What's Going on in Jackson County November 15, 2018

Special Announcements
KOA of Hixton  has availability for their 2 room and 1 room cabins for Thanksgiving Weekend, November 23. Call them at 715-963-2508 to make a reservation!

Western Dairyland Connects project provides individuals in rural Buffalo, Trempealeau, Eau Claire, Jackson, Pepin, Chippewa and Dunn Counties with long-term access to HP laptops and mobile hotspots from Verizon at no cost. For more information or to request one, go to www.SuccessfulBusiness.org or email karman.briggs@wdeoc.org.

Three Bears Resort holiday gift certificate special! Only $99.95 per certificate (up to 60% savings!) which includes one night overnight stay in a double queen room and up to four waterpark passes. Available through November 30 OR until gift certificates are gone.

Three Bears Resort: enjoy a fabulous fall getaway! Resort special weekend rates start at $109.95 with promo code: TB8184. Get 35% off all villas with promo code: TB9109. Call 608-378-2500 to make a reservation, be sure to tell them the code! Offer valid through December 2, 2018.
Business After 5
2019 Business After 5

Call our office at 715-284-4658 to schedule your Business After 5. We have openings in 2019! This is a great networking opportunity. Join fellow chamber members for an evening of drinks, food and door prizes!


Chamber Member Job Postings
Black River Falls Public Library: Library Assistant Position. To view a complete job description, visit www.blackriverfallslibrary.org. Email letter of application, resume and 3 references to Tammy Peasely at t.peasley@wrlsweb.org.

The Print Shop: Finishing Equipment Operator. Resumes can be mailed or email to mindy@theprintshopbrf.com.

Banner Journal : Reporter/Photographer, Full Time. Send resumes to kathy@bannerjournal.com or to News Publishing Company, Attn: Personnel, 409 E Main Street, BRF.

Childrens Learning Village Montessori Academy: Teachers, Substitute Teachers, and Teachers Aides. Stop in to pick up an application.

Lunda Construction: Risk Coordinator. Full job description and application packet may be picked up at 620 Gebhardt Road, BRF or requested via email from vjagodzinski@lundaconstruction.com.

Pine View Care Center : CNA's and professional Licensed Nursing Team. Apply in person or fax a resume to 715-284-1502.

Stein Counseling: Office Assistant (BRF), Outpatient Therapists, AODA Counselor (BRF), Parent Educations Lacrosse, Monroe and Jackson Counties. To view job descriptions and to apply, visit https://effectivebehavior.com/about/employment/

The Wright Place Saloon B reakfast Cooks. Apply in person, or if you have an application on file, call 715-670-0004

Black River Memorial Hospital : Physical Therapist.

Aptiv : Employment Trainer - Part Time and Community Living - Youth Service Associate - Part Time. We offer 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/.

Comfort Inn: Housekeeper. Good wages, flexible schedule and sign on bonus! Contact them for more information.

AmericInn Housekeeping and Front Desk. Apply in person.

Black Creek Lodge All positions. Apply in person.

Co-Op Credit Union Part-Time Member Service Representative for Black River Falls and Onalaska. To apply visit https://www.coopcu.com/about-us/careers .

Stein Counseling Outpatient Therapists, BRF AODA Counselor, Transcriptions, Parent Educators La Crosse, Monroe, Jackson Counties, and In-Home Counselor positions available. To view job descriptions and to apply, visit https://effectivebehavior.com/about/employment/

Regal BRF New Higher Wages and Competitive Benefits!  Apply in person or online at https://www.regalbeloit.com/About-Regal/Careers .

Department of Corrections- Jackson County View job openings and apply at  http://wisc.jobs/public/index.asp .

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/employment

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.
Jackson County ATV/UTV Trails

Trails will re-open for the winter riding season on December 15.
Weather permitting.


 Visit the Chamber office to pick up an ATV trail map, Snowmobile map or call us and we will send one to you!
This Weeks Member Events
NOVEMBER

15           Black River Memorial Hospital: B-Home Services and Supplies Open House. Join this event from 830am-6pm at the BHome Building, 311 County Highway A.
15           Black River Memorial Hospital: Partners Holiday Tea. Enjoy handcrafted items from local artists, a tea table, bake sale, raffles, gift shop, and much more from 930am-3pm at the Hospital. Santa will make an arrival at 11AM!
15           Lunda Community Center 8th Annual Holiday One Stop Shop . Come Support Local Business Men & Women and Project Christmas all while getting some Christmas shopping done!!!  4:30 PM – 8 PM
15           Jackson County Human Society- Paw-ty at the Wright Place! We will need volunteers to gather silent auction items. Contact Brad Dobbs at 608-789-6228 if interested. Will also need help with set up and tear down!
16           Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls: John Michael Montgomery Band will perform at 7pm in the Bingo Hall. Tickets are $60 with a $15 rewards play.
16           Black River Falls Public Library: Story Time at 1015am. Community Playgroup Follows.
16           Jackson County Humane Society: K9 Chicken Q at Theisen’s. This event will benefit the Jackson County K9 Unit. Please support their event by purchasing tickets from Brad Dobbs of the Sheriff’s Department.
16           Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls: Matthew Teague will be at the casino from 4-7pm.
17-18      The Wright Place: Deer Camp Breakfast Buffet. $10.99 all you can eat or $7.99 for one trip. Starting at 4am to 11am.
17           Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls: Matthew Teague will be at the casino from 4-7pm.
17           Black Creek Lodge: 5 th Annual Ladies Shop Day from 1-4pm. Contact Black Creek Lodge for more information.
17           Jackson County WINTER Farms Market! The indoor market will be the Lunda Center Field House. The hours will be 10am-1pm and will offer a variety of baked goods, soaps, craft items, jellies, pickles, salsa, meat, cheese, and seasonal product will be available as well.
17           Sand Creek Brewing Company: Deer Hunter Widow’s Shopping Extravaganza! If you’re alone while others are out hunting and looking for some craft or home business goodies then stop in and check out what’s for sale for your holiday needs! Make sure to register for door prizes too! 9am-2pm.
17           Jackson County Humane Society Fundraising: Merrilan Widow’s fair. For more information contact Brad at 608-789-6228.
17           Saturday Sampler at Lunda Community Center. FREE event for all. Start your morning by having a blast sampling classes! Each class demo is 15 minutes long - appropriate for ALL levels!! This is for FUN! No pressure to be a fitness star and no pressure to have ever tried a class in the past! Hope to see you there! Zumba - 8:00am, DrumCore - 8:15am, Butts N' Guts - 8:30am, Step - 8:45am, PiYo - 9:00am, Yoga - 9:15am,
Refreshments provided!
17           Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls: Kalliah & BlackWater will on the Casino Stage from 8-midnight.
18           Rainbow Rock REIKI: 3 rd Annual Widows Sales! Great deals, prizes, and fun from 10am-5pm at the Wellness Center.
19-31      Purpose Financial Hosts Annual Clothing Drive for Local Communities. During the drive, we will be collecting supplies for the Jackson County Department of Human Services including new and gently used coats, jackets, and other winter related clothing items. Everyone in the community is invited to join the Purpose Financial’s Clothing Drive lunch that will take place on December 14 from 11am-2pm at the Purpose Financial in BRF. This event will include pizza from Pizza Hut and Rosario’s as well as chips and refreshments.
19           Black River Falls Public Library: Deck the Shelves with the Friends of the Library at 330pm. Public invited to participate in decorating the library for the holidays!
19           Black River Falls Public Library: Friends of the Library meeting at 530pm. New Members Welcome!
20           Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls: The Gators will be on the Casino Stage from 8-12pm.
20           Black River Falls Public Library: Sand Pillow Head Start Story Time at 11am.
20           Lunda Community Center: Parents Night out! Children ages 3-12 (must be potty trained!) can come enjoy Pizza Hut, Games, Arts/Crafts, movies and FUN! Sign up online or at the front desk.
20           Black River Falls Public Library: Library Board Meeting at 4pm.
21           Ho Chunk Gaming Black River Falls: Taylor Williamson (AGT) Comedy. Cost is $10 with $10 in Rewards Play. This will be in the Bingo Hall at 7pm.
Educational Opportunities
Goody Bag Items Needed! 

Throughout  the year we put together gift bags for races, new teachers, hockey events and other requests. We are asking for businesses to donate goody bag items.   If you have pens, magnets, key chains, etc. and 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!
Advertising Opportunities

Every week the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce sends out a weekly e-newsletterabout 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.
New Members
  • Millie J’s – 34 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615 – Phone: 715-284-2034 - http://milliejsbrf.com/ Offering a one-of-a-kind collection of Misses and young women’s clothing. Show off your personal style with brands you won’t find in other stores. Millie J’s, in Black River Falls, WI, is the area’s premier clothing store serving Black River Falls and surrounding areas. We offer clothing, tuxedo rentals, shoes, accessories, local artist jewelry and much more! For your next shopping trip, visit Millie J’s in Black River Falls.

  • Black River Tattoo – 28 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615 – Phone: 715-284-8282 - https://blackrivertattoo.com/home.html Stop in and check Black River Tattoo right on Main Street in Black River Falls, WI. No price quotes via phone or messenger. It is in your best interest when seeking quality tattoos that you stop in, check out the shop and meet the artists.

  • The Wright Place Saloon – 44 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615 – Phone: 715-670-0004 - https://www.facebook.com/thewrightplacesaloon/ The Wright Place Saloon & Grill provides its guests with delicious American style food with a western twist, BIG FLAVOR, great cocktails & lots of fun!

  • Resolute Business Partners, LLC – N5852 Moss Hill Road, Black River Falls, WI – Phone: 715-284-0868 – https://resolutebusinesspartners.com/ Resolute Business Partners is a B2B consulting firm filling outsourced services. In human resources, occupational/industrial safety, employee health and wellness, as well as branding, design and more! Our firm consists of a group of professionals that can offer your business many of those services that the larger corporations have. Resolute Business Partners will analyze your business needs and collaborate to create an action plan optimizing your business performance, compliance and resource utilization. Contact us today to learn how our team can save your business both time and money.


  • North Country Christmas Greens - 1374 Van Buren Street, Black River Falls, WI – 715-284-2000 – Northcountrycg@gmail.com North Country Christmas Greens supplies fresh greenery for the Christmas season; traditional wreaths, garland, centerpieces and specialty wreaths. North Country Christmas Greens has been in business for over 25 years. Located in Black River Falls, WI. Our customers consist of various organizations including school music and Athletic Departments, churches, scout troops and sports organizations. These organizations sell our Christmas greens in order to raise funds for their various expenses and endeavors. Any organization, club or group seeking a profitable fundraiser will absolutely benefit from our program. We also provide Cemeteries with wreaths and greens and Municipalities Holiday greenery with which to decorate their community.

  • Northwood Vet Service - 310 County Highway A, Black River Falls, WI 54615 - Phone: 844-284-8387 - http://northwoodvet.com/



Ho-Chunk Gaming of Black River Falls
Millers Antique & Auction Co
Gross Motors of Black River Falls
Community Dental
Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, 120 N. Water Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615