In this issue . . .
JUNE 2019
Member News Calendar of Events New Members Golf Outing recap Ribbon cutting
Understanding the importance of placemaking By David Eckmann, President/CEO
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s we move forward in the 21st Century global knowledge economy, our community will be challenged to think and behave differently. Long-held generational beliefs that many hold tightly, must be released and deposited in the bin of antiquity, along with television picture tubes and transistor radios. The world is rapidly changing, and our community must change with it or be left behind to manage an insidious decline. According to Welch and Anderson’s Place Matters: The Role of Placemaking in Economic Development, “Placemaking is a community and economic development strategy that seeks to use local assets to create appealing and unique places where people want to live, work, and play. For communities that have transitioned from economies centered around commodities and natural resources to economies centered on knowledge, quality of place has become a key differentiator in being able to recruit and retain talent.� In the current state of the adverse demographic shift in which our region is losing younger people to larger communities, a strong focus must be directed to developing a high quality of place. This focus will aim to retain our
younger demographic, while also attracting new talent who see economic opportunity and realize a sense of belonging. This means it is critical to establish vibrant night life venues, creative outlets in the arts and culture, and affordable housing. The list goes on and on. Also important is creating a quality place for those people that are planning for their later working years and retirement. Demands in life change as you grow older, just ask me and I will tell you my new story. While we often place our efforts on community amenities, brick, and mortar, there is a very important aspect to placemaking that often goes unnoticed or is avoided. The world we live in today and forever more, requires all of us - our community - to be inclusive - to welcome and support diversity. What does this mean? It means that we must be intentional to learn about, understand and respect the differences that each person holds in life. It means building a place for people of color, diverse cultures and sexual orientations where they feel safe, welcome and supported. We live in a global economy where technology now conducts financial transactions in seconds. People, in all walks of life, have choices. They can live, work and play where they feel welcome and engaged. Our community has work to do. Of all the things in the world we can control, placemaking is it. We are responsible and accountable for the place we call home and for the place we want others to look to.
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Coming up on our calendar: July 11: Business PM: Wausau Events Inc July 19: Nothing But Networking July 25: Business PM: Mosinee Brewing Company August 6: Financial Analysis with QuickBooks August 8: Business PM: La Taqueria Mexican Street Food August 22: Business PM: Olson Tire & Auto For more information or to register for these programs and events, visit wausauchamber.com.
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A pair of Business PM networking events were held earlier this month. Events were held at North Star Mohican Casino in Bowler, top, on June 6 and at Ho Chunk Gaming Wittenberg on June 20.
Davczyk & Varline LLC DJ Justin Pitlik Lumen Advisory Group LLC Norde Memorials Rondele Ranch Silver Lake College of the Holy Family - Manitowoc Spectratech Services Corp Straight Shot Investment Group LLC WBD Inc
Ribbon Cuttings
A ribbon cutting was held at SC Swiderski LLC’s Urban West on June 12. For more information on ribbon cuttings and ground breakings, visit WausauChamber.com
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Winning foursomes named at Golf Outing The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce held its 30th annual golf outing on Monday, June 24 at the Wausau Country Club. 160 golfers participated in the 18-hole scramble. Lunch, beverages, contests and a reception buffet were included at the outing. Dozens of photos from the event can be found on the Chamber’s Facebook page. The Dirks Group was the presenting sponsor for the event. Platinum level sponsors included Aspirus Arise and Ruder Ware LLSC, while Church Mutual Insurance Company, HoChunk Gaming – Wittenberg and Keller Inc - Wausau were gold sponsors. Cellcom, CoVantage Credit Union, EO Johnson Business Technologies, Jim Kryshak Jewelers, Kerber Rose SC, Manpower Inc - Wausau, Nicolet National Bank, North Star Mohican Casino | Resort, Office Enterprises Inc, Peoples State Bank, Wausau Smiles Dental and Wisconsin Kenworth also sponsored holes at the event. A number of golfers were recognized for their achievements on specific holes: Closest to pin (men): Jon Dippel Closest to pin (women): Allison Brill Longest drive (men): Dan Augustine Longest drive (women): Corleen O’Malley Longest putt (men): Mark Kopplin Longest putt (women): Meredith Otte The Northwest Tool & Manufacturing Company Inc team made up of Allison Brill, Nate Brill, Joe Meyer and Bob Radtke won the best ball competition with a score of 57.
A foursome from Northwest Tool & Manufacturing Company Inc won the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf outing on Monday, June 24. The team was made up of Allison Brill, Nate Brill, Joe Meyer and Bob Radtke.
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