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August 2017
Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Coe Law Office, S.C.
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Coe Law Office, S.C. has been in a continuous operation serving Barron County since 1888. Over the years our firm has had a number of different members and various firm names but has been continuously managed by members of four generations of the Coe family, Clarence C. Coe (1888 to 1936), Laurence C. Coe (1936 to 1958), Edward J. Coe (1958 to 1997) and Mark (1997 to present).
We are excited to announce that April 2017, Attorney Jonathan R. Cusky joined the firm. Jon grew up in Spooner, WI and graduated from Spooner High School. Jon attended UW-Eau Claire as an undergraduate and Michigan State University Law School. After obtaining his JD degree, Jon entered private practice in Wyoming, MN for three years and then with a larger firm in St. Paul, MN for the past nine years. Jon is married to Geri and they are expecting their first child in August. We welcome Jon and his family to the firm and community.
Our firm serves Northwest Wisconsin are in a variety of legal matters, including family law, divorce, guardianship, business, real estate transactions, boundary and easement issues, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation, to name a few. We are proud to serve the Rice Lake community for their legal needs.
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This Is A Paid Advertisement
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This Is a Paid Advertisement
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CONGRATULATIONS
Lulabelle's Learning Center
19 W. Bracklin St. Rice Lake, WI. 54868
Owner Lisa Dennis
Opening August 7 th
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L-R Cecelia Larson, Kaira Anderson, Pam Larson, Sandi LeVan, Aimsley Kadlec,
Wendy Markgren, Lucky, Nick Phillips, Lisa Dennis, Dan Dennis, Toni Voelker, Amy Dennis,
Kay Ruid, Jackie Molden, Carlee Schwark, Bert Richard
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CONGRATULATIONS
PEOPLE READY
212 S. Main St.
Rice Lake
,
WI
54868-2299
(715) 234-4889
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L-R Sandi LeVan, Bert Richard, Kaira Anderson, Wendy Markgren, Cecelia Larson, Nick Phillips, Carlee Schwark, Jackie Molden, Jasmine Cutsforth, Aimsley Kadlec, Lori Foss, Matt Lasiuta, Kay Ruid.
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Salute to Industry
Thursday August 17th
Its not too late to
sponsor a hole.
We are still looking for volunteers.
Call the office @ 715.234.2126
or email us @
chamber@rice-lake.com
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September is
Chamber of Commerce Month
declared by the Governor
Join us here for
OPEN HOUSE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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RICE LAKE AREA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2017 ANNUAL BANQUET
Thursday September 14th
5:00 p.m. Social Time
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Awards & Speaker
Watch for eblast and your invitation soon.
This years speaker:
Listen, watch and even ask questions
of the ONLY Winston Churchill impersonator endorsed by the Churchill family.
After all, who better to query than
Winston Churchill himself?
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Nominations for
Annual Community Awards
Nominations are due to the Chamber office by
Friday, September 1st.
Awards are as follows:
Business of the Year, Community Partner of the Year,
Citizen of the Year, Rising Star Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, and Century Award.
Select your nominations and submit your statement to us using the information
here
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Congratulations
Mommsen's Harvest Hills - Pumpkin Patch
Mommsen's Pumpkin Patch has been selected as one of the best Pumpkin Patches in Wisconsin by Best of American Towns.
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ROYAL CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT & CEO
Eau Claire, WI
– Royal Credit Union Board Chairman Doug Olson announced that Brandon Riechers has been named
President & Chief Executive Officer.
Congratulations!
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August 1
Red Cedar Symphony
Sponsored by Woodstone Senior Living
August 8
The Dean's List
Sponsored by UW Barron County Foundation
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In August, the Department of Natural Resources staff will gather input at five public open houses to shape future planning regarding outdoor recreation opportunities in northern and northeastern Wisconsin.
Public meetings for the Great Northwest Region (Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Polk, Barron and Rusk counties) are as follows:
- Monday, Aug. 28 - Hotel Chequamegon, 101 Lake Short Drive West, Ashland;
- Tuesday, Aug. 29 – The Lodge at Crooked Lake, 24271 HWY 35 North, Siren; and
- Wednesday, Aug. 30 - Community Library 418 Corbett Avenue, Ladysmith.
For more information, learn more
here.
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NEW MEMBERS
A1 Cleaning Services
P
O. Box 672
Cumberland, WI.54829
715-419-9389
Robert Knowlton
New Beginnings of Barron County INC.
4 Cornell Ave.
Rice Lake, WI. 54868
715-736-1311
Renee Anderson
Lulabelles's Learning Center
19 Bracklin St.
Rice Lake, WI. 54868
715-719-0462
Lisa Dennis
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS
Rice Lake Air Center
24 years
Amundson Appliance
7 years
Fringe Concept Salon
3 years
Rice Lake Public Library
14 years
Weld Riley S.C.
5 years
Buyers Choice
7 years
Tokyo Restaurant
3 years
A-1 Express Rental Center, Inc.
2 years
Vinopal Title and Abstract
13 years
Thomas Prevision Machining
33 years
Bethany Lutheran Church
11 years
Our House Senior Living
23 years
Tice Technologies
9 years
Furniture Medic
17 years
The Salvation Army
4 years
Quanex Building Products
35 years
Bargain Bill's, Inc
. 6 years
Mosaic Telecom
21 years
Perfect Image Sign, LLC
2 years
Johnson, Agen, Kupferschmidt & Associates
9 years
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The Department of Workforce Development announced
the launch of
WisConnect
–
Your Source for Wisconsin Internships.
The mobile-responsive and user-friendly website will help Wisconsin employers create, market and find the best and brightest college talent for internship opportunities throughout the state.
The site is open to all college students with an active .edu email address to create an account, upload their resume and search for Wisconsin internship opportunities by geography, college major and more.
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YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP
Barron County Placement Fair
Monday, August 14, 2017
9:00 - 10:00 AM - Define YA to Employer
10:00 - 11:00 AM - YA Placement Fair
@ Barron County Government Center Auditorium
Breakfast will be provided
View more
here
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All businesses interested in employing Youth Apprentices and/or learning about Youth Apprenticeships are welcome to attend.
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COOLEST THING MADE IN WISCONSIN
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce
is once again having their contest.
Join the fun at madeinwis.com and nominate
a product that is made in
Wisconsin starting August 1!
The winner will be announced at the
State of Wisconsin Business & Industry
Luncheon on October 19 th.
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Legislative Information
If you would like to receive legislative info from Madison and/or Washing D.C.
Please let the office know. We will add you to the "shared" email list for advocacy.
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AUGUST COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Placemaking
August 1, 11:30 a.m.
Adventures Restaurant
Board of Directors
Tuesday, August 8, 7:30 a.m.
Golden K
Tuesday, August 15, 9:00 a.m.
Executive Committee
Tuesday, August 22, 7:30 a.m.
Ambassadors
Friday, August 25, 8:00 a.m.
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Bert's Poem of the Month
A beetle married an angle worm.
An accident cut the worm in two.
The beetle was charged with bigamy.
Now what could the poor
Beetle do?
There is a moral to this little story,
It really sets my mind to giggle.
One should never fall in
love,
With something that has a wiggle!
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CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
The Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce is asking you to submit names of people who have served you with outstanding Customer Service.
Down load this
form
from our website or come in and submit your recommendation.
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Thank You
Real Estate Solutions
for sponsoring
July Chamber Chat
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MEMBERSHIP WEBSITE
OPPORTUNITIES
FREE for your use:
- Free Job Posting
- Free Hot Deals
- Free Basic Listing
Marketing Options on our Website
- Banner Sponsor $125/month
- Enhanced Listing $35/year
- Basic Listing FREE
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Do you have a webcam from your business? We would like to link it to our website. Please contact us at
715.234.2126
Advertise your upcoming events FREE!
As a member or civic group of the Chamber, you can post your events on our website calendar. to get more information on how to access and post, call us at
715.234.2126 or email us at
chamber@rice-lake.com
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Paid Advertising
Advertise in this monthly newsletter or put your ad in an eblast for $50 each
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Last Month's Poll we asked if you will be attending any evening Grand Stand Events at the Barron County Fair?
RESULTS
56% plan on attending a Grand Stand Event
What would you like for us to ask next month?
Call the Chamber
email us
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Will you be purchasing fresh Vegetables at the Farmers Market?
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