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MACCI's Chamber Caper!

Wednesday, August 14RiverEdge Golf Course &

Banquet FacilityTee time - 11 am

Are you registered to golf? Registrations were mailed mid-July or you can sign-up on line at

www.marshfieldchamber.com/events

MACCI'sChamberCaperisanon-competitive,4-personscramble,thathelpssupportyourChamberofCommerce'simportantbusinessmissionofprovidingprogramsandservicesthatbenefitourmembers.

Special thanks to our Gold sponsor, Solarus. Visit them on Hole #1!

SupportyourChamberby sponsoringanenhancedholeandpromoteyourbusinessonthegreentoeverygolfer!Spe-cial thanks to those already signed up including: Keller, Inc. Hawkins Ash CPAs LLP, For-ward Bank, UW Stevens Point at Marshfield, Hub City Times, Cellcom, Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa, Team Schierl Companies, EO Johnson Business Technologies, Stoney River Assisted Living, Ink Splash, an ODC Enterprise, and Complete Filtration Resources Inc.

Newthisyear,ashoutouttooursnacksponsorsBadger Title and First Choice Credit Union!

Investmentlevelsavailableforanysizebusiness!

ContactMACCIat715-384-3454anddiscoverhowyoucanbepromotedonthe"green"!

MARSHFIELD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY


MACCIispleasedtowelcomeMAKSafetyServicesandMissionNutritionintoitschambermembership.Wethankyouforyoursupportofourorganizationandlookforwardtoyourinvolvementthroughouttheyear.

MAK Safety Services isanOSHAandANSIbasedbusinessthatoffers"train the trainer"classeson;forklift,arielplatformsandskidsteers.Trainingcanbecustomizedtomeetyourbusinessneedsincludingthehoursofopera-tionandyouroperatorsexperiencelevels.MikeKorgerispresidentofthecompanyandhisemailaddressismak.korger@gmail.comoryoucancallhimat262-379-4291.MikeoperatesthisbusinessatW1049DyerRoad,Pittsville.Tolearnmoreabouttrainingopportunitiesgotowww.maksafetyservices.net.

Mission Nutrition,locatedat111West2ndStreet,SuiteA,inMarshfield,openedforbusinessonJanuary21,2019.NicoleBirdistheownerofthisbusinesswhosemissionistomaketheworldhealthier&happier!AtMissionNutrition,Nicoleandherstaffbringapositiveatmosphereandpropernutritiontothecommunity,andaroundtheworld.Stopbmakenewfriendsandlearnnewlifelonghealthhabitsinnutrition,healthandwellbeing.

Wickersham Jewelry,withlocationsinMarshfield,Rhinelander,andWausaurecentlycelebrated60yearsinbusinesswiththeir60"acts of kindness"campaignbygivingbacktothecommunitieswhohavesupportedthemalltheseyearswithvariousactsofkindness. Happy anniversary, Wickersham family!

TheMarshfieldlocationhasbeenmakingpeople'sdreamscometrueforthepast40years.HappyanniversaryRob,Ashleyandyour

dedicatedteam.Locatedat1921NorthCentralAvenue,thebusiness telephonenumberis715-384-4102.

Thank you for all you do and your support in our community. Wishingyoumanymoreyearsofsuccess!



Inlanta Mortgage Welcomes Foemmel to its Marshfield branchInlantaMortgage,Inc.ispleasedtoannouncetheadditionofRebeccaFoemmelasamort-gageconsultantinitsMarshfieldbranchlocatedat11922NorthGalvinAvenue.Foemmelbringsmorethan19yearsofbankingand mortgage expertise. "We'reexcitedtohaveBecccaaspartofourMarshfieldlendingteam,"saidAngelaFaber,branchmanagerofInlanta'sMarshfieldbranch."Shenotonlybringsawealthofexperienceandlocal

expertise, but brings a passion for helping people buy the homes of their dream. There's nodoubtshe'llbeafantasticadditiontoourlocalMarshfieldteam."

Congratulations,Becca!

Headquartered in Pewaukee, WI , Inlanta Mortgage is a growing independent mortgage banker with 38 branch of-ficesandacurrentnetworkofmorethan250mortgageexpertslicensedthroughout22states.Foundedin1993,theWisconsin-basedcompanyiscelebrating25yearsofhelpinghomeownerswithhomeloansfortheirdreamsthroughexceptionalserviceandasuiteofloanprogramsdesignedtomeeteachclient'suniquefinancialneeds.Formorein-formationaboutInlanta'sMarshfieldbranch,pleasevisithttps://www.inlanta.com/branch/marshfield/.

Justine Sova Joins EXIT Greater RealtyEXITGreaterRealtyispleasedtoannouncethatJustineSovahasjoineditsgrowingteamof dedicated real estate sales professionals.

EXITGreaterRealty,locatedat144NorthCentralAvenueinMarshfield,isaproudmem-berofEXITRealtyUpperMidwest'srapidlyexpandingnetworkofindependentlyownedandoperatedbrokeragesacrosstheregion.Thebusinesstelephonenumberis715-898-1474.

EXITisaprovenrealestatebusinessmodelthathasto-datepaidoutmorethanathirdofabilliondollarsinsingle-levelresidualincometoitsassociatesacrosstheU.S.andCanada.EXITRealty'sExpertMarketingSuiteincludinggeolocationSmartSigntechnologygiveshomesellerstheedgeinacompetitivemarketplace.Thecompany'sFocuson Good Health blog promotes wellness at work and home. A portion of every transaction fee received by EXIT Real-tyCorp.Internationalisappliedtoitscharitablefundandto-date,morethan$5.5millionhasbeenpledgedtocharity.

TolearnmoreaboutEXITGreaterRealtygotohttp.//www.exitgreaterrealty.com



Congratulations Harley Meyer!Theycallhim"amanforallseasons"!Weknowhimasanindividualwhogivessofreelyofhistimeandtalentswheneverhepossiblycan.HarleyMeyerwasrecentlyhonoredas"2019SpencerCitizenoftheYear"duringSpenceramadaysinearlyJune.HarleycurrentlyservesastheSpencerChamberPresidentandisanactiveMAC-CI Ambassador.HisdayjobkeepshimbusyatCitizensStateBankofLoyalinMarshfield,thatislocatedat103WestMcMillanStreet.Thankyou,HarleyandCitizensStateBank,forsharinghimwithourcommunitiesthatwelive, work,learnandplayin!

MACCI health insurance for members updateEarlierthisyear,theU.S.DistrictCourtfortheDistrictofColumbiastruckdowntherulethatallowssmallbusi-nessestopooltogethertoaccessaffordable,high-qualityhealthinsurancethroughAssociationHealthPlans(AHPs).InearlyMay,TheWisconsinOfficeoftheCommissionerofInsurancereleasedastatementnotingthat“unlessthisrulingisoverturnedorstayed,associationhealthplansarenowsubjecttotheDepartmentofLaborrulesandguidancethatwereissuedpriortotheAHPRule[1].OCIcannotprovideguidanceastowhetherapar-ticularassociationmeetstheDepartmentofLaborpre-AHPRulerequirements”.

ThesetwoactionsarecurrentlypreventingtheMarshfieldAreaChamberofCommerce&IndustryfromworkingwithSecurityHealthPlaninthedevelopmentofanAssociationHealthPlan.TheDepartmentofLaborandtheU.S.ChamberofCommercehavetakenactiontohavethecourtrulingoverturned.

Whilethisactionworksthroughthelegalsystem,MACCIcontinuestoworkwithSecurityHealthPlanontwostrategies.Onestrategyprepares,fortheadventthatthecourtrulingisoverturnedandMACCIwillbeabletoofferanAssociationHealthPlan.Thesecondstrategyisbaseduponthecontinuationofthecurrentstatus,prevent-ingthe developmentofanAHP.ThegoalistoworkwithSHPtooffermoreaffordablesmallbusinessinsuranceplansandothercostsavingsoptionstomembership.

Crystal Apple Awards program to kick off 16th year!TheMarshfieldAreaChamberFoundationwillkickoffits16thyearonTuesday,September24.Communityvolunteerswillvisit9differentschooldistrictsandthankthem for all they do in the classroom and present each educator with a gift sponsored byMarshfieldClinicHealthSystem.Volunteerswillencouragestudentstonominatetheirfavorite/bestteachersotheyhavetheopportunitytobeoneoffourCystalApplewinners.

ThatbanquetisscheduledforWednesday,April29,2020atHotelMarshfield.

SchooldistrictsincludeMarshfield,ColumbusCatholic,ImmanuelLutheran,TrinityLutheran,St.Joseph-Strat-ford,Spencer,Greenwood,Granton,PittsvilleandAuburndale.

IfyouareinterestedinvolunteeringfortheCrystalAppleprogramcontactDebbieBaueratMACCI,bauer.debbie@marshfieldchamber.comor715-384-3454.Timecommitmentisaboutonehourdepend-ing on the location of the school.



The Rivers to Host a Farm to Table Event featuring a 4-Course, Wine-Paired Dinner Provided Entirely by Local Farms and VendorsWhen: August 17th, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Wenzel Family Plaza

The Rivers is excited to bring a farm to table experience to Marshfield. By utilizing the numerous farmers and vendors in the area, Chef Doug has carefully crafted a menu that is both delicious and local. The Rivers mission is to promote a true Taste of Marshfield with more than just our food, but by supporting the community they call home.Chef Doug shares, “we are blessed to be in an area that provides all the ingredients to create a full culinary experience.”

This event is all about home-grown comfort and goodness. In addition to partnering with local farmers and vendors, The Rivers supports our community in other ways as well and this event is a good example of their philanthropic efforts at work. Proceeds from this event will benefit two community-driven organizations: the Marshfield FFA and Wenzel Family Plaza.

The Rivers alongside the Wenzel Family Plaza, enthusiastically supports the Marshfield music scene. Attendees will enjoy local music performed by Ben Ryner. From the music to the cheese curds in our quiche, this event delivers a True Taste of Marshfield.

The Rivers culinary team, led by Chef Doug Weerts, will bring to life through the use of fresh ingredients grown and raised locally, the flavor of Marshfield. Let’s gather together to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and love our farmers, vendors, and musicians pour into their livelihoods every day!

Tickets, pricing, and additional information will be available through our Facebook Event Page: Farm to Table by The Rivers, at MACCI, The Rivers, or at the Holiday Inn.

Register for Summer 2019 classes at www.uwsp.edu/marshfield/conted or call 715-346-3838. Check out our Summer Catalog UPCOMING CLASSES Art Camp: August 5-8, 1-4:30 p.m.– Grades 3 to 5 Budding artists will explore various art mediums and will create a variety of take-home projects. Dinner and a Movie “The Lunch Box” – August 6 or 8 Ila, a neglected housewife and Saajan, a lonely man on the verge of retirement, develop an unexpected relationship through the notes they write each other. Indian cuisine. “The Tourist” – August 27 or 29 Film is a romantic thriller that takes place in Venice starring Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie. Italian cuisine. Wisconsin Dells Boat and Zoo Trip: Tuesday, August 13 Kids and adults of all ages will love this Dells Adventure! Tour includes a boat ride and sight-seeing of the Dells and a stop at Timbavati Wildlife Park. Registration includes travel on deluxe coach bus and admission to both events. Aladdin JR – Children’s Summer Theatre Performances: August 15-16, 7:30 p.m. and August 17, 2:00 p.m. Purchase tickets online or call the Campus Box Office at 715-389-6534 Escape Rooms TWO Escape Rooms, “Project Save Graduation” and “The Missing Patient” are now open at the Marshfield UW-Stevens Point campus! For more information and/or to register go to www.uwsp.edu/marshfield/conted. Why try an Escape Room? For FUN! Escape Rooms offer a unique form of entertainment that allows for socializing, problem solving, team building and comradery. Sign up TODAY!

MAPLE SYRUP & MAPLE DESSERT

CONTEST

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 , 2019

1800 S. RODDIS AVENUE, MARSHFIELD

VISITMARSHFIELD.COM

Maple Dessert ContestENTRY DROP OFF BY NOON • JUDGING AT 3:00 PM1ST: $200 • 2ND: $100 • 3RD: $50Show off your baking skills! Entering our Maple Dessert Contest can earn you some extra cash. Get out your favorite recipes, whip up your tastiest maple treat, and prepare to enter the Maple Dessert Baking Contest at the 27th Annual Maple Fall Fest. There is no charge to enter the contest, and it is open to all ages. Multiple entries per family areallowed, but only one submission per cook is permissible. A maple product MUST be used in the recipe! Desserts mustbe dropped off at the Maple Village Booth on Saturday, September 14th, by 12:00 pm (Noon). All entries will be judged by ateam of judges on Saturday at 3:00 pm. Products must be made from scratch. No mixes or prepared foods are allowed. Becreative ... muffins, cookies, pies, cheesecakes, etc. will be accepted. Entries become the property of the Festival. Dessertsshould be delivered uncut. Recipes become the property of the Marshfield CVB and may be published. If your sweet treatneeds to be refrigerated, please bring a cooler with you. Desserts judging will be based on: Overall appearance, taste, levelof creativity and overall impression. To register for the contest, submit your recipe by September 11th. Mail to: Marshfield Convention & Visitors Bureau, 700 S. Central Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449 Or email to: [email protected]

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SEPTEMBER 14-15, 2019WILDWOOD PARK1800 S. RODDIS AVENUE, MARSHFIELD

Maple Syrup ContestENTRY DROP OFF BY NOON • JUDGING AT 3:30 PM1ST PLACE: $250 • 2ND PLACE: $150 • 3RD PLACE: $75We would like to invite you to join us as a vendor and/or participate in the Maple Syrup Contest at the 27th Annual Maple Fall Fest! This year’s Fest will take place September 14th and 15th atWildwood Park in Marshfield. Attendance has been more than 15,000 people over the weekend, with 150 craft/food vendors.The contest will take place on Saturday, September 15th. All entries must be delivered to the Maple Village Booth by 12:00pm (Noon). All submissions will be judged by a team of judges on Saturday at 3:30 pm. Only one entry per family/producer isallowed, and there is no charge to enter! MARSHFIELD CONVENTION VISITORS BUREAU

SEPTEMBER 14 15 2019



Throughouttheyear,MACCIispleasedtosponsormonthlyprofessional networkingsocialsatvariousmemberlocations.Wehopeyouandyour employeestakeadvantageoftheseopportunitiestogrowyournetwork.

Your BA5 Hosts 2019: August8:UphamMansion *September:SimplicityCreditUnionMortgageCenter October24:Buck-A-NeerSupperClub *November:Elk'sLodge December5:HotelMarshfield

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Interested in hosting a Business After 5 in 2020 or being a sponsor? Contact Debbie Bauer at 715-384-3454.

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American Legion State Golf Scramble

September 14, 2019Marshfield Country Club

Open to American Legion Family & Friends

Legionnaires, Auxiliary & SAL

Host Post Marshfield American Legion Post 54

Mike Feirer, Event [email protected]



DearMarshfieldAreaYMCADonorsoftheChangingLives.BuildingFutures.CapitalCampaign:

WEDIDIT!Andbecauseofyou,theMarshfieldClinicHealthSystemYMCAcelebratedthecompletionofitsexpansionandrenovationwitharibboncuttingceremonyandopenhouseonTuesday,July16,2019.

Asacharitableorganization,theY’scauseistostrengthencommunity.TheexpansionoftheMarshfieldClinicHealthSystemYMCAwillhelptheorganizationaccommodatecommunitygrowth,servingindividualsandfamiliesinsearchofwell-beingwhileforgingstrategicpartnershipstohelptheYcarryoutitsmission.

Thenewlyconstructedstate-of-the-artfacilityincludesaHealthyLivingCenter(with24/7access),StrengthTrainingCenter,Fieldhouse,Walking/RunningTrack,Multi-GenerationalCommunityRoom,WelcomeCenter,andMemberLounge.ManyareasoftheexistingYwererenovatedaspartoftheprojectincludinggroupexerciserooms,theChildWatchareaandYouth&FamilyLounge.

“We’reparticularlyexcitedtocelebratetherevitalizationofthisYMCAbecauseitbringstofruitionthegoalsofthe2016partnershipbetweentheMarshfieldAreaYMCAandMarshfieldClinicHealthSystem,whichistoensureallpeopleweservehaveaccesstotherangeofprogramsandservicesthatimprovepeople’shealthandcurbthespreadofchronicdiseasethroughpreventivehealthefforts.Sharingresources,corecompetenciesanduniquestrengths,weintendtomakeasignificantimpacton criticalhealthissuesthroughoutWood,Clark,andMarathoncounties,”saidJohnNystrom,CEOoftheMarshfieldAreaYMCA.“ThisvitalfacilityexpansionwouldnotbepossiblewithoutthevisionandleadershipofourBoardofDirectors,thesupport ofourdonors,thecollaborationofourpartners,andthehardworkofourstaff.TodaytheYisstrongerthaneverandpoisedtocontinuetoservethisvibrantcommunityforyearstocome.”

“ForourHealthSystem,partneringwiththeYMCAonthisprojectwasanobviouschoice,”saidDr.SusanTurney,CEOofMarshfieldClinicHealthSystem.“Ourorganizationsshareacommoncommitmenttothehealthandwell-beingofthoseweserve,andwebothhaveahistoryofgivingbacktoourcommunities.Weknowthatbyexpandingtheprogramming,resourcesandoverallfacilitiesavailablehere,wearemakingaprofoundimpactonthehealthandwell-beingoftheMarshfieldarea.”

Hundredsofcommunityleaders,donors,projectpartners,YMCAvolunteersandmemberswereonhandattheribboncut-tingceremonytodemonstratetheircommitmenttotheY’scause.Ledbyemcee,ScottLarson,ExecutiveDirectoroftheMarshfieldAreaChamberofCommerce,eventspeakersincludedBobMcManus,Mayor,CityofMarshfield;MelissaBreen,representingtheBoardPresidentoftheMarshfieldAreaChamberofCommerce;ChrisLaurent,Sr.VicePresidentofBusinessDevelopment/President,BuildingBlocks,Cinnaire;JamesSimmons,VicePresidentofCommunityDevelopmentBanking-NewMarketsTaxCreditGroup,ChaseBank;DavidG.Voss,Jr.,President&CEO,MironConstruction;DavidMeissner,Chair,MarshfieldAreaYMCABoardofDirectors;Dr.SusanTurney,CEO,MarshfieldClinicHealthSystem;CheriTrulen,ViceChair,MarshfieldAreaYMCABoardofDirectors;andJohnNystrom,CEO,MarshfieldAreaYMCA.

ThenewlyconstructedandrenovatedYMCAopenedonMarch11,2019.Thankstothegenerosityofitsdonors,theMarsh-fieldClinicHealthSystemYMCAoffersfinancialassistancetoqualifiedindividualsforvitalprogramssuchaschildcare,swimlessons,groupexerciseclassesandchronicdiseaseprevention.Tolearnmoreortotakeatour,visittheMarshfieldClinicHealthSystemYMCAat401W.McMillanStreetoronlineatwww.mfldymca.org.

ThankyouforyoursupportoftheYMCA.

Withgratitude,

John Nystrom Rochelle Hill CEOMarketing&DevelopmentDirector MarshfieldClinicHealthSystemYMCA



Ribbon cuttings = business growth! YourMarshfieldAreaChamberofCommerce&IndustrywaspleasedtobeapartoftwoceremoniesinJuly.ThefirstwastheMarshfield Clinic Health System YMCA'sceremonialribboncuttingandcommunityopenhouse.Thesecond,Wausau Homes Marshfield.WausauHomesMarshfield,locatedat331SouthCentralAvenueinMarshfield,cuttheribbononThursday,July25.

Overthelast50years,WausauHomeshasrefinedasystemofcontrolledconstructionthathasrevolutionizedtheindustry.WausauHomesoriginatedasadairyrouteinruralMarathonCountyWisconsin.TheSchuetteBrothersusedprofitsfromthatmodestmilkroutetopurchaseasawmill,whererawtimberswereprocessedintoframinglumber.Afterthewar,thebrothersdevelopedthatsawmillintoaone-stopbuildingcenter,wherecontractorscouldpurchasealloftheirmaterialsforhomeconstructionfromonesource.Withalltheelementsforhomeconstructioninplaceastheirbuildingcenter,thebrotherstinkeredwitharevolutionaryconceptthatgrewtobecomeWausauHomes Incorporated.

WausauHomesworksexclusivelywithcarefullychosenindependentprofessionalcustomhomebuildersinlocalmarketsbecausetheyknowthelocalcodesandregula-tions,theyhaveestablishedrelationshipswithreputablesubcontractorsinthearea,andtheyarethemostsuitedtodothebestjobfortheircustomers.Theychoosebuilderswhosharetheircorevaluesofintegrity,humility,stewardship,workethic,andpassion–andencouragecommunityvolunteering,sponsorship,andworkalongsidelocalcommunitygroups.BenandAshleyFredrickareanoutstandingadditiontotheWausauHomesgrowingfamily.Benhasover20yearsofbuildingexperienceandAshleyisaseasonedrealestateagentintheMarshfieldarea,makingthemaperfectfittogrowWausauHomesMarshfield.

Pictured above: Ben & Ashley Fredrick

Pictured at Left: Members of the corporate campaign committee cutting the ribbon at the Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA.

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Inspire Central Wisconsin is an easy-to-use online tool that connects you and your organization to the future workforce in your community. Through Inspire Central Wisconsin, you can facilitate any number of Work-based Learning Activities that you and/or your organization are willing to participate in. Go to centergy.net/workforce-education and scroll down and select the Inspire Logo.

Activities Guide: How to Get Involved

CAREER COACH MESSAGE BOARDTime: 1-2 hours/weekRespond to students’/job seekers questions online through a web discussion board relating to a particular career by providing advice and encouragement in areas they have shown interest.

COMPANY DISCUSSION BOARDTime: 1-2 hours/weekRespond to students’/job seekers questions online through a web discussion board relating to your company.

GUEST SPEAKERTime: 1-2 hoursSpeak to a group of students/job seekers about your:• career path• career experiences• responsibilities and

expertise

COMPANY TOURTime: 1-2 hoursProvide a tour of your workplace

MEDIUM-TERM ACTIVITIES

JOB SHADOWING1 dayTake a student/job seeker through the daily ins and outs of your job, and encourage them to ask questions and to get a better understanding of your profession/ industry.

ON THE JOB TRAINING2-5 days (Approx.)Provide employee training and serve as an instructor of hands-on training.

INTERNSHIP/ PROJECT SUPPORT1- 3 months (may vary)Take on an intern or provide project support that illustrates more about what it’s really like working in your field and industry.

SUMMER / PART-TIME JOB6-16 weeks (may vary)Take advantage of the summer moths or after-school hours to give students/job seekers valuable work experience.

LONG-TERM ACTIVITIES

SCHOLARSHIPSTime: N/APost your organizations scholarships to students in the community.Heighten the awareness that opportunities such as your scholarships exist by having it available to students using Career Cruising everyday.

MOCK / INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWTime: 30 min – 1 hourHelp students/job seekers develop their interviewing skills and provide a comfortable environment where they can practice with you and receive constructive feedback.

CAREER FAIRTime: 2 hours – 1 dayParticipate in a career fair by having a booth or by meeting with a small group of students/job seekers as they explore their career options.

RESUME DEVELOPMENTTime: 1-2 hours Review resumes and provide constructive feedback to students.

Additional questions? Please contact: [email protected] or Inspire Central Wisconsin, 715-344-1940

SHORT-TERM ACTIVITIES

SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY1-3 hoursProvide students/job seekers an opportunity to give back to their community by allowing them to participate in a project at your company.



MACCI Gift Certificates Helpful HintsThefollowinghelpfultipsaremeanttomaximizetheshoppingexperiencewithMACCIgiftcertificatesandthesupport ofourlocaleconomy.Giftcertificatetransactionsaremeanttobecompletedinfull,withouttheexpecta-tionofgivingcashback.Thereby,ourcommunity-widegiftcertificateprogramincreasestheeconomicimpacttotheMarshfieldarea.Everydollarspentlocallyhasamultipliereffectupto7times,thusstrengtheningourbusi-nessesandorganizationsandgrowinglocaljobs.

MACCIgiftcertificatesmakegreatgiftsbecausecertificatesare:

Available in any dollar amount.

Tip–Werecommendthepurchaseoflargerdollaramountsbebrokendownintosmallerincrements, which are easier to spend.

Convenient gift idea.

Tip–CertificatesareeasilyobtainedfromtheMACCIoffice.Forlargerorderswerecommendyouplace yourorderatleast24hoursinadvance.

Certificates can be redeemed at any Marshfield area business.

Tip–Werecommendpurchasesbemadeinfullwithouttheexpectationofcashback.Thisiseasierfor theretailerandimprovestheshoppingexperience.

Valid for one year as of date of purchase.

Tip–Shouldthecertificatenotbespentandexpires,werecommendthecertificatebebroughtbacktothe MACCIofficewhereanewcertificatecanbereissued.Werecommendthereissuedcertificatebespent

within the week.

PleasecontinuetoconsiderMACCIgiftcertificatesforyourgiftgivingoccasionsandcontinuetosupportandgrowtheMarshfieldareaeconomy.

The “Supplies 4 Success” Backpack and School Supply Drive helps children in the following school districts: Auburndale, Granton, Greenwood, Loyal, Marshfield, Pittsville, Spencer and Stratford.

For more information, contact Marshfield Area United Way at 715-384-9992, [email protected], or visit marshfieldareaunitedway.org.COORDINATED BY:

ITEMS REQUESTED FOR DONATION:

• BACKPACKS• COLORED PENCILS• CRAYONS (24-COUNT)• COMPOSITION NOTEBOOKS• SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS (WIDE-RULE)• HIGHLIGHTERS• PENCILS • PENS (RED, BLUE, BLACK)• PINK ERASERS• FOLDERS (PAPER & PLASTIC)• GLUE STICKS• GLUE BOTTLES• INDEX CARDS (3X5)• LOOSE-LEAF PAPER • PENCIL BOX OR ZIPPERED POUCH• MARKERS • RULERS• SCISSORS

The “ Supplies 4 Success” Backpack and School Supply Drive is intended to help all area students prepare, learn and succeed in the upcoming school year. Please consider donating any of the supplies listed below.

*Cash donations also welcome.

• ASSOCIATED BANK (Marshfield & Pittsville locations)• BMO HARRIS BANK• CENTURY 21 REALTY• CITIZENS STATE BANK (Marshfield & Spencer locations)• FESTIVAL FOODS • FIRST CHOICE CREDIT UNION• FORWARD BANK (Marshfield & Greenwood)

• PARTNERS BANK (Marshfield, Spencer & Stratford)• MACCI• MARSHFIELD AREA UNITED WAY• MARSHFIELD CLINIC• MENARDS• SIMPLICITY CREDIT UNION• TIME FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK

COLLECTION DATES: JULY 29 - AUGUST 11



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What’s Happening in Marshfield • AUGUST 2019

Event info at visitmarshfield.com !

DOWNTOWN FARMER’S MARKETJune-October Tuesdays • 8am - 1pmPick ‘N Save Parking Lot

FESTIVAL FOODS FARMERS MARKETJune - October Saturdays & Sundays • 8am - 1pm Festival Foods, Marshfield Location

POORMAN’S PENNSIC August 3 • 10am - 4pm Marshfield Fairgrounds Park

WILD WEDNESDAYSWednesdays, 11am & 1pm August 7 • K-9s and Marshfield PDAugust 14 • Animal Quest

WE BANJO 3 August 8 • 7:30pm Chestnut Center for the Arts

MOVIES IN THE PARK August 16 • Dusk North Ridge Church - South Campus marshfieldchamber.com/events-sponsorships/movies/

FARM TO TABLE BY THE RIVERS August 17 • 6pm - 9pm (ticketed)Wenzel Family Plaza

PATIO NIGHT August 22 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm Schalow’s Nursery - Garden Center

RHYTHM @ THE RIVERS August 29 • 5pm - 7pm The Rivers

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY NIGHTS SUMMER CONCERT SERIESWenzel Family Plaza • 7pm August 2 : • Modern Throwback • The Hartless August 9 : Funkyard DealersAugust 16 : Singer Songwriter Showcase • Maisie Cramer Music • Mackenzie Moore • Aaron Lee Kaplan Music • Rusalka the Sulky Mermaid August 23 : First Avenue • joe g

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LUNCH IN THE PLAZA Thursdays & Fridays • 11am - 1pm A local food vendor every Thursday and Friday. Play over 30 board games while taking a break from your day. Live music on Thursdays.

GAME NIGHT IN THE PLAZAThursdays • 7pm During Downtown’s “Your Thursdays.” Play trivia, cornhole, bingo and more!

PLAZA SATURDAYS8am - 2pmMorning yoga in the Plaza from Off the Mat Yoga or Marshfield Clinic Health System YMCA (8am-9am) and Kids Zone fun!

Wenzel Family Plaza Central Wisconsin State Fair

August 20 - 25

Grandstand Entertainment:

TUES., AUGUST 20: Vic FerrariWED., AUGUST 21: Jacob BryantTHURS., AUGUST 22: Brent & Kyle, The Kentucky HeadhuntersFRI., AUGUST 23: Smash MouthSAT. AUGUST 24: All Star Monster Truck ShowSUN., AUGUST 25: Demolition Derby

Tickets: Contact Fair Office: Call 715-384-1261 or go to

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Adult Season Pass: $30 Adult Day Pass: $10 Child Season: $15 Child Day Pass: $5

1……………...Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (5 pm, Exclamation Services, Thomas House - 103 S Central Ave)

6………………………………………………………….….Marshfield Business Round Table Meeting (7:30 am, MACCI)

6.……………………………………………………..…………….Farmer’s Market (8 am- 1 pm, Pick ‘N Save Parking Lot)

8………………………………………………………..……………………………..MACCI’s Business After 5 (Upham Mansion)

8…………….…..……Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Mission Nutrition (4 pm, 111 W 2nd St, Ste A, Marshfield)

8…………………….…………..………………………………Leadership Marshfield Council Meeting (11:30 am, MACCI)

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

13….…WMC Policy Day (8 am – 3 pm, Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center, Madison WI)

13……….USMCA Meeting with Mexican Consul (11 am, Mid-State Technical College, Stevens Point, WI)

13……………………………………………………..…….…..….Farmer’s Market (8 am- 1 pm, Pick ‘N Save Parking Lot)

14………………………….……………………………….…..MACCI’s Chamber Caper (9:45 am, RiverEdge Golf Course)

16…………………Movies in the Park – Drive In Style North Ridge Church (311 Heritage Drive, Marshfield)

20……………………………………………………..………..….Farmer’s Market (8 am- 1 pm, Pick ‘N Save Parking Lot)

21……………………………………………….……..…SBDC Financial Analysis with Quickbooks (8 – 9:30 am, MACCI)

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

27……………………………………………………..……………Farmer’s Market (8 am- 1 pm, Pick ‘N Save Parking Lot)

28……………………………………...………………………Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (1 pm, First Choice Credit Union)

Sept 2………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………MACCI OFFICE CLOSED

Central Wisconsin State Fair: August 20-25, 2019

For a full list of activities visit https://www.centralwisconsinstatefair.com/events

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