HBA Newsletter
Special Events
May
14 HBA Membership Meeting
12 p.m., at the Holmen
American Legion with guest
speaker Bill Soper from the
YMCA
20 HBA Chicken Q
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the
Holmen Hardware Hank
29 American Legion Sock hop
7:00 – 11:00 p.m. Live music
June
10 18 Holes for Holmen Golf
Tournament
12:00 p.m. start at Drugan’s
Castle Mound. See page 7
for more details.
11 HBA Membership Meeting
12 p.m., at the Holmen
American Legion
29 Holmen After 5
Features in Holmen.
July
9
HBA Membership Meeting
12 p.m., at the Holmen
American Legion
August
13 NO HBA Membership Meeting
14 Kornfest Chicken Que
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Holmen
Village Hall. Plan to attend!
Mark your calendar!
Kornfest is August 14-16.
Holmen Business Association
P.O. Box 163
Holmen, WI 54636
P: 608.386.4136
[email protected]
www.HolmenBusinessAssociation.org
May 2015
Celebrating 2015 HBA Members
We are excited to welcome our newest members:
Alpha Omega Professional Services
Don-Rick Insurance
We currently have 88 members! We encourage you to welcome these new members
by patronizing their businesses. If you know of a business that would be interested
in joining HBA, please invite them to our next Membership Meeting on May 14th.
Upcoming Speakers
Please join us at noon on May 14th at the Holmen American Legion for our monthly
HBA meeting. This month, Bill Soper of the La Crosse Area Family YMCA will
provide an update on the current capital expansion project including YMCA-North,
YMCA-La Crosse, and the Community Teen Center. In June, we welcome a guest
speaker from the Holmen Area Community Center.
Guest Speakers
We are looking for speakers for our July and August meetings. Do you or someone
you know have a topic you would like presented? If you are interested in speaking
at our meetings or know someone who would be a good speaker, please contact us
at [email protected].
Speaker of the Month Recap
Last month our guest speaker was Vicki Markussen with the Chamber of
Commerce, and the topic was “Spotlight on New Business Growth with the
Chamber.” The Chamber of La Crosse began in 1868 and currently has 775
members. They recently purchased the former Associated Bank technology
building, a 20,000 square-foot facility, and secured several tenants including 7
Rivers Alliance, the Charmant Hotel, and Wisconsin Economic Development.
Sharing equipment (copy machines, phone systems and general overhead costs)
provides a cost savings to the tenants as well as the Chamber.
The Business Expo sponsored by the Chamber was revamped to accommodate
different types of businesses by starting with a breakfast for small businesses and
then a lunch for bigger businesses. It was a huge success. An education event was
held last month, and there will be opportunities for sales training, servant
leadership sessions, and access to human resource professionals for small
businesses.
If you have not received the 2015 tag for your membership plaque,
please contact us at [email protected]
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Holmen After 5
29th
Join us on June
at
Features for Holmen After
5 with co-hosts Lisa Kind
(RE/MAX First Choice
Realtor), Erin Hale (DonRick Insurance), Patti
Happel (Holmen Pumping
Service), and Tim Kolek
(Seven Bridges Bank).
Business of the Month
Congratulations to HBA member Ryan Rugroden of Rugroden
Drafting & Design who was chosen as the March Business of
the Month. Email him at [email protected] or visit the
website at www.RugrodenDraftingAndDesign.com. To learn
more about this business, see page 3.
You could be the Business of the Month, just join us for the monthly meeting on
May 14th!
2015 Holmen Area Historical Society Program
Facebook
Have you liked our HBA
Facebook yet? HBA is here
to promote your business.
Please share something
about your business
(specials you are running,
an open house, new
employees). Visit
www.facebook.com/
HolmenBusines
Membership Info
HAHS invites you to attend their monthly meetings which are held the first
Wednesday of each month, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Holmen Village Hall,
unless otherwise noted.
May 6: “Coulee Region Ski Jumping.” Pastor Glenn Borreson will share his
research into the local history of this popular winter pastime. His article, “From
Telemark to Tamarack,” in the Wisconsin Magazine of History won critical
acclaim.
June 3: “Hear Here.” Dr. Ariel Beaujot, History Professor at UW-L, will speak
about this innovative approach to acquiring and presenting public history. Local,
personal stories at key geographic points in the La Crosse downtown become
available to passersby through toll-free numbers on street level signs.
July 1: “My Work, My Memories.” Our story circles have become a popular July
program. Members and guests will share stories and artifacts from their early
work history in the area.
Holmen area business owners
and organizations are invited
to join HBA in promoting the
Holmen community. More
information about the
organization can be found on
our website @
HBA as a Resource:
www.HolmenBusinessAssoci
ation.org
Do you have an upcoming event such as a
6-FOOT TABLES from HBA.
Renew or join HBA: Email us
today or visit the website to
download the application.
Contact Melissa Schultz at 608-386-4136 or [email protected]
If you are interested in
speaking at our meetings,
contact us at
[email protected]
HBA Chicken Qs - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES? Post your employment needs on the HBA website or let us
put it in the newsletter.
GRADUATION
or RETIREMENT party? Rent
May 20, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Holmen Hardware Hank Parking Lot - Pogy’s will be
cooking onsite. Tickets are $8.50 each. Please spread the word to family,
friends, clients/customers. For tickets or to volunteer, contact Melissa Schultz
(608.386.4136 or [email protected]).
August 14, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Holmen Village Hall – More details will follow.
Contact Melissa Schultz (608.386.4136 or [email protected]) to
volunteer.
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Personal Touch Monogramming offers custom embroidery,
printing and heat-applied graphics for a variety of items, from
sports banners and sweatshirts to business jackets to baby
blankets. Basically, if it can be sewn, it can be personalized.
Customers can bring in their own products or order through the
shop.
The business, owned by mother-daughter team Deb
Randall and Kelly Beers, is located at 723 Western Ave., Suite 3
in Holmen. Beers, who is a graphic artist, can digitize an
existing logo or design, or create something original. One-time
and bulk orders are accepted.
Since buying the business located at, in October 2012, Randall and Beers have
set regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday “It’s the
personal touch,” Randall said of what distinguishes their business. “We’re
willing to sit down with anyone.”
Call 608-526-5990 or visit
www.ptmprint.com.
The
business
is
also
on
Facebook
at
www.facebook.com/ptmonogram and promotional products website is
www.ptmprint.espwebsite.com.
I started Rugroden Drafting & Design in August of 2002 to create an independent design & drafting service that
would make the home building process less stressful and more enjoyable for the customer. I feel that if you start
with a complete set of plans and are able to see those plans in a three-dimensional format before any construction is
started, there will be fewer, if any, "surprises" on site for the homeowner and the builder, making the process much
easier for everyone.
I have been designing and drafting homes for over 23 years; being previously employed by local builders gave me the
experience needed to help the customer from the very start. I work with over 25 area builders & developers,
supplying them with quality plans that they can count on.
I take great pride in the plans and satisfied customers that Rugroden Drafting & Design produce, and that is why I put
my name on every plan.
Ryan Rugroden
Rugroden Drafting & Design
403 S. Main St., Suite A
Holmen WI 54636
Ph. 608-526-2990
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.RugrodenDraftingAndDesign.com
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Alpha Omega Professional Services (AOPS) provides administrative and business services to
companies and individuals, specializing in small business and non-profit organizations. They provide
clients with the flexibility they need to complete projects or provide administrative support. Let them
take care of the details so you can focus on what you enjoy!
The AOPS team has over 60 years of combined experience in the areas of administration, project
management, event planning. bookkeeping and secretarial services. Their clients include companies in
the medical, legal, manufacturing, insurance, investigation and financial fields as well as local realtors,
churches and not-for-profit organizations.
Services provided by AOPS include: Secretarial and administrative services including transcription,
writing, proofreading and editing, newsletters and blogs, project management and event planning,
bookkeeping and payroll, database management, and organizing assistance. Visit their website at
www.AOPS7R.com. Contact Melissa Schultz, AOPS president, at 608-386-4136 or [email protected].
Don-Rick Insurance, established in 1970, is an independent insurance agency representing a
carefully selected group of financially sound, reputable insurance companies. We are able to
carefully select an insurance company that best fits the individual needs of our clients. By
representing several carriers, we provide you with options that others can’t.
Erin Hale has been in the insurance business for more than 20 years. In 2013, she joined the DonRick team and opened the Holmen branch. She provides all lines of personal, commercial and life
insurance. As a mother of two teenage boys, she is kept busy with their activities in show choir,
tennis, and hunting. In addition, they enjoy the outdoors with camping and snowmobiling.
Contact Erin today at 608-399-3003 xt 130 or [email protected].
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Holmen Area Foundation Community Breakfast
By Pat McKnight
Holmen residents Len and Sandy Beranek have served
their community more than pizza. The former owners
of the Pizza Corral were recognized for their years of
service to the community at the Holmen Area
Foundation’s 10th annual Community Breakfast. The
Beraneks were presented the 2015 Fred Frick Servant
Leadership Award at the April 23 breakfast held at the
Holland Town Hall.
Before retiring, the Beraneks were the long-time
owners and operators of the Pizza Corral in Holmen as
well as other business ventures. “These days, they call
themselves retired, but while they may be retired from
the responsibility of business, both are far from retired
from giving to this community,” said Mary Lin
Wershofen, announcing the couple as this year’s
honorees. “Sandy and Len continue to add to their 50
years of believing in this community and in helping this
community.”
The Beraneks’ service to the community demonstrated
servant leadership in their willingness to help with
community projects and assist those in the community
who had a need. “Neither one was ever afraid of
getting their hands dirty for a cause,” said Wershofen.
“Both have been extensively generous with their time
and talents, regularly volunteering on community
projects, assisting residents in need, offering their
helping hands to enrich the community in countless
ways.” Although no longer operating a business, the
couple doesn’t intend to retire from helping worthy
causes. In his brief remarks after receiving the award,
Len indicated the couple would likely still be involved
in such projects as the Holmen Area Community Center.
“We are passionately excited about the Community
Center,” said Len.
The project to build a multi-generational community center
has been making considerable progress over the past few
months. Laurie Kessler, an organizer for the HACC, gave an
update on that progress, showing the new branding for the
project and concept designs for the building. The land for
the project has been acquired through support from the
town of Holland. Last December, the Holland Town Board
voted to use funds designated for recreation projects it
received from the CapX2020 high-voltage transmission line
project to purchase land owned by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Parish. Along with an adjacent lot donated by Dan McHugh,
the land acquired for the community center is about five
acres. The parcel is located within the village of Holmen
along McHugh Drive near Holmen High School.
Helping the youth of the Holmen area is a large part of the
Foundation’s mission. President Ruth Scholze reported on
funds the organization distributed through its Random Acts
Kindness program. Grants awarded to the Holmen School
District have been used to cover field trip expenses for
students, purchase eye glasses when needed, buy a car seat
for a special needs student and fill other needs. The
Foundation also provides scholarships for local students.
Tracy Johnson, the mother of two students who have been
awarded Foundation scholarships, shared how the support
received through the scholarships helped her son, Bennett,
receive the education he wanted. She related how he
intends to bring the knowledge he’s gained in finance and
business back to the area to help local residents with their
investments. “Bennett is ready to give back to the
community,” said Johnson. “These scholarships are
wonderful things.” Another of Johnson’s sons, Griffin, was
last year’s recipient of a Holmen Area Foundation
scholarship.
This is the 10th year the Foundation has held the annual
breakfast; 100 area members of the community turned out
for the meal and award presentation.
Mary Lin Wershofen with Len and
Sandy Beranek, recipients of the 2015
Fred Frick Servant Leadership Award
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Village of Holmen
NEW POLICE STATION – Open House
Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 a.m. to Noon
If you’ve noticed the new building off Wall and
Main Street, it’s the new Village Police Station. It’s
looking better every day, as the outer brick work is
falling into place.
Join us for our Open House on May 30 from 10:00
a.m. to Noon. The employees will start moving in
that afternoon and the next day, and they are
planning to be open for business on Monday, June
1st in the new location.
There will be a new lighted “Police Department”
sign on the corner of Wall & Main Street. The
month of May will show major differences in the
park area, including landscaping.
Radio Wins Again.
by Gary Z
& Rick Wilson, Magnum.Media
In a recent survey done for car dealers, 28,000
consumers +18, were asked about vehicle and brand
preferences as well as advertising and influencers.
Here's what they also found:
When it comes to in-dash options and entertainment
while driving, radio ranks #1 by a good margin.
Among all age groups, AM/FM radio was the top
"must-have" in any new vehicle they may buy/lease.
Radio
listening
also
dominated
all
other
entertainment options for respondents while driving.
Radio advertising was the top medium to
influence their selection. Website ads and TV/cable
ads were noted as second and third influences,
followed by newspaper, direct mail and outdoor.
Radio was seen as being particularly effective within
30 days of purchase/lease.
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Raffle Tickets on Sale NOW!
Holmen Area Foundation
18-Holes for Holmen Golf Tournament
Get your tickets at these local business:
Park Bank, Johns Flaherty and Collins, Edward Jones – Barry Ploessl, any HAF
member or contact Melissa Schultz (608-386-4136)
Holmen American Legion
Brighten Your Smile
See how Opalescence can boost your
confidence by giving you the stunning, brilliant
smile you've always wanted. Whitening makes
GREAT GIFTS for upcoming Graduations,
Weddings, Mother’s Day and other summer
occasions.
Ask your dental professional about the
whitening options available at LOWMAN
FAMILY DENTAL!
Call us to schedule your appointment today608-526-4707
Sock Hop
May 29th 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
PRIZES
FOR DRESSING UP
$3.00 cover charge
Music by the White Sidewalls “doo whop” band
known for their 50's and 60’s music.
Kitchen will be open until 9:00 p.m. with full
menu.
It will a rockin’ good time!
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We pride ourselves in keeping our customers connected with family, friends & colleagues &
providing the best possible wireless experience.
BeMobile is a Premium Verizon Wireless retailer in Holmen, offering the latest in mobile and wireless
technology products and services. We offer the newest devices, a full line of accessories, Mobile Internet,
and a wide variety of Connected Tablets to fit everyone’s needs. We pride ourselves in Outstanding Customer
service and strive to provide a top notch customer experience with every visit to our store. Our Holmen Store
was recently awarded recognition from Verizon and honored with the prestigious Gold Store Award for
Excellence. We look forward to extending this level of service to all of our customers, every day.
Verizon has many exciting new offerings and opportunities happening. Verizon has introduced new plan
offerings and lower rate plan pricing, allowing many customers to qualify for a plan revision, or even better,
the opportunity to add a Connected Tablet to their account. Our skilled, professional Wireless Consultants
will help you review your account and provide a recommendation to best meet your needs, assuring you have
the best possible plan and the most value for your money.
Get $200 off a new Ipad mini 3!
The most advanced iPad mini is loaded with innovations like the Touch ID fingerprint sensor and Retina
display. And it now comes in a gorgeous gold finish. The iPad mini 3 comes in 16GB, 64GB & 128GB. Available
in Space Gray, Silver, or Gold. (Subject to availability)
Early Upgrades are available!
Verizon has made early upgrade opportunities available to select customers who qualify for Edge! Many folks
who may believe they are not yet eligible can get an upgraded device early. Stop by our Holmen store for a
Free Account Analysis and to see if you qualify!
Our store is located at 515 Amy Dr Suite 2, Holmen WI 54636. Please feel free to give us a call at any time, at
608-526-3933.
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