C H A M B E RMay 2018

Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

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EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONTOP 5% OF GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL

STUDENTS RECOGNIZED

SAVE THE DATEMAY 9YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING MAY 11 SUCCESS FOR BREAKFAST

MAY 21BUSINESS AFTER HOURSMAY 31YOUNG PROFESSIONAL 101HAPPY HOURJUNE 5 CHAMBER GOLF OUTINGJUNE 8COFFEE & COMMERCEJUNE 20 JUNE DAIRY DAYS

Carla GoldenUnsung Hero

At the banquet on May 2nd, the Chippewa Falls Chamber honored the top 5% of the graduating seniors from the Chippewa Falls Senior High School and McDonell Central Catholic High School, and their most influential educators. The students, parents, and educators were guests at the banquet. Thank you to the Chippewa Herald and to Mid-West Family Broadcasting for recognizing these students in the paper and on-air during the month of May.

Each year an individual is recognized who makes a significant contribution to students and staff. The Unsung Hero Award this year went to Carol Golden for her years of hard work with the Southview Elementary School as a paraprofessional.

THANK YOU TO THE SPONSORS THAT MADE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE!

Gold Sponsors: Area Financial Services, Inc., Casper Foundation, Chippewa Falls Optimist Club, Chippewa Falls Rotary Club, Citizens State Bank, Dove Healthcare-Wissota Health & Regional Vent Center, Gary & Carol Gienapp, Great Northern Corporation, ITW Deltar Fastners, Mason Companies, Inc., Marshfield Clinic Chippewa Center, Nordson EDI, Royal Credit Union, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., Spectrum Industries, Inc., Spring Street Sports, Inc., TTM Technologies,W.S. Darley & Co., Wiley Law S.C.

Silver Sponsors: Community Foundation of Chippewa County, Indianhead Plating, Inc., McDonell Area Catholic Schools, Wipfli LLP, West Trophy

Bronze Sponsors: Bohl & Proulx Plumbing Inc., Chippewa Valley Family YMCA, Chippewa Valley Technicall College, Fries Financial Group-Raymond James, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital, Kids USA Learning Center, Inc., Kristo Orthodontics, Northwest Pathways to Independence, REALiving, Thaler Oil Company, Inc., Toycen Ford, WESTconsin Credit Union, Xcel Energy

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Visitor Packets 203

Visitor Walk-Ins 175

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March 2018

BUSINESS AFTER HOURSMAY 21 5-6:30PMHEYDE CENTER FOR THE ARTS3 S HIGH STREET$5 MEMBER $10 NON-MEMBERANNUAL PASS ONLY $35

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MAY 11 9:00-10:30AMCHAMBER OFFICE$15 MEMBER$20 NON-MEMBERREGISTER ONLINE

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING

There are students right now in IT classes at school ready and looking for an IT apprenticeship. Can you help them out?

Youth Apprenticeship integrates school-based and work-based learning to instruct students in employability and occupational skills in all kinds of careers. This meeting will cover all the differentapprenticeship options.

Join companies like Klinger Farm Market, Kids USA, Chippewa Manor, Toycen Ford, Collision Center, Smiles in Motion, Mason Companies, Dove Healthcare, Eau Claire Ford, Nordson EDI, and Machine Tool Camp – just to name a few.

For more information or to RSVP by May 8, email michelle@chippewachamber.org. Space is limited.

MAY 91:00-2:00PMCHAMBER OFFICE

“UNLOCKING THE PEOPLE PUZZLE””

COFFEE & COMMERCEJUNE 88-9AMCHAMBER OFFICEStop by the Chamber office and meet and mingle with fellow members over coffee and light breakfast treats. Free event!

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WEDNESDAY

Northern Wisconsin State Fair Grounds

TICKETS $6CHICKEN DINNER MUSIC KIDS AREA ROOT BEER FLOATS

Since 1970, the Chamber has celebrated the continued success of local farmers with a Farmer Appreciation Dinner. We recognize that agriculture, especially dairy farming, has

historically been the linch- pin of the Chippewa Valley economy.

GOODFOOD & FUN

First Presbyterian Church130 W. Central Street

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL 101MAY 31 4:00PMCHAMBER OFFICEThrough the Chippewa Valley Young Professionals Group, members will build their professional network, learn about area businesses and organizations, have access to leadership development and service opportunities. By extension, your business will gain exposure as business that supports community initiatives. If you or your employees (21-40) are interested in attending, contact 715-723-0332 or maranda@chippewachamber.org.

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LAKE WISSOTA GOLF & EVENTS16108 97TH AVE

Spectrum Industries is happy to welcome Brian Morrissey as a Territory Manager. Morrissey will be responsible for sales in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

The Northwestern Bank Board of Directors, Chair Darrin Senn, and President Gerald Jacobson are pleased to annouce the recent promotions of Melissa Grill and Cindy Boggess. Both employees were promoted to Officers of the bank, with Grill being added to the Senior Management Team and title of Vice President and Boggess to Assistant Vice President.

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson has named Erin Lorberter as the 2017 GM of the Year at the Americas Business Conference, covering Canada, US, Central and South America.

Highlight your business annoucement here for free! Email maranda@chippewachamber.org.

Member 2 Member News

Congratulations!

A ANDERSON JEWELERS300 N BRIDGE STREET

Ambassador Visits

MAKE IT A DAY PHOTOGRAPHY29 WEST SPRING STREET

ZANIYA MASSAGE2829 CTY HWY I

NETWORKING TIPAsk easy questions. Don’t wait around the edges of the room, waiting for someone to approach you. To get the conversation started, simply walk up to a person or a group, and say, “May I join you” or “What brings you to this event?” Don’t forget to listen intently to their replies. If you’re not a natural extrovert, you’re probably a very good listener – and listening can be an excellent way to get to know a person.

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Chair Neil Mathwig Earth Blinds, LLC

Chair ElectBen Lane Wiley Law S.C.

First Vice ChairAmy Forcier Pabst Royal Credit Union

Treasurer Jamie Leibrandt Northwestern Bank Immediate Past ChairRolly Enderes ChemCeed, LLC

Mark Broses Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.

Angela Eckman Chippewa Valley Technical College

Lindsey Everson Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company

Tom Hubbard Cedar Falls Building Systems

Sue Kern Mason Companies, Inc.

Erin Lorberter Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

John Lynn TTM Technologies

Mike Olson Micon Cinemas

Brandon Thorsness Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation

Mayor Greg Hoffman, Ex-OfficioDIR

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Mike JordanPresidentKelly KuechenmeisterAdministrative Assistant

CHAMBER STAFFMaranda MahrPrograms Director

Jackie BoosTourism DirectorMichelle FarrowMembership Coordinator

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The mission of the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve the quality of life in our community by providing leadership to coordinate, support,

and promote the business interest of our membership.

Automobile Repair & Service

Advance Auto PartsBrad’s Affordable Auto Repair, LLCChilson Chrysler Dodge Jeep LLCChippewa Auto Body & ServiceCollision Center, Inc.Dave’s Northside Service LLCEau Claire Ford Lincoln & Quick LaneMarkquart Motors Markquart ToyotaMartell Tire & Auto Service Morrie’s Chippewa Valley MazdaPaul’s Auto Service & SalesPro Tech Auto The Muffler Shop and Auto Center, LLCToycen Ford

Boat Dealers and Marine Supplies

Skeeter Boat CenterWissota Dock Zacho Sports Center

Car WashExpress MartMega HolidaySplish Splash Touchless Car Wash

Gar, Fuel, OilFuel Services - DJ’s Mart LLCQuality Propane, Inc.River Country Co-opThaler Oil Company Inc.

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