2018 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
MONDAY, APRIL 16:
LEGISLATORS’ FORUM
Join us to learn more about the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation’s $1 million campaign to attract talent to Wisconsin. Additionally, attendees will have an opportunity to ask local legislators questions on Governor Walker’s workforce agenda and what they are doing this budget session to help businesses grow and thrive.
Keynote Speaker: Rebecca Deschane Talent Initiatives Director Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation Invited Legislators: g Senator Jerry Petrowski (R - Marathon) - Senate District 29 g Senator Tom Tiffany (R - Hazelhurst) - Senate District 12 g Representative Bob Kulp (R - Stratford) - Assembly District 69 g Representative Pat Snyder (R - Schofield) - Assembly District 85 g Representative John Spiros (R - Marshfield) - Assembly District 86 Time: 11 am to 11:30 am – Check-In, Networking and Lunch Buffet 11:30 am – 1 pm – Program
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
2018 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS Join us as we recognize the award finalists and announce the 2018 Small Business of the Year Award recipients in the business-to-business, business-to-consumer and charitable non-profit categories!
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BUSINESS EXPO SET-UP
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
The Chamber’s largest networking event of the year! Develop new business relationships and strengthen existing ones while enjoying all-you-can-eat appetizers and beverages provided by:
Location: Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center 10101 Market St | Rothschild
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WISCONSIN’S LARGEST BUSINESS TRADESHOW!
2018 Business-to-Consumer Award Finalists: g Brainard Funeral Home and Cremation Center g Buska Retirement Solutions Inc g RE/MAX Excel g Ruppel Chiropractic LLC g TCTeardrops LLC g Weston Family Dental SC
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! FIRST 1,000 ATTENDEES RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY EXPO BAG! A ‘can’t miss’ event featuring hundreds of exhibitors and attracting thousands of attendees from all across the state. Don’t miss this opportunity to: g
2018 Charitable Non-Profit Award Finalists: g Healthfirst Network Inc g The Open Door of Marathon County Inc g Performing Arts Foundation Inc g Wausau Child Care Inc g Wausau River District Inc g The Women’s Community Inc Masters of Ceremonies:
THURSDAY, APRIL 19 (CONTINUED)
EXPO BUSINESS PM
Time: 9 am - 7 pm
2018 Business-to-Business Award Finalists: g Colby Metal Inc g Southern Stretch Forming
ocation: L Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 1100 Imperial Ave | Rothschild Cost: $35 Online
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MONDAY, APRIL 16 TO FRIDAY, APRIL 20
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Show your support for emerging entrepreneurs by visiting the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) booths.
2510 Restaurant The Bar Buffalo Wild Wings Bull Falls Brewery LLC CJ’s Catering of Wausau The Clay House & Pizza Kiln Ed & Sharon’s Restaurant & Catering El Tequila Salsa LLC Fabiano Brothers - Wisconsin LLC
Time: 5:30 pm - 8 pm* Location: Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 1100 Imperial Ave | Rothschild
Learn more about each exhibitor Grow business networks Strengthen existing relationships Learn about new products and services Purchase and/or sample products Discover employment opportunities
Cost: $10 Online | $20 Day of Event at the Door
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The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co Lee Beverage of Wisconsin LLC Lil’ Ole Winemaker Shoppe LLC Noodles & Company Olive Garden Rockman’s Catering Stevens Point Brewery Trig’s And More!
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY Join in the celebration and wrap-up of Small Business Week! Hear each recipient’s story and how it led to their successes.
FEELING LUCKY?
Speakers: The 2018 Small Business of the Year Award Recipients
Wingspan for $20 | 15 for $10 6 for $5 | 1 for $1
Time: 11:30 am – Check-In, Networking & Lunch Buffet Noon – 1 pm – Program
Purchase tickets for a 50/50 drawing at the EXPO Business PM.
*Skip the line! Check-in at the EXPO Information Center during the Business EXPO.
Time: 9 am - 10 am - Exhibitor-to-Exhibitor EXPO 10 am – 5 pm –Show Open to Public
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
Location (facility sponsored by): City Grill Restaurant + Event Space 203 Jefferson St | Wausau Cost: $35 Online | $280 Reserved Table of 8
Location: Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center 10101 Market St | Rothschild Molly Koweek WAOW Newsline 9
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Time: 7:30 am – Check-In, Networking & Breakfast Buffet 8 am – 9 am – Program ocation: L Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 1100 Imperial Ave | Rothschild Cost: $35 Online | $280 Reserved Table of 8
Cost: Your business card or $10/person No pre-registration required to attend show
HEADED TO THE EXPO PM?
Stop by the EXPO Information Center during the show to check in (if you pre-registered online) or to purchase your EXPO Business PM wristband so you can skip the lines later.
MASCOT PARADE
A parade of member mascots will make its way through the show at 1 pm.
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SMALL BUSINESS YEAR AWARDS OF THE
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND ALL EVENTS!
Which of this year’s finalists will join this list of Small Business of the Year Award recipients? Kafka Granite LLC (2011) Kinziegreen Marketing Group (FKA Kinzie & Green Inc) (1993)
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Kohlman’s IGA (1983)
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Badger International (1984)
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Becher-Hoppe Associates Inc (2010)
Kulp’s of Stratford LLC (2012)
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Becker Communications Inc (1988)
L & S Electric Inc (1986)
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LandArt Inc (2008)
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Lewis Construction Inc (2007)
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Major Industries Inc (2009)
Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area Inc (2013)
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Bridge Community Health Clinic (2014)
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Center for the Visual Arts Inc (2016)
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Management Recruiters of Wausau LLC (2004) Mint Cafe Inc, The (2006) Mutual of Wausau Insurance Corporation (2015)
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City Grill Restaurant & Event Space (2017)
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Creative Communication & Design Inc (2016 )
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Crystal Finishing Systems Inc (2000)
Norlen Inc (1997)
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CW Paper (1989)
Pepsi Cola Bottling of Wausau (1981)
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Deluxe (FKA Wausau Financial Systems) (1995)
Preventive Dental Specialties Inc (2003)
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Evolutions in Design LLC (2005)
REI Engineering Inc (2002)
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Finishing Touch Signs (2014)
Riiser Energy (1994)
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Fred Mueller Automotive Inc (1987)
RMM Solutions Inc (2013)
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Something’s Brewing LLC (1990)
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Specturm Insurance Group LLC (2017)
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Stainless Specialists Inc (1996)
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Stine Eye Center LLC (2012)
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TD Fischer Group Inc (2006)
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United Way of Marathon County Inc (2015)
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Van Der Geest Dairy Cattle Inc (2004)
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Vortex Tool Inc (2001)
Hsu’s Ginseng Enterprises Inc (1991)
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Wausau Carriers Inc (1992)
Hurtis Heating & Air Conditioning Inc (2009)
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G3 Industries (FKA Wire Maid Manufacturing) (1999) Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co, The (2015) Grebe’s Inc (2014)
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Griesbach Auto Service Inc (2016)
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Hadley Office Products Inc (1985)
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Home Insulation Company of Wausau Inc (2010)
IROW Shredding, Recycling & Consulting (1998)
Wausau Catering Inc Rose Garden Banquet & Catering (2003)
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Wimmer Construction Inc (1982)
J & D Tube Benders Inc (2005)
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Wausau Container Corporation (2002)
Junior Achievement of Wisconsin Inc Northcentral District (2017)
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Wynn O Jones & Associates Inc (2008)
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Yach’s Body & Custom Inc (2011)
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Young’s Drug Store (2013)
K-tech Kleening Systems Inc (2007)
MONDAY, APRIL 16 TO FRIDAY, APRIL 20
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northcentral Wisconsin Inc (2012)
2018 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
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The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce has presented the Small Business of the Year Awards annually since 1981. Beginning in 2002, the Awards have grown to include multiple categories.
2018 SMALL BUSINESS WEEK
MONDAY, APRIL 16 TO FRIDAY, APRIL 20
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MONDAY, APRIL 16 TO FRIDAY, APRIL 20
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