Wheelers Chevrolet GMC - Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce

Wheelers Chevrolet GMC
March 2014 Volume 27 Number 3
Recognized as MACCI’s Firm of the Year
Founded in 1964 by Dan W. Wheeler, Wheelers continues to grow. Celebrating 50 years
in business, Wheelers started as a single point Chevrolet dealership and then purchased
Crown Oldsmobile, Cadillac and Pontiac in 1995. In 2005, Wheelers purchased the GMC
franchise from Mid-State Truck Service and solidified their standing as being Marshfield’s
GM dealership. Growth on Marshfield’s southside continued with their new Auto Body
and Collision Center, and in July of 2011, Wheelers Auto Repair and Tire Center opened
on Marshfield’s northside to better serve the community. Most recently Wheelers acquired
a dealership in Medford and now has a physical presence there to serve an even greater
number of customers.
The Wheeler family is very involved in Marshfield and the surrounding communities.
Giving back to the Central Wisconsin State Fair, Whitetails Unlimited, Marshfield High
School’s, “how to buy a car” class, Gary Varsho and Chevy Youth Baseball, Hewitt Area
Recreation Department’s Youth Baseball, Marshfield Middle School Youth Soceer, Columbus Catholic Youth Soceer, National Wild Turkey Federation and Dairyfest, to name a few.
Business
Briefs Shared
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Wheelers’ most noteworthy accomplishments is being one of only 202 woman-owned
General Motors (GM) dealers in the nation and one of only nine GM dealers in Wisconsin.
Join us on Thursday, April 3 at Hotel Marshfield to celebrate with the Wheeler family, Ann,
Mary Jo and Dan, as we recognize them as MACCI’s 2014 Firm of the Year.
Thank you, for your commitment to the greater Marshfield area, and congratulations on
your milestone business anniversary!
Welcome New
Members
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New Board
Members
Welcomed
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Welcome New Members
Knight Barry Title Group is
Wisconsin’s largest title agent and one of
the State’s oldest companies. For nearly 160
years, they have provided title and closing
services to property owners throughout
Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Michigan. Marshfield’s office is located at 601
South Central Avenue, Suite #100 and Mary
Domanico is the Branch Manager. Knight
Barry Title Group’s contact info is
715-898-1115, fax 715-257-4038 or email
maryd@knightbarry.com. For
additional services on how Knight Barry
Title Group may assist you log on to www.
knightbarry.com.
MACCI is pleased to welcome Diane
Kramer as an Associate Member. Diane
owned and operated a business for many
years and after retiring last year, looks
forward to her involvement in the MACCI
organization. Diane’s contact info is
715-884-2015 or email her at
diane1kramer@gmail.com.
The Business News is a monthly
publication that prints to keep the Central
Wisconsin area business people informed
and “in the news”. Tom Verboncouer is the
Associate Publisher/General Manager and
his contact info is 920-639-7799 or email
him at tomverb@thebusinessnewsonline.
com. Log on to their website at www.thebusinessnewsonline.com to stay informed.
Business Briefs
Congratulations, PreventionGenetics! A pioneer in genetic diagnostics, Pre-
ventionGenetics has reached a new height
in their 10th year with the addition of its
1000th gene to its test menu. The company
founded in 2004 by Dr. James Weber, PhD,
offers clinical testing for genes associated
with inherited disorders. The company
located in Marshfield, has grown steadily
over the past 10 years constantly enhancing
their comprehensive test menu, while maintaining the lowest prices in the domestic
market. PreventionGenetics located in the
Marshfield Mill Creek Business Park at
3800 South Business Park Avenue and the
telephone number is 715-387-0484.
The Boson Company, Inc. of
Marshfield was recently recognized for
the construction of the PreventionGenetics
Corporate Headquarters and Laboratory
facility. The editors and publisher of The
Daily Reporter newspaper have selected
PreventionGenetics as one of the Top Projects of 2013 in the State of Wisconsin. The
state-of-the art 53,000 square foot building
is home to the research, testing, laboratory
and administrative operations.
This is the third time The Boson Company
has been recognized as the builder of one
of Wisconsin’s Top Projects, and will be
honored at an awards ceremony in Milwaukee this May.
Congratulations!
Premier Printing Celebrating 10
Years in Business!
Happy 10th Anniversary to Branden
Bodendorfer, Ben Bauer and their talented
team at Premier Printing! Located at 2500
East 5th Street in Marshfield, these entrepreneurs continue to do great things. The
business telephone number is
715-486-0603.
Ministry Names
New Vice President
Robin Kretschman has joined Ministry
Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield as
Vice President of Patient Care Services.
As VP, Robin is responsible for all nursing
units, Ministry Saint Joseph’s Children’s
Hospital, perioperative services, and emergency and trauma services. Welcome!
Associated Bank locations in
Central and Northern Wisconsin
collectively raised $1,259 for breast cancer
prevention through Marshfield Clinic’s
Pink Ribbon Campaign for the Catherine
Fonti Breast Cancer Angel Fund. This is the
second year Associated participated in selling pink ribbons to customers. This winter’s
donation helped create awareness for breast
cancer prevention and further demonstrated Associated’s strong commitment to
women’s health.
In 2012, Associated Bank donated $250,000
to Marshfield Clinic for its Mobile Mammogram Unit.
Pictured are Associated Bank
colleagues presenting the check.
Thank you for calling Marshfield home!
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Forward Financial Bank Grows Commercial Banking Team
Forward Financial Bank has added two members to the Commercial Banking team serving the greater
Marshfield area. Jessica Frahm and Chad Hoerman join Dave Krause in providing banking services to the
businesses in Marshfield and the surrounding communities.
Jessica, AVP & Commercial Lender has been with Forward Financial Bank for 13 years.
She has developed extensive knowledge by working as a loan assistant and most recently
as the primary Mortgage lender serving the area. She is a graduate of Leadership Marshfield and is active in the Athens community.
Chad, Commercial Banker has been with Forward Financial Bank for
three years as a Credit Analyst reviewing the supporting loan
documentation and helping the primary lender determine the credit worthiness of potential borrowers. Hoerman holds a Bachelors
Degree in Finance and is active in the community in various sports
leagues.
Congratulations, Jessica and Chad!
Forward Financial Bank currently has offices in Colby, Greenwood, Stanley, Thorp, Withee, Medford and
two locations in Marshfield. For more information visit www.forwardbank.com.
Marshfield Furniture Celebrates 70 years in Marshfield!
Founded in 1944 as the Banner Mattress Co., Marshfield Furniture is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and President Bill Mork said the company’s
accomplishments have always involved looking forward instead of relying on
what worked in the past. Operating as Modern Sleep Products Co., the company
moved to Marshfield from Chicago in 1958. Modern Sleep Products reincorporated as Modern of Marshfield Inc. and ushered in an extensive shift in business
strategy along with the new name. Today, the company is a manufacturer of
upholstered furniture. In January of this year, Marshfield Furniture was featured
in the industry news section of “Furniture Today” the business newspaper of the furniture industry.
Marshfield Furniture is located at 137 West 9th Street in Marshfield. Happy Anniversary, Bill, and your
talented team!
Heritage Bank Welcomes Krultz
Deanna Krultz has joined Heritage Bank as the successor CFO that will be vacated
from the retirement of Harry Borgman. Deanna grew up in the Greenwood area,
graduating from Viterbo University in LaCrosse with a degree in accounting. She has
been in public accounting for twenty years, most recently as a senior accountant with
Hawkins Ash CPAs. She is active in her church, volunteers at Shirley’s House of Hope
and is a member of Connections, a woman’s networking group in Marshfield.
Heritage Bank is located at 907 North Central Avenue in Marshfield and also has a Spencer location. The
business telephone number is 715-384-4005.
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MACCI Board Welcomes Three New Directors
At MACCI’s Annual Dinner at the end of January, three individuals were welcomed to serve a three-year term on the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Board of Directors. They are:
Nick Arnoldy, is Chief Executive Officer/Owner of Marshfield Insurance Agency. Nick’s community
involvement includes serving on the Board of Directors for Main Street Marshfield; MACCI Ambassador;
member of the Marshfield Area Coalition for Youth; Rotarian, member of Marshfield Elks Lodge #665;
and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Nick, and his wife, Sarah have two children, Mason and Avery and are expecting their third baby in April.
In his spare time, Nick enjoys watching football, playing basketball and golf, and spending time with his
family.
Jerry Cleveland, is President and CEO of Ministry Home Care, Inc. in Marshfield. Jerry’s community
involvement includes serving on MACCI’s Dairyfest Steering Committee, Small Business Council, and
Business Bowl; Marshfield Area United Way Board of Directors and current President; Marshfield Sunrise Rotary Club Board member 2013-2014; Assistant District Governor-Rotary District 6250; Marshfield
Area Respite Care Center board member 2011-2014; Finance Council member St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; member of Knights of Columbus-Father John Eisen Council 1799; member American Legion
Post 54; and member Wisconsin Pyrotechnics Arts Guild; and member Pyrotechnics Guild International.
Jerry, and his wife Adella have been married for 43 years and have three sons and nine grandchildren.
Originally from Iowa, his entire family resides there. Jerry’s passions include flying, reading, camping,
grandkids and pyrotechnics (fireworks).
Robert Trussoni, is General Manager of Marshfield Utilities. Bob’s community involvement includes
member of Marshfield Sunrise Rotary and serving as Foundation Chair; Rotary District 6250 Charitable
Trust board member and treasurer; Continuing Education Marshfield Area (CEMA) treasurer, member of
St. John’s Catholic Church.
Bob, and his wife Monica have been married for 35 years and have four daughters and six grandchildren,
with a seventh on the way. Bob enjoys spending time with his family.
Other members of the MACCI Board of Directors include; Neil Armitage-Dental Clinic of Marshfield,
Frank Baltus-Baltus Company, Matt Berrier-Associated Sales & Leasing, Todd Diedrich-Marshfield Clinic, Bob DumsMarshfield Clinic, Sharon Helwig-RE/MAX American Dream, Dave Meissner-Norm-E-Lane Farms, Pam Rosterman-Figi’s
Companies, Aaron Staab-Staab Construction, Phil Trierweiler-Roehl Transport, Pat Wesenberg-Central City Credit Union,
and Troy Weik-A&B Process Systems.
Registration Just Made Easier
Your Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is pleased to inform you that our software program designed specifically for Chambers has enhanced the online registration process
by immediately emailing you a confirmation, along with your invoice. When you receive this
email from MACCI, please verify your registration information and print out your invoice.
MACCI will no longer be mailing you a separate invoice for your registration. If the individual
registering participants is not your accounts payable person, please notify the MACCI office so
invoices can be paid in a timely manner. Call MACCI at 715-384-3454 with the email address to
send the invoices.
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Soup or Socks Presents Marshfield Area Empty Bowls
On Saturday, March 8 from 11 am - 2 pm, at the UW Marshfield/Wood County,
come have lunch and help support Soup or Socks. 100% of the proceeds from
this fundraising event supports this very worthwhile organization.
For only $10 you will receive lunch in a bowl of choice! Every bowl is hand
crafted and donated by local artists. Soups are being donated by area restaurants
and raffle prizes are being donated by area businesses. Kids activities and
entertainment will also be available.
New this year: empty bowls merchandise will be on sale and trolley rides to the
door from the parking lots. This fundraising event is a simple reminder there is
always someone with an empty bowl.
“Giving Hope a Home” Programming
The American Cancer Society Hope Lodge is pleased to announce that their new
show “Giving Hope a Home” has become a reality with their first episode that
aired February 8th. The programs are designed to bring you beneficial information
and answer questions about cancer. The monthly episodes are scheduled to air on
Marshfield Community Television Channel 98, Digital Channel 989 and Charter Cable
on Saturdays at 9 am, 1 pm and & 7:30 pm, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30
am and 7:30 pm. Additional times will air when scheduling permits.
Viva Las Vegas - Elvis lives!
On Saturday, April 26 at the Marshfield Public Library, plan to attend a Vegas style
evening complete with Elvis! Doors open at 6 pm and the evening will include
Southern Comfort food (baked chicken and fixin’s, sweet tea and sweet potato pie).
Dinner will be served at 7:15 pm. From 8-9 pm G.L. (Garry) Wesley, world renowed
Elvis impersonator will perform. A cash bar, with beer and wine, will be available.
A silent auction including an array of Elvis collectables and licensed Graceland
items, Clyde Wynia “hound dog with guitar”, a custom built little free library (built
by Mike Feirer), Ordway Theatre (St. Paul) tickets, and a custom-made cedar raised
garden (built by Ken Swenson).
Advance tickets are $25 or will be sold at the door for $30. Tickets are available at
MACCI and the Library.
All proceeds benefit the Library and
Community Center project.
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Reality Stores Scheduled
The 2014 Reality Stores have been scheduled for March 11 at Spencer Schools and April 15
at Marshfield Middle School. Eighth grade students from Auburndale, Columbus Catholic,
Granton, Greenwood, Loyal, Marshfield, Pittsville, Spencer, and St. Joseph Catholic schools
will attend the stores. This successful event, originally a Leadership Marshfield project, helps
eighth grade students put the puzzle of their future together.
The
Reality
Store
Before the day of the store, students will be assigned an occupation with annual income, benefits, a marital status, combined income, and children. The first lesson students will learn is how
to calculate their net monthly income. They deduct state and federal taxes, social security and Medicare, and quickly realize
the difference between gross and net income.
As they enter the store, the young shoppers will be greeted by business volunteers representing a variety of monthly expenses. Students arrange for their housing, furnishings, utilities, transportation, childcare, groceries, insurance, and taxes, and will
be required to donate to charity and contribute to their savings account. They are allowed to make optional purchases such as
computers, motorcycles, pets, and family vacations; assuming, of course, their budget allows for such expenditures. In addition, students are given “chance factors”, the unexpected occurrences that affect a family’s budget, such as emergency room
visits, automobile problems, or spontaneous purchases.
Life lessons that occur daily as adults are simulated in the store. During past year’s stores, several students downsized their
homes, realized they couldn’t purchase the vehicles they wanted, or gave up other luxuries to make their money balance.
Some pursued a part-time job to makes ends meet, discovered a need for social services assistance, or went “back to school”
to change careers. Many students are amazed at the added expense of having children!
Most students leave the reality store with an increased awareness of budgeting money and making wise financial choices.
Others have admitted they will give more consideration to their career and education choices. Overall, the reality store
exposes students to the concept of preparing a monthly budget, with a glimpse of how much things cost and how quickly
they add up.
The Reality Stores are “staffed” by area business representatives who “sell” their services to these eighth grade students. For
example, realtors sell houses, car dealers sell vehicles, and insurance agents offer home and automobile coverage. While in
the store, students have to arrange for day care services, pay municipal taxes and order telephone and electric service as they
prepare a monthly budget. Your help is needed as we plan this year’s stores. For more information or to find out how you can
get involved, contact Kim Mueller at 715-389-1587 or email workforce@marshfieldchamber.com.
Help for the Homeless
To help those less fortunate, a “Hygine Drive” is being held March 3-30 helping to
support local crisis shelters and agencies by providing practical help to those in need.
In the Marshfield area, Mary’s Place, Soup or Socks and St. Vincent de Paul are shelters
being helped through this drive. Most needed items include: cleaning supplies,
feminine needs, bathroom tissue, diapers/baby care, hair care, deodorant, dental care,
body lotion, laundry soap, garbage bags, paper towels and face/bath soap. Please note
that personal hygiene items are not covered by FoodShare (Food Stamps).
Donations can be dropped off to participating stores including Walgreens, Festival
Foods and Shopko. Local sponsors of this drive include Century 21 Gold Key Realty
and Ministry Health Care.
For additional information call 1-800-236-9364.
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Encourage Employees
To Attend Networking Events
Once a month, your Chamber offers Business After 5’s. Hosted at a member business and sponsored by
additional members, this networking event is open to all members and their employees. This member benefit is
a great opportunity for you to grow your business and support your Chamber. Every month, over 200 business
people attend and take advantage of the networking opportunity.
The following businesses have booked this event in 2014.
March 18: Blue Heron Brew Pub/West 14th
April 10: Elk’s Lodge
May 15: Tentative location
June: Abares
July 24: Hot Time in the City
August: Business After 5 on the Farm
September: Pioneer Bank
October: Open
November: Open
December 11: Christmas Business After 5
If you are interested in hosting this event or co-sponsoring a particular month, please contact Debbie Bauer at
715-384-3454 or email her at debbiebauer@marshfieldchamber.com.
MACCI’s Agri-Business Banquet
Save the date for MACCI’s Agri-Business banquet to be held Monday, March 10th at the Marshfield Eagles. Our
2014 Friend of Ag recipients, Ken and Janet Bell of Marshfield, twelve area Outstanding Seniors and Century
farms will be recognized at this event. Kristin Olson, 66th Alice in Dairyland, a native from Fond du Lac, and
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection Secretary Ben Brancel will be the guest
speakers. Tickets are available by contacting the MACCI office at 715-384-3454.
MACCI’s Gone Green With Water!
MACCI installed a water unit that taps directly into our water lines, eliminating having to purchase water in plastic bottles. The unit is provided by EO Johnson Business Technologies/Pure Water Technologies and dispurses
both ice cold water and very hot water, right from your own source of water. With Marshfield having such great
tasting water, and in an effort to get everyone to drink
more water, this was a great partnership. Stop by the
MACCI office for a glass of water or to check out the
Ditch the bottle!
unit.
For a safer, more efficient
Want to learn how you can become more green in your
business? Call MACCI and we would be happy to
make that referral!
business and save money.
800.472.7399
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MACCI is pleased to be working with Garrett Frankwick, Co-owner and President of Nex-Z. Garrett will be
contributing articles in upcoming newsletters to assist businesses in their social media marketing efforts.
Online Marketing Planning in the 2014
First and foremost, I hope everyone’s 2014 is off to a good start!
This last year has been very exciting for me, seeing multiple changes and personal
victories. I have had the privilege of learning new skills while building existing skills.
My goal for this year is to share with you as many of those skills as possible to help
your business have a prosperous new year online.
Staying on topic with the new-year theme, don’t forget how important it is to plan your online new year out. Planning should be done for all internet related aspects of your business including; social media, blog posts, website
content, and more. Sales, specials, and events are all good marketing topics to plan for. Some online resources,
including Facebook, can be scheduled out ahead of time.
I recommend setting aside one day to have a formal meeting with key members of your staff and focus solely on
your yearly marketing and events. Break your year down on a calendar and discuss what time period (weekly,
monthly, and quarterly) should be focused on. Once you have your calendar organized, simply discuss and plan the
best way to market these ideas.
Planning your marketing ahead allows for all involved to have a clear direction on the path of business. It also
allows ample time to create any necessary resources needed or purchase necessary services.
Nex-z offers a wide range of products to provide ROI online including web design, marketing, search engine optimization, and more. Garrett can be reached at 715-965-7118 or garrett@nexwebz.com, or log on to the website at
www.nex-z.com to learn more about the company and how they can assist you in your business.
Dairyfest 2014
Save the dates of May 30 & 31 for this year’s Dairyfest...A Cow’s Dynasty! All of the old favorites are back including the Mayor’s Breakfast, Picnic in the Park, Cheese Chase, Parade, Arts & Crafts, beer garden with live music,
Pie & Ice Cream Social, Lip Sync contest, and taste tempting food. The UW-Madison band will also be back to entertain us on Saturday afternoon under the big tent. Promotional brochures and t-shirts will be available early May.
And, don’t forgot to get our breakfast ticket!
We hope you will be a part of this year’s Dairyfest, a Marshfield tradition!
Special thanks to Jes Mannigel
in designing this year’s logo!
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Partners Offers Educational Program
Partners with Saint Joseph’s Hospital will host an Alzheimer’s Association education program on Tuesday, March
11 at 6:30 pm in the Mother Frances Streitel Conference Center of Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital. “The Basics:
Memory Loss, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease” is designed to help you understand the difference between
normal age-related memory changes or more serious memory problems that should be evaluated by a medical professional. Other topics covered include the common causes of memory loss, risk factors, and the importance of an
accurate diagnosis.
For additional information refer to the insert in this newsletter.
Young Professionals . . .
We can help get them connected!
The Marshfield Young Professionals continue to grow in numbers and
are reaching out to others to get involved. If you are a young professional or have young professionals working at your business encourage them to get involved with this group.
Committed to making Marshfield a better place to live, work, play and
learn, these individuals have been actively involved in the community
through community service projects, volunteering, and socializing. Watch for good things to come!
If you have employees who are new to Marshfield, encourage them to get involved with this group. What better
way to retain them in our community than to get them connected with other young professionals.
It’s as simple as sharing the Registration form included in this newsletter!
Working Women’s Wednesday
Ready To Lean In? And, learn how you can increase your effectiveness as a woman
leader. Then save the date of Wednesday, April 23 and plan to attend MACCI’s
Working Woman’s Wednesday program at Hotel Marshfield, from 11 am - 1:30 pm.
W
orking
omen’s
ednesday
Stacey Murphy, SVP and Director of Talent Management at Associated Bank is an
expert in organizational and leadership development and is eager to share with us
some of the ways women tend to unknowingly sabotage their success. Stacey will share wonderful, practical tips
on how women can increase their effectiveness and enjoy success in whatever they choose.
Come and network with women from our community and team up to increase your
effectiveness in 2014. It is guaranteed you will be thinking about “Unlocking the
Full Potential of Women” for weeks to come!
A registration form is included in this newsletter for your convenience.
Proud sponsor of the Working Women’s Wednesday is Marshfield Clinic.
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Members Participate in New Chamber Program
Are you interested in how you can make the most of your MACCI membership? Join us and find out how we can
help boost your business through our Maximize Your Chamber Membership program.
Maximize Your Chamber Membership is one way of making you aware of the many programs, services and networking opportunities available to you and your staff as a member of MACCI.
While here, you will:
• Meet our staff;
• Connect with new and long-term members;
• Introduce your business / service to others;
• Learn about business and professional development programs;
• Learn how you can increase business visibility through sponsorships and advertising, and so much more.
Whether you are a new member, long term member or new to a member business this is the event for you!
All programs are free to attend and held at MACCI’s office at 700 South Central Avenue in Marshfield. Take advantage of this member benefit opportunity by attending any one of the following sessions:
Wednesday, April 9: 8:00 – 9:00 am
Wednesday, June 25: Noon – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, August 6: 8:00 – 9:00 am
Wednesday, October 1: Noon – 1:00 pm
Wednesday, December 3: 8:00 – 9:00 am
Register on-line at web.marshfieldchamber.com/events. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve
basis. If you have any questions, please contact our member services director, Karen Isaacson at (715) 384-3454 or
email macci@marshfieldchamber.com.
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Ben Brancel was appointed Secretary of
Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection by
Gov. Scott Walker, beginning with the
governor’s term in January 2011.
Secretary Brancel was born and raised in
Marquette County, WI. After managing a
dairy operation for 22 years, Brancel now
raises registered Angus and Hereford beef cattle. Brancel and his
wife, Gail, live on his family’s 290-acre farm, which is now owned by
his son and daughter-in-law, Tod and Sondra, the sixth consecutive
generation to the farm and land.
Brancel attended the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where he
received a degree in animal science. He has served as a leader in
a number of agricultural organizations.
Brancel served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1986-1997
and was tapped to serve as the co-chair of the budget-writing Joint
Finance Committee in 1995. During his legislative service, he
helped craft the state’s Right to Farm law and the use value
assessment for taxing farmland. He was elected by his colleagues
to serve as Assembly Speaker in 1997.
Kristin Olson is serving as the 66th
Alice in Dairyland. As Wisconsin's
agriculture ambassador, she is
striving to educate audiences across
Wisconsin about the $59 billion
economic impact and importance of
our state's diverse agriculture industry
in our daily lives. A native of Fond du Lac, Kristin grew up
showing dairy cattle with her family's small show herd,
Crestbrooke Holsteins and Jerseys.
In 2010, she graduated from the University of WisconsinMadison with a life sciences communications degree.
During college, Kristin held leadership roles in the
Association of Women in Agriculture, Badger Dairy Club
and the National Agri-Marketing Association. She was the
2007 Fond du Lac County Fairest of the Fair and the 2009
Wisconsin Outstanding Holstein Girl. Additionally, Kristin
interned with the Wisconsin House of Moo, Accelerated
Genetics and UW-Madison Dairy Science Department.
MACCI Office: 700 S Central Ave  PO Box 868  Marshfield, WI 54449  Ph. (715) 384-3454  Email: info@marshfieldchamber.com
the
basics
memory loss, dementia and alzheimer’s disease
an education program by the alzheimer’s association
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging.
If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn
the facts. This program provides information on detection, causes and risk factors, stages of
the disease, treatment, and much more.
Hosted by: Partners with Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Time:
6:30 PM
Date:
Tuesday, March 11
Location:
Mother Frances Streitel Conference Center, Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital
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Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
and Mid-State Technical College presents
Working Women’s
Wednesday
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Registration & Marketplace - 11:00 a.m.
Lunch & Program -11:40 am - 12:50 p.m.
Marketplace - open after program until 1:30 p.m.
Hotel Marshfield
2700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield
Ready To Lean In? Learn how you can increase your effectiveness as a woman
leader. Stacey Murphy, SVP and Director of Talent Management at Associated
Bank is an expert in organizational and leadership development and is eager to
share with us some of the ways women tend to unknowingly sabotage their
success. Stacey will share wonderful, practical tips on how women can increase
their effectiveness and enjoy success in whatever they choose. Come and
network with women from our community and team up to increase your effectiveness in 2014.
It is guaranteed you will be thinking about “Unlocking the Full Potential of Women” for weeks to come!
This networking luncheon offers a marketplace of booths, an educational experience, door prize drawings, and a great
lunch. Marketplace will be open after the program until 1:30 p.m.
Working Women’s Wednesday is sponsored by Marshfield Clinic.
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Working Women’s Wednesday Reservation Form
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Name ______________________________________________ Email ____________________________________
Business ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________City ____________________________ Zip ______________
Check menu option:
___ Chicken Parmesan...6 oz. marinated chicken breast, seasoned and breaded then topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella
cheese, and Parmesan. Served with baked potato, Cali steamed veggies and house salad.
___ Classic Caesar Salad...Grilled chicken, chopped romaine, croutons, shredded parmesan, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing.
Served with a breadstick.
___ Veggie Delight Sandwich...Grilled portabella mushrooms, mixed bell peppers, banana peppers, and sliced roma tomatoes on a
toasted hoagie roll with garlic mayo, served with house salad and baked potato.
Cost is $21/per person. Enclosed $_______Make checks payable and send to: MACCI, PO Box 868, Marshfield, WI 54449
Credit card (Master Card, Visa, Discover accepted)_________________________________________________ Exp. date______Vcode_____
Signature ___________________________________Credit card billing address ___________________________________________
Please RSVP by Thursday, April 17. Reservations after that date will be at $31 per person.
March 2014
Updates?
If you want to stay up to date on what is happening downtown, please send us your email address. We do not share
this information with anyone. It is a great way to find out
about different events and updates right away.
Hub City Days
There may be snow on the ground but we are getting ready for
summer. This year, Hub City Days will be July 25-26th. We are
taking applications for art and craft vendors. If you know of
anyone who may be interested, have them contact us!
Flash Galleries
We are looking for storefront windows to display local art for the
summer. Art is displayed from July thru September. If you would
like to participate, please contact the office.
Board Opening
Want to be more involved and have
a passion for downtown? Then
consider being part of the Main Street Board.
There is currently an opening and you could fill it!
Contact one of the board members on the back
and let them know you are interested. We will be
voting at our next board meeting on Wednesday,
March 5th.
Available Properties
Do you have downtown property for rent or sale?
Please let us know and we will put the information
in our next newsletter, on our website and on our
Facebook page. Just contact the office with all the
information. Also, if you have a picture, we would
love that too!
Chat with Main Street!
You are invited to join Denise and Lois the first and third Thursday
of the month, between 8:30 - 9:30 am at The Daily Grind. They are
setting time aside to get to know you better and for you to get to
know them better. Stop by for 10 minutes or the full hour to share
your ideas, ask questions and let them know what is happening in
your business. The best part is the coffee is on them!
Specials
If your business has a special, we would love to
help you advertise it. Just let us know and we
will be sure to include that on our Facebook
page and website. We are here to help you!
Small Business Tip (from Bob Leduc)
Don’t Advertise Like a Big Business
Big businesses advertise to create name recognition and future sales. A small business can’t afford to do that. Instead, design your advertising to produce sales…..now.
One way to accomplish this is to always include an offer in your
Our printing partner
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respond to it.
Logo
Want people to know you are
part of Main Street? Use our
logo! It is available to you to
use in your advertising. Just
contact the office!
What are we up to?
Promotion– Working on planning our upcoming summer events (Block Party, Hub City Days,
Rediscover Downtown). Next meeting is Monday, March 10th at 8:15am.
Design– Gearing up for the planting season for the flowers downtown. Also working on Flash
Galleries and bring more art to the downtown. Next meeting is Monday, March 3rd at 10am.
Organization—Looking at possibly bringing a 3 on 3 Basketball tournament to Hub City Days as a
fundraiser. Next meeting is Thursday, March 20th at 8am.
Economic Restructuring—We are still working on the kiosk for the clinic. Also working on a
possible business contest for the downtown to recruit a new business. Next meeting is
Wednesday, March 26th at 7:30am.
All meetings are held at the Main Street Office and we welcome new members!
Main Street Marshfield, Inc.
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Marshfield, WI 54449
Marshfield, WI
715-387-3299
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2014 Board of Directors
Mission: Our mission is to
enhance our community
identity and heritage, to foster a center of activity and
to ensure economic stability
for the heart of Marshfield
through concentrated efforts of organization, promotion, design, and economic restructuring.
Lois TeStrake, President
Scott Koran
Trina Ignatowski, Secretary
Ryan Baer
Josh Kilty, Treasurer
Jenna Hanson
Tom Henseler
Cindy Cole
Nick Arnoldy
C.W. Mitten
Tony Abney
Kelly Korth
Office Staff: Denise Sonnemann, Executive Director
Darla Wibben, Bookkeeper/Assistant
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Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
MACCI’s Firm of Year
honoring
Wheelers Chevrolet
Home-Based
Business Expo –
Marshfield Mall
The Wizard of Oz
– 3 PM and 7 PM
LuCille Tack
Center
April 3, 2013 at Hotel Marshfield
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3
4
5
6
Agri-Business –
3:30 PM – United
Marshfield Bus.
Roundtable – 7:30
AM - MACCI
Main Street
Board mtg –
7:30 am – Main
Street Office
Marshfield
Leadership
Photos 8:30 –
Noon - MACCI
FCS
MACCI
Ambassadors
Annual Dinner
5:30 Cash Bar
6:30 Dinner Buck-A-Neer
7
9
10
11
BGA meeting –
11 am – MACCI
Java Jump Start
“Common Myths
& Misperceptions
– 7:30-8:45 am –
MSTC, Rm 126
Marshfield
Leadership
Photos 8:30 –
4:00 - MACCI
Agri-Business
Banquet –
6:30 pm social;
7:30 dinner &
program –
Marshfield
Eagles Club
12
Reality Store 8:30 am – 2 pm –
Spencer Schools
8
Soup or Socks
Empty Bowls
11 AM – 2 PM –
UW- Marshfield /
Wood County
Mystery,
Murder &
Mayhem 6:30
PM –
Marshfield
Public Library
Vox Concert
Seriew Liz
Longley, Jenn
Bostic & Ryan
McIntyre 7PM
Wildwood
Pavilion
Sunday Evening
on Chestnut –
UW concert
Choir – 7-8:30
PM – Chestnut
Avenue for the
Arts
Sat
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14
Leadership
Marshfield
Business &
Economic
Development
Day – 7:30 am –
MACCI
Vox Concert
Series – Lehto &
Wright – 7 PMWildwood
Pavilion
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21
15
Young
Professionals mtg
– 5:30 pm MACCI
Daylight Savings
Time Begins
16
22nd Annual
Polka Jam –
Noon – Eagles
Club
23
Central
Chamber
Choral –
3 PM - First
Presbyterian
Church
2014
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18
19
MACCI’s
Business
After 5 - Blue
Heron Brew
Pub /West 14th
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MACCI Board
meeting – 4 pm
– MACCI
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Dairyfest –
8 AM – MACCI
Young
Professionals
Social – 6 pm –
RiverEdge Golf
Course
Ribbon Cutting
– 9:30 AM –
Transitional
Housing
22
Laughter on 23rd
Floor – 7:30 PM
– Chestnut
Avenue Center
for the Arts
Vox Concert
Series – Barnaby
Bright, The Sea
The Sea, Adrian
Krygowski – 7
PM – Wildwood
Pavilion
28
29
Brian Miller &
Randy Gosa
Lumberjack
Music – 7:30
PM – Chestnut
Avenue Center
for the Arts
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MARSHFIELD, WI
PERMIT NO. 24
PO BOX 868
700 South Central Avenue
Marshfield, WI 54449
www.marshfieldchamber.com
phone: (715) 384-3454
fax: (715) 387-8925
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Perspectives is published monthly for the members
and supporters of the Marshfield Area Chamber
of Commerce & Industry. MACCI is a member
of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), the Wisconsin Manufacturers and
Commerce (WMC), the Wisconsin Chamber
of Commerce Executives (WCCE), Wisconsin
Your Staff of:
MACCI
Scott Larson, Executive Director
Debbie Bauer, Program Director
Karen Isaacson, Member Services
Karen Kieffer, Administrative Assistant
Pam Schweiger, Administrative Assistant
Economic Development Association (WEDA),
International Economic Development Council
(IEDC), International Council of Shopping Centers
(ICSC), Wisconsin Downtown Action Council
(WDAC) and SCORE (Counselors to American’s
Small Business).
Correspondence may be sent to MACCI at
700 South Central Avenue, PO Box 868,
Marshfield, WI 54449. Send faxes to
715-387-8925 or call 715-384-3454.
Our email address is info@marshfieldchamber.
com and our web site is www.marshfieldchamber.
com
Chamber Foundation
Karen Olson, Business Development Director
Kim Mueller, Workforce Coordinator
MACCI Board of Directors
Pam Rosterman, President
Dave Meissner, Vice-President
Pat Wesenberg, Secretary
Frank Baltus, Treasurer
Bob Dums, Past President
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Matt McLean, Executive Director
Open - Marketing Assistant
Nick Arnoldy
Neil Armitage
Matt Berrier
Jerry Cleveland
Todd Diedrich
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