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Presents - Tasha SchuhTasha Schuh, inspirational speaker and author from Ellsworth, Wis-consin will share her keynote message of “Little is Huge” at the Work-ing Women’s Wednesday Luncheon, April 22, at Hotel Marshfield, 2700 South Central Ave., Marshfield, WI. Tasha will autograph her book “My Last Step Backward” at the event.

About Tasha Schuh After showcasing her talent as the lead in her high school’s production of “Grease”, Tasha began to dream of a career in theater. No one knew that the stage itself would steal her dream—and almost her life—during a rehearsal for the next big show.

Just days before her opening performance in The Wizard of Oz, sixteen year-old Tasha took one step backward and fell sixteen feet through a trap door. On that day, November 11, 1997, she landed on the concrete floor of the historic Sheldon Theater, breaking her neck, crushing her spinal cord and fracturing her skull. She would never walk again.

For the next three days, Tasha prepared for a surgery that would, at best, leave her a C-5 quadriple-gic. Post-op complications turned Tasha’s struggle and ultimate triumph into an unbelievable jour-ney. From loss and grief to self-discovery and achievement, Tasha’s faith, resilience and honesty have allowed her to leave the old Tasha behind while she confronts the new Tasha’s life from a state of the art wheelchair.

Survivor, believer, and fighter, Tasha is an inspiration and hope for all who face life’s greatest challenges. She was the recipient of the 2012 National Rehabilitation Champion Award and was Ms. Wheelchair USA 2012-13. Tasha travels and shares her story of resilience and triumph over tragedy. Tasha lives in Ellsworth, WI with her husband Doug Mi-chaels, former Eau Claire TV meteorologist.

Proud sponsor of the Working Women’s Wednesday program is:

Register online at www.marshfieldchamber.com or call MACCI at 715-384-3454.

Celebrating MACCI Volunteers!

On behalf of the MACCI Board of Directors and staff, thank you for all that you do for our organization throughout the year! We could not do what we do, without YOU! Thank you!

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MACCI Welcomes New Member Joey’s Optical opened for business on February 2nd, 2015 at 1645 North Central Avenue, Marshfield. Proudly serving the Marshfield area with qual-ity eyecare services and a friendly staff, the business employs one person. Joey Burnett is the owner and takes great pride in offering the best vision care possible for your entire family. Whether you need to be fitted with eye glasses or contact lenses, Joey’s prac-tice utilizes the latest technology and treatments available. Joey is happy to take the time to answer all of your questions and explain your options through your entire eyecare experience. If you are looking for quality eye care, stop in today. The business contact info is 715-502-3464, fax 715-502-3463, email joey@joeysoptical.com, or log on to the website at www.joeysopti-cal.com to learn more.

Business News Hub City Ice Cream will open for the season on Wednesday, April 1st. Located at 1610 South Central Avenue, Dave and Sandy Freeman invite you to stop by. Hub City Ice Cream is open seven days a week and the telephone number is 715-384-2922.

Congratulations to Marshfield Community Television on garnering several awards at the 2015 Best of the Midwest Video Fest. Awards were received in categories including; Excellence Award, Achievement, and Merit Awards. Kudos to Breanna Speth, and Brett Butler for all their work at Marshfield Community Televi-sion!

Congratulations to ReMax American Dream associates on being recognized by RE/MAX INTEGRA Midwest for their sales achievement in 2014. Receiving recognition were Gerald Gorbet, Executive Club; Connie Reiter-Miller, Executive Club; and Sharon Helwig, Platinum. ReMax was also honored for their 2014 contributions made to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Thank you for giving back!

Ellis Stone Construction is pleased to announce Tonia Dziak has accepted a position in their design department. Dziak holds an associate degree in resi-dential design from Northcentral Tech-nical College and has over 25 years of design experience including 15 years of CAD drafting of commercial buildings. Ellis Stone Construction is location at 3201 Stanley, in Stevens Point.

Congratulations to Ellis Stone Con-struction!. The SentryWorld building renovation project has been awarded a 2014 Top Projects Award sponsored by The Daily Reporter. Ellis Stone Construction Company was the general contractor for the project; working with Swaback partners architects and many local sub-contractors to create a revital-ized and reimagined facility to comple-ment the redesigned SentryWorld golf course. Projects from across Wis-consin were submitted for the award. Criteria for the award included: meet-ing and overcoming challenges before and during construction, the benefit of the project to the community, and any advancement the project provides to the state’s construction industry.

Marco recently hired Sue Roes as an IT sales manager for the Wisconsin region and Rochester area. Roes has more than 30 year of experience in the technology

industry. Marco specializes in cloud hosted services, managed services, business IT services, carrier services, copiers/printers, phone systems, docu-ment management and audio/video sys-tems. Marco serves customers nation-ally with offices in Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Three Oaks-Golden Living is pleased to announce several community events that the public is welcome to attend.

“5 Wishes” - Come learn about Advanced Directives. Professionals will be on hand to help complete legal paperwork free of charge.

The date is April 10 at 9:30 am and it will be held at the Marshfield Senior Community Center, located at 111 South Maple Avenue in Marshfield.

“How Does Your Medicare Cover-age Work in the Nursing Home” will be offered on May 8 at 9:30 am at the Marshfield Senior Community Center, 111 South Maple Avenue in Marshfield.

These free community educational opportunities are being presented by Three Oaks-Golden Living Center and Asera Care Teams.

Call 715-486-2055 for additional information.

Congratulations to Mark Steevens of Time Federal Savings Bank on his retirement! Thank you for all your years

of dedication to the Marshfield area community. Enjoy!

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2015 MACCI Agri-Business BanquetMACCI’s Annual Agri-Business Banquet was held March 9th at the Eagles Club of Marshfield with 85 attendees. Guest speakers were of Kim Bremmer, Ag Inspirations LLC, who champions agriculture everywhere she goes and a past Outstanding Senior scholarship recipient, Lauren Berdan of Auburndale and now at student a UW-River Falls.

Scholarships were given to Outstanding Ag Seniors from twelve area schools. Pictured (Front row): Mariah Elmer, Greenwood; Allyssa Carney, Neillsville; Cheyenne Karl, Auburndale; Abby Mik-laszewicz, Abbotsford; and Stacie Hartl, Stratford. (Back row): Tristan Gardner, Pittsville; Zach Gilbertson, Marshfield; Bradley Kolzow, Colby; Sierra Huser, Wisconsin Rapids Lincoln; Kevin Johnson, Granton; Jake Rueth, Loyal. Not pictured: Ashley Zimmerman, Spencer.

Mike Sabel (pictured with his wife Norma), current Ag instructor at Mid-State Technical College was honored as MACCI’s 2015 Friend of Ag. Mike started teaching high school agriculture in 1979 in Mayville, WI. He moved to Auburndale High School in 1981 where he taught agriculture and served as an FFA advisor. He has worked with famers and been involved with many ag-related community organiza-tions, including agri-business.

The Behselich Family from Pittsville was honored with a plaque as a 2014 Area Century Farm.

THANK YOUODC THANKS AREA BUSINESSES THAT PROVIDED WORK EXPERIENCES AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN 2014!

THANK YOU FOR HELPING TO MAKE THIS A COMMUNITY THAT VALUES THE ABILITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL MEMBERS ... A COMMUNITY OF OPPORTUNITY!

OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTERS, INC.2406 East 21st Street, Marshfield, WI • 715-387-1161 • www.odcinc.com

A & B Process SystemsAmericInn

Arby’sAssociated Sales & Leasing

Baltus Oil CompanyBear’s TaxidermyBerryland Farms

Blue Heron Brew PubBrickner’s Motors

Britten’s GreenhouseBurger King

Cabinet ShopCentral City Credit Union

Central WI Fair AssociationChestnut Center for the Arts

Child Care Centers of MarshfieldChips

Church Mutual InsuranceCity of MarshfieldColonial Center

Courtside Furniture

Dragt ChiropracticGolden Dawn Dairy

Good Shepherd Lutheran ChurchGoodwill

Gruett’s ApplianceHancock Fabrics

Hardee’sHeartland Coop

Hiller’s True Value HardwareHotel Marshfield

Hurtz Service CenterJanet’s Yarns and Crafts

Kwik TripKuyoth Custom Auto

Lang FurnitureLaundry Room

MAACIUnited Way

Marshfield Police DepartmentMarshfield Public Library

Marshfield Scrap

Marshfield Sr. Community CenterMcDonald’s

McMillan ElectricMelody GardensMenzner Lumber

Ministry Saint Joseph’s HospitalMueller PublishingNasonville Dairy

Northside Elder EstatesNorthwoods Evergreen

Pick’n SavePiggly Wiggly

Pinecrest Nursing HomePizza Hut

Pomp’s TirePrevention Genetics

Quality RoofingRiverside Athletic ClubRod’s Towing Service

Rose Bowl LanesScotty’s Pizza & Chicken

Security Health PlanStaab ConstructionStark Automotive

Stoney River Assisted LivingStratford Sport and Spine

SubwayTaco Bell

TargetThree’s Company

WalgreensWalmart

Weiler Convenience StoresWeber’s FarmWendorf Bus

Wood County TransportationWooden Creations

Woodfield Inn and SuitesYounkers

RiverEdge Ladies Golf LeagueLooking to improve your golf game in a FUN environment? Join RiverEdge Ladies League! This 9-hole league consists of 2-person teams, so you can join with a partner. If you don’t have a partner, we can help pair you with someone. League plays every Wednesday from early May through the end of August, with tee times at 5:00 pm. All skill levels are welcome! To learn more, plan to attend the spring informational meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 7th at RiverEdge Golf Course (main dining area). If you are interested in the league but cannot attend the meeting, contact Gwen at 715-305-2063 for more information.

Wednesdays at the Wood, Preview Days give taste of college life One of the best ways to see if a college is right for you is to visit the campus, speak with faculty and staff and talk with current students. In April, there are two opportunities for area high school students, their families, and adults considering returning to college to learn more about University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County.

Take a tour with student ambassadors Wednesdays at the Wood April 1 at 2 p.m. This free event is great for students and families to get a taste of campus life and see what your local University of Wisconsin campus has to offer. The annual spring campus Preview Day is April 19 at 1 p.m. Meet professors, current students and alumni; attend sample classes; learn about tuition, which is the lowest in the UW System; learn about how credits transfer and more.

Visit your local University of Wisconsin campus and learn why we’re the “U” for You! Registration is encouraged, walk-ins are welcome. Register online or learn more at https://marshfield.uwc.edu/admissions/visit or call 715-389-6530.

Community Program offered “Managing Your Fears and Caring for Children in a Dangerous World”

In a dangerous world of mass violence, natural and man-made disasters, pandemics, and terrorism. We have a choice -- we can live in denial and be frozen by fear or face our fears and take action. Parents often ask, “What should we do to help our children cope with this disaster?” Research has demonstrated that children do better if their parents or other caretakers are doing well.

Marshfield Clinic invites parents, families and community members to learn more about this topic at a free “Managing Your Fears and Caring for Children in a Dangerous World” community program presented by Dr. Joseph Napoli, Co-Director of Resiliency LLC, from 6:30-8:00 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2015, in the Robert F. Froehlke Auditorium, Melvin R. Laird Center for Medical Research, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield.

RSVP by calling 715-387-9081. Direct questions to Patti Bell, Marshfield Clinic Marketing & Communications, at 715-387-5199 or bell.patricia@marshfieldclinic.org.

Spring Comedy “The Nerd” April 16-19 Campus Community Players present “The Nerd” April 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee April 19 at 2 p.m. in the Helen Connor Laird Theater at UW-Marshfield/Wood County. “The Nerd” centers on the hilarious dilemma of a young architect who is visited by Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in the war. Willaim is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his 34th birthday party. However, Rick’s awkward manner and inappropriate be-havior throw the occasion into shambles. It turns out that Rick is a stupid nerd who overstays his welcome with a vengeance.

Tickets are $12 available for purchase online at www.marshfield.uwc.edu or call 715-389-6534. Box Office hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

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Students Realize the Value of Education at Reality Stores The Reality Store is a fun simulation that helps 8th graders connect academic achievement with the kind of lifestyle they envision for themselves after graduation. Students are assigned an occupation with annual income, benefits, a marital status, combined income, and children. They then proceed from table to table (staffed by our volunteers) to buy housing, transportation, groceries, insurance, furniture, clothing, electronics, vacations, utilities, child care, pets, and other real life elements.

Each school year, MACCI coordinates two Reality Stores – one at Spencer Middle/High School, which was held on March 10, and another at Marshfield Middle School which is sched-uled for April 14. This year, the Marshfield Reality Store will be reaching more than 600 area students. In follow-up surveys, students consistently report having a greater appreciation of the importance of grades and education, as well as the many challenges, complexities, and opportunities they will face as adults. MACCI is currently recruiting volunteers to staff the booths for the stores.

Please contact Karen Isaacson at (715) 384-3454 or email macci@marshfieldchamber.com if you are able to volunteer time for this enjoyable educational event.

Food For Thought Returns April 11 Food for Thought 2015 will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 6 – 9 pm at UW-Marshfield/Wood County. This annual fundraising event for the University Foundation has brought together fabu-lous food, magnificent entertainment, spectacular auction items and hundreds of campus friends every year for more than a decade.

This annual fundraiser features a variety of appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts prepared by local home-chefs that will delight your taste buds. Bid on unique silent auction item, and buy tickets for your chance to win exciting raffle prizes. Proceeds from the event fund scholarships and professional development for faculty and staff.

In honor of UW-Marshfield/Wood County’s 50th Anniversary, this year’s entertainment will highlight the 60’s with Mainstreet Conservatory of Dance Jazz Company from 6-7 pm and pay tribute to the Beatles with The Britins from 7–9 pm. Join us for a Magical Mystery Tour of sights and sounds from that remarkable era of the 1960s.

General admission is $35 in advance, or $40 at the door, which includes a tax-deductible donation. Get your Ticket to Ride at marshfield.uwc.edu/food-for-thought, call 715-384-1703, or email roxanne.wetterau@uwc.edu. Food for Thought is generously sponsored by Nelson-Jameson, Inc.

American Legion Auxiliary Host Annual Spring Dinner The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 54 will host its annual spring dinner on April 22nd, from 4:30-7:30 pm. Other things offered are a bake sale, Chinese auction and Rada sale. Menu consists of roast pork, chicken & dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable and dessert. Cost is adults: $8.00, children 5-12: $4.00, pre-schoolers are free. The American Legion Post 54 Hall is located at 2100 South Maple Avenue in Marshfield.

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Celebrating “Earth Day” Throughout the Week! An Earth Week event, “Hummingbirds, Butterflies and Bees: Attracting Polli-nators,” will be offered Monday, April 20 in the Mother Frances Streitel Con-ference Center at Ministry Saint Joseph’s Hospital. (follow signs)

Join Bud Arnold, horticulturalist and garden center manager at Schalow’s Nurs-ery, as he talks about turning any space into a beneficial garden habitat.

Arnold received his degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, with backgrounds in broadfield horticulture, and landscape architecture with a design emphasis.

Registration and refreshments will be at 5:30 p.m. followed by the presentation from 6-7 p.m. There will be time for questions. There will also be educational handouts and door prizes. To register, please call 1-800-362-9900 and name the event title.

Parking is available in Clinic Lot E, located across the street from the Conference Center.

Summer courses help college students save time, money Registration is open for summer classes at the University of Wisconsin-Marshfield/Wood County. Summer courses are condensed so students can quickly earn college credits that are designed to transfer easily to UW System four-year campuses.

Summer courses include ART 161 Intro to Photography, BIO 190 Intro to Environmental Science, BIO 251 General Survey of Microbiology, BIO 286 Anatomy and Physiology, MUS 278 History of Rock and Roll: Ethnic Studies, SOC 101 Intro to Sociology, and WOM 203 Women in Popular Culture.

Summer is an excellent time for new and current students to pick up extra classes, allowing them to graduate earlier or reduce their course load in the fall. For college students who were attending a campus elsewhere and living at home for the summer, picking up college credits at UW-M/WC makes good economic sense and helps them stay on track.

For course descriptions and class times, visit http://marshfield.uwc.edu/summer.

For more information about admissions, advising and reg-istration for summer session courses, call Student Affairs at 715-389-6530.

Still using bulky water bottles/coolers? (that never get properly sanitized)

Pat Brogan • 800.471.7399 • pbrogan@eojohnson.com

Switch to:

Safer

Efficient

Profitable

Go Green

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Vita Bella Gala Scheduled Larry Shortess of Marshfield will be honored as the 2015 Spirit of Hope recipi-ent for this dedication and work in support of the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge. The award will be given during the Vita Bella Gala on May 15 at River-Edge Golf Course in Marshfield.

Since opening in March 2003, Hope Lodge has provided more than 55,000 overnight stays, cost-free, for more than 13,000 people diagnosed with cancer seeking care at the Marshfield medical complex and their caregivers. The only Hope Lodge in Wisconsin, it serves as a home away from home, and provides a safe and comfortable environment with many of its meals furnished by area restaurants and volunteers.

Hope Lodge requires a referral from a physician providing treatment for cancer. For more information about the Lodge, contact Joleen Specht, Lodge manager, at 715-486-9100; or 800-227-2345; or by email at joleen.specht@cancer.org.

For tickets to Vita Bella Gala, contact the Lodge at 715-486-9100; or Anna Gustafson, American Cancer Society, at 651-255-8147 or anna.gustafson@cancer.org.

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Encourage Employees To Attend Networking Events Once a month, your Chamber offers Business After 5’s. Hosted at a member business and sponsored by addi-tional 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 opportunity.

Locations confirmed for 2015 include: April 21: Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts May 20: V&H Inc. Trucks June: Kabinet Konnection July 23: Hot Time in the City August: BA5 on the Farm, location TBD September: Marshfield Utilities October: Rogers Cinema November: Tentative location December 10: Christmas Business After 5 at Hotel Marshfield

If you are interested in being a sponsor at any of these events please contact Debbie Bauer at 715-384-3454 or email her at debbiebauer@marshfieldchamber.com.

Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture Visits AgSource Laboratories Early March, AgSource Laboratories received a visit from Wisconsin Secretary of Agriculture Ben Brancel. AgSource Laboratories is proud to play a role in ensuring the health and safety of our state’s food supplies and water resources through food, milk and water testing services. They look foward to more efficiently serving the analytical needs of water custom-ers, dairy plants, dairy producers and food manufacturers from their new location at 3700 Downwind Drive in Marshfield.

Pictured are: AgSource Laboratories VP of Laboratory Opera-tions; Steve Frack; Wisconsin’s Secretary of Agriculture, Ben Brancel and AgSource Laboratories VP of Laboratory Management, Eric Helms, at the Marshfield facility.

We hope you will make Dairyfest a part of your weekend, May 29-31!

Activities throughout the weekend are available on the MACCI website at www.marshfieldchamber.com and will be printed in the

promotional brochure available early May.

Special thanks to Jes Mannigel for designing this year’s logo!

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Cheese Chase Registration Open The 24th Annual Marshfield Area YMCA Cheese Chase, presented by Security Health Plan will be held Saturday, May 30 at the Marsh-field Fairgrounds Park beginning at 7:30 am with routes leading participants through neighborhood streets, bike/walking trails, and the Central Avenue Dairyfest parade route. Sign up for a 2-mile run/walk, a 5-mile run, or a 10-mile run. Through May 26, online registration is available at www.active.com (key-word: cheese chase) or you can download the registration form at www.mfldymca.org and drop it off at the YMCA.

Registration is closed May 27-29, however, race day registration will be available. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Marshfield Area YMCA Financial Assis-tance Program.

Marshfield Area YMCA Kid’s Fun Run will be held Friday, May 29 at Colum-bia Park, in collaboration with Dairyfest Picnic in the Park, at 5:45 pm. This event is free to all youth ages 2-10. No registration is required, just come ready to run. All participants receive a prize at the finish line.

New Twist on Marshfield Art Fair New Visions Gallery is currently planning for the 52nd Annual Marshfield Art Fair. Marshfield Art Fair is a long standing community tradition that has seen its fair share of changes throughout the year, including date, location and activities. Even the best traditions must refresh themselves every so often!

For 2015, Marshfield Art Fair will remain as it has been on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 10, 2015) at Marshfield High School, but will also be the culminating event of the first ever Creative Marshfield Weekend! What is the Creative Marshfield Weekend? The Creative Marshfield Weekend is the first of what will hopefully be an annual event celebrating and recognizing the art of creativity in our great community! We have been inspired by the work that all of you have been doing and we hope to bring everyone together for an event that is all about imagination, inspiration and originality.

New Visions, along with Marshfield Art Fair is planning a Plein Air Paint-Off (plein air refers to painting outdoors and on-site rather than from sketches or photographs). Artists will be stationed around town, painting beautiful and important sites in the community (historic buildings, parks, trails, etc.). Artists participating in the Plein Air Paint-Off will receive space at Marshfield Art Fair to sell their paintings. Additionally, New Vi-sions, in partnership with Main Street Marshfield; will have Random Acts of Art on display as a part of the Marshfield Flash Galleries program. Two pianos have been painted by local artists and will be placed along Central Avenue for anyone to play. New Visions will work with local pianists and piano teachers to schedule performances throughout the weekend.

What are we asking of you? If you have something planned (a concert, a poetry reading, book signing, theatrical performance, art exhibition, art class, dance performance, flash mob, children’s art activities – anything that in-volves creativity) or might be interested in planning an activity, please contact me (elizabethabostwick@gmail.com or 715-389-4764) to let me know before APRIL 6. We would like to publicize ALL creative events taking place on May 8 & 9. This is your chance to act on that great idea you’ve had for a while! A printed brochure will be created for visitors as a one-stop shop for activities taking place. This will be publicized state-wide in the hope of not only bringing in community members, but visitors from out of the area.

Central Wis. SCORE Workshop

WHERE’S THE MONEY?

Coming:

Thursday, April 16, 2015

1:00 – 4:00 PM

River Cities Bank

Community Room 5709 Windy Drive Stevens Point, WI

To Register:

Call: Karen Olson 715-384-3454

Mail Check to: SCORE 700 S. Central Ave. Marshfield, WI 54449

Fee: $15 per person

RSVP by Monday, April 13

HIGHLIGHTS

Learn how to:

Access federal, state and local:

o Loans

o Loan Guarantees

o Revolving Loan Funds

o Local & Regional Programs and Incentives

Sponsored by: Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. SBA

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Whether you are starting a new business or have an existing business, this one-of-a-kind seminar is for you!

You’ll gain valuable insight on how to access various federal, state, and local financial assistance opportunities and programs available to businesses.

Featured speakers from the following organizations will discuss loans that are currently available to help businesses:

SBA – Small Business AdministrationPresenter: Patricia Pettey, Economic Development Specialist

WHEDA – Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development AuthorityPresenter: Deby Dehn, Business Dev. Officer

WBDC – Wisconsin Business Development CorporationPresenter: Dan Timm, Vice President and Loan Officer

Local and Regional ProgramsPresenters:

Michael Ostrowski, Community Dev.Director for local loan funds, City of Stevens Point

Laura West, Director of CAP Services, Inc.

Vicki Lobermeier, UWSP Director of Entrepreneurship Activities/SBDC

Name:

Company, if applicable:

Address:

City State Zip

Phone:

Review all of our workshops on our website: www.score.org

Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Mid-State Technical College presents

Working Women’s WednesdayWednesday, April 22, 2015 Registration & Marketplace: 11:00 - 11:30 am Lunch, with door prize drawings: 11:40 am - 12:10 pm Program: 12:15 - 1:15 pm Marketplace: open after program until 1:30 p.m. Hotel Marshfield 2700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield Tasha Schuh presents “Little is Huge” and will inspire, motivate and encourage you to find life in your story by embracing the little things. Tasha’s message is geared around her story about how she learned purpose, attitude, and hope in her journey of being a quadriplegic. Each person will be motivated and challenged to know that they can live life to the fullest, and overcome any circumstance or difficulty that they may encounter in life. Plan to attend and realize your purpose to move forward with a renewed spirit of excitement for your future. This networking luncheon offers a marketplace of booths, an educational experience, door prize drawings, and fabulous lunch. Marketplace will be open after the program until 1:30 p.m.

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Working Women’s Wednesday Reservation FormWednesday, April 22, 2015

Name ______________________________________________ Email ____________________________________Business ________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________City ____________________________ Zip ______________

Check menu option: ____ Philly Cheese Steak sandwich on a toasted hoagie served with house made chips and house salad. ____ Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad sandwich on ciabetta bread with house made chips and house salad. ____ Pasta Primavera with Alfredo sauce and fresh seasonal veggies served with breadstick and house salad. Cost: $23/per person. Enclosed $_______ Make check payable and send to: MACCI, 700 S. Central Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449 Credit card (Master Card, Visa, Discover accepted)_________________________________________________ Exp. date______Vcode_____ Signature ___________________________________Credit card billing address ___________________________________________ Please RSVP by Thursday, April 16. Reservations after that date will be at $33 per person.

A collaborative effort of MSTC and the Wisconsin Rapids Job Center.For more information contact Jennifer at the Wisconsin Rapids Job Center ~ 715.422.5047

Register at: ncwwdb.org/cwjf

Complete the online registration by March 27

to receive early bird booth rate of $100.00

Included with registration fee: 6’ table, lunch for two, Wi-Fi, and on-site interview space

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 89:30-10:00 a.m. • Veterans Only

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. • General Public

Mid-State Technical College500 32nd Street North • Wisconsin Rapids, WI

E Building ~ Gymnasium

EMPLOYERS & RECRUITERSReserve your exhibit space now!

* Meet candidates in person* Attract the candidates YOU are seeking* Accelerate your recruiting process* Fill positions faster* Network in real life* Reduce cost-per-hire* Promote your business/industry

Sponsors:

Sponsored By: Arby’s

W A D G E Marshfield Parks & Rec

Mid-Wisconsin Disc Golf Association Marshfield Sunrise Rotary

* * * 8th Annual * * *

Dairyfest Fling

Disc Golf Tournament Sunday, May 31st, 2015

Braem Park – Marshfield North Park – Pittsville

One (20-hole) Round at NWCP and One (18-hole) Round at Braem Professional, Amateur & Recreational Divisions

PRO Fee AM Fee REC Fee Open $25 Men $15 Men (novice) $10 Women $20 Women $15 Women (novice) $10 Masters (40 yrs & over) $20 Masters (40 yrs & over) $15 Juniors (15 & under) $10

PRO payouts in Cash / All other divisions awarded in DG merchandise

* * 2 Ways to Register * * 1. Mail in registration with fee, confirm the division & player name (postmark by May 26th!)

Download Dairyfest Fling Registration form at: ‘wausau area disc golf enthusiasts event page’ Then S n a i l – M a i l Registration (form & fee) to:

2. Onsite Registration - Day of Event at Braem shelter - (Note: A $5 onsite fee will be added)

* * * Schedule of Events * * * On-Site Registration/Check in 8:00 – 9:00 AM

at Braem Park Shelter Followed by Players Meeting at your starting course ____________________ F i r s t R o u n d ___________________

Pros Play North Park Pro Tees and Ams & Rec Play Braem

Enjoy a Free Arby’s Lunch 1. (..delivered to the Braem Shelter)

_________________ S e c o n d R o u n d ___________________ Pros Play Braem and Ams & Rec Play North Park Regular Tees

* * Awards Ceremony at the Braem Shelter * *

Jake Marx 707 S. Cherry Ave. Marshfield, WI 54449

2015 Tournament Director: Jake Marx (715) 305-1341 jmarx_dgfan@hotmail.com

Tired of Ordinary? Ready for Exceptional?Your Marshfi eld Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry presents TWO valuable programs in ONE day!

Both programs will be offered at MACCI, 700 South Central Avenue, Marshfi eld.

Leaders In uence Determination (LID)Thursday, April 30, 2015

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

At this session, attendees will learn to expand their infl uence with colleagues, teammates, supervisors, and family. Increased infl uence will raise Value in yourself, and others will view you in a new, more vibrant and positive light. Your leadership capabilities will extend from ordinary to exceptional. Leaders with true Infl uence have the Determination to reach levels of success they never knew existed. Plan to attend and fi nd your way to increased infl uence.

Nate Mueller, owner of Mueller Publishing, has worked with our presenter and tells us “not only did our knowledge of leadership increase but we became more conscious of the way we lead - both good and bad. This increased consciousness has helped develop a whole new game plan in working with associates and clients.”

Change Your GripThursday, April 30, 2015

1:00-4:30 pm

The afternoon program presents the Socratic Sales Method (SSM), a unique method of selling. Whether you are a salesperson, manager, or owner, the bottom line is income. SSM dramatically increases income - for everyone! SSM has unique features that are not seen in any other sales training - ANYWHERE! SSM has developed the skill to have the client’s answer their own objections, ask the right questions at the right time, and to use the most powerful tool, for salespeople, SSM’s Three Magic Questions.

Jennifer Raikowski, Mueller Publishing, says “we were impressed with how well Matt understand the market. He was able to show us an effective way of selling that WORKED! Times have changed and Matt is ahead of the game with sales training.”

Our presenter, Matt Wells, has been noted as one of the most motivational and exciting speakers in the country. He has taught hundreds of people and has watched them grow and prosper in their careers. Matt’s training works with any industry and is fl exible for any market.

Registration Info:

Program Costs: Full day: Chamber member: $149 Prospective member: $259 Half day: Chamber member: $89 Prospective member: $139Check what applies: ____ Full Day (lunch provided) ____ Morning ____ Afternoon

Payment Options: ____ Check enclosed ____Credit Card # _________________________________________________________ (MC/VISA/Discover accepted) Exp. date ________ Vcode _______ Credit Card billing address _____________________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________________________

Register: MACCI, 700 S. Central Avenue, Marshfi eld, WI 54449 email: macciinfo@marshfi eldchamber.com

715-384-3454 or online at www.marshfi eldchamber.com.

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3 Stock Car Show – Marshfield Mall

4 Stock Car Show – Marshfield Mall

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Happy Easter

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7 Ribbon cutting – 11:00 am – Paget Equipment

8 Main Street Marshfield Board mtg – 7:30 am – Main Street Office Maximize your Membership – Noon – 1:00 pm – MACCI

Spring Central WI Job Fair – Mid-State Tech College, WI Rapids

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10 Marshfield Sunrise Rotary Lend-A-Hand Bowlathon, 6:00 pm- Rosebowl Lanes

11 Children’s Fest – 9:30 am–1:30 pm– Marshfield High School Food for Thought 5 – 9 pm – UW-Marshfield/ Wood County

12 UW-Marshfield/ Wood County Preview Day – 1 – 4 pm

13 BGA mtg – 11 am – MACCI

Agri-Business mtg – 3:30 pm – MACCI

Young Professionals mtg 5:30 pm – MACCI

14 Java Jump Start “Onboarding 101” - 7:30 – 8:45 am – MSTC, Rm 126 Reality Store – 8 am – 2 pm – Marshfield Middle School

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16 Leadership Marshfield Graduation – 5:45 pm – Holiday Inn VOX Concert: Matt Hires with guest Michael Shynes & Olivia Millerschin 7 pm – Wildwood Station

17 Faith Fire Benefit Concert – 7 pm – Faith Lutheran Church

18 Milky Miles 5K Run – 9 – Noon – Wildwood Park

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Business After 5 – Chestnut Avenue

Center for the Arts

22 Working Women’s

Wednesday 11:00 – 1:00

Hotel Marshfield

23 Marshfield Young Professionals Social – 6 pm Tanqueria El Sol VOX Concert Blues, Brew & BBQ – 7 pm – Wildwood Station

24 Symphonic Band Presents The Hounds of Spring – 7:30 pm – UW Marshfield/ Wood County

25 Walk MS – 9 am Wildwood Pavilion

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MACCI Board meeting – 4 pm – MACCI

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Crystal Apple TOD Interviews – MACCI

29 Dairyfest Steering mtg – 8 am – State Fair Grounds Crystal Apple TOD Interviews – MACCI

30 Leaders Influence Determination Workshop – 8:00 am – Noon – MACCI Change your Grip Sales Training Workshop – 1:00 – 4:30 pm - MACCI

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700 South Central Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449

www.marshfieldchamber.com phone: (715) 384-3454 fax: (715) 387-8925

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Perspectives is published monthly for the members and supporters of the Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry. MACCI is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Com-merce (WMC), the Wisconsin Chamber of Com-merce Executives (WCCE), Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC), International Eco-nomic Development Council (IEDC), International

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Correspondence may be sent to MACCI at 700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449. Send faxes to 715-387-8925 or call 715-384-3454. Our email address is macci@marshfieldchamber.com and our web site is www.marshfieldchamber.com

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 DirectorsDave Meissner, President Pat Wesenberg, Vice President Frank Baltus, Secretary Troy Weik - Treasurer Bob Trussoni - Exec. Member

Your Staff of:

Nick ArnoldyNeil Armitage Jerry Cleveland Todd DiedrichMatt Eckelberg

Sharon HelwigCory LaTourellAmy NystromPhil TrierweilerRon Wilczek