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ON THE CALENDAR: JUNE 14 TO AUGUST 18, 2016 June 14: Coaching Conversations in the Workplace June 15: Chamber 101: Basics June 16: Business PM: K-tech Kleening Systems & Dale’s Weston Lanes June 22: eCertify Training & Information Session June 26: E3YP Family Fun: Sawmill Mini Golf June 27: Co-ed Chamber Golf Outing July 7: Business PM: Wausau Events July 15: Nothing But Networking
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July 20: Women’s Golf Outing July 28: Business PM: City Grill An American Bistro August 2: Chamber ROI: Maximizing Your Membership August 18: Business PM: MBE CPAs FULL CALENDAR
If you would like to host a Business PM, complete this application by noon on Friday, June 17. Selection is performed on a lottery basis. Selected hosts will be contacted by Chamber staff and may require a site visit to determine appropriateness. Applications should be sent to programs@wausauchamber.com.
NETWORKING
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Chamber Golf Outing Monday, June 27, 2016 Wausau Country Club, 11 am shotgun start, 18 holes
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:
Family Fun: Sawmill Mini Golf Date: Sunday, June 26 Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Location: Sawmill Mini Golf, Rothschild
Cost: $10 for E3YP members, $12 for non-members, free for children 15 and under golf with one paid adult admission
Put your putting skills to the test and join E3YP for a round of mini golf fun at the new Sawmill Mini Golf course in Rothschild, located behind the Cedar Creek Cinema. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, a cookout and some family-friendly outdoor fun! REGISTER TODAY AT WAUSAUCHAMBER.COM!
o c s i D as v i D NETWORKING
2016 CHAMBER WOMEN’S GOLF OUTING
AY, D S E N WED JULY 20
Get your groove on and make great connections at Greenwood Hills Country Club 10 am shotgun start, 9 holes
Register at wausauchamber.com
Awards for: Best Costume, Best Cart Decorations, Best Team Name To become a sponsor for this event, contact Renae Krings at 715-848-5942 or rkrings@wausauchamber.com
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About What is The Branch?
Who is a good fit for The Branch?
The Branch is a ‘skills accelerator’ to be headquartered in the Information Technology Entrepreneurial Center (iTEC) at Northcentral Technical College in Wausau.
The Branch will be made up of student teams with a few key ‘personas’. Students that identify as one or more of the ‘personas’ listed below are a good fit for The Branch:
The Branch has been formed through a partnership between the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce, Northcentral Technical College and Church Mutual Insurance Company.
Hackers: Engineering, manufacturing, software development, computer science students
The first cohort will take place in the summer of 2016.
How does a ‘skills accelerator’ like The Branch work? A ‘skills accelerator’ gives high-potential college students the training, connections and experience needed to develop the skills necessary for the careers of tomorrow. The Branch will teach collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking through entrepreneurial projects.
Why should students and businesses participate? Students with a desire to build a startup or to someday innovate for a corporation will be drawn to The Branch. Participants will experience hands-on, real-world professional development and will learn how to collaborate, communicate, and think critically and creatively. The brightest minds from across the region will be involved, as students become deeply engaged with business innovation, gaining direct access to a large regional professional network.
Hipsters: Graphic and communication design, industrial design, UX/UI students Hustlers: Business development and strategy, marketing, sales students Handlers: Exceptional organization and communication skills to be project managers Students must attend Northcentral Technical College, Lakeland College, Mid-State Technical College, Nicolet Area Technical College, Rasmussen College, Upper Iowa University, UW-Marathon County or UW-Stevens Point.
What will students work on? The Branch will form multi-disciplinary teams of students and have them work on corporate innovation challenges. Students with startup ideas will also find an outlet for these ideas.
How can businesses get involved? The Branch is looking for additional sponsors, innovative projects and mentors. Business participation in The Branch is limited to members of the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce.
To become a sponsor of or to submit a project to The Branch, contact Brian Otten at botten@wausauchamber.com or visit TheBranchWI.com
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The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce and its initiatives have a significant social media footprint on social media channels. These outlets can be used to learn about and connect with other Chamber members and to stay up-to-date on Chamber programs and events.
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/WausauChamber Issuu: issuu.com/wausauchamber LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/ the-wausau-region-chamber-of-commerce Twitter: @WausauChamber Vimeo: vimeo.com/user40441133 YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/WausauChamber
E3YP CHANNELS
Facebook: www.facebook.com/e3ypwausau Twitter: @E3YPWausau
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