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It was a beautiful afternoon for the official Grand Opening of the Born Learning Trail. The project was spearheaded by our very own Ignite Leadership Network of Portage County, which is a partnership of the PCBC Foundation and United Way of Portage County.

The trail is made up of ten engaging stations that provide parents and caregivers the opportunity to turn everyday moments into learning opportunities for children birth to five years through experiential play and movement. A huge thank you to all the volunteers that worked on this project

sacrificing weekends and weeknights and to our sponsors, United Way Endowment, Ellis Stone, Alchemy Concrete, County Materials, Volm Bag, Security Fence, Stevens Point Parks & Rec, United Way and Portage County Business Council Foundation. The trail is located in Mead Park, adjacent to the KASH playground.\\\\\

upcoming EVENTS \\

Business After HoursMonday, July 16, 2012 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmHumane society of portage county3200 iber Lane | plover, wi 54467

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Small Business X-Changewednesday, July 18, 2012 \\ 7:30 am - 8:30 amportage county Business council, Foundation room5501 Vern Holmes Drive | stevens point, wi 54482

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Backstage Pass - Ignitethursday, July 19, 2012 \\ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmthe greenhouse project1220 Briggs court | stevens point, wi 54481

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MAXimize Your Membershipwednesday, august 1, 2012 \\ 8:00 am - 9:30 amportage county Business council, Foundation room5501 Vern Holmes Drive | stevens point, wi 54482

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Ignite Summer BBQ 2012sunday, august 5, 2012 \\ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmMead park (KasH playground)stevens point, wi 54481

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POWER Breakfast Serieswednesday, august 29, 2012 \\ 7:15 am - 9:00 amsentryworld High court601 north Michigan avenue | stevens point, wi 54481

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IGNITE UNVEIlS BORN lEARNING TRAIl06.26.12

(Top) Joe Alexander unveiling Born learning Trail; (Bottom, left) Ambassadors attend Born learning Trail Grand Opening;(Bottom, Right) Girl enjoying new Born learning Trail station

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The Plover Area Business Association held their Annual Dinner on June 21st honoring Fred La Rosa, Village of Plover Trustee as their Citizen of the Year; Del Monte Foods as Business of the Year; and Tammy Jankowski, Duraclean Specialists as Volunteer of the Year.

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Heidi Schueppel-O’Brien of CAP Services recently received the Exceptional Community Action Staff Member Award at Wisconsin Community Action Program’s (WISCAP) annual meeting in Madison. The award, established as a tribute to Richard Strand, former Executive Director of Southwest CAP and long-time member of the WISCAP Board, recognizes a Community Action employee who has demonstrated a “can-do” attitude and hard-work embodying the spirit of Community Action.

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Keller, Inc., a design/build general contractor with offices in the Fox Valley, Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau, announces the promotion of Craig Otis to manage Keller’s safety, training and quality control programs.

Otis has worked at Keller for 19 years, the last six as a Construction Foreman. He has experience managing projects and personnel while upholding Keller’s rigorous safety standards. In his new position, Otis will be responsible for managing all aspects of Keller’s safety program including jobsite inspections, OSHA compliance, and safety trainings and orientations.

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Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is challenging community non-profit organizations in its second annual “WPS Energy Challenge.” Selected clubs could earn up to $1,500 for learning about energy conservation, saving energy at club members’ homes and assisting community members in weatherizing their homes. Non-profits must apply before the July 31, 2012 deadline. Participating organizations from the WPS service area will undergo a qualifying selection process and be notified by August 31.

For more information, please contact Kelly Zagrzebski at 715-848-7342 or at ktzagrzebski@wisconsinpublicservice.com.

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Michael E. Smith, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial, was recently named to the 2012 Chairman’s Advisory Council.

Smith qualified for the prestigious Chairman’s Advisory Council based on distinguished performance and client service. He joins other top-ranked advisors to discuss current issues and business opportunities with Ameriprise Financial Chairman and CEO James Cracchiolo and other Ameriprise Financial leaders. The Chairman’s Advisory Council was established in 1984 and advisors must qualify each year based on superior business results.

Smith works at 3241A Business Park Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54482.

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the Business Briefs column is an avenue to spotlight noteworthy business and professional accomplishments, recognition and awards among our Business council members.submit items of interest, in 100 words or less, to: admin@portagecountybiz.com by the 24th of the month prior to the next newsletter issue.business BRIEFS \\

lPC AlUMNI 2012 ANNUAl APPEAl » CONTRIBUTE ONlINE» DOWNlOAD FORMLeadership Portage County is focused on raising the leadership capacity and community awareness of our participants. Each year the LPC Alumni committee holds an Annual Appeal in an effort to raise scholarship funds for those whom the cost of tuition may hinder them from partaking in the program. This year, the committee has set an aggressive goal and asks that their fellow alumni join them in supporting scholarship funds for future ‘generations’ of LPC participants. Contributing is easy online or by downloading and mailing the pledge form.\\\\\

SPONSOR lEADERSHIP PORTAGE COUNTY » MORE INFOIn August, Leadership Portage County will launch its 2012-13 Class. These participants will be adding their knowledge, capacity and leadership growth to the nearly 500 LPC Alumni and joining us as leaders. Interested in becoming a sponsor of the program? Click above to learn more or contact Sarah at fdn@portagecounty.biz or 715-344-1940.\\\\\

ARE UWSP INCOMING FRESHMEN STUDENTS PART OF YOURCUSTOMER BASE?» REGISTRATION FORMAre you seeking a cost effective method of building awareness of your business with new freshmen students and their parents?

Then join the Portage County Business Council in welcoming future freshmen at UWSP. This will be the only promotional mailing “welcoming incoming freshmen” sent by the Business Council. The Business Council will not sell this list. The cost to participate in this promotional effort is $75.00 for members and $145.00 for non-members. Members must be in good standing with their membership dues.

The “Welcome to UWSP” packet will allow Business Council members to include a one page brochure or a promotional flyer to help increase student foot traffic in their place of business.

TO PARTICIPATE \\> Fax back completed form (see above) to reserve space for your promotional material by Friday, July 20, 2012.> Submit approximately 450 promotional brochures/flyers to the Business Council by August 10th (actual count needed will be determined by July 16th)> Literature/promotional flyers are limited to one 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper

Please call Karen at 715-344-1940 or email at kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com with questions.\\\\\

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2012 POWER BREAkFAST EVENTSMARk YOUR CAlENDARS!

Our POWER Breakfast events provide educational and professional development opportunities to Business Council members and the communities of Portage County. Informational speakers will help you stay informed of business issues you need to understand.

08.29.12 \\ 7:15 - 9:00 AM» REGISTER

PRESENTED BY

SentryWorld High CourtGuest Speaker \\ Dr. Christine L. Thomas, Dean & Professor of Resource Management, College of Natural Resources, UW - Stevens PointCost \\ $20/person

11.07.12 \\ 7:15 - 9:00 AM» REGISTER

PRESENTED BY

BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center (Catered by Rockman’s Catering)Guest Speakers \\ Jeff Martin - Central Region CEO & President, Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital & Dr. Mark Fenlon - Central Region Vice President for Ministry Medical GroupCost \\ $20/person

Watch for more details in our upcoming newsletters. If you have any questions, please contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com.\\\\\

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DETAIlSPRESENTING SPONSORS \\

Ag Tour 2012 is set for Tuesday, September 18th from noon to 5:00 pm. You and your business associates are invited to attend.

The theme for this year’s event is “Alternative Ag”. The event begins at noon with a picnic lunch and guest speaker at Wisconsin Public Service Corporation in Plover. After the picnic lunch, tours will take place at local agri-businesses including Stuczynski Farms and Central Waters Brewing Company.

The event includes tours, bus transportation, a picnic lunch, socializing and education.

Watch for more Ag Tour 2012 details in our August newsletter edition.

For questions contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com.\\\\\

AG TOUR 201209.18.12 \\ 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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each month the active Voice features a pcBc “Member of the Month” selected from a list of members that begins with the same letter of the alphabet. July features a business that begins with the letter “g”.member of the MONTH \\

GlISCzYNSkI & ASSOCIATES, INC.1320 Okray Avenue \\ Plover, WI715-341-8899www.glisczynskiassociates.comJoin Date \\ 07.17.2009

WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY \\Glisczynski & Associates, Inc. is a full-service financial firm committed to helping people pursue their goals. We offer a wide range of financial products and services

to individuals and business owners. Most recently Glisczynski & Associates, through Brookstone Capital Management, has launched a NO TRANSACTION FEE trading platform, for all securities asset management. This allows them to manage their clients’ assets in an environment that permits them to trade without the client incurring a trading fee. This advisory platform prevents the common problem investors run into with brokers trading solely for fee generation, not for the betterment of the client.

Glisczynski & Associates recently launched SMARToption, a very unique investment strategy. The primary goal of SMARToption is to grow wealth while protecting capital. SMARToption does not rely on market timing, asset allocation or buy and hold strategies as we believe all three of these

traditional approaches are flawed. In this respect, SMARToption seeks to maximize returns and minimize losses in all three types of market conditions (bull, bear and flat market cycles). Investors not using options are unable to adequately protect themselves from down markets.

Normally, investors that seek stock-like returns have been forced to accept stock-like risks, which include high levels of volatility and participation in bear market losses that can range from 20% to over 50%. Because SMARToption uses strategies to hedge the equity position it holds, it has been able to mathematically limit losses in each of the four down years we have had in stocks in the last decade. Dean Zayed, President of BCM says, “In 2000, 2001 and 2002, during the tech stock crash and the dot-com bubble, while stocks were down all three of those years, SMARToption was up all three years. Furthermore, in 2008, when the S&P 500 index was down 37%, SMARToption was down only 3.71% before fees. We feel passionately that SMARToption should be the core strategy our advisors use and recommend to clients seeking long term growth.”

Glisczynski & Associates, Inc. has been in Plover for over 27 years and can be reached at 715-341-8899. We are a member of the Business Council because we support locally owned businesses, and encourage others to do the same, and the Business Council supports that type of thinking. Investment Advisory Services offered through Brookstone Capital Management LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.\\\\\

ARTS’ HEAlING WAY \\PEGGY MEYERStevens Point \\ 715-345-2709 \\ peggy@artshealingway.comartshealingway.comJoin Date \\ 05.16.2012

GIRlS IN PEARlS BOUTIQUE, llC \\MARGARET O’CONNOR-GOVETTStevens Point \\ 715-498-4166 \\girlsinpearlsboutique@gmail.comJoin Date \\ 06.14.2012

SHERRY RAY INSURANCE AGENCY, llC \\SHERRY RAYStevens Point \\ 715-344-2886 \\sherry.ray.insurance@hotmail.comwww.sherryrayinsurance.comJoin Date \\ 12.06.2011

ABOUTSherry Ray Insurance Agency, LLC is an independent insurance agency offering insurance through selected companies to best match customer needs; whether personal or commercial, to protect and grow their assets. The agency specializes in life, home, mobile home, renter, flood, auto, motorcycle, commercial, and recreational such as: ATV’s, boats, snowmobiles and motorhomes. The mission statement is to create quality long-term relationships with clients through education, trust and communication by offering a free initial and yearly consultation to make sure all their insurance needs are being met.

TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAl ADVISORS \\NORBERT FENSkEStevens Point \\ 715-459-1035\\ fenske2009@live.comwww.worldfinancialgroup.comJoin Date \\ 06.15.2012

a bit aboutOUR NEWEST MEMBERS \\

DO YOU kNOW A lOCAl BUSINESS THAT

WOUlD BENEFIT FROM MEMBERSHIP?CONTACT US!Mary Jo Monday715-344-1940 \\ mmonday@portagecountybiz.com

» RECOMMENDATION FORMTo recommend a business to become a member click on the link above./////

l3: lUNCH, lEARN, lEAD WITH kATHRYN JEFFERS

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Ignite Leadership Network members gathered for our June L3 with featured speaker, Kathryn Jeffers at The Meeting Grounds in Amherst. Jeffers is a writer and teacher who believes that leadership requires us to find solutions to real-life business and interpersonal challenges. She has been on the program faculty at the University of Wisconsin - School of Business in Executive Education for over two decades. She has a Masters Degree in Communication and is the author of Don’t Kill The Messenger.

Jeffers presented on “Leadership in Every Day Life” and focused on observable communication behaviors found in organizations including strategies for improved productivity through communication and candor

and in the workplace. She encouraged participants to think about their “small ‘l’ leadership” which she described as leading by attributes, behavior, communication, risk taking and intrinsic motivation.

This lunch series is designed to be an intimate roundtable discussion over lunch with area business and community leaders. This is an opportunity for Ignite members to meet area leaders and hear their personal stories while engaging in a conversation about life, community and leadership.\\\\\

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TOPIC2012 MID-YEAR OUTlOOk FOR THEMARkETS & ECONOMYpresented by LouAnn Schulfer, AIF®Co-Owner of Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals and Accredited Investment Fiduciary®

DETAIlSSPONSOR \\

At this X-Change, participants will learn:

> Timely, relevant information to the economy and financial markets, applicable to our personal and business lives.> Schulfer & Associates view of what the second half of 2012 is likely to bring forth for investors and why.> “Take Aways” - suggested “to do” points.

Our mid-year outlook is an in-depth and rigorous appraisal of the economic and capital markets, as well as geopolitical and policy-oriented developments likely to impact investor portfolios as they transition into the second half of the year.

> Continental Breakfast served> No cost to attend, the value of the information may be priceless!

Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals is an independent firm, aligned with LPL Financial. With one of the largest and most experienced research groups among independent firms, we offer true, unbiased opinions, meaning we have no proprietary products to sell, no “parent company” ownership, no investment banking or insurance company relationships to promote, nor any other conflicts to get in the way of true, independent and unbiased information.

ABOUT SMAll BUSINESS X-CHANGE:A roundtable series of meetings that allows small business owners and their employees the opportunity to discuss pertinent topics, learn from local industry leaders and, most importantly, learn from each other. Small Business X-Change meets regularly throughout the year from 7:30 am - 8:30 am at the Portage County Business Council office. \\\\\

louAnn Schulfer

SMAll BUSINESS X-CHANGE07.18.12 \\ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

PCBC - FOUNDATION ROOM

IGNITE - BACkSTAGE PASS07.19.12 \\ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

THE GREENHOUSE PROJECT

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2011-12 PIE platinum INVESTORS \\

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Humane Society of Portage County3200 Iber Lane, Plover

Visit (adopt) those very cute furry-faced friends and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and door prize giveaways.

No Cost to attend!

Pre-registration is appreciated. Please RSVP by Friday, July 13, 2012.\\\\\

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS07.16.12 \\ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

» REGISTERJoin Ignite Leadership Network for our July Backstage Pass at the Greenhouse. Explore the 'in progress' renovation of the former Sorenson's Greenhouse at the Greenhouse Project, meet the leaders behind the movement and network with other young professionals in Portage County.

ABOUT THE GREENHOUSE PROJECT & CENTRAl RIVERS FARMSHED \\Since October, Farmshed and many community partners have come together to launch The Greenhouse Project, an all-encompassing revitalization of a downtown garden center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. These community partners along with hundreds of volunteers are transforming the abandoned property into a community food center. The 35,000 square foot facility, which is centrally located in our community, will house an 11,000 square foot production greenhouse, community kitchen, gathering space, and business/learning center. The acquisition of this property has afforded Farmshed the opportunity to deepen our

community’s relationship with food in all forms: from growing, to processing, preserving, cooking and finally eating, while planning to build new businesses along the way. Learn more at: www.farmshed.org/index.php/about-the-project .

Ignite Leadership Network of Portage County is a program of the PCBC Foundation and United Way of Portage County. Members are committed young professionals, focused on providing professional, social and philanthropic opportunities to ensure a vibrant future for Portage County Wisconsin. \\\\\

THERE ARE GREAT OPTIONS AVAIlABlE!

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CONGRATUlATIONS HEATHER& DAVID BAIlEYPlease join us in extending best wishes to Heather Nennig (PCBC Administrative / Marketing Assistant) and David Bailey who were married on June 2, 2012. May you share endless years of love, joy and wedded bliss.

Congratulations,Lori, Karen, Mary Jo, Kari & Sarah\\\\\

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Return 2 Learn sessions run from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. and are being offered at the following locations:

Adams County CenterTuesday, July 17 • Room 111

Marsh eld CampusWednesday, July 18 • Room 126

Stevens Point CampusTuesday, July 24 • Room 122

Wisconsin Rapids Campus Service & Health ProgramsThursday, July 19 • Auditorium

Business ProgramsWednesday, July 25 • Auditorium

Technical & Industrial ProgramsThursday, July 26 • Auditorium

You may attend more than one session!

Thinking about going back to college?Interested in new career possibilities?Attend a Return 2 Learn Session!Mid-State Technical College’s (MSTC’s) new resource called Return 2 Learn is designed to help you explore different career options or update skills within your current eld.

Check out the variety of resources available to make your student career successful!

• 100+ career programs and certi cates

• Hands-on education

• Affordable tuition

• Transferable credits and degrees

• Convenient course offerings

Register today! mstc.edu/return2learn

For more informationCall: 888.575.MSTC (choose option 1)Email: enrollment@mstc.edu

There’s a future right in front of you, and it’s yours to shape.

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l3: lUNCH, lEARN, lEAD SERIES 08.16.12 \\ 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

UW - STEVENS POINT

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DETAIlSGUEST SPEAkER \\ Al Thompson, University of Wiscon-sin-Stevens Point, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

The L3 series is meant to facilitate roundtable discussion over lunch with area business and community leaders. This is an opportunity for Ignite members to meet area leaders and hear their personal stories while engaging in a conversation about life, community and leadership.

For more info please contact Sarah at fdn@portagecountybiz.com or 715-344-1940.\\\\\

MAXIMIzE YOUR MEMBERSHIP08.01.2012 \\ 8:00 AM - 9:30 AMPCBC, FOUNDATION ROOM

» REGISTERNew members to the Portage County Business Council are encouraged to attend MAXimize Your Membership

- new member orientation. Join staff, Ambassadors and other Business Council members on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 8:00 am – 9:30 am at the Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room for the next MAXimize Your Membership session.

This 90-minute, to-the-point session is designed to be interactive. Each business represented is given the opportunity to present their 30-second elevator pitch describing what products/services offered. You will also exchange business cards, so be sure to bring plenty along.

Not a new member, but still want to get in on the action? MAXimize Your Membership is open to all members of the Chamber who want to learn how to make their membership work. You can also find out how to become a member. There is no cost to attend, however, reservations are recommended. Call the PCBC office at 715-344-1940 or email Mary Jo at mmonday@portagecountybiz.com to register.\\\\\

WOMEN IN BUSINESS lUNCHEON09.27.12 \\ 11:15 AM - 1:00 PMUWSP - DUC, AlUMNI ROOM» REGISTER

DETAIlSSPONSOR \\ Members’ Advantage Credit UnionUWSP, Dreyfus University Center (Alumni Room)1015 Reserve Street, Stevens PointFree Parking will be available in Lot X on campus for this event only

GUEST SPEAkER \\ Sandy Tuskowski, Owner of Ski’s Meat Market

Watch for more information in our August newsletter edition. For questions contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com.\\\\\

06.21.12 WIB Event (Top left Photo) Business Council Members networking before event; (Top Right Photo) Sandy Sippl (ligman & Wille CPA llC), linda klein (Frank’s Hardware Co. Inc.), Sandy Tuskowski (Ski’s Meat Market), Mary Jo Monday (Portage County Business Council), & Sarah O’Donnell (PCBC Foundation)

The Portage County Business Council is a drop-off site for Project Fresh Start supplies. Bring new school supplies to PCBC by Friday, August 10th to help area students. PCBC office hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Project Fresh Start is a program of the United Way Volunteer Center of Portage County which helps provide school supplies to students in Portage County who qualify for the free or reduced price meal program.This year, there are approximately 3,000 students eligible to participate in this program. For more information on their mission and the program please visit www.volunteersrock.org.

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PCBC IS A DROP-OFF SITE FOR PROJECT FRESH START AGAIN THIS YEAR

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July 201204 pcBc office closed - 4th of July - public Holiday

11 Business expo Meeting - 10:00 am, pcBc - Foundation room

12 ambassador Meeting - 8:00 am, pcBc - Foundation room

18 executive committee Meeting - 7:30 am, cliftonLarsonallen LLp

19 salesnet Meeting - 11:45 am, pcBc - Foundation room

25 Board of Directors Meeting - 7:30 am - 9:00 am, pcBc - Foundation room

26 ambassador Visits - 3:30 pm, sites tBa

meetings & other DATES \\

Executive BoardDavid McHone - President / President Elect, Central WI Managment Services, LLCSusan Placzek - Vice President, SentryWorld Sports CenterJeff Peterson - Past President, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Sue Wille - Treasurer, Ligman & Wille CPA LLCSue Wilcox - Member at Large, United Way of Portage CountyDave Worth - Member at Large, The Worth CompanyLori Dehlinger, Executive Director, Portage County Business Council, Inc.

Board of DirectorsTom Altmann - Altmann Construction CompanyScot Barton - Pointe PrecisionDan Beighley - Wisconsin Public Service CorporationMargo Bronk - McCain FoodsLisa Bourget - Travel Guard, Inc.Kris Dragan - M&IPatty Dreier - Portage County ExecutiveRick Flugaur - Past President, Anderson O’BrienScott Glinski - SkywardAndrew Halverson - Mayor, City of Stevens PointO. Phillip Idsvoog - Portage County Board ChairLonnie Krogwold - Portage County Board Finance ChairNyra Lind - Ambassador Representative, ABR Employment ServicesRichard O’Sullivan - Mid-State Technical CollegeMark Patrick - Notable Impressions Bernie Patterson - University of Wisconsin - Stevens PointAl Pennebecker - Saint Michael’s HospitalDan Schlutter - Village of PloverLisa Sobczak - ABR Employment ServicesJoAnn Vosz - Community First BankAttila Weninger - Stevens Point Area Public SchoolsWard Wolff - First Weber Group RealtorsMike Williams - Sentry InsuranceGary Wysocki - Paragon FarmsRobert Worth - Director Emeritus, The Worth Company

Board AdvisorsSara Brish - Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors’ BureauDan Mahoney - Village of PloverMichael Ostrowski - City of Stevens PointSteve Smith - Mid-State Technical College

2012 pcbc / foundation board of DIRECTORS \\

PCBC / Foundation StaffLori Dehlinger - executive Director

Mary Jo Monday - Director of Member relations

Karen schanock - Director of programs & events

sarah o’Donnell - Director of Foundation

Kari thompson - Business & office operations Director

Heather Bailey - administrative / Marketing assistant

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Purchasing Portage County gift certificates continues to be a successful way to “Buy Local”.

Portage County gift certificates makes great gifts. Gift certificates can be purchased at area banks, credit unions, the Convention and Visitors’ Bureau or at our office. They can be used at any business with a Portage County address and are available in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $25, $50 & $100.

The Portage County Business Council would like to thank everyone who participates for helping make the program successful. We would also like to thank M&I for their financial support of the gift certificate program.

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