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MACCI to recognize Nasonville Dairy as 2017 Firm of the Year The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Indus-tryhas been recognizing a Firm of the Year for the past 60 years. Through the years, a selection team has re-viewed nominations submitted for consideration based

on the following criteria: - Current MACCI member for at least the last five years. - Economic impact - Number of employees - Other significant impact - Service to community - Enhancement of community impact and enrichment of community life - In business in Marshfield area for 10 years or at the consideration of the Committee - Past honorees may be eligible if they have gone through a corporate restruturing and/or experienced a significant economic impact - Recent noteworthy accomplishment

MACCI's 2017 recipient has a rich family history and has been family-owned and operated since 1885, in a location where it still sits today. Although the business has grown from a totally family-run business to employing over 100 people at one location, their core values have never changed. They value perfection and have a passion to never stop learning and creating the best product.

Serving as the umbrella for six other thriving businesses, each company has its own growth model tying them all back to agriculture in Marshfield, WI.

Nasonville Dairy operates on the cutting edge of developing new products which has been the reason for several expansions. Firm believers in buying local and utilizing our local busi-nesses before looking elsewhere, that their economic impact trickles throughout our commu-nity and helps other businesses prosper and grow.

Generation after generation, Nasonville Dairy has been a strong supporter of the greater Marshfield community through FFA dairy breakfasts, area fire departments fundraisers, United Way, Dairyfest, the NOW program, Marshfield Clinic fundraisers, the new library, the YMCA project, the new Kodiak bear den, and the Bike to School program, to name just a few. This business rarely says "no" when asked to donate or support, and are truly the genu-ine and humble people in our community. MACCI congratulates Nasonville Dairy and the Heiman family, Ken, Kim & Kelvin. We look forward to celebrating them and their accomplishments. Please join us!

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MACCI is pleased to welcome Forst Auto Repair and Scotty's Pizza & Chicken as new members into the membership. We look forward to your involvement in our organiza-tion!

Forst Auto Repair, located at 1806 East 4th Street in Marshfield, is owned and operated by Tim Forst. Tim has been in business since 2008 and offers auto and light truck repair and maintenance, air condition-ing, tires, custom wheels, as well as full service for all makes and models. The business telephone number is 715-384-7500, or email Tim at [email protected].

Scotty's Pizza & Chicken has been in business for the past 30 years serving the best pizza and chicken in Marshfield. Scotty Berg is the owner of this business located at 100 South Chestnut Avenue in Marshfield. Scotty's also serves burgers, sandwiches, sub sandwiches, fish dinner, along with soda and beer. Scotty's donates and helps many community projects as well as works with the schools with fundrais-ers. Scotty's Pizza & Chicken has been voted "best pizza" the last 9 years in a row of "Best of Marshfield".

MACCI shares the following business briefs to keep the membership informed.

Celebrating 5 years in business is Ministry Living Well Supportive Care services! It was founded in 2012 under Ministry Home Care, (part of Ascen-sion at Home) umbrella of in-home services. Ministry Living Well has ex-panded to assist individuals with personalized care in the Marshfield, Wiscon-sin Rapids, Stevens Point and the Wausau area. For more information please contact Ministry Living Well at 844-601-3899.

ESE Announces Promotions!ESE, Inc., a control system integration company providing design and development of plant automation systems for the food and beverage industry, recently announced that John Tertin has been promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing. Tertin had been serving ESE and its customers as Director of Manufacturing Information Systems since 2012. He joined the com-pany in 2006 as a Process Controls Engineer. In his new role, Tertin will be responsible for

leading the sales, estimation and marketing teams as well as evolving ESE's customer experience initiative.

ESE Inc. also announced that Alexander Canfield has been promoted to MIS Team Lead. Canfield joined ESE in 2014 as MIS Engineer. In his new role, he will lead a team of manufacturing information engineers who design and deploy industrial information solutions.

Josh Gerstner was recently promoted to Sales Support Coordinator. Gerstner had been serving ESE since 2015 as the Technical Team Leader for their Ana-lytical Division. In his new role, he will help coordinate sales activities and continue to support analytical business needs.

Congratulations, John, Josh & Alexander!



Burns Insurance Agency Honored Burns Insurance Agency in Marshfield was recently honored by West Bend Mutual Insurance Company in West Bend for outstanding performance in the company's agency incentive program, Partners in Excellence. Partners in Excellence is a program that measures three areas of agency perfor-mance: profitability, growth, and agency-company partnership. While more than 1,100 independent agencies participated in the program, only 130 agencies qualified for Partners in Excellence status. The agencies are located throughout

Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Indiana.

Dan & Cindy Burns have owned and operated Burns Insurance Agency since 2000. Burns Insurance provides its services to a variety of business, auto, home, farm, life, health, long-term care, annuities, and employee benefits to clients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Arizona. Burns Insurance has earned the prestigious Best Practice Certicication as well. Dan & Cindy feel fortunate to have compiled some of the best and diverse insurance professionals under one roof known as "your protection team".

Burns Insurance Agency is located at 500 North Central Avenue in Marshfield and the business telephone number is 715-387-0002.

Fall Estate Planning Seminars OfferedAnderson, O'Brien, Bertz, Skrenes & Golla, LLP will be hosting FREE Estate Planning Seminars at the Mead Hotel in Wisconsin Rapids on October 3, the Holiday Inn & Convention Center in Stevens Point on October 4, and at Hotel Marshfield on October 10. All seminars are from 6 pm to 8 pm. However, reservations are required. You may register by emailing [email protected]. You may also call (715)344-0890 to register.

FREE Quickbooks Training: November 7 Hawkins Ash CPAs is pleased to offer a FREE training ses-sion that will assist business owners and bookkeepers in taking full advantage of the benefits Quickbooks offers. In addition to the basics of getting around in the program and completing regular tasks, they will share tips and tricks that will help you accurately and efficiently use Quickbooks.

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Blue Heron Brew Pub Event Raises Funds for ODC On September 9th, hundreds of people from Marshfield and beyond put on their dancing shoes and joined the band Boogie and the Yo-Yoz at Blue Heron Brew Pub in Marshfield. The enterainment was part of the pub's annual Oktoberfest event to benefit an area not-for-profit organiza-tions, and this year's recipient was Opportunity Development Centers (ODC). Pam Ross, ODC President (right) accepted proceeds of over $16,500 from Blue Heron Brew Pub owners Paul and Rita Meier (left). Also present were Joe Frenette and Stacey Wernberg, two long time Brew Pub employees that were hired through ODC's employment ser-vices. Way to go, Blue Heron Brew Pub!

Since 1965, ODC has served individuals with disabilities in the Marshfield area by providing skills training and assistance in finding employment. The organization also offers services that help individuals in become more engaged and active in their communities. Over the years, the Brew Pub has hired a number of individuals with disabilities through ODC's employment services.

joe g with special guest Husky Trumpet perform at Downtown Friday Nights on October 6Downtown Friday Nights Concerts at Chestnut Center for the Arts presents joe g with special guest Husky Trum-pet on October 6. Doors open at 7 p.m. with the music starting at 7:30 p.m. Come enjoy a mix of covers and original music by these talented local performers. Sponsored by Hotel Marshfield. Cash bar with wine and beer available. Suggested donation $5. For more information visit chestnutarts.org or call 715-389-8999.

Bone Shakin’ Bash Halloween costume party is October 28Put the little ghouls and goblins to bed and find your costume and dancing shoes for the annual Bone Shakin’ Bash at Chestnut Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 28 from 7-11 p.m. Dance the night away to live music from the Point-less Brothers. Prizes awarded for best costumes and cash bar. Tickets are $10 per person, $8 per person for groups of four or more people and $15 per person at the door. Tickets can be reserved at 715-389-8999, chestnutarts.org or [email protected].

High School Halloween PartyNew this year, Chestnut Center for the Arts is partnering with Marshfield Area Coalition for Youth to offer a Halloween costume and dance party for area high school students on Friday, October 27. There will be fun activities and prizes for the best costume! More details to come check our website at chestnutarts.org to learn more.

Immanuel Lutheran Women's Guild's will be sponsoring their annual Fall Rummage Sale on

Friday, October 27, from 8 am - 5 pm and Saturday Bag Sale,

October 28, 8 am - Noon. Doors will not open until 8 am. The sale will be held in the School Gym, 604 South Chestnut Avenue in Marshfield.



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Bethel Center Earns Bronze National Quality AwardBethel Center has been recognized as a 2017 recipient of the Bronze - Commitment to Quality Award for its dedi-cation to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is one of three progressive award levels through the National Quality Award Program, presented by American Health Care Assocation and National Center for Assisted Living, the leading association for long term and post-acute care. The program honors as-

sociation members across the nation that have demonstrated their commitment to improving quality of care for seniors and persons with disabilities.

Bethel Center is a skilled nursing facility in Arpin that offers short-term and long term in-patient care as well as out-patient rehab. At Bethel Center they believe that comfortable surroundings, social activities, rehabilitative programs, nutritious meals and a friendly, well trained staff are essential to quality care. They strive to provide a warm atmosphere of friend-ship and recovery. Their surroundings are ideal for meeting friends and family.

They are currently hiring and are looking for nurses (RN and LPN), CNAs, Staff Development Coordinator, and Maintenance Tech. Signing bonuses are being offered; RN or LPN-$8,000, Medication Tech- $3,000 and CNAs $2,000.

Bethel Center offers competitive wages and benefits.

Get Fired Up for Safety - "Every Second Counts - Plan 2 Ways Out!"Organizers of the annual "Get Fired Up for Safety" are excited to present this year's event on Sunday, October 8, at Marshfield's northside business district. The pa-rade of area fire trucks will begin at Noon. Fire trucks will leave the Central Wisconsin State Fairgrounds at Noon and travel north on Central Avenue, ending at Festival Foods, Culver's, Rose Bowl Lanes, Pioneer Bank, and Gross Motors of Marshfield, to name a few. Educational programs, demonstrations and displays will take place until 3:00 pm. The event is free and families are encouraged to attend.

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Boson project wins Build Wisconsin Award The Boson Company, Inc. has been recognized by the Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin for the constuction of the Everett Roehl Marsh-field Public Library. The two-story, 33,450 square foot, 21st century library is built to meet the need of all ages with a safe, accessible, invit-ing complex. The library offers community resources, life-long learning, technology use, social interaction, and civic engagement are a nurturing hub enriching Marshfield's quality of life.

After many years in the making and a true community effort, funding was provided by a combination of City of Marshfield dollars and more than 50% privately raised funds. The state of the art facility meets the changing needs of the community, now and well into the future.

The Boson Company will be presented with the award at the AGC BUILD Wisconsin Awards Ceremony on October 5th. The Associated General Contractors of Wisconsin is the leading professional trade association for the commercial construction industry. The association promotes skill, integrity, and responsibility within the construction industry.

The Boson Company, Inc. is headquartered at 2613 West Veterans Parkway in Marshfield and the business tele-phone 715-384-3184.

Kudos to Lang Equipment LLC! Nathaniel Lang recently received official notice that they have become Platinum certified. He would like to thank all his wonderful customers and employees. He tells us that The Bad Boy Mowers dealer never disap-points. Lang Equipment has received the Gold status the last two years and would love be Diamond next year.

Lang Equipment LLC is located at 10566 South Washington Avenue in Marshfield and the business telephone number is 715-591-7774.

MACCI's Business Bowl offers "Moonlight Bowling"Save the date and plan to join us on Thursday, November 9th when MACCI offers "Moonlight Bowling" at Rose Bowl Lanes. This non-competitive event offers attendees the opportunity to do business outside the office and have some fun with their peers.

Throughout the afternoon, attendees will have basket raffles, card raffle, snack food, and tons of fun!

Teams consist of 5 bowlers and the only requirement is that dress must GLOW! Registrations forms will be available in early October.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and a join can be found in this edition of Perspectives or you can also complete sponsorship form at to www.marshfieldchamber.com

We look forward to seeing you "lit" at MACCI's Business Bowl!



Hawkins Ash CPAs Hosts FREE Nonprofit Workshop Back in August, 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2016-14, which will change the way nonprofit financial statements and disclosures are currently presented. The pur-pose of the standard is to improve the current net asset classification requirement and the information presented in financial statements and notes about a not-for profit entity's liquid-ity, financial performance, and cash flows. The change is effective for annual financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017.

The nonprofit professionals at Hawkins Ash CPAs will host a free local training event to help area nonprofits com-ply with this change. Event details include the following. Lunch will be provided.

Date: Thursday, November 2, 2017 Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield

Complimentary online registration can be found at: www.hawkinsashcpas.com/nonprofit-workshop

Save the Date! Lift Up the Arts: Rockin’ the Arts at Chestnut Center for the Arts is October 14 Rock the night away with Lift Up the Arts (LUTA): Rockin’ the Arts on Saturday, October 14 from 6-11 p.m. at Chestnut Center for the Arts. We welcome you to attend this exciting night to support the importance of the arts in our community. This year’s theme will celebrate the 1950’s music and culture. Poodle skirts, jeans, and leather jackets along with your other 50’s style threads are encouraged, but not required.

Enjoy rockin’ live music from the 50’s and comfort food inspired by the good old days with hors d’oeuvres and dinner from West 14th Catering and a cash bar. Discover and take home new treasures with live and silent auctions featuring locally made art and services from local businesses, including: vacations, fine art, private music perfor-mance, furniture and more.

Chestnut Center for the Arts is Marshfield's nonprofit community venue for the visual and performing arts, gallery exhibitions, educational classes, workshops, and special events. The arts center also houses individual artists' and musicians' studios. Our goal is to offer a broad scope of programming and opportunities to enjoy or participate in the arts that appeal to all age demographics and families.

Special thanks to LUTA Featured Sponsors: Nasonville Dairy, BMO Harris Bank, Hotel Marshfield, Janet Crossley and Doug Reding. Additional sponsors include Marshfield Insurance Agency, Prevention Genetics, Scotty’s Pizza, Schalow’s Nursery Inc., Simplicity Credit Union.

Tickets are limited and early reservations are encouraged. The cost is $40 per person. Reserve your tickets online at chestnutarts.org, by phone 715-389-8999 or by email [email protected].

When: Saturday, October 14, 9:00 AMWhere: Town of Lincoln Municipal BuildingAddress: 10905 Falcon Rd, MarshfieldTime: Packet Pick-up & Registration: 7:00AM - 8:45AM Walk/Run Begins: 9:00AM

Website Registration questions: contact Julie Cravillion at [email protected] online starting Sept. 1st at: www.ShirleysHouseOfHope.org (Click on Events and then Fundraisers)

Cost: Registration with t-shirts - $30 (Must be registered by Monday, Sept. 25th)Registration without t-shirt - $20 (Registration open until start of race)

Race Coordinator: Lisa Hansen, [email protected]

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Tell Tale Arts: A Vision of the Macabre ExhibitionThe Chestnut Center for the Arts invites you to our first annual Tell Tale Arts: A Vision of the Macabre juried exhibition celebrating the spooky, the creepy, the ghastly and the whimsical aspects of “All Hallows Eve”. Art-ists of all ages were welcome to submit work featuring any 2D and 3D media type. A panel of artists will select pieces featured in the exhibition. Artwork will be on display from October 9-31. The Artist Reception will be held in conjunction with the Halloween costume party: “The Bone Shakin’ Bash” on October 28.

Security Health Plan rated among top plansFor the 13th consecutive year, Security Health Plan of WI, Inc. is among the nation's highest-rated health insur-ance plans by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for its Medicare, Medicaid and Commer-cial Plans. In the 2017-18 NCQA Health Insurance Plan Ratings released, Security Health Plan's Medicare and Commercial plans each received a 4.5 out of 5 rating, while Medicaid, or BadgerCare Plus plans, were rated 4.0 out of 5. Kudos SHP!

Marshfield Clinic invites breast cancer survivors to attend "Women's Day of Caring" free support programMarshfield Clinic's second annual breast cancer survivorship program will be offered to patients and the commu-nity on Saturday, October 21, in Weston.

They are offering women in our communities a day of survivorship, fellowship and wellness education for today and beyond. All breast cancer survivors are welcome to attend and take advantage of this day for themselves and a guest to receive helpful information on healing with expert presenters and other survivors.

This free event will be held from 9 am-3 pm at Marshfield Clinic Weston Center.

The day's topics include: - Get Back to Wellness - Tools for Healthy Survivorship - Navigation After Breast Cancer - Nutrition Beyond Breast Cancer - Community Support - Physicial Activity - Retreats, Workshops and Support - Life Moving Forward

A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration is requested by October 13. For more information or to register, call 844-602-7787.

Ellis Construction Projects Receive Statewide RecognitionEllis Construction has received two Build Wisconsin Awards through the Associated General Contractors of WI (AGC). The Heartland Farms, Inc. Farm Operations, Technology and Training Center as well as the Church of Resurrection, Francis Hall addition have both received awards. Heartland Farms in Hancock was awarded in the new construction category, as well as Church of the Resurrection in Wausau. Ellis Construction acted as the de-sign-build contractor for each project, responsible for the architechtural design and construction of all elements for each project. The Build Wisconsin Awards represent annual recognition of the best of the best construction projects statewide. Ellis Construction is located 3201 Stanley Street in Stevens Point and the telephone number is 715-345-5000. Congratulations!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!Join us October 28th, for the National Day of Doing Good! Make a difference in our community by raking leaves for Marshfield elderly and disabled residents whom are un-able to do so themselves. This is a great event for fami-lies, friends, groups and/or co-workers looking to make a

big difference in just a few short hours!

VOLUNTEERS...PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE.Volunteers will gather at Marshfield Area United Way

106 W. 1st Street (rear entrance) @ 8:30 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017,

for registration and instructions.*Volunteers need to provide own rakes, gloves & transportation.

TO REGISTER YOU AND YOUR TEAM, PLEASE CALL UNITED WAY AT 715-384-9992 OR EMAIL

[email protected]. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT

VOLUNTEERMARSHFIELD.ORG.



Security Health Plan adds Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Health System to provider network Security Health Plan of Wisconsin announced that Mayo Clinic, one of the nation's lead-ing health care organizations, has joined the insurance company's provider network. "For more than a century the doctors, nurses and researchers of Mayo Clinic have been known

around the world as health care innovators and collaborators. The fact that they are a part of the fabric of health care in our local area is an outstanding advantage for our families and neighbors. Adding Mayo Clinic Health System to our network of providers and facilities, along with Mayo Clinic for referrals, give our members additional access to high-quality health care any where they live in the Health Plan's service area," said Julie Brussow, Chief Execu-tive Officer for Security Health Plan. "The missions of our organizations are closely aligned and we look forward to working together on behalf of our members for many years to come."

From providing care for growing families needing well-child visits and annual flu shots, to helping people who face serious health challenges, Mayo Clinic Health System offers more than 1,000 providers at more than 60 locations. Members of many Security Health Plan health coverage options will have access to Mayo Clinic Health System providers in western Wisconsin, in addition to Mayo Clinic providers and facilities in Minnesota.

Death of a Partner Support GroupDeath ends a life, but not a relationship. Participants in the Death of Partner Support Group (L.O.S.S.) realize that while life has changed dramatically, the survivor can still live a life with contentment.

This popular series will be offered in Marshfield, Plover, Wausau,and Wisconsin Rapids. This group will offer information and support for individuals to cope with the multitude of feelings, adjustments, and day to day concerns experienced after the death of a spouse, partner, companion. There is no cost to participate, but pre-registration is required. The Marshfield group will meet Fridays, October 13-November 17, from 10 am - Noon at Ministry Home Care located at 303 West Upham Street, Suite 200 in Marshfield. To pre-register, please call Tony Massey at 800-397-4216.

The Legacy of Wheelers founder lives onAnn Wheeler had a passion for her companies. As one of the few women to own a dealership in the United States, she was a visionary and pioneer in the automotive industry. She wanted more, and demanded more from her company. Most impor-tantly, she worked harder than most to achieve those visions.

The result was growing the one dealership, Wheelers Chevrolet-GMC in Marsh-field, that her late husband and she operated to four independent dealerships. They include Wheelers Chevrolet of Marshfield, Wheelers Chevrolet of Wisconsin Rapids, Wheelers Buick GMC of Wisconsin Rapids, and Wheelers Auto Repair and Tire Center in Marshfield. Ann passed away on March 22, but had a vision to expand their Wisconsin Rapids location. That vision is now coming true with the opening scheduled for November 1.

Her son, Dan Wheeler, and her daughter, Mary Jo Wheeler-Schueller, are now carrying on the torch.

Wheelers Chevrolet in Marshfield is located at 2701 South Maple Avenue and the telephone number is 715-387-1204. Thank you Wheeler family for your dedication to the greater Marshfield area.

Article was written by Jim Servi and printed in the Business News. To read the complete article go to www.The-BusinessNewsOnline.com.



Early September, MACCI was pleased to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Wenzel Family Plaza is scheduled to be completed in 2018. This addition to the downtown will be located in the 200 Block, across from the Post Office.

Downtown is a dynamic mixed-use center and the heart of our community. More than any other part of the city, downtown defines Marshfield and embodies its character, history, culture, and commerce. Marshfield will continue to sustain and build upon those assets and qualities that make it a distinctive and cherished part of the community: its urban character, history, cultural resources, welcoming businesses, people, and diversity of uses. These efforts will be carried out through a partnership of city officials, community and business organizations, business leaders, property owners, and others committed to strengthening the social, cultural, and economic posi-tion of the downtown. Together, we will make downtown Marshfield a more welcoming, attractive, and vibrant place to live, work, shop, learn, and play.

The Wenzel Family Plaza will create a centerpiece for the community in the core of downtown Marshfield. This multi-use centerpiece will provide a year-round gathering space for the community, a place for the arts, events, families, lunch hour gatherings, relaxation, and entertainment. Some of the features and uses include a perfor-mance stage for outdoor concerts, a visually appealing water feature for kids to cool off on hot summer days, dining and seating areas, parking for the plaza and the surrounding downtown area, an area for a large winter ice skating rink, outdoor farmers markets, a large recreation area, and much more.

Those helping to turn over the first shovel of dirt included major benefactors, city officials, economic develop-ment board members, and Judy Wenzel, representing the Wenzel family.

MACCI’s Moonlight

Business Bowl Sponsorship Opportunities

MACCI’s Business Bowl is an opportunity to participate in a fun team building event, network with fellow business peers, while helping to fund the continuation of valuable MACCI programming. Please take advantage of the opportunities offered throughout the year to promote your business.

Participants will be “glowing” at MACCI’s Business Bowl on Thursday, November 9th at Rose Bowl Lanes! Bowlers will come “lit” as we present this “moonlight bowling” event. Listed below are ways you can help support this event. Please check the level that will provide your business the best exposure. Thank you!

______ Tournament Sponsor - $1,000 This exclusive sponsorship provides the sponsor with: - Business logo on bowler registration - Business logo in November MACCI newsletter - Business logo on MACCI’s on-line registration web page - Banner located in Rose Bowl Lanes bowling area - Promoted throughout the afternoon in announcements and in program - Opportunity to address participants just prior to the start of bowling - Opportunity to have table at event to promote business and hand out promotional item to bowlers

______ Food sponsor - $500 - Banner hung at Rose Bowl Lanes - Business logo in November MACCI newsletter - Opportunity to address the participants during afternoon - Opportunity to hand out promotional item to bowlers - Promoted throughout the afternoon in announcements and in program

______ Lane sponsors - 2 lanes for $100 or $60 each lane - Signage located under lane monitors for two weeks - Recognized in November newsletter and bowler registration - Promoted throughout the afternoon in announcements and in program

______ Donation for Gift Baskets - (minimum donation of $25) - Signage by gift basket presentation - Public announcements throughout the day

Name ________________________________________________ Business __________________________________________

_____ Payment enclosed. Invoice me. ___________ Total: $__________________ _____ Charge Credit Card (VISA/MasterCard/Discover) # _________________________________________________________ Credit Card Billing Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Exp. date ________________________ Vcode ____________ Signature:_________________________________________

To maximize your investment, commitments should be received by October 25, 2017. Send or drop off: MACCI, 700 South Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449,

or email: [email protected].

630 S. Central Ave. (Basement of City Hall Plaza)11am - 1pm | COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS

There will also be a BAKE SALE!

Plate includes: Sandwich, chips, beans, coleslaw, and a pickle.

Award Winning Chefs Randy Krogman & Bob Schooley will be preparing their prize winning pulled pork!

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In some cases, the best solution is to cut back current expenses and use that money toward retirement. This will enable you to put more money into your IRA, 401(k), and other retirement savings vehicles. Although you may not think you spend much on dining out and entertainment, such expenses really add up over time. Eliminating large purchases like boats and other luxury items will also make a big difference.

But you might be unwilling to make such sacrifices. If so, or if you simply can't afford to save any more than you already are, consider investing more aggressively. Weight your portfolio more heavily toward stocks and growth mutual funds, and less toward fixed-income securities. A more aggressive investment portfolio exposes you to heightened volatility, but it may also provide a much greater return over the long run. The result: a potentially larger nest egg for you to draw on during retirement. Before investing in a mutual fund, carefully consider its investment objectives, risks, fees, and expenses, which are contained in the prospectus available from the fund. Review the prospectus carefully, including the discussion of fund classes and fees and how they apply to you.

Another alternative is to lower your planned expenses during retirement by setting more modest goals. Instead of buying that beach mansion on the Riviera, settle for a smaller house a few miles from the ocean. Similarly, instead of taking expensive trips around the world on a regular basis, travel closer to home and less often. The idea of a more frugal retirement lifestyle may not appeal to you, but financial reality may require it.

You can take a variety of other steps to make sure that retirement income will at least keep pace with retirement expenses. Some of the most common: work part-time during retirement or simply put off retiring until you're in a better financial position. Consult your financial planner for further advice.

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The Inspire Central Wisconsin initiative brings together education and industry to help students and job seekers achieve

their goals and address communities’ workforce development needs. Inspire Central Wisconsin provides powerful tools for

students and job seekers and adult career searchers, community businesses, educators, and local system administrators.

In an initiative aimed at addressing Wisconsin’s workforce development needs, all nine of the state’s regional economic

development organizations have teamed up to develop a statewide platform that directly connects local employers to students.

In the Centergy region, that includes the Marshfield area in Wood County, MACCI is leading the effort.

Centergy and MACCI, with support from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) and the Wisconsin

Department of Public Instruction (DP), will expand the use of a web-based platform called Inspire that virtually connects area

businesses to their future talent pool through online profiles, virtual career coaches, and career based learning activities for high

school students and educators.

What should I know about Inspire?

Inspire is a cloud-based platform that enables collaboration among all community partners in preparing youth to

transition from school success. Inspire integrates seamlessly into Career Cruising for grades 6 to 12.

Inspire connects education and industry with employer profiles, career coaches, work-based learning experiences,

communication tools, local events, and social networking connections in a safe and secure platform.

Students engage with employer profiles to see how their pathways connect with businesses and organizations in their

community. Students can ask questions of real working people in their community, learn about apprenticeship

opportunities, and see upcoming employer-hosted events.

Employers can connect with students and share information about the work they do and skills they need. They can also

target students with profiles that match their needs, all on a secure platform that protects students.

Community members can serve as pre-screened mentors to offer real-time career advice and answer students’

questions about the real world of work.

Where do I access Inspire?

Participating in Inspire is easy! To access and register your business on this cloud-based platform, visit Centergy’s website to

enter Inspire’s employer portal at http://www.inspirecentralwi.com. Upon selecting a username and password, you’ll begin to

establish your company profile. The company profile can describe your business, highlight unique attributes, and communicate

areas of need to future employees. Upon completion of the company profile section, career coach profile, submittal and

approval of a background check, you are now ready to receive and answer communications on your company message board.

The message board is monitored by administrators to ensure a safe environment.

I’m Inspired but need some assistance!

Have no fear, help is always available. MACCI’s workforce development director Karen Isaacson has attended training sessions,

set up a company profile and is now a career coach. She will also be the Inspire Administrator for the Marshfield area

businesses. Contact her at (715) 384-3454 or email [email protected] for more information.

Inspire is set to go live in the school districts on October 1, 2017. Therefore, don’t wait to get your company registered or you may

be missing out on connecting with your future workforce!

http://www.inspirecentralwi.com/

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3…………………………………………….….……..Marshfield Area Business Round Table Meeting (7:30 am, MACCI)

3………………………………………………………………………….Farmer’s Market (8 am-1 pm, Pick ‘n Save parking lot)

4…………………………………………………….………..15th Annual Crystal Apple Dinner (5:30 pm, Hotel Marshfield)

4…………………………………………………………………………………………...Heavy Metal Bus Tour (Central Wisconsin)

7………………………………………………………………………………..……Kiwanis KEEP (10 am, Marshfield Fairgrounds)

9………………………………………………………………....Business & Governmental Affairs Meeting (11 am, MACCI)

9……………..…………..Marshfield Young Professionals Meeting (5:30 pm, Powers Bluff County Park, Arpin)

11…………………………………………………………………………..Dale Carnegie – Orientation (4:30-6:30 pm, MACCI)

12……………………………….……………….Firm of the Year Dinner Honoring Nasonville Dairy (5 pm, RiverEdge)

14……………………………………………………………………..Lift up the Arts (6-11 pm, Chestnut Center for the Arts)

16-17…………………………………………………………….….YP Summit 2017 (Milwaukee County Historical Society)

18………….Marshfield Area Human Resource Association Meeting (8 am, UW Marshfield/Wood County)

18………………………………………………………………………...…….Workforce Paradox Meeting (2-3:30 pm, MACCI)

18……………………………………………………………………………………………..………Dale Carnegie (4:30-8 pm, MACCI)

19………………………………………………………………………………….…...Business After 5 (Buck-a-Neer Supper Club)

19……………….… Marshfield Area Technology Council Steering Committee Meeting (Noon-1 pm, MACCI)

19………………Leadership Marshfield – Community Engagement Day (7:45 am, Marshfield Public Library)

20…………………………………………………………………..……………Quality Tank Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, (11 am)

23…………………………………………………………………………………………..…..MACCI Board Meeting, (4 pm, MACCI)

25…………………………………………….………..…….…..Working Women’s Wednesday (10 am, Hotel Marshfield)

25……………………………………………………………………………………………..………Dale Carnegie (4:30-8 pm, MACCI)

26……………………………………………………………………………………….Rock the Block (5:30 pm, Hotel Marshfield)

27……………………………………………...……...Downtown Trick or Treating (4-5:30 pm, Downtown Marshfield)

28…………………………………………………………………..……Make a Difference Day (8:30 am-12 pm, United Way)

31………………………………………………….………………Malloween Trick or Treating (5-7:30 pm, Marshfield Mall)

31…………………………………………………………………….…………….….Trick or Treating (5:30-7:30 pm, Marshfield)

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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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