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MAY/JUNE 2019
UPCOMING EVENTSPlus...have we mentioned
BUSINESS ON THE GREEN?
LEADERSHIP PORTAGE COUNTY
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Sounds like the sequel to a monster movie. The Portage County Business Council just learned that our area was selected as one of four statewide regional sites to host a HATCH event this fall. This year, for the first time, it will culminate with a statewide finale in Madison in November. The four regional and maybe a wildcard or two, will advance to Madison.
To give a brief history for those of you who might have been hiding under a rock or not a part of this awesome community, the Brightstar WI Foundation (www.brightstarwi.org) brought HATCH to central Wisconsin in 2017. Our community along with Wisconsin Rapids, Marshfield and Wausau put together local events with a regional finale. Last year they added the Chippewa Valley and southeastern Wisconsin.
According to the Brightstar WI Foundation, “HATCH is a community-based startup pitch platform that helps develop ‘napkin’
ideas into early-stage companies and acts as a pre-seed funding tool that encourages those with a bright idea to consider developing or advancing those ideas into business plans. HATCH is produced by BrightStar Wisconsin Foundation. We don’t restrict the type of idea you can submit, but it’s important to remember we are looking for high-growth ideas that have scale.”
Recently, Brightstar WI Foundation announced that one of several early-stage companies they are funding came out of a HATCH competition. So not only do the winners receive local cash prizes, there are opportunities to receive funding from the Brightstar WI Foundation. It might not be too long before a local HATCH business makes that big step. Specifically in our region, Midwest Wealth Ventures (www.midwestwealthventures.com) is a PCBC member that has been working with HATCH businesses
Hatch Returns?BY TODD KUCKKAHN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL
IN THIS ISSUE
Our Newest Members
Women in Business
2020 Leadership Portage County
Business After Hours
Meet our Summer Intern - Caleb
Business X-Change
Business on the Green...a Success!
Ambassadors Give Back
Pie Social and Golden Apple Awards
Save the Date
Business Spotlight
Save the Date for the PCBC Job Fair
Leadership Portage County Class of 2019
Graduates
Looking for Business Leads? - Join us for
SalesNet
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to continue to move them forward. These are just a couple examples of the tremendous opportunity that awaits the participants.
Every HATCH event is hosted in a unique location that distinctly showcases the community in which the event is located. Last year, John and Patty Noel and Compass Properties were kind enough to host our regional finale. It was held in the Noel Car Barn, an incredible venue, not surprising, knowing that John and Patty were and continue to be exceptional entrepreneurs. We had around 200 people in attendance and heard some great pitches. All of central Wisconsin was represented. Past events have been held at Eron’s Event Barn, the Noel Hangar and our Historic Firehouse No. 2 (thanks to the Portage County Historical Society).
“The rules are simple. At HATCH, presenters have five minutes to pitch in front of judges and a live audience for the chance to win cash and be selected to move on. The audience has a chance to evaluate and gets one total vote for their favorite idea alongside the judges. Beyond the prize money, this is the chance to get the business idea that has been rattling around in your head, out in front of a supportive investors, businesses, and community members. HATCH events are fun, highly social and inspirational.”
Please watch this digital magazine and social media for further updates. Start hatching those great ideas and work on your pitches!
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Guest Speaker: Shannon K. Semmerling
Title of Presentation: “Choice. You Have the Power”
About the Program: Every day is a new adventure with endless opportunities to either thrive or dive, and sometimes both in the same 24-hours. The choices you make throughout the day, from the very moment you wake, can determine the fun or fight you’ll have with each oncoming wave.
Shannon, an eternal optimist, knows this well. Encouraged from a young age to make choices, and taught to be responsible for those choices, as Shannon’s world expanded with age and experience she further learned there is power and freedom in choice. She has enjoyed the positive impact that can be realized when choosing with intention.
Choice is a freedom that every person possesses. Through her choices, words and actions, Shannon is living her mission – ‘make connections and bring joy’. In doing so, she’s inspired others to see that the life you lead, like the business you’re growing, is shaped by the many choices you make.
Take-aways:• True North is more than a compass setting.
Be pointed toward helpful resources to clarify your purpose.
• Language matters. Learn words that inspire and how to wear them.
• PBR is not just a hipster beverage. Feel why in just 60-seconds.
• Every single person has a story. Draw out a new friend’s in your first meeting.
About our Speaker: Shannon K Semmerling is an eternal optimist; by choice. She is also a public relations practitioner, community advocate, and yoga instructor.
Connected, for good, Shannon has led communications for organizations in athletics, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, non-profit and retail industries. In 2014, she established Ask Shannon PR, LLC, an independent practice that provides clients with public relations and strategic communication services. A registered yoga teacher (200RYT) since 2018, she also now guides students of varying experience through classes that help contribute to more connected lives – on and off the yoga mat.
Interested in learning more? Ask Shannon.
About the Event: An opportunity for women in the Central Wisconsin area to network, talk about issues that affect their daily professional lives, learn something new and have fun doing it. This event will include a lunch, swag bag, door prizes and networking. A 50/50 raffle will also be played. This event is open to the public.
Plated Luncheon includes: Pork Stir Fry with carrot, onion, and mushroom, Jasmine Rice, freshly baked rolls, delicious dessert, and Iced Tea & Coffee/Tea/Milk. (Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options available upon request.)
Special thanks to our Media Sponsor of
our four Women in Business Events –
Midwest Communications
REGISTER HERE
Sponsored by:
Thursday, June 20, 201911:15 am to 1:00 pm
Stevens Point Country Club - Club House1628 Country Club Drive, Stevens Point
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LEADERSHIP PORTAGE COUNTY
The Best Program for Portage County’s Leaders of Today and Tomorrow
Learn more and APPLY!
Leadership Portage County (LPC) challenges participants to broaden their understanding of Portage County and develop their leadership skills through network development, education, and community engagement.
The 10-month curriculum is an intensive leadership development program designed to
give all leaders the skills, knowledge, and on-going support they need to succeed. LPC is not only for new or young professionals, but instead for leaders of all ages and titles. Participants in LPC will grow professionally and personally from the variety of leadership, team-building, communication and self-awareness exercises that are part of the curriculum.
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Business Hours after
Monday, June 17th5:00 PM to 7:00 PM - No Cost to Attend
Aging & Disability Resource Center 1519 Water Street, Stevens Point
Parking is available in the building lots or in the City lot across the street on the NE corner of Arlington and Water.
WELCOME CALEB!PCBC IS VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE CALEB
NYSSE AS AN INTERN FOR THE SUMMER!
ORIGINALLY FROM ADELL, WISCONSIN,CALEB IS A SENIOR AT
UW-STEVENS POINT, DOUBLE-MAJORING IN ECONOMICS AND
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.
HIS DREAM JOB IS TO ONE DAY BE APROFESSIONAL WHO HELPS PROMOTE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WORLDWIDE.
IN HIS FREE TIME, HE LOVES TO BEOUTDOORS HUNTING, FISHING, CAMPING,
AND GOLFING.
THREE THINGS CALEB LIKES BEST ABOUTLIVING IN PORTAGE COUNTY ARE:
ALL OF THE NATURAL AMENITIES THE PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY THE WISCONSIN RIVER
1.2.3.
BE SURE TO SAY "HELLO"TO CALEB WHEN YOU SEE
HIM IN THE OFFICE!
Stop by the ADRC for a fun time of networking, complimentary food including Chicken Tinga Taco with Chipotle Slaw & Lime Crema, Mediterranean Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower, Pork Sliders w/Apple Compote & Mustard Sauce, Roasted Corn & Black Bean Salad, Avocado Toast Canape w/Almond Spinach Pesto, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus w/Pita & Cucumber Relish and refreshments including Assorted Mocktails and locally Roasted Coffee, door prizes and play the 50/50 raffle. Tours of the ADRC at Lincoln Center will be available including their new renovated kitchen, vegetable gardens, game room and computer lab, displays of all their programming, and Tri-Shaws from Cycling Without Age for attendees to enjoy. Don’t miss this event! Business After Hours is 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. The member host furnishes refreshments and hors d’oeuvres for the evening. A different Business Council member hosts Business After Hours every month. Members are welcome to co-host the event with another Business Council member. Please call Karen Myers at 715-344-1940 or email at [email protected] to book the month you are interested in.RSVP by Friday, June 14, 2019. Click Here to register online. Click Here for map. Click Here for Bicycling map.
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What is the Business X-Change? A roundtable presentation which allows business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other. Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. at the Portage County Business Council office.
You are invited to attend our June X-Change. Wednesday, June 12, 2019 | 7:30am – 8:30am• Please Click Here to register or call our office at 715-344-1940• Portage County Business Council, Foundation Conference Room • While there is no cost to attend, the value of the information may be priceless• Continental Breakfast Provided
Topic: “Cross Train Your Brain” About the Program: Studies have shown that many Americans dread the prospect of declining brain function with aging. In this presentation we will discuss normal age-related changes in brain function as well as pathological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and vascular dementia. Modifiable risk factors for these pathological conditions will be identified, and specific recommendations will be provided in order to reduce these risks. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, research continues to be promising for the impact of lifestyle choices for risk reduction. This presentation will cover some of the latest research and steps you can take to insure YOUR brain is healthy for a lifetime.
In this X-Change you’ll learn:• Identify the basics of the human brain.• Identify normal versus pathological changes associated with brain aging.• Name the six dimensions of wellness and how they relate to healthy brain function.• Identify recent research findings related to brain healthy lifestyle.• Provide resources to create and apply a personal plan to cross-train your BRAIN!
About our Presenter: Alane Flora, Business Development Coordinator of Brookdale Senior Living Solutions in Stevens Point, educates families and business professionals about health and wellness in all dimensions of life. She earned her Bachelors of Science Degree in Exercise Physiology with a Cardiac Emphasis from the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Alane brings over 30 years of knowledge, experience, and expertise in health care, senior care, hospice care, and Personal Training. Alane brings personal experience to her role in senior care as she has cared for her own parents for 20 plus years. Alane continues her passion for excellence in health and wellness through education, outreach and relationship with professionals and families as a resource in Senior Living.
Special THANK YOU to Brookdale Stevens Point for sponsoring this program. For questions on this event please contact Karen Myers at [email protected] or 715-344-1940.
Alane Flora, BSBusiness Development
Coordinator at Brookdale Stevens Point
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in pictures201 RECAP
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Members of our Ambassadors Club hard at work
Hausmann Johnson Insurance foursome having fun – Gold Hole Sponsor
Simplicity Credit Union – Gold Hole Sponsor
Aspirus Stevens Point Campus Foursome & Gold Hole Sponsor Volunteers
Team Schierl Companies taste testing Northern Oasis Spirits – Gold Hole Sponsor
Golfers and Hole Sponsors gathered after golf for the “Bloomin’ on the Green” 19th Hole Networking Event at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
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The Ambassadors Club of the Portage County Business Council thanks you for your participation in our 30th Annual Business on the Green Golf Outing held Monday, June 3, 2019. With 250 golfers
participating and additional business representatives attending the 19th Hole Networking Dinner, the event provided a great environment to expand contacts and have fun doing it.
Special Thank You to our Sponsors & Contributors!!!
Gold SponsorsABR Employment ServicesAdvanced Disposal Services MidwestAnderson O’Brien Aspirus Stevens Point ClinicCARSTAR Auto BodyCliftonLarsonAllen Community First BankConnexus Credit Union Country Inn & Suites Del Monte Foods Inc. Delta Dental of Wisconsin Ellis Construction Express Employment Professionals First State Bank Hausmann-Johnson Insurance Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa Peoples State Bank Point After Pub & Grill Point Insurance Agency LLCPrecision Cellular & Sound Rettler CorporationSchulist’s Custom Cabinets IncSentrySimplicity Credit Union SkywardSpotless Co Stevens Point Brewery Stevens Point Orthopedics Team Schierl CompaniesThe Pineries Bank The Portage County BankHole-in-One SponsorsMark Motors Automotive IncRiver Valley Bank | Incredible BankBeverage SponsorsFirst Weber Inc – Steve Lane,
Mary Lane & Seth HornungInvestors Community Bank Mitchell’s Hilltop Pub & RestaurantRegnier Consulting Group IncStone Innovations IncU.S. BankWaste Management
Lunch SponsorsAltmann Construction Company IncAnsay & AssociatesCoVantage Credit UnionSteel King IndustriesLunch Bag SponsorsFindorffMembers’ Advantage Credit UnionSilver Runner SponsorsRack IndustrialServiceMaster Recovery by
Restoration HoldingsPutting Contest SponsorsAssociated Bank Paper City SavingsTote Bag SponsorsCentral Door SolutionsHo-Chunk Gaming NekoosaPawsitively Unleashed! IncPrecision Cellular & SoundRural Mutual Insurance │
Zinda Insurance GroupTRICOR InsuranceThank You ContributorsArbuckles Eatery & PubAscensionBiery Cheese CompanyBrookdale Stevens PointBushman Electric Crane & SignCentral Wisconsin
Children’s MuseumCommercial RoofingCommunity Blood CenterCooper Oil CompanyDelta Dental of WisconsinDigiCopyDolce Digital Imaging & PrintingDuraclean SpecialistsEdward Jones InvestmentsEl MezcalFalk Cabinet SystemsFeltz’s Dairy StoreFirst State BankFirst Supply LLCGamber Johnson LLC
Girl Scouts of NorthwesternGeneral BeerGrazies Italian GrillHertel Tax & AccountingHoliday Inn Hotel &
Convention CenterInvestors Community BankIola Car ShowKwik TripLauterbach LegalMarshfield ClinicMcCain FoodsMilkweed Market –
an ODC EnterpriseNextHome PriorityNotable ImpressionsNRG MediaPapa John’s PizzaPoint Insurance Agency LLCPoint Title LLCPortage County GazettePortesi’s Italian FoodsPrecision Cellular & SoundPutt N PlayRack IndustrialRiver Cities BankRockman’s CateringRoundy’sSentryWorld Shulfer’s Sprinklers Landscaping &
Garden CenterSki’s Meat MarketSkywardSolarusStar Business MachinesStevens Point Country ClubStevens Point OrthopedicsSunset Point WineryTeam Schierl CompaniesU.S. BankVan Horn Nissan of Stevens PointWaterstone MortgageWisconsin River Golf Club
Diamond Sponsors
Mark your calendars for next year’s event scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2020. Contact Karen Myers at [email protected] to reserve your sponsorship early!
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Ambassadors Give Back
On May 9th members of our Ambassadors had the
opportunity to visit and tour new PCBC member Tailored Stone
located at 1411 Contractors Blvd #A in Plover. Owner, Brent Taylor showed us their beautiful work
using natural stone, granite and quartz.
On a quarterly basis, the Ambassadors Club takes the opportunity to recognize one of it’s members for outstanding commitment. This commitment is measured by their participation in meetings, events, grand openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies during a three-month timeframe.
During the first quarter of 2019, Dan Blumenstein was named the Ambassador of the Quarter at the May 9th Ambassador business meeting. Dan works for an I.T. company called Rack Industrial and has been an Ambassador since 2014.
Congratulations Dan on your recent achievement. The Business Council Board of Directors, Ambassadors Club and staff appreciate your efforts.
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Ambassadors Give BackOn May 14th Rob, Michael and Casey of NRG WSP Media are helping Ambassador Lauren
Gilchrist of Skyward, Inc. get ready for the Everything Points Here
promotional video. Portage County Business Council is working on a
targeted digital marketing campaign for our Talent Attraction website and Lauren is our video spokesperson.
If you haven’t taken a look yet, go to www.everythingpointshere.com.
You can view the video HERE!
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PIE SOCIAL &
GOLDEN APPLE
AWARDS
Portage County Business Council
Partners In Education
Recognizing the incredible contributions
of educators in our community
SAVE THE DATE !
Open to educators , businesses ,
and the community
Thursday , August 22 , 2019
5-7 PM • Location TBA
NOMINATE A TEACHER !
www .portagecountybiz .com/GoldenApple
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Business SpotlightAdvanced Physical Therapy Associates 2918 Post Road, Stevens Point, WI 54481 | 715-345-2126 Website: www.physicaltherapyassociates.com
Based on an Anonymous quote “Sometimes Being Different is a Good Thing.”
Physical Therapy Associates has recently joined forces with Advance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine! In order to reflect this relationship, we have undergone a name change and you will see our new signage reflecting this change - Advanced Physical Therapy Associates.
We are committed to providing the same great service that’s been helping individuals in our community from age 1·101 over the last 30 years. Our customer service and team’s willingness to go the extra mile for our clients is what sets us apart as a private practice physical therapy group. Our team is Inspired to be the best they can be, take pride in everything we do and aspire to serve our community! We will continue to treat patients at our 4 locations and have expanded our services into the local industry. Similar to caring for athletes on the field, we focus on treating employees on their job site with the goal to keep you healthy so you can get back to doing the things you love.
As always, we thank you for your continued patronage.
SAVE THE DATE!
Portage County Business
Council Job Fair!
Monday 9/30/19
Holiday Inn Hotel
& Convention Center
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These graduates were honored in a ceremony on May 23rd at Pfiffner Pioneer Park in Stevens Point. To join the Class of 2020 go to www.portagecountybiz.com/lpc.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES OF LEADERSHIP PORTAGE COUNTY CLASS OF 2019
Leadership Portage County (LPC) challenges participants to broaden their understanding of Portage County and develop their leadership skills through network development, education, and community engagement.
The 10-month curriculum is an intensive leadership development program designed to give all leaders the skills, knowledge, and on-going support they need to succeed. LPC is for leaders of all ages and titles.
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We invite you to attend our SalesNet Luncheon Meetings
11:45 am to 1:00 pm at the Portage County Business Council office. See dates below. Here’s how it works…
MeetingsSalesNet luncheon meetings are held from 11:45AM to 1:00PM. At each meeting members should come prepared to share a sales tip or lead. Sales tips vary from a suggestion regarding successful phone sales tactics to a contact who may be interested in the products or services of a group member. Leads might comprise of a new business coming to town, an expansion or new ownership.
Lunch A delicious lunch is catered in at your expense ($9.00). Gluten Free & Vegetarian Options available only upon request.
Meeting LocationMeetings will take place at the Portage County Business Council office, 5501 Vern Holmes Drive, Stevens Point, WI (unless otherwise noted)
Guest Speaker Each month is a different guest speaker.
What is SalesNet?A sales-oriented group comprised of area sales professionals and business owners, meeting once a month to share referrals, leads and sales tips.
The GoalSalesNet is designed to provide a non-competitive atmosphere in which business relationships can develop into a referral network for the benefit of all members.
Meeting Dates June 13, July 18, August 15, September 12, October 17, and November 14
Seating is limited. Reservations are transferable; however lunch payment ($9.00) is required the day of the meeting. Once confirmed, payment is due whether or not you are able to attend the meeting.
For questions or to register for a meeting please contact Karen Myers at Ph: 715-344-1940 or [email protected].
LOOKING FOR BUSINESS LEADS?
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ContactUS!Portage County Business Council, Inc.
5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482715-344-1940 • www.portagecountybiz.com
Todd KuckkahnExecutive Director
Karen MyersDirector of Programs & [email protected]
Kayla Rombalski Director of Talent [email protected]
Tonya KowalskiDirector of Business [email protected]
Deb ZaskeDirector of Marketing & Communications
Tom CorcoranDirector of Heartland Leadership Initiative
Dave AcaleyMember Relations
Portage County Business Council @PoCoBiz Portage County Business Council
To see member news, visit our News Releases or Blog. Share your news, expertise, advice, anything! in an article and we can share it in the Blog section of our website.It is a valuable, member-only benefit to have your Blog posts published, and we are happy to do so!Plus, the more fresh blog content we have, the more visitors to our website. And, the more visitors we have coming to our website, the more exposure and visibility our member profiles and member online ads receive.Send in your article today! Email to [email protected] and specify it’s for the Blog.
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