HSHS Sacred Heart hospital celebrated the renovation of the Women and Infants Services area. The rooms are spectacular with birthing tubs, birth slings and Bluetooth connection with an impressive sound system for your listening pleasure. But even more impressive is that all labor, delivery, recovery and post partum happens in one room.
Prevea Health announced six new physicians who will be joining the Prevea Health Family Medicine Residency Program as residents in June 2018. As part of this program, the residents will receive specialized, family medicine training for three years at the program sites in Eau Claire and Augusta. They will work under the supervision of experienced faculty physicians and community preceptors to provide direct medical care to patients. Incoming resident physicians include:
Prevea Health partners with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire to operate the Prevea Health Family Medicine Residency Program. Security Sales & Integration (SSI) presented Per Mar Security Services (permarsecurity.com) the SAMMY Award for Best Website Design at the 23rd Annual SAMMY Awards ceremony. The award ceremony kicked off the electronic security industry’s International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West). The SAMMY Awards recognize installing security integrators, dealers and monitoring providers for their marketing, installation and overall business excellence. A panel of industry experts judged the nearly 130 entries. Mayor Brendan Pratt, City Administrator Mike Golat outline successes, challenges at the Chamber's Eggs & Issues Breakfast A crowd of 120 business and community leaders filled Altoona's new River Prarie Center on Friday, April 20, to hear about the city's remarkable growth, improving qualify of live, and ongoing challenges. Just elected to his second term, Mayor Brendan Pratt kicked off the meeting talking about the challenge of having sufficient affordable housing, which he called "a critical need" if the city is going to have continued success in bringing in new people. With few homes on the market at the lower end of the price scale, he said he plans to take action, including proposing an affordable housing initiative within the next few weeks. On a bright, sunny morning, with the glass walls of the River Prarie Center highlighting its location in that outdoors-oriented setting, City Administrator Mike Golat brought participants up to date on the city's continued growth and business development. He centered his remarks around the "Power of 10," drawn from principles of placemaking that Altoona has used as an active and deliberate part of its economic development efforts. "Reasonable application of regulations" was the first of 11 principles he credited for part of Altoona's record of over-10% growth for three years in a row. He noted that government's attitude can either be, "why we can't do this," or "how can we get something done" while still maintaining the necessity of sound regulations. He said Altoona's attitude is the latter, since, with developers, "there's something else they could be doing with their time and resources." Among new businesses opening in Altoona this year are 44 North Gastropub, Cabin Coffee, Crossfit River Prairie, Physician's Weight Loss, Oral Surgery Associates, and others. The other key principles highlighted by Golat included:
Altoona is promoting it's first P10 Festival [rescheduled to June 16], and Golat told attendees they can look forward to a new series of music-focused outdoor events on Wednesday evenings during the summer. Friday was also timely because the City of Altoona was awarded the Chamber's Community Development Award at the Chamber Annual Meeting the previous Tuesday, April 17. Thanks to our sponsors: The Eggs & Issues Series is a Chamber Business Advocacy event. Advocate level sponsors are Xcel Energy and Miron Construction; Supporter level sponsors are Banbury Place and Eau Claire Energy Cooperative. See more at... Youtube video of the Eggs & Issues presentation Mayor: Altoona needs more homes (Leader Telegram) Rapid growth: That’s what continues to happen in Altoona’s River Prairie (Leader Telegram) Posted by Scott Rogers, Governmental Affairs and Workforce Director, April 23, 2018 At Royal Credit Union, our story is your story! Creating a positive impact in the lives we touch since 1964. Royal Credit Union was made up of just 100 Members when we were organized in April 1964 to serve the employees of Uniroyal and their families. In November of 1972, Royal was granted permission to add other employee groups to its membership; and over the next two years we did just that, bringing 27 new groups into the family. That popularity told us we were ready for a community charter. With more than 190,000 Members today, on the surface we don't really look like we did when we just occupied a small office in a tire plant. But there are many, many things that have remained true from day one. These things are highlighted in our Core Values, which you will find here and posted in each of our offices. More importantly, you will find these Core Values instilled in each of our team members, who make sure to listen to your story and help you in any way they can. As a not-for-profit credit union, we can offer you - and our communities - so much more. Lower loan rates. Higher deposit rates. And tons of community support. Royal Credit Union deposit rates are on the rise again, check out our new rates on certificates! Plus, we have amazing rates on our savings and money market accounts. Want to know how our rates stack up against other financials? Great! Royal’s 12-Month Certificate rate is 1.51% APY* versus 0.50% APY Market Average Certificate Rate in the Chippewa Valley* versus 0.57% APY Market Average Certificate Rate in Minnesota Metro* Royal’s Money Market ($10,000 - $24,999.99) rate is 0.95% APY* versus 0.27% APY Marketing Average Money Market Rate in the Chippewa Valley* versus 0.28% APY Marketing Average Money Market Rate in the Minnesota Metro* Royal’s Savings Account is 0.80% APY* versus 0.15% APY Market Average Certificate Rate in the Chippewa Valley* versus 0.16% APY Market Average Certificate Rate in Minnesota Metro* We think that is something worth smiling about, because for the last several years, rates of returns at many financials have held close to flat. Since 2012, Royal has made a number of moves to not only keep deposit rates high and loan rates low, but also to reduce fees across the board. In that time, Royal has reduced or eliminated nearly 70 fees. Couple that with the top-tier rates on both loans and deposits, and Royal has a value proposition that’s second to none. To us, providing you value is another way we’re living our core values, and doing the right thing for our Members. Not a Member? Learn more and apply online today. About Royal Credit Union: Royal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union proudly serving over 190,000 Members in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Royal is driven by a core ideology which is built on strong purpose and values. You can open an account or apply for a low-rate loan at Royal Credit Union if you live or work in 26 counties in western Wisconsin or 16 counties in Minnesota. Counties served in Wisconsin include Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Barron, Buffalo, Burnett, Chippewa, Clark, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Jackson, Lincoln, Marathon, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Rusk, Sawyer, St. Croix, Taylor, Trempealeau, Washburn, and Wood. Counties served in Minnesota include Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Wabasha, Washington, Winona and Wright. Realtors® in the state of Wisconsin or Minnesota are also eligible to join the credit union. Visit rcu.org or call Royal Credit Union at 800-341-9911 for more information. *APY=Annual Percentage Yield. Rates current as of 4/23/2018. Last changed on 4/14/2018. The above rates are subject to change at any time without notice. Minimum balance of $100 to open certificate and to earn dividends. Dividends calculated daily, compounded and paid monthly. Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. Charges could reduce the earnings on the account. Money market account rate is based on a balance tiered rate account: 0.80% APY for $9,999.99 or less (this rate will go into effect if your account drops below $10,000. Minimum $10,000 initial deposit is required.), 0.95% APY for $10,000 - $24,999.99, 1.06% APY for $25,000 - $99,999.99, 1.11% APY for $100,000 or more. Money Market Limitations: Make minimum withdrawals of $250 or more. Comparison based on data compiled from SNL Financial; current as of 3/5/18. Federally insured by NCUA. What an amazing 104th Annual Meeting! On April 17, 680 attendees celebrated the accomplishments of our 1,215 members. This event was held at UW-Eau Claire Davies Center. The Chamber's leadership was transferred from Board Chair, Tim Benedict, Benedict Refrigeration to Laura Talley, BMO Harris Bank . Pete Farrow, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire served as the emcee. BOARD MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Tim Benedict, Benedict Refrigeration-Board Chair Laura Talley, BMO Harris Bank - Board Chair Elect Terry McHugh, WEAU 13 News- Secretary/Treasurer Dave Johnson, EO Johnson Business Technologies - Past Chair VICE CHAIRS Scott Biederman, Musky Tank Mark Faanes, Wipfli Paul Kohler, Charter Bank Jerry Shea, Market & Johnson BOARD MEMBERS Steve Anderson, Ruder Ware LLSC Jason Craig, Mayo Clinic Health System Ned Donnellan, Donnellan Real Estate Anne Hargrave-Thomas, Oakleaf Surgical Hospital Scott Hoffmann, Wisconsin Independent Network Margo Keys, Chippewa Valley Technical College Nicole Lasker, Lasker Jewelers Paul Madsen, RainMaster Lawn Systems Nick Meyer, Volume One Andy Neborak, Eau Claire Express Baseball Dale Poynter, SDS Architects Daneille Strong, Weld Riley, S.C. Lynn Thompson, Eau Claire Energy Cooperative Jason Vance, Ken Vance Motors Nick White, Live in Eau Claire Amy Wolfe, Trubilt Collision Center MaiVue Xiong, Weld Riley NEW BOARD MEMBERS Aaron Black, EO Johnson Business Technologies Michelle Heinzen, Bremer Bank AWARD WINNERS Small Business of the Year Boxx Sanitation Rainmaster Lawn Systems Woman of Achievement Emily Moore, Feed My People Food Bank Ambassador of the Year Mary Glassbrenner, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire AND Marianne Klinkhammer, Gator Garb Promotions Chamber Volunteer of the Year Jenna Ziegler, Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire Outstanding Young Professional Aaron Black, EO Johnson Business Technologies Public Employee of the Year Gregg Moore, Former Eau Claire County Board Chair Thank you to our Sponsors: CORPORATE SPONSORS Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire - Entertainment & After Party WEAU 13 News - Video Production Northwestern Bank - Printing MAJOR SPONSORS Bauman Associates Ltd. Charter Bank Eau Claire Eau Claire Press Company Edward Jones EO Johnson Business Technologies HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's hospitals Market & Johnson, Inc. Marshfield Clinic Prevea Health Royal Credit Union Wells Fargo Xcel Energy AWARD SPONSORS Rhom Construction - Ambassador of the Year Royal Credit Union - Chamber Volunteer of the Year Northwestern Bank - Community Development Market & Johnson, Inc. - Outstanding Young Professional B-Framed Galleries - Public Employee of the Year Small Business of the Year - Charter Bank & Wipfli LLP Woman of Achievement - HSHS Sacred Heart & St. Joseph's hospitals, Ken Vance Motors, and McDonough Manufacturing Company UNDERWRITING SPONSORS Festival Foods & Badger Liquor- wine Brent Douglas Flowers - table centerpieces BMO Harris Bank - parking shuttle Student Transit - for providing the buses UW-Eau Claire Foundation - Music as you arrived by the Robert Baca Quartet RCU Business Loans And Services - Reception Ruder Ware - Hors d’oeuvres TABLE SPONSORS Associated Bank Ayres Associates Baird Cascades Tissue Group CCFBank Chippewa Valley Technical College Commonweal Development Corporation Eau Claire Energy Cooperative Gator Garb Promotions Huebsch Services Mayo Clinic Health System McDonough Manufacturing Company Miron Construction Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C. U.S. Bank Weld Riley, S.C. WESTconsin Credit Union Wipfli LLP Woods and Water Realty WQOW TV 18 DOOR PRIZES Eau Claire Energy Cooperative and Lasker Jewelers - $1000 Shopping spree with Chamber Buy Local Bucks. $1000 Value Winner: Josh Boxx, Boxx Sanitation Rhom Construction & Skywest Airlines (United)—A weekend in Chicago with two round trip airline tickets and a $700 Visa Card. $1200 Value Winner: Brianne Markin, Beaver Creek Reserve GRAND PRIZE Williams Diamond Center & Bourget Law/IntellectualGems Custom Teva designed pendant holding a 1.54 Kunzite surrounded by a halo of champagne diamonds . Retail: $1,832 Winner: Barb Oas, Royal Credit Union Stepanie Shreve, CJC Company won $25 in Chamber Buy Local Bucks for taking the most photos via our new Grouve App. The Eau Claire Chamber staff enjoyed starring in this introduction video for the emcee. Our thanks to Chelsea Seckora, graphic designer for filming and editing. The Northwestern Bank Board of Directors announced the recent promotions of Melissa ‘Missy’ Grill and Cindy Boggess. Both employees were promoted to officers of the bank, with Grill being added to the Senior Management Team and title of vice president and Boggess to assistant vice president. Grill earned degrees in both accounting and business administration from Chippewa Valley Technical College and Lakeland College. Boggess has been employed within a variety of roles within the banking industry for the past 13 years after graduating from UW-River Falls where she studied marketing communications.
Library volunteer Karen Overhulser was recognized for her outstanding service to the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library at the recent Friends of the Library annual meeting on Saturday, April 14. Overhulser received the library’s Distinguished Service Award, which honors generosity of time and spirit and extraordinary contributions to a library-related issue. She has served with distinction as a library volunteer for over five years. She has worked to secure significant grant support for the “Give a Kid a Book” program, which distributes books to children in the community who might not otherwise have books to call their own. Za 51 Pizzeria is now open in the River Prairie area of Altoona. A Grand Opening celebration is taking place the week of April 16. Za 51 is the sister restaurant to Draganetti's Ristorante & Taverna Grill. The restaurant and bar feature an open concept, specializing in homemade pizza and an outdoor patio. Read more about the restaurant and menu at https://www.za51.com/.
Adam Mohr, CRPC®, APMA®, CLTC®, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Altoona, was named to the list of top 30 “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes Magazine. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by over 11,000 of the nation’s most productive advisors. Mohr was nominated by the executive leadership team at the Ameriprise Financial headquarters in Minneapolis and chosen based on assets under management, industry experience, regulatory and compliance record, and revenue produced over a three-year period. Mohr is part of River Prairie Wealth Partners, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Mohr graduated from UW—Eau Claire with a degree in finance.
At WESTconsin Credit Union recent 78th Annual Membership Meeting, Dave Maves and Rita Lunderville were re-elected to the Board for another three-year term. The following individuals have been elected as Board Officers: Chairperson – Dave Maves; Vice Chairperson – Jerry Wolf; Secretary – Colleen Mensing and Treasurer – Rita Lunderville. Additional Board members include Lynn Brantner, Dale Dahlke, and Todd Leipnitz. Mike Krach has joined The Alliance® as business development manager. The Alliance is an employer-owned not-for-profit cooperative of more than 240 self-funded employers and not-for-profit insurance trusts. In this role, Krach will be responsible for bringing new employer members into The Alliance by managing the distribution channel and through direct sales efforts. Krach comes to The Alliance from Valley Health Services in Davenport, Iowa where he was the chief operations officer and senior vice president of sales and marketing. In this role, he developed and led the execution of business development, sales and marketing strategies to support the growth of the areas health plans. Earlier he served as the vice president of business development for Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. Krach holds his MBA from St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa and a masters in counseling from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point.
Kurt Schauss has joined the Woita & Associates team as an independent financial advisor and serves clients from the Altoona office. He is a recent graduate of Chippewa Valley Technical College with an associate degree in business management. Schauss is licensed in life, health, property and casualty insurance and has passed the securities exams to become an independent financial advisor. During college, he started a small business, Silver Eagle Financial, that provided a blog and eBooks for young adults to provide education on personal finance. Internationally known Mayo Clinic physician-scientist and UW-Eau Claire alumnus, Timothy J. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the director of Research and Innovation for Mayo Clinic Health System in northwest Wisconsin. The newly created position will support collaboration between Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic Health System. Nelson’s role of director of Research and Innovation will be multifaceted. He will be charged with developing a cutting-edge research program for the northwest Wisconsin region of Mayo Clinic Health System, focused on expanding clinical trials and research and fostering greater research opportunities for UW-Eau Claire students and faculty. Nelson, a native of Osseo, is renowned for his pioneering research involving cardiovascular regeneration using bioengineered stem cells. Nelson is board-certified in internal medicine. He serves as director of the Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, is the medical director of the Regenerative Medicine Consult Service of the William J. von Liebig Transplant Center and is an associate professor of medicine and pharmacology for the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Rochester. He also serves as a grant application reviewer for the National Institutes of Health. HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine recently received the Center of Distinction award and the Robert A. Warriner III Center of Excellence award for 2017 from Healogics, the nation’s largest wound care management company. The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire received recognition for outstanding clinical outcomes for 12 consecutive months, including patient satisfaction higher than 92 percent, and a wound healing rate of at least 91 percent within 30 median days to heal. The hospital’s centers offer highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds that have not healed in a reasonable amount of time. Advanced treatments include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, bio-engineered skin substitutes, biological and biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies. |
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