Historic Patriotism and Investing

By Portage County Business Council

People invest their money for a variety reasons. Investments that allow investors to align their values with their wallets have grown in popularity. Throughout time, people have invested their money for many reasons, including patriotism, by investing in one’s own country or country of heritage.

Volatility Can Present Opportunity

By Portage County Business Council

Knowing that investors generally do not like downside market volatility, we were vigorously calling our clients to see if any were experiencing anxiety or concern and we discussed how their money is invested for the longer term.

Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness

Congress recently changed the rules regarding PPP loan forgiveness. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has prepared an update Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness. 

UW-Stevens Point will offer in-person classes in fall

By Portage County Business Council

UW-Stevens Point campuses will welcome students to its three campuses this fall. Comprehensive plans are being developed to guide the safe return to campus by students, faculty and staff members.

Sentry rated A+ by A.M. Best for 29th year in a row

Sentry has earned an A+ rating with A.M. Best for the 29th year in a row and has also moved up on the Fortune 1000 list.

Which Risk are You Willing to Take?

There are all sorts of risks in our lives. The question is, which risk are you willing to take? By LouAnn Schulfer is co-owner of Schulfer & Associates, LLC Wealth Management.

Mid-State Technical College and UW-Stevens Point collaborate on enhanced transfer opportunities

Mid-State Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point have partnered to help students interested in transferring from Mid-State to UW-Stevens Point for degrees in a growing number of programs.

“Business is a Force for Good” Essay Contest Winners Announced

Wisconsin Business World – a program of WMC Foundation – announced the winners of its 2020 Business is a Force for Good essay contest on Wednesday. One of the winners is from Portage County - Amherst Middle School 8th grader, Aleda. Congratulations to all of the winners!

the Active Voice Digital Magazine

By Portage County Business Council

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Retirement Planning: Like an Equation

By LouAnn Schulfer - Retirement planning is like a giant equation:  there are many inputs to the left of the equal sign that influence the outcome of retirement to the right of the equal sign.