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MACCI's Annual Meeting presents . . ."Tools for Success"Thank you to the business professionals that joined us at the 72nd Annual Dinner meeting at the end of January. Thank you, to Eagles Club of Marshfield for being so accommodating as we celebrated Chamber accomplishments. Congratulations to the following recipients of MACCI awards for: MACCI's Service Award: the late Dan Helwig Leadership Marshfield Alumnus of the Year: Cathy Lotzer Small Business of the Year: Marshfield Insurance Agency Firm of the Year: Simplicity Credit Union

Special thanks goes out to our 2018 Presenting Sponsor - Marshfield Clinic Health System.

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The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is pleased to welcome the fol-lowing new members. We look forward to your involvement.

715 Delivery.com offers ideal meal solutions for food delivery to your home, office meeting, hotel, dorm room or sales presentation. Located at 2102 North 6th Street in Wausau and 822 West Upham Street in Marshfield, this delivery service works with restaurants to bring a variety of food to you. Contact Market-ing Manager Denise Sutton at 715-615-1466 or email her at [email protected]. Visit their website at 715Delivery.com to learn more.

Mill Creek Gardens, located at 8839 Mill Creek Drive in Marshfield, has been established since 1987. Owners Erik and Danielle Winer are all about treating people well and offering beautiful things. They take great pride in beautifying our community and helping customers beautify their homes. They offer spring annuals and perennials, edibles, succulents, and house plants. Fall mums and their Christmas market are customer favorites. They take great pride in offering interactive workshops for all ages to make gardening more approachable. Their cut flower production is growing - serving our community, florists and weddings. To learn more about Mill Creek Gardens, go to their website at www.millcreekgardencenter.com or call 715-591-2000.

Andy Martin retired from Innovative Machine Specialists Inc. at the end of 2017 and has joined MACCI as an Associate Member. Andy has been a strong supporter of MACCI where he served on the Board of Di-rectors, and was President. His business was recognized as Small Business of the Year in 2004 and as Firm of the Year in 2012. When not volunteering, he plans to travel and restore his antique tractors.

To keep you and your business informed, we are pleased to share the following news.

Keller, Inc. recently on-boarded Kaitlin Brown to their Wausau office as an administrative assistant. Kai-tlin comes to Keller with over four years of experience across various sectors of the construction industry. Business, industrial and agricultural growth in the Northern and Western regions of Wisconsin has attributed to Keller's own expansion throughout the area. Additional staff in the Wausau office comes as a respite for the three local project managers. Additionally they have gained the ability to help coordinate Keller's on-staff architects and designers to come aboard for more regional projects. Keller, Inc. has office in the Fox Cities, Madison, Milwaukee and Wausau.

Bluegrass band Linus and Lute perform at Downtown Friday Nights: Concerts Chestnut Center for the Arts in February Downtown Friday Night Concerts at Chestnut Center for the Arts presents Linus and Lute on February 2. Doors open at 7 pm with music starting at 7:30 pm.

Come enjoy bluegrass music from talented local musicians Linus and Lute with opener The Bastettes. 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.



Staab Construction Corporation Now 100% Employee OwnedStaab Construction Corporation has announced it has recently completed the transition to being 100% em-ployee owned through its Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).

Ben Lee, Chief Operating Officers tells us that they started the ESOP in 1989 with the goal of eventually being 100% owned. Due to their continued success, they are fortunate to have achieved 100% employee ownership sooner than they originally anticipated.

The benefits of being employee owned through an ESOP means employees enjoy significant advantages over employees of other companies. Research has shown companies that are employee owned pay higher wages to employees, provide better benefits, and generate significantly greater retirement income for em-ployees than non-ESOP companies.

Staab Construction Corporation was founded in 1984 by Aaron Staab, and is a premier builder of municipal and industrial water and waster water treatment facilities with more than 100 employees. To learn more about Staab Construction Corporation visit www.staabco.com.

Program Expansion Coming Spring 2018In the spring of 2018, The Hannah Center, located at 212 East 3rd Street, will be opening an Urgent Housing Program. In response to an unmet community need, The Hannah Center Board of Directors and Program Coordinator have decided to expand the services offered. The Urgent Housing Program will be an additional room within The Hannah Center available to a single woman or a woman with children. The Urgent Housing Program will be a two-week program focused on providing the basic needs and support of the woman while she works towards

acceptance into the long term individualized Goal Based Program at The Hannah Center. The Hannah Cen-ter currently offers Hannah's Caring Closet where community members can get assistance with baby and children items at no cost.

The Hannah Center is a non-profit organization that accepts no government or federal funding. If individu-als, organizations or businesses are interested in assisting financially with this expansion of programming, or adopting a room, please call Tricia Fancher, Program Coordinator, at 715-387-6300, to join the expansion project. You can also donate online at www. hannahcenter.com.

Chestnut Center for the Arts hosts Third Thursday Canvas & Corks February 15Get a group together and connect with your inner artist at Chestnut Center for the Arts Third Thursday's Cork & Canvas on February 15 from 6:30-8:30 pm.

Walk away with your own masterpiece to showcase in your home with the help of step-by-step instructions from Sarah Pritzl. Wine, beer and light ap-petizers will be available. Cost is $5 per person, space is limited. Call 715-389-8999 to register. For more information visit chestnutarts.org.

UW-Marshfield/Wood County Continuing Education Programs

The UW-Marshfield/Wood County Continuing Education Spring 2018 Course Catalog is available online. Register for classes at www.marshfield.uwc.edu/ce.

February 1-2 – 7:30 Performance February 3 – 2:00 Performance “Forbidden Broadway: Greatest Hits” Enjoy satirical numbers from popular Broadway shows,

including: “Annie”, “Chicago”, “Wicked”, “Mama Mia”, “Les Miserables”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Spamalot-Camelot”, “Rent”, “Hairspray” and more! Purchase tickets online at www.marshfield.uwc.edu/campus/arts/tickets or call the Box Office at 715-389-6534 February 5 – March 13 String Instrument Classes Ukulele 101, Introduction to Guitar 101, Five-String Banjo and Bass Guitar classes are scheduled for persons interested in learning how to play an instrument for fun and enjoyment. February 17 Introduction to Cross Country Skiing Spend the afternoon cross country skiing at the School Forest! Learn about cross country skiing equipment, winter trail safety and beginning ski techniques. Then warm up inside the lodge with hot cocoa and treats. Class includes ski equipment rental for the entire weekend. This class is not intended for anyone under the age of 14. Youth under the age of 18 must be accompa-nied by an adult. https://ce.uwc.edu/marshfield/catalog/introduction-to-cross-country-skiing February 21 International Dinner & Lecture – “An Inside Look at Iran” Enjoy a delicious Iranian cuisine dinner, drinks and information about the country’s culture. Iran native, Alireza Hossein-lar will share about his life in Iran, including the food, music, celebrations and more. https://ce.uwc.edu/marshfield/catalog/international-dinner/5870 March 7 Lunch & Learn Series - Registration Deadline: Feb. 28 “Diversity in the Workplace” Each person you work with has different attitudes, beliefs, and values. Learn how to better understand and appreciate how those differences influence perspectives, interpersonal relationships and decision-making in order to promote a positive and inclusive work environment. https://ce.uwc.edu/marshfield/catalog/lunch-learn-series

Bowl-A-Thon & Service AuctionThe Marshfield High School Softball team will be sponsoring a Bowl-A-Thon & Service Auction on Sunday, February 25 at Rose Bowl Lanes. Registration begins at 11 am, fol-lowed by bowling at 12 pm. Teams consist of 6 people. Team registration is $60/team and due by February 17. After February 17, cost increases to $75/team. Lane sponsor-ship available and checks should be made payable to Marshfield Fastpitch and mailed to 2508 W. 3rd Street, Marshfield.

The afternoon consists of 50/50 cash raffle, basket raffles, music and games. At 2:30 pm a Live Service Auction will be held.

This event benefits Marshfield High School Softball and is being sponsored by Marshfield Fastpitch Association.



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.centergy.net/workforce/inspire_employers.htm. 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!



Money raised to help those impacted by darkness.The Personal Development Center Inc. (PDC) is announcing its 14th annual "Sheltering Hearts" fundraising event to be held Thursday, February 8, from 5:30-9:30 pm at River-Edge Golf Course.

This event will support domestic violence services and preventative programming in the Greater Marshfield and Clark County areas. The mission of PDC is to assist those in dis-tress by identifying options and resources, promoting safety, building hope, and strength-

ening individuals, families, and our community through case management, advocacy, and education.

Sheltering Hearts committee member Kristina Howey, who has volunteered at the event for the last seven years and served on the committee the last four, said, "This evening goes beyond dollars raised. This organization preserves the future of those of whom they serve, and these dollars raised are an investment back in to the health of our community."

Tickets are $35 dollars per person in advance and $45 dollars after February 5th. Reserved tables of 8 are $240. There will be a plethora of silent auction items for your bidding pleasure ranging from jewelry, wine packages, pottery, and so much more. There is an exciting lineup of live auction items this year including a WI Supper Club tour, A Slice of Heaven package, and even Scotty's Pizza for a year!

Patrons will also enjoy a Cajun family-style dinner. Tickets can be purchased at PDC's office at 214 W. Second Street or by calling 715-384-2971. For more information call PDC or email [email protected].

Special thanks to the Sheltering Hearts sponsors including: Bent's Chiropractic Center, Burns Insurance Agency, Forward Financial Bank, Marshfield Professional Police Association, and Dr. John and Linda Melski.

Marshfield Area Girl Scouts Hosting Breakfast BuffetThe Marshfield Area Girl Scouts invite you to attend their 16th annual breakfast buffet and silent auction. It will be held on Sunday, March 18 at Hotel Marsh-field, 2700 South Central Avenue. Serving times are 8:30 am - 11:30 am. Tickets are $8 and can be purchased at MACCI, 700 South Central Avenue or from your local Girl Scout. Tickets for children 6 and under are $5 at the door.

Buffet includes: scrambled eggs, sausage links, pancakes, baked goods, coffee, orange juice and milk. The drawing for amazing silent auction items will be held at 11 am.

In the Groove to perform at Downtown Friday Nights Concerts Chestnut Center for the Arts on February 16Downtown Friday Nights Concerts at Chestnut Center for the Arts presents In the Groove on February 16. Doors open at 7 pm with the music starting at 7:30 pm. Come enjoy rock covers and originals from talented local musi-cians In the Groove with opener Montana Smith. 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.

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Throughout the year, MACCI is pleased to sponsor monthly professional network-ing socials at various member locations. We hope you and your employees take advantage of these opportunities to grow your network.

Your BA5 Hosts 2018: February 22: Marshfield Country Club March 22: Blue Heron Brew Pub/Oven Above the Pub April 18: Forward Bank May: Holiday Inn Conference Center June: American Legion July: Hot Time in the City

August: OPEN September: Total Body Fitness

October: Buck-A-Neer Supper Club November: OPEN December: Hotel Marshfield Interested in hosting or being a sponsor at a Business After 5 in 2018? Contact Debbie Bauer, 715-384-3454.

The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry is pleased to recognize the following businesses who are celebrating a milestone business anniversary in 2018. If you are celebrating this year and not listed

please contact the MACCI office so we can include you in the celebration this October.

120 - McMillan Warner Mutual Insurance 20 - Edward Jones & Co.115 - Central Wisconsin State Fair 20 - Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.115 - Felker Brothers Corporation 20 - Gross Motors of Marshfield110 - Partners Bank Stratford 20 - Kabinet Konnection105 - Mid-State Technical College 20 - Main Street Conservatory of Dance 95 - Hansen-Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation Center 20 - Ministry Home Care 95 - Schwarz Insurance Agency 15 - Chips of Marshfield LLC 90 - Christ Lutheran Church 15 - East Ridge Village Apartments 80 - Mitten’s Furniture Appliance & Electronics 15 - Hope Lodge 55 - Atrium Post Acute Care of Marshfield 15 - Robert A. Kay, Orthodonist 55 - Hiller’s True Value, Inc. 15 - Kids Korner Clothes & More LLC 55 - House of Heating, Inc. 15 - Shred Safe LLC 55 - Land O’Lakes Inc. 10 - Community Financial Bank 55 - Northside E-Z Way Laundromat 10 - Customodal Inc. 55 - Power Pac, Inc. 10 - Forst Auto Repair 45 - A&B Process Systems Corp. 5 - 2-1/2 Cups Cupcakery & Bake Shop 45 - Buck-A-Neer Supper Club 5 - Back to Bliss 45 - Carpet City 5 - Heritage Estates 45 - Sommer Property Management LLC 5 - Hotel Marshfield 45 - Stainless & Repair Inc. 5 - Hub City Ice Cream Company 45 - Stratford Homes LLP 5 - I.T.S.M. LLC 45 - Weis Electric 5 - Marshfield Area Purple Angels Inc. 40 - Child Care Centers of Marshfield Inc. 5 - Marshfield Technology 40 - Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 5 - North Ridge Church 40 - Weiler Fuels & Convenience 5 - Northern Music Service 30 - Associated Sales & Leasing 5 - Solutionz LLC 30 - Financial Investors of Wisconsin 1 - First Centennial Mortgage 25 - Goodwill Industries of North Central WI 1 - Inlanta Mortgage Inc. 25 - Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa 1 - JAZ Investment Property LLC 25 - Marshfield Area Community Foundation 1 - Kennedy Law LLC 25 - The Hannah Center 1 - Marshfield Country Club 20 - Central WI Coin Company Inc. 1 - Studinski Law LLC

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MACCI Trips Planned for 2018 & 2019Your Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in partnership with High Street Travel, is excited to offer two amazing trips planned for the fall of 2018 and Spring of 2019. If you are interested in learning more about either trip, contact MACCI at 715-384-3454 or Diane Meissner at High Street Travel, 715-387-1477

The first destination is "Spectacular South Africa", Culture & Nature in Harmony. This trip is planned for November 29 - December 11. This 13-day trip includes 21 meals; 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners. Highlights include Johannesburg, Soweto, Panoramic Route, Kruger National Park, Safari Game Drive, Garden Route, Knysna, Featherbed Nature Reserve, Ostrich Farm Visit, Winery Lunch & Tasting, Choice of Tour, Cape Town and Table Mountain.

The second trip is to "Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice" and is scheduled for April 12-20, 2019. Learn about the 400-year old tradition of catching and preserving Greenland shark. Explore Skogar Folk Museum, covering all aspects of Icelandic life. Cruise on the ice-strewn Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, gliding past icebergs. Must see- inclusions are traveling to the Golden Circle, journeying to the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall and gaining a local's perspective of Reykjavik on a walking tour.



Marshfield First Responders to Receive "Reach Bags"Marshfield Police Chief Rick Gramza received 20 "REACH BAGS" this past December, courtesy of REACH-A-Child™, a nonprofit organizatoin based in Madison.

Additionally, four REACH BAGS were presented to firefighter Steve Bakos at Culver's restaurant for use by the Marshfield Fire Department. Culver's of Marshfield has provided a generous grant to fund these REACH BAGS.

REACH BAGS are heavy duty backpacks which contain children's books and drawstring backpacks. First Re-sponders use these resources when encountering children in crisis. Often, the First Responder lets the child choose a book, which they read together. This helps to comfort the child, and distract him/her from the immediate trauma. The child keeps both the book and drawstring backpack.

REACH-A-Child also delivered hundreds of new children's books to the Police and Fire Department for use in positive, proactive engagements with children.

Started in 2007, REACH-A-Child continues its mission of providing a REACH BAG to every First Responder in Wisconsin. Currently, the entire fleet of Wisconsin State Patrol vehicles and many Sheriff/Police/Fire/EMS De-partments across the state carry REACH BAGS. More information about REACH-A-Child is available at www.reachachild.org.

A new way to be involved - Adopt-A-RoomThe Hannah Center is offering a new and fun way to get involved with a new program coming this spring. The home is over a decade old, and The Hannah Center needs your help. They are seeking small groups of individu-als or organizations to Adopt-A-Room at The Hannah Center. Gather your friends, family, co-workers or church group and leave your mark at The Hannah Center.

Adopt-A-Room groups will pick a room to transform and then get to work. All costs and labor of transformation will be covered by the Adopt-A-Room groups. Each room has a different need in order to assist in transform-ing the lives of women and children in crisis. To launch their Urgent Housing Program, they need two groups to Adopt-A-Room and begin transformation now. They have many other rooms to offer as well, so you are invited to tour the home and see which room will fit your group the best. Put your creativity to work by painting, decorating and repairing.

The Hannah Center has existed for 25 years in Marshfield; funded by generous donations from the community members, businesses, organizations and churches a new way to give back and make a lasting change in the community by supporting women and children in crisis. For more informa-tion or to tour the rooms available for adoption, please con-tact Tricia Fancher, Program Coordinator at 715-387-6300. To donate to The Hannah Center visit www.hannahcenter.com.



The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry was pleased to be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony for Marshfield Insurance Agency, located at 208 West 5th Street.

The roots of Marshfield Insurance Agency date back to 1984 when Roger Arnoldy became part owner of a firm that staffed only two other employees and focused primarily on life and health products. Roger brought a decade’s worth of experi-ence as property and casualty agent whose focus was commercial, home and auto insurance. By 1988 Roger and his wife, Yvonne Arnoldy, became sole owners and the agency has experienced progressive growth since.

Currently, Marshfield Insurance represents over 30 “A-Rated” in-surance companies and staffs 18 employees including over a dozen licensed agents. Perpetuation of the agency has since transferred to Roger’s two sons, Nick and Ryan Arnoldy. Marshfield Insur-ance is a leading insurance office in the Marshfield area offering assistance in commercial, home, auto, life, health and specialized business insurance programs. Their services reach many different states throughout the U.S. with the main policy base being Central Wisconsin.

Cutting the ribbon are Ryan Arnoldy, Nick Arnoldy and Wendy Brueggen, of Marshfield Insurance Agency.

Olson Recognized as HIGH FIVE Award WinnerHospice Volunteer Graham Olson from Ascention At Home was honored with the fourth quarter HIGH FIVE Award. In order to be nominated you have to consistenly meet the following: You must apply exceptional interpersonal skills with patients, families, peers, or colleagues. You must demonstrate mutual trust, respect and emotional support to all, you must make a significant difference and create a sense of community, gener-ate enthusiasm and energy and finally you must listen not only with your ears, but also with your heart. HIGH FIVE Award recipients are celebrated for their continuous support of their mission, role-model behavior and compassionate presence in the work place.

The HIGH FIVE Award was developed to recognize associates from across all departments. HIGH FIVE recipients are honored at a department celebration that includes a traveling banner, a sensory reminder (chocolate chip cookies) intended to remind recipients of how special their gifts are each time they experience the smell of chocolate chip cookies. In addition, recipients receive a beautiful and meaningful Circle of Friends sculpture, hand-carved and signed by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.

Pictured are: L to R: Deb Hickey-Volunteer/Community Outreach Coordinator, Deb Addit-Director Hospice, Graham Olson-HIGH FIVE winner, Audrey Bailey-Manager Hospice

Chestnut Center for the Arts hosts German Tea Party February 17Gather your friends for a German Tea Party at Chestnut Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 17 from 1-3 pm. You will be served an authentic German menu while learning about traditional tea parties. Savory pairings include Chicken Soup with Dill dpaetzel, Trio of Wursts with 3 Mustards, Flammekueche and Tetley Black Tea. Try a selection of scones: Whole Wheat Scones with Marmelade and Devonshire Cream and Thompson's Family Tea. And tempt your sweet tooth with Sachertorte, Triple Ginger Gingerbread Cake, Jelly Krapfen and Lemon Zinger Tea. Reservations are required and space is limited. Call 715-389-8999 or email [email protected] by February 8. Cost is $25 per person.

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The Bubbler Awards shine a light on the companies who have made great strides to accommodate the interests of a shifting workforce. A lot of attention is paid to the picture of Millennials as discontent or disin-terested in traditional forms of employment. We are eager to showcase the reality of how many Wisconsin-based companies are allowing young professionals to call this state home.

The Bubbler Awards is a statewide project led by the organizers of YPWeek Wisconsin, including the Marshfield Young Professionals. The goal is to highlight the young professional voice. Additionally, the nomination and selection process establish a framework for existing and emerging young profession-als throughout the state to collaborate and brand Wisconsin as a workplace destination for Millennials.

The nomination evaluation centers on what Millennials are looking for in today’s workplace including: competitive salary and benefits, opportunity for advancement, and employee and community engage-ment.

Bubbler Awards applications are due by February 28th, winners will be announced on March 14th.

Does your company fit the criteria? Find the 2018 Bubbler Awards application here!

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Help “Leadership Marshfield” Group Give Kids Their “Best First Day” A current Leadership Marshfield group has teamed up with Soup or Socks to support local needy families in dressing their children as they begin a new school year. The group’s 2017/2018 project is entitled “Best First Day”. The first day of school is of particular importance for all children. It’s the day they embark on meeting new friends, embrace exciting learning opportunities, and grow as individuals. Beginning this day with new shoes and proper clothing are basics that give children confidence, ultimately aiding in their education and future. Unfortunately, some families struggle to provide this due to financial hardships. As a United Way Partner, Soup or Socks (SOS), a local food pantry and clothes closet, outfits children for the upcoming school year. Similar to United Way Supplies for Success, and in the same time frame, families go to SOS with their children on a day in August to pick out clothing. Clothes, shoes, and winter gear are provided to children of families who qualify for the assistance, but resources are limited. In support of the growing area need, the Best First Day team is hosting a drive to collect new clothing and raise funds during the month of March. “Drop Boxes” for new clothing will be placed throughout the community. Clothing collections will be for the following most needed items for boys and girls grades K–12:

- New Tennis /Athletic Shoes - New Leggings or Athletic Pants - New Hoodies - New Socks - Donated Funds (funds will be used to supplement needs; e.g., jeans, tees, boots, etc.)

Five drop box locations have been confirmed, including Hotel Marshfield, Hub City Times, Pioneer Bank in Marshfield and Rozellville and MACCI. The group hopes to add additional drop box locations soon.

The group’s vision is to enrich the lives of our future by having every kid dressed with confidence. Please consider donating to Best First Day during the month of March. New clothing in the Drop Boxes are welcomed, as are donated dollars for SOS to purchase supplemental clothing items for children returning to school, culminating with the Best First Day clothing event August 8, 2018 at Soup or Socks. Best First Day team members include Chase Gomez-PreventionGenetics, Kathy Leick-Marshfield Utilities, Jen Morrow-Pioneer Bank, Mike Warren-WDLB, and Tammie Willfahrt-Figi’s Companies, Inc.

MACCI Announces Winners at it Annual Dinner Meeting The Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry was pleased to announce the recipients of the following awards: Leadership Marshfield Alumnus of the Year, MACCI Service Award, Small Business of the Year and Firm of the Year. Congratulations to all of our winners!

MACCI's 2018 Board President Amy Nystrom presented each winner with their award.

Leadership Marshfield Alumnus of the Year MACCI Service Award

Cathy Lotzer and Amy Nystrom Family of the late Dan Helwig Christine & Chris Helwig, Sharon Helwig Amy Nystrom and Cory Helwig

Small Business of the Year Firm of the Year

Marshfield Insurance Agency Simplicity Credit Union

Angel Denk, Barb Kuhn, Wendy Brueggen, Kelly Korth, Amy Nystrom, Pat Wesenberg Cory Hoffman, Brian Varsho, Ryan Arnoldy, Nick and Darlyne Keller Arnoldy and Amy Nystrom

How much life insurance do I need? February 1, 2018

Answer: To answer this question, you must first answer several related questions. How big a financial burden would your death leave for others to deal with? How much of your salary is devoted to current expenses and future needs? How long would your dependents need support if you were to die tomorrow? How much would it cost to pay all of your final expenses? When determining your life insurance need, you'll need to consider your life stage and circumstances. Marital status, number of dependents, size and nature of financial obligations, career stage, and your intentions to pass on your property are all important factors you'll want to think about. Your need for life insurance changes as the circumstances of your life change.

For example, you may be able to reduce the amount of life insurance coverage that you have once your children have grown and are on their own. There are several methods you can use to calculate the appropriate level of insurance for you and your situation. Although they all share common features, some methods strive to be more simplistic, such as the income replacement method and rules of thumb. Others, such as the family needs approach and the capital needs method, involve more sophisticated calculations. You may want to investigate these methods and do some preliminary calculations to provide a basis for possible discussions with your financial planner.

Keep in mind that the worst mistake you can make concerning life insurance is to have a need and not have the insurance to cover that need. Having too little (or even too much) insurance can also be a problem. Proper insurance planning can provide peace of mind for you, as well as protection for those you care about.

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January 15 to February 23“EVERYDAY BRAVE” at New Visions Gallery Native American portraits by Tom Lindfors

1-3 - “FORBIDDEN BROADWAY” performed by UWM Continuing Education Theater at the UW-Marshfield Laird Theater

9 - “2018 VALENTINE’S DAY CONCERT” performed by the Symphonic Band at UW-Marshfield/Wood County

11 - “MASSENKOFF RUSSIAN FOLK FESTIVAL” 2:00 p.m. at the Lucille Tack Center in Spencer

17 - “A GERMAN TEA PARTY” 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.at the Chestnut Center

24 - “WINTERFEST & BADGER STATE GAMES” starting at 11:30 a.m. at RiverEdge Golf Course

24 - “MARSHFIELD CULTURAL FAIR” 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at UW-Marshfield/Wood County

7………………………….…….……….…………………………..……Xtreme Xploration (UW-Marshfield/Wood County)

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

12.............................................................................Workforce Paradox (12:30 pm, MFLD High School)

12................................................................Marshfield Young Professionals Meeting (5:30 pm, MACCI)

13.....................................................................Construction Career Day (8:30 am, Staab Construction)

15…………………………..…..…….….Leadership Marshfield – Health Career Day (7:45 am, Marshfield Clinic)

15........................................ Marshfield Area Technology Steering Committee Meeting (Noon, MACCI)

19.....................................MACCI Agri-Business Committee (3:30 pm, AgCountry Farm Credit Services)

20…………………………….….…………...…….……Passion for Service (8:30 am-Noon & 1-4:30 pm, Holiday Inn)

21……………………………………...….Marshfield Area Human Resource Association (8 am, Hotel Marshfield)

21………..….…………………………MFLD Clinic Health System Foundation - Duel it for the Kids (Holiday Inn)

21 & 22……………………………………………………..…...38th Annual Farm Show (10 am-4 pm, Marshfield Mall)

22……………………………….…………………………………………………………..………Dairyfest Meeting (8 am, MACCI)

22………………………………………………………………………….………….Business After 5 (Marshfield Country Club)

24…………………………………….……...Winterfest & Badger State Games (11:30 am, RiverEdge Golf Course)

24…………………………………………….Marshfield Cultural Fair (10 am-4 pm, UW Marshfield/Wood County)

25…….......................Paws & Pancakes Breakfast – Mfld Area Pet Shelter (8 am-11:30 am, Holiday Inn)

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

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Chamber Foundation Karen Olson, Business Development Director Convention & Visitors Bureau Matt McLean, Executive Director Lyn Anderson - Marketing Assistant

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