What's Going on in Jackson County November 21, 2019
|
|
This is a great networking opportunity. Join fellow Chamber Members at our Holiday Party
for an evening of food, fun and door prizes!
|
|
Remember,
any employee
of a Chamber Business is welcome to attend! We hope to see you there!
|
|
Looking for the Perfect Holiday Gift?
Purchase Chamber Bucks for the Holiday Season!
Chamber Bucks are similar to a gift certificate – but can be used to purchase merchandise, products or services at over 90 Black River Area Chamber of Commerce member businesses.
Chamber Bucks can be purchased in any denomination and anyone can purchase them. Below is a list of members that accept Chamber Bucks. Participating members are also listed on the back of Chamber Bucks.
To purchase Chamber Bucks, stop into our office, give us a call at 715-284-4658 or email us at chamber@blackrivercountry.net.
|
|
Network For Youth is doing a collection of backpacks for homeless. Donna asks that backpacks are unfilled (easier for storage) and supplies grouped in items that fit together. Some ideas of helpful bag fillers include: wet wipes, deodorant, antibacterial hand gel, the little $1 rain ponchos, hand warmers, chap sticks, band aids, Tylenol/Ibuprofen, sanitary items for women, Kleenex packs, tooth brush/paste, socks, and snacks. Also, every Saturday, Donna makes a soup meal that is available all day for those in need of warm meal. She has started using the Bear Paw Soup Mix from the store. If you wish to drop off supplies, you can do so at Network For Youth, 21 S. 2nd Street, BRF.
Lunda Community Center has Winter Golf Specials through December 31. Buy 10 sessions for $150! Must use by June 1, 2020. Receive a three pack of LCC Customized Golf Balls with purchase.
Dilly's Hatfield Resort, Restaurant & C-Store
will be OPEN at 5:00AM for Deer Hunting Opening Weekend.
Arbutus Motel & Cabin's has openings for the 2019 Hunting Season. Give them a call at 715-333-6016 for availability. Tell them you heard it here!
Hixton/Alma Center KOA has openings for the 2019 Hunting Season. Give them a call at 715-964-2508 for more information.
Living Waters Weddings, Retreats & Cabins LLC
has openings for gun hunting season in November! Call them at (715) 797-7937 and mention this announcement to reserve your stay.
The Alpaca General Store: It's that time of year again. The chill of an early fall reminds us that before we know it, winter will be at our doorsteps along with the season for gift giving. Get a jump start on holiday shopping by checking out the unique and warm gifts at our farm store. Our family has raised alpacas since 2006 and the store is located on the farm and showcases the fleece products produced as well as small gift items made on site. We offer yarn, fleece, socks, scarves, and many other handmade items from knitwear and wovens to handmade wood cutting boards. Open seasonally Saturdays in November 10am-4pm up until Christmas. Other times by appointment of chance. Look for the red barn and store located at W12766 County Road P, BRF.
Three Bears Resort
is having an ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIAL. ONLY $99.95 PER CERTIFICATE – VALID IN 2020 (A SAVINGS OF UP TO 60%) Give the gift of Three Bears Resort! Certificate includes one (1) overnight stay in a double queen room and up to four (4) waterpark passes.
ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1st AT 9:00 A.M. (CST) until certificates are gone. Hurry, there are only 500 available! CALL 608-378-2500 TO PURCHASE
Scholarship Opportunity -
The AXA Achievementsm Scholarship provides over $1.4 million in scholarships to young people throughout the nation representing all 50 states, Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Students have the opportunity to receive a $2,500, $10,000 or $25,000 scholarship. In addition, for every student who wins a scholarship, a grant in the amount of $1,000 will be made to the winner’s school.
How to apply
- The 2020 program year is open from September 1, 2019 until December 15, 2019 or until 10,000 applications are received.
- For more information and to apply click here
Applicants to the AXA Achievementsm Scholarship must:
- Be United States citizens or legal residents living or claiming residency in one of the 50 united states, Washington, D.C. or Puerto Rico.
- Be a high school senior applying to college for the fall 2020 semester.
- Demonstrate ambition and self-drive as evidenced by outstanding achievement in school, community or work-related activities.
Todd Anderson
Business: (715) 446-4500
CA Insurance Lic. #0B83324
|
|
Jackson County ATV/UTV Trail Update
|
|
|
|
ALL TRAILS IN JACKSON COUNTY ARE CLOSED!!
.
We hope you continue to enjoy our beautiful trails and visit this wonderful part of Wisconsin. It is always our number one priority to provide a safe and enjoyable experience. Trails will re-open on December 15 for the winter.
Visit the Chamber office to pick up an ATV trail map. You can also call us and we will send one to you!
|
|
Educational Opportunities
|
|
The Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, the Western Dairyland Business Center and the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center present the Business Bookkeeping with QuickBooks®.
This hands-on series is being held
Monday evening on November 25, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N Water St, Black River Falls, WI 54615
. Tuition is $39 for Chamber members and $49 for non-Members. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. Laptops will be available for use during the class or you may bring your own.
Whether you are new to business bookkeeping or just new to the QuickBooks® software, this class will tie it all together. Learn the key financial terms and underlying concepts you need to know, as well as the practical, day-to-day steps to effectively manage your business bookkeeping and track your business growth. Small business owners, independent contractors, freelancers and self-employed individuals are encouraged to attend. In this class, you will learn the nuts and bolts of invoicing, billing, receiving payments, banking transactions and sales receipts. If time permits, we will also discuss how to run business financial reports and what should be in a chart of accounts. Bring your questions!
Class will be taught by Evlyn Carlile. Evlyn has more than 20 years of bookkeeping experience and is the owner of Simple Office Solutions. Simple Office Solutions has been helping Chippewa Valley business owners with everything from answering their bookkeeping questions to giving them monthly or quarterly financial reports since 2004. The basis for all services is getting each business owner set up with a tax-ready bookkeeping system they understand and can use.
Payment can be made online by clicking
here
or by check made payable to Western Dairyland EOC Inc, ATTN: Business Center, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire WI 54703.
|
|
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!
|
|
Member and Community Events
|
|
November
1-30 Black River Falls Public Library
will have the BRF Middle School Artwork on Display. Be sure to stop down and view it!
1-30
Lunda Center’s Virtual 5K Run/Walk Series
“Where’s the Turkey?” $5 for members and $7 for non-members – per race of the 3 run series. Sign up for all three in the series and receive an awesome t-shirt and some bragging rights!
15-
Dec
7 The Republican Party of Jackson County
has teamed with No Better Friend Corp. to make the holidays a bit easier for families in Wisconsin. Donate a new, unwrapped toy to the Toys-for-Tots Toy Box located at the Republican Office in Black River Falls on or before the Christkindl Festival on Saturday, December 7th. Toys will be distributed to Wisconsin residents as part of the official Marine Corp. Reserve Toys For Tots program. For additional information, contact Bill Laurent (715) 896-3340
21 Western Technical College
- Lacrosse Campus will host a seminar on Forklift Train the Trainer. This Forklift Train-the-Trainer session focuses on the OSHA forklift regulations 29 CRF 1910.178. It is designed for forklift operators who desire to become trainers. It is also recommended for current forklift trainers and operators to stay current.
21 Western Technical College
, LaCrosse Campus will have a seminar on “Workplace Bullying.” Bullying tactics like yelling, the silent treatment, aggressiveness, extreme criticism, excessive micromanagement, and gossip are costly and unnecessary problems in the workplace. For more information to register, contact Kim at 608-789-6021.
21 Connect-working Event at Skyline Golf
. CourseConnect-working a place for like-minded business professionals to come together to focus on supporting each other, sharing resources & ideas, growing personally & professionally and encouraging each other’s success. We collaborate together - not compete or compare. We aim to build a strong community of supportive business professionals who carry each other through the ups and downs of business ownership. Join us for the very first Connect-working event in Black River Falls! 10 - 11:30 am. Space is limited. Please RSVP here:
https://DiscoveryCallwithJill.as.me/BRFConnectworkingRSVP
21 Black River Memorial Hospital Partners’ Tea
. Join us for the Partners’ Holiday Tea. Raffles, prizes, vendors, Love Lights, holiday items and more. 9:30 am to 3 pm. Santa Visits at 11am. Bring your camera.
21 The 9
th
Annual One Stop Shop
will be held in the Lunda Community Center’s Field House. All proceeds go to Project Christmas!
21 Open House at B-Home Services and Supplies
celebrating National Rural Health Day on Hwy A, Black River Falls. In store sales and prizes, WWIS live remote and Informational booths.
22 3rd Annual Jackson County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit Chicken Q.
Let us take care of making dinner the day before the gun deer season opener. Swing by Theisen's in Black River Falls and grab some famous Rooster Andy's charcoal chicken with all the fixings for $10 a meal. 11 AM – 6 PM. Presale tickets are available now. We WILL sell out! Contact the Sheriff's office to purchase yours today!
22 Black River Falls Public Library:
Story Time at 10:15am.
22 Black River Falls Public Library:
Lego II (For grades 4-6) after school to 4:15pm.
22 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF
-Magician Matthew Teague will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
22 Western Technical College
-LaCrosse, will be hosting a Seminar on “Microsoft Project”. Microsoft Project is a tool used to keep projects within budget and on schedule. Microsoft Project empowers users to structure schedule and monitor projects efficiently and effectively; project tracking is much easier. For more information or to register, contact Kim at 608-789-6021.
23 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF-
Magician Matthew Teague will be on the Casino Floor from 4-7pm!
23 Jackson County “Indoor” Winter Market
will be open from 9am-12pm at the Lunda Community Center (field house entrance).
23 Black Creek Lodge
will have a Ladies Shop Day. Full Important Stuff Stays Boutique and Giveaways all day!
23 Rainbow Rock REIKI:
4
th
Annual Hunter Deer Widow Sale! Door prizes and lots of fun! Stop in at Rainbow Rock REIKI Wellness Center from 9am-4pm.
23 Sand Creek Brewery
will have Beer Tasting from 11-2 in Trempealeau, 11364 Main Street.
23 Ho-Chunk Gaming BRF:
Bear Creek Band will be on the Casino Stage from 8pm-midnight.
25 Black River Falls Public Library:
Lego I (for grades K-3) after school until 4:15pm.
25 The Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, the Western Dairyland Business Center and the Western Wisconsin Women’s Business Center
present the Business Bookkeeping with QuickBooks®. This hands-on series is being held Monday evening on November 25, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N Water St, Black River Falls, WI 54615. Tuition is $39 for Chamber members and $49 for non-Members. Scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals. Laptops will be available for use during the class or you may bring your own. Whether you are new to business bookkeeping or just new to the QuickBooks® software, this class will tie it all together. Learn the key financial terms and underlying concepts you need to know, as well as the practical, day-to-day steps to effectively manage your business bookkeeping and track your business growth. Small business owners, independent contractors, freelancers and self-employed individuals are encouraged to attend. In this class, you will learn the nuts and bolts of invoicing, billing, receiving payments, banking transactions and sales receipts. If time permits, we will also discuss how to run business financial reports and what should be in a chart of accounts. Bring your questions! Payment can be made online with credit card or by check made payable to Western Dairyland EOC Inc, ATTN: Business Center, 418 Wisconsin St, Eau Claire WI 54703.
26 Black River Falls Public Library:
Jackson County Bird Club Meeting will have at 2pm.
26 Black River Falls Public Library:
Tech Tuesday will Cell-Plus at 5:30pm.
27 2nd Annual Thx Giving Eve Bash with High Voltage Entertainment
at the Brickhouse in Neilsville, WI. Come rock Thx Giving Eve, with a night of DJ Music & Karaoke! If you came last year, you know what’s in store and we’re gonna do it again this year!!
27 Black Creek Lodge
will have SUNCATZ Band playing from 7-10pm
|
|
Chamber Member Job Postings
|
|
The Wright Place Saloon: Full-Time and Part-Time Bartenders. Stop in to apply.
Lunda Community Center: Part-Time Janitorial Custodian. Please drop off a Job Application and Resume at our Front Desk or by emailing it to Brianne Massman: bmassman@lundacommunitycenter.com.
Western Dairyland E.O.C.: Hiring a construction worker for residential projects in Eau Claire, Buffalo, Trempealeau, Jackson and Clark Counties. Our two-person crews are based out of Pigeon Falls and visit homes throughout our service area and perform a variety of weatherization services. The standard schedule is four 10-hour days (Monday-Thursday) with the possibility of overtime. Apply online at www.westerndairyland.org/jobs or call 715-985-2391 to request an application. Application deadline is November 29, 2019.
Western Dairyland E.O.C: Is hiring a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide overall direction and leadership in managing the affairs of a complex organizastion with diverse programming, 150+ employees and yearly revenue of approximately $14 million. The CFO is the highest financial position and is a member of the senior administrative team. The CFO reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for the financial administration of the agency. To learn more about this position and to apply, visit www.wdeoc.org. Deadline to apply is December 4, 2019.
Black River Memorial Hospital: Clinic Medical Director, Emergency Room Paramedic, Emergency Room RN (part-time, 35 hours per pay period), Emergency Room RN (full-time, night shift), Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker (part-time, 40 hours per pay period), and Social Worker (full-time, day shift). For full job descriptions and to apply, visit www.brmh.net.
The Mocha Mouse: Part-Time Cooks. Stop in for an application.
Co-op Credit Union:
C
urrently hiring for a variety of Member Service Representative and Member Contact Agent positions in our Black River Falls and Melrose locations. Full time and part-time positions available. If you are great at working with people and are looking to make an impact in the lives of others, CCU could be the right fit for you! For full job descriptions and application instructions visit:
https://www.coopcu.com/about-us/careers
.
Stein Counseling:
Part-Time Peer Support Worker/Specialist, Parent Educators-Lacrosse, Monroe, and Jackson Counties, Outpatient Therapist, Black River Falls Outpatient Counselor, and In-Home Counselor. To view job descriptions and to apply, visit
https://effectivebehavior.com/about/employment/
Black Creek Lodge:
All positions. Apply in person at S13182 County Road H, Fairchild, Wisconsin 54741.
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
t
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.
|
|
2019 Members
Reiki and Reflexology Specialist with services including Bio Scan’s, Foot Reflexology, Holy Fire Reiki and Sacred Childbirth with Reiki.
Providing drywall installation, finishing and repair services.
Cozy Italian Restaurant in the small town of Black River Falls. We serve pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and tons more! Not only do we have a full menu, but also a full bar too. Great for a quiet dinner with the family, or a night out with some friends. We love to see new faces, young & old, families, or just a group of friends.
Your locally owned radio station in Wisconsin's Heartland, 102.3 your home for the greatest hits from the 60's, 70's and 80's. and the home of high school sports in the Trempealeau Valley. Your home for the Packers too.
2020 Members
The Highground Veteran’s Memorial Park & Museum – W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville, WI 54456- Phone: 715-743-4636 -
http://www.thehighground.us
The Highground is a 155 acre Memorial Park that pays tribute to the dead, and honors the survivors, their service, and their sacrifices. It also pays tribute to the people who supported them when they were away and upon their return. The Highground has a Dove Effigy Mound, a Meditation Garden, a developmental forest with 4 miles of hiking trails, and a Museum. We have now added a 300 acre camp just 20 minutes north of The Highground, which will be used to host Veteran Retreats and other Highground events. We continue to pursue our mission of healing and education through added tours, Educational Days, and various expos. We are a 501(c)3 grass-roots effort, with no ongoing federal or state funding. Volunteers and contributors are the Heart of The Highground.
We are a non-profit entity dedicated to preserving the history of the Millston, Township of Knapp, Shamrock and Township of Manchester areas. We are currently housed inside the Millston Community Center and are staffed by Volunteers.
Family Lake home located in Hatfield that sleeps up to 10. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath Lodge is located right on Lake Arbutus and the ATV Trail.
|
|
Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Water Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
