What's Going on in Jackson County February 21, 2019
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Jackson County ATV/UTV Trails
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After careful consideration and discussion it has been decided to
suspend the use of UTV's
for the remainder of the winter riding season.
All ATV and Snowmobile trails are open. Trails will be groomed today and Friday and should be in good condition for the weekend.
Visit the Chamber office to pick up an ATV trail map or a snowmobile trail map. You can also call us and we will send one to you!
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2019 Black River Country Visitor
The 2019 Black River Country Visitor's Guides are printed! We have boxes available for distribution. If you would like a box, stop into our office or give us a call and we can drop them off to your business. Here is a sneak peek at the beautiful cover!
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Business After 5
As a reminder, there is
NO
Business After in March.
We are still looking for someone to host Business After 5 in April.
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We have ONE opening for Business After 5 in 2019.
We also have a few openings for Business After 5 in 2020.
Give us a call today to reserve your date!
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The Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, Department of Workforce Development and the Black River Falls High School are planning a Career Fair and Community-Wide Job Fair at the Black River Falls High School.
We appreciate your partnership on this day to help grow your current and future work force.
The schedule for the day will be:
10:00am – 11:00am -
8th Grade Career Fair
11:00am – 3:00pm -
High School Career Fair and Lunch
3:00pm – 5:00pm -
Community Wide Job Fair
*The School District will provide lunch and snacks for all folks running a booth.
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Three Bears Resort
will be having Spring Break Specials! Rates start as low as $159.95 per night and include waterpark passes. Spring Break dates are March 21-April 6 and April 13-April 22.
Lost Falls Campground
is now taking reservations for
for the upcoming camping season, May 1- September 30. Call 715-284-7133 to make your reservation today. Weekends fill up fast!
Lunda Community Center
has winter golf specials going on until February 28. Buy 5 sessions for only $100! Sign up at the front desk and receive your punch card.
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Goody Bag Items Needed!
Throughout
the year, we put together goody bags for races, new teachers, hockey tournaments and other events. We are asking for businesses to donate goody bag items. If you have pens, magnets, key chains, etc. that you would like to donate please give us a call. We are also looking for any coupons ( % discounts, buy 1, get 1 offers, etc.) that can be included in these bags.
This is a great opportunity to advertise & promote your business!
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Educational Opportunities
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CCU is pleased to offer $1,000 scholarships to a graduating senior at 10 high schools throughout the region each spring.
Interested applicants should address any questions about the application process directly to their school's guidance office or scholarship coordinator.
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Check out the scholarships available that the Black River Memorial Hospital Partners and Volunteer Services of Black River Memorial Hospital are looking to award to deserving students.
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Save the Date - Work/Life Balance Program
March 28, 2019
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Why is Work/Life Balance so important? There is no shortage of surveys, studies, commissions and task forces striving to draw attention to the fact that U.S. workers are increasingly stressed out and overworked. Even the Senate took note in 2003, when it passed a bipartisan resolution declaring October as National Work and Family Month, stating that, “reducing the conflict between work and family should be a national priority.”
During this interactive presentation, you will gain an understanding of what work/life balance is, assess your present work/life balance or imbalance as the case may be, and the causes and consequences of imbalance. We will also develop a plan and discuss ways to achieve balance.
This program is free for Chamber members and a $10 fee for non-members. Contact the Chamber office to register for this program. RSVPs appreciated by March 25.
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Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers - Groceries To Go
Interfaith Volunteers usually has 13-16 deliveries a week and needs
three volunteers
to deliver. Interfaith is blessed to have partnerships with
Co-op Credit Union
and
Regal Beloit Motor Company
to help with the deliveries, along with many other wonderful volunteers. Interfaith could use more drivers from Hixton and Taylor. If you know anyone in those areas looking to volunteer, Interfaith would be happy to find them something fun to do!
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Monroe County
Economic Development Conference
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The 2019 Monroe County Economic Development Conference will be held February 27-28 at Three Bears Resort in Warrens, WI.
Some of the topics featured at the conference include:
Workforce issues & possible solutions
Creating a "team" atmosphere in the workplace
Leadership leads to successes!
Time & stress management
Apprenticeship, internship, Inspire Program, veterans, disabled & re-entry employee possibilities
Childcare & housing - impacts on businesses & workforce
First impressions - a difference maker for your tourism business
Business spotlights
Marketplace
Networking, networking, networking!
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This Week's Member and Community Events
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21 Lunda Community Center:
Living Fiercely with Cancer. Explore topics such as: Caretaker Care, Nutrition and Fitness with Cancer, Self-Appreciation, and more. Facilitators/ Survivors of this course are Kathleen Clemons and Kaye Henrickson. This will be held the third Thursday of the month from 5:30-7:00pm in the Hub.
22 High Voltage Entertainment
presents a Karaoke Challenge. The final singing competition event. The Show will start between 8 and 8:30.pm at The Wright Place. Come on out and pick and follow your favorites. Signed up contestants to check in at 7 pm. For More info Contact Dan @ 815-529-4287.
22 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF-Magician Matthew Teague
will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
22 Sunset Tavern
is having Notify play starting at 7pm.
22 Ho Chunk Gaming BRF
: Rob Schneider! As seen in The Animal, The Longest Yard, Judge Dredd, 50 First Dates, The Benchwarmers, SNL, Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo and more! Show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $45 each and come with $15 free rewards play coupon.
23 Jackson County Historical Society:
Annual Meeting at the Black River Country Bank and 1:00pm.
23 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF-Magician Matthew Teague
will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
23 Ducks Unlimited Banquet
will be held at Castle Hill Supper Club from 5-8pm. We will be giving a total of 22 guns, a crossbow, 2 kayaks, and a smoker grill. We also have around 80 door prizes. Many different raffles including a kids raffle with a change to win a gift pack to the Mall of America! Many Chinese raffles prizes and much more. Something for everyone! Tickets are at the door, $55 for single, $75 for couple, and $30 for ages 16 and under.
23 Child Care Business Brunch and Learn!
Aspiring business owners are invited to attend a Brunch and Learn facilitated by child care and business experts. Learn how you can earn $35,000-$50,000 or more while staying at home with your own children! The Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center and Child Care Partnership will provide tools, resources and mentorship to any individual who may be interested in providing in-home child care. This will be held at Revolution from 9-10:30am.
23 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF-Stand Band.
Free entertainment performed on the bar stage from 8pm-midnight!
24 Jackson County Lincoln Day Dinner.
Hosted by Republican Party of Jackson County, Wisconsin (RPJC) and Skyline Golf Course. 4 to 8 pm. Feature Speakers are Pastor Matt Trewhella of Mercyseat.net, State Legislators and local government officials. Meal is a buffet with choice of prime rib or chicken Marsala. 4pm - Social, 5pm - Speakers, 6pm - Dinner, 7pm – Speakers. Evening ends with a live auction and raffle at 8pm. Mail Reservations before Feb. 18th to: Republican Party of Jackson County, WI, PO BOX 355 Black River Falls, WI 54615.
25 Black River Falls Public Library:
Free Group Life Coaching Session with Lori Jayne Carlson at 5:30pm. For more information, visit lorijaynecarlson.com.
26 Black River Falls Public Library:
Dance Story Time at 10:15am.
26 Black River Falls Public Library:
Tech Tuesday at 5:30pm.
26 Lunda Community Center-
Nutrition 101. There is no magic pill! Learn the basic fundamentals of nutrition from 5:30-6:30pm. This is free and open to the public! In the Hub Great Room.
26 Lunda Community Center
- Cardio 101: Learn about Target Heart Rate, Progression, Overload, proper type of cardio based on your foals, age and more! This free event is open to the public and will be held in the Hub Great Room.
26 Lunda Community Center
- Strength 101: Learn about Dynamic vs Absolute Strength, opposing muscle groups, proper weigh training based on your goals, age and more! This event is free and open to the public and will be held in the The Hub Great Room.
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Chamber Member Job Postings
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Three Bears Resort
will be having open interviews for all positions on Saturday, February 23 from Noon until 3:00pm.
Please come with an idea of what your availability is and which department you are interested in.
Western Dairyland:
Finance Director. This position will provide overall direction and leadership in managing the affairs of a complex organization with diverse programming and 140+ employees. As a member of the senior administrative team, the Finance Director is responsible for the financial administration and more. To view the full job listing and to apply, visit
https://www.westerndairyland.org/employment_opportunities.phtml?id=5BEC9016E6
Co-op Credit Union
: Mortgage Loan Processor. This is a full-time position based out of our Black River Falls location. Mortgage Loan Processors are responsible for ensuring efficient processing of documents and completion of various types of mortgage loan packages; both internally and with our growing secondary market lending needs. If you have excellent written communication and listening skills, are accurate and detail oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, this position could be the right fit for you! Secondary market, title, and/or mortgage loan knowledge/experience is preferred but not required. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package. For a full job description, more details, and an application visit:
https://www.coopcu.com/about-us/careers.
Co-Op Credit Union:
Do you attend Black River Falls High School, or know someone who does? If you’re looking for a great opportunity to gain some work experience after school and during breaks, look no further! We are now hiring responsible and motivated Student Member Service Representatives to work part-time at our Black River Falls office locations, as well as Tiger Credit Union (located inside BRFHS). For a full job description, more details, and an application visit:
https://www.coopcu.com/about-us/careers.
Jackson County Parks Department
is now accepting applications for summer employment. These positions will find you working at the beautiful Jackson County Parks! Duties will include but not limited to general grounds maintenance, cleaning of park buildings, lawn mowing, camper registration just to name a few.
Starting wage is $10.27 per hour, with an opportunity to earn an extra $2 per hour for any shifts worked between Friday and Sunday. For more information and to apply visit our Career Opportunity page at
www.co.jackson.wi.us.
Jackson County:
Seasonal Highway Laborers for the 2019 construction year. The primary duty will be traffic control. Other duties may consist of road maintenance, road improvement projects, and provide service related to the State and County Highway Systems. Wage is $13.79 per hour. These are non-benefited, limited term positions that will approximately be May-September. For additional information and to apply, visit the Career Opportunities page at
www.co.jackson.wi.us
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Jackson County:
Children and Family Social Worker I/II. Overall responsibilities focus on the safety and well-being of the clients, along with reunification and permanence. To apply, visit the Career Opportunities page at
www.co.jackson.wi.us
by February 26.
Jackson County:
Eligibility List-LTE and Full-Time Deputy Sheriff. This position is sworn with arrest powers and requires either an applicant to have an Associated Degree or a minimum of 60 college credits in Criminal Justice or related field, a valid Wisconsin Law Enforcement Officer Certification or to be certifiable upon hire. Wage is $17.08-$21.35 per hour. LTE position is non-benefited. Full time position starts at $22.88 per hour and includes an excellent County benefit and State retirement package. For additional information and to apply, visit the Career Opportunities page at
www.co.jackson.wi.us
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School District of Black River Falls:
Secretary 1 (School Year) at Red Creek Elementary School. This is a school year position, 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. The starting wage is $14.53 per hour and benefits are available. Applicants can view position detail and apply under "Support Staff" on the WECAN website, or stop at the Black River Falls School District Office at 301 N. Fourth Street for an application. The deadline is February 25, 2019 at 4:00pm.
Black River Memorial Hospital:
Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Social Worker, Housekeeper. Visit the job openings page at
www.brmh.net
for more details and to apply.
Atrium Post Acute Care
is under new management! Full-Time PM CNA's needed!
Stein Counseling:
Outpatient Therapists, BRF AODA Counselor, Parent Educators in La Crosse, Monroe, Jackson Counties, and In-Home Counselor positions available. To view job descriptions and to apply, visit
https://effectivebehavior.com/about/employment/
Co-op Credit Union:
Do you attend Black River Falls High School, or know someone who does? If you’re looking for a great opportunity to gain some work experience after school and during breaks, look no further! We are now hiring responsible and motivated Student Member Service Representatives to work part-time at our Black River Falls office locations, as well as Tiger Credit Union (located inside BRFHS). For a full job description, more details, and an application visit:
https://www.coopcu.com/about-us/careers
Ripp Distributing Co. Inc.:
Full Time Delivery Driver. Must be in good physical condition. Candidate will be responsible for managing a daily route system which includes sales and delivery of products in an established route area. For more information or to apply, email
rripp@centurytel.net
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Black Creek Lodge:
All positions. Apply in person at S13182 County Road H, Fairchild, Wisconsin 54741.
Aptiv:
Employment Trainer - part time and Community Living Youth Service Associate - part time. Aptiv offers competitive pay, flexible working schedule, retirement option, medical, dental and vision insurance, short and long term disability, continuing education support and a friendly fun environment. To view full job descriptions and to apply, visit
aptiv.applicantpro.com/jobs/
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Comfort Inn
is looking for Housekeepers. Good wages, flexible schedule and sign on bonus! Contact Tamra at 715-284-0888 for more information.
AmericInn
is looking for Housekeepers and Front Desk. Apply in person.
D&S Manufacturing:
We encourage you to explore our current job openings. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at this company, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 715-284-5376 or contact us at
bdolesy@dsmfg.com
Ho-Chunk Nation/Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls:
We have many jobs open weekly; all the jobs within the Ho-Chunk Nation and its Gaming Facilities can be found by going to:
www.ho-chunknation.com/employmen
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Need Employment Assistance?
The Department of Workforce Development
and the
Black River Falls Public Library
are collaborating to offer employment-related services. Contact the Library at 715-284-4112 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
UMOS Transitional Jobs Program
, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, offers subsidized employment opportunities, skills training and support services for qualified people who have difficulty entering and succeeding in the workplace. For referral forms and/or more information, please call 715.299.6334 or email
tj.central@umos.org
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Advertising
Opportunities
Every week the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce sends out a weekly e-newsletter about events, activities and news that reaches almost 5,000 email addresses!
Be a part of this weekly update
with your advertisement for just $25 a week. Email a PDF or JPG of your ad to
chamber@blackrivercountry.net
and let us know which week you'd like us to run it. We will also include it in the monthly e-newsletter at no additional charge. For more information, give us a call at 715-284-4658.
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Pizza Hut- 666 E. State Highway 54 , Black River Falls, WI 54615- Phone: 715-284-4000-
https://pizzahut.com
At Pizza Hut, we don’t just make pizza. We make people happy. Pizza Hut was built on the belief that pizza night should be special, and we carry that belief into everything we do. With more than 60 years of experience under our belts, we understand how to best serve our customers through tried and true service principles: We create food we’re proud to serve and deliver it fast, with a smile.
Hatfield Resort (Formerly Northwoods Resort)- W8215 County Rd J, Merrillan, WI 54754- Phone: 715-333-6600-
https://hatfieldresort.com
We have everything you need to keep you on the 200+ miles of ATV trails in Jackson & Clark Counties. Located at Hatfield Resort are many ATV/UTV amenities like 24 hour gas, washing stations, food, drinks & more!
We provide turnkey event and entertainment services that drive revenue for your business & unique experiences for your customers.
Coulee Tech, Inc. - 1111 Linden Drive, Holmen, WI 54636- Phone: 608-783-8324-
www.coulee.tech/
Coulee Tech, Inc. specializes in giving manufacturers IT support and app development. Service provided in La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Jackson in Action (JIA) is a community coalition that promotes healthy lifestyles for children, their families, and the greater community. To help combat obesity and promote wellness in the Jackson County area, JIA offers events such as The Pace and Pedal
Duathlon
, Hunter Fitness classes, Laces to Leaders, snowshoe events and more. For more information,
www.jacksoninaction.org
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WKBT-TV | Phase 3 Digital – 141 6th Street S, La Crosse, WI 54601- Phone: 608-782-4678-
www.news8000.com/
We are a CBS affiliate providing news and information on live television nearly 27 hours a week as well as a full service digital agency. You can find continuous news updates, programming and on-air and online advertising solutions at
www.News8000.com
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Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Water Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
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