Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
Recent News About Portage Area Chamber of Commerce
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Strategies for managing healthy sleep as daylight saving time begins
As Daylight Saving Time (DST) approaches on Sunday, March 9, the focus turns to maintaining healthy sleep habits.
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Simplicity Credit Union announces new facility in Stevens Point
Simplicity Credit Union has announced plans to construct a new facility in the Portage County Business Park, Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
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Schmeeckle Reserve hosts free nature programs this March
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Schmeeckle Reserve is hosting a series of nature programs throughout March.
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Health experts stress compassion in treating addiction as a medical condition
Substance abuse remains a pressing issue in many communities, with alcohol, opioids, and methamphetamine being among the most common substances of concern.
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UW-Stevens Point professor prepares students for AI's impact on creative fields
Associate Professor Cary Elza at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is preparing her students for the evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in creative fields.
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Aspirus Health partners with Reach Out & Read for children's literacy
Reading plays a crucial role in a child's development, aiding language skills, cognitive function, and emotional bonding with caregivers.
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Aspirus Health highlights importance of safe spaces for teen mental wellness
Teen mental health is increasingly becoming a concern, with statistics from Mental Health America indicating that one in five adolescents aged 12 to 17 has experienced at least one major depressive episode in the past year.
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Aspirus begins work on new hospital project in Chippewa Falls
Aspirus has completed the purchase of a 22.1-acre site in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, with plans to commence construction of a new hospital this spring.
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Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra offers ad sponsorships for upcoming concert season
The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra (CWSO) has announced advertising sponsorship opportunities for the 2025-2026 concert season.
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Aspirus Health highlights benefits of cardiac rehabilitation programs
When living with heart disease, especially following a heart attack or surgery, concerns about future quality of life can be significant.
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Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital named among top 100 rural hospitals by Chartis
Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital has been recognized as one of the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
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UW-Stevens Point gains national recognition for its commitment to research
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been recognized nationally for its research efforts by The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the American Council on Education.
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UW-Stevens Point hosts conference for aspiring educators
High school students from across Wisconsin will have the opportunity to explore future career opportunities in education at the 2025 Educators Rising State Conference and Competitions.
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Aspirus highlights early intervention during Eating Disorders Awareness Week
An estimated 28.8 million Americans will experience an eating disorder in their lifetime, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).
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Graduate student investigates little-known buffalo fish species in Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate student Ryan Bohen is advancing research on the bigmouth and smallmouth buffalo fish species in Wisconsin.
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Central Wisconsin Symphony appoints Andy Moran as executive director
Andy Moran, an Associate Professor of Music and Director of Orchestras at UW-Stevens Point, has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra (CWSO).
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Aspirus highlights importance of coronary calcium score scans during Heart Month
Aspirus Health is highlighting the importance of early heart disease detection through the use of coronary calcium score scans.
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UWSP stages 'The Pirates of Penzance' with live orchestra after nearly two decades
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Department of Theatre and Dance is preparing to present "The Pirates of Penzance," a comic opera by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.
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Opportunity Development Centers celebrates six decades of empowering individuals with disabilities
Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. (ODC) is marking its 60th anniversary of service to people with disabilities.
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Wisconsin authors Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare launch new book at local cafe
Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare, both Wisconsin-based authors, are set to launch their latest novel, "Big Name Fan," at the Starry Night Cat Cafe in Stevens Point on February 27th.