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1 January 2015 Volume 29 Number 1 MACCI s Annual Dinner... Celebrating the Communities Portraits of Success Your Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry will present its 69th Annual Meeting dinner on Wednesday, January 28 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 400 West Upham Street in Marshfield. Invitations to attend the dinner will be mailed the end of December. As we celebrate the 2014 accomplishments of the community, we will recognize those businesses who develop the frame work for growth, and others who in a flash have embarked on a new venture, and still others who have sketched out a plan to succeed. Crystal Apple Volunteers Needed pg 4 This fundraising event to support Chamber efforts, offers sponsorship opportunities at various levels. Special thanks goes out to our Presenting Sponsors Marshfield Clinic and Security Health Plan. Thank you, Pioneer Bank, for being our Corporate Cork Pull sponsor. Our Corporate Dinner sponsors to thank include: Inc. TRANSPORT INC. Business News Shared Pg. 2 S E C U R I T Y O V E R H E A D D O O R Cutting ribbon for E-Wireless Process Systems Pg. 8

2 MACCI Welcomes New Members V & Company Salon & Spa is a full service salon and spa offering cuts, color and highlites, Keratin smoothing treatments, perms, conditioning treatments, waxing, manicures, pedicures, gel polish, massage and more! Ashley Vruwink is the owner of this new Marshfield business that opened November 4, Ashley, along with stylists Jody, and Danelle have over 35 years of combined experience in the industry. The business telephone number is Marshfield Dunkin Donuts is America s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Voted America s favorite coffee, Dunkin Donuts has been serving guests since the 1950 s and has expanded its menu to include coffees, lattes, frozen drinks, muffins, bagels, breakfast and bakery sandwiches and of course their favorite donuts. Marshfield s Dunkin Donuts is located at 915 North Central Avenue and the address is dd@gmail. com. Heather Bremer is the manager of Marshfield s newest restaurant. World Finance Corporation opened in Marshfield in November at 913 North Central Avenue. Acting Manager Gwendolyn Smazal states that at World Finance, they not only offer loans but taxes. They offer month by month loan on payments and provide loans from $250 up to $7,000. They are also trained to do taxes and have tax professionals on hand to help with any questions. The business telephone number is , fax is , or caleb.hartsock@ worldacceptance.com. Log on to the World Finance website at to learn more about their services. E-Wireless is a telecommunications company that specializes in AT&T Mobility. They carry a wide variety of devices that include standard cellular phones, Android smartphones, Windows 8 smartphones, and iphones. They also carry lines of ipads and Android tablets. They assist with new accounts, upgrading current accounts, wireless home phone services, wireless internet services and much more. They are committed to providing a Retail Experience and complete account solution that is like no other. Formerly part of Element Mobile, and a successor to PC Doctors wireless, they have been serving customers at their current location at 203A West Upham, Marshfield, for years. Their staff has cellular sales and service experience going back to the mid 1990s. As an AT&T autorized retailer they are now able to offer Marshfield and the surrounding area a greatly expanded product line and the power of the nation s most reliable 4G LTE network. Susan Eaton is the owner and can be reached at Nicolet Welcome Service encourages shopping locally by providing personal welcome visits and packets to all newcomers to Marshfield. These packets provide valuable civic information, as well as great certificates from over 45 Marshfield businesses. Paula Sonsalla Bisek is the local representative and can be reached at or her at paulasonallabisek@hotmail.com. Marco Inc., located at 101 North Farwell Street, Suite 102 in Eau Claire, is a business partner who not only understands the pieces of your business, but all the parts as a whole. From planning and design through installation and support, they apply their network expertise to voice, data, video and print solutions. Kevin Schmidt is the manager and can be reached at , kevinsc@marconet. com. Log on to www. marconet.com to learn how Marco Inc. can assist you and your business. Business News Royal Credit Union recently received a 2014 Best Practices Award from Credit Union Journal. RCU was recognized for its integrated, strategically aligned performance management and compensation structure. The Best Practices Awards are aimed at recognizing achievements across the credit union enterprise. This year, 21 credit unions across the country received the award, selected from hundreds of nominations. Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union serving over 150,000 members with 26 full service offices. Visit rcu.org or call for more information. Congratulations, RCU! Marco, Inc. recently announed the following promotions: - Jonathan Warrey was promoted to chief operating officer. Warrey has over 18 years of experience in the IT industry and joined Marco in Steve Gau was promoted to vice president of sales. Gau has over 17 years of experience in the IT industry. - Fritz Wensel was promoted to senior director of IT sales. Wensel has over 31 years of experience in the IT industry. - Trevor Akervik was promoted to senior director of managed services. Akervik brings with him over 13 years of IT experience. - Kurt Meemken was promoted to manager of software solutions. Meemken has over 13 years in the IT industry. Congrats gentlemen! 2 MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

3 Keller Planners, Architects and Builders has been ranked the number three, Top Metal Builder in the Nation in 2013 according to Metal Construction News annual ranking for tons of steel purchases. Keller purchased 8,182 tons of steel for construction in Keller was also ranked #8 in the Nation and #1 in Wisconsin by the same publication based on square footage. Keller construction projects in 2013 included 1,069,785 square feet of steel. Keller, Inc. is a Design/Build General Contractor with offices in the Fox Cities, Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau. With 200 employee owners, Keller designs and builds all types of commercial, agricultural, and industrial buildings throughout the Midwest, and places a large emphasis on premier building design and construction. CliftonLarsonAllen is pleased to announce career milestones for three of their professionals in the Marshfield office. The following individuals have been promoted and have new titles: - Nick Faber, Director, Assurance - agri-business and insurance - Krista Donahue, Director, Assurance - agri-business, employee benefit plans, nonprofit entities, manufacturing & distribution - Jim Halvorsen, Principal, Assurance, Corporate Tax and Partnership Tax - agri-business, coopertives, insurance entities, nonprofit, healthcare CliftonLarsonAllen is proud of their people as they grow in their careers and serve their clients with more knowledge and experience. In Marshfield, CLA is located at 103 West McMillan Street and the telephone number is Royal Credit Union (RCU) recently named Tracy White, Program Director of Organizational Alignment. She will lead the Service Level Agreement (SLA) program. RCU s SLA s are incorporated to provide excellent member experience, member satisfication, team member engagement, living RCU s core values and purpose, to create transparency between all teams and to encourage team members to be the best!white brings a high degree of passion for RCU s values, for driving alignment, and for service excellence. She was RCU s Business Development Director from Congratulations, Tracy! New Commercial Lender at Citizens State Bank of Loyal Citizens State Bank of Loyal welcomes Brandon Casto to their banking team in the position of Commercial Lender at CSB s Marshfield branch. As a Commercial Lender, Brandon s responsibilities will be to provide a wide array of business lending services to the Marshfield area and surrounding communities. He will be advising and counseling customers on their credit and overall financial needs. Brandon has over 20 years experience in Banking and over 6 year s experience in agricultural and commercial lending in the Chippewa Valley. Brandon looks forward to serving the area communities to meet both their agricultural and commercial banking needs. He can be reached at the Citizens State Bank of Loyal Marshfield location, 103 West McMillan Street, by calling Citizens State Bank of Loyal has offices in Loyal, Granton, Neillsville, Spencer and Marshfield. For more information, visit or call MACCI Discontinues Post Office Box As of January 2, 2015, MACCI will no longer be using their Post Office mailing address. When mailing to the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, please use our physical address of 700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI Please make this change in your databases. Thank you for your cooperation! MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY 3

4 Did you know that January is National Radon Month? Submitted by: Ken Weber, The Radon Doctor Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium and it enters your homes through cracks and holes in the home s floor and foundation including the sump pump and floor drains. The gas gets trapped in the lower level of the home and elevated levels become the hazard. As you breathe this gas in, it can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the course of your lifetime. Radon is: A health hazard with a simple solution The second leading cause of lung cancer Exposure to elevated levels are responsible for an estimated 20,000 deaths each year The EPA has set the safe level of radon at 4 pci/l. Testing your home is the only way to find what your levels are. Short test kits can be purchased for a minimal charge from the City of Marshfield Clerk s office or call your local county health department. They are easy to use and you generally have test results back in 10 to 14 days. The Radon Doctor is your local radon specialist and a member of MACCI. Owner Ken Weber is certified, trained with the EPA-NRPP and a member of American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST). He can handle all your radon questions, issues or concerns. Give him a call at (715) or kens.radon@charter.net. Your home can be fixed, so call today for a solution. Have News to Share with Our Members? Do you have information that would be helpful for our members to know? MACCI members are able to submit new releases and articles for inclusion in our newsletter at no cost. A great benefit to being a part of your local Chamber. Gain exposure for your business or organization by sending your news to macci@marshfieldchamber.com by the 20th of each month for inclusion in the next month s newsletter. If you would like to advertise in our newsletter, rates start as low as $35. Please contact our member services director, Karen Isaacson to learn more about this opportunity. 4 MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

5 Xtreme Xploration Volunteers Needed! In an effort to help local high school students prepare for the world of work, please consider praticipating in the 6th annual Xtreme Xploration. Xtreme Xploration is set for Tuesday, February 10 at UW-Marshfield/Wood County (with a snow date of February 12). Approximately 300 students from Marshfield High School and Columbus Catholic High School will be in attendance. Students will bring a polished resume and participate in an interview with a business professional, attend a resource fair, discuss business ethics, and learn about post secondary education opportunities. The Xtreme Xploration Committee would greatly appreciate your involvement this year! They are looking for volunteers to interview the students. As an Xtreme Xploration interviewer your time commitment would be minimal, and they will provide sample interview questions. There will be morning and afternoon sessions: approximately 8:00 am - 10:15 am and 12 Noon to 2:15 pm. You can sign up to help at either session or both. For futher details or to sign up to assist with Xtreme Xploration, please contact Karen Olson at or karenolson@marshfieldchamber.com or Jennifer Fredrick, , ext. 4376, fredrickj@marshfield.k12.wi.us. Crystal Apple Kick-Off Scheduled - Volunteers Needed! Save the date of Tuesday, February 3rd, and plan to help with this year s Crystal Apple Kick-off. Hundreds of volunteers are needed that morning, for less than one hour, to visit classrooms in the districts of Auburndale, Columbus Catholic, Granton, Greenwood, Marshfield, Pittsville, Spencer, Immanuel Lutheran, and St. Joseph s School-Stratford. This is a great opportunity to bring education and business leaders together. Watch for more information about how you can get involved! Ho-Chunk Gaming Announces Winners At MACCI s Business Bowl on Thursday, November 13 at Rose Bowl Lanes, Ho-Chunk Gaming-Nekoosa offered Special Drawings for our bowlers. And the grand prize winner: Lynn Ellenbecker, $500 winner! Other winners of $100 Rewards Play are Patrick Bloczynski, James Seidel, Jessica Bloczynski, Stacey Anderson, and lucky Patricia Allen. Thank you, Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa for being our Tournament Sponsor and offering these special drawings! MACF Nationally Recognized! For twenty years, the Marshfield Area Community Foundation has been working with local donors and nonprofits to provide real solutions that address pressing community needs; from exceptional recreational facilities, to education to making sure that every student has a warm coat. In November, MACF achieved National Standards re-accredition, being recognized as a local organization that meets the highest standard for community giving. The Marshfield Area Community Foundation is located inside Heritage Bank, 907 North Central Avenue in Marshfield and the telephone number is Keep doing great things! Snap Fitness Trainer Receives National Recognition! Snap Fitness, Marshfield is proud to announce that Nikki Grabow, a trainer at the club, has recently received recognition as a National Physique figure competitor. After a year of intense training, Nikki placed 5th in both Master s Novice and Figure Open at the 2014 NPC North Star Competition at Burnsville, MN. She next competed at the Badger State Games in West Allis, WI, where she placed 2nd in Master s and 5th in Figure Open. Nikki credits training, clean eating and support from her family and friends for her success. She has had a life-long passion for fitness and believes that physical exercise and proper nutrition can help people of all ages create positive changes that can last a lifetime. Her motto is What doesn t challenge you, doesn t change you. She uses this philosophy not only for herself, but as a personal trainer at the club. Snap Fitness is located at 705 South Central Avenue and the telephone number is MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY 5

6 Earn your Bachelor s degree locally with UW-Marshfield/Wood County UW-Marshfield/Wood County is excited to offer a new degree, Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science, pathway available to students with an Associates and Applied Degree options. Registration is open now for spring enrollment in the BAAS and take the next step in your education and career. The program also offers students the ability to tailor their learning with practical experience through service learning and internship opportunities. There is a culminating course that allows students to focus on an individualized research project in an area of interest, aspect of business or an employment opportunity. Leadership Marshfield Alumni Help Support Families of the NOW program Thanks to the generosity of the Leadership Marshfield Alumni and their Holiday Gift Giving project, 15 families were the recipients from this year s donations. Baskets of essentials and family fun activity and games were distributed to each of the elementary schools, to distribute to these families. Pictured below are Kim Vrana, Leadership Marshfield Council Chairman and Paula Jero, Executive Director of the Marshfield Area United Way. The Leadership Marshfield Alumni donated $1,070 towards this holiday giving project. Thank you, Leadership Marshfield Alumni! The best part of this completion degree program is that it is personalized to each student. Courses are available in a variety of flexible formats. These options include face-to-face learning, blended (in person and on-line), accelerated (more intense, shorter learner periods), and totally online learning. Get started on the next step of your career by contacting Student Affairs at Advisors can help you with transfer information, the application process, financial aid and specific details about your degree plan with the BAAS. UW-Marshfield/Wood County is your local University of Wisconsin campus that offers an affordable, high quality education. The campus creates a welcoming environment where instructors know the students by name and are willing to help beyond the classroom so students learn the skills they need to excel in their education and succeed in the workplace. Learn more about BAAS and other degree opportunities at marshfield.uwc.edu. They are currently accepting applications for Spring semester. Get started today. Accepting applications for Spring: visit marshfield.uwc.edu or call Still using bulky water bottles/coolers? (that never get properly sanitized) Switch to: Safer Efficient Profitable Go Green Pat Brogan pbrogan@eojohnson.com 6 MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

7 2015 Friend of Ag MACCI s Agri-Business committee is asking for your help in nominating candidates for their 2015 Friend of Ag (form is included in this newsletter and on the MACCI website at This is the 9th year of recognizing a person, family, organization, or business that makes a strong impact in the area s Agriculture industry. The 2015 Friend of Ag will be announced at the Marshfield Mall s Farm Show on February 18th and recognized at the Agri-Business Banquet in March. Please submit your nominations by January 30th to MACCI, c/o Agri-Business Committee, 700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI If you have any questions, please contact Karen Olson, Business Development Director at or , karenolson@marshfieldchamber.com. Marshfield Mall Farm Show Scheduled The Marshfield Mall is proud to host the 35th annual farm show on Feburary 18 & 19. This show is the largest show of its kind in the area and attracts thousands of attendees. The show is open from 10 am - 4 pm both days with booths inside the mall and equipment displays outside. If you are interested in securing a booth at this event or for more detials, contact the mall office at or admin.office@marshfieldmall.com. Golden LivingCenter - Three Oaks Presents Grant On Monday, December 22, Golden LivingCenter - Three Oaks presented a $1,000 check to the Marshfield Public Library. Three Oaks provides quality healthcare for up to 110 patients and residents including those needing skilled nursing and rehabiliative care. Celebrating 50 years of Service, Golden Living has cared for more than four million patients since 1964, and today is a national leader in providing skilled nursing and post-actute care. Golden Living Center - Three Oaks is located at 209 Wilderness View Drive in Marshfield and the telephone number is Thank you for giving back to the community! Hawkins Ash CPAs Trades Christmas Cards for Christmas Donations Hawkins Ash CPAs made a donation of $4,800 dollars to several organizations local to its eight offices that provide warm meals to those less fortunate in the communities. The funds were made possible by changing its printed and mailed Christmas cards to e-greetings, which were ed to the firm s clients and contacts. In Marshfield, the American Legion Post 54 benefitted from this gesture. In Marshfield, Hawkins Ash CPAs is located at 101 West 29th Street, Ste 101, and the telephone number is Very thoughtful, Hawkins Ash CPAs! MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY 7

8 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. Locations confirmed for 2015 include: January 22: UW-Marshfield/Wood County February 12: Elk s Lodge March: Blue Heron Brew Pub/West 14th April: Open May: Open June: Kabinet Konnection July: Hot Time in the City August: BA5 on the Farm September: Marshfield Utilities October: Rogers Cinema November: Open December: Christmas Business After 5 If you are interested in hosting this event in 2015 or co-sponsoring a particular month, please contact Debbie Bauer at or her at debbiebauer@marshfieldchamber.com. Curves/Jenny Craig of Marshfield Hosting Open House Festivities January 5-15 Curves and Jenny Craig are now under one roof and have teamed up to help people in the Marshfield community reach their health and weight loss goals in 2015 and beyond. In the same space, a dedicated Jenny Craig consultant is there to help guide members step-by-step with personalized menu planning, strategies for various eating situations, support and more, along with a Curves coach who is there to lead a 30-minute full-body workout with strength training, cardio and stretching for every fitness level. The Curves/Jenny Craig of Marshfield is among the first in the nation to offer the combined weight loss and health solution from both brands. The Center will host an open house from January During this time, prospective members can enter to win a free Curves and Jenny Craig membership* plus learn about a special offer. Open House activities will include: - A free tour of the Curves/Jenny Craig center - Receive a FREE health assessment - Try out the renowed Curves circuit, including Curves workouts with Jillian Michaels** - Free Jenny Craig popcorn - Meet with a Jenny Craig consultant to learn about the many ways to customize your weight loss experience - A special offer, raffles and giveaways For more information visit and Curves in Marshfield is owned and operated by Kathy Forrest and she can be ed at katforrest@charter.com. 8 MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

9 Cutting the ribbon at E-Wireless! Your Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry was proud to be part of a recent ribbon cutting ceremony for E-Wireless. Located at 203A West Upham Street in Marshfield, E-Wireless is a telecommunications company that specializes in AT&T Mobility. They carry a wide variety of devices that include standard cellular phones, Android smartphones, Windows 8 smartphones, and iphones. They also carry lines of ipads and Android tablets. They assist with new accounts, upgrading your current account, wireless home phone services, wireless internet services and much more. They are committed to providing a Retail Experience and complete account solution that is like no other. Formerly part of Element Mobile, and a successor to PC Doctors wireless, they have been serving customers at their current location at 203A West Upham, Marshfield, for years. Their staff has cellular sales and service experience going back to the mid-1990s. As an AT&T authorized retailer, they are now able to offer Marshfield and the surrounding area a greatly expanded product line and the power of the nation s most reliable 4G LTE network. Pictured above, with owner Susan Eaton, are several MACCI Ambassadors attending the ceremony. UW-Marshfield Presents The Melody Lingers On UW-Marshfield/Wood County s Continuing Education presents The Melody Lingers On - February 5-7, 7:30 pm. Join us for a musical journey through the life of Irving Berlin, a man who lived over 100 years, wrote over the course of five decades, and defined American music. Tickets for the show are only $13. Enjoy a special night out with a Wine & Appetizer Reception: Saturday, February 7 at 6:30 pm. Reception & Ticket Package: $22. Buy tickets by calling or visit marshfield.uwc.edu. Marco Engineers Earn Top Cisco Certification Marco, Inc. is pleased to announce Marco engineers Clay Ostlund and Nick Thompson completed their Cisco Certified Inernetwork Expert (CCIE) certification in Brussels, Belgium. This designation is accepted worldwide as the most prestigious networking certification in the industry. Network engineers holding an active Cisco CCIE certification are recnogized for their expert network engineering skills and mastery of Cisco products and solutions. Marco is located at 101 North Farwell Street, Ste 102 in Eau Claire and the telephone number is th Anniversary Celebration at UW-Marshfield/Wood County UW-Marshfield/Wood County s 50th Anniversary celebration continues in January with the Men s Classic Basketball Tournament, January 16 at 6:00 & 8:00 pm and January 17 at Noon & 2:00 pm. Cheer on the Marauder Men s Basketball team in this annual two-day tournament. Walk down memory lane with photo and jersey displays from the past 50 years of Thunderbird and Marauder athletes. Plus cheer on past Marauders in a special Women s Alumni game, details coming soon. For a listing of spring events visit marshfield.uwc.edu/community/50th. On Tuesday, January 13, from 12:30-2:00 pm at Belvedere Supper Club, come out for lunch, a speaker and great desserts! Ruth Elderbrook will be showcasing her full catering service and will have dessert samples to share. Mary Borlee of Green Bay will share her story Peace in the Midst of Life s Storms. Contact Christine at for reservations. MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY 9

10 Attention Employers! Have you considered participating in the Youth Apprenticeship Program? Youth Apprenticeship is a paid one to two year program for high school juniors and seniors that combines academic instruction, technical skills and on-the-job experience. The program utilizes state developed curriculum and industry developed skill standards; therefore, it is consistent throughout the state. Employers Benefits: - Employers have the opportunity to mentor and train young workers, thus improving their competitive advantage by developing a highly skilled and educated workforce. - Observe potential job candidates firsthand and evaluate performance. - Some employers offer youth apprentices full-time employment or continuing employment while they attend technical college or a university following high school. - Pride of knowing that they are helping to create a more skilled workforce for the future. We re looking for Employers to accept students. Contact member services director, Karen Isaacson at or macci@marshfieldchamber.com for information on how to participate in this great program. Donation Helps Marshfield Public Library and Community Center Project On Monday, December 22, Golden LivingCenter Three Oaks presented Marshfield Public Library with $1000 donation for the Marshfield Public Library and Community Center Capital Campaign. Congratulations Golden LivingCenter executive director Dana Decker and staff on your efforts to support this project! Pictured left to right: Dana Decker, Golden LivingCenter; Lori Belongia, Marshfield Public Library; Capital Campaign co-chairs Laura & Tom Drendel; and Karen Oestreich, Golden Living Center. 10 MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

11 Job & Internship Fair February 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m. SAVE THE DATE! Let us help you! For more information contact: Mary Beth Knoeck, , Secure your summer job. Find an internship to connect your education with the workforce by gaining real-world experience! Meet & Network with local Professionals.

12 2015 New Year s Resolution Ditch the Bottle! Top 10 Reasons to Switch to Pure Water Technology 1. Ditch the bottles Stop polluting our planet! Bottled water companies burn millions of barrels of oil and generate millions of tons of greenhouse gasses in the manufacturing, processing, and transporting of their products. Additionally, there is an estimated 38 billion nonbiodegradable plastic water bottles tossed into our landfills annually. 2. Save money Eliminate cost increases as water consumption rises No bottle deposits, delivery charges, or fuel surcharges. Stabilize costs with our 60 month price guarantee. 3. Be more efficient With Pure Water Technology there is one invoice so no packing slips or monthly statements for employees to reconcile. No wasted storage space for full or empty bottles. 4. Convenience There will be no more running out of water, and you ll provide hot and cold oxygenated water at the touch of a button. 5. Be safer No more lifting 40 lb. water bottles reduce worker s compensation risks. 6. Go Green Because the Pure Water Technology system simply connects to an existing water supply, our systems do not drain the environment. 7. Appreciate employees/customers Virtually all employees and customers agree they appreciate cool, crystal-clear purified drinking water. 8. Be healthier Pure, quality water is essential to maintaining a healthy body and proper hydration is essential to optimal physical performance. 9. Eliminate bacteria Five-gallon bottled water coolers are open systems, exposed to all kinds of airborne contaminants, and everything that comes into contact with the bottle ends up in your drinking water. 10. Reduce impurities and illness Eliminate airborne contamination common in bottled water coolers. Pat Brogan pbrogran@eojohnson.com eojohnson.com

13 January/February 2015 Blodgett Haus - OPEN HOUSE January 11th marks the date that the public will finally be allowed to see the newly renovated Blodgett Haus! Join us on Sunday from 9am 4pm to tour the beautifully renovated building, all while rediscovering what the downtown all has to offer! 32 businesses from the downtown will have booths set up displaying what it is they specialize in! And the Award Goes to... Thank you for all of those businesses that participated in the Holiday Lights Contest! Based off an online survey with over 200 people weighing in, Circle the Date was marked as the winner! They will be given a feature in the 2015 CVB Guide. Business Opportunity: Sweets for Your Sweet A fun promotional opportunity for all the downtown businesses! Do you sell something that s a popular Valentine s Day gift? The Main Street Organization Committee will advertise your Sweet Deal and do the deliveries for you! Let s all work together to get people shopping in the downtown! Contact us for More Details! Do you have an account with Thrivent Financial? Do you want to do something positive in your community? Thrivent Financial can give you the resources to do so! With a Thrivent Financial account, you are eligible to receive $500 or more per year to put towards a fundraiser or charity you believe in! With Main Street Marshfield being a 501 (3), you can actually put those dollars right back into your downtown! Contact Mike Stecker at for more information! No Vacancy Do you own property in the downtown? If so, we want to help keep your buildings full! Let us post your for sale or rent properties on our website so people have a one stop shop when looking for a new home or building for their business. This is a FREE way to advertise! Tis the Season for Snow Removal An FYI: All property owners in the City of Marshfield are require to have all snow and ice removed from their sidewalks no later than 48 hours after snow or freezing rain has stopped falling. You are also required to keep all drifting snow removed and all ice sprinkled with sand or salt at all times. Thank you for keeping the downtown safe! Our printing partner GO GREEN! Sign up for our Newsletter. Send us an at info@mainstreetmarshfield.com to sign up! (715)

14 Available Properties are listed on our website: Upcoming meetings New members are always welcome! Board Meeting Wednesday, Jan. 7th & Feb. 4th at 7:30am Upcoming Events Blodgett Haus Open House - January 11th (Old Penny Court Blding 9am 4pm) Coffee with Main Street January 15th (8:30am at the Daily Grind) Promotion Monday, Feb. 2ndt at 8:00am. Design Monday, Jan. 12th & Feb. 9th at 10am. Organization Thursday, Jan. 8th & Feb. 12th at 8am Economic Restructuring Wed, Jan. 28th & Feb. 25th at 8am. Main Street Marshfield, Inc. 139 S. Central Avenue Marshfield, WI NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 50 Marshfield, WI RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 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 Board of Directors Lois TeStrake, President Scott Koran C.W. Mitten, Vice-President Ryan Baer Trina Ignatowski, Secretary Jenna Hanson Josh Kilty, Treasurer Cindy Cole Nick Arnoldy Mike Eberl Tony Abney Tom Henseler Office Staff: Angie Dieringer, Executive Director Diane Gallatin, Bookkeeper/Assistant Kelly Korth

15 MACCI S 2015 FRIEND OF AGRICULTURE AWARD The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry started an Agri-Business Committee in The mission of this group is to promote the growth and vitality of Central Wisconsin Agriculture for the benefit of the entire community. Our annual MACCI Friend of Agriculture award is a great way to honor an individual/family or business/ organization that strongly supports Agri-Business. Past awards have been presented to: Martin & Lucille Wolf, Memory Lane Farms Randy & Darla Schiferl Norm-E-Lane Farms/ Meissner Family Nasonville Dairy Tom Drendel Bob Meyer-WDLB Hewitt s Meat Processing Inc Ken & Janet Bell Nominations must be submitted by January 30, 2015 with the recipient to be announced at the Marshfield Mall Farm Show February 18 & 19, The recipient will also be recognized at the MACCI Agri-Business Banquet to be held in March Please submit your nominations to MACCI, PO Box 868, Marshfield, WI 54449, or info@marshfieldchamber.com. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS: Must be in an agri-business field in the Marshfield area Can be an individual, organization, family or business SELECTION CRITERIA: (consideration will be given to any or all) Innovation in the industry Challenges they have overcome Commitment to Agriculture Commitment to the community (civic & leadership roles) Economic impact to the community 2015 MACCI FRIEND OF AGRICULTURE NOMINATION FORM Name of person/organization Address/City/Zip Nominated by Phone Please use the back of this form or attach a separate sheet with the reasons you feel this person/family/ organization is deserving of this award. Include your name and phone number in case we need any additional information. Thank you for your nomination.

16 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat MACCI Office Closed Marshfield Area Business Roundtable 7:30 am MACCI Business & Governmental Affairs mtg 11 am MACCI 18 Winter Mad Market Days Marshfield Mall Agri-Business mtg 3:30 pm MACCI Young Professional mtg 5:30 pm - MACCI 13 A Slice of Heaven 12:30-2:00 pm Belvedere Supper Club Ambassadors mtg 5:15 pm - MACCI 7 Main Street Board mtg 7:30 am Main Street Office Firm of the Year Meeting 7 am MACCI Crystal apple Committee Meeting 1 pm MACCI 14 Winter Mad Market Days Marshfield Mall Happy New Year! 8 Ribbon Cutting 8 am Browns Living (Blodgett Haus) 15 Leadership Marshfield Local Government Day 7:30 am City Hall Winter Mad Market Days Marshfield Mall Business After 5 UW- Marshfield/Wood County Young Professionals Social 6pm Melody Gardens 9 10 Bridal Fair Extravaganza Shoppes at Wood Ridge 16 Winter Mad Market Days Marshfield Mall 23 Biggest Little Holiday Party 6pm Cocktails 7pm Dinner Hotel Marshfield Apfel Rock Concert 12pm-11pm Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts 17 Home Buyers Workshop 9:30-11:30 am First Weber Real Estate Office Home Sellers Workshop Noon-2 pm First Weber Real Estate Office Winter Mad Market Days Marshfield Mall 24 Badger State Games Snowshoe Event RiverEdge Golf Course MACCI s Annual Meeting RSVP due! MACCI Board mtg 4 pm MACCI MACCI Annual Meeting 5 pm cash bar; 6:30 pm dinner; 7:00 pm program Knights of Columbus Hall 29 Dairyfest Steering mtg 8 am MACCI Comedy Against Cancer 6:30 pm Hotel Marshfield 30 Vox Concert featuring Toby Lightman with Guest Gaby Dixon 7 pm Wildwood Station 31

17 700 South Central Avenue Marshfield, WI PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID MARSHFIELD, WI PERMIT NO phone: (715) fax: (715) Return Service Requested 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 Economic Development Corp. (WEDC), International Economic Development Council (IEDC), International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Wisconsin Downtown Action Council (WDAC) and SCORE (Counselors to America s Small Business), Transportation Development Association (TDA), Dairy Business Council (DBA), and Wisconsin Economic Development Association ( WEDA). Correspondence may be sent to MACCI at 700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI Send faxes to or call Our address is macci@marshfieldchamber. com and our web site is com Your Staff of: MACCI Scott Larson, Executive Director Debbie Bauer, Program Director Karen Isaacson, Member Services Director Pam Schweiger, Administrative Assistant Chamber Foundation Karen Olson, Business Development Director Convention & Visitors Bureau Matt McLean, Executive Director Lyn Anderson - Marketing Assistant MACCI Board of Directors Dave Meissner, Vice-President Pat Wesenberg, Secretary Frank Baltus, Treasurer Bob Dums, Past President Nick Arnoldy Neil Armitage Matt Berrier Jerry Cleveland Todd Diedrich Sharon Helwig Aaron Staab Phil Trierweiler Bob Trussoni Troy Weik Advertise in the New Perspectives Raise your company s visibility in a monthly newsletter that goes to the top executives, managers and entrepreneurs in Marshfield & surrounding communities. Perspectives is an extremely cost-effective way to get your message out to a highly targeted group of your fellow business people. For more information, contact the Chamber at (715)