March 2019 News Break
Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
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As a part of St. Mary's School celebrating Catholic Schools Week in February, classes visited and gave thanks to businesses and departments that make a difference in the community. The Portage Chamber was fortunate to have teacher Carol Austin's 3rd Grade class drop by the office.
Before assembling for a group photo, the students were asked to name their favorite thing about Portage. Without hesitation, the students enthusiastically answered: "Splash Pad!...Skate Park!...Surgeons Quarters!...Sunset Park (followed by other favorite parks)!...I can walk to my friend's house!...It's my HOME!"
It was so refreshing to see our city through youngsters who clearly appreciate what it provides them. We are grateful to the 3rd Graders and Ms. Austin for the gift basket and taking time out of their busy day to greet us.
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37th Annual Portage Chamber Golf Outing
The Portage Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, and we are asking for your participation. This is the largest fundraiser for the Chamber, helping us fulfill our leadership role in providing a healthy economy and high quality of life for the Portage area.
A great day on the course that will offer many games, prizes, food and drinks
is followed by a buffet style dinner at The NorthShore Restaurant. Networking and post-game activities will begin at 5pm and the dinner, auction and program will follow at 5:30pm.
Plan to join other Chamber members, clients and friends. Pre-registration is necessary for both golf and dinner. Tickets are $100 per player and include 18 holes of gold and dinner. All ticket sales are on sale now and are first come, first serve basis for Chamber members in good standing. For more information, please call the Chamber office at 608-742-6242.
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Around the Corner - Portage premiere
Come watch as Portage gets its TV debut on the PBS show 'Around the Corner with John McGivern.'
Many people, places and businesses are featured in this program as John explored our community over the course of a few days. Enjoy the show with your neighbors.
The viewing party will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30pm at American Legion State Headquarters, 2930 American Legion Drive.
Space is limited. Please RSVP to the Chamber of Commerce by calling 608-742-6242 before March 15 if you plan to attend.
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Portage Wine Walk
Get into Spring mode and consider a night out in our downtown while on our Wine Walk, happening Friday, April 26 from 6pm to 9pm. Spend time with your friends enjoying great wine inside various businesses and walking from place to place to shop. The Wine Walk is a very hot ticket, so don't wait to get yours!
Tickets are $30 and will be on sale beginning Tuesday, March 26 at the Chamber of Commerce Office and select locations by cash or check. Online sales by credit card will be available as well.
Tickets to the Wine Walk are $30 each in advance. Admission includes one wine glass per person, tasting map and wristband. Participants must be 21 or over and ID is required. Tickets are limited.
All ticket sales are final.
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Business Profile - Klearvue
Hi, my name is Karla Gilles. I am a Quickbooks® Certified ProAdvisor and Bookkeeping Specialist and owner Klearvue, LLC. I offer Quickbooks® consulting and daily, weekly or monthly bookkeeping services. I established my business over three years ago and really enjoy helping small to mid-size businesses obtain a “Klearvue” of their finances using the tools QuickBooks® has to offer.
I value integrity and confidentiality. Most of my business growth is due to referrals from satisfied clients. Offering my best to meet the needs of each client is my goal. I am continually training to improve my skills and if I don’t know the answers, I have the resources to get them and get the job done right!
Community involvement is very important to me. I am the Vice President/Secretary for the Poynette Area Community Food Pantry and also manage accounts for the Poynette Blessings In A Backpack program. I am a Chief Inspector and election official for the Village of Poynette and am a Senior Ordained Chaplain with the International Fellowship of Chaplains.
If you need help obtaining a “Klearvue” of your finances using QuickBooks® please don’t hesitate to contact me!
Karla Gilles, Klearvue, LLC
608-669-2857
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Welcome New Members
Pardeeville Area Shopper
118 North Main St., Suite 90 Paredeeville, WI 53954
Candace Lestina at 608-429-2700
Offering targeted print advertising and competitive pricing to the surrounding area. From
individual events to long-term business advertising, we'll get your message out there.
Century 21 Affiliated
1606 New Pinery Rd. Portage, WI 53901
Kirk Kettleson at 608-692-5911
CENTURY 21 Affiliated, Inc. has been family owned since 1977 and came to Wisconsin in 1978.
We are ranked as one of the 4 largest residential brokerage firms in Wisconsin.
Solas & Kin Photography
118 W. Cook St. Portage, WI 53901
Katherine Seiler at 608-566-3886
Brieana and Katie are Portage-based photographers that specialize in shooting wedding, engagement, senior, family, and newborn photos, serving Wisconsin, surrounding states and are available for travel.
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VIBE Salon & Spa celebrating 10 years!
VIBE Salon & Spa is celebrating their 10-year anniversary the entire month of March. There will be a drawing for a gift basket and great specials! Take $10 off any color service over $60, $10 off bodywrap and 10% off all in-stock retail.
Brenda and her staff thanks you for supporting VIBA Salon & Spa; they would not be able to accomplish this milestone without their guests. For more information, call VIBE Salon & Spa, 218 W. Wisconsin St., at 608-742-8423.
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City of Portage Comprehensive & CORP Plan Surveys
The City of Portage is updating both its 2008-2028 Comprehensive Plan and its 2013-2018 Recreation and Forestry Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is required to be updated every ten years under Wisconsin Statutes, while the Recreation and Forestry Plan is intended to meet Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) requirements for stewardship grants through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
As someone who lives or works in the City of Portage, you are a key part of the Plan development process. Please take the time to provide your opinions on the City's overall future. It is very important that the survey receives a high response rate so that the City can create an accurate and useful Plan.
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Job postings on portagewi.com
Check out these
job postings on our Chamber site from our member businesses. You are welcome to post job openings your business may have at any time. Call the Chamber office at 608-742-6242 for more information.
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Link's Greenhouse selling pork
Link's Greenhouse is now selling heritage breed pork, raised right at the greenhouse. A whole or half pig is $1.50 per pound hanging weight plus processing.
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Pizza Ranch donating to River Haven
Portage Pizza Ranch will be donating a portion of proceeds during the months of March and April to River Haven Homeless Shelter.
Pizza Ranch is located at 2905 New Pinery Rd. For more information, call 608-566-1750.
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Wauona Trail Women's Club meeting
Join the Wauona Trail Women's Club for their monthly meeting on Monday, March 18 at Dino's Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Road. Kelly Krueger of Retirement Specialists will be sharing her work for Seniors in the area. Women are encouraged to join and participate in the club. Membership is $10 per year and you pay for your own meal at the restaurant.
Only guests need to make a reservation for this meeting before Thursday, March 14 by calling Veronica at 608-617-9139.
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HIAH part of Threaded Streams Fiber Art Trail
The Historic Indian Agency House (HIAH) will be a stop on the Threaded Streams Fiber Art Trail, part of the Midwest Fiber Arts Trail,
March 21-23 from 10am to-2pm each day.
The HIAH will feature a Heritage Fiber Arts Faire -- watch artists demo many heritage crafts such as basket making, needle felting, naalbinding (see what our Viking ancestors were creating hundreds of years ago), knitting (receive a free pattern designed by the artist), and more.
Sample homemade Irish Creme and sweet treats, too. The gift shop will be open and will feature fiber related, handcrafted treasures for sale, made by our vendors. A free will donation of $5 to visit the Faire is suggested. Bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry and be entered into a fiber-filled surprise drawing.
For more information, visit the Historic Indian Agency House Facebook page, website at www.agencyhouse.org or www.midwestfiberartstrail.org/threaded-streams-fiber-arts-trail/.
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PACT presents Broadway Showstoppers
In this tribute to the hundreds of performers who have shared their talents in the dozens of Broadway musicals Portage Area Community Theatre has produced over the last 45 years, enjoy songs from classic musicals such as Annie, Oliver, and Sound of Music! Directed by Trish Trinrud. March 8-10, 2019.
Performance dates are March 8 & 9 at 7pm and March 10 at 2pm at the Portage Center for the Arts (PCA), 301 E. Cook St.
Adults tickets are $12 and students are just $5, available at the door or at the PCA office only, no online sales. Visit
pactwi.org for more information.
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Theiss & O'Connor; Oprisko perform at PCA
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, don't miss this Milwaukee trio and Irish Fest favorite! Specializing in Irish music done in an American folk style, featuring sweet vocal harmonies, finger-style guitar work and classic Irish ballads, Theiss & O'Connor perform at the Portage Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 16 at 7:30pm.
Also be sure to catch Peter Oprisko at the PCA on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30pm. Through the extraordinary talents of Chicago's acclaimed Pop Standards Sensation, savor the legacy of "The Chaiman's Board," featuring music from Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Doris Day and other musical legends!
Portage Center for the Arts is located at 301 E. Cook St. in downtown Portage. For tickets or more information about their other fine programming, call 608-742-5655.
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Meat Raffle at Jack's Tap to benefit Lions Club
A Meat Raffle will be held at Jack's Tap, 1207 Dunn St., on Saturday, March 9 from 3pm to 5pm. Proceeds will benefit the Portage Lions Club Scholarship and projects.
Lions 43rd Annual Radio Auction
The Portage Lions Club 43rd Annual Radio Auction will be held on Saturday, March 30 beginning at Noon. Tune in to WPDR 1350AM.
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Portage Gun Club Gun Show; Sportsman's Flea Market
The Portage Rod & Gun Club is hosting a couple big events in March. The Portage Gun Club Gun Show is happening Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17 from 8am to 4pm. This is a buy, sell, or trade gun show featuring more than 20 vendors offering hundreds of firearms, accessories, and ammunition to choose from. Admission is just $5.
The Portage Gun Club Sportsman's Flea Market is happening Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24 from 8am to 4pm. Do you have old, unused sportsman's gear you want to pass along to someone else? Join our Sportsman's Flea Market; a table rental is just $15 for the weekend. Admission is free.
The Portage Rod & Gun Club is located at W10450 State Highway 16, Portage. For more information about these and other events, call 608-742-6885.
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Portage Police Department Awards
The Portage Police Department has formed an awards committee to recognize the achievements and great work the department does. Nominations are being accepted for 2019 and will continue throughout the year. In the spring of 2020 the first annual awards ceremony will reveal the award winners for 2019.
Click Here
for the awards nomination form. The committee will decide which award the nomination fits best. Nominations can be made for any employee of the Portage Police Department.
Nominations may be dropped off at the Portage Police Department, 117 W. Pleasant St., or e-mailed to Awards Committee Chairperson Officer Brian Loewenhagen at
brian.loewenhagen@portagewi.gov
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Portage Rotary longevity awards
Portage Rotary recently recognized the January and February anniversaries of their members. Shown above (from left to right): Vern Trecek, 36 years of service; Amanda Meissner, five years of service; Rotary President Rich Jacobson; and Josh Vehring, nine years of service.
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Meet Dawn Ferreri
Hello Portage and surrounding areas! My name is Dawn Ferreri and I am a new Realtor with First Weber of Portage. I’m very excited to be a part of the Columbia County region. I look forward to working with the Chamber of Commerce on enhancing this great community of Portage.
As I work in this community, I hope to be able to meet many of the people who care about the town they live in. I currently live in Pardeeville for the past 12 years and in Montello before that! I grew up in Kenosha and graduated from Tremper High School.
When it comes to Real Estate, I’m your Girl! Residential, Commercial, and Land. I look forward to meeting all of you! Referrals are appreciated!
Dawn Ferreri, First Weber at 920-229-3608
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Alliant Energy project's economic impact
Now that the work has been completed on the emission reduction systems at Alliant Energy’s Columbia Energy Center
, some analysis of the key economic impacts from the project has been revealed.
As a result of Alliant Energy’s $1 billion investment in Columbia County, roughly 2,816 jobs were created with a total labor income of $131,769,103. The local taxes generated based on the 2,816 new jobs equals $3,111,302 (local taxes include employee compensation, tax on production and imports, households, and corporations).
The total state and local taxes generated from Alliant Energy’s investment equals $8,983,626. The new jobs were contractors working on these projects, Wisconsin Power & Light (WPL) did not increase the number of employees based at Columbia.
Aside from economic benefits, the project significantly reduces mercury and nitrogen oxide emissions, providing customers with cleaner, reliable and efficient electricity.
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Text PACC to 51660
to receive information about upcoming Chamber events
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Magnum.Media station adds Milwaukee radio vet
Magnum.Media station WVTY 92.1 VTY Country, Racine-Milwaukee, has tapped veteran Milwaukee radio personality Van McNeil to handle early afternoons from Noon to 3pm.
This will be McNeil’s first foray into the Country format. McNeil said he is "looking forward to this new adventure" and that he is "delighted to be joining Mitch Morgan and the other personalities Magnum.Media has brought together."
Magnum.Media Owner Dave Magnum stated, “We’ve had the good fortune to work with Van for the past two years. Coupled with his playful side, he has a genuine empathy for other people. Those combined traits will connect well with the Country lifestyle group.”
For more information, contact Magnum.Media at 608-742-1001.
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Looking for a Hot Deal? See our list?
Check out our Hot Deals webpage for deals our Chamber members are
offering. Have a Hot Deal of your own you want others to know about? Post
your deals on our webpage and join the Hot Deal brigade! There is no charge
for posting a Hot Deal, so post away!
If you have questions, call the Chamber office at 608-742-6242 to get started.
Click here
to see the specials that are currently running!
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Text PORTAGE to 51660
to receive information about upcoming Portage events
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March Chamber Meetings & Events
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Chamber Business Luncheon at Neil's Wine House at 11:30am
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Ambassador Meeting at Community Bank at 8am
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Wine Walk tickets go on sale
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Around the Corner Portage Premiere at American Legion State Headquarters at 6:30pm
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Join a Service Club
Rotary - Meets Mondays at Noon at Dino’s Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd.
Lions Club - Meets the 2
nd and 4
th Wednesdays at 5:30pm at Dino’s Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd., summer month meetings change locations
Kiwanis - Meets on Wednesdays at Noon at Pizza Ranch, 2905 New Pinery Rd.
Optimists - Meets on Tuesdays at 7am at Dino’s Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd.
Elks - Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 7pm; 4th Tuesday only during July and August
Women's Civic League - Meets 2nd Wednesdays of the month at Dino’s Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd.
Wauona Trail Women's Club - Meets 3rd Mon. of the month at 11:30am at Dino's Restaurant, 2900 New Pinery Rd.(Sept-May)
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March Community Events
5 Chamber Business Luncheon at Neil's Wine House
5 Photography Interest Group at Northwoods Inc.
5 Poetry in Portage at Suzy's Steak & Seafood House
5 St. Mary's Fat Tuesday Pancake Supper
5 Free Knee Pain Workshop at New Life Physical Therapy
6 Book Discussion at Agency House
7 Cholesterol and Glucose Screening at Divine Savior Healthcare
8-9 Portage Alumni Curling Bonspiel
8-10 Portage Area Community Theatre presents Broadway Showstoppers at Portage Center for the Arts
8 Teen Video Game Night at Portage Public Library
9 Tax Prep Assistance at Goodwill
9 Meat Raffle at Jack's Tap
9 Saturday Theatre Workshop at Portage Center for the Arts
10 The Rock Pack at Ho-Chunk Gaming
11-14 Portage Curling Club Playdowns
14 PI (3.14) Day at Portage Public Library
14 Hand Built Pottery Class at The Mercantile
15 Our House Senior Living Community Bingo
15 Fundraiser at the Portage Elks Lodge
15 Teen Movie Night at Portage Public Library
16 Theiss & O'Connor at Portage Center for the Arts
16 The American Legion March Madness Open House
16-17 Gun Show at the Rod & Gun Club
17 Bingo at VFW
22 Teen PlayStation Virtual Realty Night at Portage Public Library
21-23 Threaded Streams - Fiber Arts Trail
23 Portage Gun Club Sportsman's Flea Market
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B.R.E.A.T.HE Night at the Races Fundraiser
25 Portage Sharing Supper at Wayne Bartels Middle School
26 Portage Wine Walk Tickets go on sale
26 Portage premiere 'Around the Corner with John McGivern' TV show at American Legion State Headquarters
27 Pop-Up Food Pantry at Portage United Methodist Church
27 Endeavor Sharing Supper
28 Brown Bag Lunch Series at Portage Center for the Arts
29 Teen Anime Night at Portage Public Library
29 Thaw Ball with Best Practice at VFW Post 1707
30 Vietnam Veteran's Day Program at VFW
30 Portage Lions Club Radio Auction
30 Peter Oprisko at Portage Center for the Arts
30 Portage High School Police Academy at Madison College
Weekly Recurring Events
Beer Bucket Bingo at Jack's Tap every Monday at 6:30pm
Portage United Methodist Church Worship Service at Heritage House, Tuesdays at 11am
Open Pharmacy Forum at Wilz Hometown Pharmacy, every Wednesday, 6pm-7pm
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