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PSEVITCEPSREMACHAMBRSHFIELDER OF COMME/ NEWSLEUSTRY //RCE & INDMACCI’s 75th Anniversary Celebration . . .all year long!T TERIn 2021, your Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is celebrating75 years of serving the Marshfield area community, and helping businesses prosperand grow. With the support of our members, participation in programs and events,retaining and attracting businesses, and working with the K-12 schools to provideworkforce, your Chamber never stops working for you, our members.At our virtual annual meeting, Scott Larson, Chamber President, was able tohighlight community accomplishments and successes as we looked at how, working through a pandemic, we continued to provide the services you have come toexpect from your Chamber.We celebrated recipients of our annual Chamber awards, those being: MACCI Service Award: Pat Wesenberg Leadership Marshfield Alumnus of the Year: Danielle Nystrom,Opportunity Development Centers Inc. Small Business of the Year: Rice’s Capitol Carpet Firm of the Year: Nelson-Jameson Inc.Congratulations to all on these honors!Thank you to our Title sponsor, Marshfield Clinic HealthSystem for making this virtual event extra special.Special thanks to our Champagne glasssponsor, Quality Roofing, Inc.Cheers to 75 years and beyond!F E B R UA RY 2021ewhat’s insidWelcome New Board members .Community News .Strenn & Ulrich new businessleaders.Keep your dollars local withMACCI gift certificates.////////////MACCIScott Larson - PresidentDebbie Bauer - Program DirectorKaren IsaacsonTalent & Member Relations DirectorJessica Roehl -Administrative AssistantCHAMBER FOUNDATIONKaren OlsonBusiness Development DirectorVISIT MARSHFIELDMatt McLean - Executive DirectorNicole Claude - Marketing AssociateBOARD OF DIRECTORS:Ron Wilczek - ChairpersonShaun Quinlan - SecretaryMatt Eckelberg - Finance ChairpersonShelley Babcock -Rita Blenker Chad CurtisMarty Chy - John Franseen - Keith Le MoineJosh Meissner - Nick KummMark Vieth - Mandy Witt700 S. Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449 // PH 715-384-3454 // WWW.MARSHFIELDCHAMBER.COM
thank yousponsors!We could not do what we do without the support of our members.Special thank you to these businesses who sponsored MACCI’s ‘virtual’ annual meeting the end of January.Your continued support of our organization is greatly appreciated.Special thanks to our sponsors!commer oFrcebL EBRAT I NGCEeChamBROTHERS CORPORATIONYEARS1946ma–202 1ldFELKERrshfieANDERSONBERTZ, SKRENES & GOLLA, LLPO’BRIENATTORNEYS SINCE 1886Thank you Friend sponsors.Hotel Marshfield, Stratford Sign Company, Victory Promotional, Wickersham Jewelry.
!DOBtsapuoyknathMATTHEW ECKELBERGHawkins Ash CPAs LLPERIN HOWARDHoward Properties & DevelopmentCORY LATOURELLHotel MarshfieldAMY NYSTROMPreventionGeneticsRelocation Information Needed“Advising Sensible Saving Solutions”MACCI distributes nearly 1,000 relocation packets everyyear and we need your information to share with thoselooking to relocate to the Marshfield area.If you have information you would like included pleasedrop off 100 copies of your flyers, brochures, etc. andwe will take care of the rest.Take advantage of this value added benefit and promoteyour 900tjmorice@hotmail.comMARSHFIELD CHAMBER OF COM-Contact MACCI, 715-384-3454, if you have anyquestions.
srotceridwenemoWelcMACCI Welcomes Five New Board of DirectorsThe Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is pleased to welcome five individuals to its Board ofDirectors. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with us. We look forward to your leadership on the Board.Shelley R. BabcockThe Day Spa Boutique and Merle Norman CosmeticsShelley is the owner of The Day Spa Boutique & Merle Norman Cosmetics, located in downtownMarshfield. She has been involved serving on the Board of Directors of Main Street Marshfield,been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year, and serves as a MACCI Ambassador. She is married toMark and they have three sons; Dusty, Cole and Carter. She has a beautiful daughter-in-law,Hannah and a granddaughter Blakely. Shelley looks forward to building relationships with otherMarshfield businesses and working to develop a stronger community. In her spare time she enjoysspending it with her granddaughter.John FranseenHewitt’s MeatsJohn is owner of Hewitt’s Meats on Marshfield’s southside. Hewitt’s Meats are strong supportersof various fundraisers throughout Central Wisconsin. John has taught Youth Meat Processingclasses and teaches Kid’s Ministry at Cornerstone Community Church. John is a member of theWisconsin Association of Meat Processors as well as the American Association of Meat Processors. John and his wife, Amanda have three children, Jack, Stella and Andrew. When not workingat Hewitt’s they enjoy spending time with family and friends.Keith Le MoineHeinzen Printing & PromotionalKeith is Owner/President of Heinzen Printing & Promotional in downtown Marshfield. Keith andhis wife, Elena purchased this Marshfield business and jumped right in being active in the community they call home. Keith is a MACCI Ambassador, and you have seen him at groundbreakingceremonies, Business After 5’s, ribbon cuttings, and Business Bowl. They are supporters of theCrystal Apple program, Rotary Wine, Cheese & Chocolate, Marshfield Outdoor Aquatic Centerand Marshfield Museum. In his spare time he enjoys drawing, painting, GOLF, snowboarding,skatebroading and traveling the world.MARSHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY /// NEWSLETTERFEBRUARY 2021
WelcomeNew directorsJosh MeissnerNorm-E-Lane FarmJosh is owner of this family owned farm, Norm-E-Lane Farm, located near Chili, WI. Joshserved on the Board of Directors at St. Joseph’s Hospital and is a strong supporter of variousfundraisers throughout the year. Giving back to the community is something this family justdoes. Josh is married to Sheri and together they have three children; Emmett, Jordana, andDawson. Spending time with family and friends is what he enjoys doing most.Mandy WittPower Pac & Erv’s Sales and ServiceMandy started her career in Milwaukee at the state’s largest marketing agency in 2008. After10 years in the city, sher and her husband Josh decided to move back to their roots and raisetheir children near family and the amazing schools in Marshfield. They purchased Power Pacin 2018 and recently acquired Erv’s Sales and Service in Tomahawk in June 2020. Serving thecommunity is something Mandy learned early on from her parents. Her involvement includes:Committee member for the Steven Meissner Memorial Classic - Fore the Kids golf tournament, past NOW program volunteer, MACCI member and ODC employer. Two children andtwo businesses keep Mandy busy, but she is looking forward to serving her community andpromoting local businesses as part of the MACCI board.Others serving on your MACCI Board of Directors for 2021 are:Rita Blenker.Century 21 Gold Key RealtyMarty Chy.Festival FoodsChad Curtis.Associated BankNick Kumm.Marshfield UtilitiesShaun Quinlan.Prince CorporationMark Vieth.Wenzel’s FarmRon Wilczek.Forward BankThank you!MARSHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY /// NEWSLETTERFEBRUARY 2021
.sfeirbytinucommDental Clinic of Marshfield Hires New ClinicAdministratorWelcome Nichole Ulrich! Nichole began this journeyat the Dental Clinic of Marshfield back in November of2020, filling the position held for nearly 30 years by NeilArmitage. Nichole grew up in Medford graduating in 2006.She began her college journey in Iowa at a small community college playing softball and majoring in Sports Management in 2009. Due to athletic injuries, she transferred closer to home andenrolled in the College of Business at UW-Eau Claire, pursuing a a Health Care Administrationdegree. In 2013 she took a temporary position in Austin, Texas at Longhorn Village RetirementCommunity, advancing to an Assistant Administrator and then Health Center Administrator. She and her husbandhave four children and love every minute of their crazy busy lives. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with herfamily at sporting events, horse back riding and any outdoor activities they can do together.Nichole can be reached at 715-387-1702 ext. 1777 or email her at Nichole.Ulrich@DentalClinicOfMarshfield.com.ODC Board of Directors appoints new President/CEOJulie Strenn has been appointed President/CEO of ODC by the ODC Board of Directors,effective January 1, 2021. Julie’s appointment is part of a two-year executive transitionplan, as Pam Ross, previous ODC President will assume a part-time advisory role to continue to support this transition until her retirement in 2022.Julie joined ODC in December 2019 as Executive Vice President. Prior to that, she provided consulting services to ODC from 2015 through 2019. Julie has more than 25 yearsof experience in long-term care, having worked for provider agencies, managed care organizations, and state and local government agencies including the WI Department of HealthServices, Inclusa, and Wood County.This past year Julie oversaw all of ODC’s programs and services and became involved in all facets of ODC administration, fund development, social enterprise and governance. During the COVID-19 pandemic Julie’s exceptionalleadership and vision were evident as ODC quickly adapted and provided new and innovative approaches to services,not only continuing to support current individuals but also expanding to include Virtual Services, Children’s LongTerm Support Services and Daily Living Skills Training.Julie resides in Arpin with her husband Rob and son Ethan, Julie’s daughter Bethanyattends UW-Oshkosh. You can find Julie cooking Thanksgiving meals at CrossroadsChurch or volunteering at the Pittsville schools. Julie is also one of the youth groupleaders at Crossroads Church and currently serves on both the Wispact and ArrowheadBible Camp Board of Directors. Wishing you all the best in this new position Julie!MARSHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY /// NEWSLETTERFEBRUARY 2021
community briefs .NEW YEAR, NEW STATION!The Federal Communications Commission approved ‘The Family’ to expand into Western Wisconsin.As they welcome 2021, ‘The Family’ welcomes listeners in the Chippewa Valley. WGNW (formerlyknown as WDRK), 99.9FM is now part of The Family Radio Network Inc.’s family of stations, anon-profit and listener-supported radio ministry with main studios located in Appleton, WI.The Family’s mission is to broadcast the hope of Jesus Christ to strengthen and encourage listeners.‘The Family’ looks forward to connecting with their new listeners in the 99.9FM area through their hope-filled musicand messages of encouragement. They are also excited to support local crisis programs in the Chippewa Valley throughtheir annual “Help for the Homeless” hygiene drive and “Christmas Blessing” fundraiser.The 99.9FM coverage area is roughly a 65-mile radius, which will include Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, Menomonie andmany other communities throughout the Chippewa Valley and Western Wisconsin. The station can also be heard onThe Family Radio Network’s App and streaming online on http://999.TheFamily.net. You can also connect with ‘TheFamily’ on Facebook group. For more information go to www.thefamily.net.Rotary Winter Wonderland Celebrates Record YearDonations poured into Marshfield’s Rotary Winter Wonderland at a record pace in 2020. “We saw a 34% increase infood donations and a 60% increase in cash contributions over last year”, reported Project Chair Danielle Nystrom.“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of the Central Wisconsin community.”In all, more than 72,000 non-perishable food items were distributred to 30 Central and Northern Wisconsin foodpantries. The donations were critically important this year. Many of the earlier food drives were cancelled due toCOVID, leaving pantry shelves empty. Meanwhile, demand for food services spiked due to disruption in householdincomes. St. Vincent DePaul of Marshfield served 400-500 families per month, according to Outreach DirectorTrisha Hebert. The Soup or Socks Pantry served 25% more households in 2020, and delivered 1,300 emergency foodboxes this spring. “We could not have supported all these families without the food from Winter Wonderland”, statedSoup or Socks Director Cheryl Hartl. “This year’s donations will sustain us through the winter months. “Thank you”does not begin to express our gratitude to all the volunteers who make this happen”.Cash donations are shared with all participating food pantries after final expenses are paid. Rotary distributes 100% ofnet proceeds to food relief in Central and Northern Wisconsin annually. Since the project began in 2006, more than 310,000 has been donated to hunger relief organizations.“We are extremely thankful to all of the individuals who contributed countless volunteer hours so that we could put the show together again this year. It truly wouldnot be possible without them,” shared Nystrom.“There is not a doubt in my mind that hosting this event this year was the bestdecision we could have made. Through the challenges 2020 brought to so many ofus, this was definitely a bright spot and a tradition we are grateful that we were ableto continue.”MARSHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY /// NEWSLETTERFEBRUARY 2021
ELeBatALdIpAuVAriSaLfAItheREofTAtsMRiErEeFaf2021 Fairest of the Fair Program will take placeThe Central Wisconsin State Fair - Fairest of the Fair committee met the end of 2020 to discuss the program and whatit will look like in 2021.There will be changes made to the program to ensure that all contestants and crowned CWSF Royalty are safe, healthy,and comfortable through their year-long representation. Although many events and community engagements areuncertain due to COVID-19, we are hopeful that the New Year will bring forth a positive atmosphere and a healthiercommunity.Applications are now available online for both Fairest of the Fair and JuniorFairest of the Fair. Any adult or student interested in this scholarship program are encouraged to apply.Crowned contestants will receive a stipend at the end of a successful reign,and the crowned Fairest of the Fair will attend the Wisconsin Association ofFairs Competition to compete against other Wisconsin fairs for the title ofWisconsin Fairest of the Fairs. This is a great accomplishment and brings withit many opportunities and benefits.If any Wood County locations or businesses would like printed brochures, please contact the Central Wisconsin StateFair office at 715-387-1261.For more information about the program, please cted/fairest-program-informationApplication deadline is Monday, March 1, 2021.MARSHFIELDCHAMBEROF COMMERCE& INDUSTRY/// NEWSLETTERJULY 2020MARSHFIELDCHAMBEROF COMMERCE& INDUSTRY/// NEWSLETTERFEBRUARY2021
mchs first in wiMarshfield Clinic Health System first in Wisconsin to offer newheart failure treatmentMarshfield Clinic Health System is the first health care system in Wisconsin and only the second in the Midwest toimplant what is deemed as the world’s first neuromodulation device for heart failure treatment.Barostim Neo is a Food and Drug Administration-approved device which uses a novel mechanism to improve cardiovascular function. This pacemaker-like device is designed to electrically activate the baroreflex, the body’s main cardiovascular reflex, signaling the brain to regulate cardiovascular function. Barostim Therapy activates baroreceptors inthe wall of the carotid artery and stimulates the afferent and efferent pathways of the autonomic nervous system. Thebrain responds to the therapy by modulating efferent pathways, to relax blood vessels, slow the heart rate and reducefluid in the body via improved kidney function.Electrophysiologist Dr. Sanjay Kumar and Vascular Surgeon Dr. Tahlia Weis successfully performed the first two procedures at Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield.The placement of the Barostim Neo requires a minimally-invasive procedure under general anesthesia and can be donein a electrophysiology laboratory or catheterization lab as an outpatient procedure. The patients are usually dischargedthe same day or the next day. Physiological effects include lower heart rate and lower blood pressure.Designed to address a significant unmet medical need in heart failure, the Barostim Neo was one of the first therapiesto receive the FDA’s coveted Breakthrough Device Designation. This distinction is reserved for unique therapies thatare intended to treat a life-threatening or irreversibly debilitating disease where there is no available treatmentalternative.To refer a patient or request a consultation call Marshfield Medical Center-Marshfield Cardiology at 715-387-5301 orMarshfield Medical Center - Weston Cardiology at 715-393-1220.Marshfield Clinic Health System is an integrated health system whose mission is to enrich lives through accessible,affordable compassionate health care. The Health System serves Wisconsin with more than 1,200 providers comprising 86 specialties, health plan, and research and education program. Primary operations include Marshfield Clinic, nineMarshfield Medical Center hospitals, Marshfield Children’s Hospital, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, SecurityHealth Plan and Marshfield Clinic Health System Foundation.You can learn more at marshfieldclinic.org.MARSHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY /// NEWSLETTERFEBRUARY 2021
Check out the UW-Stevens Point’sSpring 2021 Continuing Education Catalogand register online at www.uwsp.edu/contedor call Registration Services at 715-346-3838.February VIRTUAL ClassesSTEAM Point DaysFeb. 12 For Girls Feb. 19 for BoysA one-day conference for 7th & 8th graders to learn about topics and career in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math from UWSP faculty, staff and helpers.Students will also take virtual tour of campus and hear/see what it’s like to be aUWSP College student.Mindful Awareness Practices for Daily LivingFeb. 18 1-4:15 p.m.In this workshop, participants will develop mindful awareness practices, learn theresearch behind them, and discover how being with oneself can allow you to livemore fully.IONU Owls: Owl Always Love You EditionFeb. 11 6-9 p.m.Join mixed media artist Erin Prais-Hintz in making your own parliament ofcharacteristic owls in this class.MARSHFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY /// NEWSLETTERAUGUST 2020
More February Classes.www.uwsp.edu/contedDinner & a Movie: Capernaum (virtual with meal pick-up)Thurs., Feb. 25 6-9 p.m.This film tells the story of a poor Lebanese boy who sues his parents for thecrime of giving him life and ultimately asks us to define humanity. Onereviewer calls it an “angrier, tougher and funnier film than anything Labakihas made before.” Our dinner will feature lamb stew, hummus with veggiesand flatbread, and baklava catered from Marshfield restaurant, The Rivers.Virtual MixologyFeb. 11 7-8 p.m.Perfect for date night or ladies night in! Follow along to make inspired cocktailsthat will please the palate and the eye. Class will focus specifically on vodka cocktails, so no need to worry about having a fully stocked bar. An ingredient list will besent via email prior to class.Landlord Boot CampTues. & Thurs., Feb. 16-March 4 6-8:15 p.m.Join our Landlord Boot Camp sessions and learn about Wisconsin's LawBasics, Wisconsin Law Enterprise, and Fair Housing and Companion Animalsand Step-By-Step Guide to Eviction.Snowshoeing at Schmeeckle (In-Person)Sat., Feb. 27 1-2:30 p.m.Discover the fun winter sport of snowshoeing!
enrolled in the College of Business at UW-Eau Claire, pursuing a a Health Care Administration degree. In 2013 she took a temporary position in Austin, Texas at Longhorn Village Retirement . leaders at Crossroads Church and currently serves on both the Wispact and Arrowhead Bible Camp Boa
