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Reality Shop pRovideS pRoSpectivefoR SpaSh StudentS12.06.11On December 6th, over 200 students participated in the Partners in Education (PIE) Reality Shop at Stevens Point Area High School. The Reality Shop is a financial literacy event where students put their budgeting skills into action. Before the Reality Shop opens, students are assigned an occupation, income and benefits, marital status and family. With this information, students create a monthly budget that includes housing, child care, groceries, transportation and everything else a family needs for a month.

The Reality Shop is “staffed” by area business representatives and volunteers who “sell” their services to the students. For example, realtors sell houses, car dealers sell vehicles, and insurance agents offer insurance coverage. After the event, students spent time reflecting on their experience to determine if any “conflicts” existed between the dream and reality.

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Small Business X-changewednesday, January 11, 2012 \\ 7:30 am - 8:30 ampcBc - Foundation room5501 Vern Holmes Drive | stevens point, wi 54482

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Backstage pass - iGnitethursday, January 19, 2012 \\ 5:30 pmo’so Brewing / point Brew supply3028 Village park Drive | plover, wi 54467

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pcBc - 2012 annual dinnerpresented by at&ttuesday, January 24, 2012 \\ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pmHoliday inn Hotel & convention center1001 amber avenue | stevens point, wi 54482

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MaXimize your Membershipwednesday, February 01, 2012 \\ 8:00 am - 9:30 ampcBc - Foundation room5501 Vern Holmes Drive | stevens point, wi 54482

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Business after hoursMonday, February 20, 2012 \\ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmoakridge senior Living community5626 sandpiper Drive | stevens point, wi 54481

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pcBc - 2012 Business expotuesday, March 27, 2012 \\ 11:00 am - 6:30 pmHoliday inn Hotel & convention center1001 amber avenue | stevens point, wi 54482

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STOP! That’s right – STOP! Stop doing what you’re doing and reserve your 2012 Expo booth now. The early bird discount is good until 4:30 pm Friday, January 6.

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Pass your cursor over the top of the red booths to see who has them reserved. Then, click on your available booth of choice and

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So GO. Just GO. Go ahead and reserve your booth now and enjoy the $75 early bird savings.

Questions? Call Mary Jo Monday at 715-344-1940 or email her at mmonday@portagecountybiz.com.\\\\\

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The ABR Employment Services Stevens Point and Schofield branches were recently awarded the ABR Excellence Award. The Excellence Award is given to ABR branches that exceed key measures related to client development and retention, service levels, and overall growth.

Lisa Sobczak, Stevens Point Branch Manager, was also recognized for 20 years of service.

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The Samuels Group was selected to receive a 2011 Build Wisconsin Award from the Wisconsin Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) in the General Contractor – New Construction Category. The winning entry, Green Lake County Government Center, is a project that successfully met multi-usage needs associated with housing over 30 departments, each with diverse security and technology requirements, into one new facility. Extensive planning, coordination, and quality construction management resulted in an attractive facility that serves many needs and improves operation costs and efficiencies. The Samuels Group’s commitment to sustainability and safety were also notable components of the project.

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January & February are among the winter’s coldest months, and for many, keeping up with heating bills becomes increasingly difficult. If you’re having trouble paying your bill, give Wisconsin Public Service a call.

WPS offers payment and billing options, payment arrangements and other solutions that can make paying your energy bill a little easier. Call 24-Hour Customer Service at 800-450-7260.

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River Cities Bank is pleased to announce the election of Timothy Fehrenbach to serve on its Board of Directors. Tim possesses a strong history of leadership and experience in the insurance industry that will be an asset to River Cities Bank.

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Kathy and Dale Skibba are the new owners of Bookfinders in Stevens Point. Located at 1001 Brilowski Road, Ste A, the Skibba’s hit the ground running, learning the ins & outs of the bookstore as well as the workings of the store itself. As things slow down a bit, they look

forward to expanding the list of titles in certain sections such as Children’s as well as other areas.

The Skibba’s also have a second business within the bookstore that keeps them busy. They operate a delivery and return site for JC Penney Catalog orders out of the same location as Bookfinders. With orders being placed, received and unpacked in time for Christmas, it truly has been a hectic and happy holiday season. Congratulations Kathy and Dale and welcome to the Portage County Business Council!

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A guide to more than a hundred contacts for assistance to central Wisconsin businesses is now available.

The Business Help Directory, published by Senator Lassa, lists a variety of public, private, nonprofit and educational organizations that offer services to businesses. The directory is newly updated for 2012.

An electronic version can be downloaded from Lassa’s website at www.lassa.senate.wi.gov.

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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 \\

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Winners of the Decree of Excellence Award, Ambassador of the Year Award, Small Business of the Year and the President’s Award will all be recognized during the Portage County Business Council’s Annual Dinner and Silent Auction on Tuesday, January 24.

Held at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center, the evening extravaganza promises to be exciting with a social hour with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cash bar.

Those in attendance will also have the opportunity to bid on an endless list of Silent Auction items.

The Business Council wishes to thank all businesses who have contributed.

The Business Council extends an invitation to all Business Council members and their guests to attend the Annual Dinner. Reservations are due by Wednesday, January 18 and can be made by calling the Business Council at 715-344-1940 or online.

itineRaRySocial \\ 5:30 pm - 6:50 pmComplimentary Hors d’ oeuvres, Cash Bar

Silent Auction \\ 5:30 pm - 6:50 pmA spectacular array of jewelry, artwork, travel, sports and entertainment packages

Dinner & Program \\ 6:50 pm - 8:00 pmYour choice of two mouth-watering entrees:1. Medallion of Beef and Herb Chicken Breast with a Port Wine reduction, seasonal vegetable & potato2. Garden Vegetable Marinara (fettuccini noodles tossed with broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, zucchini & marinara sauce)

Entrees also include a garden salad, freshly baked bread, dessert, coffee, tea and milk.

Awards \\ 8:00 pm - 8:30 pmPresentation of Ambassador of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Decree of Excellence, and the 2011 President’s Award Recipient – Dan Mahoney, Administrator for the Village of Plover

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holiday inn hotel & convention centeR» ReGiSteRLPC Alumni are invited to attend the 2012 Annual Meeting. Each year, the Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for LPC Alumni to reconnect to each other and the program as well as getting an update about a current community topic. This year, O'So Brewing Company is generously hosting the Annual Meeting and will provide a tour and overview of their new facility in Plover. For more information on Leadership Portage County contact Sarah at 715-344-1940 or fdn@portagecountybiz.com.\\\\\

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For questions or a contract, please contact Heather Nennig at 715-344-1940 or email her at admin@portagecountybiz.com.\\\\\

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topicoutlooK foR the MaRKetS &econoMy foR 2012presented by LouAnn Schulfer, Co-Owner of

Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals and

LPL Investment Advisor Representative

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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 2012 is likely to bring forth and why.> “Take Aways” - suggested “to do” points.

While the last few years have been highlighted with record swings in the domestic stock market returns and widely oscillating economic data, we expect 2012 will be less about the fringes and more about the middle. While volatility is likely to remain elevated, the market and its economic backdrop may begin to migrate from the extremes toward a more normalized period where investor sentiment, economic activity and the market’s direction start to move increasingly in alignment.

Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals is an independent firm, aligned with LPL Financial. LPL Financial has one of the largest and most experienced research groups among independent firms, Financial Consultants at Schulfer & Associates offer true, unbiased opinions, meaning we have no proprietary products to sell, no “parent company” ownership, no investment banking or

insurance company relationships to get in the way of true, independent and unbiased information.

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

The Portage County Business Council and Schulfer & Associates, LLC Financial Professionals are not affiliated with LPL Financial.

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendation for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing.

Alternative strategies will be discussed. Investing in alternative investments may not be suitable for all investors and involve special risks such as risk associated with leveraging the investment, potential adverse market forces, regulatory changes, potentially illiquidity. There is no assurance that the investment objective will be attained.

aBout a 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. \\\\\

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SMall BuSineSS X-chanGe01.11.12 \\ 7:30 aM - 8:30 aM

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The Portage County Business Council will present Dan Mahoney, Administrator for the Village of Plover, the 2011 President’s Award.

2011 Board President Jeff Peterson states, “Dan Mahoney was selected due to his dedication to the Portage County Business Council, the Portage County business community and

economic development of the area. Dan has been a key member of the legislative committee. He has helped lead the Council’s support of one of our member’s opportunity to secure a contract with the State of Wisconsin. Dan has been very proactive in working with the other municipalities in the community for the betterment of the group as a whole. His involvement has been very integral to the Business Council’s mission.”

Dan grew up in Menasha, WI. He graduated from St. Mary’s Central High School in 1976 and from the

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1981 with degrees in Biology, Natural Science, and Education.

Dan worked at the East Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission from 1984-1987. From 1987 to 1997 at the Portage County Planning and Zoning Department, first as an Associate Planner, then as a Senior Planner. He was responsible for providing urban area planning services and worked closely with the City of Stevens Point and the Villages of Amherst, Plover, Rosholt, and Whiting. While with Portage County Dan was responsible for writing the Village of Amherst Comprehensive Plan and for updating the Village of Plover’s Comprehensive Plan. He also wrote TIF Project Plans for Amherst and Whiting, and wrote a unified sign ordinance for the City of Stevens Point and Village of Plover. In addition, he wrote a successful DNR grant application for Whiting that resulted in the purchase of the Mainland property, which became a part of the Green Circle Trail. Dan also designed this section of the Green Circle Trail.

From 1998 to 1999 Dan was the Administrator for

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Mahoney to Receive pReSident’S awaRd

Volunteers, they are the lifeblood of any non-profit organization! For us, one of the most active and visible group of volunteers are part of the Ambassadors Club, which consists of 31 people.

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Our Ambassadors attend ribbon cutting ceremonies, grand opening celebrations, ground breakings, many meetings and Business Council and Foundation events. Members of this enthusiastic group generally lend a hand whenever they see something that needs doing!

Last year alone they gave back over 2,150 hours of volunteer time. That is truly amazing!

Many thanks to our terrific goodwill Ambassadors!\\\\\

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» ReGiSteRWhether you are a new member or an existing member ready to get involved, here is an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of your Portage County Business Councilmembership. MAXimize Your Membership is our way of quickly and easily making you aware of the many programs, services and networking opportunities available to you as a member of the Portage County Business Council. We invite you to this presentation on how to use the Business Council to MAXimize your opportunities for developing your business and gaining name recognition.

Plan to attend this 90-minute, to-the-point session. Each business represented is given the opportunity to present a brief commercial outlining what products/services you have to offer Business Council members. Join staff, Ambassadors and other Business Council members on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 8:00 am - 9:30 am in the Portage County Business Council, Foundation Room for the next MAXimize Your Membership session. > Light breakfast items & beverages provided.> No cost to attend!\\\\\

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fiGi’S \\eMily williaMSStevens Point \\ 715-384-1646 \\ emily.williams@figis.comwww.figis.comJoin Date \\ 12.22.2011

newpaGe coRpoRation \\cliff BoweRSStevens Point \\ 715-422-2043 \\ cliff.bowers@newpagecorp.comwww.newpagecorp.comJoin Date \\ 12.27.2011

QpS eMployMent GRoup \\Sal cuoMoPlover \\ 715-848-0302 \\ scuomo@qpsemployment.comwww.qpsemployment.comJoin Date \\ 11.30.2011

SheRRy Ray inSuRance aGency \\SheRRy RayWisconsin Rapids \\ 715-340-9679 \\ sray@farmersagent.comJoin Date \\ 12.06.2011

Sue fohRMan @ vita Bella \\Sue fohRManStevens Point \\ 715-342-1132 \\ sj4man@gmail.comJoin Date \\ 12.12.2011

ultRa cut & caRe, llc \\Randy & KaRen heRManPlover \\ 715-572-2897 \\ rnkherman@gmail.comwww.ultracutcare.comJoin Date \\ 12.08.2011

aBoutUltra Cut & Care (UCC) is a family-owned and operated business that started in 1992 by caring for the property of one local company (also a member of PCBC). They have since grown their business to a multitude of residential and commercial customers, with a variety of lawn maintenance needs.

UCC builds relationships with each client through open/honest communication and then cares for their property based on individual needs and expectations.

They provide a full range of landscape services, including lawn mowing, licensed fertilization/weed control, shrub and tree trimming, irrigation install/repair and snow removal/salting.

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To be a sponsor for Business Expo 2012, please contact Mary Jo Monday at mmonday@portagecountybiz.com or call her at 715-344-1940. There are new opportunities this year for sponsorships, so make sure to take full advantage of them.\\\\\

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andeRSon o’BRien1257 Main Street \\ Stevens Point715-344-0890www.andlaw.comJoin Date \\ 09.01.1976

what they have to Say \\Since 1886, we have been one of Wisconsin’s most respected law firms, with a long history of developing relationships based on integrity and trust. Today, our firm includes a team of 18 respected attorneys who are dedicated to the communities in which they live. Our attorneys actively volunteer with more than 40 area organizations, and we have supported the Portage County Business Council for the past 32 years. Our partnership with the Business Council allows us access to essential resources and provides networking opportunities in the community. Our firm and the Portage County Business Council share a mutual desire to encourage growth and stability in the Stevens Point area and help our community grow and prosper.

As we celebrate our 125th year of providing legal services, we are excited to announce the unveiling of our new logo. Moving forward we have decided to emphasize two names, “Anderson O’Brien.” Our name will continue to honor Hiram D. Anderson, Jr. and Gerald M. O’Brien. Hiram joined the firm in 1946 and remained an integral part until his passing in 2006. Jerry joined the firm in 1959 and continues his practice to this day. He served as managing partner for 38 years, during which time we grew from 5 attorneys to the 18 we have today.

We are a full-service law firm and handle many different areas of law, including accident and personal injury, business and corporate law, elder law and guardianships, estate planning and probate, employment and divorce and family law. You can expect the same dedication to quality that you have come to expect from us over the years. We look forward to working with you in 2012 and beyond.\\\\\

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. January kicks off with the letter “a”, February will feature a business that begins with “B”, and so on.

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The Portage County Business Council is seeking nominations for the 2012 Outstanding Contributions to Agriculture Award. The award is presented to an individual or organization that excels in the agriculture field, during the American Agriculture Banquet on March 12, 2012.

noMinee awaRd cRiteRia> Nominees are over age 35.> May include farmers, marketers, processors,

or individuals involved in related areas of education, government or allied industry segments of agriculture.

> Individual has furthered agriculture’s interest or development in production or marketing.

> Individual has made significant contributions in agriculture related organizations.

> Individual/organization has not received the award in the past three years.

paSt winneRS2011 \\ Dale Bowe - Wisconsin Public Service Corp.

2010 \\ Wayne Ganser, Retired - Jay-Mar, Inc.

2009 \\ Tim Pederson - Agriculture Teacher from Amherst High School

2008 \\ Dick Okray - Okray Family Farms

2007 \\ Myron Groskopp, Retired - Basic American Foods

2006 \\ Jerry Uher, Retired - Agriculture Teacher from Stevens Point Area Senior High

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Nominations will be taken for the award through Monday, February 6, 2012. All nominations are confidentially reviewed by a selection committee of the Portage County Business Council Agri-Business Committee.\\\\\

noMinationS SouGht foR outStandinG contRiButionS to aGRicultuRe awaRdThe Agri-Business Committee of the PCBC

will award up to $1,000 in scholarships at the American Agriculture Appreciation Banquet on March 12, 2012.

Application forms and a list of scholarship criteria are available at the Business Council office and online. Forms are also available at any Portage County High School Guidance office.

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2011 ScholaRShip RecipientSShane Adams \\ Plover, son of Larry & Lisa Adams

Danielle Dykes \\ Almond, daughter of Lorn & Sandra Dykes

John Kosmalski \\ Rosholt, son of Patrick & Cindy Kosmalski

Applications are due by Monday, January 30, 2012. Contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com for more info.\\\\\

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Reality ShopFrom Page 1

The event was a great experience for business representatives, educators and students. The students were surprised to find out how much things cost as well as the amount of things that are required for daily living. They also found that unexpected things in life can really wreak havoc within a budget.

And based on what they reported learning they would;

To find out more about the Reality Shop program or Partners In Education please contact Sarah O’Donnell at 715-344-1940 or at fdn@portagecountybiz.com. Two Reality Shops are currently planned in 2012, the first at Saint Peter’s Middle School on February 6th and the second at SPASH on March 6th.\\\\\

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Students Reported learning the following Cost of Maintaining a Household

How type of Job Affects Income

How Income Affects Lifestyle

Probably Not Maybe Definitely

Try Harder in School

Persue Education Beyond HS

Make Wise Financial Decisions

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the Village of Plover. He then worked at Rettler Corporation in 2000 and 2001 & at the City of Schofield in 2002. In 2003 Dan returned to the Village of Plover as Administrator. While at Plover he has been actively involved in the planning and development of the Crossroads Commons Retail Project, the Village Park at Plover Retail Project and TIF District, the Pines Corporate Centre Project and TIF District, and developed the Village of Plover/Town of Plover Intergovernmental & Revenue Sharing Agreement.

His community involvement over the years has included dedication to the Portage County Business Council, Plover Area Business Association, Red Cross Board of Directors (as past President), is a Plover Boys & Girls Club Steering Committee member, serves on the Community Parks Improvement Committee, and is a past Board Member of Centergy (Secretary) and the Stevens Point Hoops Club.

He has also served as an advisor on the Portage County Business Council/Foundation Board of Directors since 2003, been very active on the Legislative Committee and attends many of the Portage County Business Council events – often on his own time. Portage County Business Council Executive Director Lori Dehlinger says, “Dan has gone above and beyond in taking the time to provide assistance and guidance when requested. Dan and the Village of Plover have been a true partner in growing Portage County.”

Dan has been honored with the Wisconsin Rural Partner’s Inc. Shining Star Award for his work on the City of Stevens Point and Town of Plover Boundary Adjustment Agreement (the first such agreement to be approved by the State of Wisconsin) and with the 2010 Citizen of the Year Award from the Plover Area Business Association.

Dan has been married to his lovely wife Carrie for 27 years. They have two children, Erin (24) and Mark (22).

Mahoney will receive the President’s Award at the Business Council Annual Dinner - a celebration and recognition of current and past accomplishments of the Portage County Business Council. \\\\\

» ReGiSteRJoin Ignite Leadership Network for our inaugural Backstage Pass. Meet Marc & Katina, owners of O'So Brewing, enjoy a tour of their new facilities and network with other young professionals in Portage County.

Backstage Pass is meant to facilitate networking while introducing young (and young at heart) professionals to business owners in our area learning what has made them successful and why they call Portage County home. For more information on Backstage Pass or Ignite events please contact Sarah at 715-344-1940 or fdn@portagecountybiz.com.

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

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itineRaRySocial \\ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmDinner & Awards \\ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm Keynote Presenter \\ 8:15 pm - 8:45 pm

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On December 12, 2011, @1800 hosted our December Business After Hours. We had nearly 150 individuals attend the networking event. It was wonderful to see the great turn out again this month.

If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours event, please contact Karen at kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com.\\\\\

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The Business Council is pleased to announce the following 2012 Business After Hours hosts:

02.20 \\ oaKRidGe SenioR livinG coMMunity

03.26 \\ holiday inn hotel & convention centeR (as part of the 2012 Business Expo)

04.16 \\ centRal wiSconSin childRen’S MuSeuM

05.21 \\ StevenS point aRea convention & viSitoRS’ BuReau

06.18 \\ uS BanK

07.16 \\ huMane Society of poRtaGe county

08.20 \\ poRtaGe county BanK

09.17 \\ eleMent MoBile

10.15 \\ RiveR citieS BanK

11.12 \\ BeSt weSteRn ploveR hotel & confeRence centeR

12.10 \\ GRazieS italian GRill

If Business After Hours is not in your planner yet, now is the time to pencil it in! Would you like to promote your business, share ideas and make important business contacts? You can do this and more, by sponsoring a Business After Hours. It’s not too early to book for 2013.

Host businesses can promote their facility, staff and/or new products or services to over 75 area business people. Small businesses may wish to host this event at a member restaurant, larger facility, or co-sponsor the event with another Business Council member.

A host business provides the location, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres during the Business After Hours. In addition, the host business may choose to sponsor a door prize for the evening. The Business Council will assist in the invitation, marketing, registration and door prize drawing.

For more information on hosting a Business After Hours call Karen at the Business Council Office, 715-344-1940 or email at kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com. \\\\\

pencil uS in!2012 BuSineSS afteR houRS Schedule

Thursday, March 22, 2012Thursday, June 21, 2012Thursday, September 27, 2012Thursday, December 13, 2012

An opportunity is available to Business Council members wishing to play a greater role in our Women in Business Luncheons in 2012. Here’s how it works…

pReSentinG SponSoR \\ (4 Available - 1 per Event) $250 • Corporate Sponsor of the Event

• Display space with 8’ table at event

• Company logo displayed on PCBC - Women in

Business webpage (including a “link” to company

website) – placed in a prominent location

• Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker

• Insertion of promotional piece in bag

• Pre-event promotion in local print media and radio

• Company logo on all event marketing materials

including registration flyer, newsletter and event

program

• Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor on all

emails to over 1,300 member contacts

• Opportunity to provide token gift to all attendees

• Registration list of guests

• 1 complimentary ticket to event

• A company reserved table for preferential seating

at Women in Business Luncheon

tote BaG donoR \\ (3 Remain Available)Provide 150 of your own company gift bagsVerbal recognition at event as gift bag sponsor

• Insertion of promotional piece in bag

• Display space with 8’ table at event

• Company name in event program

dooR pRize SponSoR \\Provide door prize to be given away at event• Verbal recognition at event as door prize sponsor

• Company name in event program

All Women in Business events are held from 11:15 am - 1:00 pm. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity at an affordable cost. Act Fast!

Contact Karen at 715-344-1940 or email at kschanoc@portagecountybiz.com for questions or to secure your sponsorship.\\\\\

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January 201202 pcBc office closed - new year’s - public Holiday11 executive committee Meeting - 7:30 am, clifton gunderson12 ambassador club Meeting / Visits - 8:00 am, pcBc - Foundation room13 Legislative committee Meeting - 7:30 am, pcBc - Foundation room18 Board of Directors Meeting - 7:30 am, pcBc - Foundation room19 salesnet Meeting - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, pcBc - Foundation room

february 201203 Lpc alumni annual Meeting - 4:15 pm - 5:30 pm, o’so Brewing company

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executive BoardEd Spencer - President, Donaldson Company, Inc.David McHone - President Elect, Central WI Managment Services, LLCSusan Placzek - Vice President, SentryWorld Sports CenterJeff Peterson - Past President, Clifton Gunderson 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 ServiceMargo 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 of directors’ 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 nennig - administrative / Marketing assistant

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mmonday@portagecountybiz.com

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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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