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MAGAZINE 5 why education I grew up in the then small town of Verona so practicing my craft at an enormous school like Memorial made me a bit more apprehensive. To make matters worse, Pink Floyd’s song, “We Don’t Need No Education”, was blasting on my radio.
10 2018 Wines of the World 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
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17 Developing mindset with LPC Participants spent the morning of both days focusing on leadership development through Mindset (Arbinger International) training facilitated by Wendy Mitch.
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V o i cD e |M 2 0 1I 8 N I S T R A T I O N F MT h eLA cAt i v e A WORKSHOP FEDERAL AND WISCONSIN
SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 | 8AM TO 3PM LIMITED TO 15 PEOPLE
INSTRUCTOR: KAREN BENDER, SHRM-SCP, CEBS HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT Karen joined HausmannJohnson Insurance in 2017 with over 30 years of Human Resources experience. Her experience includes regulatory compliance (FMLA, EEO, FLSA, HR, and Safety), benefits, wage and salary administration, employee relations, training, and payroll. The majority of her industry experience is in insurance and manufacturing and she is knowledgeable in both union and non-union environments. *Approved for 5 HRCI credits and 5 SHRM credits. For questions please contact Karen Myers at kmyers@portagecountybiz.com 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.
LOCATION: PORTAGE COUNTY BUSINESS COUNCIL About the Program: Complexity and frustration are two words our clients use when complying with Family and Medical Leave Acts. If you have felt the frustration of trying to understand FMLA or developing a program that works for your organization, this workshop can help. This interactive one-day workshop will discuss both the Federal and Wisconsin FMLA. We will review the areas where you have to make decisions as to how you are going to establish your policy. Examples showing consequences of different decisions – measurement year, substitution options, etc - will be provided to help you make informed decisions. Finally, you will be provided with a sample policy along with a variety of forms and resources to help you navigate and administer this important employee benefit. Even if you have an FMLA policy in place, this workshop may help you: Have a more thorough understanding of the law and the areas in which you have options Be more comfortable with the conversations you have with employees regarding their rights, responsibilities, and benefits Understand your supervisor training obligations to better protect them from personal liability concerns Cost: $300 for PCBC Members | $325 for Prospective PCBC Members (includes continental breakfast, class materials, breaks and lunch)
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To register go to portagecountybiz.com/events Registration Deadline: Monday, September 24, 2018
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TODD KUCKKAHN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR I remember traveling to my studentteaching assignment at Madison Memorial High School. I grew up in the then small town of Verona so practicing my craft at an enormous school like Memorial made me a bit more apprehensive. To make matters worse, Pink Floyd’s song, “We Don’t Need No Education”, was blasting on my radio. Every fall that scene comes back into my mind as the school year gets rolling. The Portage County Business Council (PCBC) recently honored outstanding educators in our school districts through our annual Golden Apple Awards. We are blessed in our community to have such quality instructors. In the audience were teachers ranging from brand new to those with over fifteen years of experience. We also had businesses, school board members, administrators, higher education representatives and many other groups represented. Our education system is critical to all that is great about Portage County. Part of the role of PCBC is to connect education with business and government and we do it with pride. Right out of the chute this fall, we will
be working with a regional effort to educate our eighth grade students regarding all of the benefits in the manufacturing field. When parents and people my age remember what manufacturing was like when we were growing up, it is much different than what takes place now. Many manufacturing floor rooms are spotless. The Heavy Metal Tour on October 3 will open students’ eyes to all of the exciting changes in the industry. Under the leadership of the North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board and in partnership with MidState Technical College (and other northern technical colleges), the Heavy Metal Tour will take students to a few area manufacturing businesses and include a briefing from Mid-State Technical College. PCBC is part of the planning team that makes this happen throughout north central Wisconsin. During the school year, PCBC will be bringing volunteers from the business community into classrooms to work with students through a variety of programs. They range from simple in-class presentations by people from the business community to reality
workshops where students have to work within a limited budget and a specific career, better known as our reality workshops. PCBC offers Inspire which is an online engagement tool for 6th-12th students to do career exploration. Businesses enter their information into Inspire and students can communicate and connect with local businesses (and eventually businesses in the whole state) through the portal. They can learn more practical information about their specific interests within a business setting, find out what jobs are available, set up a tour of a business, inquire about internships or connect with an employee, to name a few. Parents can also interact with their son and daughter through the student profile. With careers and life changing at a rapid pace, it is important to stay on top of opportunities and changes in the job world. Business leaders also volunteer to partner with students through mock interviews. Students will do in-class work before and after the actual interviews. The business leaders conduct one-on-one interviews and then discuss with the students the questions and answers. It is great to see the young men and women dressed for the part. Their nervousness is palpable and the benefits are tremendous. The beginning of the school year is a fresh start for so many. Access to resources continues to improve in our community. Take full advantage of them. And be careful what you listen to on the radio!
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Or, have your switched to our new value-based tiered dues membership model? The members that have renewed under the new structure have enjoyed utilizing all of the select benefits they now receive. The proof is in the numbers:
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businesses have received increased membership benefits and value by being a Tiered Dues Member
100 members interacted with PCBC Board of Directors at Breakfast With the Board
11 businesses have added additional entities/locations with full benefits at no additional charge
108 members have received an Enhanced Listing on our Membership Directory.
146 member ads have been posted for free on the homepage of our website
60 free tickets to Wines of the World and Annual Dinner were given to members
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Mid-State celebrates first graduates of summer Metal Mania
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Mid-State celebrated the achievements of its first summer Metal Mania graduates on the College’s Wisconsin Rapids campus on Wednesday, August 8. The new eightweek program allowed those interested in a career as a machinist to take courses in machine tool, print reading and solid modeling and receive eight transferable college credits. A number of local businesses financially sponsored students through the program, including Hastreiter Industries, Marten Machining, Pointe Precision, and Steel King. Funding and support from the Central Wisconsin Metal Manufacturers Alliance (CWIMMA) were also critical to the success of the program. “Metal Mania is helping students discover a passion for the highdemand machine tool field, and we are pleased to have such enthusiastic partners to help us deliver it,” said Bobbi Damrow, MidState’s vice president of workforce development and community relations. “It is a rewarding and challenging field that offers a wellpaying career in our local area.” Eight high school students and one adult participated and completed the program this summer, with most now signaling their intention to enroll in the Machine Tool Technician program at Mid-State. This is good news to Mid-State and its partnering sponsors of the innovative workforce project designed to get the word out about the high demand for skilled machine tool technicians in central Wisconsin. One Metal Mania graduate, Olivia Helminiak, learned of the program from Alan Marten, president of Marten Machining, where she is a student worker in the quality department. Helminiak had originally planned to study engineering at a four-year college after completing her upcoming senior year at Stevens Point Area High School (SPASH). “Metal Mania changed my mind,” she said. “I liked the hands-on learning in the shop so much that I’ve decided to get my degree in machine tool first.” Approximately 1,300 machinists are still needed in central Wisconsin in the next year, according to Derek Heikkinen, business services director at North Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board and CWIMMA representative. “We are always working on new approaches like this grassroots feeder program to help fill the pipeline,” Heikkinen said. “We’re excited to see it succeed and look forward to offering it again next year along with a level 2 program for those who are looking to advance their skills.” To learn more about Mid-State’s programs and services, please call 888-575-6782 or visit the College’s website at www.mstc.edu.
Business after
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 - 5:00PM TO 7:00PM
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REGISTER You are invited to attend our September X-Change... • Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 7:30am – 8:30am • 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: “Transforming Ideas Into Successful Businesses Through Angel Investing”
Co-Hosted by: D1 Training-Stevens Point and Klasinski Clinic Held at 5501 E.M. Copps Drive (located in the Portage County Business Park), Stevens Point Our hosts for the September event will be offering a variety of complimentary hot and cold appetizers, refreshments including wine, beer, soda & water, yard games on the turf, and several door prize giveaways. 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 Myers at 715-344-1940 or email at kmyers@portagecountybiz.com to book the month you are interested in.
RSVP by Friday, September 14, 2018. Click Here to register online. Click Here for map.
About the Program: This X-Change, presented by Midwest Wealth Ventures, LLC is for entrepreneurs and potential angel investors who want to learn more about the process and the opportunities for angel investing in Central Wisconsin. The Wisconsin River Business Angels provides equity financing and professional guidance from their accredited investors - Smart Money - to help entrepreneurs deliver value to all stakeholders. Learning Objectives: 1. What is equity financing - shared ownership for smart money 2. What types of projects are appropriate for angel investing 3. How to prepare for equity/angel investors 4. What it takes to become an angel investor About our Speakers: Jeff Ebel is an Adjunct Instructor of Entrepreneurship-UWSP, Fox Valley Technical College; Owner of Ebel Consulting; and has 35 years’ experience in wood manufacturing. Leon Ostrowski is the Founder/Director of Central WI Business Angels; Vice Chairman of WiSys Technology Foundation; Chairman of WI Institute of Sustainable Technology; and has 35 years’ experience in Fortune 500 technology firm. 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.
Special THANK YOU to Investors Community Bank for its sponsorship of this program.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS:
Ag Tour 2018 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 11th, 8:30AM - 2:30PM Planned by the Agri-Business Committee of the Portage County Business Council, you and your business associates are invited to attend. The theme for this year’s event is “Farm to Fork”. The event will include a buffet style lunch consisting of grilled hamburgers, brats, potato salad, calico beans, chips, dessert and refreshments. Tour sites will include Okray Family Farms and Service Cold Storage. Okray Family Farms has been in business since 1905, and have evolved through the years to keep up with changes in the
recently went through a major renovation to increase their efficiency and productivity. Attendees of this event will get a close look at some of the industry’s latest technological advancements that help potato packers deal with changing industry standards and labor challenges. There is a lot of work needed to get potatoes into grocery stores, and Okray Family Farms is excited to share the process with us.
Service Cold Storage started in 2014 with a dream by a group of local entrepreneurs who are now building their third expansion onto a 100% temperature controlled facility. Priding themselves on providing best in class service levels combined industry. This year they are happy to have with technology exceeding the industry, the PCBC Ag Tour feature their business, have enabled them to partner with so they can discuss the challenges they fortune 100 customers allowing them to face and how they are working through continue to grow. them. Participants will get a look at their entire process, from harvesting potatoes Participants will tour a 425,000 square to the final packaged product. foot, state of the art freezer and cooler storage that will freeze and store Harvesting and storing potatoes is a over 20,000 pallets of local agriculture very complex operation. Once their production this year alone. The facility potatoes are done growing, it is a race is fully controlled by an ammonia against time. They have to work with refrigeration system with wireless weather, equipment, and labor challenges RF access points to give visibility to to get their product safely into storage customer product no matter where it is before the freeze. They will discuss the located within the 55,000 pallet spaces details of deciding when to harvest, and of the facility. how they keep their potatoes in good condition through the winter and into They are a fully paperless facility with an IT the following summer. infrastructure that directs the employees using a wireless task driven WMS system. Throughout the year, they wash, grade, They receive and ship an average of 100 and package potatoes that are shipped truckloads of product a day and during 8 the country. Their packing shed harvest season that number can increase across
up to 150 truckloads. Placing product 46 feet in the air pooled with exceeding industry technology, it is a very frigid, must see sight in central Wisconsin! As of June 1 2018, Service Cold Storage was acquired by Lineage Logistics – the 2nd largest temperature controlled facility company in the world opening the growth potential even further. The entire event includes tour stops, bus transportation, a picnic lunch & guest speaker, socializing and education. Cost is only $25 person. View Full agenda here! For questions contact Karen Myers at 715-344-1940 or kmyers@portagecountybiz.com
ODC’s Milkweed Market Retail Shop Opens
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Joins Compass Insurance
A business with a mission. That was the inspiration behind Milkweed Market, which has sold handcrafted home décor and other home goods, do-it-yourself crafts and unique gifts since 2016. The business is a social enterprise created by Opportunity Development Centers (ODC), a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with disabilities to achieve their work the life goals. People at all levels of ability are involved in the creation of Milkweed Market products, and all proceeds support ODC’s mission.
Previously, Milkweed Market products were only available on the Etsy website, at craft events, and in small displays at a few retailers in the Central Wisconsin area. But on Tuesday, August 28, Milkweed Market will open its retail store doors to the public. The shop, located within ODC’s Wisconsin Rapids office at 1191 Huntington Avenue, will hosted a grand opening celebration from August 28 through August 30. This three-day event will featured refreshments, and customers will be treated to a coupon with purchase on August 28, a free gift on August 29 and a free entry ticket for a raffle prize drawing on August 30. “As an organization that provides services for people with disabilities, Milkweed Market serves two purposes,” said Pam Ross, ODC President. “It provides training and employment opportunities
for the individuals we serve, and equally importantly, provides operating revenue that supports our services.” On August 2, Milkweed Market also launched a new website featuring a wide variety of the products that will be available at the store. The website, at www.themilkweedmarket.com, offers customers the option to purchase custom names and words in either finished or unfinished styles. “This is a business venture that was 100% created by ODC staff, using their ingenuity and their desire to see something good happening for ODC,” said Ross. “They set out to try some things with equipment that we were using for other purposes, and quickly realized that we could create this fantastic array of home décor products.” According to Ross, Milkweed Market offerings have been extremely popular with customers from Central Wisconsin and outside the region, even without exposure from a storefront or website. With the addition of these new retail channels, the company is poised to grow and expand its product line.
Heather Smith has recently been named Employee Benefits Account Manager for Compass Insurance Services working in their Kronenwetter, WI location. Heather grew up in Boise, Idaho and is a US Army Veteran. Prior to joining Compass Insurance, Heather has spent the past 20 years working in the health insurance field. Heather enjoys the outdoors, camping, traveling, riding motorcycles, and exploring Wisconsin. Compass Insurance Services is a full service independent agency with offices in Kronenwetter, Wausau and Stevens Point. Compass Insurance Services provides Business Insurance, Personal Insurance, Employee Benefits, Life and Health for families and businesses in the Central Wisconsin area.
“Our communities have always supported ODC’s social mission,” said Ross. “Purchasing from Milkweed Market is just another way to ensure that we can continue to serve people with disabilities in our communities.” 9
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Save the Date 10-26-2018
17th Annual
6:00PM – 9:00PM Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point, WI 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. A taste-tempting array of fine cuisine prepared by the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center and Rockman’s Catering, Wisconsin artisan cheeses along with some imports by Ski’s Meat Market, a silent auction, a beer bar by 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 CLICK HERE TO VIEW NEW to 2018 SPONSORSHIPS To secure your sponsorship please contact Karen Myers at kmyers@portagecountybiz.com or 715-344-1940 by Friday, September 14, 2018. The Business Council extends an invitation to an event like no other. Click Here to register online. Don’t miss this opportunity to take part in an evening of fun, socializing and education about wine. Special thanks to our Exclusive Sommelier Master Media Sponsor:
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7th Annual School of Business and Economics
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Scholarship Golf Outing & Networking Event
Providing student scholarships
Wisconsin River Golf Club Stevens Point, Wis. Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
10 a.m. Registration | 11 a.m. Shotgun Start | 4-6 p.m. Networking 18-Hole Golf Scramble
Raffle Prizes Hors d’oeuvres Sponsorship Opportunities Networking Event
Register Online
https://uwspsbegolf.eventbrite.com
Contact
Erv Ziese, School of Business and Economics 715-344-3603 eziese@uwsp.edu
Sponsor a Student
Businesses may sponsor a student golfer by paying the full price for their registration.
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Tactical Escape 101 located at 23 Park Ridge Drive, Stevens Point celebrated its new membership in the Portage County Business Council with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 9th.
We were honored to take part in the VIP ribbon cutting on August 21st to officially welcome Van Horn Nissan of Stevens Point to the Portage County area.
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Members of our Ambassadors Club, Mayor Mike Wiza and PCBC staff visited new PCBC member Papa John’s Pizza. Store Manager, John Wrubbel welcomed us and we celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 14th.
On August 22nd members of our Ambassadors Club and PCBC staff were excited to extend a welcome and cut the ribbon at the new office of Lizz Schneider, CFP, Partner of AdvicePeriod.
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Announcing the 2018 Portage County Business Council Job Fair ncing the 2018 Portage County Business Council Job4,Fair Thursday, October 2018 Thursday, October 4, 2018 12:00pm – 6:00pm (Set-up 10:30am – 12:00pm) 12:00pm – 6:00pm (Set-up – 12:00pm) cing the 2018 Portage County10:30am Business Council Job Fair STEVENS POINT ARMORY Thursday, October 4, 2018 STEVENS POINT ARMORY 3116 Jefferson St, Stevens Point Jefferson St, Stevens 12:00pm3116 – 6:00pm (Set-up 10:30am Point – 12:00pm)
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3116 Jefferson St,for Stevens Point Computers available online applications THIS YEAR On-site conversation / interview space for businesses
On-site conversation / interview for businesses Freespace resume review services Available spacereview on-siteservices for attendees to complete applications Free resume Computers available for online applications On-site conversation / interview space for businesses Free resume review services
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CONTACT TONYA KOWALSKI at 715-344-1940 OR EMAIL TO tkowalski@portagecountybiz.com FOR MORE INFORMATION. MAIL TO tkowalski@portagecountybiz.com FOR MORE INFORMATION. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION Premier Business Booth Sponsors Thank you to our Event Sponsors: Thank you to our Event Sponsors: CONTACT TONYA KOWALSKI at 715-344-1940 AIL TO tkowalski@portagecountybiz.com FOR MORE INFORMATION. Thank you to our Event Sponsors: Thank you to our Media Sponsor: Thank you to our Media Sponsor: Thank you to our Media Sponsor:
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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!” If you refer a new business(es) to join as a member of PCBC and that business joins, you will receive a $100 Portage County Gift Certificate! 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 Portage County Gift Certificate Program Notes:
Certificate 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 was pleased to host the Partners In Education Social & Golden Apple Awards on Thursday, August 23 at the newly completed Chemistry-Biology Building on the UWSP Campus. New teachers from our County’s districts were invited to attend, along with business representatives and district administrators. Complimentary food and beverages from UWSP’s On Point Catering were enjoyed by all.
The Golden Apple Awards program recognized the importance of education, and PCBC feels fortunate to have such amazing educators in our community to celebrate with. Of the nominations received, one teacher stood out above the rest. Mrs. Sarah Lima, a teacher at Rosholt Middle School was selected as the recipient of the 2018 Excellence in Education Golden Apple Award. Mrs. Lima is a Math & ELA teacher at Rosholt Middle School who has been teaching for 18 years. The nomination we received for Sarah displayed her true commitment, not only to building relationships with her students, but to continuing her professional development and education. She is the only teacher on the Rosholt staff who is Nationally Board Certified. Sarah’s family and colleagues at the Rosholt District were there to accompany her and share in recognizing her for this award. It was a wonderful celebration in a beautiful new space, and a great way to kick off the 2018-19 school year! 16
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Leadership Portage County welcomed its Class of 2019 on August 16 and 17 for an opening retreat. Participants spent the morning of both days focusing on leadership development through Mindset (Arbinger International) training facilitated by Wendy Mitch, a long-time LPC supporter and
owner of her new business, Shifting Perspectives. Day 1 continued with an impromptu tourism tour, including a walk through the Stevens Point Sculpture Park, and history lesson at Heritage Park in Plover. The afternoon on Day 2 featured an LPC favorite, a Road Rally Scavenger Hunt throughout Portage County.
Teams were dispatched to answer clues and locate landmarks, taking a photo with each. Special thanks goes out to our community partners at the Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Melissa Sabel for her flexibility and willingness to help with a last minute scheduling change.
Robert Allen Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation
Korbi Feltz Paper City Savings Association
Jerome Meredith Skyward Inc.
Alissa Jandrain Skyward Inc.
Carrie Mish Investors Community Bank
Hannah Klein Stevens Point Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Katie Ourada St. Norbert College
Andrew Bartelt First Weber, Inc Nicole Bauman Stevens Point Area Public School District (Madison) Patty Bemowski Community First Bank
Justin Kramer Skyward Inc.
Jenny Bicknase Associated Bank
Amy Lesniak KPR Brokers & Intermission Salon
Jamie Chilewski Simplicity Credit Union
Nyra Lind ABR Employment Services
Anne Eckenrod UW-Stevens Point Office of the Registrar
Caitlin Lundquis Skyward Inc.
Wes Passinault Gamber Johnson, LLC Megan Tenpas Delta Dental of Wisconsin Caren VanDeWalle Delta Dental of Wisconsin Kinden Vazquez Stevens Point Area Public School District (SPASH)
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GUEST SPEAKER PAULA HOULIHAN
T h e A c t i v e Vo i c e |
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September 20, 2018 11:15AM to 1:00PM Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, 1001 Amber Avenue, Stevens Point Cost: $27/Person for PCBC Members $33/Person for Prospective Members
Title of Presentation: “How to Align with Yourself for Success!” About Our Program: Discover four powerful shifts that can lead to the life of your dreams by deepening relationships, eliminating energy suckers, reclaiming precious “me-time”, and redefining your perspective on work! Key Points that our audience will take home: • • • • • •
How you can enjoy the high level of success you’ve achieved in business in ALL areas of your life. Why the thing that’s created your success at work may actually be working against you in your personal life…in fact, it’s a big reason why you never seem to have enough time in the day. The OLD SUCCESS MODEL and why it doesn’t work - especially for women. How you can create balance in your busy schedule so you can fully enjoy the life you’ve worked so hard to build…now. Not some distant day in the future. Learning strategies to share and set expectations. Understanding role modeling and mentorship.
About Our Speaker: Paula Houlihan is a women’s success mentor, award winning speaker and author. She empowers women around the world to create success on your terms and live a life of purpose, passion, and pleasure. She knows that when you follow your bliss, magic happens!
For questions contact Karen Myers at 715-344-1940 or kmyers@ portagecountybiz.com. Special Thanks to our Media Sponsor – Midwest Communications
Paula is a certified Intrinsic Life Coach and founder of Paula Houlihan International LLC, Sexy Haute Success™ and PaulaHoulihan.com. She is an active member of Toastmasters International, has a degree in Psychology and is a lifetime member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society for Psychology. Don’t Miss This Event! Register Early as Spots Fill Quickly! Timeframe of Event: 11:15AM Registration & Networking 11:30AM Welcome 11:45AM Lunch 12:10PM Master of Ceremonies – Radio Personality Nikki Montgomery from Midwest Communications 12:15PM Guest Speaker Presentation 12:50PM Door Prize Giveaways 1:00PM Closing 19
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SEPTEMBER 06
SBDC CHAMBER EDUCATION SERIES
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IGNITE: PAINT & PINTS
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AG TOUR
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BUSINESS X-CHANGE
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GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT WORKSHOP
13 SALESNET 13
EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE
(ASPIRE & ENGAGE MEMBERS ONLY)
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS
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IGNITE BSP: FELTZ DAIRY FARM AND STORE
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FMLA BASICS WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 03
HEAVY METAL TOUR
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JOB FAIR
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IGNITE: WHAT’S NEXT
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BUSINESS X-CHANGE
15
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
18 SALESNET 19
LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE FORUM
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IGNITE: THE HEAT IS ON CHILI COOK-OFF
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WINES OF THE WORLD
contact us Portage County Business Council, Inc. 5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482 715-344-1940 | www.portagecountybiz.com Todd Kuckkahn Executive Director tkuckkahn@portagecountybiz..com
Kayla Rombalski Director of Talent Development talent@portagecountybiz.com
Karen Myers Director of Programs & Events kmyers@portagecountybiz.com
Tonya Kowalski Director of Business Engagement tkowalski@portagecountybiz.com
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Portage County Business Council @PoCoBiz Portage County Business Council
Angel Whitehead Marketing Communications Coordinator admin@portagecountybiz.com