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09.2012 \\ portage county, wisconsin
upcoming EVENTS \\
Small Business X-Changewednesday, september 12, 2012 \\ 7:30 am - 8:30 amportage county Business council, Foundation room5501 Vern Holmes Drive | stevens point, wi 54482
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Business After HoursMonday, september 17, 2012 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmgrazies italian grill (sponsored by element Mobile)5327 us 10 east | stevens point, wi 54481
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2012 Ag Tourwednesday, september 19, 2012 \\ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pmwisconsin public service corporation2001 plover road | plover, wi 54467
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Women in Businessthursday, september 27, 2012 \\ 11:15 am - 1:00 pmuwsp, Duc - alumni room1015 reserve street | stevens point, wi 54481
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New Faculty & Academic Staff Social tuesday, october 2, 2012 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmsentryworld sports center, court 1601 north Michigan avenue | stevens point, wi 54481
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71st Assembly Candidate ForumFriday, october 5, 2012 \\ 7:30 am - 9:00 amportage county Business council, Foundation room5501 Vern Holmes Drive | stevens point, wi 54482
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6th Annual LPC Alumni PicnicFriday, october 12, 2012 \\ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmiverson park Boy scout Lodgestevens point, wi 54481
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A FuLL HouSE FoR HEALTHCARE REFoRm X-CHANGE 08.15.12
11TH ANNuAL WINES oF THE WoRLdEVENT To BE HELd» REGISTERThe Portage County Business Council is excited to host the 11th Annual Wines of the World event scheduled for Friday, October 26, 2012.
Join us that evening from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Memories Wedding & Banquet Hall, 2811 Plover Springs Drive, Plover for an
international journey as we sample a selection of wines from around the world by The Bottle Stop. A taste-tempting array of fine cuisine prepared by Rockman’s
Catering, a silent auction, Wisconsin artisan cheeses from Ski’s Meat Market, a beer bar featuring the Stevens Point Brewery and soft live jazz music will make the evening complete.
This event will provide an opportunity for guests to network, socialize and have fun learning about wine.
CoST \\$45 / person for Business Council members$55 / person for Prospective members$60 / person the day of the eventTickets are available at the PCBC office.
See WINE / Page 6
Managing Partner, Matt Kolling of Benefit Partners presented to a packed room on August 15th. members and guests of the Portage County Business Council joined us for a timely discussion on the Health Care Forum Supreme Court Ruling & what it means for employers.
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Ag Tour 2012 is set for Wednesday, September 19th from noon to 5:00 pm. Planned by the Agri-Business Committee of the Portage County Business Council, you and your business associates are invited to attend.
PRESENTING SPoNSoRS \\
The theme for this year’s event is “Alternative Ag”. The event begins at noon with a picnic lunch and guest speaker, Jeremy Solin from the Central Rivers Farmshed at Wisconsin Public Service Corporation in Plover. After the picnic lunch, a tour of a 300 acre organic farm - Stuczynski Farms will take place. Stuczynski Farms grow row crops, small grains, hay and are in their fourth season of growing organic malting barley for Central Waters Brewing Company. Participants will look at some fall
cover crops, discuss the preparation for next year crops and organic weed control, crop quality and samples of the barley and hard red spring wheat grown this year.
Then it’s off to Central Waters Brewery Company in Amherst to experience for yourself the care taken to brew some of the finest quality products. Today the brewery services over 200 retail locations in Central Wisconsin and has expanded its product line to include eighteen beer styles. Come taste and feel the malted barley and be part of the brewing process. They will show attendees first-hand how they have brewed exceptional beer for more than 14 years. This brewery tour consists of a detailed history of the brewery, walking tour of the brew house cellar, the packaging process and barrel aging warehouse facilities, followed by a tasting in the tap room.
Registration is now open. Cost is only $20 per person and includes tours, bus transportation, picnic lunch, socializing and education. Register soon as space is limited. Casual attire; sandals acceptable.
For questions contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or [email protected].\\\\\
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Denise Pody and Mandy Kohl recently joined M3 Insurance as Account Managers in the Wausau and Green Bay offices, respectively. Both Denise and Mandy specialize in the employee benefits segment of M3’s business.
Denise comes from UMR and brings more than 12 years of insurance experience to M3. She is currently pursuing her life and health license for the state of Wisconsin. Mandy was an Enrollment Manager at UNUM before joining M3. She is a licensed Wisconsin life and health insurance agent.
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Worzalla has accepted delivery of its second web press. The ManRoland Rotoman N five-color web press is expected to be operational later this Fall. The first press -- a ManRoland Lithoman five-color -- will be up and running in September.
“Our customers are beginning to bring book production back to the USA -- if we can turn the work quickly. Worzalla is executing a plan to be ready to meet that demand. This reinvestment in our company supports our
growth and enhances our ability to respond to customers’ needs with our usual attention to quality and timely delivery,” stated CEO Jim Fetherston.
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The Group just got stronger! The Stevens Point Coldwell Banker The Real Estate Group office is pleased to announce that Holly Carter has joined their team. Carter is a University of Phoenix graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, an Ambassador for the Portage County Business Council, CUNA Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, President of the Stevens Point Noon Optimist Club and Board member for Junior Acheivement of Portage and Wood Counties.
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ABR Employment Services (ABR) has launched its new website at abrjobs.com.
The dramatically redesigned site, created by ABR Employment Services and marketing firm Haley Marketing Group, embodies ABR’s new brand identity and commitment to the needs of
its Talent, the employees ABR places in jobs at client companies.
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A groundbreaking ceremony kicking off construction of the new Marshfield Clinic will be at 10 am on Sept. 10 at the 4100 Highway 66 location (near the airport). The event is open to the public.
The new center, expected to open in October 2013, will cost about $18.5 million, including land, infrastructure and equipment. It will house 17 providers and a total of 50 employees. Services provided at this location include walk-in care, along with specialty services such as cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, ophthalmology/optometry, oral surgery, podiatry, rheumatology, physical therapy, lab and infusion therapy. Outreach services for both adults and children will continue to be added as opportunities to serve are identified.
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the Business Briefs column is an avenue to spotlight noteworthy business and professional accomplishments, recognition and awards among our Business council members.submit items of interest, in 100 words or less, to: [email protected] by the 24th of the month prior to the next newsletter issue.business BRIEFS \\
AG TouR09.19.12 \\ 12:00 Pm - 5:00 Pm
WISCoNSIN PuBLIC SERVICE CoRP.
CommuNITy HoSTS NEEdEd» REGISTEROn Tuesday, October 2nd, help the Portage County Business Council Foundation welcome new MSTC, UWSP and K-12 public/private faculty and academic staff during the 32nd annual social.
Festivities begin at 5:00 pm and will conclude by 7:00 pm at SentryWorld, Court 1, 601 North Michigan Avenue, Stevens Point. Members of the Portage County business community welcome new faculty and academic staff members by hosting the reception in their honor. The event will feature a cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. Hosts are responsible for their event cost and that of one faculty or staff person (total $30.00).
This is an important opportunity for business and educational leaders to socialize and build contacts. This event has a proven track record of breaking down barriers and building a positive atmosphere between businesses and educational institutions.
Business Council members are asked to act as community hosts for the reception. We hope to have one host from the business community for each new faculty or staff person. Hosts will be asked to introduce their guest during the reception.
If you are interested in attending the social or hosting a new faculty or staff member, please click above to register online or contact Karen at [email protected] or Sarah at [email protected].\\\\\
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WomEN IN BuSINESS LuNCHEoN09.27.12 \\ 11:15 Am - 1:00 PmuWSP - duC, ALumNI Room
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dETAILSSPoNSoR \\
UWSP, Dreyfus University Center (Alumni Room)1015 Reserve Street, Stevens PointFree Parking will be available in Lot X on campus for this event only
ToPICTHE PRoCESS NEVER ENdSAt this Women in Business our audience will hear/learn:> Attitude is everything.> There can be balance in your life – YOUR balance, not “their” balance. You can’t be all things to all people: realize this and enjoy your life.> Be focused – Key questions to ask yourself.
GuEST SPEAkER \\ Sandy Tuskowski, Owner of Ski’s Meat Market
Sandy Tuskowski was born and raised in the metropolis of Rosholt, Wisconsin. She married Dave, her high school sweet heart and they three daughters and four grandchildren. She started a company called Exclusive Millwork in Brookfield, WI in the early 90’s. The company is a distributorship for high end millwork, cabinets and doors, marketing to the Milwaukee area and northern Chicago suburbs. In May 2010, Sandy and her husband opened Ski’s Meat Market located at 5370 Highway 10E in Stevens Point.
You don’t want to miss her story!
If you are interested in future sponsorship of a Women in Business event, contact Karen at [email protected].\\\\\
LEAdERSHIP PoRTAGE CouNTy EmBARkS oN 2012-13 PRoGRAm
Leadership Portage County (LPC) participants gathered for their Opening Retreat on Friday and Saturday, August 24 & 25. Participants began by learning about leadership in themselves and leadership in others using Marcus Buckingham’s “StandOut ” and accompanying strengths assessment. Andria Davisson, certified John Maxwell coach and
owner of The HUB3 in Stevens Point, led participants through a discussion of leadership in themselves and in their community on the first day. Digging deeper into the StandOut material on day two, participants were placed into their groups for Class Projects based on their StandOut Strengths Assessment results and given time to use that information to help determine their strengths as a leadership team. Participants also learned more about Portage County’s rich history from local historian, Anton Anday on a Portage County bus tour on day one and fierce Road Rally competition on the second. A team building and experiential learning exercise was facilitated by Stevens Point Public School’s Dave Lockett, focusing on how we communicate, what ‘ties us up’ and how our perceptions can shape our daily work experience. LPC will focus on Project Management and Agribusiness in Portage County during their September session.
For more info on the program, contact Sarah at [email protected].
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each month the active Voice features a pcBc “Member of the Month” selected from a list of members that begins with the same letter of the alphabet. september features a business that begins with the letter “i”.member of the moNTH \\
IRoW1040 Indianhead Drive \\ Mosinee, [email protected] Date \\ 02.28.1997
WHAT THEy HAVE To SAy \\Cory Tomczyk is Owner and Founder of IROW(Industrial Recyclers of WI), which has been providing Shredding, Recycling and Waste Services to Central WI since 1990. Operating out of its 40,000 square foot facility in Mosinee, the company was honored as Small Business of the Year by the Wausau Chamber of Commerce in 1998; and Cory was the recipient of the Christy Dixon “Recycler of the Year Award” in 1998 by the Associated Recyclers of WI(AROW).
Cory currently serves as VP of the Paper Stock Industries National Chapter of ISRI(Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries), is a member of the National Association for Information Destruction’s(NAID) Resolution Council and serves as President of the Mosinee School Board. IROW is committed
to the communities it serves and is active with a wide range of civic and charitable organizations including: The United Way, American Cancer Society, Women’s Community Center, Northern Valley Workshop and many others.
IROW is the first and only nationally-certified document destruction facility in North Central Wisconsin and it works on an ongoing basis to retain and renew this valuable status. IROW customizes its offerings to the needs of the customer, not just recycling and moving trash, but working closely with customers to evaluate their waste streams in a cost-effective and productive manner.
IROW is proud of our customers and involvement in Portage County, and has been a member of the PCBC since 1997. In addition to being active with our major customers in the county, we take advantage of the many networking opportunities PCBC provides. The Business Expo is one of the most important elements of our yearly advertising/marketing program; and we look forward to the challenges ahead, and are excited to meet them with hard work and the efforts of the PCBC.
3 words to describe PCBC: networking, fellowship, opportunity.\\\\\
RIVER VALLEy BANk \\RoB WymANWausau \\ 715-845-5522 \\ [email protected]/index.cfmJoin Date \\ 07.31.2012
ABouTRiver Valley Bank is a family-owned financial services company dedicated to effectively satisfying our customers’ needs. Our commitment is to deliver flexible products through exceptional customer service from a team of highly qualified, motivated professionals of the highest in-tegrity. River Valley Bank has twelve locations in Wisconsin and six locations in Upper Michigan. For more information about River Valley Bank, please visit our website at: www.rivervalleybank.com.
TRANSAmERICA FINANCIAL AdVISoRS \\NoRBERT FENSkEPort Edwards \\ 715-459-1035 \\ [email protected] Date \\ 07.11.2012
ABouTTransamerica Financial Advisors (World Financial Group (WFG)) is a financial services marketing company that provides middle-income families tools that help change the lives of countless families. The company’s independent associates advocate the power of choice for their clients, offering products from many industry-leading companies.
World Financial Group’s primary goal and mission is to ensure no family is left behind by helping them develop their goals and dreams –whether it’s to send a child to college, buy a home, retire comfortably or own a business.They offer the opportunity for people from all walks of life to start their own businesses in the financial services including independent business owner backed by the marketing and administrative services available from the WFG, experience field leaders who have built his or her own financial services business from the ground up.
a bit aboutouR NEWEST mEmBERS \\
do you kNoW A LoCAL BuSINESS THAT
WouLd BENEFIT FRom mEmBERSHIP?CoNTACT uS!Mary Jo Monday715-344-1940 \\ [email protected]
» RECommENdATIoN FoRmTo recommend a business to become a member click on the link above./////
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ToPICREduCING LIABILITy FoR EmPLoyERS: WHEN To kEEP & WHEN To dISCARd EmPLoyEE RECoRdS IN AN ELECTRoNIC AGEpresented by Brian G. FormellaAttorney at Anderson O’Brien
SPoNSoR \\
Attorney Brian Formella will discuss state and fed-eral law with respect to some of the most common pitfalls that employers face regarding employee records, personnel files, and exempt/nonexempt determinations. Brian will address special consid-erations of electronically stored information, and will leave time to answer your basic questions.
> Continental Breakfast served> No cost to attend, the value of the information may be priceless!
ABouT ouR SPEAkER \\Attorney Formella graduated from Marquette University with B.A. Degrees in English and Economics and from Marquette University Law
School with honors in 1985. After graduat-ing, he was a Law Clerk to Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Lewis J. Ceci. His areas of practice include employment and labor law, municipal law, environmental law, real estate and general business law. Brian has a strong legal background in employment, labor and municipal law. He works with employers to establish sound employment practices. He has also aggressively defended em-ployers against discrimination accusations.
ABouT SmALL BuSINESS X-CHANGE:A roundtable series of meetings that allows small business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other. Small Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year from 7:30 am - 8:30 am at the Portage County Business Council office. \\\\\
Brian G Formella
SmALL BuSINESS X-CHANGE09.12.12 \\ 7:30 Am - 8:30 Am
PCBC - FouNdATIoN Room
L3: LuNCH, LEARN, LEAd SERIESWITH GuEST SPEAkER, dR. AL THomPSoN08.16.12 The Ignite Leadership Network of Portage County met on August 16 for their L3: Lunch, Learn, Lead series. They had an opportunity to learn about Dr. Al Thompson’s journey to Stevens Point and his insights on leadership and leading. Dr. Thompson has been the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point since 2011 with an extensive background in higher education management. He spoke to the importance of organizational culture and building a strong leadership team—sharing the importance of knowing who is on your team, understanding how they work and communicate, and being in touch with what is important to them. Dr. Thompson stated that being able to move your organization forward begins
with knowing what tools and talents your leadership team brings to the table and fostering development of those talents. Thank you to UWSP for sponsoring the luncheon.
The next L3 Luncheon is scheduled for October 18 with Wisconsin Rapids Mayor, Zack Vruwink.
» CLICk HERE For More DetaiLs & to rsVp \\\\\
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An opportunity is also 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.
SPoNSoRSHIP oPPoRTuNITIES \\BoRdEAuX TABLE SPoNSoRSHIP - $800 • Company listed as Bordeaux sponsor on event program• Verbal recognition at event• 2 months pre-event recognition in PCBC newsletter• Company logo displayed on Wines of the World
webpage (including a “link” to company website)• 8 tickets to the event• A company reserved table for preferential seating at
the event (special designated area)
CHARdoNNAy TABLE SPoNSoRSHIP - $500 • Company listed as Chardonnay sponsor on event program• Verbal recognition at event• 1 month pre-event recognition in PCBC newsletter• Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage• 4 tickets to the event• A shared company reserved table for preferential
seating at the event (special designated area)
CHIANTI BISTRo TABLE SPoNSoRSHIP - $250 • Company listed as Chianti sponsor on event program• Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage• 2 tickets to the event• A company reserved bistro table at the event (special
designated area)
STAGE SPoNSoRSHIP - $500 • Company banner hung at prominent location at event
(banner provided by sponsor)• Company listed as Stage sponsor on event program• Verbal recognition at event• 1 month pre-event recognition in PCBC newsletter• Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage• 4 tickets to the event• A shared company reserved table for preferential
seating at the event (special 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• 1 month pre-event recognition in PCBC newsletter• Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage• 4 tickets to the event• A shared company reserved table for preferential
seating at the event (special designated area)
CoRkSCREW EXCLuSIVE SPoNSoRSHIP - $350 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• 1 month pre-event recognition in PCBC newsletter• Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage• 4 tickets to the event• A shared company reserved table for preferential
seating at the event (special designated area)
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• 1 month pre-event recognition in PCBC newsletter• Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage• 4 tickets to the event• A shared company reserved table for preferential
seating at the event (special designated area)
RATING (PEN) EXCLuSIVE SPoNSoRSHIP - $300 Requires Business Council approval before pen order is placed• Pen with company name given to all guests (350 pens
to be purchased by sponsor)• Company listed as sponsor on event program• Verbal recognition as Exclusive Rating sponsor at event• 1 month pre-event recognition in PCBC newsletter• Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage• 2 tickets to the event
dINNER NAPkIN EXCLuSIVE SPoNSoRSHIP SoLd ouT
CoCkTAIL NAPkIN EXCLuSIVE SPoNSoRSHIP SoLd ouT
PRINT SPoNSoRSHIP SoLd ouT
CENTERPIECE SPoNSoRSHIP SoLd ouT
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 300 business profession-als 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 at [email protected] or 715-344-1940.
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 PCBC.\\\\\
WINE
2011-12 PIE platinum INVESToRS \\
GREAT oPTIoNS ARE AVAILABLE!
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For questions, please contact Heather at 715-344-1940 or [email protected].\\\\\
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To be held at: Grazies Italian Grill5327 US 10 EastStevens Point, WI 54481
No Cost to attend!
Pre-registration is appreciated. Please RSVP by Friday, September 14, 2012.\\\\\
BuSINESS AFTER HouRS09.17.12 \\ 5:00 Pm - 7:00 Pm
YOU’RE INVITED TO ThE
6th AnnualLPC Alumni Picnic
October 12, 2012 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Iverson Park Boy Scout LodgeStevens Point, WI $10 / person (catered by Rockman’s Catering)Grilled Brats and Burgers, Potato Salad, Fresh Fruit Salad,Baked Beans, Potato Chips, Assorted Cookies, Soda and Water Purchase your raffle tickets online or at the event! A raffle has become a fun part of this annual event. If you have anitem from home or a logoed or “collectible” item from your placeof business, bring it along.
RSVP online at portagecountybiz.com orcontact Sarah O’Donnell at 715-344-1940.
ALUMNI
BACkSTAGE PASS: FATHER FATS 09.24.12 \\ 5:00 Pm - 8:00 Pm
FATHER FATS PuBLIC HouSE
Join Ignite Leadership Network for our September Backstage Pass to Father Fats Public House. Meet Chef Christian Czerwonka and wife, Leah, to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a restaurant, their unique career paths and what brought them to Portage County, their commitment to the local farmers and their ongoing participation in The Greenhouse Project. Plus, take the opportunity to network with other young professionals!
dETAILSFather Fats Public House945 Clark Street, Stevens Point Parking available in the Library lot, behind Water Street Grille or on the street
Come and enjoy passed appetizers and cash bar.
There is a waiting list. Please contact Sarah at 715-344-1940 if you would like to be added to the list.\\\\\
SoLd ouT CALL To BE AddEd To WAITING LIST.
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PARTNERS IN EduCATIoNSEEkS SPoNSoRSHIPS While we are all enjoying our summer, Partners in Education (PIE) is hard at work planning to coordinate our 2012-13 school year programming and events!
PIE has been a program of the Portage County Business Council Foundation since 2005. Programming is a collaborative effort between the Foundation, K12 educators and local businesses to provide employability skills and develop career awareness opportunities for students in Portage and Waushara Counties. PIE’s impactful programming provides an opportunity to over 11,500 students and over 1,200 educators in 34 schools and eight districts to engage with our business community through direct programming, guest speakers, business tours, job shadows and career preparedness events. These students are our community’s potential leaders, nurses, accountants, CEO’s and educators.
During the 2011-12 School Year PIE programming highlights included:• Hosted the 15th Annual Regional Career Expo exposing over 1,200 students from seven area schools to career and education options;• Reality Shops provided hands on budgeting experiences to more than 600 Junior and Senior High Students demonstrating the correlation between career path and lifestyle choices; • Golden Apple Awards honored five area teachers for their innovative teaching methods with classroom grants. On behalf of PIE and the PCBC Foundation, we hope you will consider sponsoring this impactful workforce development program by sponsoring at a level that best fits your business.
» moRE INFo oN SPoNSoR BENEFITSWant to sponsor but don’t want to do it online? No problem, click below to download our form.
» doWNLoAd ouR SPoNSoR FoRmFor more information on Partners In Education, please contact Sarah at [email protected].\\\\\
71ST ASSEmBLy dISTRICTCANdIdATE FoRum10.05.12 \\ 7:30 Am - 9:00 Am
PCBC - FouNdATIoN Room
» REGISTERKatrina Shankland and Patrick Testin will participate in a candidate forum for the 71st Assembly District race. The forum will be held on Friday, October 5, 2012 at the Portage County Business Council from 7:30 am – 9:00 am hosted by the Legislative Committee.
After the primary election held on August 7, 2012, the field was narrowed down to two candidates who are vying for the position currently held by Representative Louis Molepske, Jr. who is not running for re-election.
Each candidate will be allowed opening and closing remarks. Prepared questions will be presented by moderator, Mr. Bob Williams, Idea Associates. Business Council members are encouraged to submit questions for consideration prior to the forum by emailing them to Mary Jo at [email protected].
This free event is open to Portage County Business Council members only. Registration is requested, as space is limited. \\\\\
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AmBASSAdoRS CLuB SHoW THEIR SuPPoRT
08.01.12 Ambassadors attend ribbon cutting/open house for dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, 5501A Vern Holmes drive, Stevens Point
08.14.12 Keller Inc. Ground breaking Ceremony for Central Orthodontic Specialists located at 3401 Stanley Street, Stevens Point
that typically are male dominated; and do so with great laughter, smiles and most of all the outlet to overcome any
fears or intimidations previously present. The workshop enabled myself and the other women present to learn in a
casual, non-threatening environment through hands-on experience . The weekend program opened the doors for me
to pursue my recreational interests on my own long after the workshop is over. I am still an avid & confident female
hunter today and look forward to it every year as a result. I highly recommend attending the POWER breakfasts in the
future as you never know just who you may sit next to that may open new doors
for business opportunities, for new friendships, and certainly what you may
learn from the select speaker at the event. Casey R. Nick | The Samuels Group
Environments, Inc.
Dr. Thomas's presentation on the development of the ‘Becoming an Outdoors-
Woman’ curriculum was outstanding not only from the perspective of how she
and others identified and responded to a need to introduce women to hunting,
fishing and the outdoors. Even more compelling were the success stories that
she told of the personal growth and development of those who had never
before experienced the thrill or challenges of the outdoors in that manner. Very
poignant indeed! Thanks to the Portage County Business Council for hosting
this informative event and providing our community and businesses with this
and other educational and networking opportunities. Deanna Mossak & Brian
Formella | Anderson O’Brien
SAVE THE dATE of Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Our guest speakers for the November POWER Breakfast will be Jeff Martin - Central Region CEO & President, Ministry Saint Michael's Hospital and Dr. Mark Fenlon - Central Region Vice President for Ministry Medical Group. Thank you to Applied Tech – the Presenting Sponsor of the November event./////
PoWER BREAkFAST EVENT HELd AuGuST 29TH
Those in attendance enjoyed guest speaker, Dr. Christine Thomas, Dean & Professor of Resource Management at UWSP College of
Natural Resources present “It Began With A BOW, Becoming an Outdoors-Woman”. The event was held on Wednesday, August 29th at the SentryWorld Sports Center – High Court. Special thanks to our Presenting sponsor of the event – Anderson O’Brien Law Firm.
Here are what our members thought of the event:Attending the August POWER Breakfast through the
Portage County Business Council was a wonderful
experience full of great networking opportunity and
a knowledgeable guest speaker, Dr. Christine Thomas
of UWSP and organizer of the BOW program offered
through the University. I attended my first Becoming an
Outdoors-Woman" (BOW) weekend in 2000 and I can’t
say enough regarding what a phenomenal weekend it
was. It provided me with the opportunity to overcome my
fears associated with shooting both a firearm and a bow
and the ability to participate in activities that I had such
an interest in with confidence. The program offered far
more than just outdoor skills workshops. The weekend
was full of camaraderie with women of all ages who
love the great outdoors and desire to dig into hobbies
09.29.12 L to R – Donna Ginzl, Deanna Mossak, Nadine Davy and Amy Eddy from Anderson O’Brien
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September 201203 pcBc office closed - Labor Day - public Holiday13 ambassador Meeting & Visits - 8:00 am, pcBc - Foundation room19 executive committee Meeting - 7:30 am, cliftonLarsonallen LLp20 salesnet Meeting - 11:15 am, pcBc - Foundation room26 Board of Directors Meeting - 7:30 am - 9:00 am, pcBc - Foundation room
meetings & other dATES \\
Executive BoardDavid McHone - President / President Elect, Central WI Managment Services, LLCSusan Placzek - Vice President, SentryWorld Sports CenterJeff Peterson - Past President, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Sue Wille - Treasurer, Ligman & Wille CPA LLCSue Wilcox - Member at Large, United Way of Portage CountyDave Worth - Member at Large, The Worth CompanyLori Dehlinger, Executive Director, Portage County Business Council, Inc.
Board of directorsTom Altmann - Altmann Construction CompanyScot Barton - Pointe PrecisionDan Beighley - Wisconsin Public Service CorporationMargo Bronk - McCain FoodsLisa Bourget - Travel Guard, Inc.Kris Dragan - M&IPatty Dreier - Portage County ExecutiveRick Flugaur - Past President, Anderson O’BrienScott Glinski - SkywardAndrew Halverson - Mayor, City of Stevens PointO. Phillip Idsvoog - Portage County Board ChairLonnie Krogwold - Portage County Board Finance ChairNyra Lind - Ambassador Representative, ABR Employment ServicesRichard O’Sullivan - Mid-State Technical CollegeMark Patrick - Notable Impressions Bernie Patterson - University of Wisconsin - Stevens PointAl Pennebecker - Saint Michael’s HospitalDan Schlutter - Village of PloverLisa Sobczak - ABR Employment ServicesJoAnn Vosz - Community First BankAttila Weninger - Stevens Point Area Public SchoolsWard Wolff - First Weber Group RealtorsMike Williams - Sentry InsuranceGary Wysocki - Paragon FarmsRobert Worth - Director Emeritus, The Worth Company
Board AdvisorsSara Brish - Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors’ BureauDan Mahoney - Village of PloverMichael Ostrowski - City of Stevens PointSteve Smith - Mid-State Technical College
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PCBC / Foundation StaffLori Dehlinger - executive Director
Mary Jo Monday - Director of Member relations
Karen schanock - Director of programs & events
sarah o’Donnell - Director of Foundation
Kari thompson - Business & office operations Director
Heather Bailey - administrative / Marketing assistant
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Purchasing Portage County gift certificates continues to be a successful way to “Buy Local”.
Portage County gift certificates makes 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 Portage County Business Council would like to thank everyone who participates for helping make the program successful. We would also like to thank M&I for their financial support of the gift certificate program.
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