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C ONTENTS MAGAZINE 5 growth The final of the six values of the Portage County Business Council is growth. In past articles, the focus has been on the other five; engagement, innovation, leadership, network development and partnerships.

7 Business on the green With over 200 golfers participating and additional business representatives attending the 19th Hole Networking Dinner, the event provided a great environment to expand contacts. »» p.5

15 The ambassadors have been busy!

Four ribbon cuttings have been kept the ambassadors busy during the last month.

16 UWSP Welcome Orientation Join the Portage County Business Council in welcoming future students at UWSP. This will be the only promotional mailing welcoming incoming first year students sent.

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TODD KUCKKAHN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The final of the six values of the Portage County Business Council is growth. In past articles, the focus has been on the other five; engagement, innovation, leadership, network development and partnerships.

Growth is defined as sharing member, community, regional and statewide resources to enhance our partnerships. It is that and more.

Summertime in Wisconsin is all about growth. With July upon us, we hope for the corn to be knee-high by the fourth of July. All of our crops have beautified our landscapes and scenery, including some of our own backyards. Agriculture is a critical part of our economy. We celebrate this important sector annually with our Ag Tours in late summer/fall and our American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet.

We also see growth in the business parks and businesses throughout our community. Service Cold Storage and Ki Mobility, right in our physical neighborhood are both expanding.

Maher Water Corporation is building a new facility and CliftonLarsonAllen will be moving into the Ellis Construction building around the corner from us.

Putt N Play is adding laser tag. A round-a-bout is being constructed to manage traffic on the north end of Division. UW-Stevens Point will be opening their new science building in August and our Partners In Education social and Golden Apple awards will be one of the first events in it on August 23.(Click here for the event.)

Some excellent resources for our community.

There are also opportunities for high school students to grow.

The Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) Foundation is hosting one of three Business World Summer Programs at UW-Stevens Point in July. This competitive academic program is designed to teach Wisconsin high school students the values of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and freemarket enterprise. Since 1982, over 20,000 students have participated in Business World events. This is the first year it is being held in central Wisconsin. There is still time to sign up at https://www.wmc.org/programs/ business-world/summer-program/.

Contact us if you are interested in a scholarship.

Personal growth never ends either. It was great having Chris Goede from The John Maxwell Company here the end of May to do two sessions on leadership. He spoke on the “5 Levels of Leadership”. Leadership, corporate culture, personal growth, intentionality, strategic and critical thinking and influence are all important no matter what level of leadership you are at and no matter where you “fit” in a business. PCBC’s Leadership Portage County program (http://portagecountybiz.com/lpc/) is a wonderful opportunity for you to grow in central Wisconsin.

We are experiencing growth in our parks and waterways, too.

The Little Plover River Watershed Enhancement Project is being led by the Village of Plover. Some of the partners include the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin Wetlands Association, Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Portage County Land Conservation Department, and Montgomery Associates. A true growth partnership to maintain and enhance the beauty of our region.

We are blessed to live in this community. We are proud and humble and that needs to change.

We need to brag. We need to share the wonder of our community. Use your social media to share all of the great opportunities in our area. Let’s continue that growth!

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MONDAY, JULY 16 - 5:00PM TO 7:00PM Hosted By

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

• Wednesday, July 11, 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 Topic: “The Correlation Between Benefits & Employee Retention” Phil Hollis, CEO/President Secure Heritage Insurance Agency

Location of Event: 5370 US-10, Stevens Point

About the Program: Participants will hear about employee benefit options, the correlation between employee benefits and employee retention, individual & group benefits and association benefits.

Our host for the July event will be offering a variety of complimentary hot and cold appetizers, refreshments including wine, beer, soda & water; several door prize and giveaways. A 50/50 raffle will also be played.

As a result of attending this X-Change, participants will learn: • Why people need benefits.

• As an employer, should I help pay?

• How to offer benefits and not break the bank

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.

About our Speaker: Phil Hollis is the CEO/President of Secure Heritage Insurance Agency. He is a member of the Lions Club International, is a retired United States Navy Lt. Commander of 21 years, and is a graduate from University of Southern California, B.S.E.E. Phil is a licensed insurance agent in Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, and Texas. He has 19 years of experience in the insurance business and was awarded Agent of the Year in 2008, and District Manager of the Year in 2009. He has succeeded in growing Secure Heritage by more than 300 percent over a three year period. Phil’s primary focus is educating and protecting families and small businesses.

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, July 13, 2018.

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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 - 8:30 a.m. at the Portage County Business Council office.

Special THANK YOU to Secure Heritage for its sponsorship of this program.

For questions on this X-Change please contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or kschanock@portagecountybiz.com.

B u s i n e s s o n t h e g r e e n

The Ambassadors Club of the Portage County Business Council thanks you for your participation in our 29th Annual Business on the Green Golf Outing. With over 200 golfers participating additional T h e A c t i and ve V o i c e | business 2018 representatives attending the 19th Hole Networking Dinner, the event provided a great environment to expand business.

Members of our Ambassadors Club hard at work registering golfers at SentryWorld.

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Investors Community Bank Foursome – Beverage Sponsor

Point After Pub & Grill – Gold Hole Sponsor

Ambassador, Sarah Agena at the Stevens Point Country Club.

Ambassador Dave Acaley modeling our 19th Hole theme of “Monopoly Madness at PCBC Railroad”.

Golfers and Hole Sponsors gathered after golf for the 19th Hole Networking Event at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center

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Thank you to our Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsors: Advanced Disposal Services Midwest Anderson O’Brien Bull’s Eye Credit Union Community First Bank Del Monte Foods Inc. Delta Dental of Wisconsin Ellis Construction Express Employment Professionals Figi’s Companies Inc Hausmann-Johnson Insurance Klasinski Clinic Orthopaedics Point After Pub & Grill Rettler Corporation River Valley Bank Schulist’s Custom Cabinets Inc Sentry Insurance / Point Insurance Agency Simplicity Credit Union Skyward The Pineries Bank Gold (2) Sponsors: ABR Employment Services Ansay & Associates Blenker Construction LLC Corex US LLC Country Inn & Suites Keller Inc Knight Barry Title Services Pat’s CARSTAR Auto Body Peoples State Bank Precision Cellular & Sound Secure Heritage Insurance Agency Everwell Benefits Simplicity Credit Union Stevens Point Brewery Team Schierl Companies Hole-In-One Sponsors: Mark Motors Automotive Inc The Portage County Bank Lunch Bag Sponsors: Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Michael Smith & Associates Members’ Advantage Credit Union

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Beverage Sponsors: Investors Community Bank First Weber Inc – The Steve Lane Sales Team Investors Community Bank Mitchell’s Hilltop Pub & Restaurant

Pointe Precision Inc Regnier Consulting Group Inc Stone Innovations Inc US Bank Lunch Sponsors: Altmann Construction Company Aspirus CoVantage Credit Union National Wellness Institute Steel King Industries Putting Contest Sponsors: Associated Bank Paper City Savings Silver Sponsors: Donaldson Company Rack Industrial Tote Bag Sponsors: EO Johnson Company Mid-State Technical College Paper City Savings Portesi’s Italian Foods Inc WAOW Television Inc Thank You to Our Supporters: ABR Employment Services Adventure 212 Altmann Construction Company PCBC Ambassadors Club Arbuckles Eatery & Pub Ascension Big Apple Bagels Brookdale Stevens Point Bushman Electric Crane & Sign Central Wisconsin Children’s Museum CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Commercial Roofing Copperleaf Management Group Cooper Oil Company Corex US LLC DigiCopy Dolce Digital Imaging & Printing Duraclean Specialists Edward Jones Investments Exceling Your Business Express Employment Professionals Feltz’s Dairy Store First Supply LLC Gamber Johnson LLC Girl Scouts of Northwestern General Beer Grazies Italian Grill

Hertel Tax & Accounting Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center Investors Community Bank KerberRose CPAs Lauterbach Legal Marshfield Clinic McCain Foods Milkweed Market – an ODC Enterprise Mission Coffee House Modern Woodmen of America National Wellness Institute NextHome Priority Notable Impressions NRG Media Pat’s CARSTAR Auto Body Peoples State Bank Physical Therapy Associates Point Insurance Agency LLC Point Title LLC Portage County Gazette Portesi’s Italian Foods Qdoba Mexican Eats Real Deals on Home Decor River Cities Bank Rockman’s Catering Secure Heritage Insurance Agency SentryWorld Shulfer’s Sprinklers Landscaping & Garden Center Ski’s Meat Market Skyward Star Business Machines Stevens Point Country Club Sunset Point Winery Team Schierl Companies Wisconsin River Golf Club

Sentryworld / special olympics golf and tennis fundraising event set for september 11

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CEO of Special Olympics Wisconsin.

“We’re thrilled to host this wonderful event for our prospective donors at one of northern Wisconsin’s premier venues for golf and tennis. It’s going to be a very enjoyable day and a great way to show support for our Special Olympics athletes.”

A w i de range of c or p orate sponsorships for the event is also available, and information is posted at www.SpecialOlympicsWisconsin. org/SentryWorld. “Our sponsors are crucial to our fundraising efforts,” Roach said, “and we work hard to give them the recognition and appreciation they deserve.”

Golfers and tennis players of all ability levels are invited. Tennis competition begins at 8 a.m. and a shotgun start for golfers is at 10 a.m. Participants will end the day with dinner, prizes and a brief program. Interested golf foursomes, tennis double teams and corporate sponsors can find out more and register for the event before August Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) 11 at www.SpecialOlympicsWisconsin. provides year-round sports training org/SentryWorld. and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and “For over 50 years Special Olympics adults with intellectual disabilities. has given individuals with intellectual SentryWorld Golf Course opened in disabilities opportunities to develop 1982 as Wisconsin’s first destination physic al f itness, demonstrate golf course and was redesigned in courage and experience joy while 2014. participating in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families,” View the course at sentryworld.com. said Kathleen Roach, president and

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CWSO Announces interim executive director

The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the appointment of Mara Prausa as Interim Executive Director, who will begin her duties on Monday, June 25, and replaces retiring Executive Director Ann Huntoon.

Mara is an active collaborative pianist, music educator and arts advocate in Central Wisconsin. A product of the UW school system, she received a bachelor’s degree in Music/Piano from UW-Stevens Point and a Master’s of Music in Vocal Accompanying and Coaching from UW-Milwaukee. She studied under Michael Keller, Judit Jaimes, Katja Phillabaum and Jeffry Peterson.

Mara has wide experience teaching many different facets of music: Music Appreciation and Class Piano at UW-Stevens Point, private piano and composition at the Wausau Conservatory of Music, World Music at Globe University, and general music at John Muir and Horace Mann Middle Schools. She loves participating in music outreach programs. She toured inner- city Milwaukee schools with Skylight Opera Company and also travelled throughout the Midwest performing with Opera for the Young.

Mara has played for the Milwaukee Ballet Company, numerous choirs and ensembles and regularly accompanies faculty, student, and guest artist recitals at UW-Stevens Point. She has held the position of Vice President of Conventions with Wisconsin Music Teachers’ Association and Program Director at the Wausau Conservatory of Music.

“We are thrilled with the selection of Mara,” states CWSO board president Sue Buck. “She brings a wide array of skills and talent to make for a smooth transition.”

The CWSO ‘s mission is to enrich, engage, and educate through the power and performance of live music.

The regional orchestra is celebrating 70 years at the heart of the vibrant 9 arts and cultural life of Central Wisconsin. The CWSO offices

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Beloved Community Pastor Jane Johnson mthrjane@gmail.com 900 Brilowski Rd | Stevens Point www.belovedcommunitysp.org

We are a community made up of Lutherans, Episcopalians, and anyone who wants to join us.

We are striving to learn how to truly welcome all people. We still have much to learn, but we value making room for one another---even with our differences.

All people in this community are ministers of God’s love and grace. We pray for one another, take care of one another, watch out for one another, rejoice with one another, and serve God by serving each other and our neighbors.

We believe that God desires every one to have enough. We believe God calls us to love sacrificially and to bless others as we have been blessed. We realize our wholeness and wellness depends on the wholeness and wellness of every human being and all of Creation.

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Jock In A Box DJs BobbieJoy Amann sales@jockinabox.com 1111 7th St | Plover www.jockinabox.com

Jock In A Box DJs provides entertainment services to businesses and individuals for wedding receptions, picnics, holiday parties, class reunions, basically any event where a DJ can provide a carefully curated selection of music to enhance the atmosphere and promote fun!

We’ve been serving the central Wisconsin area since 1992 providing fun and affordable entertainment. Over the years our deep involvement and commitment to the quality of life in central Wisconsin has provided us many opportunities to be a part of the fabric of the community.

Portage County 4-H members showed off their homemade garments at the 4-H Clothing Revue on Monday, June 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the Annex. This event is held annually in place of the Rosholt Fair for clothes judging and in preparation for the State Fair.

If we can help enhance your next event of any size let us know, we’d be happy to discuss how we can make your event memorable for all the right reasons!

12 Visit our website or call us at 715-3448899. The party begins with Jock In A Box!

Lucy Gwidt of the Casimer Boosters, Anna Turney of the Eager Eagles, and Clare Viau of the Sunnyside Climbers participated in the event and each received a blue ribbon for their clothing. Lucy and Clare were both awarded Best of Show.

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Peoples State Bank Opens Stevens Point Lending Office

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Peoples State Bank announced the opening of a commercial lending office in Stevens Point, Wis., at 3233A Business Park Drive, Suite 106, Stevens Point. In addition, Portage County native Dale Sankey has been hired as Assistant Vice President – Commercial Banking to lead the office.

be responsible for business banking development in the greater Portage County area including commercial lending and deposit growth for business customers. Leadership of the market will be supported by Vice President - Commercial Banking Keith Baars who has been with Peoples for 20 years. Assistant Vice President - Commercial Banking Adam Siewert will also join Sankey at this location with his 12 years of lending and credit experience.

Sankey brings to Peoples 27 years of experience in financial services industries, including the last five years as a local commercial banker and prior to that a financial representative, sales agent and business owner with Northwestern Mutual Financial Network in Stevens Point.

The Stevens Point Lending Office is Peoples State Bank’s first location in Portage County and will primarily meet the needs of small to mid-size business owners looking for tailored financial solutions and a consultative approach to fit their commercial lending and business banking needs.

In his new role at Peoples, Sankey will

“It’s my belief that sound lending and banking occurs when you match the needs, wants and desires of business owners, with a motivated banking team like Peoples that cares about the customer and their success,” said Sankey.

“We already have significant customer relationships in the Portage County market,” said Senior Vice

President Group Leader-Commercial Banking Pat Heier. “We felt now was the right time to invest even more resources into the Portage County area to provide superior customer service for our current customers and new potential relationships,” he said.

Sankey holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and communications from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point. He and his wife Andrea enjoy raising three teenagers and are significantly involved in church and ministry-related activities in the local and global community.

Sankey also serves as the assistant chaplain for Motorsports Ministries, a service to the IMSA sports car racing community in the U.S. “I’ve been blessed with this opportunity, to significantly increase Peoples’ banking presence in my hometown area of 52 years,” said Sankey. “Our common goal is to build customer wealth and satisfaction, as well as increase shareholder value.”

Peoples will also offer mortgage services by appointment in addition to commercial lending at this location. For mortgage services including fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, WHEDA, Guaranteed Rural Housing, Federal Housing Administration/ Veterans Administration Loans, construction and land loans, please call 888.929.9902.

For more information on the Stevens Point Lending Office and commercial banking services, please call Sankey 715.347.2201.

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WE KNOW THAT MANY OF OUR NEW MEMBERS ARE REFERRED BY EXI STING MEMBERS, AND WE WANT TO SAY “THANK YOU! ”

IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS, WE HAVE GIVEN AWAY $600 FOR MEMBER REFERRALS! YOU COULD BE THE NEXT $100

IF YOU REFER A NEW BUSINESS( ES) TO J OIN AS A MEMBER OF PCBC AND THAT BUSINESS JOINS, YOU WILL RECEIVE A $100 PORTAGE COUNTY GIFT CERTI FI CATE! IT IS SIMPL Y OUR WAY OF SAYING THANKS FOR BEI NG A PARTNER WITH THE BUSINESS COUNCIL.

1. Intr oduce a ne w me mbe r t o PCBC vi a a n e mail introduction or i n-person mee ting 2. Enc ourage ne w me mbe r to join 3. Onc e new me mbe r pa yme nt is r ecei ve d, y ou will ge t a $ 100 Port a ge Count y Gift Ce r tificat e

Certifi cate wil l only be gi ven if the new member j oi ns PCBC and payment is received.

A “referral ” i s defined as an email and/or in- person i ntroduction. Verbal or word-of-mouth referral s ar e ver y much appreci ated and always welcomed but wi ll not result in a refer ral credi t.

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

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Our Ambassadors and PCBC staff were at the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Portage County for the official launch of Cycling Without Age Stevens Point ribbon cutting. This program helps return the joy and freedom of riding a bike back to those who can no longer do it on their own.

Members of our Ambassadors Club, PCBC staff, Senator Patrick Testin, and Village of Plover representatives took part in the ribbon cutting for AT&T to help celebrate their new store location at 180 Crossroads Drive in Plover.

Governor Scott Walker, Rep. Katrina Shankland, Sen. Patrick Testin, members of our Ambassadors Club and PCBC staff were on hand as the ribbon was cut for the Aspirus Stevens Point emergency department. This is part of a 75,000 square foot expansion for the Aspirus Stevens Point Clinic.

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the official unveiling of The Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s new solar canopy for their electric vehicle charging station. The charging station allows electric cars to plug in and recharge with energy created entirely by the sun. Members of our Ambassadors Club and PCBC staff were honored to be in attendance.

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Then join the Portage County Business Council in welcoming future students at UWSP. This will be the only promotional mailing “welcoming incoming first year students” sent by the Business Council. The Business Council will not sell this list. The cost to participate in this promotional effort is $75.00 for members and $145.00 for non-members. Members must be in good standing with their membership dues.

The “Welcome to UWSP” packet will allow Business Council members to include a one page brochure (back-to-back is acceptable) or a promotional flyer to help increase student foot traffic in their place of business.

To Participate: R e t u r n c o m p l e t e d f o r m CLICK “ C l i c k HERE H e r e FOR f o r FORM Form” to reserve space for your promotional material by Friday, July 13, 2018.

Submit 500 promotional brochures/flyers to the PCBC August 3rd.

Literature/promotional flyers are limited to one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper (back-to-back is acceptable).

Please call Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or email at kschanock@portagecountybiz.com with questions.

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