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Tuesday, February 12th
5 pm - 7 pm
@ Rice Lake Elks Club
Sponsored by Viking Coca Cola and Rice Lake Elks Lodge
Join us for Business Card Exchanges, Mystery Person, Door Prizes and
Great Camaraderie.
March Bizology will be sponsored by UWBC
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CONGRATULATIONS LINDA SMITH
of RICE LAKE UTILITIES
CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD
Karen Heram, Nick Rogalla, Anne Gallagher, Bert Richard, Linda Smith, Kathy Kadlec, Wendy Markgren, Tammy Schutz, Dana Heller.
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New Years Baby
Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce gave a basket of goodies including a $50 gift certificate.
Knit Packer Hat made by Barb Miller from
Rice Lake Elks Lodge
Hand Knit Hat made by Linda Wiese from
Team Realty
Piggy Bank from Johnson Bank
Sun catcher/ornament from Natures Gallery
Car Seat from Volunteer Partners
Pat Morrison, Jackie Molden, Karen Heram, Bert Richard, Deb Nelson
CONGRATULATIONS Trevor & Erin Black
Baby Taylor, 6 lb.s 9 oz. 19 3/4" long.
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NEW MEMBERS:
Real Estate Solutions
Tom Richie & Ray Van Gilder
431 S Main St.
715-719-0555
Waddell & Reed Inc.
Gerald Hagman
130 N Main St.
715-736-2932
RENEWALS:
Westaff 15 yrs.
Applebees 11 yrs.
Larson Oil 53 yrs.
John Mongerson 13 yrs.
Evelyn Mommsen 13 yrs.
Sterling Bank 9 yrs.
White Thermal 13 yrs.
Edward Jones - Mark Berger 17 yrs.
Dr. David Wilson 30 yrs.
Bodyology 2 yrs.
H & R Block 8 yrs.
Rice Lake Assembly of God 3 yrs.
Barron Electric 7 yrs.
Wayne Arnold 7 yrs.
McCullum, Crowley, Moschet,
Miller, & Laak 16 yrs.
Deutsch's Gymnastics 23 yrs.
DCS Netlink 23 yrs.
Workforce Resource 27 yrs.
Re/Max Advantage 9 yrs.
Haack Orthodontics 51 yrs.
Walmart 21 yrs.
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Eight Illegal Interview Questions
#1 Do you have kids?
#2 Didn't I see you at church last week?
#3 Do you play any sports?
#4 You have an accent; where are you from?
#5 You're last name is Park; is that Korean?
#6 Were you honorably discharged?
#7 You're my age, right?
#8 Are you married? |
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BIZ START
Small Business start up program
BIZ START Barron County, has been created for prospective entrepreneurs to get free confidential one on one counseling with Jim Mishefske, Director of the Small Business Development Center from the
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Appointments are held at the Rice lake Chamber once a month, on the first Thursday of the month,free of charge.
Call the Chamber to make an appointment. 715-234-2126 |
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Daffodil Days
The American Cancer Society is selling Daffodils. Orders are due by February 14th. Delivery March 11 - 15 $10 a Bunch $15 Bunch & Vase $15 Dainty Daffodils $25 Bear & Bunch $25 Gift of Hope $25 Bear Hugs for Hope $75 Sunshine Bouquet $500 for 50 bunches Call the Chamber to order 715-234-2126
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
300 Welcome Packets were made made last month for visitors attending
Rice Lake High School Dance Competition.
If you know of another large event here in Rice Lake, please let the Chamber know
AND if you have coupons to put into packets let us know.
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SPOTLIGHTING YOU
50 Plus Challenge to Live Well Sunday, April 21, Cedar Mall 12 - 3 pm.
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MEETING DATES
Wednesday, February 6 @ 8:30: National Lumbering Hall of Fame, Rice Lake City Hall.
Thursday, February 7 @ 7:30:
Economic Development & Education
Friday, February 8 @ 7:30:
Heart of the North
Tuesday, February 12 @ 7:30:
Board of Directors
Wednesday, February 13 @ 8:00:
Salute to Industry
Thursday, February 14 @ 8:00:
Tourism Promtion
Tuesday, February 19 @ 9:30 :
Golden K
Friday, February 22 @ 8:00:
Ambassadors
Friday, February 22 @ 7:30:
Heart of the North
Tuesday, February 26 @ 7:30:
Executive Committee
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Barron County
FARM TECHNOLOGIES DAYS
The Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce, along with Rotary, Lions & Kinship will be working a food booth, all three days.
We are looking for volunteers aged 16 + from 7 am - 5 pm, with staggered shifts. This is a county effort, so please find a day or three to support us. Contact the Chamber to sign up. 715-234-2126
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Heart of The North Days
Tuesday April 2nd
Leaders from Barron, Rusk, Sawyer & Washburn counties are planning to descend upon Madison with issues that are most important to developing a stronger north land. With the continued support of area leaders, the Heart of the North Days will be speaking in support of businesses, education and economic development to ensure our voices are heard by all decision makers at the state level, which will position our area and your business to prosper in the coming year! For more details and to register for the event, call the Chamber @ 715-234-2126
Watch for the website to follow
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Bert's Joke of the Month
A wife ask's her husband "Could you please go shopping for me and
buy one carton of milk, and if they have avocados, get 6".
A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk.
The wife asks him "Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk?".
He replied, "They had avocados".
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ADVERTISING
Advertising in this newsletter is called a "Newsletter Ad".
Included in the $100 fee: The article with your logo,
a link to your website or flyer and one eblast.
Advertising on the Chamber's Economic Development website is a
"Banner Ad" cost is $50 a month (billed Quarterly at $150)
plus a onetime set up fee which depends on your ad.
If you are interested, please call the Chamber office at 715.234.2126
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