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A preview of the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce's can't-miss programs and events.
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FULL CALENDAR
This Week’s PrevieW is sPonsored by:
ON THE CALENDAR: MAY 19 TO JUNE 16, 2016May 19: E3YP On the Move:
Paintball at Grand Valley Adventures
May 20: Nothing But Networking
May 20: Ribbon Cutting: Periwinkle’s Coffee and Tea Shoppe
May 24: E3YP Elevating Your Future: Smart Mobile in Your Career, Life and Job; Apps That Matter
May 26: Business PM: Wauskin Medical Aesthetics
June 1: Chamber ROI: Maximizing Your Membership
June 2: Business PM: Wisconsin Woodchucks Baseball
June 6: Ribbon Cutting: Rib Mountain Eye Care
June 7: Workforce Summit
June 9: Ribbon Cutting: Central Wisconsin Airport
June 14: Coaching Conversations in the Workplace
June 15: Chamber 101: Basics
June 16: Business PM: K-tech Kleening Systems & Dale’s Weston Lanes
To adverTise in This sPace, click here.
Each year, a class of six directors is elected to serve on the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors. Any member in good standing who aspires to serve on the Board must complete and return a Board of Directors’ Application form.
An Application does not guarantee a nomination, but if chosen, the Board will offer a rewarding experience and ensure Board members make the most of their talents and expertise, while benefiting the entire organization.
Are you interested in joining our
Board of Directors?
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Registration and program details at wausauchamber.com
Workforce Summit
SPONSORED BY SUPPORTING PARTNER
Is your business facing a workforce shortage? This program is designed to provide tips, tools, and access to resources that can improve your ability to attract and retain workers. Attendees will gain connections and information that can be directly applied to any business type immediately.
Schedule:8:30 a.m.: Registration9 a.m.: Review results of Workforce Needs Assessment survey9:45 a.m.: Panel: Industry Organizations11:15 a.m.: Panel #2: Students & Employees12:30 p.m.: Lunch and networking1:30 p.m.: Panel #3: Regional Resources2:30 p.m.: Wrap-up discussion
at NorthceNtral techNical collegeceNter for health ScieNceS auditorium, WauSau
tueSday, JuNe 7
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:
“By partnering businesses and fledgling entrepreneurs, The Branch will prepare
entrepreneurs for success while solving real world problems.”
- Kimberly Reed, Northcentral Technical College faculty
“What we have in The Branch is our future. The Branch will develop the future entrepreneurial leaders in our
community.”- Dr. Lori Weyers, President
of Northcentral Technical College
“When a student has a chance to work on a strategic project for a top 50
insurance company, you can bet that will be noticed on a resume.”
-Richard Poirier, President and CEO of Church Mutual Insurance Company
Gain access to premier local talentThe Branch will provide participating businesses with the opportunity to retain the brightest collegiate
students in Central Wisconsin, through the completion of corporate innovation projects. This program is an entrepreneurial skills accelerator that blends academic content with coaching, advice, and resources in a
10-week program. The Branch will provide structured professional development in a unique environment that will produce qualified candidates to feed the workforce pipeline and grow the region’s economy.
W h o a r e w e l o o k i n g f o r ?Hackers: Engineering, manufacturing, software development, computer science students
Hipsters: Graphic and communication design, industrial design, UX/UI studentsHustlers: Business development and strategy, marketing, sales students
Handlers: Exceptional organization and communication skills to be project managers
To become a sponsor of or to submit a project to The Branch,contact Brian Otten at [email protected] or visit TheBranchWI.com
The Branch participants will be paired with business mentors to innovate solutions to real-world projects.
EDUCATION
It’s easy to fall behind and lose your way. It’s not going to get any easier.
But what would be possible for you, your organization and your 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 2016-2017 Leadership Excellence session 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 strengths.
Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce
LEADERSHIPEXCELLENCE
www.wausauchamber.com n 715-845-6231
create coNfideNce
create chaNge
create commuNity
“It was life changing and has made me a better leader and a better person.”
CORY HECKENDORF | Branch Manager, Wisconsin Kenworth“I thought that I knew how to be a leader until I went through this training. I would leave this class mentally exhausted, but not wanting it to end.
It was exciting to go back to work, use what I had learned in class, and see the effect it had on people around me.”
NETWORKING
JOIN US AT THE NEXT
BUSINESS PM:
y BuSiNeSS Pm: WauSkiN medical aeStheticS thurSday, may 26 n 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Wauskin Medical Aesthetics, Wausau
Connect with people who will either be or help you meet your next customer. Quality networking time with food, drinks and door prizes.
y BuSiNeSS Pm: WiScoNSiN WoodchuckS BaSeBall thurSday, JuNe 2 n 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Athletic Park, Wausau
Connect with people who will either be or help you meet your next customer. Quality networking time with food, drinks and door prizes.
y BuSiNeSS Pm: k-tech kleeNiNg SyStemS & WeStoN laNeS thurSday, JuNe 16 n 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Dale’s Weston Lanes, Weston
Connect with people who will either be or help you meet your next customer. Quality networking time with food, drinks and door prizes.
y BuSiNeSS Pm: WauSau eveNtS thurSday, July 7 n 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. n Wausau Municipal Airport, Wausau
This event will kick off the annual Rib Fest and Balloon Rally. Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your business network by connecting with more than 200 exhibitors and thousands of attendees.
NETWORKING
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE:Contact Renae Krings at 715-848-5942 or [email protected] for more information.
Monday, June 27, 2016 - Wausau Country ClubChamber Golf Outing
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