August 2019 News Break
Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
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Taste of Portage Market Fair
Join us for the end of summer party in downtown Portage as the Taste of Portage fills the downtown streets with food, music, classic cars, kid's activities and more!! See schedule of events above. For more information, call the Chamber office at 608-742-6242.
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Concert in the Park
The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra returned for another beautiful summer evening at Pauquette Park in Portage last month. Th
is year's performance was highlighted by featured performer virtuoso accordionist Sergei Belkin.
Thank you to all the sponsors who help make this event possible!
Major Concert in the Park Sponsors:
City of Portage Tourism
Community Bank of Portage
Wisconsin River Title Consultants
Pat Halasz
Divine Savior Healthcare
Portage Lumber Do-it Best
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August Chamber Business Luncheon
Space is limited! Please RSVP for the Business Luncheons!
The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce is offering another way to network with your fellow Chamber members and make those important connections that can help you in your business or career. Bring your business cards, brochures, or anything you wish to share with other members.
Our Speaker:
Speaker: Jolene Wheeler of Northwoods will be discussing the programs offered by Northwoods.
Luncheon Information
Location: Johnny B's, 100A Saddle Ridge (3 miles east of Portage on HWY 33
Time: Lunch at 11:30AM, Presentation at Noon
Cost: Pay for your lunch at the restaurant
Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019
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Business Profile - Point B Wealth Advisors
Point B Wealth Advisors is an independent Financial Advisory office. We are free to choose the best companies and products that meet our clients needs. We don’t have limitations on what companies we can work with. Our goal is to help plan from accumulation through retirement and income planning.
We understand that everyone has a unique situation and goals. We enjoy working with clients to build relationships, and have many tools to analyze investments and portfolios, as well as insurance products.
Brian Waelti and Matt Niermeyer are Financial Advisors that have over 45 years of combined experience in the industry. We had our own practices in the Madison area. We decided to join our offices when we were approached by John Seitz to take over his business here in Portage. We decided there was a need for both of us to be here to serve the clients’ needs. The goal is to continue to give the clients the best customer service and attention they were used to.
This year we have been looking to become more active in the community while making a positive impact. We joined the Portage Area Chamber of Commerce and the Portage Country Club. We will be sponsoring the K-9 Golf Outing for the Police Department and the American Legion Vietnam Veteran Tribute Wall coming in September. We have been involved with Portage Athletics and the shirts that the high school band will wear. We donated items to the Lions Club for their auction, as well as items to the Habitat for Humanity and St. Vincent de Paul in Portage. We will also be offering scholarships to high school students.
Due to growth and client service needs, we are currently in the process of looking to add full-time office staff at our Portage office at 130 East Cook Street. For more information, call us at 608-742-1919.
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Welcome New Chamber Members
Stock + Field
2935 New Pinery Road; Portage, WI 53901
(844) 270-2447
Formerly known as Big R, this premier farm, home, and outdoor retailer is committed to offering a mix of
mission-critical, quality products and exclusive offers at competitive prices.
Fortifi Bank
408 Main Street; Montello, WI 53949
Chris Cox at 855-876-1500
Whether it is your first checking account, a new home, a retirement fund, a refinance package, or even starting your own business, we have a team of experts waiting to guide you through any process.
Electric 1
3021 County Road CX; Portage, WI 53901
Amanda at 608-742-2222
We cover residential, commercial, fiber/data, service/maintenance and infrastructure.
You can count on us serving you with timely answers, estimates, and prompt, efficient service.
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American Legion Celebrates 100 Years
American Legion State Headquarters in Portage will be celebrating 100 years with activities at Veteran’s Memorial Field on September 4-8, 2019.
The Legion will be celebrating during the week by bringing veterans and their families, veteran service organizations, firefighters, police officers, EMT’s and Wisconsin residents together to celebrate our freedom, honor those who have and continue to service and teach others about the importance of patriotism and freedom. This is a state-wide community event showcasing our shared respect for our veterans and public safety officers whose efforts have allowed us to enjoy our freedom.
Event details will be updated on the Chamber website event page and in future newsletters. Highlights of the event include the American Vietnam Traveling Tribute Wall and Chris Kroeze, 2018 Runner-up on The Voice. Volunteers are also needed to help with the event each day and if you are interested you can register online through the website.
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Portage Theatres Summer Series continues
The Portage Theatre Summer Series is here! Enjoy 50-cent summer movies on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10am.
Summer movies schedule:
Aug 6-8 The Emoji Movie
Aug 13-15 Surprise Movie
Aug 20-22 Surprise Movie
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Facade loan program available
The Portage facade loan program is available to help Chamber member Portage businesses upgrade exteriors. The loan was recently used to freshen up the front of the Flower Company and the VFW has plans to use the loan program to add a new rear door and handicap ramp, easing accessibility for events
held there.
For more information about the loan program guidelines,
click here
. For the application,
click here
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Celebrate Back to School with Costco
Come stock up on your back to school items during Costco's Back to School Event on Friday, August 9 at 9am! All current members can shop before the store opens! Not a member? Sign up during the event and receive a cash card offer!
For each item you donate during the event, receive an entry to win prizes. All kids will receive a free book and the first 50 people will receive a swag bag. The Sun Prairie Costco is located at 2850 Hoepker Road.
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Pregnancy Resource Center Golf Scramble
Golf to support the Pregnancy Resource Center during their scramble at Saddle Ridge Golf Course on Saturday, September 7. Golfers, golf sponsors and raffle donations are needed. Contact Briana Enger at 608-617-4579 for more information.
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Creek Bed Country Farmacy
See sunflower fields at peak bloom during the Creek Bed Country Farmacy Sunflower Festival this Saturday, August 3, starting at 11am! Enjoy Farmacy Burgers, Strawberry Shortcake, Sassy Cow Ice Cream and more. Live music will be provided by Dock51, Olivia Panthofer and Sydney Hensen.
There will be a tractor display, farm animals, face painting, play yard, hayrides, local artisans and sunflowers! For more information, call 608-635-8798. Creek Bed Country Farmacy is located at 608-635-8798.
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New Life shoulder pain workshop
New Life Physical Therapy is holding two free Shoulder Pain Workshops on Wednesday, August 14 at 7am and 5:30pm. Attendees will learn about the most common causes of shoulder pain and how to choose the right treatment for their cause of pain, avoiding medications, injections and surgery. For more information or to register, call 608-742-9356 or visit
newlifept.com/portage-workshop
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Waldinger new Rotary president
A change of leadership luncheon took place on July 1 for the Portage Rotary. Outgoing President Rich Jacobson handed the President's gavel to newly inducted President Tracy Waldinger. The ceremony took place at the Portage Country Club and was attended by Portage Rotary members, family and friends.
Special thanks go out to Rich for his year of dedicated leadership. The Club looks forward to a year of motivation, inspiration and exemplary leadership from Tracy. For more information about Portage Rotary:
PortageRotaryClub.com
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Jerry Apps' writing workshop
Friends of the Portage Library is co-sponsoring Jerry Apps' Telling Your Story writing workshop on Wednesday, September 18 from 9am to 4pm at the Wyocena Community Center.
The cost is $95 per person and includes a copy of his book Telling Your Story and a catered lunch. Seating is limited so please register early
here.
For more information, call the Portage Public Library at 608-742-4959.
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Support the Agency House
The Historic Indian Agency House, HIAH, is an important physical
connection to Wisconsin’s past and an important part of Portage
history. Tours, special
events and changing exhibits bring
educational opportunities to children and adults alike.
The HIAH is a non-profit 501c3 organization that relies on the
support of people like you to continue to provide these programs and to maintain this almost 200-year-old property. Become a supporter and know that your help will allow future generations to enjoy and learn from this important piece of American history. Cash donations are always appreciated, but this year, you have the opportunity to choose where you’d like your donation to go.
Click here
for a donation form. For more information, call 608-742-6362.
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Portage Lions Club Stuff the Bus
The Portage Lions Club is once again collecting school supplies and books for students of the Portage Public Schools.
Supplies can be dropped off at Wal-Mart on Thursday, August 1 and Friday, August 9 from 4pm to 7pm and Saturday, August 10 from 10am to 2pm.
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Crawford Oil Customer Appreciation
Crawford Oil & Propane will hold a Customer Appreciation Day at the Fort BP on Friday, August 9 starting at 11am with free lunch catered by The NorthShore. Donations will be accepted for River Haven Homeless Shelter along with prize drawings, face painting, bounce house and more!
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Rod & Gun Club Shoot
The Portage Rod & Gun club will be holding a Fun Shoot on Saturday, August 3 from 10am to 6pm. The shoot is open to everyone as a fun day trap and skeet shoot with raffles and door prizes. The kitchen and bar will be open throughout the day.
The fee to participate is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Call Steve to register at 920-344-3142. The
Portage Rod & Gun Club is located at W10450 Hwy 16 West.
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Cut printing costs with Rhyme
Rising costs in virtually every area of business challenge executives to find ways to reduce overhead without harming productivity. Optimizing your office print environment is a strategy to cut expenses without sacrificing productivity.
While the economic impact of printing is clear, there are also large environmental, productivity, and IT impacts. By creating a more efficient print environment with Rhyme's Managed Print Services, you will see increased productivity, a reduced carbon footprint, freed up internal IT resources, and up to 30% savings in printing costs. Find out how you can save by calling Rhyme at 608-742-3747.
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Tomatopalooza at Edgewater
Sample heirloom tomatoes and peppers mild to hot during Tomatopalooza at Edgewater Home & Garden on Saturday, August 17 from 11am to 2pm.
Enjoy live music, salsa contest and have the opportunity to talk with master gardeners. Edgewater Home & Garden is located at 2957 County Highway CX. For more information, call 608-742-6558.
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Job postings on portagewi.com
Check out these
job postings on our Chamber site from our member businesses. You are welcome to post job openings your business may have at any time. Call the Chamber office at 608-742-6242 for more information.
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Text PACC to 51660
to receive information about upcoming Chamber events
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Looking for a Hot Deal? See our list?
Check out our Hot Deals webpage for deals our Chamber members are
offering. Have a Hot Deal of your own you want others to know about? Post
your deals on our webpage and join the Hot Deal brigade! There is no charge
for posting a Hot Deal, so post away!
If you have questions, call the Chamber office at 608-742-6242 to get started.
Click here
to see the specials that are currently running!
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Ribbon Cuttings
A ribbon cutting was held at Point B Wealth Advisors, 130 E. Cook St., to welcome this new business to Portage.
See them for wealth management, retirement income planning, and IRS, Roth IRA and Tax Deferred/Tax Free information.
Contact Matt or Brian at 608-566-3886.
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Text PORTAGE to 51660
to receive information about upcoming Portage events
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August Chamber Meetings & Events
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Ribbon Cutting at Stock + Field (formerly Big R) at 6:45am
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Business Luncheon at Johnny B's at 11:30am
23-24
Taste of Portage Market Fair
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Join a Service Club
Rotary - Meets Mondays at Noon at Dino’s Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd.
Lions Club - Meets the 2
nd and 4
th Wednesdays at 5:30pm at Dino’s Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd., summer month meetings change locations
Kiwanis - Meets on Wednesdays at Noon at Pizza Ranch, 2905 New Pinery Rd.
Optimists - Meets on Tuesdays at 7am at Dino’s Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd.
Elks - Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7pm; 4th Tuesday only during July and August
Women's Civic League - Meets 2nd Wednesdays of the month at Dino’s Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd.
Wauona Trail Women's Club - Meets 3rd Monday of the month at 11:30am at Dino's Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd.(Sept-May)
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August Community Events
1 Portage Lions Stuff the Bus at Wal-Mart
2 Photographers Choice Exhibit at Portage Center for the Arts
2 Ribbon Cutting at Stock + Field (formerly Big R) at 6:45am
2 Teen Video Game Night at the Portage Library
3 Creek Bed Country Farmacy Sunflower Festival
3 Portage City Flea Market at Veterans' Memorial Field
3 Portage Rod & Gun Club Fun Shoot
6 Chamber Business Luncheon at Johnny B's
6 Poetry in Portage at Suzy's Steak & Seafood House
8 'Smart' Cookie Sale at Divine Savior Healthcare
8 Movie in the Park at Sunset Park
8 Portage State Bank Customer Appreciation Day
9-10 Portage Lions Stuff the Bus
9 Spirit of the Agency House Evening Tour
9 Back to School with Costco
9 Crawford Oil & Propane Customer Appreciation Day
10 Historic Indian Agency House Fur Trade Program
10 Kiwanis Ride to Read
10 Summer Quarter Auction at Best Western
11 Cruisin for Critters to benefit Columbia County Humane Society
12-15 Summer Dance Classes at Laura's School of Dance
12 Bureau of Consumer Protection/Division of Trade & Consumer Protection presentation at ADRC
14 Laura's School of Dance Descendant's Camp
14 Shoulder Pain Workshops at New Life Physical Therapy
16-18 Velveteen Rabbit at Portage Center for the Arts
17 Zona Gale Celebrates Friendship Village
17 Tomatopalooza - Tomato & Pepper Tasting at Edgewater Home & Garden
17 Fort Winnebago Surgeons Quarters Quilt Show Turning
17 Horseshoe Tourney at VFW Post 1707
22 Grief Support at Our House Senior Living
23-24 Taste of Portage Market Fair
23-25 Velveteen Rabbit at Portage Center for the Arts
23-25 Wholeistic Healing Sidewalk Sale & Wellness Fair
24 Downtown Walking Tour
26 Portage Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School
28 Portage United Methodist Church Pop-Up Food Pantry
28 Endeavor Sharing Supper
29-30 Free Rummage! at Seventh-Day Adventist Church
30 Teen Anime Night at Portage Library
Weekly Recurring Events
Farmer's Market at Market Square, Thursdays from Noon to 5pm with lunch at the Portage Elks Lodge during the market.
Concerts at the Portage, Wednesdays June - August, 6:30pm behind VFW
Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack's Tap every Monday at 6:30pm
Teen Movie at the Portage Library, Tuesdays at 1pm
Portage Theatres Summer Movie Series, Tuesdays-Thursdays at 10am
Open Pharmacy Forum at Wilz Hometown Pharmacy, every Wednesday, 6pm-7pm
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