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Member Services & Events
 All Heart of
Wisconsin programs have an impact on the communities we serve. Our Member
Service programs concentrate on promoting your business to the business
community and general public. Some programs, like Business After Hours and
Working Women’s Luncheon, are geared towards networking and professional
development while other programs – Rekindle the Spirit and Cranberry Blossom
Festival – bring together the community in celebration.
Contact Krista Dhein (422-4860 or
programs@heartofwi.com) for additional information on any of these
events.
Business After Hours
Business After Hours gives your business the opportunity to showcase what
you have to offer! You may chose to host the evening on your own, or
partner with other area businesses. Business After Hours runs from 5:00 pm
– 6:30 pm and will be one of the best events you’ve attended!
Mark
your calendars for these 2008 Business After Hours:
Monday June 16th,
2008
5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Century 21
Held at Thousand Oaks
1310 29th Avenue South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Interested in hosting a Business After Hours? Contact Krista Dhein at
422-4860.
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9 Pin Tap
Business Bowl & Spooktacular Bowl
 Bowl
and network with area business professionals at the 9 Pin Tap Business Bowl
held in March and the Spooktacular Bowl held in October. Win prizes while meeting new friends and colleagues.
Promote your business at this event by sponsoring a bowling lane.
October
Spooktacular Registration Form
Spooktacular Sponsorship Form
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Annual Summer Hummer Golf Outing
 Every
year the Ambassador Committee of the Heart of Wisconsin hosts the annual
Summer Hummer. This event provides a relaxed atmosphere for networking
while giving you the opportunity to work on your back swing.
Summer Hummer Registration
Summer Hummer Sponsorship
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Lunch by the River
 Lunch by the River
is your opportunity to get out of the office, round up the kids and head on
down to Veterans’ Memorial Park to enjoy entertainment and good food along
the Wisconsin River. Every Thursday, starting the 2nd Thursday
in June and running until the end of August, from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm enjoy a
taste of Wisconsin Rapids with 6 different food vendors and entertainment
from various groups in the community. Each week is sponsored by a different
business and is sure to be a favorite summertime event. Don’t leave without
stopping at the custard stand!
Interested in being
involved in Lunch by the River? Contact Krista Dhein (programs@heartofwi.com)
today!
Lunch by the River
Schedule
Lunch by the River Craft, Artist & more form
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Cranberry Blossom Festival
 This fun-filled
weekend event will be the first thing you mark on your calendar every year!
Visit
the Cranberry Blossom Fest website for all the celebration details~
http://www.blossomfest.com/
2008 Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade Form
2008
Food Vendor Form
2008
Craft Vendor Form
2008
Sponsorship Form
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Working Women’s Luncheon
 Join us for a new series happening in Wisconsin Rapids. The
Working Women’s Luncheon offers you the opportunity to network, learn new
ideas, discuss hot topics, and have fun!
Mark your calendar for these upcoming
Working Women’s Luncheon dates:
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Mardi Gras Business Expo
 Join the evening of networking
with guests, friends and Heart of Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance
Members. Over 40 business booths are on
display. Enjoy Cajun food, refreshments &
entertainment.
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to Member Services Menu)
Member Breakfast
Our
member breakfast gives new members a chance to learn about putting the Heart
of Wisconsin membership to work for them. This networking opportunity also
introduces them to the board of directors and ambassador committee.
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Legislative Breakfast
Our Legislative Breakfast
gives you the opportunity to connect with local and state representatives to
hear what topics are being discussed in Madison and in Washington. Our
representatives also listen to your concerns and discuss options for
creating solutions. Legislative Breakfasts are held once or twice per year.
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Rekindle the Spirit
 Rekindle
your Christmas spirit with us the day after Thanksgiving. Be part of the
parade celebration, register a float. Festivities include: fireworks, food
vendors and a tree lighting ceremony.
Rekindle the
Spirit Sponsorship Form
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Annual Dinner: Progress Awards &
Citizen of the Year
 The Annual Dinner is the
must attend event of the Heart of Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance!
Each year, this event honors businesses and organizations through three
different awards – Business of the Year, Shining Star, and
Entrepreneur/Developer of the Year.
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Business of the Year –
Criteria used in selection
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Economic impact on the
community (employment growth)
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Expansion of business
facility or products/services (business growth)
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Dedication to customer
service
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Community service and
leadership
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Innovative efforts used
to adapt to marketplace change
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Must be a business
enterprise for at least five years
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Must be a Heart of
Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance member
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Has not received the
award in the past 4 years
2003 – Solarus (Formally WCTC), 2004 – Pritzl’s Corner Mart,
2005 – Wisconsin Dairy State Cheese,
2006 – Quality Foods
IGA, 2007-Ocean Spray
Shining Star –
Criteria used in selection
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Service Organization or
public institution
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Dedication to community
service and leadership
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Innovative programs and
services to adapt to the changing community needs
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Must be a business
enterprise for at least five years
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Must be a Heart of
Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance member
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Has not received
the award in the past 4 years
2002 – Rapids Area Soccer, Inc., 2003 – Community
Foundation of South Wood County, 2004 – Boys & Girls Club of Wisconsin
Rapids, 2005 – Aqua Skiers, 2006 – Wisconsin Rapids Community Theatre,
2007-South Wood County Humane Society
Entrepreneur/Developer of the Year
– Criteria used in selection
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Initiated economic
growth
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Community service and
leadership
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Innovative efforts used
to adapt to marketplace change
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Must be an
entrepreneur/developer for at least two years
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Must be a Heart of
Wisconsin Business & Economic Alliance member
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Has not received
the award in the past 4 years
2003 – Sheldon Ferkey, 2004 – Dan &
Cheryl Urban, 2005 – Gary Rosencrans, 2006 – Dave Pryor, 2007-Advanced
Fiberglass Technologies
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