Office Confidential: Help us kick off the new program year for the Women’s Business Network at noon on Sept. 23 at Perkins Bakery & Restaurant in Menominee. Our guest is Shelly Van Vooren, volunteer services manager at Bay Area Medical Center. The topic is confidentiality, “What Happens in the Office Stays in the Office.” Cost is $12 for members; $15 for guests. A light lunch is included in the cost. Reservations are essential. Call 715-735-6681 to sign up.

Last Call! Our annual golf outing is Aug. 31 at Little River Country Club. Call Sandi at 715-735-6681. E-mail us at chambernews@centurytel.net or fax your registration form to us at 715-735-6682. The goody bags are great, the prizes are superior, and the chances to win or excel at your game are excellent. Don’t miss it!

Network at Business after Hours: Our next Business after Hours, the area’s premier networking event, is sponsored by M&I Bank and Schussler’s Supper Club on Sept 21 at 5 p.m. at Schussler’s. Bring a guest; don’t forget your business cards. Call 71735-6681 to reserve your spot.

Dance with the stars! Plans are underway for the chamber foundation’s annual Holiday Charity Ball to benefit the Twin Counties Free Clinic on Dec. 3 at Schussler’s Supper Club in Peshtigo. This year’s theme is “Starry, Starry Night” and we are looking forward to a stellar evening. Our co-chairs are Barb Ambrose, Bay Cities Radio, and Diane Becker, Stephenson National Bank & Trust. Chamber liaison is Holly Meyer, our new marketing and membership coordinator. Watch for more information, or call Holly (715-735-6681) to find out how you can donate or participate.

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Thanks to you…

Tri-City Area United Way funded more 20 programs last year with your donations.  Our community is a better place because of your efforts.

Please help us continue.

Our 2010-2011 campaign begins Sept. 1.  Businesses can participate by enabling employees to give back to the community through payroll deduction. 

Volunteers will deliver campaign kits to larger businesses on September 1, or you are welcome to pick up your campaign kit anytime.  If you did not get a kit but would like one please contact us.  For more information go to www.tricityareaunitedway.com , email rose@tricityareaunitedway.com or phone 715-735-7785.

Labor Day Weekend Art Show

Featuring the work of Ginnie Cappaert, Johanna Axelrod & Diane Whipp

Ginnie Cappaert’s Art & Garden Gallery

W4363 G-12 Road 352

Stephenson