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Friday, September 16, 2005 4:12 PM CDT
M&I Bank collecting food for Salvation Army
Employees at the Chippewa Falls office of M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank (M&I Bank) will be collecting food for the Salvation Army as part of M&I Community Day, a nationwide mobilization of M&I employees to benefit the communities in which they work.
The collection of non-perishable food items will run through Tuesday at the M&I Bank at 411 N. Bridge Street, Chippewa Falls. Bank customers and employees as well as the general public are invited to make donations in the bank lobby during regular banking hours.
According to Amanda Pickl, caseworker, Salvation Army, The Chippewa Falls Area Salvation Army provides food to 400 families a month - approximately 1,200 individuals.
"The local Salvation Army office only receives food donations from two area food drives - the Postal Food Drive in May and the School Food Drive in November," said Pickl. "The food from the May drive, supplies us with food until mid-July. From August until November we are basically out of food. We do receive donations from area churches, but it during this time that we really rely on the community for donations."
WITC offers activity professional course
A basic course for the activity professional will be offered by WITC this fall. The course will be available via instructional television at Bloomer High School, WITC Rice Lake, WITC New Richmond and North Central Technical College Wausau. Activity Professionals are committed to promoting quality of life experiences for all persons, but especially for the elderly.
Class meets on Mondays, from 4:30-8:30 p.m., beginning Sept. 26. Individuals who meet the requirements of this 120-hour training will be qualified to work as activity professionals in long-term care facilities (nursing homes and assisted living) as well as other settings. A 90-hour work experience practicum is also offered. The work experience reinforces topics being studied in the classroom course.
Instructor for the course is Karren Gunderlach, program specialist for the Alzheimer's Association. The program is approved by the State of Wisconsin DHFS.
Call WITC-Rice Lake Continuing Education at 1-800-243-9482, extension 5230 for registration information.
Espeseths purchase Albrecht's Cheese
Wendy and Tony Espeseth, owners of Fish Window Cleaning, have announced the purchase of Albrecht's Cheese in Holcombe. Albrecht's Cheese has a tradition of offering the best Wisconsin cheeses, made in Western Wisconsin. Fresh cheese curds, packaged-to-order cheeses, cheese trays and gift boxes are house specialties. The store also offers ice cream, deli meats, and a variety of groceries.
Over time the business will be adding a variety of additional merchandise to the store. Current plans include a larger selection of beer and liquor, pre-sliced meats and cheeses, a new website, and expansion of mail order cheese boxes. Wendy will oversee the day to day operations of the store.
QuickBooks accounting workshops offered
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Small Business Development Center and Office of Continuing Education offer two QuickBooks hands-on workshops for small businesses beginning Oct. 7.
QuickBooks Accounting Basics is a two-morning workshop that runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Oct. 7 and Oct. 14. Participants will learn software setup; basic accounting tasks; and how to use accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions. Using QuickBooks Effectively is an advanced class for those who have completed QuickBooks Accounting Basics or have experience with the software. It will be held on Oct. 28, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, and will focus on special features, tips, and optimizing practices. Sessions are held in the Cargill Computer Lab, Schneider Hall, on the UW-Eau Claire campus.
The workshops are taught by Jim Mattson, an accountant and computer consultant with Bauman Associates in Eau Claire. Mattson has more than fifteen years of experience helping small businesses develop efficient and effective accounting systems.
Workshop prices, per person, are: $149 for QuickBooks Accounting Basics (two morning sessions) and $75 for Using QuickBooks Effectively. A discount is available for attending both workshops.
Register by calling UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education at 715-836-3636 or toll free 1-866-UWEC4CE. You may also register on-line at http://www.uwec.edu/CE/reg.htm.
St. Joe's names Giles, Elliot to key posts
Barbara (Bobbi) Giles has been named director of development at St. Joseph's Hospital. Most recently, Giles was the financial development director of the Chippewa Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. She is the treasurer of Chippewa Valley Fundraising Professionals and president-elect of the Junior League of Eau Claire.
Roger Elliot has been named as coordinator of plant services at St. Joseph's Hospital, Chippewa Falls. Prior to joining St. Joseph's, he was the manager of maintenance services at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He has over 35 years of experience in both community-based and Catholic-sponsored facilities, and is a member of the Wisconsin Healthcare Engineering Association.
Anderson, Haas joing Mid States Development
Mid States Development, Inc. recently filled two new positions.
Amanda Anderson will be specializing in marketing at Mid States Development. She is a 2005 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where she obtained a BBA in Management-Entrepreneurship and Marketing minor. Past work experience includes Heartland Aviation, and the City of Eau Claire Economic Development Department. Benny Haas recently joined the staff as a commercial real estate specialist. He brings with him experience as a real estate investor and manager, former restaurant manager of Green Mill, and business owner of Benny HaHa's art supply store.
Seminar offers update on wage, hour law
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's Small Business Development Center and the Office of Continuing Education offer Wage & Hour Law 2005 Update to help businesses sort through the rules and revisions. Steve Weld, president of Weld, Riley, Prenn & Ricci, S.C. in Eau Claire will instruct the course.
The seminar is on Oct. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Plaza Hotel & Suites, Eau Claire. The fee to attend is $79 per person which includes instruction, materials, and refreshments. Participants will learn the latest differences between salaried and hourly employees, tests for identifying exempt employees, employer record keeping requirements, and much more. To reserve a seat at this event, call UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education at 715-836-3636 or toll free 1-866-UWEC4CE. You may also register on-line at http://www.uwec.edu/CE/reg.htm.
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