Join us for the 2nd annual Central Wisconsin Developer Tour in June of 2023!
This year's event will be hosted on June 27th and 28th.
FEATURED COMMUNITY - WOOD COUNTY
This event brings economic partners, developers, municipalities, and non-profit organizations together to attract real estate developers, site selection consultants, and other decision-makers from throughout Wisconsin and surrounding states for an in-person tour of the region. The tour will begin with an evening welcome and networking event, continue the following day with tours of selected sites, and culminate in a debriefing event the same evening or the following morning.
Event Details
Participants will drive themselves to each location. The van provided by Centergy has limited seating and will only transport developers and community hosts.
Event Details
TUESDAY
All participants can meet at the Welcome Luncheon at The Clubhaus is located at 1213 S Central Ave, Marshfield, Wisconsin.
The Welcome Lunch begins at 11:00 AM. The lunch will feature a mashed potato bar. Beverages are on your own.
Once lunch concludes, the group will head to the first business tour. Please note that due to the group size, we may split into multiple groups.
After the business and development tours end at 4:00 PM, the group will reconvene at 4:45 PM for the downtown walking tour.
Dinner will be at Hop & Grape: Featuring live music, appetizers, Flatbreads, and wine tastings!
WEDNESDAY
The group will meet in the Lobby at 8:15 AM. We will not be returning to the Marshfield Area. ALL attendees will need to drive to the YMCA in Wisconsin Rapids. Centergy will shuttle the developers to the driving locations.
After the walking tour, lunch will be hosted at the Aquatic Center. This lunch will include a taco buffet and open conversation. Once lunch concludes, the group will head to the first business tour. Please note that due to the group size, we may split into multiple groups.
The driving tour will include driving past the available properties on our return to downtown Wisconsin Rapids. The end of the vent will include a wrap-up and feedback from developers.
DEVELOPERS ONLY - After the last session ends, the group will head to Stevens Point for the U.S. Senior Open. Individuals will drive themselves. Please use general parking. Parking is off-property with a shuttle service. The shuttle will be dropping you off at Gate 1 from the General Parking Lot. Tickets are accessed through the USGA Mobile App. We do not have extra tickets at this time.
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel Marshfield, 2700 S Central Avenue, Marshfield - Parking is available on the property for no charge.
(Guest Rooms are paid for by Centergy for developers ONLY. Guests will need a credit card at the time of check-in for incidentals.)
Attire
Please dress comfortably, business casual. Close-toe shoes are required for Business Tours. We will be walking more than driving.
Dates and Locations
Marshfield June 27th, 10:15 AM to 8:00 PM
Wisconsin Rapids June 28th, 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM
AGENDA
6/27 (“Marshfield Day”)
10:15 am - 10:30am
Arrive & park at Hotel Marshfield
(2700 S Central Avenue, Marshfield) Parking is available on the property for no charge.
10:45 am
Meet in Hotel Marshfield lobby for pick up
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Welcome Lunch & Simulation Activity
The ClubHaus (1213 S Central Ave, Marshfield, WI)
1:15 pm - 2:15 pm
Business Tour: Nasonville Dairy
(10898 US-10, Marshfield)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Business Tour: Packaging Corporation of America
Marshfield Full-Line Plant (2601 S Galvin Ave, Marshfield)
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Business Park Tour: Yellowstone Business Park
(Walking distance from Business Tour Location)
4:00 pm
Hotel check-in and downtime
4:45 pm
Meet in the hotel lobby
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Walking Downtown Tour: Wenzel Family Plaza, MoJo’s, and Dave’s Guitar
(Everett Roehl Public Library - 105 South Maple St. to Second Street Corridor)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dining, Networking, and Live Entertainment
Hop & Grape (205 W Upham St, Marshfield, WI)
6/28 (“Wisconsin Rapids Day”)
7:30 am - 7:45 am
Hotel check-out
7:45 am - 8:15 am
Breakfast at Hotel Marshfield
8:15 am
Meet in Lobby and depart the hotel to the South Wood County YMCA
(601 W Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids)
8:45 am
Arrive & park vehicles at the YMCA
9:00 am - 11:15 am
Walking Downtown Tour: Tribune Block, Triangle Property, East Town Plaza, and Witter Park
11:30 am-1:00 pm
Lunch & Panel DiscussionWisconsin Rapids Aquatics Center
Driving Tour: East Commerce Center, Woodlands Business Park, & WWLC Parcels
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wrap-up / Farewell
3:00 pm - Optional Participation for the U.S. Senior Golf Open in Stevens Point DEVELOPERS ONLY
Planning committee:
Manny Vasquez, Pfefferle Companies
Jennifer Guerndt, The Samuels Group
Maureen Carlson, Greenfire Management Services
Kimm Weber, MCDEVCO
Joe Shurchardt, J.H. Findorff
Thank you host communities!
For additional questions please contact info@centergy.net or call 608-547-5012
Hosts:
Kyle Kearns, City of Wisconsin Rapids
Staci Kivi. Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce
Karen Olson, Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Denise Sonnemann, Marshfield Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Josh Miller, on behalf of the City of Marshfield
Date & Time
Jun 27, 2023 8:00 AM - Jun 28, 2023 3:00 PM
Venue Details
Hotel Marshfield
2700 South Central Avenue Marshfield, Wisconsin 54449
Centergy
Centergy, Inc. is a 501(c)4 nonprofit regional marketing and economic development organization. Our purpose is to foster collaboration among private and public-sector leaders throughout the five counties of central Wisconsin that make up the Centergy Region: Adams, Lincoln, Marathon, Portage, and Wood Counties.
The Centergy brand provides an effective way to leverage the collective economic power of the region’s five counties. It allows us to unite the region’s efforts in talent attraction and development, regional brand development, business development, and promoting innovation and entrepreneurship within the business community.
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