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Introducing #WON

By LouAnn Schulfer, AWMA®, AIF® Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals* Accredited Wealth Management AdvisorSM Accredited Investment Fiduciary®

In our business, we set aside time each Friday for “business development”, a discipline where our entire staff comes together to work ON our business, not just IN our business. Feedback from our clients and our advisory council has been valuable in shaping our success. What has always been evident to me though, is that no one understands what it’s like to run a business more than another business owner. Hence, the idea for #WON was born!

Women Owners Network is a new group created within the Portage County Business Council. #WON is a group of women business owners who get together monthly over a working lunch to discuss challenges that we face in our businesses and share best practices to overcome them.

Within the first few months, we’ve addressed and helped each other with topics such as employee retention, improving efficiencies and using new technologies in our businesses. The group decides on the upcoming topic and a member hosts the meeting at their place of business.

If you are a woman, have an ownership stake in your business and would like to share with and learn from your peers, consider joining us! We welcome you to contact LouAnn Schulfer or Tonya Kowalski for more information.

LouAnn Schulfer: louann.schulfer@lpl.com or (715) 343-9600 Tonya Kowalski: tkowalski@portagecountybiz.com or (715) 344-1940 Portage County Business Council, Schulfer & Associates, LLC and LPL Financial are separate entities. *Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor. Member FINRA/SIPC.

SEEKING CLASSROOM SPEAKERS!

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CONTENTS MAGAZINE 5 Leadership Sometimes leadership feels like a “jargony” overused word, yet we all know it is extremely critical to the success of an individual, employee, business and community.

7 Thank you volunteers Partners In Education programming is off to a busy start in 2018!

THANK YOU to these volunteers and companies who make these events possible!

8 ambassadors give back Volunteers, they are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization! For us, one of the most active and visible group of volunteers are part of the Ambassadors Club, which consists of 32 people.

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11 Member Referral program The member referral program is a great way to earn $100 just for you!

Encourage possible new members to contact Tonya.

16 Annual Dinner & Silent Auction Winners of the Decree of Excellence Award, Ambassador of the Year Award, Small Business of the Year and the President’s Award will all be recognized during the Portage County Business Council’s Annual Dinner and Silent Auction on Wednesday, January 31st.

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Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t

by Simon Sinek.

19 leadership Portage County Leadership Portage County’s January session focused on Education & Quality of Life in Portage County.

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SAVE THE DATE 2018 Central Wisconsin Digital and Social Media Conference Location

Laird Room, Dreyfus University Center UW-Stevens Point

Keynote Speaker

Susan Weinschenk

Three tracks

Social Media, Digital Media, Websites

Post-Conference social

April 4 Full Day

Sponsorships available Contact Diana Wilcott for more information diana.wilcott@uwsp.edu or 715-346-3861

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LE ADERSHIP TODD KUCKKAHN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sometimes leadership feels like a “jargony” overused word, yet we all know it is extremely critical to the success of an individual, employee, business and community. In the Portage County Business Council’s mission, vision and values, we list leadership as one of the six key values of how we operate. Hopefully, we express our leadership by taking the initiative for positive, proactive opportunities.

We have specific opportunities for both employees and businesses to engage in leadership. Leadership Portage County (LPC) and our young professional group, Ignite, both focus on developing leaders in our community. We have countless other programs with leadership as a key or underlying value.

Leadership is a key element in talent attraction and retention. The next generation of workers need to have leadership skills, whether they are the CEO or on the front line of customer service. You will soon be hearing about a program The John Maxwell Company will be offering through PCBC, titled “5 Levels of Leadership”. Through an application process, we were chosen as a site for them to share more about what

leadership means.

Some of their “key talking points” include: •Why finding and developing emerging leaders matter •The effects of creating a leadership culture •The importance of leadership beyond a title •How developing strong relationships leads to higher productivity •How the 5 Levels impacts the individual, the team, and the organization.

PCBC works in the community

to model leadership. On a recent visit to a prospective member, the conversation centered on an IT issue that the company was having. With our knowledge of and partnership with CWITA (Central Wisconsin Information Technology Alliance), we were able to connect the business with one of the CWITA leaders.

That connection isn’t necessarily a tangible benefit of membership, however partnerships is another

value and providing the leadership to make connections helps our community grow.

The Ignite board and Ignite members understand partner with other young professional groups throughout the state, under the leadership of NEWaukee. Our new chair, Eric Dolski, Sentry Insurance, attended a YP workshop recently and brought back opportunities to help grow our efforts. Specifically, programming for YP Week the end of April was a key component of that workshop. Stay tuned for more on that, as well.

The companies who provide the opportunity for employees to participate in LPC understand how developing leaders through this program benefits them through talent retention. Engaged employees become long-term employees. And younger professionals want to be engaged in the community, in spite of what we might read in the media.

Leaders come from all walks of life in a business. Leadership has many forms. Committing intentional (not random) acts of kindness are a simple form of leadership.

PCBC conducting a communitywide housing roundtable is another form of leadership. Our executive roundtables are yet another of leadership. We all should strive to be leaders in our own way. When others see that, they will want to become part of the movement and our community will continue to grow and innovate.

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Everyone, regardless of position or title, is a leader.

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Leadership Certificate and Workshop Series Attend individual workshops ($249/each) or earn your certificate by registering for all six workshops ($1,245)

Previous Session

Strengthening Managerial Effectiveness

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017; Instructor: Sarah Young Want to complete the certificate, but missed a session? Complete your certificate by adding a class in 2018-19!

Upcoming Sessions

Professional Communication and Your Professional Image

Friday, Jan. 26, 2018; Instructor: Judy Rannow Strengthen skills of effective business and professional communication. After completion of this workshop, you will have the skills necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of professional situations.

The Innovative Leader

Friday, Feb. 16, 2018; Instructor: Sarah Young Build a new mindset for approaching challenges in your organization. Learn to identify possibilities and create the conditions in your work teams that make innovation a way of being versus a one-time initiative.

Strategic Planning and Strategic Leadership Friday, March 9, 2018; Instructor: Judy Rannow Gain the knowledge and tools to develop strategic plans and leverage your strategic leadership strengths to move your strategic plan forward.

The Influential Leader

Friday, April 13, 2018; Instructor: Sarah Young Increase your positive impact in a meaningful way in this interactive, thought-proving workshop. Explore your leadership values, motivators, purpose and ways to develop meaningful connections.

Negotiation Strategies and Skills

Friday, May 4, 2018; Instructor: David Schalow Become a successful negotiator in your personal and business transactions. Through this workshop, you’ll learn and practice negotiation strategies and skills helping you create mutually beneficial and profitable long-term relationships.

This series is in partnership with the UW Leadership Development Program.

REGISTER TODAY!

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THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Partners In Education programming is off to a busy start in 2018!

Mock Interviews were held on Friday, January 5, 2018. 17 students from Art Greco’s 8th grade College and Career Readiness class at Ben Franklin Jr. High were matched with volunteer interviewers from businesses across the community. Students had the opportunity to complete two mock interviews and reflect on their performance at each.

A Reality Shop was held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at SPASH. The Reality Shop is a budgeting exercise Nyra Lind ABR Employment Services Savannah Hebior AIG Mandy Powers Bull's Eye Credit Union Eric Martin Community Insurance Natalie Roth CoVantage Credit Union Nick Kearny CoVantage Credit Union Paula Erickson Delta Dental of Wisconsin Andrea Moore Donaldson Company, Inc. Sheila Hetzel Donaldson Company, Inc. Brook Brown Express Employment Professionals Sarah Agena Flexible Nutrition Solutions Colt Nicklaus Forward Service Corporation Jodi Pankow Forward Service Corporation Serena Landowski Great Lakes Educational Services Derek Wolosek G reat Lakes Educational Services Noall Silvester Holiday Inn Stevens Point

for students enrolled in the SPASH Personal Finance class. Students provide PCBC with their chosen career and educational goals. Based on that information, the student receives three job offers in return and is randomly assigned a family scenario. Students then work through a monthly budget visiting tables around the room staffed by community volunteers. Business representatives sell the students vehicles, housing, groceries, and other monthly expenses.

THANK YOU to these volunteers and companies who made these events possible!

Tanya Saxton Junior Achievement PWC Shannon Lewis Lands' End Volker Gaul Mid-State Technical College Joe Pomrening Mid-State Technical College Brenda Kubisiak Old National Bank Tonya Kowalski Portage County Business Council Lauri Martin-Keefe Community Volunteer Jamie Chilewski Simplicity Credit Union Katy Zaleski Simplicity Credit Union Alexis Bushman Skyward Emily Glinski Skyward Erin Werra Skyward Foua Khang Skyward Jeff Walker Skyward Lauren Gilchrist Skyward Jennifer Hess UWSP Demetrius Walker UWSP Kelly Zagrzebski Wisconsin Public Service

Did you miss out on these activities? Join us for the next ones – Reality Shop for Amherst & Rosholt High School Students Thursday, March 8, 2018 Mid-state Technical College Stevens Point Campus 9:00 to 10:45 AM (Arrive 8:30)

Semester II Reality Shop at SPASH Thursday, May 10, 2018 SPASH Library Media Center Shift 1: 7:40-9:25 Shift 2: 9:30-11:30

Mock Interviews Friday, May 25, 2018 Mid-State Technical College Stevens Point Campus 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM (includes lunch) 7

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AMBASSADORS GIVE BACK

DECEMBER

Volunteers, they are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization! For us, one of the most active and visible group of volunteers are part of the Ambassadors Club, which consists of 32 people.

Our Ambassadors attend many ribbon cutting ceremonies, grand opening celebrations, ground breakings, many meetings and

On December 14th members of our Ambassadors Club, PCBC staff, Mayor Wiza and guests attended the open house and ribbon cutting

The Stevens Point Police Department celebrated their new home located at 933 Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on December 20th. City officials, community members, 8

Business Council and Foundation events. Members of this enthusiastic group generally lend a hand whenever they see something that needs doing!

Dorothy Pientka Honored as Ambassador of the 4th Quarter

Last year alone they gave back over 1,700 hours of volunteer time. That is truly amazing! Many thanks to our terrific goodwill Ambassadors!

celebration for D1 Training - Stevens Point with Klasinski Clinic physical therapists.

business leaders, law enforcement, members of our Ambassadors Club and PCBC staff gathered for the celebration. Congratulations to Chief of Police Marty Skibba and his team!

On a quarterly basis, the Ambassadors Club takes the opportunity to recognize one of its members for outstanding commitment. This commitment is measured by their participation in meetings, events, grand openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies during a three-month timeframe.

During the fourth quarter of 2017, Dorothy Pientka was named the Ambassador of the Quarter. Dorothy is the owner (along with her husband George) of Pientka Auction Service.

She has been an Ambassador since September, 1992.

Congratulations Dorothy on your recent achievement. The Business Council Board of Directors, Ambassadors Club and staff appreciate your efforts.

If you are interested in joining the Ambassadors Club, please contact Karen Schanock at kschanock@portagecountybiz. com or at 715-344-1940 for more information.

THANK YOU INVESTMENT MEMBERS!!!

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ABR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT CLINIC BIOLIFE PLASMA SERVICES COLONIAL LIFE COMFORT SUITES CORNERSTONE TECHNOLOGY COUNTRY INN & SUITES CROCKETT SEPTIC, LLC DEL MONTE FOODS INC. FELTZ FAMILY FARMS FELTZ'S DAIRY STORE GAMBER-JOHNSON LLC HAUSMANN JOHNSON INSURANCE HERITAGE FARM ESTATES KI MOBILITY MCZ'S BREW PUB NEXTHOME PRIORITY OFFICE ENTERPRISES INC OLD NATIONAL BANK ODC, INC.- STEVENS POINT & WISCONSIN RAPIDS PANERA BREAD PIZZA RANCH POINT AFTER PUB & GRILL PROVIDENT NUTRACEUTICAL A DIVISION OF ORTHO MOLECULAR PRODUCTS RIVER CITIES BANK ROCKMAN'S CATERING SERVICEMASTER RESTORE SPECTRUM BUSINESS SPECTRUM INSURANCE GROUP TEAM SCHIERL COMPANIES THE BUSINESS NEWS THE NEST WATERSTONE MORTGAGE WELLS FARGO ADVISORS FINANCIAL NETWORK, LLC, MEMBER SIPC WHITING AVENUE ESTATES WIRELESS EXPRESS

CONTACT TONYA KOWALSKI TODAY TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BECOME AN INVESTMENT MEMBER. 715-344-1940, TKOWALSKI@PORTAGECOUNTYBIZ.COM

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Business after

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REGISTER You are invited to attend our February X-Change...

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Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 7:30am – 8:30am Portage County Business Council, Foundation Conference Room While there is no cost to attend, the value of the information may be priceless Continental Breakfast Provided

“Outlook 2018: Return of the Business Cycle”

Join us for Business After Hours on Monday, February 19, 2018 Sponsored by: National Wellness Institute, 300 College Court, Stevens Point 5:00PM to 7:00PM

No Cost to Attend Having a lo-o-o-ong day? Stop by the National Wellness Institute for a relaxing time of real food, wine, beer, soda, smoothies, music, and massage. Sweep the stress away with a wellness night provided by local vendors and the National Wellness Institute. A 50/50 raffle will also be played. Don’t miss the fun!

What is Business After Hours? A social event designed for and hosted by Business Council members to give business professionals an opportunity to network, share ideas, and have their facility seen by other members. The member host furnishes refreshments and hors d’oeuvres for the evening.

A different Business Council member hosts Business After Hours every month.

Members are welcome to co-host the event with another Business Council member. Please call Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or email at kschanock@portagecountybiz.com to book the month you are interested in.

RSVP by Friday, February 16, 2017.

Click Here to register online.

Click Here for map.

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At this X-Change participants will learn: • Timely, relevant information to the economy and financial markets, applicable to our personal and business lives.

• Schulfer & Associates view of what 2018 is likely to bring forth for the economy and investors, and why.

• “Take Away’s” - suggested “to do” points.

LouAnn Schulfer, AWMA®, AIF® Accredited Wealth Management Advisor® Accredited Investment Fiduciary®

Gene Schulfer, AWMA® Accredited Wealth Management AdvisorSM LPL Investment Advisor Representative

With markets at all-time highs, many investors are wondering if the end of the bull market is near. We don’t believe so.

Rather, we see a “Return of the Business Cycle”. Instead of relying on intervention by the Federal Reserve (Fed) to propel employment and personal consumption, we will turn to fiscal policy and improving business fundamentals to spur further growth in the economy and stock market, kind of like a “sequel” to the market and economic recovery we’ve experienced since the market bottomed in March 2009. Join us for an informative and fun movie-themed presentation, “Outlook 2018: Return of the Business Cycle.”

Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals is an independent firm, aligned with LPL Financial. With one of the largest and most experienced research groups among independent firms, we offer objective opinions, meaning we have no proprietary products to sell, no “parent company” ownership, no investment banking or insurance company relationships to promote, only independent and objective information.

What is the Business X-Change? A roundtable presentation which allows business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other. Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year from 7:30 - 8:30am at the Portage County Business Council office.

Special THANK YOU to Schulfer & Associates for their sponsorship of this program.

Securities and Advisory Services offered through LPL Financial, a Registered Investment Advisor, member FINRA and SIPC. The economic forecasts set forth in the presentation may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful. Stock and bond strategies involve risks including the loss of principal. Alternative investment strategies carry a higher degree of risk.

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Portage County Business Council (PCBC) Member Referral Program We know that many of our new members are referred by existing members, and we want to say “THANK YOU!” If you refer a new business(es) to join as a member of PCBC and that business joins, you will receive a $100 Portage County Gift Certificate! It is simply our way of saying thanks for being a partner with the Business Council.

How it works: 1. Introduce a new member to PCBC via an email introduction or in-person meeting 2. Encourage new member to join 3. Once new member payment is received, you will get a $100 Portage County Gift Certificate Program Notes:  

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Certificate will only be given if the new member joins PCBC and payment is received.

A “referral” is defined as an email and/or in-person introduction. Verbal or word-of-mouth referrals are very much appreciated and always welcomed but will not result in a referral credit.

A “new member” is defined as any organization that has never been a member of PCBC or has not been a member in the past 13 months.

Portage County Business Council, Inc.

Where Economic Vitality Meets Quality of Life 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482 P 715-344-1940 | F 715-344-4473 www.PortageCountyBiz.com

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T h e A c t i v e Vo i c e | J a n u a r y 2 0 1 8 Join us for a European Cruise! Portage County Business Council is partnering with the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce to offer our first-ever travel trip! See amazing sights, indulge in delicious cuisine, and enjoy world-class accommodations. Click on the link for the brochure with more details. Share with friends and family- this trip is for EVERYONE in the community- not only PCBC members. Bon Voyage!

CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS Call the PCBC office with any questions: 715-344-1940.

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GREAT NEWS FOR PCBC MEMBERS! We are now offering Member to Member Discounts!

They are offers that are hand-picked by some of our members exclusively for other members to enjoy.

To view the current Member to Member Discounts: 1. Go to our website www.portagecountybiz.com 2. Click on Member Login in upper right corner 3. Login using your credentials (if you do not know these- please let us know and we can give them to you) 4. Click on Member to Member Deals 5. Click on each deal for more details

Like what you see and want to offer a discount from your organization?

It is free and easy to post a Member to Member Discount: 1. Go to our website www.portagecountybiz.com 2. Click on Member Login in upper right corner 3. Login using your credentials (if you do not know these- please let us know and we can give them to you) 4. Click on blue box in upper right titled “Add Member to Member Deal�

5. Fill in all appropriate information

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Nominations Needed

Register Here

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Save the Dates Don’t miss these exciting events scheduled for 2018: • Tuesday, April 10, 2018 – Fashion Runway Show at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, sponsored by Girls in Pearls Boutique and Bria Bella & Co. • Thursday, June 21, 2018 sponsored by Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin • Thursday, September 20, 2018 sponsored by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation • Thursday, December 13, 2018 sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection All events will be held from 11:15AM to 1:00PM. Cost: $27/Members, $32/Prospective Members Opportunities are available to Business Council members wishing to play a greater role in our Women in Business events for 2018.

Contact Karen Schanock at kschanock@portagecountybiz.com for all the exciting details.

All events will be held from 11:15AM to 1:00PM. Cost: $27/Members, $32/Prospective Members

2018

SCHEDULE

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Presented By

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 5:30 – 8:30pm Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center Click Here to Register

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T h e A c t i v e Vo i c e | J a n u a r y 2 0 1 8 Social 5:30-6:50PM Complimentary Hors d’ oeuvres, Cash Bar

Silent Auction 5:30-6:50PM A spectacular array of jewelry, artwork, travel, sports and entertainment packages Dinner & Program 6:50-8:00PM Choose from two mouth-watering entrees: 1. NY Steak & Chicken Scaloppini: Sliced New York Manhattan with Marsala DemiGlace & Chicken served with Sour Cream Veloute over Mashed Potatoes with a Broiled Half Tomato 2. Eggplant & Portabella: Steamed Broccoli Crown, Blistered Portabella Mushroom & Seared Eggplant Plank with Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Garbanzo Hash with a Zesty Red Sauce Entrees also include a Caesar Salad, freshly baked rolls, and delicious desserts of dual mousse shooters - pairing raspberry with lemon, and mocha with chocolate, coffee, tea and milk.

Awards Presentation 8:00-8:30PM Ambassador of the Year Pete Theisen from The Portage County Bank Small Business of the Year Community First Bank Decree of Excellence Aspirus Stevens Point Campus And the President’s Award Recipient –

Attorney Keith J. Pilger Partner with Anderson O’Brien

Special thanks to our Award Sponsors:

And thanks to our Reception Sponsors:

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LEADERSHIP PORTAGE COUNTY

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TALENT DEVELOPMENT Recap Written By: Derek Nest (Summarized by Kayla Rombalski) Leadership Portage County’s January session focused on Education & Quality of Life in Portage County.

After a couple of participant speeches and a welcome from our morning host, Mid-State Technical College, we had the opportunity to hear from educational leaders in the community. Todd Huspeni- UWSP, Volker Gaul- Mid-State Technical College, Jon Vollendorf- SPASH, and Larry Theiss- Pacelli High School spent the morning with us to discuss the challenges and opportunities of each of leading each of their institutions.

Kathy Davies instructed us in how to be effective board members and serve our communities. After lunch we headed off to the IDEA Center.

We learned about Point of Discovery School from Lead Teacher Dan Lathrop, heard from Mary Ann Krems from Portage County Alliance for Youth about Developmental Assets, and ended our day with a workshop on networking and relationship building from Shannon Semmerling, of Ask Shannon PR. Shannon’s tips included “7 Ways to Make Small Talk More Interesting” and how to get beyond the common question – what do you do?

For detailed notes on our January session, click here.

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CALENDAR

FEBRUARY

MARCH 08

IGNITE EVENT

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EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE (ASPIRE & ENGAGE MEMBERS ONLY)

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REALITY SHOP, ROSHOLT/AMHERST

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AMERICAN AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION BANQUET

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BUSINESS X-CHANGE

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, 5:00PM NATIONAL WELLNESS INSTITUTE

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POST SECONDARY NIGHT & CAREER FAIR AT SPASH

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BUSINESS X-CHANGE, 7:30AM PCBC OFFICE

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NEW ERA WORKSHOP 2.0

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LEADERSHIP BOOK CLUB, 5:00PM MISSION COFFEE HOUSE, PLOVER

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

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IGNITE NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

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IGNITE EVENT

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SBDC BUSINESS EDUCATION SERIES FINDING THE MONEY, 7:30AM PCBC OFFICE

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SALESNET, 11:45 AM PCBC OFFICE

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IGNITE ANNIVERSARY PARTY, 5:30PM CENTRAL WATERS BREWERY CO.

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CAREER FAIR, ROSHOLT

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TEC - KEYNOTE SPEAKER, HERB MEYER

contact us Portage County Business Council, Inc. 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482 715-344-1940 | www.portagecountybiz.com

Portage County Business Council @PoCoBiz Portage County Business Council

Todd Kuckkahn Executive Director tkuckkahn@portagecountybiz..com

Kayla Rombalski Director of Talent Development talent@portagecountybiz.com

Tonya Kowalski Director of Business Engagement tkowalski@portagecountybiz.com

Karen Schanock Director of Programs & Events kschanock@portagecountybiz.com

Mereta Walker Director of Operations acctg@portagecountybiz.com

Angel Whitehead Marketing Communications Coordinator admin@portagecountybiz.com

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