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wwwportagecountybizcom

Business on the green

THE LASTADVENTUREINTO LEADERSHIP

moving to central

wisconsin

the Active Voice


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Portage CountyBusiness Council Inc

5501 Vern Holmes DriveStevens Point WI 54482715-344-1940 wwwportagecountybizcom

Todd KuckkahnExecutive Directortkuckkahnportagecountybizcom

Karen SchanockDirector of Programs amp Eventskschanockportagecountybizcom

Kayla Rombalski Director of Talent Developmenttalentportagecountybizcom

Mereta WalkerDirector of Operations acctgportagecountybizcom

Tonya KowalskiDirector of Business Engagementtkowalskiportagecountybizcom

Angel Whitehead Marketing Communications Coordinatoradminportagecountybizcom

Portage County Business Council

PoCoBiz

Portage County Business

MEMBER

contact us


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4 tools for business successOur recent golf outing was one example of when we create opportunities for network development with the desired outcome of more partnerships in our community

5 Business on the green golf outingThe Ambassadors Club of the Portage County Business Council thanks you for your participation in our 28th Annual Business on the Green Golf Outing held Monday June 5 2017

7 your membership at workIt has been one year since we introduced our new value-based Tiered Dues membership structure The members that have joined or renewed under this new structure have enjoyed utilizing all of the select benefits they now receive

9 women in businessJoin us for our June Women in Business as guest speaker Lorraine Avery presents ldquoWomen Take Your Wings and Soarrdquo

13 W H Y J O I N I G N I T E Outside of the value that you will receive from attending these events there is a considerable cost savings in becoming a member versus paying per event

17 The last adventure into leadershipThe group spent the morning doing team building activities sharing their personal mission statements climbing to new heights at Lions Camp

18 Parnters in educationIt has been a busy spring for Partners in Education programming

C O N T E N T S DIGITAL MAGAZINE

19 regional talent summitEmployers tackled ways to bring jobs to north central Wisconsin at Thursdayrsquos Regional Talent Summit hosted by several Chambers of Commerce

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While there is a lot of conversation about talent attraction and retention based on challenging demographics business retention is another cornerstone of what we do at the Portage County Business Council (PCBC) Our recent golf outing was one example of that where we create opportunities for network development with the desired outcome of more partnerships in our community Of course fun is a big part of that particular event too

With the support of Portage County government we recently purchased a product called ldquoTools For Business Successrdquo You can find it on our websitersquos front page at wwwportagecountybizcom It is a free tool-seriously If you canrsquot find an answer on the site there is an

option to get help in the lower right hand corner or feel free to contact our office directly

There are a multitude of topics included on the main page Shop Local Start A Business Grow Your Business Hire Employees Business amp Employee Training Greening Your Business FinancingManaging Money Protect Your Business Government Requi rements MinorityWomen Veteran Youth

Entrepreneurs Agriculture Business of Art Construction Data Center Food Processing Sell Globally Green Technology Health Industry Manufactur ing RestaurantsTourism Retail and Selling To Government

The great thing about the site is we can continually submit changes and make improvements If you see something that is missing or needs improvement or a correction just let us know The other advantage is the site contains local solutions as well as regional state and national tools

One example is under the Hire Employees tab Click on the down arrow and then the green arrow by ldquoFind The Right Personrdquo A number of bulleted items appear Try ldquoHire an intern from UW Stevens Pointrdquo or ldquoHire a graduate from Mid-State Technical Collegerdquo The UWSP tab takes you to the School of Business and Economics Mid-Statersquos takes you to the ldquoTechconnectrdquo page which actually will connect you to the Tech College system database Also donrsquot forget to post your job on the PCBC website as well

The more people who interact with site and get us their feedback the better it will become for everyone It is a good launching point for our community Centergy the regional economic development engine is looking at the site as a regional resource for our entire area The more we work together regionally the better off we will all be in the long run

I also want to take this opportunity to recognize one of our employees at PCBC Karen Schanock director of programs and events is celebrating her 20th anniversary on June 9th And speaking of the golf outing Karen provides the leadership for that along with tremendous support from our Ambassadors Karen manages around 50 events every year plus is an incredible resource to her teammates Board members Ambassadors and the business community Congrats Karen and thanks for your exceptional commitment to our community

TOOLS FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS TODD KUCKKAHN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


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The Ambassadors Club of

the Portage County Business

Council thanks you for your

participation in our 28th Annual

Business on the Green Golf

Outing held Monday June 5

2017 With over 200 golfers

participating and additional

business representatives

attending the 19th Hole

Networking Dinner the event

provided a great environment to

expand contacts

Members of our AmbassadorsClub hard at work at SentryWorld amp

Stevens Point Country Club

Ministry Health Care part ofAscension Foursome ndash

Gold Sponsor

Golfers and Hole Sponsors gathered after golf for the 19th Hole

Networking Event at the HolidayInn Hotel amp Convention Center

Ambassador Dave Acaley having fun with our 19th Hole theme of

ldquoSuper Heroes of Portage Countyrdquo

Having fun at Business on the Green

Point After Pub amp Grill ndashGold Sponsor

Team Schierl Companies -Gold (2) Sponsor


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Double Gold SponsorsCliftonLarsonAllen LLPSentry Insurance

Gold SponsorsAdvanced Disposal Services MidwestAnderson OrsquoBrienBullrsquos Eye Credit UnionCH Robinson Inc Community First BankDel Monte Foods Inc Delta Dental of Wisconsin Ellis Construction Figirsquos Companies IncHausmann-Johnson Insurance Klasinski ClinicMinistry Health Care part of Ascension Point After Pub amp Grill Rettler CorporationRiver Valley Bank Schulistrsquos Custom Cabinets IncSimplicity Credit Union Skyward The Pineries Bank

Gold (2) SponsorsABR Employment ServicesAnsay amp Associates ATampTCountry Inn amp SuitesHo-Chunk Gaming NekoosaKeller Inc Knight Barry Title Services Patrsquos CARSTAR Auto BodyPoint of BeginningSecure Heritage Insurance Agency AFLAC Stevens Point BreweryTeam Schierl Companies

Hole-In-One SponsorsMark Motors Automotive Inc The Portage County Bank

Lunch Bag SponsorsEcono Lodge Inn amp SuitesMembersrsquo Advantage Credit Union

Beverage SponsorsInvestors Community Bank Mitchellrsquos Hilltop Pub amp RestaurantPointe Precision IncRegnier Consulting Group IncStone Innovations IncUS Bank

Lunch Sponsors Altmann Construction Company IncAspirusBone amp Joint ClinicCoVantage Credit UnionSteel King Industries

Putting Contest SponsorBioLife Plasma Services

Driving Range SponsorAssociated Bank

Silver SponsorsDonaldson CompanySimplicity Credit Union

Thank You to Our SupportersAdventure 212Altmann Construction Company IncAmbassadors ClubArbuckles Eatery amp PubBria Bella amp CoBig Apple BagelsBlenker CompaniesBrookdale Stevens PointBushman Electric Crane amp SignChase BankCliftonLarsonAllen LLPColdwell Banker The Real Estate Group Point Realty GroupCommercial RoofingCooper Oil CompanyCorex US LLCDigiCopyDolce Digital Imaging amp PrintingDuraclean SpecialistsEdward Jones InvestmentsExpress Employment ProfessionalsFirst Supply LLCFurniture amp ApplianceMartGamber Johnson LLCGeneral BeerGrazies Italian Grill

Ho-Chunk Gaming NekoosaHoliday Inn Hotel amp Convention CenterInvestors Community BankLandsrsquo EndLauterbach LegalLigman amp Wille CPA LLCMarshfield ClinicMcCain FoodsMid-State Technical CollegeMinistry Health Care part of AscensionMission Coffee HouseNational Wellness InstituteNotable ImpressionsNRG MediaOffice Direct InteriorsPaper City SavingsPatrsquos CARSTAR Auto BodyPoint Insurance Agency LLCPoint Title LLCPortage County GazettePortesirsquos Italian FoodsPrism Real EstateRiiser Energy R-StoresRiver Cities BankRockmanrsquos CateringSentryWorld Shulferrsquos Sprinklers Landscaping amp Garden CenterSkywardSlumberland FurnitureStar Business MachinesStevens Point Country ClubTeam Schierl CompaniesThe Bottle StopUS Bank Home Mortgage ndash Jake HeyrothWAOW-TV9Wisconsin River Golf Club

Thank you to our Diamond Sponsors


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no employee count bull online ads bull free event tickets bull increased visibility bull enhanced listings bull legislative voice bull invitations to exclusive events bull early sponsorship opportunities bull free additional locations bull executive-level network development bull access to community business leaders bull no employee count bull online ads bull free event tickets bull increased visibility bull enhanced listings bull legislative voice bull

invitations to exclusive events bull early sponsorship opportunities bull free additional locations bull executive-level network development bull access to community business leaders bull no employee count bull online ads bull free event tickets bull increased visibility bull

enhanced listings bull legislative voice bull invitations to exclusive events bull early sponsorship opportunities bull free additional locations bull executive-level network development bull access to community business leaders bull no employee count bull online ads bull free event tickets

bull increased visibility bull enhanced listings bull legislative voice bull invitations to exclusive events bull early sponsorship opportunities bull free additional locations bull executive-level network development bull access to community business leaders bull no employee count bull online ads bull

free event tickets bull increased visibility bull enhanced listings bull legislative voice bull invitations to exclusive events bull early sponsorship

30 Free tickets to Wines of the World and Annual Dinner

were given to members

8 Businesses have added

additional entitieslocations with full

benefits at no additional charge

YOUR MEMBERSHIP

AT WORK

Want more information on how your business can make the switch to Tiered Dues Contact Tonya Kowalski at 715-344-1940 or tkowalskiportagecountybizcom

It has been one year since we introduced our new value-based Tiered Dues membership structure The members that have joined or renewed under this new structure have enjoyed utilizing all of the select benefits they now receive The proof is in the numbers


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wonrsquot get much done

61417 730AM - 830AMPCBC FOUNDATION ROOM NO COST TO ATTEND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST IS INCLUDEDWhat 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 While there is no cost to attend the value of the information may be priceless

TOPIC ldquoCYBERSECURITY IN THE NEWSrdquo About the Program Leave this X-Change with a greater understanding of the threats and ways to protect yourself from cyber security threats you may be encountering daily

Key Points of Programbull Cybersecurity in The Newso Ransomware and preventiono Ransomware and recoveryo Keeping Systems Updated

About our Presenter Craig Haydock is a recent Masterrsquos degree graduate of Boston University with a Masterrsquos of Science in Computer Information Systems Security and Networking With eleven years of experience in systems operations Mr Haydock is an expert in any

type of operating environment be it Microsoft IOS or Linux and how to secure them He will speak from his experience along with industry trends and updates

Special THANK YOU to Wildcard Corp for its sponsorship of this program

For questions on this X-Change please contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or

kschanockportagecountybizcom

REGISTER HERE

Business Hours after

NO COST TO ATTENDEnjoy complimentary hot and cold hors drsquooeuvres prepared by Bistro 212 refreshments including beer from the Stevens Point Brewery and wine from Sunset Point Winery door prizes including a shredder giveaway and a 5050 raffle

COLLECTION OF CANNED ITEMS Please help out and bring canned items to the event All items will be donated to Operation Bootstrap Thank you in advance

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 drsquooeuvres 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 Schanock at 715-344-1940 or email atkschanockportagecountybizcom to book the month you are interested in

RSVP by Friday june 16 2017Click Here to register online

Click Here for map

MONDAY JUNE 19TH 500 PM - 700 PM

Hosted By

(Formerly known as Krebs Business Machines)3709 Patch Street Stevens Point WI 54481


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1115AM to 100PM

SentryWorld Grand Hall 601 N Michigan Avenue Stevens Point

CLICK HERE TO REGISTERJoin us for our June Women in Business as guest speaker Lorraine Avery presents ldquoWomen Take Your Wings and Soarrdquo

About the program Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone but you can begin and should prepare your WINGS TO SOAR Motivational speaker Lorraine Avery will provide insight and motivation for all attendees of this event by using her own life experi-ences and teaching This is a great time for women to support and give back by teaching mentoring and sponsoring others ldquoEach One Teaches Onerdquo Women become a bridge to ldquoLead One and Teach Onerdquo Itrsquos okay to become the ldquoStarrdquo in your own life You donrsquot need to wait for permission

What to expect at the Women in Business event

- Interactive discussion on lead-ership and building your wings for success

- Learn to soar Soar meaning and how do you get ready

- Learn whether you are an influ-encer or are influenced

- Learn whether you lead or follow

About our Speaker Lorraine Avery has made her mark as one of our communities most respected and influential leaders

She is a recent retiree and former Senior Vice President Diversity and Inclusion Consultant of Associated Bank She has been involved in many charitable endeavors and spent countless hours volunteering her time to better Portage County Lorraine has been a trusted Portage County Business Council Board of Director and has been an integral part of the Councilrsquos Executive Committee and Business Engagement Committee She has been recognized in her profession as a pioneer in diverse positions

In 2014 Lorraine received the Tina Peters Dedicated Service Award This is one of the highest honors a person can receive from United Way of Portage County It is presented to an individual that has shown exem-plary passion and compassion to the residents of Portage County

She has received honors of Women of the Year from the National Association of Professional Women and the International Womenrsquos Leadership Association In addition she was named Professional of the Year in Customer Service by Whorsquos Who Worldwide and selected by the University of Wisconsin as Best of the Brightest She also received the Presidentrsquos Award at the Portage County Business Councilrsquos Annual Dinner in February 2017

Special thanks to our Media Sponsor Midwest Communications Radio Group

W O M E N I N B U S I N E S S THURSDAY JUNE 22 2017

Presented by

Mark Your Calendars for these future Women in Business Events

Thursday September 21 2017To be held at

Stevens Point Country ClubPresented by Berkshire Hathaway Travel

Protection

Thursday December 14 2017To be held at holiday inn hotel

amp convention centerPresented by

CoVantage Credit Union

For questions contact Karen Schanock at 715-344-1940 or kschanockportagecountybizcom

Guest SpeakerLORRAINE AVERY

womenIN

BUSINESS


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WOW Where has the time gone Just 9 months ago my husband and I moved to this area and began a new adventure So far I have survived my 1st winter in Wisconsin and I have officially survived my first tax season in Wisconsin thanks to my new friends at Ligman amp Wille I am breathing a sigh of relief on both counts

For those of you that donrsquot know me my name is Mereta Walker I am the Director of Operations for the Portage County Business Council I have been in this position since the end of November and I have the privilege of working with some awesome people Being new to the area I count it a blessing to have had such a wonderful Welcome Committee to introduce me to all that this area has to offer

And there is a lot to take in

bull First of all I get the privilege of enjoying all 4 seasons In Florida

there are really only 2 hot and hotter Watching the foliage this past fall was cool (I had not seen that in a long time) The first snow came in October and I was so excited Winter started and I soon learned that having a garage was great but I also needed an automatic car starter I was running outside each day to start my car while all my coworkers pushed their start buttons from the warmth of the office

bull Second food I have basically gotten a crash course in all the great places to eat As in the south food is a great way to build relationships I have taken advantage of every opportunity to eat food from local restaurants with new friends I still have a list of

places to try but I have had some of the best cannolis cheese curds custard potato chips and of course fried fish

bull Third I have been learning about the history of the area and I am impressed by the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that underpins the business environment here Companies like Sentry Insurance and Skyward prove that great ideas are continuing to become great companies

bull Fourth great places to shop It feels good to have all my shopping needs and preferences present in the community that I live and work in

bull Fifth continuing to explore the community to discover the treasures this area has to offer Always nice to have a lot of things to do and see I am going to have to pace myself On my list though is Business on the Green Taste of the Town and anything that includes time at the beach I mean lake

However the best part of moving to this area is hands down the people I have met At this point there are too many to name but letrsquos just say I have new friends that love butterflies football food and God That makes me happy I consider it an honor to be here with you all working to make this area the best place to live work and play

moving to central wisocnsin INSIGHT MERETA WALKER


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ldquoI am delighted to join the talented leadership team of Aspirus and the dedicated and compassionate crew

already in place in Stevens Pointrdquo

Robert Smith has joined the senior leadership team of Aspirus Stevens Point Clinic as Vice President Smith is responsible for the development and oversight of high quality and cost effective integrated programs that are designed to meet the needs of patients and the Stevens Point community

Smith comes to Aspirus with over 23 years of experience in clinical and administrative leadership for the Marshfield Clinic and Saint Josephrsquos Hospital in Marshfield Most recently he served as the clinicrsquos District Administrator and led a staff of 250 including 140 providers

He holds a masterrsquos degree in Business Administration from Lakeland College and a bachelorrsquos degree in Nursing from the University of WisconsinndashEau Claire He also earned a Green-Belt Certification in Process Improvement Basics

Due to rapid growth in recent years the Aspirus Stevens Point Clinic is more than doubling in size with the construction of a 40000-square-foot two-story addition to provide space for walk-in specialty and 247 emergency services as well as future space for expanded services The clinic currently offers primary care and walk-in care as well as select specialty care such as orthopedics GI oncology and more

ldquoI am delighted to join the talented leadership team of Aspirus and the dedicated and compassionate crew already in place in Stevens Pointrdquo

said Smith ldquoIt will be exciting to help lead Aspirus throughout our expansion projectrdquo

ldquoRobert dedicated his professional life to health care and we couldnrsquot be more thrilled hersquos going to lead our team in Stevens Pointrdquo said Aspirus Wausau Hospital President Darrell Lentz ldquoHis

experience and dynamic leadership skills will provide tremendous value as we continue to grow our services to meet the health care needs of the Stevens Point communityrdquo

Smith served as President and as a member of the board of the Wisconsin Surgery Center Association and as a volunteer for the Marshfield Magic gymnastics club

The Aspirus Stevens Point Clinic anticipates adding an additional 50 jobs once the new addition is complete and fully occupied in 2018

ASPIRUS STEVENS POINT WELCOMES NEW VICE PRESIDENT

Investors Community Bank names new Ag Banking Officer

Scott Schroeter has been named Agricultural Banking Officer at Investors Community Bank In his new role Schroeter is responsible for forming agricultural banking relationships with new customers growing exist ing customer relationships and developing other agricultural banking opportunities Hersquoll also share different types of lending and credit options with customers and analyze credit information

Schroeter holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Lakeland College and a Master of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior from Silver Lake College He has worked at Investors Community Bank for 15 years and previously held several positions in the credit department including Ag Credit Analyst Ag Credit Analyst II Ag Credit Manager Portfolio Manager and Senior Portfolio Manager Prior to joining Investors Community Bank he also worked as a Portfolio Manager at another bank

Schroeter volunteers as a teacher for Junior Achievement and an officer on the council of Manitowoc Cooperative Ministry He was raised on a dairy farm and was a Dairy Farm Manager for six years after graduating college He resides in Manitowoc with his wife Jenny and their daughter

Investors Community Bank a wholly-owned subsidiary of County Bancorp Inc is committed to serving the financial needs of businesses farmers and families in our communities For details visit wwwInvestorsCommunityBankcom


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Ambassadors

The Ambassadors Club celebrated the opening of the new Trek Bicycle Store 5370 Hwy 10E Stevens Point with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 19th

To help celebrate the new The Store Team Schierl Companies members of our Ambassadors Club and PCBC staff took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 22nd The Store is located at 1011 Post Road in Plover

Bria Bella amp Co held its ribbon cutting on May 31st and PCBC staff and mem-bers of our Ambassadors Club were honored to be a part of the celebration Congratulations to owner Tara Manzke Bria Bella amp Co is located in downtown Stevens Point at 925 Main Street

howTheirSupport

Members of our Ambassadors Club and PCBC staff attended the ribbon cutting ceremony on May 10th to celebrate the grand opening of the new fitness center at Pacelli High School


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For only $50 your Ignite Leadership Network of Portage County membership will provide you with the opportunity to visit local businesses and talk with the entrepreneurs who have built them meet and network with your peers as well as business leaders in the county and get involved in your community

Outside of the value that you will receive from attending these events there is a considerable cost savings in becoming a member versus paying per event If you were to attend each event without obtaining a membership the cost would be more than $200

For EmployersWhy is it so important for Portage County employers to support Ignite Here are the top five reasons

bull Employee Loyalty As employees feel more attached to an area through community involvement they are more likely to stay in the area and with the same employer

bull Recruitment Networking with current members can enrich the recruitment pool with leadership skills and other desirable traits

bull Increase Knowledge Base Access to new ideas and resources can help your business become a stronger company internally and in the eyes of the surrounding area

bull Know the Human Resources Available Companies have the opportunity to meet and network with the next generation of employees and be able to realistically gauge those who will be advancing in their careers

bull Peer-to-Peer Marketing Members discuss where they work and what they do with each other at Ignite events This is a way for other professionals to learn about your company from current employees

VISIT US ONLINE

Ignite Backstage Pass to Monarch Aerial Yoga and Dance

Ignite Mix amp Mingle Levitt AMP Stevens Point

Music Series

Thursday June 15530 PM - 730 PM

Join Ignite at Pfiffner Park for LEVITT AMP The

Pat Watter Band will be performing at 6pm

LIVE Bands every Thursday

Volunteer with Ignite atthe MREA Energy Fair

Saturday June 171100AM - 200PM200PM - 500PM

Have fun in the sun at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association Energy Fair and

help bartend at the event with Ignite

Ignite Summer Pop-Up Picnic

Sunday July 161130AM - 230PM

Join Ignite for a pop-up picnic at the Stevens Point Sculpture Park Wersquoll be in the park at an undisclosed location and yoursquoll have to

find usMORE DETAILS ON THE WAY

WHY JOIN IGNITE


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Karen Schanock Director of Programs amp Events for the Portage County Business Council is celebrating her 20th Anniversary with the organization on June 9th 2017

Karen recalls that on her very first day back in 1997 she worked the chamberrsquos golf outing That event currently called ldquoBusiness on the Greenrdquo is now planned organized and facilitated by Ms Schanock The 2017 Business on the Green was held on June 5th and was a great success due in large part to Karenrsquos tireless efforts

In addition to Business on the Green Karen heads up countless other events and programs for the Business Council throughout the year Anyone that has attended a Business After Hours Business X-Change SalesNet Lunch Wines of the World Women in Business Luncheon Annual Dinner American

Agricultural Appreciation Banquet Ag Tour Annual Dinner Awards or Creative Excellence Awards Breakfast has enjoyed the quality and professionalism of Karenrsquos work

Ms Schanock also is the leader of the Ambassadorrsquos Club The Ambassadors are the good will arm of the Portage County Business Council They are an extremely active group in the community From visiting new businesses

and members to attending ribbon cuttings and ground breakings to ringing bells for Salvation Army the Ambassadors are continually out and about making a difference- and Karen organizes it all

Besides being an excellent employee Karen is also a great person She is kind patient compassionate and has a smile that makes everyonersquos day just a little brighter

Karen is a native of Stevens Point and when she is not at the office you will find her enjoying local restaurants and entertainment and spending time with her family friends and dog- Holly

The staff at Portage County Business Council understand how very fortunate they are to have Karen on board and wish to congratulate her on these twenty amazing years Next time you see Karen be sure to congratulate her as well

Karen Schanock Celebrates20 Years with PortageCounty Business Council NEWSROOM


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C A P S E R V I C E S P A R T N E R A N D C L I E N T R E C O G N I Z E D

CAP Services received the 2017 Governorrsquos Award for Excellence in Community Action during the Wisconsin Community Action Program Association (WISCAP) annual meeting Tuesday May 23 in Madison

The award is presented annually to a program that characterizes the spirit of community action especially programs that help eliminate poverty and give families hope CAP was chosen from nominations submitted to Wisconsinrsquos Department on Children and Families (DCF) by a joint committee of DCF and Governorrsquos Office staff

CAP was selected for its success in using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to expand affordable housing options in rural communities in the state CAP has completed 21 LIHTC projects focused on senior citizens and families in 11 rural counties across the state CAPrsquos housing has an average occupancy rate of 97 percent and has allowed seniors who are no longer able or want to live in single-family housing to stay in their home communities while also staying active and connected CAP utilized other funds to rehabilitate housing sold by seniors to help communities increase available housing stock for families especially those with children

ldquoStable housing is essential to the wellbeing of children and familiesrdquo said Mary Patoka CAPrsquos president and CEO ldquoAs housing costs have increased dramatically in all areas of Wisconsin CAPrsquos portfolio of over 750 rental units has provided options of decent and affordable housing to manyrdquo

WISCAP the statersquos community action trade association also recognized others during this event Spectra Print of Stevens Point was named WISCAPrsquos Outstanding Friend of Community Action CAP Services nominated Spectra Print for its deep commitment to the community and its significant in-kind contribution of print materials not only for CAP Services but for the local United Way and many other nonprofits in the community

Alice Griffin Appleton received this yearrsquos Self-Sufficiency Award from WISCAP Griffin is a single mother of five who worked successfully with CAPrsquos recently sunsetted Project TEAM family mentoring program to achieve her goals of finding a job closer to home refinancing her home and getting her finances under control

CAP Services Inc is a private nonprofit community action agency that has been advancing social and economic justice for people and communities in Marquette Outagamie Portage Waupaca and Waushara counties since 1966

Last year CAP programs reached nearly 2500 households with over 9100 members Those services resulted in people getting better jobs securing more reliable transportation to get to work accessing affordable housing starting and expanding businesses finding safe shelter and emotional support strengthening their families and so much more

SentryWorld named one of top public courses in US

SentryWorld Golf Course was ranked 34th in a listing of Americarsquos Greatest Public Golf Courses that recently appears in Golf Digest magazine

Itrsquos the first time the course located next to SentryWorld at 601 N Michigan Ave was named in the survey

ldquoWe are extremely proud of what wersquove created here at SentryWorld and are excited to have received this honor from Golf Digestrdquo said SentryWorld General Manager Mike James in a news release ldquoThe season has just started and this is a sure sign that 2017 will be one of our best years yetrdquo

In all nine Wisconsin golf courses were named to the list Among them SentryWorld was fourth highest Golf Digest has printed its list of the top 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses every other year since 2003

SentryWorld has been recognized on a number of occasions When the course opened in 1984 it won Golf Digestrsquos first-ever Best New Public award and is currently ranked fifth in their Best in State category for Wisconsin Other recent awards include

Ranked 78 in Golfrsquos 2017 ldquoTop 100 Courses You Can Playrdquo

Ranked 2 in Golfrsquos ldquoMost Anticipated New Courses of 2015rdquo

Ranked 4 in Golfrsquos 2017 ldquoBest Golf Courses You Can Play in Wisconsinrdquo

Ranked 6 in Golfweekrsquos 2017 ldquoBest Courses You Can Play in Wisconsinrdquo

SentryWorld is now open for the 2017 season and for the first time offers a caddie service for golfers For more information please visit wwwsentryworldcom

httpwwwstevenspointjournalcomstorynewslocal20170607sentryworld-n a m e d - o n e - t o p - p u b l i c - c o u r s e s -u-s376866001


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It is a leaderrsquos role to accomplish organizational transformation and create a thriving enterprise in which politics unhealthy conflict and confusion are minimized so that morale customer focus productivity and employee turnover are affected in positive ways But for both leaders and employees knowing ldquowhat to dordquo is not enough learning ldquohow to dordquo makes the difference This can require new knowledge and a new approach to ensure a solid understanding of direction and strategy as well as to develop skills in areas like communication finance marketing technology and safety

We Can Help When the Stakes are High

The philosophy of Mid-State Technical College Workforce Solutions is to support both the employees and leaders of your business to remove barriers increase efficiencies reduce wastes enhance skills boost motivation promote collaboration and provide meaningful insight into what is actually going on in your organization Through customized workforce development programs and immediately relevant hands-on training we can assist in your efforts to create a stronger more profitable and healthy business in which owners leaders workers suppliers customers and communities all benefit Our success is linked to your success

Businesses are investing at higher and faster rates in developing their workforce because they recognize that a capable and engaged workforce enables employees to be focused on the direction and

strategy of the business to seek and suggest ideas for improvement and efficiency develop competencies that allow them to advance within the company and nurtures feelings of ownership and commitment to success The competent workforce becomes the foundation for growth and competitive advantage in strong and healthy organizations and the regional economy

As your business identifies gaps in your workforce finding the resources to support your efforts to close those gaps becomes critical For the vast majority of employers especially those with fewer than 500 employees internal resources have always been limited While larger employers used to be able to strategically shift internal functional experts to address organizational health more recently organizations of all sizes have become lean and focused solely on the core competencies needed to deliver their product or service

The Right Resources at the Right Time

Mid-State Technical College Workforce Solutions can help analyze your current state assist in identification of shortfalls and provide practical made-to-order options for your business to fill those development gaps It is true that one of our core businesses is helping people learn new skills by providing technical education and associate degree programs that prepare students to either enter the workforce or transfer to other colleges and universities to earn a 4-year degree However another core business initiative to which we are newly and fully

dedicated is working with our local employer base to develop custom workshops sessions and classes to provide specific technical and strategic just-in-time training that is needed to develop and retain a highly skilled pool of talent

Mid-State Technical College Workforce Solutions is committed to collaborating with local business and industry to become a vital resource and responsive partner by assembling a team of professional subject matter experts who can deliver a wide array of high-quality experiences and dynamic learning opportunities related to many of the areas that can help your business turn the ldquowhat to dordquo into the ldquohow to dordquo We can also provide skilled technical assistance to facilitate change or work through specific project needs The Mid-State Technical College Workforce Solutions initiative is designed to support you our business and industry partners to recruit develop and retain a workforce that can serve confidently with both the competence to do the work and the motivation to do it well

In order to assist us as we develop our menu of standard offerings as well as to connect with us regarding your specific organizational needs please take 5 to 10 minutes to complete this NEEDS ASSESSMENT Please let us know what we can do and how you would like us to be involved in helping to make your business stronger

Please contact Heather Grys-Luecht or 7154225426 for any questions

MID-STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE IS COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS


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On Thursday May 18 the LPC class of 2016-17 concluded with a closing retreat at Wisconsin Lions Camp in Rosholt The group spent the morning doing team building activities sharing their personal mission statements climbing to new heights on the Lions Camp climbing tower and closing out a five-session instruction on Mindset from Wendy Mitch

Following the dayrsquos activities a graduation ceremony was held While it wasnrsquot quite the summer weather we were hoping for a good time was still had by all LPC participants and their guests enjoyed a picnic-style dinner Each graduating participant was recognized for their accomplishment and a fun game of Kahoot (wwwkahootcom) was played recapping the yearrsquos activities

Special thanks to our hosts at Lions Camp Andrea Yenter and her staff the LPC Alumni Committee and the LPC Class of 2016-17 graduates and their guests

2016-2017 Participants

Britney AlmquistBullrsquos Eye Credit Union

Morgan AndersonUW-Stevens Point

Katie BembenekPortage County Agingamp Disability Resource Center

Eva DonohooUW-Stevens Point

Dave DrozdCentral Wisconsin Airport

Tom FishRiver Cities Bank

Kelly GardnerDelta Dental of Wisconsin

Becca GreeningDelta Dental of Wisconsin

Derek HeikkinenNorth Central Wisconsin Workforce Development Board

Amy JahnkeAnderson OrsquoBrien

Tom JohnsonFigirsquos Companies Inc

Jamie KienerJusticeworks Ltd

Spencer KohnenPaper City Savings

Andy KruitWaupaca Foundry Inc

Nadene MillerGreat Lakes EducationalLoan Services

Tama NiemiABR Employment Services

Dan RosenowSentry Insurance

Lisa SchaufenbuelUW-Stevens Point

Sara TottenStevens Point Area PublicSchool District

Amy WavrunekSentry Insurance

Jason WilatoskiEllis Construction

Julie Ann WrobelSentry Insurance

Randy ZietlowCommunity First Bank

T H E L A S T A D V E N T U R E I N T O L E A D E R S H I P LEADERSHIP PORTAGE COUNTY FINAL RETREAT amp GRADUATION


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It has been a busy spring for Partners in Education programming

Most recently PIE hosted mock interviews for 8th grade students at Ben Franklin Jr High School Participating students were part of Art Greco and Kate Kasterrsquos College and Career Readiness course 35 students were paired with 35 business representatives and asked general interview questions The students had the opportunity to hear feedback on their interviewing skills and gain real-world practical advice from the interviewers Kayla Rombalski PCBCrsquos Director of Talent Development stated ldquoPartners in Education programming like these mock interviews provide a unique opportunity for area business representatives to interact with the future workforce allowing Portage Countyrsquos business community to take a hands-on role in the education of potential future employees Many of the interviewers were incredibly impressed by the professionalism and caliber of these 8th grade studentsrdquo

In addition to the mock interviews PIE arranged for classroom speakers to visit the 8th grade class as well Reality Shops were held for Rosholt High School Tomorrow River (Amherst) High School and SPASH The Reality Shop experience gives students experience in balancing a budget and prepares them for the experiences they may have after college or post-secondary goals Using an assigned salary based on their career aspirations students make choices to complete their monthly budget Some students find themselves divorced some are married and many have children Budgeting within those unique life situations opens students eyes to the importance of making wise fiscal decisions early in life

Special thanks to all who volunteered at PIErsquos spring programs We could not impact students without your dedication and support Thank you

what a year for partners in education TALENT DEVELOPMENT


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Employers tackled ways to bring jobs to north central Wisconsin Thursdayrsquos Regional Talent Summit hosted by several Chambers of Commerce

Wausau Marshfield Merrill and Portage County Chambers of Commerce partnered to help 225 attendees learn how to grow their businesses while discovering new ways to both attract and keep employers in the north central Wisconsin area

Edward E Gordon of Imperial Consulting Corporation was the keynote speaker and said one problem Wisconsin faces is filling about 200000 vacant jobs

ldquoUnless this region of the state improves its job preparation and educational programs people will leave Other parts of the state are already doing this and other states around all are reinventing the talent creation systemrdquo Gordon said

Leaders of the local chambers agree the program is only the first step in expanding the local workforce

ldquoDifference communities have different needs so wersquore trying to find those overreaching similarities and work on those things togetherrdquo said Dave Eckmann President of the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce

Eckmann adds that the initiatives coming forward are allowing the chambers a chance to collaborate and understand how to address the workforce problem in north central Wisconsin

By Maria Szatkowski featured story from httpwwwwsawcomcontentnewsRegional-Talent-Summit-424359883html

LOCAL EMPLOYERS COMBAT WORKFORCE DEFICIT TALENT DEVELOPMENT

ldquoWhat an experience The history and pride I felt as we learned about our great county is something I will always cherish And now I am out there exploring and sharing it with othersrdquo -Tama Niemi ABR Employment Services class of 2017

WE are taking apPlications for 2017-2018Leadership Portage County class

CULTIVATING LEADERS FOR A CONNECTED COMMUNITY

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12 Business X-Change 730AM PCBC Office

16 Ignite Summer Pop-Up Picnic 1130AM Sculpture Park 17 Business After Hours 500 PM Stevens Point Country Club

20 SalesNet 1145AM PCBC Office

Purchasing Portage County gift certificates continues to be a successful way to ldquoBuy Localrdquo

Portage County gift certificates make great gifts Gift cer-tificates can be purchased at most area banks credit unions the Convention and Visitors Bureau or at our office They can

be used at most businesses with a Portage County address and are available in denominations of $5 $10 $20 $25 $50 amp

$100

The PCBC would like to thank everyone who participates for helping make the program successful We would also like to thank BMO Harris Bank for their financial support of the

gift certificate program

PORTAGE COUNTY GIFT CERTIFICATES

Did you know you could post job openings events and press releases on your membership login

ASK US HOW TO ACCESS YOUR LOGIN

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Check out member Job postings HERE

For questions on advertisingplease contact Angel at

715-344-1940 oradminportagecountybizcom

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15 Ignite Mix amp Mingle Levitt AMP Series 530PM - 730PM Pfiffner Pioneer Park

17 Volunteer with Ignite at the MREA Energy Fair 1100AM - 200 PM and 200PM - 500PM

19 Business After Hours 500PM Star Business Machines

22 Women In Business Luncheon 1115AM SentryWorld Grand Hall

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Portage CountyBusiness Council Inc

5501 Vern Holmes DriveStevens Point WI 54482715-344-1940 wwwportagecountybizcom

Todd KuckkahnExecutive Directortkuckkahnportagecountybizcom

Karen SchanockDirector of Programs amp Eventskschanockportagecountybizcom

Kayla Rombalski Director of Talent Developmenttalentportagecountybizcom

Mereta WalkerDirector of Operations acctgportagecountybizcom

Tonya KowalskiDirector of Business Engagementtkowalskiportagecountybizcom

Angel Whitehead Marketing Communications Coordinatoradminportagecountybizcom

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