NEWSROOM PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL
Bone & Joint opens new clinic
Concierge Service for Business
Members from the community tour the new location.
Reducing the Regulatory Burden
River Cities Bank Announces Promotions
Five employees have received promotions
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New Clinic in Portage County T
he Bone & Joint Center and Plover Community leaders held a ribboncutting ceremony Tuesday, July 12th to celebrate the opening of Bone & Joint’s newest orthopaedic clinic located at 1767 Park Avenue in Plover, Wisconsin. After a 20-minute presentation, which included comments from Bone & Joint’s leadership, representatives from the Village of Plover, the Portage County Business Council and the Plover Area Business Association, guests toured the 15,100-square foot medical facility. The patient-centric clinic designed by HDR Architecture and built by Miron Construction Co. Inc. features 12, oversized clinical exam rooms which can accommodate additional family members for consultation. Automated sliding doors optimize the exam room’s interior space to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices needed by some of Bone & Joint’s patients. The clinic’s treatment area is divided into four pods. Each pod contains a separate dictation area and nursing station. The convenient layout, which includes access to electronic medical records, allows each medical provider’s team to serve clients more efficiently. The clinic also features a separate outpatient and pain management treatment unit as well as a dedicated sports medicine and physical therapy area.
“We are excited to open the doors on July 18th,” said Terry Lawrence, MBA, Bone & Joint Center chief executive officer. “Right now, one in five of our customers travels from the Plover area to Bone & Joint’s Wausau location for care. We’ve brought our orthopaedic expertise closer to people who live and work in Wood and Portage counties.” The new clinic offers customers a contemporary center for orthopaedic care, which is equipped with high-tech, digital X-ray technology and a C-arm scanner for advanced pain management procedures.
People in the Plover community will also have access to Bone & Joint’s Walk-In Care Center. Individuals who need care
Friday, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Others who need ongoing treatment for arthritis, tendonitis and other chronic orthopaedic conditions can schedule appointments at Bone & Joint’s Plover clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. “We are pleased to provide convenient access to comprehensive orthopaedic care,” said Ben Hackett, MD, spinal surgeon and Bone & Joint Center President. “Whether people need pain management, walk-in care, sports medicine or worker’s compensation services, our specialized team of physicians, surgeons and advanced practice providers will work together to provide the best patient experience possible. Our goal is to have every person who visits Bone & Joint leave with the feeling that they have been cared for with excellent and compassionate care.” Patients who currently work with a Bone
for unexpected and urgent care conditions such as broken bones, sprains, back pain, severe joint pain or work-related injuries can visit the Plover Walk-In Care Center without an appointment Monday through
& Joint provider at the Aspirus Building on Vern Holmes Drive in Stevens Point can continue to see their orthopaedic specialist at Bone & Joint’s new Plover clinic.
“Our goal is to further the excellent reputation Bone & Joint has built in Wausau, Medford and Merrill,” said Lawrence.
Bone & Joint invites the public to an Open House on Saturday, August 6, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the Plover clinic and ask questions about the clinic and the care Bone & Joint provides.
Members of the Ambassadors Club attended the celebration
Those who would like more information about the Open House should contact Jayson Dykema at 800.445.6442 or email info@BoneJoint.net.
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River Cities Annouces Promotions River Cities Bank of Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point, and Baraboo has announced the promotion of five of its employees. Craig Philipp has been promoted to Senior Vice President. Craig is an active member of the Baraboo Community where he coaches youth basketball and football as well as supports People Helping People, the Sauk County Children’s Giving Tree, and more. Craig has been with the bank since 2009 focusing on local area businesses’ banking needs, managing the Baraboo branch, and taking charge of the bank’s business banking development efforts.
Nick Inman has been promoted to Vice President. This November will mark 10 years that Nick has been with the bank. Nick is very active in the Stevens Point community where he is treasurer and president-elect of the Stevens Point Rotary Club, a board member at Central Rivers Farmshed, on the United Way of Portage County Vision Council, and a member of Ignite Leadership Network of Portage County. Nick manages the credit underwriting and loan operations departments and oversees risk management practices on the loan side of the bank. Susan Ruesch has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Susan has
been with River Cities Bank from its beginning, as a passionate and dedicated mortgage lender in the Wisconsin Rapids office. She is committed to serving the consumer and residential lending needs of our community. Susan is also a regular
volunteer at Meals on Wheels as well as The Neighborhood Table. Brian Ashbeck has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Brian has been with the bank since 2001. He is on the Board of Directors for The Neighborhood Table, volunteers for the United Way of Inner WI, and is cofounder of the Wisconsin Rapids area young professionals group, CurrentWR. Brian takes tremendous pride in his community through not only these different organizations, but on a daily basis in his role as a commercial lender working to help area small businesses
grow and prosper. Scott Romportl has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Scott has been with the bank since 2010 and plays a key role in compliance and human resources. As an advocate for community banking, he is very active in the Wisconsin Bankers Association and other state/ federal networking and trade groups where he is able to bring new ideas back to our community. For more information on the bank or any of its services, visit www.RiverCitiesBank.com or call (715) 422-1100.
Evergreen Thrift Store Update Evergreen Thrift Store has been endeavoring to start a non-profit business since September 2015 as a way to bless the community.
stroke and had to a take a step down from her work. The Blessing Thrift Stores continued to run as usual with help from others.
management takes place on August 1st. As of now, we plan to operate both stores to gain experience in the thrift store business.
Since February, we have been actively pursuing Northern Portage County, specifically Stevens Point as a potential location for our thrift store and outreaches.
About three weeks ago, Debbie approached us to offer us both Blessings Thrift Stores to own and operate at Evergreen Thrift Stores. We were shocked, encouraged, and humbled. The Evergreen Thrift board accepted her gracious offer and will strive to maintain the Blessings Thrift Store’s positive and uplifting presence in Wautoma. New
We welcome any volunteers to work at our stores for long or short-term service. We are in need of help as we take on this new and exciting endeavor.
Along the way, we met Debbie, the manager of Blessings Thrift Stores, located in the Wautoma area. In January, Debbie suffered from a
More news to come regarding updates on Facebook and our website www.evergreenthriftstore.org.
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“Redefining Success – Coming to Recognize and Appreciate the Joy of a Worthwhile Job Done Well” Thursday, September 22, 2016 11:15AM to 1:00PM Stevens Point Country Club (Club House), 1628 Country Club Drive, Stevens Point REGISTER TODAY!
REGISTER ONLINE Sponsored by Lauterbach Legal, LLC Guest Speaker: Michael Lauterbach Attorney/Owner of Lauterbach Legal, LLC Project Management Done Right: “The Getting Things Done Method” Wednesday August 10, 2016 7:30AM - 8:30AM PCBC Foundation Room
August 15, 2016 5:00PM - 7:00PM Co-Sponsored by: BMO Harris Bank and the Humane Society of Portage County Held at BMO Harris Bank 1245 Main Street Downtown Stevens Point 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.
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Midwest Communications Announces Teddy Bear Posse Campaign Midwest Communications is pleased to announce Our Teddy Bear Posse campaign to help law enforcement agencies and fire departments throughout Central Wisconsin.
This summer, Midwest Communications stations will collect stuffed animals to give to all supporting Central Wisconsin law enforcement agencies and fire departments to help comfort children in traumatic situations. The collection effort will begin July 22nd and continue through September 12th. Assisting in the effort are People’s State Bank, Frontier Communications, Tradition Cleaners and Riiser Energy & R-Stores. For more information you can contact Brett Lucht-715-842-1672 or brett.lucht@mwcradio.com.
Concierge Service for your Business Reducing the Regulatory Burden! Wednesday, August 24, 2016 8:00AM - 9:00AM Register Online If you’ve ever needed help solving problems, getting answers or reducing red tape encounters with state government then this event is for you! The Lt. Governor has coined the phrase ‘concierge service for business’ to describe the Office of Business Development. During the presentation you will learn about the services they offer and hear numerous examples of their success to date helping solve problems for business. This interactive program includes time for you to share stories, ask questions and understand how you can have an impact on rules to positively affect your business and industry. By the end of the program you’ll know why they are an essential addition to your rolodex!
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, October 28, 2016 6:00PM – 9:00PM Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI Join us for an international journey as we sample a selection of 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, a silent auction, beer bars and soft live jazz music to complement the evening.
FEDERAL FUNDS FOR EMERGENCY AID IN PORTAGE COUNTY United Way of Portage County is the fiscal agent for an award from the federal Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) for 2016. Portage County has been awarded $32,122 in federal funds made available through the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. Funds are used for direct emergency aid and are distributed through local agencies in Portage County. Any non-profit or government organization with proven ability to deliver emergency food or shelter aid to those in need is eligible to apply for EFSP funds. Qualified local emergency aid agencies may request an application by contacting United Way of Portage County by phone at 715-341-6740 or e-mail at mae@unitedwaypoco.org. Completed applications must be received in the United Way office at 1100 Centerpoint Drive, #302, Stevens Point, WI 54481, no later than Wednesday, Aug. 10, at noon to be considered. Food, emergency shelter, rent and utility bill aid have been provided in the past with EFSP funds through agencies such as Operation Bootstrap, the Salvation Army, Portage County Health and Human Services, CAP Services, Energy Services of Portage County and Catholic Charities. PCBC Newsroom is a monthly digital publication published by the Portage County Business Council. For information please contact us at admin@portagecountybiz.com. 5501 Vern Holmes Drive; Stevens Point, WI 54482 www.portagecountybiz.com | 715-344-1940