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HBA Newsletter May 2016
Upcoming Events
May12 HBA Membership Meeting
12 noon at the Holmen American Legion. Guest speaker - Mike Herro, Xcel Energy - “Community Solar”
June9 NO HBA MEETING
16th Annual 18 Holes for Holmen Golf Tournament12:00 Shotgun startDrugan’s Castle Mound
27 Holmen After 55:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Champions Riverside Resort, W16751 Pow Wow Lane, Galesville
July14 HBA Membership Meeting
12 noon at the Holmen American Legion. Guest speaker - Len Beranek, Holmen Area Community Center
Do you or someone you know have a topic you would like presented? If you are interested in speaking at our meetings or know someone who would be a good speaker, please contact usat [email protected].
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A
MEMBER, the application can be found online at: www. HolmenBusinessAssociation.orgor contact Melissa Schultz at 608.386.4136.
Holmen Business AssociationP.O. Box 163 |Holmen, WI 54636 608.386.4136
Celebrating 2016 HBA MembersWe are excited to recognize the following 2016 HBA members:
• Associated Bank
• Band Box Cleaners & Laundry• Courtesy Corporation• D-Lux Screen Printing• La Crosse Loggers
See Pages 5 - 9 For HBA MEMBER NEWS
ANNUAL DUES: Annual membership dues for businesses are $100 and for
civic members and non-profits $60. IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY DONE SO,please remit your membership dues along with the Membership Renewal
Application which can be found at the end of this newsletter. If you need a
copy of your invoice or a receipt, please contact Melissa Schultz at
[email protected] or call 608.386.4136.
Business of the Month Congratulations to David Lowman with Lowman Family Dental, who won the
April Business of the Month drawing. To learn more, see page 3.
You could be the Business of the Month − just join us for the monthly meeting
on May12th!
50/50 Drawing WinnerCongratulations to Nancy Proctor from the Village of Holmen who was our
50/50 Drawing winner! Each month we throw in $2 at the meeting and draw a
winner who will receive half of the money collected.
• Mc Hugh Excavating & Plumbing Inc.• Our Little Angels Day Care• Phoenix Funding Source• Prairie Inn & Suites• Quality Resource Group
Upcoming SpeakersPlease join us on Thursday, May 12th at 12 p.m. at the Holmen American Legion
for the monthly HBA meeting. Our guest speakers will be Mike Herro from
Xcel Energy who will present on “Community Solar.”
Remember, bring a guest for a chance to win a prize!
There is no June meeting. Join us in July for our guest speaker Len Beranek,
who will update us on the Holmen Area Community Center. He will also be
seeking feedback from the business community. See page 9 for a sneak-peak
at how HBA Members can help with the Community Center!
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FacebookHave you liked our HBA Facebook
yet? HBA is here to promote
your business. Please share
something about your business
(specials you are running, an
open house, new employees).
Visit www.facebook.com/
HolmenBusines
Membership InfoHolmen area business owners
and organizations are invited to
join HBA in promoting the
Holmen community. More
information about the
organization can be found on our
website @www.HolmenBusinessAssociation.org
Renew or join HBA: Email us
today or visit the website to
download the application.
If you are interested in speaking
at our meetings, contact us at
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HAHS invites you to attend their monthly meetings which are held the first
Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Holmen Village Hall,
unless otherwise noted.
May 4: “Our Wisest Pursuit: The Wisconsin Farmer’s Union.” Thomas Jefferson
called agriculture our “wisest pursuit.” Holmen’s Mark Seitz will share his
documentary about an organization that has been dedicated to preserving and
strengthening farm life for over 84 years.
June 1: “Save Your Stones: Preserving Historic Tombstones.” Jarrod Roll,
Director of the Monroe County Local History Room and creator of the Gravestone
Cleaning Kit, will give tips as to how to restore and preserve tombstones which
are important keys to local history. To learn more, check out Jarrod’s website
www.saveyourstones.com.
July 6: “Hunting and Gathering.” Please join our popular story circle with your
stories about hunting, fishing, and foraging. Root beer floats included!
August 3 (6:00 – 9:00) at Holmen High School’s Trygve Mathison Fine Arts
Center: “Vintage Style Show.” Holmen High School’s FFA is collaborating with us
to bring the community this look at the history of our area’s agricultural
community through the vintage clothing collection of Barb Anderson as well as
connected music. Holmen students will be the models. “Historic” refreshments
will be served following the show.
2015-2016 Holmen Area Historical Society Program
HBA as a Resource:LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES?
Post your employment needs on the
HBA website or let us put it in the
newsletter.
Do you have an UPCOMING EVENT
such as a BIRTHDAY or RETIREMENT
party? Rent 8’ tables from HBA.
Just $5 each.
Contact Melissa Schultz:
608-386-4136 [email protected]
FacebookHave you liked our HBA
Facebook yet? HBA is here
to promote your business.
Please share something
about your business (specials
you are running, an open
house, new employees).
Visit www.facebook.com/
HolmenBusines
Membership InfoHolmen area business
owners and organizations
are invited to join HBA in
promoting the Holmen
community. More
information about the
organization can be found
on our website @www.HolmenBusinessAssociation.org
Renew or join HBA: Email us
today or visit the website to
download the application.
If you are interested in
speaking at our meetings,
contact us at [email protected]
HBA as a Resource:LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES?
Post your employment needs
on the HBA website or let us
put it in the newsletter.
Do you have an UPCOMING
EVENT such as a BIRTHDAY or
RETIREMENT party? Rent 8’
TABLES from HBA.
Contact Melissa Schultz at
608-386-4136 or [email protected]
Holmen After 5The next Holmen After 5 is scheduled for Monday, June 27, 2016 at Champions
Riverside Resort, W16751 Pow Wow Lane, Galesville. Campground tours, prize
drawing, food, drinks and networking - Mark your calendar because it’s going to
be FUN!
If you are interested in hosting a Holmen After 5 event, contact Melissa Schultz
at 608-386-4136 or [email protected].
See Pages 5 - 9 For Upcoming Area Events!
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In April, Scott Heinig, Administrator from the Village of Holmen, provided us with an update on all
the exciting growth in our area. The Village of Holmen is moving into the future with significant
infrastructure and facility upgrades that will take our community into the next thirty years. These
improvements include investments that have already been made, such as the new Police Station and
new park shelters and equipment to better serve the needs of the community.
New investments over the next few years will include a new Village Library; the construction of a
new sewer facility intended to serve our growing community up to a population of 15,000; and a
massive investment in highway infrastructure, beautifying Holmen Drive and Main Street to promote
economic development and create a true “sense of place,” – making Holmen the premier location to
both live and do business in western Wisconsin.
These investments are already proving themselves positive, as 6 new subdivisions are being planned
and developed, totaling over 1,000 new single-family homes over the next 10 to 15
years. Additionally, significant commercial development is being planned along the Holmen Drive
corridor that will enhance Holmen’s retail trade area, as Holmen begins to now compete with
Onalaska for major development projects.
It is unquestionably an exciting time for the Holmen community, and especially for the businesses of
Holmen, as our community continues to progress and evolve into the future!
For more information, contact Scott at the Village of Holmen (608-526-6305 or
At Lowman Family Dental, we are passionate
about what we do! We love dentistry, and our
patients are always our top priority. We offer a
full array of dental services including implants,
veneers, crowns & bridges, teeth whitening,
root canal therapy, and dental emergences. Our
entire team is dedicated to providing you with
personalized, gentle care that will make your
visit more comfortable and pleasant.
501 Empire StreetHolmen WI, 54636(608) 526-4707
"A healthy smile...Is a happy smile!"
Next month, Lowman Family Dental celebrates
3 years of serving the WONDERFUL community
of Holmen. We see patients of all ages; from
the young, to the very young-at-heart! We
provide state-of-the-art care in a warm and
welcoming environment. Call today for your
next great dental experience!
To learn more about Lowman Family Dental,
visit their website at
www.LowmanFamilyDental.com
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Contact Becky at (608) 519-9000
Your FREE Business Ad HERE!
Contact Melissa Schultz at 608-386-4136 or [email protected]
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FREE SOCIAL MEDIA INTERACTIVE EVENT PRESENTATIONWednesday, May 11 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Shenanigans Family Entertainment Center (2100 Dawson Ave, La Crosse)
Come & learn how to engage with other businesses from your business pages & personal pages. Focus will be for businesses attending trade show, expos &/or events.
Cost is FREE to attend, but please RSVP! You will also get a special surprise offer for attending!
It will be a great experience for how to build the SHOP LOCAL/BUY LOCAL movements with business-to-business social interaction. We will also briefly cover hashtags & if time, giveaways. We are also leaving the event open for Q&A afterwards. If you have been thinking of attending a social media advertised event, we will show you the difference as it is not just about the event but also the before & after too!
Food, drinks & even fun for all ages available at Shenanigans (at an additional expense). For more information visit ~ fb.com/events/1750776728470249 or contact Becky at A2Z Social Design (608) 519-9000.
UPCOMING EVENTS FROM A2Z SOCIAL DESIGN
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COMMON EYE DISEASES IN THE ELDERLY
Our eyes are something so important to us, we can’t even begin to understand how much we use them. There is so much input that we rely on to keep us safe, to enjoy the world around us, and to identify things around us. As we age we become more susceptible to having issues with our eyes and it can become a major issue. Dr. Kristen Reierson from Gundersen Health System Vision Services will be our special guest in May to discuss common eye diseases that affect the elderly and how this impacts their life overall. Dr. Reierson will also share from a caregivers perspective, what to look for and how to identify eye issues. Please plan on joining us for Dr. Reierson’s presentation.
BrightStar Care Wisdom Over Wine is a free monthly event for community members or professionals, who are involved in the care of others, or who want to learn more about care related topics. BrightStar Care of La Crosse is proud to sponsor and offer these learning opportunities to the communities we serve.
When: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00 PMWhere: Java Vino, 2311 State Road, La Crosse, WI 54601What: Dr. Kristen Reierson, current optometry resident and licensed optometrist Gundersen Health
Systems, Vision Services RSVP: by emailing [email protected], or by calling 608-519-4324
Join our New Facebook Event Group by scanning the QR Code below with your smartphone
or by visiting https://www.facebook.com/groups/wisdomoverwine/
BrightStar Care of La Crosse, 1052 Oak Forest Drive, Onalaska, WI 54650 – (608) 519-4324
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Movie Night Under the Stars Halfway Creek Band Shell, 208 Pool St., Holmen, WI
Join your neighbors at the Band Shell at Halfway Creek Park for a magical night of family friendly
fun. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, pack your favorite refreshments, and settle in to watch
our feature film. Popcorn and soda will be sold on site.
There is no fee to attend the movies, but canned food items will be collected for donation to a
local food pantry.
Movie Night #1 - Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Health System
Feature Film: Inside Out*
Date: Friday, May 27th 2016
Time: Movie begins at dusk (8:30pm)
Description: Emotions run wild in the mind of a little girl who is uprooted from her peaceful life in the Midwest and forced to move to San Francisco in this Pixar adventure. As Riley prepares to navigate a new city and attend a new school, her emotional headquarters becomes a hot bed of activity.
For more information about these and other activities, visit Holmen Park & Rec at www.holmenwi.com/holmenpr
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For more information, contact
or call 608.386.4136
Area businesses are invited to help support this community event by becoming a Business Team or Hole Sponsor.
Donations for auction prizes are also needed.
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Representatives from the Holmen Area Community Center building campaign will present a
fundraising approach to the Holmen Business Association at the Association’s July 14th meeting.
Several area businesses have recently offered promotions to help fund the Community Center.
These welcome initiatives led to conversations about how other businesses might participate in
one or more special initiative. While participation by individual businesses (and their customers)
would be voluntary in any case, a coordinated approach could be most productive and efficient
for businesses and their patrons. Here are a few examples for your consideration prior to the
discussion on July 14:
Add 1% to the sales ticket – customer would authorize adding 1% to their purchase, a function
typically completed at a register or by other electronic means at the time of purchase.
Customer chooses to add $1 to $5 – this a common promotion offered by retailers. Customers
would be asked: “Would you like to add a dollar as a contribution to the Community Center?”
During the holiday season, Salvation Army utilizes small slips marked in either $1 or $5
denominations, rung up and thus added to the purchase. The business would then transfer a
cumulative amount to community center building fund.
Counter-top container for “loose change” – small, attractive clear plastic containers could be
produced for placement near the register to encourage donations.
One-time or annual business contribution – in the event that these (above) or other options
prove impractical for certain businesses and/or professional offices, a direct business
contribution may prove to be the most productive way to participate.
Those who have been working on the Holmen Area Community Center are anxious to hear from
area business leaders. Please welcome this opportunity for input on July 14. Your cooperation
and good counsel are essential as we work together to create attractive, accessible facilities for
our rapidly-growing hometown region.
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