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Profile: Central Wisconsin
Hosted by Mid-State Technical College · EN
Dive into profiles of the entrepreneurs who make central Wisconsin such a great place to live and do business. Join Mid-State Technical College Stevens Point Campus Dean Ben Nusz and Portage County Business Council Executive Director Michael Witte as they take a deep dive into the origin stories of our local innovators and find out what the future holds for this vibrant community we're proud to call home. www.mstc.edu/podcast
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Craig Cook - Fall Line Outfitters
May 4, 202301:00:34Tap to summarizeFor this episode, we will be joined by Craig Cook, owner of Fall Line Outfitters. After many years serving in the military, Craig took on the entrepreneurial task of starting his own business. With big ambitions, Craig has modeled Fall Line after iconic outdoor brands, and he is looking to build upon the history of Stevens Point to create his very own. www.mstc.edu/programswww.portagecountybiz.comwww.createyourcommunity.org/startup-sprintwww.falllineoutfitters.comwww.mstc.edu/podcast
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Fred Hebblewhite - United Way of Portage County
Mar 24, 202300:54:33Tap to summarizeFor this episode, we will be learning more about United Way of Portage County with the new CEO, Fred Hebblewhite. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on the Stevens Point Campus. If you want to be there for the next episode, you can join us on April 11th at 5:30PM in the Community Engagement room. It was great to have an audience for this one, so I hope to see you in the crowd for our next one. Fred is actually a Mid-State alum, graduating from an Auto Body program many years ago. He soon realized that wasn’t his calling, so he went back to school for business and found success in marketing for a regional grocery store. While occasionally standing in the entrance asking customers questions, Fred learned the power of listening to the community. When asked to join the United Way to work in resource development, it was the perfect opportunity for him. He’s now been there for almost 17 years and was recently promoted to lead the organization. Let's hear more of his story and the story of United Way of Portage County with Fred.www.unitedwaypoco.orgmstc.edu/continuing-educationmstc.edu/midterm portagecountybiz.com www.mstc.edu/podcast
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Russ Ehlinger and Craig Shuler - Mission Coffee House
Feb 14, 202300:53:47Tap to summarizeFor this episode, we will be profiling the local and beloved coffee shop, Mission Coffee House, and our guests will be Russ Ehlinger and Craig Shuler. Russ will share the origin story of the Mission Coffee House, and Craig will talk about the newest Mission Coffee House to open up, right here on the Stevens Point Campus. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience on the Stevens Point Campus. If you want to be there for the next episode, you can join us on March 7th at 5:30PM in the Community Engagement room. It was great to have an audience for this one, so I hope to see you in the crowd for our next one. www.missioncoffeehouse.comwww.mstc.edu/midtermwww.mstc.edu/continuing-educationwww.mstc.edu/dei-appliedwww.mstc.edu/locations/stevens-point-campuswww.portagecountybiz.comwww.mstc.edu/podcast
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Jan 31, 202300:01:31Tap to summarizeHello Listener,I know it’s been a while since we’ve posted an episode. I’ve missed you too!Thanks for your patience while we make a few changes with the show. We’ve taken a moment to reevaluate how we connect with all of you to bring these vibrant and inspiring stories about Central Wisconsin. And, we decided to try something a little different for our next episode. We want to invite you all to come participate. That’s right: We will be recording the next show LIVE in front of an audience, on Tuesday, February 7th at 5:30PM on Mid-State’s Stevens Point Campus. It will be the same great show and with the same storytelling format, you’ll just get to hear the conversation before it gets posted. You’ll even have an opportunity to ask questions at the end. Come and engage.For this episode, we will be profiling the local and beloved coffee shop, Mission Coffee House, and our guests will be Russ Ehlinger and Craig Shuler. Russ will share the origin story of Mission, and Craig will talk about the newest Mission Coffee House to open up, right here on the Stevens Point Campus.Once again, we will be in the Community Engagement Room on Tuesday, February 7th at 5:30PM on Mid-State’s Stevens Point Campus. There is no cost and no need to register in advance. I hope to see you all there!www.mstc.edu/podcast
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Amy Eddy and Maurice Rice - Anderson O'Brien Law Firm
Nov 21, 202200:34:30Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit a pair of lawyers from the Anderson O’Brien Law Firm, retired trial attorney Maury Rice and current attorney Amy Eddy. Anderson O’Brien is one of the oldest institutions in our community. Founded in 1886 by attorneys Byron B. and Gilbert L. Park right here in downtown Stevens Point, the firm has a long tradition of providing legal services. While the firm is still downtown, it has grown considerably and offers a diverse array of services. However, you’ll also learn how this firm has served our community beyond legal matters through their commitment to community service and stewardship. www.mstc.edu/podcastwww.mstc.edu/programswww.andlaw.comwww.portagecountybiz.comwww.mstc.edu/podcast
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Sherri Galle-Teske - Humane Society of Portage County
Nov 2, 202200:58:34Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Profile: Central Wisconsin SEASON 3!On this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Sherri Galle-Teske, Executive director of the Humane Society of Portage County. When I first asked Sherri to be on the show, she only wanted to talk about the animals, so that is just what we did. However, when telling the stories of the animals of the Humane Society we were really telling the stories of how they touched our lives in significant and impactful ways. You’ll hear not just of Sherri’s commitment to serving our pets and companions, but also of how she has dedicated herself to serving our community. To tell her story and the story of the animals she serves, here’s Sherri. www.mstc.edu/programswww.courses.mstc.edu (Search: Nonprofit Leadership Institute)www.spcwi.orgwww.portagecountybiz.comwww.mstc.edu/podcast
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Lori Schlueter - Donaldson Company
May 3, 202200:54:18Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Lori Schlueter, Plant Manager of Donaldson Company’s Stevens Point location. Lori has a lifetime of experience in manufacturing. She started off doing assembly work while still a teenager, working alongside her parents and siblings in a plant in southern Minnesota. She kept working in the factory through college on nights, weekends and summers and after graduating, she took a position in the office rather than the assembly floor. Through years of hard work and by taking every opportunity she found, Lori has worked her way up to plant manager of the Stevens Point plant. Lori also takes us back to tell the story of the Donaldson Company, started by Frank Donaldson, back in 1915 that has now grown to a global company with locations in more than 40 countries. They are a world leader in filtration, but chances are, you’ve been impacted by a filter made right here. Whether it’s the equipment paving our roads or the tractors in our fields, the Stevens Point plant makes liquid filters for them all.www.mstc.eduwww.mstc.edu/programsPodcast Class: www.courses.mstc.edu/ www.portagecountybiz.comhttps://www.donaldson.com/en-us/www.mstc.edu/podcast
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Jenny Riggenbach - Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin
Mar 29, 202200:54:24Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Jenny Riggenbach, CEO of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin. Jenny spent most of her youth right here in central Wisconsin, but left for college to earn a degree in Community Education and Engagement. While such studies may seem commonplace now, this was a novel field of study. But what she learned about this new approach to civic engagement and enriching communities through action, shaped her and has allowed her to share this influence with all of us. Since then she worked for numerous community organizations in Milwaukee and Central Wisconsin, landing her recently in a position to lead the Community Foundation. Jenny shares the rich history of her own experience, in addition to providing some insights into the history of the Community Foundation, which is now celebrating its 40th year. This organization provides the avenue for maximizing the effectiveness of philanthropy and connecting donors to the community. To tell her story and the story of the Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin, here’s Jenny. www.mstc.edu/summerwww.mstc.edu/continuing-education/enrichment-classeswww.mstc.edu/programs/Corrections-Community-Advocacywww.portagecountybiz.comwww.cfcwi.orgwww.mstc.edu/podcast
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Kelly Guay and Kathy Johnson - Sunset Point Winery
Mar 15, 202200:50:13Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Kelly Guay, owner of the Sunset Point Winery and her mother, Kathy Johnson, who is also the Tasting Room Manager and Vice President of the Stevens Point Alliance.Now, we all have hobbies, but what happens when your hobby becomes a passion, and that passion starts to consume more than just your free time? This is exactly what happened to Kelly Guay and her husband, Don. They started making wine at home for fun, which led to more wine and more experimentation. At some point, they decided to turn this hobby into a business. But they needed help. Kelly’s mom and dad answered her call for help, and they relocated to Central Wisconsin to help with the construction and operations of the tasting room. Sunset Point Winery is now a fixture of downtown, and Kathy and Kelly have become fixtures of our community. This episode is really a masterclass on how to turn your side hustle into a career and how a family can band together to support a vision. You will be sure to enjoy the story of the Sunset Point Winery with Kelly and Kathy. www.mstc.edu/podcastwww.mstc.edu/programswww.mstc.edu/career-accelerator www.sunsetpointwinery.comwww.portagecountybiz.comwww.mstc.edu/podcast
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Dr. Shelly Mondeik - Mid-State Technical College
Feb 15, 202200:55:04Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Profile, Michael and I visit with Dr. Shelly Mondeik, president of Mid-State Technical College. Right out of high school, Shelly went to technical college, got her degree and took a job as a medical secretary. But through hard work and an eagerness to take every opportunity, she advanced in the organization learning new skills and taking on leadership roles. Fueled by a passion to teach others, she took a position as a technical college instructor. It wasn’t long before she was promoted to Dean and the VP of Learning. Then in 2017 she was welcomed as the president of Mid-State.www.mstc.edu/podcastwww.portagecountybiz.comwww.mstc.edu/programs/leadership-development Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, Pandora or wherever you listen to podcasts!www.mstc.edu/podcast
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