CELEBRATING MARSHFIELD’S

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

2014 FACTS & STATSAdvocacy • Economic Development • Member Services • Programs & Events • Workforce Development

MACCI Office: 700 S. Central Ave. • Marshfield, WI 54449 • Ph. (715) 384-3454 • Email: macci@marshfieldchamber.com • www.marshfieldchamber.com

69 YEARSof supporting businesses in the Marshfield area through training and networking

17,000+professionals enhanced their personal growth through MACCI programs and events

OVER 1.5 MILLIONmember referrals through MACCI’s website

20

33 new members joined in 2014

500+ invested business members of MACCI$10,847,901

in gift certificates sold since 2000. This currency is spent

locally in the Marshfield area!

ribbon cutting & groundbreaking ceremonies

1,627students participated in programs showcasing career opportunities while addressing the area’s current and future workforce needs

293 new and existing businesses nurtured

Economic IndicatorsAdvocacyGroundbreakingsRelocationReferralsJobs Community ToursEmployment Openings

TrainingDemographicsStatisticsBusiness CounselingLocation AssistanceWage & Benefit SurveyProperty for Sale & Lease

110 - Marshfield Utilities

100 - Haupt Well & Pump Co.

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.

70 - Sherwin Williams Company

60 - Faith Lutheran Church

60 - WSAW - TV 7

60 - 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.

35 - Marshfield Mall

30 - Staab Construction Corp.

30 - ALL Insurance Agency Inc.

30 - Bents Chiropractic Center, SC

30 - Custom Fabricating & Repair

30 - Design Unlimited of Marshfield Inc.

30 - Marshfield Insurance Agency

30 - Total Electric Service, Inc.

20 - K&S Excavating & Landscaping

10 - Country Wireless

10 - Premier Printing Inc.

10 - Chestnut Avenue Center for the Arts

10 - PreventionGenetics

10 - Weis Amusements

5 - Merle Norman & The Day Spa Boutique

5 - Thomas House

2014 Milestone Business Anniversaries(please note these anniversaries are years in the Marshfield area)

MEMBER SERVICES: Business resources and information.

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*Service Industry areas cover: financial, insurance, legal, media, consultants, contractors, accounting, lodging, entertainment

We Are...• Advocacy• VoiceofBusiness• BusinessDevelopment• Retaining•Recruiting•Growing

Business• TalentDevelopment• ConnectingYouth•Education•

Business• ProfessionalTraining• Networking• YourResource

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

Amy Hanna Granton

Jamie Jestadt Auburndale Elementary

Kathy Phillips Marshfield Middle

Lea Hanke Lincoln Elementary

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. 2014 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.

2014 Crystal Apple Teachers

Youth ApprenticeshipWisconsin’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.

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.

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.

The Reality StoreOver 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-on-learning experience to area eighth graders.

Anytime FitnessBamboo GardenBody Bliss MassageBrown’s Living officesCD DPC Direct Primary CareDiLuca’s Italian Steak House and SeafoodDunkin DonutsGranny’s AtticI.T.S.M. LLCKnight Barry TitleMAHN (Medical Associates Health Network)Pink Zebra

Puppy Parlor LLCPure Glamour NailsRoyal VIPSeehafer’s StoreStoney River Memory CareSubwayTaqueria El Sol Mexican RestaurantThe OutpostThe Pampered Pooch Emporium & Dog BarkeryTuscanyV & CompanyWorld Finance

Twenty-four NEW businesses sprouted up in Marshfield during 2014:

Two new housing facilities: Frederic Ozanam Transitional Shelter and Marauder VillasOne museum: Marshfield Center for History Museum

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Expansion, Retention, Attraction and Entrepreneurial support.

AgSource LaboratoriesApplebee’sAquatics & MoreArby’sAssociated Bank (Festival location)

Charter CommunicationsChestnut Avenue Center for the Arts Gallery RoomContoursCutie Pie StudioFirst Weber Realty

Hannah CenterHeritage BankIndigo BloomLegacy HomesMarshfield ClinicNelson-Jameson

Northwestern MutualNutz DeepPaget Equipment Co.Perkins RestaurantPioneer BankStainless & Repair

SubwayTotal ElectricUltra ComUnited RentalsWestland InsuranceWoodfield Inn & Suites

Twenty-eight businesses grew by remodeling, expanding or relocating to larger facilities in Marshfield:

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.

• 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

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.

Brown’s Living Offices (Blodgett Haus)222 S. Central Ave., Downtown Marshfield

Paget Equipment Company417 E. 29th St., Marshfield

Marshfield ClinicPhoto Compliments of Marshfield Clinic

Copyright of Marshfield Clinic

Networking Opportunities

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

• Twelve BusinessAfter5’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 WorkingWomen’sWednesday 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.

• 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 ChamperCaper, 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.

• 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.

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 BuildingBlockstoSuccess 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 LeadershipMarshfield 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.

Recognition Events

• Wickersham Jewelry was honored as MACCI’s 2014 SmallBusinessoftheYear.

• MACCI honored Wheelers Chevrolet GMC as its 2014 FirmoftheYear.

• 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. 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.

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.

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.

• 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!

Your 2015 Board of DirectorsNeil Armitage ............ Dental Clinic of MarshfieldNick Arnoldy ............. Marshfield InsuranceFrank Baltus ............. Baltus CompanyJerry Cleveland......... Ministry Home CareTodd Diedrich ........... Marshfield ClinicMatt Eckelberg.......... Hawkins Ash CPAs LLPSharon Helwig .......... REMAX American DreamCory Latourell ........... Hotel MarshfieldDave Meissner.......... Norm-E-Lane FarmAmy Nystrom ............ PreventionGeneticsPhil Trierweiler .......... Roehl TransportBob Trussoni ............ Marshfield UtilitiesTroy Weik ................. A&B Process Systems Corp.Pat Wesenberg ......... Central City Credit UnionRon Wilczek.............. BMO Harris Bank

Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry700 South Central Avenue • Marshfield, WI 54449 • Phone (715) 384-3454 • FAX (715) 387-8925

macciinfo@marshfieldchamber.com • www.marshfieldchamber.com

MACCI StaffScott Larson ....... Executive Director, MACCIDebbie Bauer...... Program Director, MACCIKaren Isaacson... Member Services Director, MACCIPam Schweiger .. Administrative Assistant, MACCIKaren Olson ........ Business Development Director, FoundationMatt McLean ..........Director, Convention & Visitors BureauLyn Anderson ........Marketing Assistant, Convention & Visitors Bureau

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

Workforce Development 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.

To sustain, enhance, and

develop business growth and

opportunities.

To facilitate in the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce by

providing training and development

opportunities.

Mission StatementThe 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.