Tuesday Tidbits and Hot Deals

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

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Buffalo Wild Wings: The Haven of Manitowoc County, Incorporated is having an all-day fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings on January 18 and 25. An appetizing way to raise funds for your organization! To learn more on fundraising, visit www.buffalowildwings.com/giving .

Holy Family Memorial: The deadline to register your business for the Holy Family Memorial Health & Wellness Center Servicing Chamber Members is Friday, January 20! The Center will be open to all Chamber members, their employees and employees' families. Services offered include primary, urgent, and preventative care; as well as physical therapy, wellness coaching and emotional health counseling. Click here to learn more or to register your business. For those employers who have already registered, remember to share your custom enrollment link with your employees.

Manitowoc County Kennel Club (MCKC) will begin a new class session on January 17 with registration in person from 6:00-6:30 p.m. and orientation 6:30-7:15 p.m. at the Kennel Club facility on Albert Drive. First night is without dogs. Please bring your vaccination and fecal records and check made out to MCKC. Please see our website for class descriptions and times. Hope to see you there!

Silver Lake College of the Holy Family: Join us at Silver Lake College for the third annual President's CEO Breakfast Series on Wednesday, January 25. Lola Roeh, general manager of The Ostoff Resort, will present, "Marketing the Business - When Your Product is The Experience." Future speakers include Glen E. Tellock, president and CEO of Lakeside Foods, Incorporated, Ben Harrison, CEO of Kaysun Corporation, and Tim Shaefer, executive vice president of client and digital experience at Northwestern Mutual. For more information about the series and how to register, visit www.sl.edu/ceobreakfast .

City of Two Rivers: The Two Rivers Octagon Club will present Mitten Magic on Saturday, January 28, from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the J. E. Hamilton Community House in the Fire Place Lobby. Children will have the opportunity to make bird feeders from pine cones, decorate a mitten cookie and hear the story "The Mitten" by Jan Brett. Each child will then take home a pair of handmade mittens. There is no charge for this program. For more information, call (920) 901-9284.

Point Beach State Forest invites you to join our Candlelight Ski/Hike on January 28 starting at 5:00 p.m.! Come on out to Point Beach State Forest and enjoy a unique evening experience! Depending on the weather, there will be candlelit trails for either skiing or hiking. Warm yourself up in the lodge with food, drinks, and live music! Park sticker on your vehicle or daily vehicle admission fee to the park are required. Presented by the Friends of Point Beach State Forest.

University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc: Spring semester starts January 23. Get started now to be ready for the first day of classes. Apply online or call for an advising appointment (920) 683-4707. Did a class at UW-Manitowoc start you on a successful career path? Was there a professor who changed your life? How did UW-Manitowoc help you? We invite you to tell us your story at www.uwcx.org .

Mike Howe Builders, Inc. can help walk you through the process of remodeling your current home or building your dream home. We pride ourselves on building customer relationships. Mike Howe Builders has the experience to help you customize your dream home one step at a time. Call Mike at Mike Howe Builders (920) 242-3111 or email [email protected] to schedule a time to discuss your options. We can help make your dreams a reality; no job is too big or too small for Mike Howe Builders.

Shady Lane, Inc. (Laurel Grove Assisted Living): Thinking about assisted living? Laurel Grove Assisted Living invites you to Hot Chocolate & Chat, an open house on Tuesday, January 24, from 1:30-4:00 p.m. Tour Laurel Grove, discover what's new and take a peek at the new building plans. The Lakeshore Chapter of Student Nurses Association from Lakeshore Technical College will provide complimentary blood pressure screenings. Laurel Grove has a variety of accommodations for every taste and pocketbook. We are located at 1235 S. 24 St., Manitowoc.

City of Manitowoc: Currently soliciting proposals to purchase a portion of City-owned land located at Fleetwood Drive and Pleasant Street on the City's northwest side until 4:00 p.m. January 27. The City owns a 16.2-acre parcel and is considering options for the eastern most portion of the parcel, on the northwest corner of the intersection of Fleetwood Drive and Pleasant Street. Said parcel is roughly 23,326 square feet or .53 acres. Contact City Attorney Kathleen McDaniel at (920) 686-6990 or [email protected] with questions. Click here for map .

Central Bark Doggy Day Care: Accepting new clients immediately. Central Bark is located at 1910 Mirro Dr., Manitowoc, near Roncalli High School. Dogs that attend day care one day per week are entitled to perks including pickup/delivery service via Canine Cab and Slumber Party invites (aka boarding). Call (920) 652-9663. Dogs over the age of six months must be spayed or neutered and current on Rabies, Distemper and Bordetella. Click the 'ENROLL TODAY' link at www.centralbarkmanitowoc.com .

Lakeshore Technical College is offering Leadership Development seminars beginning February 10. Acquire the skills to lead a successful team! Topics are: Essentials of Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Working as a High Performing Team, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, The Peer Leader, and Safety Leadership Strategies. Instructors Doug Hamm and Ben Nickel get rave reviews! See what everyone is talking about here . Contact Ruth at (920) 693-1167 for more information.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitowoc County: Holy Family Memorial , UnitedOne Credit Union and Hot Country 92.1 WLTU want you to saddle up your posse for the 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake at Rudy's Lanes on March 3, 4, 10 and 11. Enjoy a great time for a great cause...Big Brothers Big Sisters of Manitowoc County! Call (920) 684-7445 for more information or to register your team.

David's House of Travel: Everyone is ready to get out of the cold weather and we can't blame them, making our travel consultants very busy. We strongly urge you to give us a call and set up an appointment. Our travel consultants want to be able to put their time and attention into planning the perfect getaway for you and your traveling companions. If you want to get out of the cold, give us a call at (920) 684-6117 or stop in at 1029 S. 26th St., Manitowoc.

Manitowoc Public Library: The January Used Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of Manitowoc Public Library takes place Friday, January 20, through Sunday, January 22, in the Balkansky Room. And if you can't wait until the doors open to the general public, there's a way to get early access-become a Friend and shop the Members Only Pre-Sale from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20. You don't even have to come to the library in advance as memberships will be available at the door! The sale is open to the general public on Friday, January 20, 12:00-6:00 p.m.; Saturday, January 21, 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; and Sunday, January 22, 12:00-4:00 p.m. .

Rahr-West Art Museum: The Rahr-West Art Museum presents "Poetry in Color: The Art of Bert Zylstra" in the museum's Lounge Gallery, January 17- February 19. The exhibition spans the career of Dutch-born artist Ellen-Bert Zylstra and is complemented by poetry written by Katheryn Gahl. Zylstra immigrated to the United States from Holland in 1962 and became an American citizen. His works were exhibited in New York, Wisconsin, Holland and in many private collections. An opening celebration will be held on Sunday, January 15, at 1 p.m. It is free and open to the public and will include complimentary light refreshments. For more information, call (920) 686-3090 or visit www.rahrwestartmuseum.org .

Felician Village: Are you 55 or better - or know someone that age - who is ready to stop worrying about home maintenance or shoveling snow? Choose the premier senior living facility in Manitowoc - The Gardens at Felician Village - and enjoy living in a beautiful apartment or condo. Enjoy all the comforts of home without the inconveniences and NO condo fees! Voted Best of the Lakeshore for senior independent living the last seven years in a row! Call for a tour at (920) 684-7171, ext. 409 or email [email protected].

Service League of Manitowoc County: Do you know a high school senior? If so, encourage him/her to apply for the Service League scholarship! A minimum of four scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,000 will be awarded. Applicant must be a high school senior, a resident of Manitowoc County and have a 2.3 GPA or better. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 4, 2017. All applications that are postmarked after the announced deadline will not be considered. Applications may also be submitted by email by March 4. Questions can be directed to Tracy Wiebensohn, Chair, at (920) 242-3172. The application can be found here: www.serviceleaguemanitowoccounty.org/scholarship-info

Brian's Smokehouse & BBQ: Check out the awesome new items on Brian's menu: www.brianssmokehouse.com/daily-specials. Brian's is offering a 10% Discount on ALL CATERING orders for Chamber Business Members for the month of January! Stop in and check out our Customer Appreciation items. Call Brian's Sunday thru Saturday at (920) 374-4185 to place your catering orders. Sherry's soup and sandwich specials are a must for everyone to try. A variety of cheesecakes are available while supplies last. Don't forget to pick up some of your favorite items. Gift certificates available for dine-in, carryout or catering.

Lakeshore Humane Society (LHS) invites you to browse the shelter website to see many useful links including photos and bios of adoptable pets and also ones that are strays in the shelter's care. You can fill out adoption applications and learn about fostering pets as well as apply online to be a foster parent. You can also be linked to our popular Facebook page to keep up to date on events and everything LHS that is of interest to animal lovers and advocates alike. www.lakeshorehumane.org/adopt/

Associated Bank: Chamber members receive $500 off closing cost of purchase or construction mortgage. Offer expires December 31, 2017. Other restrictions may apply. Please contact Mathew Martell, loan officer, at (920) 320-8164 for details. Apply online at: www.associatedbank.com/mmartell.

University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: "Effective Communication" is offered through the UW-Green Bay's Business Solutions' 2016-2017 Supervisory Leadership Certificate program as professional development, scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Advance Business & Manufacturing Center, 2701 Larsen Rd., Green Bay. For more information on registration, visit our website at www.uwgb.edu/sbdc, email Diane Welhouse at [email protected], or call (920) 496-2117.

Manitowoc Public School District: 4K Open Houses will be held at Riverview School, Head Start at Riverview, Manitowoc-Two Rivers Y, and Lakeshore Child Care on Sunday, January 29, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Parents can attend to learn about wrap-around childcare, get questions answered, and pick up registration forms. Children who will be four years old on or before September 1 are eligible for 4K in fall. Registration begins on February 13. Call (920) 686-4786 with questions.

Love Your Skin Aesthetics, LLC: Walking into the beauty aisles can be overwhelming; trying to choose the right products for our skin and later discovering that we've overspent and bought the wrong product AGAIN. Skincare is not a one-size-fits-all approach! Let Love Your Skin Aesthetics help you navigate your skincare routine. Online booking is now available for a FREE 15-Minute Skin Analysis with a State Licensed Skincare Professional. Call Nichol Kahlenberg, Owner/Aesthetician, at (920) 323-1059 or book online at www.loveyourskinllc.com for your FREE no obligation appointment. My number one goal is to help you Love Your Skin.

GreenStone Farm Credit Services: Build it your way with GreenStone. Financing your new home should not be a compromise. With GreenStone Farm Credit Services, you can pick up the hammer or let someone else do the heavy lifting. Our loans are designed with options for fully-contracted and Do-It-Yourself home construction. We offer competitive rates and low down payments on acreage of any size. Let GreenStone frame up a loan that is right for you. Contact Terrilynn Hastreiter, financial services officer, at (920) 682-5792 or [email protected] . Visit us online at www.greenstonefcs.com.

The Haven of Manitowoc County, Incorporated is holding a fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings every Wednesday in January. The event will be during the entire day of operation! Ten percent of all sales will go to The Haven. Please stop at Buffalo Wild Wings every Wednesday this month with empty stomachs and spread the word to all your family and friends to come support The Haven Program! We appreciate your support in helping homeless men in our community!

Painting Pathways Clubhouse: Help support Painting Pathways Clubhouse and mental wellness by visiting Big Apple Bagels between January 9 and 29 and purchasing a donation card. This promotion is sponsored by The Chamber of Manitowoc County's Leadership group. Proceeds will go towards reconstructing the Painting Pathways web page.

PINK HEALS Manitowoc County WI: PINK HEALS Adult Cancer Support Group and YOUth Matters Support Group are meeting Tuesday, January 17, at Holy Family Memorial (Manitowoc Room) at 5:30 p.m. (please note the new time - this is just for the month of January). The Adult Cancer Support Group will have a speaker presenting on Sleep Patterns followed by an open conversation. Our YOUth Matters Support Group for children is held at the same time Go to our website for more information.

Manitowoc County Home Builders Association is pleased to present the 37^th Annual Home Show on April 7 & 8! Everything you need to build a home, remodel, update, landscape and more will be HERE! Exhibit space is now available and going fast! Showcase your products or services at the largest exhibition of local professionals from the building industry. Please check our website for exhibitor and sponsorship information. www.manitowoccountyhomebuilders.com

LBRI Pure n' Natural; Emily Howe Manager: Are you looking for a flexible business opportunity that you can work around your family's schedules? L'BRI is a business where you can make money right away, no inventory to carry, free sample program for customers and direct shipping right to your customers. The possibilities are endless! If you are new to L'BRI or interested in this business opportunity, contact Emily Howe for more information at (920) 242-3110, email [email protected] or order directly from www.mlehowe.lbri.com/.

The Gordon Flesch Company: Save time, money and resources...The Gordon Flesch Company can identify the right office equipment and software solutions to help you become more efficient. Multifunction devices offer the capabilities of a printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine - all-in-one convenient piece of equipment. When combined with the right software, these workhorses improve workflow efficiencies that lead to reduced costs and minimized waste. Call Dean Jabas at (920) 212-5150 or visit www.gflesch.com for your free business assessment.

Time Out Sports Bar & Grill: Do you need a Time Out? Join us this Sunday as the Green Bay Packers take on the Atlanta Falcons! $2 off ALL pitchers of beer and special Game Day menu during the game. FREE Jell-O shots for Packers touchdowns! Double Bubble Monday through Friday, 4:00-6:00 p.m. (rail mixers, tap Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, PBR and wine).

Leede Research Group has announced the completion of the pilot program on the Get Cheddah consumer app. The pilot was completed through Progress Lakeshore in cooperation with The Chamber of Manitowoc County and a dozen local merchant partners. Cheddah is a consumer app designed to offer discounts at local businesses in exchange for completing five questions. Leede was testing the app as part of an overall Community Engagement Platform in hopes of bringing it to the market and community in 2017. It is designed to bring key groups in the community together in an effort to improve communications and effectiveness. Read the full press release here.

Check out this week's Featured Advantage Card Offer:

Doneff Companies, LLC

$100 credit when signing a 12-month lease at any of our apartment communities. New rentals only.
(920) 682-0066
5160 Expo Dr., Manitowoc

For a complete listing of 2017 Advantage Card Offers, click here.

The Chamber of Manitowoc County | (920) 684-5575 | [email protected] www.chambermanitowoccounty.org

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