10.2014 \\ PORTAGE COUNTY, WISCONSIN
upcoming EVENTS \\
PCBC LAUNCHES NEW BUSINESS-FOCUSED WEBSITE
Small Business X-Change Wednesday, October 8, 2014 \\ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482
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(formerly New Faculty & Academic Staff Social)
Tuesday, October 14, 2014 \\ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Mid-State Technical College, Community Room 1001 Centerpoint Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Leadership Portage County Thursday, October 16, 2014 \\ 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Various locations throughout the year.
» CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION Business After Hours Monday, October 20, 2014 \\ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM SentryWorld, Grand Hall 601 North Michigan Avenue | Stevens Point, WI 54481
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Small Business X-Change Wednesday, November 5, 2014 \\ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482
» REGISTER Wines of the World Friday, Novermber 7, 2014 \\ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 1001 Amber Avenue | Stevens Point, WI 54482
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» CLICK HERE TO VISIT PORTAGECOUNTYBIZ.COM The Portage County Business Council has announced the debut of the brand new business-focused website. Since the PCBC serves as the Chamber of Commerce / economic development organization for Portage County, enhanced features which are particularly attractive to current and prospective businesses and workforce were a priority for the website. Designed by TMA+Peritus, the site has userfriendly navigation, maximized search engine optimization and works with mobile devices. High quality local photos provided by John Hartman, Contemporary Photography, and video testimonials of PCBC members developed by Matt Kirsch help tell the story and market Portage County as a great place to live and work. A blog provides opportunities for posts and communication for the community at large. www.portagecountybiz.com is all about providing resources and information to help PCBC members and future members grow their businesses and the workforce that in turn grow the Portage County community. The website will be a great tool to feature all we have to offer and entice others to join us.
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Database of available buildings and properties Demographic, consumer spending, wages, housing, labor force, community profile and economic indicator reports Business directory and map of PCBC members with contact information and website links Portage County living information : location, transportation, business and industry, housing, education, health and wellness, and stay and play, as well as the current Portage County community resource guide. PCBC and community event postings Workforce development opportunities and job postings News related to economic, business, workforce and community development
For more information, contact Lori Dehlinger (715) 344-1940 ldehling@portagecountybiz.com.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE
10.20.14 \\ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
10.08.14 \\ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM PCBC FOUNDATION ROOM
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HOST
> Continental Breakfast served > No cost to attend but the value of the information may be priceless!
SPONSOR
TOPIC: “GOOGLE ANALYTICS 101”
Monday, October 20, 2014 5:00-7:00PM Hosted by: SentryWorld in the NEW Grand Hall 601 North Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point
At this X-Change our presenters will key in on how to look at and understand Google Analytics, in relationship to how your website is functioning in the search engines. Participants of this X-Change will learn: • How to Understand Google Analytics, What you are looking at and What it means • What you can do to increase your visibility in the search engines • Importance of the above
No Cost to Attend Tours Will be Provided Our host will be providing complimentary hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and door prize giveaways.
ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE
RSVP by Friday, October 17, 2014
Business Briefs column is an avenue to spotlight noteworthy business and business BRIEFS \\ The 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. Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group is pleased to announce their Stevens Point office’s August Chairman’s Circle list. Todd Reilly, Tiffany Broecker, Betty Garski, Holly Carter, Laura Trzebiatowski, Pete Meinholz Also, Debbie Mackey and Carlee Ostrowski have joined the Stevens Point office. Judi Erickson has been appointed Manager of the office. \\ Ellis Stone Construction Company receives an Associated General Contractors (AGC) 2014 BUILD Wisconsin Award in the Design-Build Renovation category for the Greenheck Health & Wellness Center of Schofield, Wisconsin. Ellis’ design team, led by architect Steve Chizzo, developed the plans to provide for today’s use and for future expansion. \\ Frey Automotive and Keller, Inc. broke ground on a 5,742 square foot auto service and sales facility on Thursday, September 25, 9:00 A.M., at S107 W16311 Loomis Road, Muskego. \\ Peoples State Bank, Wausau, Wisconsin, announces the following staff additions to support their growth. Debra Denman, Tyler Meinel, Meganne Cynkar, Bob Chasteen
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CAP Services’ Business Development Program recently received a $5,000 grant from Incourage Community Foundation to support technical assistance services to business in south Wood County. Technical assistance is available to small businesses at no charge to low-income individuals starting a business or to businesses committed to creating jobs that will be filled by low-income individuals. \\ The CWSO celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Aber Suzuki Center’s founder, Margery Aber, and in honor of former ASC director and longtime CWSO principal violist Dee Martz. The 66th season begins on October 11th and 12th with a homecoming! The Yale-Princeton Football Game by Charles Ives depicts that November afternoon in 1897 when the Bulldogs celebrated their undefeated season with a win over the Tigers. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, considered the epitome of the composer’s life and musical style, brings the CWSO season into full bloom. \\ University of Wisconsin Health and Wellness Management Program to Offer Free Online Course in Workplace Wellness Evaluation Starting October 20th. Click for more information.
THE ACTIVE VOICE \\ PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
Small Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year at the Portage County Business Council office. A roundtable series of meetings that allows business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS Loni Drake and Gary Reissmann have approximately six years of Internet Marketing and Website knowledge.
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UPCOMING SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGE 11.05.14 \\ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
13TH ANNUAL WINES OF THE WORLD 11.7.14 \\ HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER SPONSORSHIP \
An opportunity is available for your organization to participate in various sponsorship levels (Members must be in good standing with their membership dues to participate), with attractive benefits at each.
BORDEAUX TABLE SPONSORSHIP - $800 Thank you to our sponsors to date:
CORKSCREW EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - $350
Here’s how it works:
PRESENTING WINE SPONSOR Thank you to:
SOMMELIER MASTER MEDIA SPONSOR
-Company listed as Bordeaux sponsor on event program -Verbal recognition at event -Two months pre-event recognition in Business Coun cil newsletter -Company logo displayed on Wines of the World webpage (including a “link” to company website) -Eight tickets to the event -A company reserved table for preferential seating at the event (VIP designated area)
NRG Media
CHARDONNAY TABLE SPONSORSHIP - $500
FOOD SPONSORS Thank you to:
Thank you to:
JEWELRY SPONSOR Thank you to:
Lee Ayers Jewelers and Thomas Dailing Designs
BEER SPONSOR Thank you to:
PRINT EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUT Thank you to:
CENTERPIECE EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUT
Thank you to our sponsors to date:
-Company listed as Chardonnay sponsor on event program -Verbal recognition at event -One month pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter -Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage -Four tickets to the event -A shared company reserved table for preferential seating at the event (VIP designated area)
Thank you to:
CHEESE EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUT Thank you to:
WINE STOPPER EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - $350
Requires Business Council approval before wine stop order is placed -Wine Stopper with company name given to all guests (wine stoppers to be purchased by sponsor) -Company listed as sponsor on event program -Verbal recognition as Exclusive Wine Stopper sponsor at event -One month pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter -Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage -Four tickets to the event -A shared company reserved table for preferential seating at the event (VIP designated area)
RATING (PEN) EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUT Thank you to:
DINNER NAPKIN EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUT Thank you to:
CHIANTI BISTRO TABLE SPONSORSHIP - $250
-Company listed as Chianti sponsor on event program -Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage -Two tickets to the event -A company reserved bistro table at the event (VIP designated area)
STAGE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUT Thank you to:
Thank you to:
HANDCRAFTED SPIRITS SPONSOR
Requires Business Council approval before corkscrew order is placed -Corkscrew with company name given to all guests (350 corkscrews to be purchased by sponsor) -Company listed as sponsor on event program -Verbal recognition as Exclusive Corkscrew sponsor at event -One month pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter -Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage -Four tickets to the event -A shared company reserved table for preferential seating at the event (VIP designated area)
WINE CHARM EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - $350
Requires Business Council approval before charm order is placed -Charm with company name given to all guests (350 charms to be purchased by sponsor) -Company listed as sponsor on event program -Verbal recognition as Exclusive Wine Charm sponsor at event -One month pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter -Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage -Four tickets to the event -A shared company reserved table for preferential seating at the event (VIP designated area)
COCKTAIL NAPKIN EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUT Thank you to:
SILENT AUCTION OPPORTUNITIES The Business Council is also seeking wine themed products or services to be auctioned at the Silent Auction during the event. As a Silent Auction donor, the Business Council promotes your business and the merchandise and/or service to over 350 business professionals in attendance. Your business will also be recognized with a creative display during the evening, which recognizes your business and donated item. The Business Council extends an invitation to an event like no other. For more information about the event or sponsorships contact Karen Schanock at kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com or 715/344-1940.
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a bit about OUR NEWEST MEMBERS \\
member of the MONTH \\
JORDAN BAR & GRILL
BLENKER COMPANIES INC.
JOHN KOSHNICK Stevens Point \\715-544-6732\\ jkoshnick@yahoo.com \\ Join Date \\ 9/16/14 Jordan Bar & Grill would like to draw motorcyclists / snowmobiles / clubs from other areas for pit stops. Out-of-town snowmobilers: Jordan Bar has large parking available for drop-off. Basement has facility for meetings and parties.
500 Lorry Street \\ Amherst, WI (715) 824-5665 \\ www.blenkerco.com \\ Join Date \\ 02/09/1991
What they have to say \\
CENTRAL WISCONSIN CENTER FOR NONPROFITS KEVIN MC ADAM Stevens Point \\ 715-630-9079 \\ ksmcadam@gmail.com \\ Join Date \\ 8/26/14
COVANTAGE CREDIT UNION SARAH MC CANN Stevens Point \\ 715-845-4351 \\ smccann@covantage.org \\ Join Date \\ 8/11/14
DO YOU KNOW A LOCAL BUSINESS THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM MEMBERSHIP? CONTACT Mary Jo Monday 715-344-1940 \\ mmonday@portagecountybiz.com \\
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP? • • • • • •
Your business representatives are invited to educational and networking events List your own business’s events, jobs, and deals on portagecountybiz.com Receive referrals from other PCBC members Become a special event sponsor to promote your business Display your marketing materials in the PCBC lobby and on the PCBC website Participate in your local community
Peter Blenker 1974
Blenker Companies, Inc., is also home to the Envision. Home at Last® Dealer network which launched in 2010 with builders located in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, and North Dakota. Envision. Home at Last uses state-of-the-art sales, design, and construction tools to assist homeowners in building the custom home of their dreams. Blenker Companies, Inc., is family owned and operated and offers innovative building solutions to homeowners, builders, developers, and business owners. Visit Blenker on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/EnvisionHomeatLast http://www.facebook.com/BlenkerBuilds
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Blenker Companies, Inc. celebrated 40 years of business in August. Founded by Peter Blenker in 1974 after a carpentry apprenticeship with Skippy Enterprises, Blenker started out by doing general contracting and remodeling projects. In the early 1990’s, Blenker began pre-manufacturing wall panels for the homes that he built; utilizing an indoor crew gave Blenker control over costs, the work environment, and the quality of the wall panels that were produced. Today, Blenker has expanded to an almost 90,000 square foot facility located in Amherst and has almost 60 employees.
Blenker Building Systems, Inc., designs and produces panelized building products such as walls, floors, and trusses for individual contractors throughout the Midwest.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE ALDERMANIC DISTRIC 1 NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING The City of Stevens Point will be conducting the first neighborhood meeting for the comprehensive plan update on Wednesday, October 8 @ 6:30 PM in the County Annex building (see attached flyer), or view the website for more information: stevenspoint.com/compplan. The first neighborhood meeting focuses on Aldermanic District 1, however other persons outside of the district are welcome. Eleven neighborhood meetings are set to take place over the next few months in the aldermanic districts. A full meeting schedule will be available shortly. You are invited and encouraged to attend any or all of the upcoming meetings.
Each month the Active Voice features a PCBC “Member of the Month” selected at random from a list of members.
The Blenker Family
THE ACTIVE VOICE \\ PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
POWER BREAKFAST - “GROWING A GLOBAL BUSINESS IN A SMALL COMMUNITY” 11.20.14 \\ 7:15 AM - 9:00 AM » CLICK HERE TO REGISTER PRESENTED BY
START YOUR DAY WITH BREAKFAST AND THE PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL. OUR FEATURED PRESENTER FOR THE NOVEMBER POWER BREAKFAST WILL BE MR. JOHN NOEL, CEO OF BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY TRAVEL PROTECTION. “GROWING A GLOBAL BUSINESS IN A SMALL COMMUNITY” ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: John Noel is CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection, a provider of revolutionary travel-insurance products and services based in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Noel has started and built several companies. He started Travel Guard in his basement in 1985 and grew it into one of the world’s most respected travel insurance and emergency-assistance providers. In January 2014, Noel sold the assets of Noel Group companies MyAssist and Insure America to Berkshire Hathaway
Specialty Insurance. In May 2014, Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection was launched. In 1993, Noel, and his wife, Patty, established the Make A Mark Foundation, a non-profit program that has built clinics, schools, and orphanages in developing countries. Noel earned his Bachelor of Science degree from UW-Stevens Point and was recognized as the university’s “Alumnus of the Year” in 1999. 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.
AGENDA: 7:15 am – Registration 7:30 am – Welcome and Breakfast (Site to be Announced) 8:15 am – Featured Speaker – Mr. John Noel 9:00 am – Closing Cost is $20/person for members and $25/person for prospective members.
ANNUAL AG TOUR EVENT HELD A sell-out crowd of over 50 people attended this annual Ag Tour event on September 16th sponsored by Roberts Irrigation Company, Inc., DelMonte Foods and the AgriBusiness Committee of the Portage County Business Council. This year’s event began with a picnic lunch and guest speaker held at Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.
Jeremie Pavelski, Co-Chair of the Groundwater Task Force speaks to Ag Tour participants during lunch at WPS
Crowd hears from Paul Roberts, owner of Roberts Irrigation about the state of water application devices and how they have changed dramatically though out the years.
SAVE THE DATE FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS 12.11.14 \\ 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
Participants were lead to an irrigated field in Plover to view a variety of new advancements and toured Groshek Farms in Amherst Junction to experience the care taken in robotic milking of cows as part of our “Technology and Automation” theme. This event celebrates the agri-business industry in Central Wisconsin and tours of local agri-businesses are open to anyone interested in learning more about their great successes.
AMBASSADORS SHOW THEIR SUPPORT
» CLICK HERE TO REGISTER PRESENTED BY GUEST SPEAKER: Join us for our December Women in Business as Lizz presents “Find Your Silver Lining Every Day.” December’s Women in Business Event will take place at SentryWorld Sports Center in the NEW Grand Hall (formerly known as the High Court), 601 North Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point. Cost: $23/Members, $30/Prospective Members Watch for more information in our November newsletter edition. For questions contact Karen Schanock at 715/344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com.
Lizz Schneider, CFP, Senior Wealth Manager CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors
On Sunday, September 21st the Ambassadors Club, Team Schierl Companies, UWSP Officials and Mayor Halverson took part in the ribbon cutting dedication / renaming of a portion of 4th Avenue to PINK Street.
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WINES OF THE WORLD, CONTINUED » CLICK HERE TO REGISTER The Portage County Business Council is excited to host the 13th Annual Wines of the World event scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2014. Join us that evening from 6:00PM – 9:00PM at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center for an international journey as we sample a selection of over 100 wines from around the world featured by The Bottle Stop. A taste-tempting array of fine cuisine prepared by the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center and Rockman’s Catering, Wisconsin artisan cheeses and some imports from Ski’s Meat Market, a silent auction, a beer bar featuring the Stevens Point Brewery, soft live jazz music by the UWSP Jazz Quintet and a special performance by Vocalist, Sam Hightower will make the evening complete. Also, NEW features to the event this year will include handcrafted spirits from Great Northern Distilling, specialty craft beers for tasting and bourbon tastings. Something for everyone! This event will provide an opportunity for guests to network, socialize and have fun learning about wine. Those in attendance will have a chance to win fabulous door prizes and one lucky winner will also go home with this stunning ONE-OF-A-KIND 14K Yellow Gold Pendant holding 3 Round Spessartite Garnets with a 14KT Yellow Gold Box Chain valued at $2,500 donated by Lee Ayers Jewelers and created and designed for the event by Thomas Dailing Designs. Event reservations are as follows: $48 per person for Business Council members $55 per person for Prospective members $60 per person the day of the event Tickets are available at the Portage County Business Council office or Ski’s Meat Market. Online Registration is open. Don’t miss this opportunity to take part of an evening of fun, socializing and education about wine. Proceeds from the event benefit member programs and new initiatives of the Business Council.
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THE ACTIVE VOICE \\ PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
LEADERSHIP PORTAGE COUNTY » CLICK HERE TO VIEW LPC BLOG Leadership Portage County met for their second session on September 18th. The morning began with session leaders Melissa Sabel and Susan Schlicht, both LPC Alumni, welcoming participants to the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Melissa Sabel presented on Agri-Tourism in Portage County. Gary Yeast, Ministry Health, then facilitated a session on Emotional Intelligence. Sessions on leadership development plans, communication/difficult conversations, and project/event/time management followed. After lunch, Nathan Sandwick, UW Extension, facilitated the early afternoon discussion on Agribusiness through out Portage County. The group then travelled to Paragon Farms for a tour of the potato processing facility. Thank you to the following individuals for helping make the opening retreat a success: Jenny Bula, Melissa Sabel, Nathan Sandwick, Susan Schlict, Gary Yeast and RPE/Paragon Farm staff.
LPC ALUMNI “CHOPPED CHALLENGE”
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT We are hearing that workforce development is an increasing concern for our members. To meet those needs we are forming a Workforce Development committee to oversee industry roundtables; workforce development workshops, series and informational seminars; and workforce development resources. Several surveys have been sent out to assess member workforce development needs and services. If you have workforce development needs, offer workforce development services or want to learn more about PCBCF workforce development initiatives, please contact Judy Rannow, Director of Workforce Development, at 715-344-1940 or fdn@portagecountybiz.com.
2014-15 PLATINUM PIE INVESTORS
» CLICK HERE TO REGISTER LPC Alumni are invited to attend a “Chopped Challenge” professional development event on October 29th, 2014 from 6 -8:30pm. Teams of participants will create appetizers, learn culinary tips and enhance their team building skills. Join other LPC Alumni for a night of fun, food and learning at Rockman’s Catering. Event cost is $50/person and all proceeds go toward LPC scholarships. Register now as the event is limited to 25 participants.
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION (PIE) SOCIAL » CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Join us as we welcome new faculty and academic staff at the PIE Social on October 14, 2014 from 5:00-7:00PM at MSTC. Hear what is happening this year in schools and businesses while building your business-education network. Learn more about Partners in Education (PIE), a Portage County Business Council Foundation program that implements and promotes effective workforce development educational programs focusing on employability skills and career exploration. During the event, we’ll hear from local leaders Atilla Weninger, Steve Smith, Bernie Patterson & more! Event is free for new faculty and academic staff and $15 for all others.
PARTNERS IN EDUCATION Partners In Education creates, implements and promotes effective workforce development educational programs focusing on employability skills and career exploration. We are gearing up for an active year and already have three Reality Shops scheduled as well as requests for guest speakers and job shadow placements. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Judy Rannow, Director of Workforce Development, at 715-344-1940 or fdn@portagecountybiz.com.
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2014 pcbc / foundation board of DIRECTORS \\
meetings & other DATES \\
Executive Board
OCTOBER 2014 9 Ambassador Club Meeting, 8:00am, PCBC 9 Wines of the World Committee Meeting, 3:00pm, Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 15 Executive Committee Meeting, 7:30am, Anderson O’Brien 16 SalesNet Meeting, 11:45am, PCBC 22 Wines of the World Committee Meeting, 8:00am, Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center 23 Staff Development and Operations Committee Meeting, 7:30 am, MSTC 29 Wines of the World Committee Meeting, 3:00pm, Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center NOVEMBER 2014 3 Membership Marketing Committee Meeting, 8:00am, PCBC
Keith Pilger - President, Anderson O’Brien Ken Erler - Vice President, Sentry Insurance David McHone - Past President , Central WI Management Services, LLC Sue Wille - Treasurer, Ligman & Wille CPA LLC Erik Carlson - Member at Large, Ellis Stone Construction Company Lisa Sobczak - Member at Large, ABR Employment Services Doug Ballweg - Member at Large, Delta Dental of Wisconsin Lori Dehlinger Van Alstine - Executive Director, Portage County Business Council, Inc.
Board of Directors Tom Altmann - Altmann Construction Company Lorraine Avery - Associated Bank Lisa Bourget - Travel Guard, Inc. Patty Dreier - Portage County Executive David Eckmann - University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Jim Firminhac - WoodTrust Bank James Gifford - Portage County Board Scott Glinski - Skyward Andrew Halverson - City of Stevens Point O. Phillip Idsvoog - Portage County Board Todd Kuckkahn - Stevens Point Area Catholic Schools Deb Marten - Marten Machining Cherrie Marti - Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital Richard O’Sullivan - Mid-State Technical College Jim Petersen - Marshfield Clinic Susan Placzek - SentryWorld Sports Center Dan Schlutter - Village of Plover Attila Weninger - Stevens Point Area Public Schools Ward Wolff - First Weber Group Realtors Rob Wyman - River Valley Bank (Ambassador) Gary Wysocki - Paragon Farms Robert Worth - The Worth Company (Director Emeritus)
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advertise with US \\ » CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO For questions, please contact Amelia at 715-344-1940 or admin@portagecountybiz.com.
PORTAGE COUNTY GIFT CERTIFICATES
Board Advisors Sara Brish - Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bureau Dan Mahoney - Village of Plover Michael Ostrowski - City of Stevens Point Steve Smith - Mid-State Technical College
Purchasing Portage County gift certificates continues to be a successful way to “Buy Local”. Portage County gift certificates make great gifts. Gift certificates can be purchased at area banks, credit unions, the Convention and Visitors Bureau or at our office. They can be used at any business with a Portage County address and are available in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $25, $50 & $100. The PCBC would like to thank everyone who participates for helping make the program successful. We would also like to thank BMO Harris Bank for their financial support of the gift certificate program.
the TEAM \\ they make things happen! PCBC / Foundation Staff
Email Addresses
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Lori Dehlinger Van Alstine - Executive Director Mary Jo Monday - Director of Member Relations Karen Schanock - Director of Programs & Events Judy Rannow - Director of Workfoce Development Kari Thompson - Business & Office Operations Director Amelia Ruzek- Administrative / Marketing Assistant
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