09.2013 \\ PORTAGE COUNTY, WISCONSIN

upcoming EVENTS \\

Small Business X-ChangeWednesday, September 11, 2013 \\ 7:30 am - 8:30 amPortage County Business Council, Foundation Room5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482

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Business After HoursMonday, September 16, 2013 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmUWSP - Dreyfus University Center - Laird Room1015 Reserve Street | Stevens Point, WI 54481

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AgTourTuesday, September 17, 2013 \\ Noon - 5:00 pmEvent begins at WPS Corporation

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SalesNetThursday, September 19, 2013 \\ 11:45 am - 1:00 pmPortage County Business Council, Foundation Room5501 Vern Holmes Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54482

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Women In Business LuncheonThursday, September 26, 2013 \\ 11:15 am - 1:00 pmUWSP - Dreyfus University Center - Alumni Room1015 Reserve Street | Stevens Point, WI 54481

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New Faculty & Academic Staff Social with Special Guest Speaker Green Bay Football Legend William HendersonTuesday, October 1, 2013 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pmPerforming Arts Center at Pacelli High School1301 Maria Drive | Stevens Point, WI 54481

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12TH ANNUAL WINES OF THE WORLD EVENT TO BE HELD» REGISTERThe Portage County Business Council is excited to host the 12th Annual Wines of the World event scheduled for Friday, October 25, 2013.

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, a silent auction, Wisconsin artisan cheese and some imports from Ski’s Meat Market, 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. Those in attendance will have a chance to win fabulous door prizes

including this stunning ONE-OF-A-KIND 14K White Gold Pendant holding 3 Round Diamonds with a 14KT White Gold Chain valued over $2,500 donated by Lee Ayers Jewelers and created and designed for the event by Thomas Dailing Designs.

Event reservations are as follows:$45 per person for Business Council members$55 per person for Prospective members$60 per person the day of the eventTickets are available at the Business Council office or Ski’s Meat Market

An opportunity is also available for your organization to participate in various sponsorship levels, with attractive benefits at each. Portage County Business Council membership is required. Please see details of this opportunity on Page 5.

The Business Council extends an invitation to an event like no other. Don’t miss this opportunity to take part in an evening of fun, socializing and education about wine.

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Ellis Stone Construction employees Danette Gaboda and Jay O.T. Johnson are celebrating 30 years with the company. Gaboda started as an accounting clerk and is now the comptroller. Johnson is a project architect with a Masters Degree in Architecture from UW Milwaukee. He has designed many buildings across Central Wisconsin including award winning buildings for Delta Dental in Stevens Point and Mark Scion/Toyota in Plover. Gaboda and Johnson join an elite group of Ellis employees with over 30 years of employment. Superintendents Jeff Glodoski and Ron Wierzba have been with Ellis 33 years and estimator Pete Bentzen for 38 years. \\

The volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) site in Portage County was recently recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for its growth in 2013. Through a partnership between CAP Services, Mid-State Technical College and United Way of Portage County, the free tax assistance program at Mid-State Technical College in Stevens Point prepared 261 returns in 2013, a 51% increase over 2012 services.

The certificate of appreciation comes from IRS Stakeholder Partnership, Education and Communication (SPEC), the outreach and education function of the IRS Wage and Investment Division. SPEC partners with a variety of nonprofit and for-profit organizations across the country to offer VITA services to low- and

moderate-income individuals. In 2013, Portage County households served by the VITA program received more than $300,000 in federal refunds and more than $130,000 in state refunds, for an average of $1,655 per household. The program is funded by the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin and United Way of Portage County.\\

Paul LaPree joins The Samuels Group as a Business Development Manager and will be based out of the Wausau, WI office. His primary focus is on fostering relationships with commercial, educational, healthcare and government clients throughout the Midwest. Paul will also be involved with corporate tradeshows, presentations, and community events.

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Jean Cook has been named CAP Services’ Jobs and Business Development Coordinator for Portage County. Cook received her bachelor’s degree in business from UW-Madison and earned her Master of Business Administration degree from UW-Oshkosh. She has been a resident of Stevens Point for 18 years, during which time she worked as an adjunct instructor with Mid-State Technical College teaching business and management courses.Cook provides one-on-one counseling to individuals seeking to start a business, for new start-up businesses, and for expanding small

businesses throughout Portage County and central Wisconsin.\\

WoodTrust Bank recently began expansion of its Plover office to accommodate increased customer growth in Portage County and the need for a formal trust and investment presence. Jim Firminhac, who recently joined the company’s WoodTrust Asset Management division as Vice President – Personal Trust Services, will be permanently located in Plover once theexpansion is complete. WoodTrust opened its Plover office in 1996, offering a complete line of traditional commercial and retail banking services. The project is slated to be completed by November 1, 2013.\\

The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra board of directors and members met during the Annual Meeting at the Stevens Point Country Club on Monday, July 22, 2013. The board of directors, staff, music director and orchestra were thanked for their dedication and service to the organization. The 64th concert season, Naturally Yours!, under the leadership of Dr. Patrick Miles, featured adventurous programming and partnerships of deep community engagement in celebration of the region’s abundant natural resources. \\

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 \\

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17»REGISTERAg Tour 2013 is set for Tuesday, September 17th from noon to 5:00pm. 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 “Specialized Animal Agriculture”. The event begins at noon with a picnic lunch and guest speakers – Mary Hetzel and Doug Watson from St. Francis Horse Rescue & Retirement Farm, Inc. at Wis-consin Public Service Corporation in Plover. Their presentation for the event is “Our Dream is a Home for Every Horse”. After the picnic lunch, tours will take place at local agri-businesses including Central Wisconsin Fish Farm, Heartland Stables and Lake Elaine Game Farm.

After the picnic lunch, a tour of an aquaculture business called the Central Wisconsin Fish Farm will take place. Our audience will see the complete fish farming business in action located on 138 acres with 21 fish ponds and 4 drilled wells.

Then it is off to one of Wisconsin’s finest board and show facilities – Heartland Stables located in Custer, Wisconsin. They host some of the state’s largest horse shows, including the Wisconsin State Horse Council Champion Show, Mounted Shooting Championship, POA shows and many others. Owners Alysia Makuski and Jason Claussen will show participants what the business is all about.

Our third and final stop will be off to the Lake Elaine Game Farm in Amherst Junction to experience for yourself the care taken to raise pheasants. This farm tour consists of seeing their egg washer, hatchery, brooding barns, outside flight pens and learn about the complexity of hatching and raising pheasants in Portage County.

PRESENTING SPONSORS

Cost is only $20 person and includes tours, bus transportation, picnic lunch, socializing and education. Register soon as space is limited. Casual attire, no sandals, no jewelry.

SCHEDULENoon: Picnic lunch and guest speaker at WPS Corporation1:15 pm: Arrive at Central Wisconsin Fish Farm2:20 pm: Arrive at Heartland Stables3:30 pm: Arrive at Lake Elaine Game Farm5:00 pm: Return to WPS Corporation

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

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HOST \

UWSP & Univsersity Dining ServicesDreyfus University Center - Laird Room1015 Reserve StreetStevens Point, WI 54481

Parking Instructions: Lot R (Visitor/Metered Lot) is designated for this event, located along Portage Street – between Phillips Street and Reserve Street. Please be prepared to plug meter to cover 1 hour (if arriving from 5-6pm) at $0.50 per hour ($0.25 for ½ hour).

Enjoy complimentary hor d’oeuvres, refreshments, including beer, wine and mixed drinks, and door prize giveaways.

No Cost to attend!

Pre-registration is appreciated.Please RSVP by Friday, September 13, 2013.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS09.16.13 \\ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

PRESENTING SPONSOR Arts Alliance of Portage County

Join us on September 26, 2013 for our Women In Business luncheon! Follow the link below to register.For questions contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com

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EVENT SCHEDULE11:15AM Registration & Networking11:30AM Welcome11:45AM Lunch (consisting of Chicken Parmesan,

Sweet Potatoes spiced and baked, Italian Style Roasted

Vegetables, Artisan Rolls and Cheesecake for dessert)

12:10PM Introduction of John Hartman12:15PM Presentation “Your Image Is Important!”12:50PM Door Prize Giveaways

1:00PM Closing

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

John Hartman has owned and operated Contemporary Photography in Stevens Point since 1974. He is recognized by his peers as one of the nation’s top portrait artists. For the past 18 years John has presented his Marketing Boot Camp in Las Vegas, where his marketing, business and photographic expertise has attracted thousands of photographers from all over the world. He has authored several industry best-selling books and also has created software products that help photographers improve their marketing, their sales and their creativity.

PRESENTATION: YOUR IMAGE IS IMPORTANT!

Just as marketing helps determine the success of your company; your image plays a part in your own success within your company.

The photograph of you that you use in social media and other advertising or public relations can be seen by an unprecedented number of potential and actual customers. It’s important that the image they see shows you as the professional you are, because like it or not, people make judgments about you and your business based on your photograph.

Portraitist John Hartman will show you what things matter most when selecting a photograph of you for publication online or in print. Everything matters—from clothing selection, to your hair and makeup, to your expression and beyond. The tips you’ll get from John during this informative multimedia presentation will help you look your best when presenting yourself in a photograph to the world.

Please contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com if you have ideas or requests for speakers or topics and regarding sponsorships.

LOCATION DETAILSUWSP, Dreyfus University Center (Alumni Room), 1015 Reserve Street, Stevens PointFree Parking will be available in Lot X on campus for this event only.

UPCOMING WOMEN IN BUSINESS EVENT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2013Presenting Sponsor \\Wisconsin Public Service Corporationheld at the BEST WESTERN Plover Hotel & Conference Center catered by Rockman’s Catering.

BE SURE TO ATTEND OUR SEPTEMBER WOMEN IN BUSINESS LUNCHEON09.26.13 \\ 11:15 AM - 1:00 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. August features a business that begins with the letter “U”.member of the MONTH

UWSP CONTINUING EDUCATION SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER2100 Main Street \\ Stevens Point, WI715-346-3838 \\ www.uwsp.edu/conted/sbdc \\ vloberme@uwsp.edu Join Date \\ 08/24/2000, orginally a member as part of UWSP since 1976

What they have to say \\ For over 30 years, the UWSP Continuing Education Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has assisted small businesses within nine north central counties through no cost confidential advising and fee based workshops, certificate programs and conferences. The center is one of twelve across the state along with three specialty centers. In 2012, the Stevens Point SBDC advised 211 business clients over 2569 hours in addition to 684 client sessions conducted via the internet and over-the-phone.

Developed in 2000, over 600 would-be and existing business owners have completed the SBDC’s flagship series, the Entrepreneurial Training Program. Of those that participated, approximately 325 businesses have started, sustained or grown. This past year, a business idea feasibility component using lean planning tools was added to the program. Offered every fall and spring, this comprehensive and premiere business planning series takes the entrepreneur’s planning full circle from idea to being fully prepared to seek financing.

The SBDC also offers a dynamic trade area mapping service that plots demographics, household spending, customers and competitors and helps visualize a business marketplace. Benefits to the business owner include:-Paints a picture of who lives in the business marketplace -Defines and targets best potential customers by demographic characteristics-Looks at average household spending by industry-Visualizes competitor locations-Plots customer data base to identify the size and location of a business trade area

As a precursor to mapping, SBDC staff assists with industry data and customer identification. Interested businesses can call 715-346-4609 for details.

UWSP Continuing Education Small Business Development Center has been a member of the Portage County Business Council for over 20 years. Offering a solid return on investment, the PCBC is a strong partner, workshop/conference co-sponsor and client referral source! To contact the SBDC, call 715-346-3838 or visit www.uwsp.edu/conted/sbdc

K’S CONSIGNMENTKAY MUMPERStevens Point \\ 715-849-4900 \\kayresale@gmail.comJoin Date \\ 07/24/2013

ADVANCED TMD AND DENTAL SLEEP CENTERJAQULYNN HONLStevens Point \\ 715-592-3717 \\http://www.adcofsp.comJoin Date \\ 07/30/2013About \\Advanced TMD & Dental Sleep Center is limited exclusively to the treatment of TMD & Dental Sleep Medicine. We help our patients get more refreshing sleep, fewer headaches, and relief from head and neck pain so they can reclaim their energy and experience a remarkable difference in the quality of the lives!Our center is dedicated to providing the kind of specialized care that TMJ/TMD sufferers and Dental Sleep Medicine patients require, as well as the level of experience and expertise our patients demand and the time and attention they deserve. As the area’s only “Diplomate” dentist in this emerging field of dental sleep medicine and “Fellowship” in the study of craniofacial pain, Dr. Honl has received the most intensive education and hands-on training available.

JUDY RANNOW CONSULTING AND DESIGNJUDY RANNOWStevens Point \\ 715-849-4900 \\rannowja@gmail.com \\http://www.judyrannowconsulting.wordpress.comJoin Date \\ 08/05/2013

CENTRAL WI SAINTS JUNIOR HOCKEY PROGRAMMICHAEL GROTEStevens Point \\ 715-849-4900 \\hockey@vaandwi.comhttp://www.cwsaints.comJoin Date \\ 08/07/2013

PRAVADA PC LLCENRIQUE RAMOSStevens Point \\ 715-849-4900 \\info@pravadapc.net \\http://www.pravadapc.netJoin Date \\ 08/07/2013

AURORA COMMUNITY SERVICESSTAVROULA MARCELLMenomonie \\ 715-849-4900 \\SMarcell@AuroraServices.com \\http://www.AuroraServices.comJoin Date \\ 08/08/2013

AALG TECHNOLOGIES ANN BABLStevens Point \\ (262) 207-4424 \\http://www.aalgtech.com \\About \\In 2009 AALG Technologies, Inc. was incorporated with one goal in mind: to make technology work for it’s clients.

With over 30 years of IT experience Ann Babl, founder and CEO has set out to put her knowledge and her staff’s IT and business development skills in motion. Always looking forward, her team creates sustainable, enduring solutions for their clients.

AALG’s solutions cover a broad range of consulting services. AALG assists clients in identifying business development gaps as well as help identify and better utilize current resources. Whether a client is mapping out a detailed IT structure, implementing policies and procedures, documentation, vendor negotiations, or IT driven marketing plans (including, but not limited to Social Media, content marketing, web development, etc…), Ann’s staff works to ensure that your IT investment pays in full.

In short, it’s your information… it’s your technology… Make “IT” work for YOU!

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DO YOU KNOW A LOCAL BUSINESS THAT WOULD BENEFIT FROM MEMBERSHIP?CONTACTMary Jo Monday715-344-1940 \\ mmonday@portagecountybiz.com

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12TH ANNUAL WINES OF THE WORLD

10.25.13 \\ HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTERSPONSORSHIP \An opportunity is 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.

Here’s how it works:

PRESENTING WINE SPONSORThank you to:

FOOD SPONSORSThank you to:

SOMMELIER MASTER MEDIA SPONSORThank you to:NRG Media

BORDEAUX TABLE SPONSORSHIP - $800 Thank you to our sponsors to date:

-Company listed as Bordeaux sponsor on event pro-gram-Verbal recognition at event-Two months pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter-Company logo displayed on Wines of the World web-page (including a “link” to company website)-Eight tickets to the event-A company reserved table for preferential seating at the event (VIP designated area)

CHARDONNAY TABLE SPONSORSHIP - $500 Thank you to our sponsors to date:

-Company listed as Chardonnay sponsor on event program-Verbal recognition at event-One month pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter-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 Thank you to:

WINE CHARM EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - $350 Requires Business Council approval before charm order is placed-Charm with company name given to all guests (350 charms to be purchased by sponsor)-Company listed as sponsor on event program-Verbal recognition as Exclusive Wine Charm sponsor at event-One month pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter-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)

CORKSCREW EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - $350 Requires Business Council approval before corkscrew order is placed-Corkscrew with company name given to all guests (350 corkscrews to be purchased by sponsor)-Company listed as sponsor on event program-Verbal recognition as Exclusive Corkscrew sponsor at event-One month pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter-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)

WINE STOPPER EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - $350 Requires Business Council approval before wine stop order is placed-Wine Stopper with company name given to all guests (wine stoppers to be purchased by sponsor)-Company listed as sponsor on event program-Verbal recognition as Exclusive Wine Stopper sponsor at event-One month pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter-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)

RATING (PEN) EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUTThank you to:

DINNER NAPKIN EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUTThank you to:

COCKTAIL NAPKIN EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - $250 Requires Business Council approval before napkin order is placed-Napkin with company name given to all guests (500 napkins to be purchased by sponsor)-Company listed as sponsor on event program-Verbal recognition as Exclusive Cocktail Napkin spon-sor at event-One month pre-event recognition in Business Council newsletter-Company name listed on Wines of the World webpage-Two tickets to the event

PRINT EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUTThank you to:

JEWELRY EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUTThank you to:

CENTERPIECE EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUTThank you to:

CHEESE EXCLUSIVE SPONSORSHIP - SOLD OUTThank you to:

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 300 business professionals in attendance. Your business will also be recognized with a creative display during the evening, which recognizes your business and donated item. The Business Council extends an invitation to an event like no other. For more information about the event or sponsorships contact Karen Schanock at kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com or 715/344-1940.

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»REGISTERFor a great evening of fun with a new and exciting approach, join the Portage County Business Council & Foundation as we welcome new UWSP, MSTC, and K-12 public/private faculty and academic staff during the 33rd annual social on Tuesday, October 1st. This year’s Special Guest Speaker will be Green Bay Football Legend #33 William Henderson. Mr. Henderson will give a ”locker room pep talk” about the value of education and what it means to him. William Henderson played for Green Bay from 1995-2006 and was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 2011.

The event kicks off at 5:00PM and concludes by 7:30PM at the Faith, Arts and Community Center at Pacelli High School with Rockman’s Catering providing hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Members of the Portage County business com-munity welcome new faculty and academic staff members by hosting the recep-tion in their honor. We plan to have one host from the business community for each new faculty or staff person. With a proven track record of building positive relationships between business leaders and educators, this event is an important opportunity socialize, network, create new contacts and have some fun.

The cost to be a host is $30.00 which covers your event cost and that of one faculty or staff person. Hosts will have their business recognized at the event and receive a VIP pass for preferred ‘sideline’ seating with their faculty guest. You may also attend as a visitor with ‘stadium seating’ for the cost of $20.00. The registration deadline for this event is September 16th. Host VIP passes and Visitor stadium seating is limited so register early for this great evening of networking and fun!

To register, please click the link above or contact: Karen Schanock at kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com or Bill Christiansen at fdn@portagecountybiz.com

NEW FACULTY AND STAFF SOCIAL WITH SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER WILLIAM HENDERSON

  Ben  Franklin  Junior  High      

ECYCLE DRIVE serving

Portage County/Stevens Point  

sponsored  by:    

BFJH  Science  Club,    ODC,  and  Express  Recycling    

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2013

8:00 - Noon Located  in  the  Ben  Franklin  Parking  Lot  

 

WIN-WIN when you bring it in!

Get  rid  of  your  businesses  old  electronics  while  supporting  your  local  school  district!  We  are  excited  to  share  that  the  money  raised  at  each    

drive  has  been  slated  for  the  vision  of  operating    Ben  Franklin  Junior  High  with  green  energy  with  the  help  of  

 the  BFJH  Green  and  Healthy  School  Committee  and  part  of  the  money  raised  will  be  used  to  help  enrich  the  

 science  curriculum  with  21st  Century  technology.    

List  of  items  that  are  accepted  can  be  found  at:  http://fur.ly/9qh0  

     

 

LPC KICKS OFF WITH OPENING RETREATOn August 23rd, the 2013-14 Leadership Portage County (LPC) program began at the Portage County Business Council in the morning with Leah Szemborski from AEAS leading a session on personality styless and work place communication. We followed this with an afternoon bus tour of Portage County hosted by Anton Anday which included a stop at the Rising Star Mill in Nelsonville. On Saturday the 24th we met at Boston School Forest in the morning and finished the day with a Road Rally.

The opening retreat is just the beginning for the participants of this 10-month program. During the year, LPC participants develop their leadership skills, learn about Portage County and network with other community leaders. The most productive changes in the community will require efforts by individuals who have the ability to lead effectively and LPC is dedicated to fostering, renewing and sustaining leadership for our community.

We’re happy to introduce the 2013-14 participants and offer a few ‘fun’ photos of the opening activities.Holly Busse St. Pt. Area Pub. Schl. Dist.Soua Cheng Ellis StoneDustin Fahney Wood Trust BankCecily Filtz WI Lions FoundationTina Grezinski Exceling Your Business LLCKevin Hopp St. Pt. Area Pub. Schl. Dist.Larry Huff St. Pt. Area Pub. Schl. Dist.Kyle Kearns City of St. Pt.Elizabeth McBride PurocleanDouglas Munsey KI MobilityKimberlee Nawyn U.S. Curling Assoc.Rebecca Paulson Comm. First BankCindy Piotrowski Portage Co. ADRCMichael Prince YMCAJenny Resch UWSPKayla Rombalski United Way of Po. Co.Nathan Sandwick Portage Co. UW-Ext.Elizabeth Stempihar WPSKraig Terpstra St. Pt. Area Pub. Schl. Dist.Anthony Walter UWSPSarah Wallace Portage Co. P. & ZoningBrian Wood Pioneer BankSuzy Zblewski UWSP

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Wednesday, september 25, 20138:00am–4:00pm

Holiday Inn Convention Center1001 Amber Avenue

Stevens Point, WI

Join Governor Scott Walker, Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch and Wisconsin state agencies involved in job creation for a small business summit on

Don’t miss this opportunity to meet Wisconsin’s leadership team involved in job creation. This summit will bring cabinet secretaries and state agencies together with small business owners, entrepreneurs and innovators to discuss topics of interest. A box lunch with Governor Walker and Lt. Governor Kleefisch will include an update on Wisconsin’s business climate and economy. For more information, an agenda or to register for the event, go www.wheda.com/SmallBizSummit/.

Hurry registration deadline is September 18, 2013. Registration is just $50. Online registration accepts Mastercard, Visa or Discover only. No cash or checks will be accepted. Registration is non-refundable.

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

SPONSORS

COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP: KEYS TO BUSINESS SUCCESSABOUT THE TEAM PANELTina Grezinski, founder and owner of Exceling Your Business, a consulting and training company designed to work with your business to create process improvements and increase productiv-ity, while saving your company time and money. Tina has a BA in Accounting from Michigan State University and a MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix. She is also an officer-member of Toastmasters.

Tammy Jankowski is a co-owner of Dura-clean Specialists, a cleaning and restora-tion company. She attended UWSP and has many certifications in the restoration industry, in small business and in financial management. Tammy is a SpeechCraft graduate and an officer-member of the Stevens Point Toastmasters.

Paula Houlihan, is the founder and owner of Awake In Life Coaching. She is a transformational career and life coach who helps women entrepreneurs create businesses and make money doing what they love. Paula earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at UWSP. She is a lifetime member of Psi Chi, the international honor society of Psychol-ogy, and a certified intrinsic coach. Paula has earned a Competent Communica-tor designation in Toastmasters. She is an award winning speaker, an officer-member of the Stevens Point Toastmas-ters club and an officer-member of the Toastmasters Speaker Bureau.

DETAILSThis is an X-Change facilitated by Jeff Ebel, Ebel Consulting. Jeff Ebel has been an active member of Toastmasters for over 15 years and is currently a member of three Toastmasters Clubs. Through the Toastmasters communication and leadership program, Jeff had become a speaker in demand, having given presentations for the Business Council, Kiwanis, Rotary, Milwaukee Archdioceses, Wisconsin Communication Conference, Fox Valley Technical College, Gateway Technical College, and Custom Woodworking Conference to name a few, and has facilitated educational programs with Toastmasters District 35, Architectural Woodwork Institute, UW Continuing Education, and several large employers in the Central Wisconsin Area. He is currently an independent business consultant and is an instructor of entrepreneurship at Fox Valley Technical College and the UW Stevens Point.This X-Change will cover why communication and leadership skills are important; how social media and electronic communication have become common place at the expense of human interface; the power of nonverbal communication; the benefits of voice and how to use them effectively in the workplace; and the Toastmasters communication and leadership tracks: How they work and how they can develop your personal skills and improve your business.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN •Communication is 94% nonverbal. What are YOU saying?•Deals are seldom made via social media-the value of human interface and why personal communication is key to running a successful business.•Successful businesses need effective leaders. Here’s how.•The power of the lectern – how to lead an effective meeting.

ABOUT SMALL BUSINESS X-CHANGEA roundtable series of meetings that allow

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-CHANGE09.11.13 \\ 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

PCBC - FOUNDATION ROOM

AMBASSADORS CLUB SHOW THEIR SUPPORT

Ambassadors Dorothy Pientka from Community First Bank and Jeremy Castleberg from Associated Bank helped out working the booth.

Ambassadors attend ribbon cutting / grand opening for Fastsigns (a part of Mada Embroidery & Screen Printing), 5533 Clem’s Way, Stevens Point on August 15th.

Ambassadors take part in the Keller Inc. Ground breaking Ceremony on August 16th for Crow Family Dental to be located at 15 Park Ridge Drive, Stevens Point.

Ambassadors attend ribbon cutting / grand opening for new PCBC member K’s Consignment located at 200 North Division Street, Stevens Point on August 20th.

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Save money — register by September 27. Online registration is now open for this conference. Early bird registration is $150.

Get conference details and register at www.uwsp.edu/wist or by scanning the QR code.

Event sponsorsThis conference will target opportunities and challenges for the packaging and converting industries in the Midwest. The event will address manufacturing, converting, end-use, and regulatory concerns in flexible and rigid plastics, paper board and specialty paper.

Lisa Bauer-LottoCorporate Environmental Director, Green Bay Packaging

Paul Fowler Executive Director, Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology

Paul Gardner Executive Director,Recycling Reinvented

Amanda Humes Packaging Engineer, Sustainable Development, ConAgra Foods

Gopal Iyengar Business Innovations Manager, NewPage Corporation

Hosted by

Featuring Nine SpeakersJeffrey Keithline Attorney, Keller and Heckman, LLP

Chris Reitmeyer Vice President, IPS Testing

Jeff Timm Owner, Timm Consulting

Wayne WegnerGlobal Director of Sustainability, Bemis Company

Premier Sponsor

Also: Tour UWSP’s pilot paper machine or Waste Education Center

September 20132 PCBC Office Closed - Labor Day Holiday10 Wines of the World Meeting, 3:00pm, Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center12 Ambassador Meeting, 8:00am, PCBC18 Executive Committee Meeting, &;30am, CliftonLarsonAllen19 SalesNet Meeting, 11:45am, PCBC24 Wines of the World Meeting, 3:00pm, Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center27 Legislative Committee, 7:30am, PCBC

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Executive BoardDavid McHone - President , Central WI Management Services, LLCSusan Placzek - President Elect, SentryWorld Sports CenterSue Wilcox - Vice President, United Way of Portage CountyJeff Peterson - Past President, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Sue Wille - Treasurer, Ligman & Wille CPA LLCKen Erler - Member at Large, Sentry InsuranceKeith Pilger - Member at Large, Anderson O’BrienLori Dehlinger, Executive Director, Portage County Business Council, Inc.

Board of DirectorsTom Altmann - Altmann Construction CompanyDoug Ballweg - Delta Dental of WisconsinLisa Bourget - Travel Guard, Inc.Erik Carlson - Ellis Stone Construction CompanyKris Dragan - BMO Harris BankPatty Dreier - Portage County ExecutiveScott Glinski - SkywardAndrew Halverson - Mayor, City of Stevens PointO. Phillip Idsvoog - Portage County Board ChairLonnie Krogwold - Portage County Board Finance ChairDeb Marten - Marten MachiningRichard O’Sullivan - Mid-State Technical CollegeBernie Patterson - University of Wisconsin - Stevens PointJim Petersen - Marshfield ClinicDan Schlutter - Village of PloverLisa Sobczak - ABR Employment ServicesDawn Thrun - Ambassador Representative, International Bank of AmherstJoAnn Vosz - Community First BankAttila Weninger - Stevens Point Area Public SchoolsWard Wolff - First Weber Group RealtorsGary Wysocki - Paragon FarmsDave Worth - The Worth CompanyRobert 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

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PCBC / Foundation StaffLori Dehlinger - Executive Director

Mary Jo Monday - Director of Member Relations

Karen Schanock - Director of Programs & Events

Bill Christiansen - Director of Foundation

Kari Thompson - Business & Office Operations Director

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Portage County gift certificates make 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.

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