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2014 FACTS & STATS Advocacy Economic Development Member Services Programs & Events Workforce Development 293 Economic Indicators Advocacy Groundbreakings Relocation Referrals Jobs Community Tours

5 MILLION member referrals through MACCI s website 17,000+ professionals enhanced their personal growth through MACCI programs and events 1,627 students participated in programs showcasing career

2 2014 FACTS & STATS Advocacy Economic Development Member Services Programs & Events Workforce Development 293 Economic Indicators Advocacy Groundbreakings Relocation Referrals Jobs Community Tours Employment Openings new and existing businesses nurtured Training Demographics Statistics Business Counseling Location Assistance Wage & Benefit Survey Property for Sale & Lease OVER 1.5 MILLION member referrals through MACCI s website 17,000+ professionals enhanced their personal growth through MACCI programs and events 1,627 students participated in programs showcasing career opportunities while addressing the area s current and future workforce needs $10,847,901 in gift certificates sold since This currency is spent locally in the Marshfield area! 20 ribbon cutting & groundbreaking ceremonies YEARS new members joined in 2014 invested business members of MACCI of supporting businesses in the Marshfield area through training and networking MACCI Office: 700 S. Central Ave. Marshfield, WI Ph. (715) macci@marshfieldchamber.com

95 - Merkel Company 95 - Forward Financial Bank 85 - I. Brandl Inc. 80 - Associated Bank - Marshfield 80 - Time Federal Savings Bank 70 - Marshfield Furniture 70 - Figi s Companies Inc.

3 MEMBER SERVICES: Business resources and information Milestone Business Anniversaries (please note these anniversaries are years in the Marshfield area) Marshfield Utilities Haupt Well & Pump Co Merkel Company 95 - Forward Financial Bank 85 - I. Brandl Inc Associated Bank - Marshfield 80 - Time Federal Savings Bank 70 - Marshfield Furniture 70 - Figi s Companies Inc Sherwin Williams Company 60 - Faith Lutheran Church 60 - WSAW - TV Burnett Transit 55 - Wickersham Jewelry 50 - Belvedere Supper Club 50 - Ron Meyer & Son LLC 50 - Wheeler Chevrolet GMC 50 - UW - Marshfield/Wood County 45 - Dental Clinic of Marshfield 45 - Data Flow Corporation 45 - Furniture & ApplianceMart/Ashley Home Furniture 40 - American Asphalt of Wisconsin 40 - Melody Gardens, Inc Marshfield Mall 30 - Staab Construction Corp ALL Insurance Agency Inc Bents Chiropractic Center, SC 30 - Custom Fabricating & Repair 30 - Design Unlimited of Marshfield Inc Marshfield Insurance Agency 30 - Total Electric Service, Inc K&S Excavating & Landscaping 10 - Country Wireless 10 - Premier Printing Inc Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts 10 - PreventionGenetics 10 - Weis Amusements 5 - Merle Norman & The Day Spa Boutique 5 - Thomas House We Are... Advocacy Voice of Business Business Development Retaining Recruiting Growing Business Talent Development Connecting Youth Education Business Professional Training Networking Your Resource MACCI Membership *Service Industry areas cover: financial, insurance, legal, media, consultants, contractors, accounting, lodging, entertainment Find MACCI on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Training and development opportunities that meet the workforce needs of business.

educators who use innovative teaching methods that meet the challenges of today s classroom.

Four of those educators were selected as Crystal Apple Award recipients.

Lutheran, and Trinity Lutheran schools were presented with the challenge of balancing a monthly budget during the 2014 Reality Stores.

With their budget in hand, they visited the store to arrange for housing, utilities, transportation, childcare, and groceries basically, all the monthly expenses a

Thanks to the 50 business volunteers who helped bring this hands-onlearning experience to area eighth graders.

Apprenticeship program is a part of a statewide School-to-Career initiative.

Agriculture, Engineering, Finance, Health Science, Hospital & Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing Transportation, and Welding.

These students and educators toured several businesses to learn more about the companies located in the Marshfield area.

4 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Training and development opportunities that meet the workforce needs of business. The Reality Store The Crystal Apple Awards Program improves community awareness of the quality of education in Central Wisconsin by recognizing and rewarding educators who use innovative teaching methods that meet the challenges of today s classroom marked the 12th annual event, in which 24 Teachers of Distinction were recognized for their excellence in education. Four of those educators were selected as Crystal Apple Award recipients Crystal Apple Teachers Over 500 middle school students from Auburndale, Columbus Catholic, Granton, Greenwood, Loyal, Pittsville, Marshfield Spencer, Immanuel Lutheran, and Trinity Lutheran schools were presented with the challenge of balancing a monthly budget during the 2014 Reality Stores. Students were assigned an income and family scenario and learned to calculate their net monthly income from a gross salary. With their budget in hand, they visited the store to arrange for housing, utilities, transportation, childcare, and groceries basically, all the monthly expenses a household faces. The students learned how quickly expenses add up, and students began to understand the importance of education and career choices. Thanks to the 50 business volunteers who helped bring this hands-onlearning experience to area eighth graders. Amy Hanna Granton Jamie Jestadt Auburndale Elementary Kathy Phillips Marshfield Middle Lea Hanke Lincoln Elementary Youth Apprenticeship Wisconsin s Youth Apprenticeship program is a part of a statewide School-to-Career initiative. In 2014, 30 area high school students received hands-on learning, along with related classroom instruction, in the following occupational areas of interest: Agriculture, Engineering, Finance, Health Science, Hospital & Tourism, Information Technology, Manufacturing Transportation, and Welding. Over 600 middle school students from Marshfield, Auburndale, and Pittsville participated in the 3rd Annual North Central WI Heavy Metal Tour. These students and educators toured several businesses to learn more about the companies located in the Marshfield area. This partnership between educators and the business community gave businesses the chance to showcase their facilities and workforce opportunities while exposing students to a variety of industry career options. Ten high school seniors from Marshfield and Spencer schools explored a variety of health care career options through Health Career Connections. These students were able to make informed career decisions thanks to these participating businesses: Bents Chiropractic, Bethel Center, Colonial Center, Companion Day Services, Dental Clinic of Marshfield, Golden LivingCenter-Three Oaks, Mabeus Dental Office, Marshfield Clinic, Ministry Saint Joseph s Hospital, ShopKo Pharmacy, Stoney River Assisted Living & Memory Care, and Walgreen s Pharmacy.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Expansion, Retention, Attraction and Entrepreneurial support. Businesses prosper and grow in the Marshfield community: Pioneer Bank completed their new 20,486 sq. ft.

Brown s Living completed their Stoney River Memory Care facility (23,000 sq. ft.).

Twenty-four NEW businesses sprouted up in Marshfield during 2014: Anytime Fitness Bamboo Garden Body Bliss Massage Brown s Living offices CD DPC Direct Primary Care DiLuca s Italian Steak House and

5 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Expansion, Retention, Attraction and Entrepreneurial support. Businesses prosper and grow in the Marshfield community: Pioneer Bank completed their new 20,486 sq. ft. facility on Marshfield s North side. The beautiful facility houses two other businesses and showcases a historic Marshfield wall on the inside. Brown s Living completed their Stoney River Memory Care facility (23,000 sq. ft.). They also transformed the former Penny Court building to a rendition of the original Blodgett Haus Hotel, now a breathtaking facility in the heart of downtown. Twenty-four NEW businesses sprouted up in Marshfield during 2014: Anytime Fitness Bamboo Garden Body Bliss Massage Brown s Living offices CD DPC Direct Primary Care DiLuca s Italian Steak House and Seafood Dunkin Donuts Granny s Attic I.T.S.M. LLC Knight Barry Title MAHN (Medical Associates Health Network) Pink Zebra Puppy Parlor LLC Pure Glamour Nails Royal VIP Seehafer s Store Stoney River Memory Care Subway Taqueria El Sol Mexican Restaurant The Outpost The Pampered Pooch Emporium & Dog Barkery Tuscany V & Company World Finance Two new housing facilities: Frederic Ozanam Transitional Shelter and Marauder Villas One museum: Marshfield Center for History Museum Brown s Living Offices (Blodgett Haus) 222 S. Central Ave., Downtown Marshfield Paget Equipment (16,563 sq. ft.) and Stainless Repair (7,600 sq. ft.) both completed additions to their facilities while Nelson-Jameson started construction of additional warehouse space. Marshfield Clinic underwent a major remodel, including interior renovations, new signage and showcasing an amazing art collection throughout the facility. AgSource Laboratories was welcomed to Marshfield, expanding their business into an existing building in Air Business Park on the South side, bringing an additional 25 employees to the community. City of Marshfield and Main Street Marshfield partnered to assist building owners in investing and updating/ remodeling their buildings with the continuation of a facade Marshfield Clinic Photo Compliments of Marshfield Clinic Copyright of Marshfield Clinic Paget Equipment Company 417 E. 29th St., Marshfield matching grant program. Five projects were initiated resulting in nearly $1 million of improvements. Two local businesses were assisted with low interest loan funding totaling $100,000, provided through the Central Wisconsin Revolving Loan Fund (CWED). Central Wisconsin SCORE, (counselors to businesses), serving Wood, Portage, Marathon, Adams, Lincoln and Juneau counties, celebrating 50 years of the SCORE organization, counseled hundreds of clients looking to start or grow their businesses. The Marshfield community was promoted at several tradeshows including the BIO International Convention held in San Diego, CA and the ICSC Retail Trade Show events held in Chicago and Wausau. The MACCI website continues to be a great resource for new and existing businesses. Twenty-eight businesses grew by remodeling, expanding or relocating to larger facilities in Marshfield: AgSource Laboratories Applebee s Aquatics & More Arby s Associated Bank (Festival location) Charter Communications Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts Gallery Room Contours Cutie Pie Studio First Weber Realty Hannah Center Heritage Bank Indigo Bloom Legacy Homes Marshfield Clinic Nelson-Jameson Northwestern Mutual Nutz Deep Paget Equipment Co. Perkins Restaurant Pioneer Bank Stainless & Repair Subway Total Electric Ultra Com United Rentals Westland Insurance Woodfield Inn & Suites

PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Workshops, recognition, networking & fundraising.

to help grow businesses and retain your workforce.

6 PROGRAMS & EVENTS: Workshops, recognition, networking & fundraising. Networking Opportunities Twelve Business After 5 s laid the framework for 4,000 people, providing them with the opportunity to network in social settings while connecting them with others and helping their business grow. The Working Women s Wednesday program has grown in a flash providing over 500 women with professional networking opportunities and leaving them motivated and inspired to make a difference in their lives. Professional Growth Opportunities MACCI s professional growth programs throughout the year focus on providing its members with professional training and setting the tone for networking opportunities to help grow businesses and retain your workforce. Java Jump Start workships offered were, Healthy Eating on a Busy Schedule, Common Myths and Misconceptions, Sugar Blues, Fitting Fitness into Your Life, Social Media, Morality Clauses and More, Application for Marketing Your Business Online, and The Importance of Key Words. Through the Building Blocks to Success training, we were able to offer Building Positive Attitudes in the Workplace, Dealing with Difficult People, Marketing 101, and The Harder I Work, the Behinder I Get. MACCI also partnered with Dale Carnegie training in offering one 8-week series. MACCI s Leadership Marshfield program graduated its 22nd class with 28 participants. This program continues to help frame Marshfield s future leaders through informative monthly programs. Tammy Meissner was recognized as the 2014 Leadership Marshfield Alumnus of the Year. The 33rd Dairyfest celebration, Dairyfest... A Cow s Dynasty continues to be a community tradition recognizing our agricultural heritage and pays tribute to our farmers. Picture yourself part of the annual golf outing Champer Caper, where nearly 200 business people conduct business on the green. Or maybe bowling is your thing. MACCI s Business Bowl offers an afternoon of networking and teambuilding that 120 professionals enjoy at this themed event. New in 2014 was the Glow Walk that encouraged healthy living with this evening stroll. Recognition Events MACCI Ambassadors illustrate the perfect example of our community. Hosting 17 ribbon cuttings, one groundbreaking, and assisting at 12 Business After 5 events, our red coats also conducted goodwill calls, and volunteered as greeters at all MACCI events. Wickersham Jewelry was honored as MACCI s 2014 Small Business of the Year. MACCI honored Wheelers Chevrolet GMC as its 2014 Firm of the Year. Thirty-five businesses celebrated milestone anniversaries, from 5 to 110 years of doing business in the greater Marshfield area.

ADVOCACY: Communications, issue education and government relations. Serving as the voice and policy advocate of its business members was the purpose of MACCI in 2014.

Fostering and maintaining regular communications between government and business, and when necessary taking action to support pro-business policies and creating a business friendly environment.

Focusing on: The spring elections by providing critical information on School Board and local city and county candidates.

7 ADVOCACY: Communications, issue education and government relations. Serving as the voice and policy advocate of its business members was the purpose of MACCI in This was accomplished by informing and educating members on local, state and federal issues impacting their businesses. Fostering and maintaining regular communications between government and business, and when necessary taking action to support pro-business policies and creating a business friendly environment. Forums: Through committees such as Business & Governmental Affairs, a full portfolio of key information for business and industry was presented. Focusing on: The spring elections by providing critical information on School Board and local city and county candidates. New health care laws and the steps employers need to take to be ready for open enrollment were provided through an Affordable Care Act update. Through two seminars, experts provided vital information on business succession planning and new tax rules and regulations on tangible property. The late year portfolio included detailed coverage of the fall elections with: The Get to Know the Candidate interviews. Information on How to Run for Local Office was updated to encourage more candidates for elected office. Through the joint efforts of the BGA and Agri-business committees - members were updated on Wood County s regulatory considerations related to Waste Irrigation. Through an Energy Roundtable, members were able to learn critical energy policy insights from representatives of the American Petroleum Institute and the Wisconsin Petroleum Council. Visits: MACCI also provided membership with direct access to federal officials to discuss national policy issues. In addition to monthly business visits with representatives from US Senator Ron Johnson and US Representative Sean Duffy s office, Senator Johnson held a State of the Nation presentation and a question and answer session exclusively for members. Programs: Keeping Marshfield s transportation needs in focus was accomplished by seeking business input on state transportation investment policies through a local forum. Providing policy development insight through the Transportation Development Authority s State Capital Drive-in and the TDA s Annual Meeting. Air travel improvements were sought through participation in the Central Wisconsin Airport s SEATS Committee. Business Day in Madison provided members a valuable opportunity to meet with Wisconsin legislators and officials to discuss state issues impacting local business, learn about critical national and international issues from renowned experts and concluded with an address by Governor Scott Walker. Advocacy efforts continued by partnering with central Wisconsin chambers, municipalities and institutions of higher learning through CENTERGY to hold the Central WI Days. A legislative visit to the state capitol, where critical central Wisconsin issues were discussed with government officials. Members were offered the opportunity to meet then Attorney General candidate Brad Schimel. MACCI continued to be your source for access to Wisconsin officials. Whether it was attending listening sessions by Representative Bob Kulp or roundtable discussions with department secretaries from the Dept. of Workforce Development, Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection and Dept. of Natural Resources members had the chance to frame their questions and issues for those officials. MACCI looks forward to continuing its efforts to focus on serving as the voice and policy advocate of its business members as we continue to develop Portraits for Success!

Mission Statement The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry provides leadership and support for the economic advancement of our community, while serving as a catalyst for the development of

8 Mission Statement The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry provides leadership and support for the economic advancement of our community, while serving as a catalyst for the development of programs and services that benefit our members. MACCI: Areas of Focus Advocacy Economic Development Programs & Events Members Services To serve as the voice and policy advocate for businesses and keep them informed and educated on local, state, and federal issues. Business Development To sustain, enhance, and develop business growth and opportunities. Workforce Development To facilitate in the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce by providing training and development opportunities. To promote and support member businesses through networking opportunities, professional growth programs, and events. To facilitate business interaction through social and professional opportunities, customer referrals, and product promotion providing business solutions. Your 2015 Board of Directors Neil Armitage... Dental Clinic of Marshfield Nick Arnoldy... Marshfield Insurance Frank Baltus... Baltus Company Jerry Cleveland... Ministry Home Care Todd Diedrich... Marshfield Clinic Matt Eckelberg... Hawkins Ash CPAs LLP Sharon Helwig... REMAX American Dream Cory Latourell... Hotel Marshfield Dave Meissner... Norm-E-Lane Farm Amy Nystrom... PreventionGenetics Phil Trierweiler... Roehl Transport Bob Trussoni... Marshfield Utilities Troy Weik... A&B Process Systems Corp. Pat Wesenberg... Central City Credit Union Ron Wilczek... BMO Harris Bank MACCI Staff Scott Larson... Executive Director, MACCI Debbie Bauer... Program Director, MACCI Karen Isaacson... Member Services Director, MACCI Pam Schweiger... Administrative Assistant, MACCI Karen Olson... Business Development Director, Foundation Matt McLean...Director, Convention & Visitors Bureau Lyn Anderson...Marketing Assistant, Convention & Visitors Bureau Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 700 South Central Avenue Marshfield, WI Phone (715) FAX (715) macciinfo@marshfieldchamber.com

MACCI. Welcomes New Members. Business News Shared pg. 2 MACCI

MACCI. Welcomes New Members. Business News Shared pg. 2 MACCI August 2016 MACCI s Chamber Caper Offers Big Cup Fun MACCI s Chamber Caper is scheduled for Wednesday, August 10 at RiverEdge Golf Course. Plans are being finalized for another fun filled day of non-competitive