Weekly Update for April 11, 2016

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ON THE CALENDAR: APRIL 11 TO MAY 24, 2016 April 12: eCertify Training and Information

April 26: E3YP YP Summit 2016

April 12: Ribbon Cutting: Ministry Medical Group

April 27: E3YP DIY Sign Workshop

April 14: Business Essentials: HR & Employment Law

April 28: Business Essentials: Technology

April 14: Chamber 101: Basics

April 28: E3YP Elevating Your Future: Forming Good Business Relationships

April 18: Legislators’ Forum: Wisconsin Tax Climate April 18: 2015 Small Business of the Year Award Recipient Open Houses April 19: Small Business of the Year Awards April 21: 2016 Business EXPO April 21: EXPO Business PM April 22: Small Business of the Year Recognition Ceremony April 23: E3YP Energize: AM Workout Crawl April 24: Walter Wick-Inspired Art Activity at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum April 25: E3YP Strictly Social Mentorship Lunch April 25: E3YP Driving CommYOUnity Impact

April 28: E3YP Family Fun at the Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort April 29: E3YP Energize: Open Fitness April 29: E3YP Speaker Crawl April 30: Grill & Chill on the Hill May 4: INNOVATIONEXT Summit May 5: Business Essentials: Finance May 12: Business Essentials: Business Contingency & Workplace Safety May 19: Business Essentials: Marketing Trends May 24: Business Essentials: Leadership & Culture

FULL CALENDAR

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 - 8 AM TO 6 PM

WHAT’S IN THE FUTURE OF YOUR BUSINESS? We’re bringing together the right people to inspire forward thinking at your business.

Westwood Conference Center, Wausau

Steve Tyink,

Vice President of Business Innovation at Miron Construction Co Inc

Tom Still,

President at the Wisconsin Technology Council

Enjoy an optional bus trip to Miron Construction’s Innovation Center in Neenah!

SCHEDULE: 7:15 am: Check-in, networking and breakfast

$65 - Members

(and members of Heart of Wisconsin Chamber, Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Portage County Business Council)

$75 Non-Members

8 am: Welcome and keynote presentation with Steve Tyink

SPONSORED BY:

9:15 am: Keynote presentation with Tom Still 10:30 am: Keynote presentation and closing discussion with Steve Tyink Noon: Innovation Center bus tour 12:20 pm: Lunch on the bus 2:10 pm: Tour of Miron Construction’s Innovation Center in Neenah 4:10 pm: Return to Wausau (6 pm arrival)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WAUSAUCHAMBER.COM OR CALL 715-845-6231

EDUCATION:

in partnership with:

7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. n Northcentral Technical College, Wausau Business Essentials is a 10-part series of half-day sessions addressing critical areas of business. Programs may be taken a la carte, with a certificate available to those that complete all ten.

Thursday, April 14: HR & Employment Law Thursday, April 28: Technology Thursday, May 5: Finance Thursday, May 12: Business Contingency & Workplace Safety Thursday, May 19: Marketing Trends Tuesday, May 24: Leadership & Culture Thursday, May 26: Authentic Sales Person Thursday, June 2: Lean Thursday, June 9: Workload Survival Thursday, June 16: Innovation

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: ALL ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF REBECCA RYAN’S BOOK COMPLIMENTS OF

NETWORKING:

Reserve Your Booth for

Business EXPO 2016

Thursday, April 21, 2016 Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center, Rothschild Must be a Chamber member to exhibit.

The Business EXPO allows you to showcase your unique services and products.

Plus you can:

Make key business contacts

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Network with thousands of attendees

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Increase business credibility

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A Limited Number of Booth Spaces Are Left!

Gain visibility with EXPO promotions

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Sell your products/services

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– ‘cash and carry’ allowed

Visit wausauchamber.com for details and registration or call 715-848-5953

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:

YPWeek is a weeklong platform for discovery, adventure and meaningful conversations about the issues that matter among young professionals in Wisconsin.

UPCOMING VENTS:

Saturday, April 23: E3YP Energize - AM Workout Crawl Tuesday, April 26: E3YP YP Summit 2016 at Greenheck Field House Wednesday, April 27: E3YP Wausau DIY Sign Workshop Sunday, April 24: Walter Wick-Inspired Art Thursday, April 28: E3YP Elevating Your Future Activity at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum Forming Good Business Relationships Monday, April 25: E3YP Strictly Social Thursday, April 28: E3YP Family Fun at the Grand Mentorship Lunch Lodge Waterpark Resort Monday, April 25: E3YP Driving CommYOUnity Friday, April 29: E3YP Energize - Open Fitness at Impact Greenheck Field House Friday, April 29: E3YP Speaker Crawl in downtown Wausau Saturday, April 30: Grill & Chill on the Hill at Sylvan Hill Park

For more information visit e3yp.org, wausauchamber.com and ypweek.com

INFORMATION & MARKETING

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE: Contact Renae Krings at 715-848-5942 or rkrings@wausauchamber.com for more information.

RECOGNITION & SERVICE:

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Legislators’ Forum

Hear an update on Wisconsin’s current tax climate and ask questions of the region’s elected state representatives about what is happening in state government.

Keynote Speaker:

Todd Berry, President Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance

Invited Panelists:

Sen. Jerry Petrowski - Senate District 29 Sen. Tom Tiffany - Senate District 12 Rep. Mary Czaja - Assembly District 35 Rep. Dave Heaton - Assembly District 85 Rep. Bob Kulb - Assembly District 69

2015 Small Business of the Year Award Recipient Open Houses Kick off Small Business Week with open houses at the 2015 Small Business of the Year Award recipients. Be sure to visit all three open houses!

Location:

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 1100 Imperial Ave | Rothschild

Cost:

$35 Online

Sponsors:

2016 Small Business of the Year Awards Join us as we recognize the finalists and announce the 2016 Small Business of the Year Award recipients in the business-to-business, business-to-consumer and charitable non-profit categories!

Time:

7:30 am – Check-In, Networking & Breakfast Buffet 8 am – 9 am – Program

Time:

Location:

3 pm - 5 pm - Open Houses

Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 1100 Imperial Ave | Rothschild

015 Award Recipients & 2 Host Locations:

Cost:

Business-to-Business Award Recipient: Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corporation 3910 W Stewart Ave | Wausau

Time:

11 am – Check-In 11:15 am – Lunch Served 11:30 am – 1 pm – Program

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

Business-to-Consumer Award Recipient: The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co 2305 Sherman St | Wausau Charitable Non-Profit Award Recipient: United Way of Marathon County 705 S 24th Ave Ste 400B | Wausau

Cost:

Free - No registration required.

$35 Online Business-to-Business Award Finalists: Business Service Center Inc, Creative Communication & Design Inc & Ginseng Board of Wisconsin Inc Business-to-Consumer Award Finalists: Accent Window Fashions LLC, Basil LLC, Buska Retirement Solutions Inc, Floorology, Grand Lodge Waterpark Resort, Griesbach Auto Service Inc, Indianhead Golf Course Inc, Lil’ Ole Winemaker Shoppe LLC, Nicole’s Boutique, Quality Foods IGA of Rib Mountain & Red Eye Brewing Company LLC Charitable Non-Profit Award Finalists: Center for the Visual Arts Inc, Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc - Northcentral District, The Open Door of Marathon County Inc, Partnership for Progressive Agriculture Inc, Stable Hands Inc, Wausau Curling Club Inc & Wausau River District Inc

Sponsors:

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20

Business EXPO Set-Up

Time: 9 am - 7 pm (Expo Center closes at 7 pm)

Location:

Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center 10101 Market St | Rothschild

SPONSORS:

RECOGNITION & SERVICE:

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APRIL 18 — 22 THURSDAY, APRIL 21

Business EXPO 2016

A ‘can’t miss’ event! Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your business network by connecting with over 200 exhibitors and thousands of attendees. One of the largest business tradeshows north of Milwaukee!

New this year: Visit the D.C. Everest Area School District’s Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) booths. Show your support of these emerging entrepreneurs!

EXPO Business PM

One of the largest networking events of the year! Develop new business relationships and strengthen existing ones while enjoying allyou-can-eat appetizers and beverages!

Time:

5 pm – Check-In* 5 pm – 7 pm (6 pm – Awards & Prize Drawings) *Skip the line! Check-in at the EXPO Information Center during the Business EXPO.

Location:

Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center 10101 Market St | Rothschild

Cost:

$15 Online | $20 Day of Event at Door

REGISTER ONLINE AT WAUSAUCHAMBER.COM

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Small Business of the Year Recognition Ceremony

Join in the celebration and wrap-up of Small Business Week! Hear each recipient’s story and how it led to their successes.

Speakers:

2016 Small Business of the Year Award Recipients

Time:

11 am – Check-In, Networking & Lunch Buffet 11:30 am – 1 pm – Program

Location:

City Grill An American Bistro 203 Jefferson St | Wausau

Cost:

$35 Online

Sponsors:

Sponsors: Time:

11 am – 5 pm –Show Open to Public

Location:

Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center 10101 Market St | Rothschild

Cost:

Your business card or $10/person No pre-registration required to attend show.

EXPO Bingo:

Participate in the popular EXPO Bingo for your chance to win great prizes which will be awarded at the EXPO Business PM. Instructions available at the EXPO Information Center the day of the event.

Best of Show Awards Presented by:

Food & Beverages Provided by:

2510 Restaurant Becca’s Cafe Bistro & Catering Buffalo Wild Wings Bull Falls Brewery LLC Central Beer Distributors Inc CJ’s Catering of Wausau Culligan ~ Sterling Water Inc Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Ed & Sharon’s Restaurant & Catering Fabiano Brothers - Wisconsin LLC Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co, The J Gumbo’s Lil’ Ole Winemaker Shoppe Mid-Wisconsin Beverage Inc Noodles & Company Olive Garden Panera Bread Thrive Foodery Trig’s

BROCHURE PRINTING PROVIDED BY:

EXCLUSIVITY:

NETWORKING:

Make Great Connections at the

Chamber Golf Outing Monday, June 27, 2016

Wausau Country Club, 11 am shotgun start, 18 holes SPONSORED BY:

ALSO JOIN US FOR THE

Chamber Women’s Golf Outing COMING IN JULY!

Make more connections!

10 am shotgun start, 9 holes

INFORMATION & MARKETING:

CENTRAL TIME 2016-2017 Relocation Guide

Ad Positions Available!

Our annual Central Time publication is part of an ongoing effort to attract both people and businesses to our region. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to shape the impression prospective and new residents have of your business by advertising in our next edition, printing in April 2016.

The printed version of this relocation guide will be displayed at local, high-traffic locations such as waiting rooms, restaurants and public areas. The online version will be found on the Chamber’s website and will include links to all advertisers’ websites.

To reserve an advertisement in our next edition, visit wausauchamber.com or contact marketing manager Brian Otten at 715-848-5947 or botten@wausauchamber.com.

Rates: Full Page - $600 Bleed - 8.5” x 11” No Bleed - 7.5” x 10”

Half Page - $400 Quarter Page - $300 Horizontal - 7.5” x 4.5” 3.5” x 4.5” Vertical - 3.5” x 10”

Business Card - $150 3.5” x 2.25”

EDUCATION: It’s easy to fall behind and lose your way. It’s not going to get any easier.

Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce

But what would be possible for you, your organization and your

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community if you could learn to thrive in this kind of chaos?

And what if you could learn this, affordably, right here in Central Wisconsin?

The

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2016-2017

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Leadership will

lead

participants down the road to success, achievement and goal fulfillment. It is an interactive leadership program designed to develop your professional and personal self, based on your

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strengths.

“I highly recommend any aspiring business person to attend regardless of age or level of education.

Leadership Excellence is an energizing class that forces you to view things in a different perspective. It tests not only what you think makes an effective leader, but more prevalently focuses on self-awareness and its’ role in leadership.”

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