Greetings From Your President Chamber Chat with Barb

January 2010 Volume 15 Issue 1
Greetings From Your President
We find ourselves living in a wonderfully exciting
part of Wisconsin. During our time here we will
enjoy it and use its many resources. In almost all
respects Wisconsin is a better place to live in right
now than it was in the past. The same can be said
about the Black River Area Chamber of
Commerce.
Today a greater proportion of the Black River
Area Chamber of Commerce is more informed,
wealthier, healthier, better fed, better educated and
more aware of others and their needs. It does not,
though, make us better than previous generations,
we are simply more fortunate. Being more
fortunate also necessitates a greater responsibility
to maintain our bountiful resources.
We inhabit this planet for a reasonably short time.
During that time, it is our right and privilege to
enjoy its resources and it is our duty and
responsibility to improve it for others both now
and in the future.
One thing is for sure, we all must leave it better
than we found it. So the next time you are
enjoying our lakes, rivers, walking trails,
campgrounds, downtowns, or simply passing
through, please remember to leave it better than
you found it.
To all of the individuals and businesses which
make up the Black River Area Chamber of
Commerce I wish you a prosperous and healthy
2010.
Be Well,
Wally Apland III
President
Black River Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Chat with Barb
2010 Black River Area Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors
The Black River Area Chamber of Commerce is a
working partnership of business people who seek
to promote the commercial, industrial, educational
and health-related activities to support the wellbeing of the area and its citizens. Each year the
Chamber seeks individuals to engage in this
partnership and serve on the Chamber Board of
Directors.
Chamber members received a ballot in November
containing the candidates for the 2010 Black River
Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
The newly elected Board Member who will serve
a three-year term is Jon Warmke from the Black
River Falls School District. Re-elected to a second
three-year term are Dana Iverson, Black River
Country Bank; Darren Durman, The Merchant
General Store and Carly Dobson, Wal-Mart Super
Center.
The other Directors currently serving on the board
are Kae Shisler, Holiday Inn Express; Traci
Bailey, Days Inn; Wally Apland, Pine View Care
Center; Marianne Torkelson, Western Technical
College; Clint Helland, Co-op Credit Union;
Jennifer Gunning, Re-Pete¶s Saloon & Grill;
Linda Savage, First and Last Chance Tavern; Joe
Gaier, Gaier Construction; Todd Perry, Westland
Insurance; Cara Lee Murphy, Ho-Chunk Nation
and Donald Evenson, Jackson County Board of
Supervisors.
E. J. Rosenberg, Assist-2-Sell has completed a
two-year term. The Management, Staff and Board
of Directors thank him for his years of service and
are grateful to have had his expertise to help guide
the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce.
As we look forward to 2010 I wish each and every
one of you a very Happy New Year!
Barbara Brower
Executive Director
Black River Area Chamber of Commerce
Welcome New
Members!
Graces Getaway
Gary & Marilyn Grace
N128 Riviera Ave, Merrillan, WI 54754,
Phone: 715-333-5606
Email: [email protected].
Located on the water on N128 Riviera Avenue in
Hatfield, Graces Getaway is a fully-furnished two
bedroom, one bath retreat. Just bring your food,
drinks, cell phone and laptop (or leave the last two
at home) and just relax. Boat or snowmobile right
from the property, which is located directly across
from Clark County¶s Russell Park on Arnold
Creek.
Midwest Surf Medical Associates, LLC
Peter & Laureen Chambers
N6160 Savage Rd
Black River Falls, WI 54615
Phone: 715-284-0583
Email: [email protected].
Midwest Surf Medical Associates is a Wisconsin
based, nationally recognized group of health care
professionals
committed
to
their
passion...aquatics.
Midwest
Surf
Medical
Associates is active with leadership and medical
oversight to law enforcement, and fire and marine
rescue agencies. Their services include: EMS
medical protocol development/assistance, High
Yield Rapid ResponseΠTraining, Medical
Quality Assurance, Evidence Based Practice, Onsite rescue and Medical Control, no cost assistance
and consultations to volunteer agencies, Disaster
Life Support Training and Mass Casualty Drill
assist and development, and Clinical Supervision.
Dennis Clinard for State Assembly
Dennis & Barbara Clinard
PO Box 455, Sparta, WI 54656
Phone: 608-343-2937
Email: [email protected].
What¶s in the News?
D&S Manufacturing Nominee for the
Wisconsin M anufacturer of the Year
Forty Wisconsin businesses have been nominated
for the 22nd Annual Wisconsin Manufacturer of
the Year Awards (MOTY) for outstanding
achievements in manufacturing, the sponsors
announced today.
The Black River Area Chamber of Commerce
nominated D&S Manufacturing (D&S) in Black
River Falls, in the medium-size category. D&S is
a custom manufacturer of large-scale components,
assemblies and complete weldments for a broad
cross-section
of
corporations,
including
Caterpillar, Oshkosh Corporation, Parkson, The
Train Company and CNH. The company
incorporates technological machining, laser, highdefinition plasma and oxy-fuel cutting as well as
manual and robotic welding into the
manufacturing process. These resources are
complemented by liquid spray painting and shot
blasting to assembly and testing.
The MOTY Awards recognize Wisconsin
companies that demonstrate a commitment to
business excellence which has a positive impact
on the company and the state, making Wisconsin a
better place to live, work and play. Winners will
be announced at a black-tie awards dinner and
program on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at The
Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.
The Grand Awards are categorized based on
employee count; small, medium, large and mega.
Each company is evaluated in areas such as
financial growth or consistency, technological
advances, product development, environmental
solutions,
operational
excellence/continuous
improvement, commitment to employees, and
effective research and development. Returning for
a second year is the Grand Award for
Sustainability, which will be presented to the
manufacturer
who
has
demonstrated
a
commitment to and successfully implemented
sustainable manufacturing practices that are
environmentally and economically sound.
An independent panel of judges, with
representatives
from
business,
education,
government and the media, selects the 2009
Manufacturer of the Year Award winners.
Scenes from the Chamber Holiday Party
Christkindl. Michael Fetting (second from right)
was named Father Christmas. Both Royalty will
represent our community and spread the spirit of
Christmas throughout the upcoming year.
Chamber Administrative Assistant, Amanda Gunn
(left) and Barb Brower, Chamber Executive
Director, (right) join in welcoming them.
Members from the Community Band played
beautiful Christmas tunes for the Chamber¶s
Holiday Event. Pictured left to right are Carolyn
Burge, Dick Camlek, Randy Bjerke, and seated in
the foreground is Diane Kujak.
Photo Courtesy of JoDee Brooke
Lighting of the Christmas tree was performed by
2008 Customer Service of the Year, River Haven
Spa & Salon represented by Bethany Berndt (l) and
Bill and Sally Moe from Moe Hardware, 2008
Business of the Year.
A big thank you goes out to all the members of the
Community Band who shared their talents with us
in December. Pictured above is the flute section
(l-r) Marie Ruda, Amanda Hudson, Andrea
Hudson, and Pam Bjerke.
Hayley Lane (second from left) was introduced to
the Business After 5 crowd as the 2009-10
Friends of the Black River invites the public to
meet Charlie Luthin, executive director of the
Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin.
Luthin will speak about the history of
conservation in Wisconsin and about foundation¶s
history, mission, conservation projects and
accomplishments. Join us at the Black River Falls
Coop Credit Union, Community Room, at 7PM,
Wednesday, January 13, 2010.
The Jackson County Inventors & Entrepreneurs
Club is a project of the Western Dairyland
Community Action Agency. The goal of the club
is to create a positive learning environment that
will enable participants to successfully move their
products to market or to receive assistance in the
development of a business plan. No registration is
required to attend the monthly meetings and there
are no fees to join. For more information call
Karman Briggs at 715-836-7511 ext. 174 or e-mail
[email protected].
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FBR Hosts Charlie Luthin of the
Natural Resources Foundation
LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR
FEATURED AT JACKSON COUNTY
INVENTORS & ENTREPRENEURS
CLUB
Bill Eklund, owner of Sharp Photo & Portrait in Eau
Claire will be the guest speaker at the January 14
meeting of the Jackson County Inventors &
Entrepreneurs Club. The club meets on the second
Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Black
River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Water
St., Black River Falls. The meetings are free and
open to the public.
Eklund will discuss his experiences in going from
the manager of a group of film-processing shops
to the owner of Sharp Photo & Portrait in Eau
Claire. Throughout the past few years, the
photography industry has changed dramatically
with the advent of digital photography. With a
willingness to adapt to the unavoidable changes in
his industry, Eklund has continued to grow his
business by expanding the array of services and
products offered. Attendees can expect to learn
about the process of purchasing an existing
business and how to monitor one¶s perspective
industry for change and opportunities for growth.
The Jackson County Inventors & Entrepreneurs
Club is open to anyone in Western Wisconsin who
would like to learn from experienced professionals
and discuss their ideas with other local inventors
and entrepreneurs. Each meeting will feature a
guest speaker and plenty of time for networking.
Thank you
™ Thanks to Jean & Bill Mickelson for
donating the outdoor Christmas tree
that adorned the Chamber building. It
was lovely.
™ Thanks to Joe Williams for his help in
putting up our outdoor Christmas tree
and for hanging up our garland and
wreaths. Thanks Joe!
™ Thanks to John Patrick Gil, owner of
Tenba Ridge Winery, for his donation
of wine for our holiday party. It was a
big hit with the crowd and was
delicious.
™ Thanks to Carolyne Hensel from Castle
Hill Supper Club for the use of their
wine glasses for our party. It made our
wine taste so much better to be served
out of a glass versus a plastic cup! We
appreciated your kindness.
™ Thank you to Black River Memorial
Hospital for the delicious food they
prepared for our Christmas Party.
Everyone raved about how good
everything was! All of your work was
very much appreciated. Thanks again
to everyone who helped make our meal
the very best!
™ Thank you to Falls Florist for bringing
us a beautiful poinsettia to decorate our
Christmas buffet table. It was very
thoughtful of you to provide this for us
and we enjoyed it all season long.
Thanks again for your kindness.
™ Thank you to Deb and John Marg for
donating the materials and time to
prepare a sash for our first ever
Christkindl, Hayley Lane. It was so
beautiful and everyone commented on
the workmanship. It made a beautiful
girl shine even more when she put it
on. Thank you so much for donating
the sash for our event.
™ From all the staff at the Black River
Area Chamber of Commerce we would
like to thank Pam Moneypenny from
DelBean for the holiday gift box. That
was very thoughtful of you and we will
enjoy sampling from it for a long time
to come. Thanks again for your
thoughtfulness.
™ Thanks to Ron Smith from Cozy
Corner for the gift box of chocolates.
We enjoyed them very much!
From
the
Marketing
Committeeª.
Winter Is Here²Now What?
Tips for warming up Wisconsin¶s ultimate
shoulder season
In destination marketing, the term ³shoulder
season´ stands for those times of the year when
nobody seems to want to travel. Occupancy rates
are down at lodging establishments, restaurants
are below capacity, attendance at attractions is
down and retailers see fewer customers walk
through their doors.
In many places in the northern United States,
winter is the shoulder season. In Wisconsin, the
post holiday shopping phase of winter is the
ultimate shoulder season. And springtime in
Wisconsin, with its unpredictable weather, can
also be excruciatingly slow for the state¶s travel
industry.
Shoulder seasons are a challenge. But as any
business owner knows, the most constructive way
to deal with a challenge is with thoughtful action.
So, here are several tried-and-true methods for
increasing business during Wisconsin¶s often long,
generally unpredictable winter travel shoulder
season:
Create an event. Mid-winter festivals,
open
houses,
trunk
shows,
live
entertainment²nearly any out-of-theordinary happening can be used to drum up
business during the long winter months.
Though it¶s hard to lure people out of their
warm homes, there is such a thing as cabin
fever. Give people exciting reasons to
travel, promote it properly and you¶re on
your way to injecting some warmth into
frozen winter sales numbers.
Target winter enthusiasts. Just who are
these
folks
who
love
winter?
Snowmobilers,
cross-country
skiers,
snowshoers, ice anglers, geocachers and
downhill skiers. Target these niche markets
with products or services that are
significant or timely to them and you
might find a new area for sales growth
during the winter. Targeting might be as
simple as putting a sign outside your
business that says, ³Welcome CrossCountry Skiers.´
Be big and bold with your sales pitch.
Winter is no time to be a shrinking violet.
Use big signage and bold sales language.
Big, Big, BIG and hot, hot, HOT is what
we¶re talking about. It takes a bit more
momentum to move consumers during the
mid-winter months.
Valentine¶s Day and Saint Patrick¶s
Day. Face it²winter can be very long in
Wisconsin. You need to use any excuse
possible to create some excitement and
interest.
Mid-winter
holidays
like
Valentine¶s Day and St. Patrick¶s Day²or
any holiday, real or made up²can serve as
the basis for some type of promotion.
Overnight packages. During late winter
and early spring, travelers in Wisconsin
tend to be short-term planners. Offering
overnight packages or other special
package deals can entice these last-minute
trip takers.
Cross-promote and partner. Work with
other businesses and local allies to help
one another increase customers. Strategic
partnerships between restaurants, lodging
and retailers can help to boost everyone¶s
mid-winter sales numbers.
Thoughtful action is the only way to counteract
the inevitable shoulder seasons that come around
each year. Make plans this year to have your best
winter ever.
Calendar of Eventsª.
JANUARY
12
UW Extension Workshop at Skyline Golf Course.
$20 which includes workshop materials, lunch &
refreshments. Call UW Ext. Clark Co. for preregistration: 715-743-5121. Workshop on exploring
issues & considerations for farm succession in
today¶s high-stakes climate.
12
Black River Arts Alliance Annual Meeting at 5pm at
the Skyline Golf Course. The public is invited.
13
Friends of the Black River monthly meeting; 7pm at
Co-op Credit Union Community Room in Black
River Falls. Speaker Charlie Luthin, executive
director of the Natural Resources Foundation of WI.
Public welcome.
14
American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Ho-Chunk
Executive Building in Black River Falls from 11-3.
For an appointment call 1.800.GIVE.LIFE however
walk-ins are always welcome.
14
Jackson County Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club
meeting at Black River Area Chamber of Commerce
office at 6:30; speaker Bill Eklund, owner of Sharp
Photo & Portrait in Eau Claire. 120 N Water St. in
BRF. Free & open to the public.
15
Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area Radar Run. Test
your speed against a radar gun-how fast can you
ski or snowboard? Open 5pm-10pm. Call 715-7435140
16
The State Forest Trail Foundation Ski Instruction
Day. Call 715-284-1400.
16
Open Skate at the Milt Lunda Memorial Arena from
7-9pm. The Arena is located on Hwy 54 W in Black
River Falls.
22-24
Black River Youth Hockey PeeWee A/PeeWee B
Tournament at the Jackson County Fair Park Ice
Arena. Call 715-284-2563.
22-24 Falls Players presents Neil Simon¶s ³Rumors´ at the
Lunda Theater in Black River Falls
25
Jackson County Tavern League Holiday Dinner at
Club 95 in Hixton; Social Hour at 5; dinner at 6;
silent auction at 7 and entertainment at 8. $25 per
person. Purchase tickets from any JC Tavern
League member by Jan. 19. Public welcome!
30
The High Ground in Neillsville Volunteer
Appreciation Pot Luck. Call 715-743-4224
30
Open Skate at the Milt Lunda Memorial Arena from
7-9pm. Located on Hwy 54 West in Black River
Falls.
FEBRUARY
5
Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area Family Fun Night.
All lift tickets only $9! Free hot dogs! Free door prize
drawings and more. Open 5-10pm. Call 715-7435140 or 1-888-CLARKWI
5-7
Black River Youth Hockey Squirt A/Squirt B
Tournament at the Jackson County Fair Park Ice
Arena. Call Shelly at 715-284-2563.
6
State Forest Annual Candlelight Ski Event. Meet at
the Smrekar Shelter. Call 715-284-1400.
7
Hatfield ATV Riders Ice Races (Sanctioned Race)
starting at 9am at Lake Arbutus at the beach. ATV &
Motorcycles. Call Dave at 715-896-1151 or Dave &
Pam at 715-964-5625.
10
Jackson County Blood Drive, National Guard
Armory from noon-5:30pm
11
Jackson County Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club
meeting at Black River Area Chamber of Commerce
office at 6:30pm; 120 N Water St. in BRF. Free &
open to the public.
13
Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area King/Queen of the
Mound Race. Who¶s the fastest to the bottom of the
hill? Open 10-4 with races at 1pm. Call 715-7435140 or 1-888-CLARKWI
13
Black River Arts Alliance Valentine¶s Day Special
Dinner Theater: dinner at 7pm with music by The
Jim Bee Trio from 8-11pm. Skyline Golf Course.
15
Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area Presidents Day.
Open 10-4. Call 715-743-5140 or 1-888-CLARKWI
20
Millers Antique Auction at 9am; 1625 Butts Ave
Fairgrounds Exhibit Building in Tomah. Large one
owner collection of antiques, collectibles,
advertising
&
primitives.
Visit
www.millersauctionco.com for photos.
20
The High Ground in Neillsville: Friends of the
Highground Dinner. Call 715-743-4224
26-28 Black River Youth Hockey Mite A/Mite B
Tournament at the Jackson County Fair Park Ice
Arena. Call Shelly at 715-284-2563.
27
Bruce Mound Winter Sports Area Dummy Derbie.
Call 715-743-5140 or 1-888-CLARKWI
620 Industrial Drive, Suite 7B
Sparta, WI 54656
(608) 269-9100
www.curves.com, 1-800-Curves30
20 Main Street
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-3993
www.curves.com, 1-800-Curves30
Dear Chamber of Commerce Members,
You are probably aware of the growing body of research linking excess weight, lack of exercise, and poor nutrition
to a variety of chronic diseases, including hypertension, osteoporosis, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and more.
The good news is these conditions are manageable and even preventable through maintenance of a healthy
weight, proper nutrition, and regular exercise. Curves of Black River Falls can help your staff and/ or clients learn
how to do all of that FOR FREE.
Our unique series of 30-minute classes were created by the health experts at Curves International to be practical,
educational, and fun. Classes are presented through a series of DVDs that alternate teaching with hands-on
activities, and are facilitated by our weight management coaches. Topics available include:
• Sleep Deprivation & Weight
• Diabetes
• Cancer Prevention
Gain
• Eating Out Healthfully
• Cholesterol
• Smart Shopping
• Healthy Fats
• Choosing the Right Carbs
• Vitamin D
• Mindful Eating
• Conquering Emotional
Eating
• Osteoporosis
Currently, we offer one of these classes²in addition to the core Curves Fitness & Weight Management Classes²to the general
public monthly. However, we can also offer any or all of these FREE classes to your staff and/ or clients, and can teach them at
your facility or ours.
If you think your clients would enjoy and benefit from our classes, please call us today. We are offering this free program to others in
the community and availability is limited. I am also available for community health fairs & wellness events to do complimentary body
fat testing. Please contact me at [email protected] or 715-284-3993 if you are interested in our classes or have any event for
me to participate in. Don¶t wait²call today! We look forward to helping you serve your staff and/ or clients.
Sincerely,
Maretta Budde
Owner Curves of Black River Falls & Sparta
FREE classes scheduled at Curves: Open to the public! RSVP to attend no later than 1 week before class.
Monday, Jan. 11, 2010
11:00am ± 12:30 pm
12:30 - 1:00 pm
1:30 ± 2:00 pm
Weight Loss Class (Phases 1 & 2)
Special Topic: Grocery Shopping
Raising your Metabolism (Phase 3)
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 11:00am ± 12:30 pm
9:00 ± 9:30 am
9:30 ± 10:00 am
Weight Loss Class (Phases 1 & 2)
Special Topic: Metabolism
Raising your Metabolism (Phase 3)
The Black River Area Chamber of Commerce
Partners with Specialized Trade Groups to Host
Business Day in Madison Local Business Leaders
Urged to Attend to Promote Jobs at the Capitol
REGISTER FOR TWO EXCITING PROGRAMS
COMING IN FEBRUARY 2010! Attend the Governor
Candidate Forum on February 22, 2010, and Business
Day in Madison on February 23, 2010.
Black River Falls ± The Black River Area Chamber of
Commerce announced Monday that it will partner with
WMC and 14 other business groups to deliver the
message that jobs are the state¶s highest priority.
WMC and the Wisconsin local chambers of commerce
across our state will co-host the first Governor Candidate
Economic Forum and Reception on Monday, February
22, 2010. The Forum will be at the Monona Terrace
Community & Convention Center in Madison. As we
head into the 2010 election season, it is clear that jobs and
economic development will dominate the debate as our
state chooses our next governor. People from all walks of
life will be keenly interested in the candidates¶ ideas for
growing our economy. The Forum will precede the
annual Business Day in Madison event the following day,
and we encourage you to attend.
³We need to send a message to the Capitol that jobs are
the top priority for our state, our communities and our
families,´ said Barb Brower, Executive Director, of the
Black River Area Chamber of Commerce.
Business Day in Madison is the premiere business
legislative day at the Capitol, with 1,000 top executives
from the state¶s leading firms attending. The event is
held in partnership with WMC, the Wisconsin local
chambers; and many other specialized business trade
groups.
Business Day in Madison occurs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. Tuesday, February 23 at the Monona Terrace
Community & Convention Center in Madison. Featured
speakers include former White House press secretaries
Dana Perino and Dee Dee Myers, and Charlie Cook, a top
Washington political analyst who will offer insights into
recent political trends in the nation.
(For more
information go to: www.businesssdayinmadison.com)
The event is open to the media.
³As Wisconsin works to come out of the recession,
businesses need to remain united in our commitment to
common sense solutions like tax relief, regulatory reform
and controlling lawsuit abuse to improve our business
climate,´ said Brower. Wisconsin¶s unemployment rate
has stabilized in recent months, but our business climate
recently ranked 48th in the nation, according to Forbes
magazine.
³The Legislature and Governor need to team up for job
creation and job retention. We won¶t be the most
competitive state over night. But we can get there if
everyone commits themselves to one common mission:
To make Wisconsin the most competitive state in the
nation,´ Brower said.
³Local business leaders are strongly encouraged to attend
Business Day in M adison. Our community needs to send
a strong delegation to Madison so our lawmakers
understand that we need more jobs in our community,´
said Brower.
Business Day in Madison tickets are available for
purchase online at www.businessdayinmadison.com or by
calling (608) 258-3400.
Business Day in Madison will be held on Tuesday,
February 23, 2010, at the Monona Terrace Community &
Convention Center in Madison. Local chambers of
commerce across Wisconsin are partnering with 15 other
statewide organizations to bring Wisconsin¶s premier
legislative event to Madison. Business leaders from all
over Wisconsin come together to meet with policymakers
and discuss important issues facing our state. In these
challenging economic times, it is more important than
ever for the business community to help policymakers
understand what it will take to strengthen the economy
and create jobs in Wisconsin. Listen to experts on current
issues, network with others from the business community,
then go to the Capitol and deliver your message to elected
officials ± businesses are hurting, families are hurting,
and it¶s time for leadership. Help deliver the message
that the business community is united and committed to
creating jobs and brighter futures for the citizens of
Wisconsin.
Dee Dee Myers and Dana Perino, former White House
Press Secretaries for the Clinton and Bush
Administrations, respectively, will give the keynote
address. Charlie Cook, a leading political pollster, will be
the opening speaker.
To register, go to
www.businessdayinmadison.com.
Event Coordinator: Jane Algiers; [email protected]; 608661-6925
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Amber Schroeder;
[email protected]; 608-661-6907
Presorted Standard
Black River Area Chamber of Commerce
120 North Water Street
Black River Falls, WI 54615
(715) 284-4658, (800) 404-4008
www.blackrivercountry.net
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2010 BRACC Board of Directors
Executive Director
Administrative Assistant
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Wally Apland, Pine View Care Center
Clint Helland, Co-op Credit Union
Traci Bailey, Days Inn
Carly Dobson, Wal-Mart Super Center
Darren Durman, The Merchant General Store
Don Evenson, County Board Representative
Joe Gaier, Gaier Construction Corp.
Jennifer Gunning, Re-Pete¶s Saloon & Grill
Dana Iverson, Black River Country Bank
Cara Lee Murphy, Ho-Chunk Nation Representative
Todd Perry, Westland Insurance
Linda Savage, First & Last Chance Tavern, LLC
Kae Shisler, Holiday Inn Express
Marianne Torkelson, Western Technical College
Jon Warmke ± Black River Falls School District
Barbara Brower
Amanda Gunn
Mary Mack
Linda Fischer
Connie Gates
2010-2011 Business After 5 Calendar
January 15, 2010
Sand Creek Brewing Company
July 14, 2010
Edward Jones
February 10, 2010
River Haven Spa & Salon
August 2010
Majestic Pines Casino
March 3, 2010
Falls Players
September 8, 2010
Tentatively Reserved
April 14, 2010
Pro-Cellular
October 13, 2010
Black River Country Abstract
May 2010
Buswell Funeral Home
June 2010
Black River Chiropractic Clinic & Days Inn
November 10, 2010
Perkins & Holiday Inn Express
December 1, 2010
Black River Area Chamber of Commerce