MEMBERSHIP TESTIMONIALS

The Portage County Business Council has a simple strategy — we work hard to maintain the jobs and industries we have, attract new businesses, and work diligently to keep our economy growing.  We believe that the underlying success of many area businesses is our workforce.  We know that to sustain our success, we must groom the next generation of business leaders by providing them an opportunity to develop their skills, network with stakeholders, and grow through community involvement on boards and commissions.

Portage County Business Council — your single point contact for everything you need.  When you call us, we’ll work diligently to make things happen.

 


“The PCBC is a key partner with Mid-State Technical College in expanding workforce training opportunities and solutions for Portage County businesses. One example is a current initiative that brings the users of IT professionals together to assess the regional supply and demand and how to address the gap. Together, MSTC and the Portage County Business Council successfully collaborate to meet critical workforce training and economic needs facing Portage County.”

Steve Smith
Mid-State Technical College — Dean, Stevens Point Campus



“Ellis Stone Construction Company, Inc. has long been a supporter of the Portage County Business Council, and its predecessors, because we believe the PCBC is good for the community.  If one examines what makes Portage County a great place to live, one sees:

  • The natural environment
  • Good jobs 
  • A workforce with a strong work ethic
  • Great schools
  • Wonderful healthcare facilities and providers
  • Many cultural activities

The list could go on.  The PCBC works to keep and improve every one of these assets.  What other single organization could do that?”

Jim Anderson
Ellis Stone — President


"The Stevens Point Area Public School District and the Portage County Business Council have benefited from a strong working relationship over the past years, and we hope this relationship can continue well into the future.  Both organizations understand the importance of the other in providing necessary tools for the success of our local students and economy."

Dr. Steve Johnson
Stevens Point Area Public School District — Superintendent of Schools


“The Portage County Business Council (PCBC) provides a great resource for area businesses and municipalities through the programs and assistance that they offer.  The PCBC’s ongoing involvement in community issues and projects has helped in making Portage County a better place to live and do business in.”

Cliff King
Skyward — CEO


“The Portage County Business Council has been a great source for me to refer new businesses.  For example, they worked with Dieter Gerlach from Germany who later was linked up with local investors to allow Dimensional Technology to locate in Amherst.”

H B "Butch" Pomeroy
International Bank of Amherst — President


"When our company expressed concern about the availability of a talent pool with specific skills, PCBC responded with interest and a willingness to help address the issue for all Portage County employers."

Joe Fritzsche
Sentry Insurance — Vice President, Human Resources