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The Central St. Croix Area Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven business

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of the business community and promoting opportunities within the market area.

A P R I L / M A Y / J U N E 2 0 1 8Issue 25

2018 Business of the Month

Do you want to be the Business of the Month? What this means is you host either a Java Jumpstart, Lunch-N-Learn or Business after 5 during the first two weeks of your month. We create a press release to go in the Chamber newsletter and email blasts, on the website and facebook page and we send it to the local newspapers. New to this benefit is getting a reimbursement from the chamber towards your event.

2018 ScheduleJanuary - ReStore

February - Flagship FordMarch - Snap Fitness - Roberts

April - Citizen State BankMay - Hammond Golf Club

June - Sunshine Yoga StudioJuly - Open

August - Rivertown MultimediaSeptember - WESTconsin Credit Union

October - Snap Fitness - RobertsNovember - OpenDecember - Open

If you are interested in being the Business of the Month - contact Pam Deutsch at 715-273-2113 or pdeutsch@helmerprinting.com.

This is a great way to take advantage of your Chamber benefits!

On the evening of Saturday, February 24th - the Chamber Tour the Towns event kicked off in a snowstorm. 33 brave people traveled on the bus to bar/restaurants in Roberts and Hammond. Stops included Parkside Restaurant and Bar, Schuggy’s American Grill and Taphouse, Bobtown Brewhouse, Sidetrack Saloon, Cheap Andy’s Saloon, Ras’ On Main and BarnBoard Grill and Saloon.

This was the 2nd Annual Tour the Towns with the main goal of exposing Chamber businesses to the public and chamber members. Each stop offered a drink and/or snack special along with a drawing for a $25 gift certificate. At the end of the evening, the final stop was BarnBoard Grill and Saloon and riders were treated to pizza while the final drawings of the evening took place.

Final prize drawings were 2 - $50 gift certificates won by Rena Hanson and Courtney Japs.$25 Gift Certificate Winners:Parkside Gift Certificate - Jack PollittSchuggy’s Gift Certificate - John OBobtown Gift Certificate - Brian LSidetrack Gift Certificate - Cindy Brown BauerRas’ Gift Certificate - Paula Nourse

Cheap Andy’s Certificate - Mike BurnleyBarnBoard Certificate - Rob Nourse

A special thank you to our sponsors: WESTconsin Credit Union, and Bakke Norman Law Office. Thank you to the committee: Cindy Brown Bauer, Angie Wycoff, Pam Deutsch, Robert Bauer and Lisa Christensen. The trip was cut short due to harsh travel conditions, but everyone had a blast and were treated to 7 fabulous bar/restaurants in our towns. Next year’s tentative date for the 3rd Annual Tour the Towns is Saturday, February 23rd.

TOUR THE TOWNS (IN A SNOWSTORM) 2018

“Although there has been a change in ownership, you’ll still see the same familiar faces of your friends and neighbors in the dealership. It’s the same team with the same goals of serving the community and exceeding customer expectations. I personally am committed to building the new and used inventory to offer the community the selection it deserves”, said John Buelow, the new owner of Flagship Ford of Baldwin.

John has 20 years in the car business and looks forward to meeting each and every Flagship Ford customer. He has been married to his wife Nicole for 23 years and they have four children, ages 13-21. John’s 16-year old Cole is following in his father’s footsteps. He currently works as a detailer in the clean-up department.

There are several exciting changes in the coming months including the opening of Quick Lane, which will serve all makes and model vehicles. The projected opening is early March with hopes to be fully operational the first week in April. The expansion will help expedite customer service and routine maintenance.

There are also several facility upgrades coming. John

says, “We’re going Green!” There are plans to change the exterior lighting to brighter LED lighting for efficiency purposes and so customers can see better. They will also repurpose waste oils when they convert the shop’s heating source to waste oil burners.

In the near future, watch for exterior changes as well. Flagship Ford will upgrade its exterior to Ford’s current standard.

John is excited to talk about his plans of increasing square footage in the main dealership facility too. Over the next several months, Flagship Ford will be creating additional jobs and will be looking to hire about 8 new employees!

As a locally owned and operated full-service dealership with parts & service departments they strive to provide honest, high-quality auto repair and maintenance services. Their experienced and knowledgeable sales staff will help you find the vehicle that best fits your need and budget.

You can reach John Buelow, or any team member of Flagship Ford of Baldwin online at www.flagshipford.com or by phone at 715-684-4520.

ReStore -St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity is located at 801 Wagner Drive in Roberts across from Dollar General. The St. Croix Valley store opened their New Richmond location in April 2010 and moved to Roberts in May 2016. The River Falls location moved in with the Roberts location this past August 2017. They now serve the St. Croix Valley area that includes Roberts, Hammond, River Falls, Hudson, and New Richmond. ReStore Roberts became a chamber member in the summer of 2016. Watch for sale/party information during the week of May 21st. ReStore will be celebrating their 2nd anniversary at the Roberts location and the 8th anniversary of the first ReStore location opening in the area.This year, Brandon Patterson has joined the staff at ReStore. Brandon is from the Americorps VISTA program which works to fight poverty and social inequality. VISTA was founded in 1965 under President John F. Kennedy and was folded into Americorp in 1993. Brandon found and researched the program online and after applying was sworn in at the Milwaukee office and will work for the next year with the St. Croix and Pierce County affiliate. Brandon says he has learned a wide variety of issues within the St. Croix and Pierce County region. He says, “The housing demand for the impoverished that claims up to 1/3 or more of their income just for rent is one of the things that has stood out to me the most. It’s rather ludicrous, and I love the mission that Habitat For Humanity has to help fix that.”

He has also learned through the VISTA program administrative skills such as communications, outreach, grant-writing, and fundraising in general. During his time at ReStore, he is the capacity builder for the affiliate and will work with the office staff mainly in charge of community outreach, researching and utilizing ways to increase funding, as well as increasing the volunteer base.ReStore is a lot like the “Goodwill” of home goods. The money they raise from their sales goes into the Habitat for Humanity organization. Community members, contractors, remodelers and suppliers can donate everything from furniture, light fixtures, doors, hardware, patio furniture and so many other things. It’s a perfect place to shop, saving you money on your home projects and helping the community at the same time.Currently, the need for items include furniture and building supplies. If you have these items to donate, or have questions, please contact them at 715-760-3456. They are currently open Tuesday through Saturday 9am-

5pm. Donation hours are Tuesday through Friday 9am-4pm and Saturday 9am-Noon.The St. Croix Valley chapter of Habitat for Humanity is going to start building a new Habitat home in Hammond this spring for a local family. Groundbreaking is planned for April 2018, weather pending. Volunteers will be needed, please contact ReStore if you are interested.

FEBRUARY BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Restore - St. Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity is the Central St. Croix Area Chamber Business of the Month for January 2018. They hosted a Java Jumpstart on Friday, January 12 from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Pictured from Left to Right: back row; Andy Scheiderer (ReStore), Kathy Deiss (ReStore), Candi Phernetton (WESTconsin Credit Union), Maggie Cogbill (Western Wisconsin Health), Pam Deutsch (Helmer Printing), Robert Bauer (Minuteman Press), and Cindy Brown Bauer (Minuteman Press). Front Row; Angie Wycoff (Focus Digital Marketing), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design), Lisa Lyon (First Bank Baldwin), Debbie Murtha (ReStore), and Brandon Patterson (ReStore)

Restore - St. Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity

Flagship Ford of Baldwin Expansion Helps the Community and More

On Wednesday, February 21st, Flagship Ford hosted the Central St. Croix Area Chamber members at their Java Jumpstart from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.Pictured from Left to Right: Rosa Magnus (Western Wisconsin Health), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design), Angie Wycoff (Focus Digital Marketing), Dana Johansen (Flagship Ford), Mandy Jeppesen (Western Wisconsin Health), Maggie Cogbill (Western Wisconsin Health), Pam Deutsch (Helmer Printing), Josh Richie (Flagship Ford/Quick Lane Manager), Joe Rumpel (WESTconsin Credit Union), Jason Klopp (WESTconsin Credit Union), Jim Helmer (WESTconsin Realty), Joe Walz (Flagship Ford), Candi Phernetton (WESTconsin Credit Union), Troy Rippentrop (Flagship Ford). Seated in the car (L to R); Tom Graese (Flagship Ford) and John Buelow (Flagship Ford Owner)

Finding direction in the heart of St. Croix County

Adoray Home Health & HospiceAmerican Heritage Care Center

American Pest SolutionsAmsoil - Ashlyn Synthetics

ASIL DesignAssociated Bank - Baldwin

Bailey Park StudioBakke Norman SC

BarnBoard Grill & SaloonBob & Steve's BP Amoco

Bobtown BrewhouseBobtown Pet ClinicBoondoggle Band

Campbell Insurance AgencyCave Inn

Cheap Andy’s SaloonCitizen State Bank - Roberts

Cody Plumbing IncColor Crossing

Drug Test MidwestEdward Jones - Brian Bedford

Family Resource Center/St. Croix CtyFetter Logistics IncFirst Bank Baldwin

Fitness To GoFlagship Ford

Focus Digital MarketingHammond Golf Club

Hammond SnowdriftersHelmer Printing

Heritage Court Assisted Living ApartmentsMinuteMan Press

Parkside Restaurant & BarPhantom Fireworks

Ras' on MainRenters WarehouseReStore of Roberts

Rivertown Multimedia/New Richmond NewsRoberts Congregational UCC

Roberts Knight RidersRoberts Lions Club

Schuggy’s American Grill & TaphouseSelect One Mortgage Inc

Sidetrack SaloonSimply Staffing Inc.

Snap Fitness of RobertsSt. Croix Animal Friends

St. Croix Central School DistrictSt. Croix GasStitchin' Post

Sunshine Yoga StudioT Larsen Design LLC

Thunder Country 95.7Ultra Energy Inc

Village of HammondVillage of Roberts

Walker ChiropracticWESTconsin Credit Union

Western Wisconsin HealthXcel Energy

The Proud Members of the Central St. Croix Area

Chamber of Commerce

With every great business comes the need to present that business in the best way possible to the public. That is where ASIL Design can help.ASIL Design was established in 2009 by graphic designer/owner Lisa Christensen. The heart of her work is delivering powerful advertising and marketing messages through her artful designs, highlighting businesses in a way that makes them stand out.Projects include everything from fresh logo designs to postcards, business cards and flyers. ASIL’s main emphasis is designing quality marketing materials, though Christensen has experience in diverse design styles, printing, online graphics, website design, signage design and promotional products.Christensen began her career with RiverTown Multimedia, and honed her skill set even further at Central St. Croix News, both of which played major roles in her connection to the Hammond and Roberts communities and a natural progression to her own graphic design business.Christensen founded two publications under the umbrella of ASIL Design, including Local BIZ, a small advertiser focused publication that markets local businesses to local people, and the Central St. Croix Community Guide, an annual publication highlighting the unique offerings in the Heart of St. Croix County. ASIL just celebrated the 10th publication of the community guide in conjunction with RiverTown Multimedia.Real estate marketing design has been a huge part of the success of ASIL Design. Christensen works with area realtors to created branded materials helping agents stand out from the competition. She also created two magazines for Edina Realty: one for the Hudson/River Falls offices and one for the “Up North” region, focusing on Edina offices in Siren and St. Croix Falls.

Christensen not only has experience working with area media companies, but other advertising and marketing agencies as well; this has created lasting relationships, referrals and repeat business from satisfied customers.Christensen has been with the Central St. Croix Area Chamber from the beginning sitting on the board of directors for 10 years. She was also the Chamber President in 2016 and has earned the award of “Chamber Member of the Year” in 2013 and is the current winner for 2017. Her contributions to the chamber include creating the chamber logo, creating and maintaining the first chamber website, designing the quarterly newsletter and event marketing materials and creating and maintaining the chamber E-Blasts that are sent to members regularly.

ASIL Design

On Friday, March 9th, ASIL Design hosted a Java Jumpstart at the office of Focus Digital Marketing in downtown Baldwin. Pictured from L to R: Pam Deutsch (Helmer Printing), Dan Teece (Western Wisconsin Health), Cindy Brown Bauer (Minuteman Press), Lisa Christensen (ASIL Design). Maggie Cogbill (Western Wisconsin Health), Lisa Lyon (First Bank Baldwin), Candi Phernetton (WESTconsin Credit Union) and Angie Wycoff (Focus Digital Marketing)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23

CENTRAL ST. CROIX CHAMBER Business of the Month Luncheon

and Golf Tournament

2018 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITYDEADLINE APRIL 15

Our May 2018 Business of the Month is Hammond Golf Club and we are celebrating with a Luncheon and the revamping of our Chamber Golf Tournament! On Wednesday, May 23rd, join us for a free luncheon from Noon to 1:00pm. The golf tournament will start after 1:00pm. Details are being worked out and more information will follow very soon. Please watch your bi-weekly e-Blasts for more information. The tournament will be a 9-hole scramble so start getting your teams assembled!

The Central St. Croix Area Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven business organization dedicated to promoting a strong business economy by advocating the interests of the business community and promoting opportunities within the market area and we’re pleased to award two (2) $500 scholarships each year.

Scholarships are open to Chamber member business owners, employees, and their children. This is not limited to the St. Croix Central School District. It is available to students of any age seeking post-secondary edu-cation in any major. Priority will be given to those who show involvement in their community. All eligible individuals, whether you were previously a recipient or not, are encouraged to apply.

The requirements for applying for this scholarship are to complete the Application, includ-ing background, contact information and the essay questions.

Download the application on our website: centralstcroixchamber.org

Direct questions to: Nicholas Haug – Scholarship Committee Chairnhaug@scc.k12.wi.us or 715.796.5383 ext.1114

Central St. Croix Area Chamber of CommerceP.O. Box 291 • Roberts, WI 54023www.centralstcroixchamber.org

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