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Portage County Business Council Community Guide!
The 2018 Guide will have a FRESH new look and will reach far beyond our
community boundaries to showcase that Portage County is the place-
Where Economic Vitality Meets Quality of Life!
The Community Guide includes sections on business and industry, education, health & wellness, community life, housing, transportation, recreation, entertainment, hospitality and more. Utilized as a recruitment tool, community reference guide and informational relocation publication, the Community Guide also includes advertising from companies that choose to do business here.
Six thousand copies of the guide will be distributed over 2018-19 providing long-term exposure in a high profile publication.
Community Guide visibility includes:
Online placement on PCBC website homepage, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Issuu.com and Google+
Large regional employers share Community Guides during recruitment and interviews
Area Realtors include Community Guides with home sales Community Guides are distributed at major PCBC events PCBC Staff, Board, and Ambassadors hand out Community Guides at
outreach events, expos, fairs, and community information centers Dispersed to visitors at the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau All participating advertisers receive and distribute Guides Community Guides are given out to first-year and transfer students at
UW-Stevens Point All new public and private Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary
school instructors receive a Guide at PCBC’s annual Partners in Education Social.
Ad space is available in a variety of sizes and costs to fit the marketing strategy of every business and budget. Review the advertising brochure attached and commit to your ad size of choice. Then, complete the Advertising Contract and Ad Submission Forms and return to the Portage County Business Council on or before November 1, 2017. Final payment of ads will be due 2/1/18. The distribution of the Guide will begin spring 2018.
With the current workforce shortage, now more than ever, it is critical to attract and retain talent in our area.
The 2018 Portage County Business Council Community Guide is the tool to do just that!
Check out the 2015-2017 Community Guide HERE We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you with this exciting marketing opportunity. With limited space available, and ad reservations due by November 1st, reserve your ad today! Contact Tonya at 715-344-1940; [email protected] with any questions.
Portage County Business Council Community Guide!
The 2018 Guide will have a FRESH new look and will reach far beyond our
community boundaries to showcase that Portage County is the place-
Where Economic Vitality Meets Quality of Life!
The Community Guide includes sections on business and industry, education, health & wellness, community life, housing, transportation, recreation, entertainment, hospitality and more. Utilized as a recruitment tool, community reference guide and informational relocation publication, the Community Guide also includes advertising from companies that choose to do business here.
Six thousand copies of the guide will be distributed over 2018-19 providing long-term exposure in a high profile publication.
Community Guide visibility includes:
Online placement on PCBC website homepage, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Issuu.com and Google+
Large regional employers share Community Guides during recruitment and interviews
Area Realtors include Community Guides with home sales Community Guides are distributed at major PCBC events PCBC Staff, Board, and Ambassadors hand out Community Guides at
outreach events, expos, fairs, and community information centers Dispersed to visitors at the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau All participating advertisers receive and distribute Guides Community Guides are given out to first-year and transfer students at
UW-Stevens Point All new public and private Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary
school instructors receive a Guide at PCBC’s annual Partners in Education Social.
Ad space is available in a variety of sizes and costs to fit the marketing strategy of every business and budget. Review the advertising brochure attached and commit to your ad size of choice. Then, complete the Advertising Contract and Ad Submission Forms and return to the Portage County Business Council on or before November 1, 2017. Final payment of ads will be due 2/1/18. The distribution of the Guide will begin spring 2018.
With the current workforce shortage, now more than ever, it is critical to attract and retain talent in our area.
The 2018 Portage County Business Council Community Guide is the tool to do just that!
Check out the 2015-2017 Community Guide HERE We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you with this exciting marketing opportunity. With limited space available, and ad reservations due by November 1st, reserve your ad today! Contact Tonya at 715-344-1940; [email protected] with any questions.
Portage County Business Council Community Guide!
The 2018 Guide will have a FRESH new look and will reach far beyond our
community boundaries to showcase that Portage County is the place-
Where Economic Vitality Meets Quality of Life!
The Community Guide includes sections on business and industry, education, health & wellness, community life, housing, transportation, recreation, entertainment, hospitality and more. Utilized as a recruitment tool, community reference guide and informational relocation publication, the Community Guide also includes advertising from companies that choose to do business here.
Six thousand copies of the guide will be distributed over 2018-19 providing long-term exposure in a high profile publication.
Community Guide visibility includes:
Online placement on PCBC website homepage, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Issuu.com and Google+
Large regional employers share Community Guides during recruitment and interviews
Area Realtors include Community Guides with home sales Community Guides are distributed at major PCBC events PCBC Staff, Board, and Ambassadors hand out Community Guides at
outreach events, expos, fairs, and community information centers Dispersed to visitors at the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors
Bureau All participating advertisers receive and distribute Guides Community Guides are given out to first-year and transfer students at
UW-Stevens Point All new public and private Elementary, Secondary, and Post-Secondary
school instructors receive a Guide at PCBC’s annual Partners in Education Social.
Ad space is available in a variety of sizes and costs to fit the marketing strategy of every business and budget. Review the advertising brochure attached and commit to your ad size of choice. Then, complete the Advertising Contract and Ad Submission Forms and return to the Portage County Business Council on or before November 1, 2017. Final payment of ads will be due 2/1/18. The distribution of the Guide will begin spring 2018.
With the current workforce shortage, now more than ever, it is critical to attract and retain talent in our area.
The 2018 Portage County Business Council Community Guide is the tool to do just that!
Check out the 2015-2017 Community Guide HERE We appreciate your support and look forward to helping you with this exciting marketing opportunity. With limited space available, and ad reservations due by November 1st, reserve your ad today! Contact Tonya at 715-344-1940; [email protected] with any questions.
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4 why should we care about foxconn?There was a lot of noise in Wisconsin when Reggie White signed with our beloved Green Bay Packers. It was transformational at that time and again this year we are talking about the Super Bowl as our goal.
6 Ignite’s Eat, Drink, and Etiquette EventOn Wednesday, September 27th join Ignite as we hear from Lyn Zimmermann with Essential Details LLC at the newly renovated Stevens Point Country Club.
7 new membership referral programWe know that many of our new members are referred by existing members, and we want to say “THANK YOU!”
8 wines of the world
A taste-tempting array of fine cuisine prepared by the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center and Rockman’s Catering, silent auction, beer bar by the Stevens Point Brewery and soft live jazz music will make the evening complete.
10 Meet your ambassadorsI chose to be an Ambassador because of my grandfather. My grandfather was a charter member of the New Holstein Lions Club and received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award in 2012.
15 Partners In Educaton As summer draws to a close and students try to soak in the last days of the break, teachers busily return to their classrooms to prepare for the upcoming year.
16 Leadership Portage County New ClassThe Leadership Portage County opening retreat, held Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18 allowed these participants to dive into leadership development and get to know one another through interactive activities.
C O N T E N T S MAGAZINE
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There was a lot of noise in Wisconsin when Reggie White signed with our beloved Green Bay Packers. It was transforma-tional at that time and again this year we are talking about the Super Bowl as our goal. Foxconn could have a similar trans-formational impact in Wisconsin. I don’t want to focus on whether or not it is or isn’t a good business deal. There is loads of information, true and false, about that. I want to focus on the Buy Local element that Foxconn has brought to the forefront.
As a business, it makes the most sense to buy products from your neighbor. Our country was formed on that basic princi-ple, although usually it was corn traded for a chicken. If you neighbor doesn’t have it, maybe your community does, or maybe your region, or maybe your state. The key point is buying local supports busi-ness growth and expansion in our own community.
Skyward’s new building was built with 95.5% of products from the state of Wisconsin. That’s buying local. Central Rivers Farmshed’s entire mission is to expand the connection between local res-idents and their food by providing oppor-tunities for participation, education, coop-eration, and action to support a local food economy in Central Wisconsin. Wouldn’t it be great if more businesses in our com-munity felt this way?
The challenge is, while businesses may feel that way, how do you make it happen? The Portage County Business Council is now able to connect our local businesses with each other and an entire
statewide network through the Supply Chain Marketplace (www.wisupplychain-marketplace.com). When you go there, you will see it is branded at “New North” while our regional economic develop-ment partner is Centergy (http://centergy.net/about/index.html). Please don’t let that stop you! It IS a STATEWIDE mar-ketplace to promote your own business and to search other businesses to bring your bottom line more local (or at least statewide).
Governor Walker was in Wausau last week to promote the site as a way to keep buying local and to get in front of any Foxconn opportunity. While nobody will guarantee you business from Foxconn, or any other business for that matter, I can guarantee that if you are not in the marketplace it will reduce your chances. Additionally, in order to manage expectations, the marketplace may not be for every business, but find a way to get engaged.
W H Y S H O U L D W E C A R E A B O U T F OXC O N N ? TODD KUCKKAHN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
In the New North region, the supply chain marketplace has had a great impact. The Supply Chain Marketplace Directory highlights company capabilities, is searchable via keywords and categories, is a connecting interface for business-to-business transactions, organizes suppliers for new go-to-market opportunities and makes locating suppliers as easy as entering a few key strokes. We can see that same impact in our community and the Centergy region.
As we continue to encourage buying local, it is somewhat sad to say that Small Business Saturday is only three months away. I do love the four seasons here but I’m not ready for Thanksgiving! Small Business Saturday is a nationwide effort to encourage all of us to buy local in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Keep that in mind as Back-To-School efforts dwindle, as well.
Find every excuse possible to keep our hard-earned dollars in our community where we get an economic impact multiplier when buying local.
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Since 1997, Investors Community Bank has been sharing in your hopes and dreams. Understanding your vision … imagining your success. Walking in your shoes. In return, you have produced the ideas, hard work and progress that have helped us succeed. While much has changed through the years, our commitment to helping you, our customers, build a better business and community has never wavered. Thank you for being part of our history!
Walking in your shoes for 20 years
MEMBER
YEARS1997-2017
Contact us for a fresh alternative in business banking:
Phone (715) 254-34005517 Vern Holmes Dr., Stevens Point
InvestorsCommunityBank.com
CONTACT TONYA KOWALSKI [email protected] OR 715-344-1940.
JOBFAIR
OCTOBER 512:00 PM - 6:00 PM
ARE YOU L0OKING FOREMPLOYEES OR A JOB?SAVE THE DATE
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KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR EMPTY BOWLS PAINTING!
Looking for more information on Ignite?
Check out our newsletter!
SAVE THE DATE
Halloween Party
Saturday October 21, 2017
more details to come!
Ignite’s Eat, Drink, and Etiquette Event
Join us for an evening of food, drinks, networking, and of course etiquette!
On Wednesday, September 27th join Ignite as we hear from Lyn Zimmermann with Essential Details LLC at the NEWLY renovated Stevens Point Country Club. We are looking forward to hearing from Lyn regarding business etiquette while we enjoy a three-course meal. Prior to the meal presentation you will have the opportunity to network with other professionals in our area.
Space is limited to 50 individuals; this event will book up fast!
The attire for the event is business casual.REGISTER HERE!
Backstage Pass to Portage County in The
Great War
Thursday September 14, 20175:30 PM – 7:30 PMREGISTER HERE!
Join Ignite for a flash back to WWI. We will tour exhibits and learn about
Portage County life during the war. Enjoy networking, snacks and beverages for this family friendly event.
Don’t miss this limited time exhibit!
Are you looking to volunteer or join a committee? Ignite is looking for new
innovative leaders! Contact us for more
information on joining a committee.
Newsletter Here
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Portage County Business Council (PCBC) Member Referral Program
We know that many of our new members are referred by existing members, and we want to say “THANK YOU!”
Starting September 1, 2017, if you refer a new business(es) to join as a member of PCBC and that business joins, you will receive $100 off your next PCBC dues renewal! It is simply our way of saying thanks for being a partner with the Business Council.
How it works:
1. Introduce a new member to PCBC via an email introduction or in-person meeting
2. Encourage new member to join 3. Once new member payment is received, you will get a $100 credit
towards your company membership dues
Program Notes:
Credit will be applied to next membership dues renewal only- may not be used on any other fees, events, or any previous dues/fees.
Credit will only be given if the new member joins PCBC and payment is received.
A “referral” is defined as an email and/or in-person introduction. Verbal or word-of-mouth referrals are very much appreciated and always welcomed but will not result in a referral credit.
A “new member” is defined as any organization that has never been a member of PCBC or has not been a member in the past 13 months.
Portage County Business Council, Inc. Where Economic Vitality Meets Quality of Life
5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482 P 715-344-1940 | F 715-344-4473
www.PortageCountyBiz.com
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The Portage County Business Council is excited to host the 16th Annual Wines of the World event scheduled for Friday, October 20, 2017.
Join us that evening from 6:00PM – 9:00PM at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point for an international journey as we sample a selection of wines from around the world featured by The Bottle Stop, including Stevens Point local, Sunset Point Winery. A taste-tempting array of fine cuisine prepared by the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center and Rockman’s Catering, a silent auction, Wisconsin artisan cheeses and some imports from Ski’s Meat Market, a beer bar by the Stevens Point Brewery, hand crafted spirits from Great Northern Distilling, 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. Those in attendance will have a chance to win fabulous door prizes including a Unique Dining Experience for 6 (catered dinner for 6 people in the privacy of your home with Private Chef - Scott Rockman, owner of Rockman’s Catering). One lucky winner will also go home with this stunning 14K White Gold Pendant holding 5 Round Brilliant Diamonds with a 14KT White Gold Box Chain valued at $2,750 donated by Lee Ayers Jewlers and Thomas Dailing Designs; and masterfully hand-created by Internationally recognized jewelry designer Thomas Dailing.
Event reservations are as follows:
$55 per person for Business Council members
$60 per person for Prospective members
$65 per person the day of the event
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. Click here for all the exciting details. Act fast as sponsorships are selling quickly.
THANK YOU TO ALL SPONSORS TO DATE
PRESENTING WINE SPONSOR:
FOOD SPONSORS:
EXCLUSIVE SOMMELIER MASTERMEDIA SPONSOR:
JEWELRY SPONSOR: BEER SPONSOR:
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 375 business professionals in attendance. Your business will also be recognized with a creative display during the evening, which recognizes your business and donated item.
To register for the event Click Here.
and Thomas Dailing Designs
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The Business Council extends an invitation to an event like no other. Click Here to register
online.
To secure your sponsorship please contact Karen Schanock [email protected] 715-344-1940 byFriday, September 15, 2017.
Don’t miss this opportunity to take part of an evening of fun, socializing and education about wine.
PRINT SPONSOR:
CENTERPIECE EXCLUSIVE SPONSORS:
HAND CRAFTED SPIRITS SPONSOR:
CHEESE SPONSOR:
Bordeaux TableSponsorship - $800
• Company listed as Bordeaux sponsor on event program
• Verbal recognition at event• Two months pre-event recognition in
Business Council digital magazine• Company logo displayed on Wines
of the World webpage (including a “link” to company website)
• Eight tickets to the event• A company reserved table for
preferential seating at the event (VIP designated area)
Brewery TableSponsorship - $800
• Company listed as Brewery sponsor on event program
• Verbal recognition at event• Two month pre-event recognition in
Business Council digital magazine• Company logo listed on Wines of the
World webpage• Eight tickets to the event• A company reserved table for
preferential seating at the event (VIP designated area)
Chardonnay Table Sponsorship - $500
• Company listed as Chardonnay sponsor on event program
• Verbal recognition at event• One month pre-event recognition in
Business Council digital magazine• Company name listed on Wines of
the World webpage• Four tickets to the event• A shared company reserved table for
preferential seating at the event (VIP designated area)
Chianti Bistro Table Sponsorship - $250
• Company listed as Chianti sponsor on event program
• Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage
• Two tickets to the event• A company reserved bistro table at
the event (VIP designated area)
Stage Sponsorship - SOLD OUT
Corkscrew Exclusive Sponsorship SOLD OUT
Rating -Pen Exclusive Sponsorship -SOLD OUT
Dinner Napkin Exclusive Sponsorship SOLD OUT
Cocktail Dinner Napkin Exclusive SponsorshipSOLD OUT
Bill Bayba with
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A M B A S S A D O R S S H O W T H E I R S U P P O R T
Members of our Ambassadors Club and PCBC Staff joined Pizza Ranch, 1300 Commerce Place in Plover for a ribbon cutting, soft opening, and blessing of their new restaurant on
August 2nd. We were all grateful to be treated to a delicious lunch after.
On August 22nd Buffalo Wild Wings located at 5370 US Hwy 10 East in Stevens Point held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the restaurant’s new look. The Ambassadors and
PCBC Staff got a first glimpse at the exciting renovations.
PCBC Proudly Presents:Meet Your Ambassador
Brad Veara
Ansay & Associates, LLC
How long have you been an Ambassador?I have been an ambassador since January 2017.
Why did you choose to become an Ambassador?I chose to be an Ambassador because of my grandfather. My grandfatherwas a charter member of the New Holstein Lions Club and received theMelvin Jones Fellowship Award in 2012. I know how much he was involved in his community. Since his passing, and Stevens Point being my home, I always wanted to be involved and help my community in any way possible. I looked at many different programs, and I thought that an Ambassador for the Portage County Business Council is the best way I could get involved.
What do you enjoy about being an Ambassador?The thing I enjoy the most about being an Ambassador, is I get to meet new people every day. I like connecting with business owners and being the good will arm for them to connect to other business owners. Also, I enjoy every Ribbon Cutting, seeing the smiles on the owners/managers faces when they talk about their business. You can really tell how much passion they have for their industry and what they are doing.
What is one interesting fact about you that most people do not know?I can do a pretty good Carl Spackler impression from Caddyshack.
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BUSINESS
REGISTER Thursday, September 21, 2017
11:15AM to 1:00PM
Beautifully renovated Stevens Point Country Club (Club House), 1628 Country Club Drive, Stevens Point
Cost: $26/Person for PCBC Members$31/Person for Prospective Members
Professional Guest Speaker: Patty Hendrickson, MBA, CSP
About Our Program: “Fingerprints of Leadership - What’s Your Legacy?”This high-energy and interactive session combines reflection, activity, stories and discussion to strengthen personal and professional impact upon people and organizations.
Program will cover:• Understanding your greatest influencers• Identifying major success strategies of influencers• Reflecting upon both successes & setback in achievement• Exploring differences of “getting it done” and “doing it well”• Learning strategies to share and set expectations• Understanding role modeling and mentorship
About Our Speaker: Patty Hendrickson is a full-time professional speaker, is an expert in leadership development for the whole person at work and at home. Patty works with organizations that want to grow leaders and with people who want more out of life. That means less guilt; more focus; and more done. Patty’s high-energy and interactive programs deliver content and she sets the stage for the content conversations to continue after the applause.
Patty is the author of the inspirational book, now in its fifth printing called Who I Am Depends on Me!, has a Master of Business Administration, and is Past President of the National Speakers Association - Wisconsin Chapter. With presentations in nearly every state, Canada and Central America, Patty is most proud of her speaking business which continues to grow with over 90% repeat and referral clients. Patty is also a Certified Speaking Professional, the highest earned designation of the National Speakers Association. Less than 700 speakers in the world have this designation.
Patty’s energy inspires so her message sticks! Don’t Miss This Event!
CLICK HERE FOR MAP.
Plated Luncheon will include:Chicken Caprese Wrap (Basil Pesto, Local Tomatoes, Buffalo Mozzarella, Greens & Balsamic Mayo on a Garlic
Wrap), Pasta Salad, various Mini Desserts and Ice Water with Lemon. (Vegetarian or Gluten Free Options
available upon request)
Timeframe of Event:11:15AM
Registration & Networking
11:30AMWelcome
11:45AMLunch
12:10PMMaster of Ceremonies – Radio
Personality Nikki Montgomery from Midwest Communications
12:15PMGuest Speaker Presentation
12:50PMDoor Prize Giveaways
1:00PMClosing
For questions contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or
Special Thanks to our Media Sponsor
Midwest Communications
Presented By
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Join us for Business After Hours onMonday, September 18, 2017
Hosted by: Elevate Life Chiropractic 5370 US Hwy 10E, Suite B (located next door to Ski’s Meat
Market and behind Culvers), Stevens Point, WI 544825:00PM to 7:00PM
No Cost to AttendOur host for the September event will be offering
a variety of complimentary hot and cold appetizers (prepared by Rockman’s Catering), refreshments
including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and door prize giveaways. Other exciting things to enjoy will include free spinal screenings and Q&A on your health. A 50/50 raffle
will also be played.
What is Business After Hours? 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 Schanock at 715-344-1940 or email at kschanock@
portagecountybiz.com to book the month you are interested in.
RSVP by Friday,September 15, 2017.Click Here to register online.
Click Here for map.
EVENTS
Business Hours after
9.13.17 \\ 7:30AM - 8:30AMPCBC FOUNDATION ROOM NO COST TO ATTEND. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED.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. While there is no cost to attend, the value of the information may be priceless.
TOPIC: “STRONG PASSWORDS-WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT”
About the Program: Leave this X-Change with a thorough understanding of the importance of strong passwords. The program will also touch on password policies and management.
Key Points of Program:• Authentication• Cryptography• Password Hacking• Password Policies• Password Managers
About our Presenter: Craig Haydock is a recent Master’s degree graduate of Boston University, with a Master’s of Science in Computer Information Systems, Security and Networking. With eleven years of experience in systems operations, Mr. Haydock is an expert in any type of operating environment be it Microsoft, IOS or Linux and how to secure them. He will speak from his experience along with industry trends and updates.
Special THANK YOU to Wildcard Corp. for its sponsorship of this program. For questions on this X-Change please contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or [email protected].
REGISTER
Guest SpeakerCraig Haydock, Systems Engineer Wildcard Corp.
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Tuesday, September 12th11:30am to 4:30pm.
LIMITED SPACE CLICK HERE
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors:
The theme for this year’s event is “Portage County’s Dairy Best”. The event begins with a picnic lunch featuring grilled hamburgers, brats, potato salad, calico beans, chips, dessert and more.
During lunch we will hear from Guest Speaker – Beth Schaefer, Regional Program Director with the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board on the Wisconsin Dairy Council team to talk about the health and nutritional aspects of dairy products.
After lunch, we will head to Biery Cheese, Plover, WI where attendees will tour their slicing and packaging operations, enjoy a variety of cheese samples, learn about the company history and the economic impact they have on the Portage County area.
Biery Cheese is a family-owned, fourth generation company dedicated to crafting delicious cheese. They have been making cheese since 1929 and their Plover facility, located at 4930 Hayes Avenue in Plover opened in August, 2015.Then it's off to the Feltz Family Farms and the new Feltz's Dairy Store, located at 5796 Porter Drive, in Stevens Point.
Attendees will tour their robotic milking facility and see firsthand some of the latest innovative technology the dairy industry has to offer. Not only will you see robotic milking, but the latest in cow comfort, and how automation plays an important role on the farm. In addition, we will see other attractions around the farm on a guided hayride-style tour. Stops will include feed storage, manure separation facility, conventional milking parlor, and calving area.
Following the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to browse and shop the new Feltz's Dairy Store which opened in June, 2017. The store offers many dairy products (including delicious fresh cheese curds), agriculture items, and local specialty goods. Attendees will also receive an ice cream cone (flavor of your choice) FREE of charge, compliments of Del Monte Foods!
The event includes tour stops, bus transportation, a picnic lunch & guest speaker, socializing and education. Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Agenda
11:30 a.m. Buffet Lunch begins at Wisconsin Public Service12:00 p.m. Guest Speaker, Beth Schaefer from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board12:35 p.m. Bus Departs for Biery Cheese12:45 p.m. Arrive at Biery Cheese2:00 p.m. Arrive at Feltz Family Farms / Feltz's Dairy Store4:30 p.m. Return to Wisconsin Public Service, Event Ends
Please note TOUR RULES / DRESS CODE:-- Casual wear-- Long pants MUST be worn (ABSOLUTELY NO shorts or capris)-- Comfortable shoes (ABSOLUTELY NO sandals, flip flops or high heels)-- No jewelry (such as facial piercings, earrings or necklaces)-- Lab coats and hair / beard nets will be provided for Biery Cheese tour
Register soon as space is limited. Cost is only $23 person.
For questions contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or [email protected].
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About the Program: If you are a business owner or
manager of a small business without a dedicated Human
Resource (HR) expert on your staff, this is the workshop for you and your
organization. If you have administrative staff that are performing HR duties as part
of their responsibilities that are not an HR expert they too will benefit.
This one-day interactive workshop is designed for business people responsible for HR. This
workshop includes a review of the laws most often unknowingly violated and provides information on
how to prevent these violations.
In this workshop, topics covered include:• Laws Most Often (unknowingly) Violated• Job Descriptions• Recruiting and On-boarding• Interview Questions• Background Checks• Discipline and Documentation
About Our Instructor: Karen Bender joined Hausmann-Johnson Insurance in 2017 with over 30 years of Human Resources experience. Her experience includes regulatory compliance (HR, Safety, and Environmental), benefits, wage and salary administration, employee relations, training, and payroll. She is knowledgeable in both union and non-union environments.
Karen also provides training services to the UW-Madison Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in HR areas and instructs a class for the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. Further, she developed and teaches courses targeted at providing small businesses (less than 100 employees) with general HR guidance and employment law review to help them maintain compliance and improve their processes.
Outside of work, Karen enjoys farming, reading, and traveling. She has traveled to 23 foreign countries so far including hiking throughout Europe, a 1,000 mile snowmobile trip in Canada, and exploring off the beaten path in China.
“HR For Your Business” - Tuesday, September 26, 2017ACT FAST – SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE
TIME: 8:00 - 4:30 PM, LOCATION: PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL
REGISTER ONLINE: WWW.PORTAGECOUNTYBIZ.COMor call PCBC at 715-344-1940Cost: $275 for PCBC Members,$300 for Prospective PCBC Members
For questions please contact Karen Schanock [email protected] or 715-344-1940.
The Portage County Business Council has partnered with Hausmann-Johnson Insurance and Karen Bender, Human Resources Consultant to bring you this workshop.
REGISTER HERE
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The Portage County Business Council hosted a Partners In Education (PIE) Social on Wednesday, August 23rd. New teachers from each district in the community were invited to attend along with other faculty/staff from their school and community businesses. The link between business and education is an important one, as teachers are preparing their students for the world of work. Valuable conversations were held at the event, which featured free appetizers and drinks. In addition, six teachers were announced as the 2017 Golden Apple Excellence in Education Award winners.
The teachers are:
Bill HaasRosholt Elementary School
Tanya HoffmanWashington Elementary, Stevens Point Area Public Schools
Mike SchmollPacelli High School, Pacelli Catholic Schools
Sara FischerMcDill Elementary, Stevens Point Area Public Schools
Beth MalikStevens Point Christian Academy
Nikki ThompsonWild Rose Elementary
To learn more about these teachers and view the nominations, please go to www.portagecountybiz.com/pie. Each teacher will be formally recognized in a ceremony at their school.
Special thanks to Skyward who hosted the social and provided a beautiful space for teachers and businesses to network.
Good luck to all the educators, and students, returning to school this week! Thank you for all you do in our community!
TA L E N T D E V E L O P M E N T
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2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8 L P C C L A S S
Holly Voboril BeauvaisGregory R. Pederson
Wealth Management Advisor
Andrew BodenKessler & Greer Law Office
Alexis BushmanSkyward, Inc.
Heather CarterRoberts & Associates
Physical Therapy, S.C.
Allie DorshorstBig Brothers Big Sisters of
Central Wisconsin
Paula EricksonDelta Dental of Wisconsin
Anna GolacksonUW-Stevens Point
Libby HeidmannUW-Stevens Point
Jennifer HessUW-Stevens Point
Al HintzStevens Point Area
Public School District
Jennifer HoerterInvestors Community Bank
Betty KitzerowDelta Dental of Wisconsin
Lisa KunstSkyward, Inc.
Rob LuechtEDC Management Corp
Derek NestCliftonLarsonAllen, LLP
Zoe NylundMidstate Independent
Living Consultants
Nevada PazdraSentryWorld
Kristy StremkowskiBulls Eye Credit Union
Hannah TestinPacelli Catholic Schools
Rob TishimGreat Lakes Higher Education
Kelly ZywickiStevens Point Area
Public School District
The Leadership Portage County opening retreat, held Thursday, August 17 and Friday, August 18 allowed these participants to dive in to leadership development and get to know one another through interactive activities. Participants were taught how to live with an Outward Mindset.
This coursework, facilitated by Wendy Mitch, is an Arbinger Institute curriculum and gives innovative ways to approach personal and professional relationships. Participants also enjoyed a County history tour from local historian Anton Anday and the annual LPC Road
Rally scavenger hunt with their teams. The next LPC session is September 21 and is themed on Agriculture. Highlights include a visit to Heartland Farms and Feltz Family Farms.
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Everyone, is a leader.
Strengthening Managerial EffectivenessFriday, November 3, 2017Instructor: Sarah YoungIncrease managerial effectiveness, learn how to provide constructive feedback, conduct difficult conversations with peers or subordinates, manage up the chain of command, and strengthen skills in the necessary art of persuasion.
Professional Communication and Your Professional ImageFriday, January 26, 2018 Instructor: Judy RannowStrengthen skills of effective business and professional communication. After completion of this workshop, you will have the skills necessary to communicate effectively in a variety of professional situations.
The Innovative LeaderFriday, February 16, 2018Instructor: Sarah YoungBuild a new mindset for approaching challenges in your organization. Learn to identify possibilities and create the conditions in your work teams that make innovation a way of being versus a one-time initiative.
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13 Business X-Change, 7:30AM, PCBC Office
14 salesNet, 11:45 AM, PCBC Office
September
14 Ignite Backstage Pass: Portage County in The Great War, 5:30 PM, Heritage Park
20 legislative breakfast, 7:30 am, Stevens Point Country Club
18 business after hours, 5:00PM, Elevate Life Chiropractic
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S CALENDAR
21 women in business, 11:15 AM, Stevens Point Country Club
26 HR for your business, 8:00 AM, PCBC Office
27 ignite etiquette dinner, 5:30 PM Stevens Point Country club
04 heavy metal Tour
october
05 job Fair, 12:00 PM-6:00PM, Location TBD
11 Business X-Change, 7:30AM, PCBC Office
16 business after hours, 5:00PM, KPR Brokers
20 wines of the World, 6:00PM Holiday Inn Hotel and Convention Center
21 ignite halloween party, Opi’s Bowling
31 new ERA Wokshop 2.0, 8:00 AM, TBD
02 simple steps to a well-run business seminar, Session 3, 7:00 AM, PCBC Office
26 salesNet, 11:45 AM, PCBC Office
12 Ag Tour, 11:30AM, WPS
25 simple steps to a well-run business seminar, Session 1, 7:00 AM, PCBC Office
28 simple steps to a well-run business seminar, Session 2, 7:00 AM, PCBC Office
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Purchasing Portage County gift certificates continues to be a successful way to “Buy Local”.
Portage County gift certificates make great gifts. Gift certifi-cates can be purchased at most area banks, credit unions, the Convention and Visitors Bureau or at our office. They can be
used at most businesses with a Portage County address and are available in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $25, $50 & $100.
The PCBC would like to thank everyone who participates for helping make the program successful. We would also like to thank BMO Harris Bank for their financial support of the
gift certificate program.
PORTAGE COUNTY GIFT CERTIFICATES
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