Mid-State Technical College will host its mid-year graduation with an indoor ceremony at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. The event is designed to celebrate all graduating students, their families and invited guests. Nursing graduate Samantha Hanley, Wisconsin Rapids, will deliver the student address. The faculty send-off will be delivered by Kelly Nelson, Nursing instructor and program director. The event will also feature an address from Mid-State’s Board Chairperson Richard
Quality Plus Printing is proud to announce the 3rd annual printing of “A Season of Giving” coloring book. Over 2,000 coloring books are being distributed (free of charge) to local nonprofit organizations and agencies that that help care for children in our community. Due to the generosity of the sponsors of the project, a check of over $4,000 will be given to the United Way of South Wood and Adams Counties to help local nonprofits during the holiday season. The sponsors of this project include: The
Mid-State Technical College has been selected as a top-10 Bellwether Award finalist in the category of Planning, Governance and Finance. The annual award honors innovative community college programs and practices that address critical issues facing community colleges across the country. Mid-State is the only college in Wisconsin to be named a finalist. Bellwether Award Finalist Logo Mid-State’s submission, “Work the Plan: A Scalable Grassroots Campaign to Raise Millions,” details its success in securing
Arborist dual credit students from Auburndale High School recently enjoyed a unique training opportunity at the inaugural Tree Tech event at Mid-State Technical College. The showcase of arboriculture skills and careers was held at the Wisconsin Rapids Campus on Nov. 15. The Tree Tech event included hands-on activities in chainsaw training and wood processing as well as career exploration. Students learned about utilizing urban wood resources and had the opportunity to connect with Mid-State Arborist
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The Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Board and Mid-State Technical College honored Gamber-Johnson Tuesday with the 2024 Futuremaker Partner Award. The award was presented to Gamber-Johnson CEO Gautam Malik at the Nov. 12 WTCS board meeting at Mid-State’s Wayne H. Bushman Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, and Apprenticeship (AMETATM) Center in Stevens Point. The Futuremaker Partner Award is presented four times a year by the WTCS Board to recognize the unique, long-standing
Professional networking organization Women We Admire has named Mid-State Technical College President Dr. Shelly Mondeik to its list of Top Women Leaders of Wisconsin for 2024. The designation marks the second year in a row Mondeik has made the list. Mondeik also accepted the Central Region 2024 Chief Executive Officer (CEO) award from the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) this October. The Central Region is comprised of Minnesota, Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio,
Mid-State Technical College’s Stevens Point campus will now feature “downtown” in its official name. The College formalized the new name, Stevens Point Downtown Campus, with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 7. The event also kicked off the beginning of a year-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of the move to downtown. Mid-State’s campus in Stevens Point moved to the downtown area in 2014 after running out of room at its old Michigan Avenue location. The relocation expanded the campus from
Help Us Make a Difference – Your Donation Will Be Doubled! This holiday season, generosity goes further with Prevail Bank’s Holiday Matching Funds Campaign, running from November 12 to December 6. Each of Prevail Bank’s branches will be collecting donations to benefit a chosen nonprofit, and for every dollar donated, Prevail Bank will match it – up to $1,000 per nonprofit. “Giving back to the communities we serve is at the heart of everything we do,” said Nathan Quinnell, President & CEO of Prevail Bank.
KerberRose is pleased to announce the addition of RDB Accounting and Tax LLC to their Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., location. This agreement is effective as of November 1, 2024, and will include RDB Accounting and Tax LLC’s team members, clients, and assets. The addition of RDB Accounting and Tax LLC will strengthen KerberRose’s presence in Central Wisconsin as a local firm with regional firm capabilities. RDB Accounting and Tax LLC owner, Robert Bohnert, CPA, and accounting assistant, Pam Brooks will
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WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wi — The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters are delighted to announce the eagerly awaited “Hot Stove” event, slated to take place at the Hotel Mead & Conference Center’s Ballroom on January 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. As the clock ticks towards the upcoming baseball season, the Rafters invite fans and community members to join them for an immersive experience, beginning with a lively Cocktail Hour at 6:00 PM with a cash bar. A buffet style dinner generously provided by Kellner Cafe, will
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With the uncertainty of the economy, it is more important than ever to make sure that your small business has a strong online presence. This can be done through website updates, secure PDFs, SEO tactics, and competitive content. Making these changes to your business website can help boost sales and give you peace of mind. The Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is here to help with these simple tips; let's get started.Utilize a Call-to-Action Having a call-to-action on your website encourages visitors
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