers. Paula Kluck, President, Pete Theisen, Secretary/ Treasurer, Jim Buck and Don Bachleitner, board members, were sworn in by Zone 3 Lt. Governor Jim Mills from the WINUM district of Optimist International. Holly Carter, Immediate Past President, was honored for her many
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We would like to thank the following sponsors and contributors for their support of our Wines of the World event.
accomplishments throughout the 2011-2012 year and will end her term as a Distinguished President. In addition to the installation, Holly Carter recognized Paula Kluck with an award for “Optimist of the Year.” To learn more about the Stevens Point Noon Optimist Club contact Jann Van Dreser at jannvandreser@vosslaw.us. \\\\\ If you’re concerned about keeping up with energy bills, a call to Wisconsin Public Service can be the answer. 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 800-450-7260. \\\\\ Scott Glinski, president of Skyward, Inc. and Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) graduate, was honored Friday with the Wisconsin Technical College District Boards Association
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2012 Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes one person each year for their demonstrated value of a technical college education through career advancement, community service, continued personal and educational growth, and support of the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS). \\\\\ ABR Employment Services is celebrating its 25 th anniversary. ABR has experienced financial success, growth and received the industry accolade “Best in Staffing Talent” and “Best in Staffing Client” by remaining true to its model of focusing on the exceptional service they provide to the clients they serve and the Talent they place in jobs. \\\\\ During the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto, Canada, Applied Tech was chosen over IT providers across 19 states as the 2012 Growth Partner of the Year for the Central Region for achieving significant year-onyear growth. \\\\\
PIE Reality Shop
2013 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction
12.04.12 \\ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm SPASH
01.29.13 \\ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
» EMAIL SARAH, FDN@PORTAGECOUNTYBIZ.COM, TO REGISTER
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It’s hard to imagine what your life is going to be like in 15 years when you’re 16 years old…where you will work, will you be married, have children, own a home? Partners in Education will be providing SPASH students an opportunity to think about these questions and more the morning of December 4, 2012, for the Fall Semester Reality Shop. We are in need of local business and volunteers to ‘staff’ and ‘sell’ their services to the 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 to learn more about this fun and impactful event and how to get involved via email at fdn@portagecountybiz.com or 715-344-1940. \\\\\
» REGISTER Opportunities are available for our members wishing to play a greater role in our Annual Dinner. Here is how it works:
Presenting Sponsor \\ SOLD OUT Special Thanks to Charter Business
Award Sponsor \\ 2 AVAILABLE @ $800 Commitment Needed by December 10
One sponsor for each of the following: Small Business, Decree of Excellence & Ambassador of the Year Thank you to Delta Dental for their sponsorship!
Benefits for Award Sponsor \\
Promote Your Products & Services at Annual Dinner Silent Auction You have a unique opportunity to promote your business at the 19th 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 29. Proceeds from the event benefit member programs and new PCBC initiatives.
· Opportunity to introduce sponsored award on stage. · Logo & Award Sponsor recognition in event marketing including event program, newsletter, and PCBC website. · Logo and Award Sponsor recognition during event award video presentation. · Recognition as Award Sponsor on all emails to over 1300 member contacts. · Verbal recognition at dinner. · Four (4) complimentary dinner tickets to event with reserved seating.
Reception Sponsor \\ 4 available @ $600 Commitment Needed by December 10
Benefits for Reception Sponsor \\ · Recognition in event program, newsletter, and PCBC website. · Logo & Reception Sponsor recognition during event award video presentation. · Recognition as Reception Sponsor on all emails to over 1300 member contacts. · Verbal recognition at dinner. · Two (2) complimentary dinner tickets to event. · Four (4) complimentary drink tickets.
As a Silent Auction donor, the PCBC promotes both your business & the merchandise and/or service in all printed promotional material.
Silent Auction Donor \\
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.
Silent Auction Opportunity \\
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.
Sponsorships are limited and handled on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Karen with your commitment at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@ portagecountybiz.com. Thank you for your support.
Commitment Needed by December 28 · Recognition in Silent Auction program and newsletter. · Logo & Silent Auction Donor recognition during Reception. · Recognized with a creative display during the Reception promoting both your business and the merchandise and/or service.
Watch for your Annual Dinner invitation in the mail soon or you can register online. \\\\\
Be creative… Don’t miss this chance to promote your business to the business community. For more info, or to register a Silent Auction contribution, contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\
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a bit about our newest member \\ People’s State Bank \\ Peggy Hardt Wausau \\ 715-847-4065 \\ phardt@psbwi.com www.psbwi.com Join Date \\ 10.30.2012
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Wine Distributors / Suppliers \\ Allstate Wines, L’eft Bank Wines, Purple Feet Wines, Swiss Cellars Wines
Beer \\ Stevens Point Brewery Bordeaux Table \\ Delta Dental of WI, Figi’s Inc, Donaldson Company, Ministry Health Care Chardonnay Table \\ CliftonLarsonAllen LLP & CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, Investors Community Bank, Skyward Stage \\ Worzalla Publishing Co. Trip \\ Marathon Travel & Travel Guard
member of the MONTH \\
Each month the Active Voice features a PCBC “Member of the Month” selected from a list of members that begins with the same letter of the alphabet. November features a business that begins with the letter “K”.
K-Tech Kleening Systems 7710 Technology Drive \\ Weston, WI 715-359-7930 www.ktechbeyondclean.com SueK@K-techKleening.com Join Date \\ 05.21.1998
What they have to say \\ The company now known as K-tech Kleening Systems was founded in 1984 and in 1975 transferred ownership to the children. Since then, the company has continued to grow and expand, offering services well beyond the residential and commercial cleaning services originally offered. Today the company is comprised of a carpet and duct cleaning division, a restoration division that deals with fire, water, smoke and storm damage and a environmental services division that handles the removal of asbestos, lead and mold remediation.
K-tech has been the recipient of several prestigious awards over the years, including Wisconsin Family Service Award and the 2008 BSCIA Arthur C. Barraclough Company Community Service Award. These and others are examples of the employees’ dedication, who remain true, to the Core Values of the K-tech Organization. Believing in the community, as they have believed in us, has given us an opportunity to grow and we have been blessed with the ability to give back to the community that have supported us. Our company and others have become the backbone of our business community for today and in the future by taking advantage of what the Portage County Business Council has to offer. We have been a member since 1998 and feel that we can relate through our Mission Statement “Leadership through our services for our customers, community and environment.” \\\\\
Jewelry \\ Lee Ayers Jewelers with Thomas Dailing Designs
Print \\ Dolce Digital Imaging & Printing Centerpiece \\ Bev’s Floral & Gifts Cheese \\ Ski’s Meat Market
Wine Stopper \\ Charter Business Rating \\ R-Store / Riiser Energy Chianti Bistro Table \\ Element Mobile Cocktail Napkin \\ McCain Foods Inc. Dinner Napkin \\ The Boldt Company Silent Auction/Door Prize Contributors \\ @1800 at Sentry Insurance Abacus Investments Inc. – Steve Bandy
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Blenker Companies Central City Credit Union Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Country Inn & Suites Delta Dental of Wisconsin Duraclean Specialists Grazies Italian Grill International Bank of Amherst John & Chris Charewicz M3 Insurance Solutions Inc. Notable Impressions Sentry Insurance Slumberland Furniture of Stevens Point Stevens Point Brewery The Boldt Company The Pineries Bank
Supporters \\ Advanced Neck & Back Care Center Andrew’s Ltd Distinctive Men’s Clothing
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Dolce Digital Imaging & Printing Marathon Travel Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall Travel Guard UWSP Jazz Quintet
Planning Team \\ Janis Borski \\ UWSP 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 Nicole Meeks \\ CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Scott Rockman \\ Rockman’s Catering Denny Rosenthal \\ The Worth Company Karen Schanock \\ PCBC Attila Weninger \\ SPAPSD \\\\\
small business x-change
Non-Profit Board Training
11.14.12 \\ 7:30 am - 8:30 am pcbc - foundation room
11.27.12 & 11.29.12 \\ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Ministry Health Care, Oak Room
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2012 Tax update presented by Randy Swanton & Tom Klismith of Klismith Accounting & Tax Group, SC
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Join Ignite Leadership Network for our Annual Non-Profit Board Training Tuesday, November 27 and Thursday, November 29. This training is meant to provide participants with an understanding of non-profit organizational structure, board roles and responsibilities, relationships between board members and staff, and knowing when and how to get involved in local non-profit organizations. At the end of the second evening there will also be an opportunity for participants to meet with representatives from local organizations that are seeking new board or committee members. Speakers include Kathy Davies, Alzheimer’s Foundation, Chris Sadler, UWSP, Terry Rothmann, Community Foundation of Central WI, Katy Olson, Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum and more. The second evening also features a unique speed networking opportunity for participants and area non-profit agencies. Ignite is available through a partnership with the Portage County Business Council Foundation and United Way of Portage County.
Randy Swanton and Tom Klismith will provide an overview of 2012 individual and corporate taxes, focusing on changes for 2012, new tax laws in 2012 and what we may see in 2013.
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> Continental Breakfast served > No cost to attend, the value of the information may be priceless!
ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE: A roundtable series of meetings that allows 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 am - 8:30 am at the Portage County Business Council office. \\\\\
MSTC Ground breaking Ceremony 10.18.12 PCBC Ambassadors and Board of Directors attended the ground breaking ceremony for Mid-State Technical College. The Stevens Point Campus is on the move to 1001 Centerpoint Drive in Stevens Point.
POWER BREAKFAST SERIES 11.07.12 \\ 7:15 am - 9:00 am BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center » REGISTER » CLICK HERE for registration form 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. Information speakers will help you stay informed of business issues you need to understand.
Regional Vice President for Ministry Health Care and President of St. Michael’s Hospital and Dr. Mark Fenlon, Regional Vice President for Ministry Medical Group in the central region. Their presentation is entitled “Health Care Reform: Moving from Volume to Value”.
Presenting Sponsor \\
Cost \\ $20 / Members $25 / Prospective Members (cost includes breakfast & program)
Itinerary \\ 7:15 am \\ Registration 7:30 am \\ Welcome & Breakfast (Catered by Rockman’s Catering) 8:15 am \\ Guest Speakers Mr. Jeff Martin and Dr. Mark Fenlon 9:00 am \\ Closing \\\\\
Our featured presenters for the November POWER Breakfast will be Mr. Jeff Martin,
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2012-13 PIE INVESTORS Thank you to those who are supporting Partners in Education.
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L3: Lunch, Learn, Lead Series 10.18.12 Bronze \\ October’s L3 luncheon series featured Mayor of Wisconsin Rapids, Zack Vruwink. Vruwink shared his optimism and realistic approach to governance with Ignite attendees. Vruwink is the youngest mayor in the State of Wisconsin winning his race earlier in 2012, garnering nearly 70% of the vote, running against three other candidates. He is also the owner and found of ZAXX Technology Specialists, launched in 2003 which provides IT solutions in businesses and consumers throughout central and northeastern Wisconsin. Vruwink is a University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point graduate and currently resides in Wisconsin Rapids. Thank you to River Cities Bank for sponsoring and hosting the luncheon. \\\\\
71st Assembly Candidate Forum Held With Assemblyman Louis Molepske Jr. announcing he was not running for re-election, voters will be electing a new representative for the 71 st District when they head to the polls on November 6th. Members of the Portage County Business Council were invited to attend the 71 st Assembly District Candidate Forum on October 5 th to meet and hear candidates Katrina Shankland and Patrick Testin address issues affecting our district. Organized by the PCBC Legislative Committee, Candidates Shankland and Testin responded to questions drafted by Legislative Committee members on a on a host of key issues. Candidates responded to questions about labor-management issues, ground water, differential tuition efforts, the voucher program in Portage County, mining legislation, reducing corporate income tax, renewable energy and others. Thank you to Mr. Bob Williams, Idea Associates, for serving as moderator for this event. And, thank you to Katrina Shankland and Patrick Testin for participating in the 71 st Assembly Candidate Forum.
Don’t forget to head to the polls and vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. \\\\\
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» DONATE ONLINE Please consider supporting the Foundation’s efforts toward strengthening the quality of life in Portage County by partnering business, education and workforce development systems by making a donation to Partners in Education. You can give online by clicking above or contact Sarah at fdn@ portagecountybiz.com or 715-344-1940 for more information. \\\\\
NEED A Copier? Is your business in need of a black and white copy machine? Well, good news, we have one for sale! It is a Konica Minolta Bizhub 500 and is in great working order. We are selling it for $700. Please contact Kari at the Business Council, for more information at 715-344-1940 or acct@ portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\
Small Business of the Year Award Nominations Sought » CLICK HERE for NOMINATION FORM The PCBC 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 Friday, November 30. Self nominations are encouraged. The Small Business of the Year Award is presented during the Business Council’s Annual Dinner on January 29, 2013. 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. For more information on this award and past recipients, please contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\
Backstage Pass 11.15.2012 \\ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Ministry Dental Center » REGISTER Join Ignite Leadership Network for our July Backstage Pass at Ministry Dental Center. Learn about the good work the Dental Center has been doing in our community for the last 10 years while networking with other young professionals in Portage County.
About Ministry Dental Center \\ Ministry Dental Center is a health partnership between CAP Services, Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital and Delta Dental Plan of Wisconsin. Ministry Dental’s goal is to improve the oral health of low-income residents. The impact of the Center on the provision of affordable dental care in the area is very significant; 12,000 persons have received dental care since its inception. Ministry Dental Center is designed to increase access to affordable dental care for households enrolled in Medicaid or BadgerCare. Its goal is to improve patient oral health by ensuring completion of any needed treatment and transition to preventive care status. Once patients are free of cavities, have received all needed treatments such as dentures, and root canals, extractions etc., they are moved to preventive care (cleanings). Letters and stories from the patients indicate the Center’s care has been life-changing, opening new opportunities for employment/promotions, social life, self-esteem and even just a smile. Ministry Dental Center is a unique facility in the county and the state of Wisconsin. 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.
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Leadership Portage County Alums Gather 10.12.12 Leadership Portage County (LPC) Alumni hosted their 6th Annual “Homecoming Picnic” on October 12, 2012 at Iverson Park. The picnic is a great way for former and current participants of the Leadership Portage County program to network, raise money for scholarships and discuss current topics in our community. Thank you to those who were able to join us! \\\\\
Women in Business Luncheon 12.13.2012 \\ 11:15 am - 1:00 pm Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall » REGISTER » CLICK HERE for registration form Ski’s Meat Market is excited to sponsor Women in Business on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Join us that afternoon from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm at Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall (with Rockman’s Catering), 2811 Plover Springs Drive, Plover. Our guest speaker is Lori Schuler, Marketing/Activity Director & Staff Trainer for the Central Wisconsin Senior Living. Come hear Lori present “Spinning in Circles”.
Itinerary \\ 11:15 am \\ Registration & Networking 11:30 am \\ Welcome 11:45 am \\ Lunch 12:15 am \\ Guest Speaker, Lori Schuler 1:00 pm \\ Door Prize Giveaways & Closing
Cost \\ $22 / PCBC Member, $30 / Prospective Member
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Save the dates FOR 2013 \\ March 21, 2013 \\ June 27, 2013 \\ September 26, 2013 – Presented by the Arts Alliance of Portage County \\ December 12, 2013 Opportunities are available to Business Council members wishing to play a greater role in our Women in Business events for 2013. Contact Karen at kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com for all the exciting details. \\\\\
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2012 pcbc / foundation board of DIRECTORS \\
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Executive Board
November 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.
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 - BMO Harris Bank 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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