August 2015 - Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce

FORWARD
FOND DU LAC
FOND DU LAC AREA ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE
Promoting commerce n Developing partnerships n Creating opportunities n Building community
Fond du Lac Works welcomes new staff
Kim Spartz
Nicole Yeomans
Fond du Lac Works is
pleased to announce the
addition of two new staff
members to bolster its efforts in
the recruitment, retention and
development of a quality workforce
in Fond du Lac. Kim Spartz and
Nicole Yeomans join the division,
responsible for the implementation
of new apprenticeships and coops and the maintenance and
expansion of existing curriculums,
within the school districts of
Campbellsport, Fond du Lac,
Lomira, North Fond du Lac and
Oakfield.
“We are thrilled to have
Kim and Nicole join Fond
du Lac Works,” said Melissa
Worthington, vice president of the
Fond du Lac Area Association of
Commerce. “With Kim’s unique
skills and specialized training,
and Nicole’s industry experience
spanning across marketing and
advertising, as well as both of
their backgrounds in all levels of
education, our program initiatives
will only be further enhanced in
2015 and beyond.”
(Continued on page 4)
Over 4,000 enjoy Breakfast on the Farm
Serving breakfast for a crowd is no easy
task but that’s exactly what the Michels family
did on Sunday, June 28 for the 2015 Fond du
Lac Area Breakfast on the Farm. Over 4,000
people joined the Fond du Lac Area AgriBusiness Council and the Michels Farms for
the annual event, celebrating local agriculture
and June Dairy Month. Over 3,400 attendees
enjoyed a delicious, farm-fresh breakfast and
more than 2,500 Culver’s sundaes were served
– with proceeds benefiting local agriculture
education and promotion.
A unique feature at this year’s Breakfast
brought together agriculture and art and
resulted in numerous masterpieces. The Cow
Cut Out Contest and Parade showcased 25
cow cut outs, decorated by area grade school
students. Visitors to the Breakfast were able
to vote for their favorite cows and as a result,
$200 was raised – benefiting the Agricultural
Ambassador program. The top two cows were
from Eden Elementary and Rosendale Primary
and the winning artists received cash prizes
donated by Ruedinger Farms.
Always highly anticipated, the Agricultural
Ambassador Money Raffle was also a
tremendous success in 2015. This year, $7,500
was raised and ten winners received cash
prizes: 1st place Beatriz Vazquez of Fond du
Lac, 2nd place Ryan Clark of Mayville, 3rd
place Glenn Arveson of Wautoma, 4th place
Dan Zeleske of Fond du Lac, 5th place Ron
and Chris Schwenck of Malone, 6th place Dick
Schaefer of Malone, 7th place David Engel of
Mt Calvary, 8th place Amy Krupka of Amherst,
9th place Pat Broeske of Brownsville and 10th
place Dave Thiel of Fond du Lac.
(Continued on page 6)
From a delicious breakfast to farm tours and educational exhibits there was something for everyone at the 2015 Fond du Lac Area
Breakfast on the Farm! Visit www.fdlac.com for a complete photo recap of this year’s Breakfast!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Strengthen our community by supporting these businesses:
Brookdale Senior Living
1001 Primrose Lane
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 924-7775
www.brookdale.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
55 Holiday Lane
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
(920) 322-0460
www.wiscohotels.com
The Meadows of Fond du Lac
620 W Rolling Meadows Drive
Fond du Lac, WI 54937
www.themeadowsfdl.com
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Shoe Sensation, Inc.
835 W Johnson Street
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
www.shoesensation.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Register at www.fdlac.com or call (920) 921-9500
Coffee Connection August 5
YPF Hot Topic: Customer Service AUGUST COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Hosted By: Lillians of Fond du Lac
(27 South Main Street)
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Date: Thursday, August 27
Time: 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Moraine Park - Room A112
Cost: FREE for YPF Members / $10 General
Admission
An unforgettable shopping experience!
Trendy and affordable, Lillians features
fashion, handbags, jewelry, sunglasses,
scarves and other fun “must have” accessories
- great fashion and accessory labels you’ll find
at boutiques and department stores but at
incredible Lillians prices!
Join us for the August AC Coffee Connection
as we explore Lillians of Fond du Lac at its
NEW LOCATION! Now located at 27 South
Main Street, the Lillians vibe is even stronger!
Pre-registration required for planning purposes.
Cost: $5 and 2 Business Cards
Deadline to Register: August 4
Business Connection August 18
Hosted By: Partners by Design
(N6449 South Pioneer Road)
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Join us on Tuesday, August 18 and explore the
latest design and living trends. Prizes, food,
drinks and more will be available. Plus, in an
effort to encourage networking, attendees can
join in the fun of a scavenger hunt, exploring all
that Partners by Design has to offer!
The “partners” of Partners by Design —
Erin Rademann and Dan Buechel — are as
different as traditional and contemporary.
Together they’ve created remarkable rooms
with timeless appeal that warm the souls of
their clients.
Erin Rademann and Dan Buechel started their
interior design and retail business, Partners
by Design, Inc., in 1997, after years as top
designers with a chic interior design house.
They decided to get “Inc.” behind their names
as a way to bring artful design without an
enhanced price to family and friends. They
have ten employees of their own now and you
can see how their design sensibility is infused
in everything they create. Top-notch customer
service, from point of browsing to delivery and
set-up, is a given. They serve clients primarily
in Wisconsin — many are long-time customers
whose kind words of recommendation have
helped the partners grow the business — but
never limit their travels when a great design
project pops up.
Yes, the customer is always right, but true
customer service starts with you and your team.
Join us as we dive into the the Fish! Philosophy
– a model of excellence inspired by the
unique experience of the Seattle fish market,
specifically the energy and enthusiasm that
each and every fishmonger puts into their work.
Walk away from this event, with a simple,
practical set off tools to help you foster a
healthy and fun work culture, build stronger
relationships and fuel a passion and fulfillment
in one’s work – all of which lead to extraordinary
customer service!
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YPF Programs and Events
7:30 a.m.
HR Board
8 a.m.
11
YPF Membership
Noon
12
Leadership FDL Alumni Group
Noon
13
YPF Marketing @ wisnet.com
7:30 a.m.
19
Ambassadors Club
7:30 a.m.
20
YPF Executive
7:30 a.m.
21
AC Executive
7 a.m.
26
Communications Council
7:30 a.m.
27
YPF Board
4 p.m.
28
AC Board
7 a.m.
FOND DU LAC AREA AGRI-BUSINESS COUNCIL
Golf Outing
Tu esday, August 11, 2015
The Golf Club at Camelot (W192 State Road 67, Lomira WI)
Registration: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lunch: 12 p.m.
Tee-Off (Shotgun Start): 1 p.m.
Cost:
$60 per golfer (9 holes golf, 1/2 cart, includes lunch, drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres)
$15 lunch only (includes drink tickets)
RSVP Deadline: ASAP (pre-registration required)
To register visit www.fdlac.com or
call 920.921.9500 or e-mail info@fdlac.com.
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!
DOOR PRIZES NEEDED:
Don’t forget to send a door prizes!
Prizes can be dropped off at the Fond du Lac
Area Association of Commerce office
(207 North Main Street).
PRESENTED BY:
Pre-registration required for planning purposes.
Cost: $5 and 2 Business Cards
Deadline to Register: August 17
The Fond du Lac Area Agri-Business Council, a division of the Fond du Lac Area
Association of Commerce, cultivates passion for agriculture in the community
through education, promotion and partnerships. For more information visit www.fdlac.com.
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WIN BIG!
Ag Ambassador
“Shoot for the Green”
Contest
Team Prizes
Flag Events - All Holes
50/50 Raffle
Putting Contest
The Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce
Leadership Fond du Lac Alumni Group
Presents Master Presenter and Law Enforcement Veteran Jim Olson:
Using Generational Differences
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Unlock the Power of Your Organization
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
South Hills Golf & Country Club
(1175 Fond du Lac Avenue, Fond du Lac)
Registration & Breakfast
7:30 a.m.
Workshop
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
$50/person | $360/corporate table (8 attendees, $45 each)
Register by October 8, 2015 at www.fdlac.com or call (920) 921-9500.
No refunds after this date.
For the first time in history, organizations are struggling to balance the different needs and working
styles of four different generations in the workforce. Organizations that appreciate the realities of
generational diversity are becoming more flexible about their talent management and recognize the
unique values, expectations and skills that each generation brings to the table. While it is no easy task,
raising awareness of generational issues within an organization and focusing on productive behaviors
can bring teams together and enable them to function more efficiently. To unlock this power, a clear
understanding of each generation and their tendencies is critical.
Join Jim Olson, detective for the Milwaukee Police Department and master presenter for Leadership in
Police Organizations (L.P.O.) for an in-depth discussion and workshop on generations in the workplace.
More than just facts, this presentation will provide attendees with the knowledge to transform people
and business and will help develop the skills needed to lead the charge for change within their
organization. From understanding the culture of your organization, to realizing the generational
tendencies within your workforce – you have the power to unlock success.
Unlock the Power of Your Organization
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Identify your workforce
Explore generational tendencies
Transform your business from the ground up
Understand the culture of your organization
Lead the charge
Proceeds to benefit:
Youth Leadership Fond du Lac
Program
This program, filled with Jim Olson’s experienced leadership and generational understanding, is an
exciting opportunity for learning, encourages positive participation and readies you for practical action
when you return to your office. Visit www.fdlac.com or call (920) 921-9500 for more information.
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All proceeds benefit the
American Legion Trier-Puddy Post #75 Fond du Lac
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
Holiday Inn (625 W. Rolling Meadows Dr. • Fond du Lac, WI)
6 p.m. Registration | 7-9:30 p.m. Games | 10 p.m. Prize Drawings
$35 for YPF members, military & veterans | $45 General Admission
Register online at www.fdlac.com or
call the Fond du Lac Area Association of
Commerce at 920.921.9500
All proceeds benefit the
Kim Spartz joins the division as director of educational
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partnerships,
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with area school
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develop, design and administer the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Working closely with education professionals, students and parents,
Spartz will be responsible for the growth and expansion of program
offerings and student involvement.
Spartz has over 20 years’ experience in administrative services,
with an extensive background in primary, secondary and higher
education. Spartz previously served in administrative services at
Moraine Park Technical College where she provided assistance
to numerous divisions. Prior to Moraine Park, Spartz was the
administrative assistant to the director of curriculum and instruction at
the Kewaskum School District.
Nicole Yeomans joins the division as director of educational
programs, serving as the liaison with the local business community
to develop, design and administer the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Responsible for the advancement of business and education
partnerships, Yeomans will coordinate business related activities and
facilitate opportunities for shared learning across all sectors.
The former clinical research recruitment specialist at Covance,
Yeomans brings with her extensive experience in marketing,
advertising and community outreach. Additionally, with a background
in education, Yeomans has experience as a substitute teacher and
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Association of Commerce, created to address the skilled worker
shortage and position Fond du Lac for continued success and growth
in the future. To date, many volunteers have come
together to work on the development of initiatives which
support three main focus areas: workforce recruitment,
retention of existing workforce and development of
Holiday Inn (625 W. Rolling Meadows Dr. • Fond du Lac, WI)
talent through education and training.
6 p.m.
Fond du
Lac Registration
Works is a | 7-9:30 p.m. Games | 10 p.m. Prize Drawings
non-profit $35
entity.
forCorporate
YPF members, military & veterans | $45 General Admission
donations and grants are
the main source of funding.
Register online at www.fdlac.com or
For more information
visit www.fdlworks.com
call theorFond du Lac Area Association of
call (920) 921-9500. Commerce at 920.921.9500
A GREAT DEAL
FOR A GREAT
CAUSE.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
OF THE MONTH
Name: Michael
Schumacher
Hometown:
Malone, WI
Where do you
work, what is
your position
and what do you
like most about
it? Eden Stone
Company and
Valders Stone & Marble, Inc. The majority of
my responsibilities within the firm fall under
business development and education. This
is inclusive of the education of our internal
and external customers, technical assistance,
sales and sales support, marketing,
membership affiliation, strategic development,
and community involvement.
What has YPF done for your personal
and/or professional development? I have
attended countless YPF events since I joined
the group in 2010. Everything I have been a
part of has provided me with an opportunity
to grow both professionally and personally.
The group does an excellent job of connecting
its members with community leaders who
can help to shape those of us who have
just started on their own respective paths of
success. Networking with other members
makes it easy to build new friendships as well
as business relationships.
What is your favorite thing to do in the
Fond du Lac area? I enjoy being around
people and Fond du Lac is full of some of the
best folks that one could ever meet. It is great
to enjoy the downtown and all that the Arts
District has too offer. There are always great
bands to see, festivals to attend and social
gatherings to be a part of. If nothing else, YPF
almost always has something fun going on.
What words of wisdom do you have for
other young professionals working in Fond
du Lac? As I strive to achieve professional
success, three areas of focus have helped
me on this journey. They are: Find and work
with great mentors, make a commitment
to continual education and personal
development and always be a student of your
industry. You, and you alone, have the ability
to dictate your own outcome. Arm yourself
with the best information and strategy that
you can. Be confident in knowing that you
have taken careful aim at your goal before
you embark on your quest to accomplish it.
Always remain hungry and humble and you
will put yourself in a position for opportunity
and success.
(Visit www.ypfdl.org to read more.)
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36th Annual AC Golf Outing
Thank you to all golfers who joined the AC community for the 36th Annual AC Golf Outing, held at South Hills Golf and Country Club!
In addition to networking and fun, the outing provided numerous opportunities for golfers to win great prizes thanks to wonderful hole and
contest sponsors! A special “Thank you!” goes out to the outing’s primary sponsor and to the two hole-in-one sponsors and to the putting
contest sponsor.
CONGRATULATIONS CONTEST WINNERS!
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
THANK YOU, HOLE SPONSORS!
Agnesian HealthCare
American Bank
Consultants Lab of WI
Friar Tucks, Salty’s, Sebastians
Goebel Insurance & Financial
Grande Cheese Co.
The Hietpas Group
Holiday Automotive
International Paper
JF Ahern Co.
Keller, Inc
Lake View Place
Lakeland Care District
Locate Staffing
Marian University
Marine Credit Union
McDonald’s Valley
Management Inc.
Mercury Marine
Michels Corporation
National Exchange Bank
Northwestern Mutual
Promotions with Pizzazz
QPS Employment Group
Society Insurance
US Cellular
Verve, a Credit Union
Wells Vehicle Electronics
Wendt’s on the Lake
Whispering Springs Golf Club
WISCO Hotel Group
Putting Contest: John Koker
1 – Closest to Pin-2: Matt Meunier
1L – Closest to Pin-2: Robyn Gruner (BD)
2 – Longest Putt: Ryan Bloms
2L – Longest Putt: Jill Stenson
3 – Longest Drive: Jeff Nuss
4L – Closest to Creek: Stephanie Loehr
5 – Closest to Pin-2: Mike Hierl
5L – Closest Drive to 150 Yard Marker: Holly Brenner
6 – Closest to Pin: Pete Manowske
6L – Closest from off Green: Kelly Norton (BD)
7 – Longest Drive: Steve Little
7L – Closest 3rd Shot: Mary Gilles
8 – Straightest Drive: Derek Drews
8L – Straightest Drive: Anne Pierce
9 – Longest Putt: Mike Fenrick
9L – Closest Shot from Bunker: Kim Galske (BD)
10 – Closest to Pin: Rich Eckert
10L – Closest to Pin: Michele Haensgin (BD)
11 – Longest Putt: Brian Aho
11L – Longest Putt: Holly Luehring
12 – Closest to Pin-2: Brian Kuhnz
13 – Longest Putt: Jerry Schulz
13L – Closest Chip Shot: Karen Wuest
14 – Longest Drive: Zach Prendergast
15 – Closest to Pin-2: Mark Klapperich
15L – Shortest Drive: Elsa Hagen
16 – Longest Putt: Jim Anderson
16L – Closest to Tree: Julie Weston
17 – Straightest Drive: Jeff Rainer
18 – Closest to Pin-2: Mike Kristmann
CONGRATULATIONS TOP TEAMS:
The team with the best gross score included players: Bob
Benzinger, Mark Klapperich, Mike Kristmann, Jeff Nuss.
The team with the best net score included players: Mike
Fenrick, David Frelich, Holly Luehring, Jacki Warner
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(Continued from page 1 - 2015 Fond du Lac Area Breakfast on the Farm)
Area companies make Breakfast on the Farm happen
Breakfast on the Farm provides an opportunity for community members to experience agriculture and enjoy a morning out on the farm!
Attendees were provided a behind-the-scenes look at a thriving, family-owned dairy farm, complete with tours and many dairy and agriculture
related activities for all ages! And of course, it wouldn’t be breakfast without a hearty meal, shared with family and friends. Funds from the
Breakfast, a program of the Fond du Lac Area Agri-Business Council (a division of the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce), help to
promote agriculture in the greater Fond du Lac area.
The Agri-Business Council and the Michels family of Fond du Lac would like to thank the numerous sponsors and volunteers who made the
2015 Breakfast on the Farm a successful event.
PLATINUM
GOLD
Advanced Disposal
Badger Well Drilling
Badgerland Financial
Baker Cheese Factory, Inc.
Bayland Buildings
Beck’s Meat Processing
Clover Hill Dairy
Country Visions Cooperative
Drexel Building Supply
Duthie Construction
Equity Cooperative Livestock
Sales
Foremost Farms
Hillside Dairy - Steffes Family
Immel Insurance & Financial
Services
Knaus Cheese, Inc
Kondex Corporation
Lake Breeze Dairy, LLC
Luke Luedtke Electric
Norm’s Ag Service
Ruedinger Farms, Inc.
SILVER
AgriBlenders
Belgioioso Cheese Inc
Brasch’s Piggly Wiggly
B-S Chopping LLP
Cole Oil & Propane Co., Inc.
Cristo Rey Ranch/Villa Loretto
Gehring Sales & Service, Inc.
J Bartley Construction LLC
Keller, Inc.
Kettle Lakes Cooperative
Kin-X Construction, Inc.
Knowles Produce & Trading Co.
Lakeside Wealth Management
LDS Inc.
O’Connor, Wells & Vander Werff
CPAs LLC
Prairie Estates Genetics LLC
Redeker Dairy Equipment
Redtail Ridge Dairy, LLC
Sargento
Schraufnagel Implement, Inc.
Service Motor Company
Twohig, Reitbrock, Schneider &
Halbach, S.C.
Wieser Concrete
Zoetis
BRONZE
Adelmeyer Welding
AgroPur
Andy Petrie Farm
Animart Inc
Ballweg Implement Co., Inc.
Bluemke Inc
Braun Electric Inc
Central Ag Supply Inc
CHS/Larsen Cooperative
Country Hills Animal Health &
Quality Milk Service
Crave Brothers Farmstead
Cheese
D & D Equipment
Dairy Farmers of America
East Central Select Sires
Emmer Family
Farm First Dairy Cooperative
Fleischman Excavating Inc
Fond du Lac County Farm
Bureau Men
Fond du Lac County Farm
Bureau Women
Fox Valley Farm Mgnt
Fritsch Equipment Corp
Gellings Implement, Inc.
Gibbsville Cheese Company Inc
Hayward Tire LLC Golf Carts
Heartfelt Flowers and Gift Shop
Hundertmark Seed
John R. Smith Trucking LLC
Kane Livestock Sales
LaClare Farms
Lakeview Electric Contractors
Liberty Hoof Care/Liberty Quest
Mayville Tire Co Inc
Nolan Insurance Agency, LLC
Nutrition Professionals, Inc.
Orion Energy Systems, Inc
Ottery Transportation
Patricia A. Birschbach, CPA
Quality Roasting Inc
Rhein Realty, Inc.
Schmidt Building and Equipment
Schulz and Dippel Trucking
Smith & Hatch Insurance Agency
Stanley Schmitz Inc.
Steffes Trucking Two LLC
Tasch’s Custom, LLC
Tilth Agronomy Group, Inc.
Tom Ottery Transit, Inc.
Towne Trimming & Hoof Care
Tri-County Overhead Door
Service, Inc.
United Cooperative
Vellema Seed
W.W. Electric Motors, Inc.
Waas Boring & Cable Inc.
Widmers Cheese Cellars, Inc.
IN KIND
ADM
American Bank
Associated Bank
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Bank Mutual
Bank of Oakfield
BMO Harris Bank
Bob and Bonnie’s Donuts
Brownsville Fire Department
Brownsville Lions
Cornette Farm Supply/Vita Plus
Empire Threshing Association
Fond du Lac County Fair
Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds
Fond du Lac County Farm
Bureau Young Farmers
Fond du Lac County Teen
Leaders Association
Fond du Lac Credit Union
Fond du Lac Studio of Music
Fox Valley Savings Bank
Gourmet Delight Mushrooms
Grande Cheese Co.
Hometown Bank
Horicon Bank
Jeff’s Communications
KFIZ
Kindschuh Farms
Lomira FFA and FFA Alumni
Lomira High School
Lomira High School Football team
Luedtke Lumber
National Bank of Waupun
National Exchange Bank & Trust
Pollack -Vu Dairy
Ripon FFA Alumni
Saputo Cheese USA Inc
Silica For Your Home
St Peters Lions
Steve Wessing
TSB Bank
U.S. Bank
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board
MEMBER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Generations Home Care celebrates five years
Generations Home Care and Hospice, Inc. came to Fond du
Lac five years ago with the support of several area investors, a card
table, a phone and an administrator who had a dream of taking care of
people, thinking outside the box, providing care as she would for her
own family.
Cindy Keitel sat alone, until she was joined by her partners Lisa
Schuler, Reese Thoma and Kristin White. Cindy, Lisa, Reese and
Kristin had a great deal of home care and hospice experience; coming
into a family owned organization gave them the flexibility they needed
to provide care differently, like family. By the end of 2010 Generations
had nine total employees, they have now grown to 57 employees.
In the five years since Generations opened their doors they
have served 754 hospice patients, making nearly 72,000 hospice
visits and served 847 home care patients. Last year (2014) the team
traveled 146,373 miles to serve patients who needed support and care
wherever they live.
Generations Home Care and Hospice, Inc. remains dedicated to
caring for you and your family as they would their own. They continue
to grow and are now licensed in Dane County with plans to expand.
Horicon Bank hires VP of treasury management
Horicon Bank’s business team is expanding. Bob Van Kirk has
joined the bank’s business banking team as vice president of treasury
management.
Growing up in Indiana and later moving to Wisconsin, Van Kirk
attended the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh. After earning his
degree in International Business, Van Kirk began working in banking
as a teller in Oshkosh. Eventually he worked as personal banker,
branch manager and mortgage lender. Most recently, Van Kirk held a
commercial banking treasury management position in the Fox Valley.
Van Kirk says he is excited to bring his treasury management
experience to Horicon Bank. “I love helping businesses become
more efficient and save money through the use of technology,” Van
Kirk said. “We have a lot to offer local businesses of all sizes to help
streamline their banking.”
Van Kirk is an active member of the Fond du Lac community. He
is a member of the Fond du lac Morning Rotary and volunteers his
time for the Fond du Lac Area United Way. He is also a member of
Thrive Church in Fond du Lac and serves on the board.
Van Kirk says he appreciates the relationships he has built at
Horicon Bank and enjoys working together with his colleagues to
create better and more secure banking relationships.
“Relationships are the most important thing in banking - Horicon
Bank has a lot of great employees to help people in the communities
we serve to achieve their financial goals,” Van Kirk said.
“We are pleased to have Bob join our business banking team,”
said bank president Fred F. Schwertfeger. “He is a capable, energetic
banker. His care for the community and enthusiasm to be an effective
relationship banker is an asset to Horicon Bank.”
Horicon Bank serves commercial and personal banking needs in
six counties across Wisconsin. The bank has fourteen offices in eleven
communities.
Promotions with Pizzazz names Patti Koehn as
account executive
Promotions with Pizzazz,
LLC, a full service promotional
products agency, has hired Patti
Koehn as an Account Executive.
In this position, Koehn will
develop and service clients’
product needs in Fond du Lac
and the surrounding area.
“Patti has outstanding
credentials and is a great fit
for this important position. As
a rapidly growing organization,
we recognized that we needed
someone like Patti to grow our
business. Patti offers exceptional
people skills, successful sales experience and a print and advertising
background. I feel she provides the perfect balance to creatively
work with client ideas and budgets and continue our expectations
for exceptional service for all our clients,” explained Amy Goeden,
Promotions with Pizzazz owner.
Koehn joins the Fond du Lac-based company with more than 30
years of experience in the print and advertising industry.
About Promotions with Pizzazz, LLC: Founded in 2004,
Promotions with Pizzazz was started by Amy Goeden, whose vision
has always been to provide top notch customer service and quality
and affordable imprinted products. The company is located at 74 South
Main Street, Suite 101 and has an expansive showroom with unique
displays offering the opportunity to see the product quality first hand.
Schenck celebrates 85th anniversary
Schenck is pleased to announce that it is celebrating its 85th
year in business. Dating back to July 1, 1930, the firm was formed in
Appleton as a solo public accounting office by Willard Schenck. The
first office was simply a desk in a real estate office on Appleton Street,
with a rental fee of $20 per month. The office equipment at the time
consisted of a used typewriter, an adding machine and one threedrawer file cabinet.
Today, Schenck has grown to become a full-service CPA and
business consulting firm with more than 500 employees and eight
locations throughout Wisconsin. As one of the largest CPA firms in
the United States, Schenck provides a full range of services including
accounting and audit, tax, business consulting, information technology,
merger and acquisition, retirement planning, investment and payroll
solutions for businesses, governments, non-profits and individuals.
To commemorate the celebratory year, in newsletters later this
year, Schenck will share personal stories of its history with clients,
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The winning continues...LIKE. COMMENT. TAG.
Fond du Lac Works was
pleased to award the second
“Fond du Lac Promotion
Package” to Michelle Burton
of Fond du Lac. Burton won
a picnic table from BCI Burke
Company, a gas grill from Silica
For Your Home and a “Dad’s
Grillin’ Meat Box” from the Eden
Meat Market.
In case you missed it,
Fond du Lac Works will be
highlighting area businesses,
both large and small, through
12-months of promotional
giveaways. Participating in
the promotion is easy. All you
have to do is like the Fond du
Lac Works Facebook page, like
the official post announcing the
month’s giveaway, comment
on what makes Fond du Lac
a great place to work and live
and tag a friend in the post.
Page 7 n August 2015 n www.fdlac.com
Each month winners will be
selected at random and will get
to experience some part of what
makes the Fond du Lac area
one of the best places to live
and work. Entry qualifications
may vary as noted on specific
packages.
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FOND DU LAC
PHONE: (920) 921-9500
FAX: (920) 921-9559
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Fond du Lac Business Barometer
June
Building permits
Employment*
Monthly one-family homes / Year to date
Monthly one-family value / Year to date
Monthly multiple units / Year to date
Monthly multiple units value / Year to date
Monthly commercial industrial / Year to date
Monthly commercial industrial value / Year to date
Number employed City / County
Number unemployed City / County
Percent unemployed City / County
Real estate transfers
Parking Utilities Revenues
Sanitation permits (outside city)
* Results from May
2015
2/8
$280,000 / $1,604,150
0/3
$0 / $535,000
0/3
$0 / $36,009,500
22,255 / 55,274
1,113 / 2,440
4.8 / 4.2
114
$27,543.50
20
2014
3 / 11
$545,000 / $1,415,000
0/9
$0 / $2,116,400
1/9
$2,177,998 / $15,409,793
20,948 / 51,537
1,706 / 3,523
7.5 / 6.4
109
$24,495.95
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