Weekly Update for May 23, 2016

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ON THE CALENDAR: MAY 24 TO JUNE 27, 2016 May 24: E3YP Elevating Your Future: Smart Mobile in Your Career, Life and Job; Apps That Matter

CHAMBER CONNECTION:

May 26: Business PM: Wauskin Medical Aesthetics

The Chamber Connection is a monthly publication of the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce. Read online or download May’s edition or previous editions:

May 31: New Overtime Rules Update June 1: Chamber ROI: Maximizing Your Membership June 1: E3YP On the Move: Sawmill Brewing Company 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 June 22: eCertify Training & Information Session June 27: Co-ed Golf Outing FULL CALENDAR

NETWORKING

HOST A BUSINESS PM! About our Business PMs: These programs are an exclusive benefit for members in good ENTER OUR

LOTTERY

If you would like to host a Business PM, complete this application by noon on June 8. Selection is performed on a lottery basis. Selected hosts will be contacted by Chamber staff and may require a site visit to determine appropriateness.

Applications should be sent to programs@wausauchamber.com.

JOIN US AT THE NEXT

standing and provides members with an opportunity to showcase their business in an informal ‘open house’ atmosphere.

Current and potential customers are invited to discover what businesses have to offer, while providing a quality networking opportunity. Limited to two programs per month, Business PMs are held on a Thursday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and are open to all Chamber member employees, their guests and even non-Chamber members.

A Business PM may be hosted by one organization, co-hosted by two organizations or sponsored by a group of Chamber member businesses – in good standing. While non-Chamber members can be co-sponsors, the Chamber will not promote non-member businesses before or after the event.

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.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Workforce Summit tueSday, JuNe 7

at NorthceNtral techNical college ceNter for health ScieNceS auditorium, WauSau 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.: Registration 9 a.m.: Presentation on regional workforce survey results by NCW Workforce Dev. Board 9:45 a.m.: Panel #1: Industry Organizations 11:15 a.m.: Panel #2: Students & Employees 12:30 p.m.: Lunch, resource displays and networking 1:30 p.m.: Panel #3: Regional Resources 2:30 p.m.: Wrap-up discussion Registration and program details at wausauchamber.com PLATINUM SPONSOR

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2016 CHAMBER WOMEN’S GOLF OUTING

Get your groove on and make great connections at Greenwood Hills Country Club 10 am shotgun start, 9 holes

Register at wausauchamber.com

Awards for: Best Costume, Best Cart Decorations, Best Team Name To become a sponsor for this event, contact Renae Krings at 715-848-5942 or rkrings@wausauchamber.com

RECOGNITION & SERVICE

Are you interested in joining our Board of Directors?

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.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT:

Gain access to premier local talent The 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.

“By partnering businesses and fledgling entrepreneurs, The Branch will prepare entrepreneurs for success while solving real world problems.”

“What we have in The Branch is our future. The Branch will develop the future entrepreneurial leaders in our community.”

“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.”

- Kimberly Reed, Northcentral Technical College faculty

- Dr. Lori Weyers, President of Northcentral Technical College

-Richard Poirier, President and CEO of Church Mutual Insurance Company

Who are we looking for?

Hackers: Engineering, manufacturing, software development, computer science students Hipsters: Graphic and communication design, industrial design, UX/UI students Hustlers: Business development and strategy, marketing, sales students Handlers: Exceptional organization and communication skills to be project managers

The Branch participants will be paired with business mentors to innovate solutions to real-world projects.

To become a sponsor of or to submit a project to The Branch, contact Brian Otten at botten@wausauchamber.com or visit TheBranchWI.com

EXCLUSIVITY

EDUCATION It’s easy to fall behind and lose your way. It’s not going to get any easier.

Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce

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?

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE

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.

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.”

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NETWORKING

Make Great Connections at the

Chamber Golf Outing Monday, June 27, 2016 Wausau Country Club, 11 am shotgun start, 18 holes

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