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YEAR IN REVIEW
2018-2019
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce 4-Star Accreditation in November 2018. Fewer than three percent of all chambers
in the nation earn the accreditation designation.
The 42 Group LLC
Accuracy Machine - Merrill
Adaptive Communities Inc
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin - Wausau
Allison Liddle Consulting
American Cancer Society - Wausau
Apothecary by H4H
Big Fat Designs LLC
The Blind Rooster/Oakwells
CenterStage Band and Show Choir Inc
CI Pediatric Therapy Centers - Wausau
The Community Blood Center - Woodruff
Cox & Associates Architects and Planners LLC
Davczyk & Varline LLC
Dietrich VanderWaal SC
DJ Justin Pitlik
Dreamztech Solutions Inc
EatStreet Inc
ETCO Electric Supply Inc - Wausau
Exclamation Services LLC
EXIT Midstate Realty
Foundation Finance Company LLC
GC Supply LLC
Get Well Health Services LLC
Glaser Dental SC
Heartland Communications Group LLC - WRJO/WERL - WCYE/WHOH - WATW/WBSZ/WJJH/WNXR
Hi Restaurant (Hi Yummy LLC)
Holiday Inn Express - Weston
HOM Furniture - Wausau
Hutch’s Bar
IFLEED Institute of Math and Science LLC
Inner Piece Interiors
Innovative Hydraulics LLC
Jackson Hewitt
JET Accounting & Consulting Service LLC
Kitchen Tune-Up - Stevens Point
The Lighthouse Salon Inc
Lodge Kohler
Lumen Advisory Group LLC
Mad City Windows and Baths
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Mosinee Brewing Company
New York Life - Josh Preiser
Newton Electric Corp
NextHome Leading Edge
Norde Memorials
Northcentral Employers Healthcare Alliance, Inc.
NoWorries Haven
Patriot K9s of Wisconsin Inc
Peaceful Solutions Counseling Inc - Wausau
Pearl Engineering Corporation - Wausau
The Plaza Hotel & Suites
Red Robin Burgers & Brews - Wausau
Rib Mountain Glass Inc
Rondele Ranch
Sapphire Salon
SC Swiderski Land Company LLC
The Scrub and Shoe Company
Sheroes Among Us
Silas Mahner
Silver Lake College of the Holy Family - Manitowoc
Spectratech Services Corp
Star Environmental Inc
State Farm - Ryan Hanson Insurance Agency Inc
Straight Shot Investment Group LLC
Taylor Enterprises of Wisconsin Inc
TDS Telecom - Mosinee
Titus Talent Strategies
TLC Unlimited LLC DBA Biggby Coffee - Wausau - E Bridge St
True North Counseling & Wellness LLC
Vreeland Associates Inc
Wausau Animal Hospital
Wausau Metro Strong
Wausau World Market
WBD Inc
Weld Riley SC - Eau Claire
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA)
Zymo Interactive
Weichert Realtors - Jarpo Group
Wenger Equipment LLC
Vantage Agora
Zipperer Financial LLC
NEW MEMBERS
OFFICERS2018-2019
Rebecca Frisch Marathon County Conservation, Planning & Zoning
Bill GleasonRetired
Robin HeggRiver Valley Bank
Al LancasterWSAW/WZAW
Paul LaPreeMiron Constructon Co Inc
Yengyee LorFaithful Consulting LLC
Alfred NakhlaAssociated Bank
BOARDOF DIRECTORS2018-2019 Cole Bruner
Buska Wealth Management LLC
Keri Anne Connaughty CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
JoAnn Draeger Nicolet National Bank
Thomas Felch J & D Tube Benders Inc
Ted Fox Ameriprise Financial - Cornerstone Advisors
Tom Frank Greenheck
Dawn Bernatz Church Mutual Insurance Company
Tammy PestkaAnsay & Associates
Craig Timm Domtar Paper Co LLC
Jeff ZrinyMCDEVCO Inc
Dr. Jeannie Worden Northcentral Technical College
Chairperson
Darrell Lentz Aspirus
Chairperson Elect
Michael Loy North Central Health Care
Treasurer/Secretary
Cory Heckendorf Wisconsin Kenworth
Immediate Past Chairperson
Dave Eckmann Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce
President/CEO
Jack Hoogendyk Hope Life Center
Director at Large
Nicole WilliamsQPS Employment Group
Director at Large
ANNUAL DINNERMore than 230 members attended the 2018 Annual Dinner held at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center in Rothschild on September 13. Mike Nichols, President of the Badger Institute, was the keynote speaker at the event. President/CEO Dave Eckmann also spoke about his vision for the Chamber in the new program year.
THE BRANCHThe Branch, a workforce development initiative introduced in the summer of 2016 saw fifteen college students participate in the spring 2019 session. This skills accelerator is built to retain talent in central Wisconsin.
BUSINESS PM EVENTS22 networking events provided an opportunity for members to showcase their business in an informal ‘open house’ atmosphere. An average of 75 individuals attended each event.
GOLF OUTINGSThe annual Golf Outing was held on June 24 at the Wausau Country Club in Wausau; 160 golfers participated.
LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE37 graduates in our Leadership Excellence program were recognized on May 8 at a ceremony held at The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co in Wausau.
RIBBON CUTTINGS46 members took advantage of a ribbon cutting or ground breaking opportunity this year. These members celebrated one of the following successes at their business: broke ground or opened a new facility, moved to a new location, remodeled an existing facility, welcomed new ownership or underwent a significant re-branding or name change.
SMALL BUSINESS WEEKIn addition to the Business EXPO and the EXPO Business PM, this week included the Small Business of the Year Awards, a program on business transferal and the Small Business of the Year Recognition Ceremony.
WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEMore than 630 women attended the third annual conference to dis-cover their highest level of personal and professional development. This conference was held on January 15 at the Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center in Rothschild.
WORKFORCE HUBThis initiative offered multiple opportunities for business, education and community leaders to connect and facilitated partnerships to address the region’s workforce issues. The Workforce Hub played a major role informing the Discovery Phase of the Economic Development Strate-gic Plan and Talent Recruitment Website planning through roundtable discussions and interactive workshops.
BUSINESS EXPO & EXPO BUSINESS PMThere were 281 booths set up for the more than 2,900 attendees at the 2019 Business EXPO on April 25. Visitors learned about the products and services provided by our members. Both the number of exhibitors and the number of attendees were new records for the event held at the Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center in Rothschild. Plus, hundreds attended the EXPO Business PM which took place after the EXPO at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Rothschild and included EXPO Best of Show recognition.
PROGRAM & EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARDThe Ambassador of the Year Award is presented to an Ambassador who contributes countless hours of service to the Chamber at ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, programs and events. The 2018 Ambassador of the Year Award was presented to Cheryl Anderson.
RUDER WARE INNOVATOR AWARD IN MEMORY OF G. LANE WARECreated to honor Lane G. Ware and to recognize outstanding individuals who personify the spirit of entrepreneurship, this award is given to an individual who demonstrates excellence in the way they conduct business. Ron and Loreen Glaman, owners of Vino Latte, were recognized with the award at the 2018 Annual Dinner.
ATHENA LEADERSHIP AWARD® PROGRAMThe ATHENA Leadership Award® Program recognizes members of the community who have played an important role in business, our community and the advancement of women. The ATHENA Award is presented to a person who has demonstrated professional excellence, taken part in community service, and actively assisted women in attaining leadership skills that have helped them advance professionally.
The 2018 ATHENA Award was presented to, right above, Ann Dahlke of UMR.
The ATHENA Young Professional Award is presented to a woman who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in her business or profession, provides valuable service to improve the quality of life for others in her community and clearly serves as a role model for young women both personally and professionally.
The 2018 ATHENA Young Professional Award was presented to, left above, Allison Liddle of Prosper Wealth Management and Allison Liddle Consulting.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDSThe Small Business of the Year Award recognizes business growth, community involvement, and innovative efforts in the Wausau Region. This award is also an opportunity to review the best business practices of successful entrepreneurs and set a benchmark of excellence for the years to come.
Luoma Design Solutions Inc, above left, (Business-to-Business), Wausau River District Inc, above right, (Charitable Non-Profit) and Ruppel Chiropractic, above, (Business-to-Consumer) were named as the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Small Businesses of the Year recipients. The awards have been given annually since 1981 and were presented during the Chamber’s Small Business Week in April.
BUSINESS EXPO BEST OF SHOW AWARDSThe Best of Show recipients for Business EXPO 2019 were named at the EXPO Business PM on April 25.
The winning members included Mid-Wisconsin Beverage Inc (Eats or Treats), Weston Lanes Inc and the Central Wisconsin Convention + Expo Center (Overall), Jim Kryshak Jewelers (Best Theme) and the Marathon County Sheriff’s Department (Attention Strategy).
AWARDS
THANK YOU to all of our member businesses.
We want to acknowledge all of the volunteers who assist with committees, programs and events.
We also want to thank all of our member businesses who sponsored our programs and events. They provided critical support for ongoing services and for the expansion of Chamber programs in the last year.
SPECIAL THANKS
STAFF
Sharon Baumann
Special Projects Manager
James Gabower
Membership Development Manager
Dave Eckmann, Ed.D.
President/CEO
Stacy Livernash
Programs & Events Director
Brian Otten
Marketing Manager
Judy Pitek
Member Relations Manager
Renae Krings
Economic Development Specialist
Sue Wokatsch
Finance Director
FINANCIALSREVENUES:
EXPENSES:
MembershipInvestment50%
Affiliate Contracts >1%Programs 42%
Other 6%
Operations66%
Programs 24%
Occupancy 7%Other 3%
Affiliate Contracts: Contracts with other organizations for the Chamber to provide administrative services.
Programs: Educational, Golf Outing, Small Business Week
Operations: Salaries and fringes, office expenses
Occupancy: Rent, property tax, utilities
Grants 2%
Our MissionTo strengthen our member businesses and
enhance our community by building business success.
Our VisionWe are the region’s indispensable source for business
connections, opportunities, and solutions.
Contact UsWausau Region Chamber of Commerce
200 Washington Street, Suite 120Wausau, WI 54403
715-845-6231www.wausauchamber.com
The Greater Wausau Chamber of Commerce and key stakeholders have engaged economic development consulting firm TIP Strategies, based in Austin, in the creation of economic development strategic plan for the Greater Wausau Region. The plan was unveiled at the Economic Outlook program held on March 14, 2019. The plan provides strategies and actions to enhance the region’s economic competitiveness and growth for the next ten years. One element in the plan excecuted in 2019 was the creation of the Greater Wausau Prosperity Partnership.
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