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OCTOBER 2023 MAGAZINE SUZANNE KELLEY President & CEO Waukesha County Business Alliance, Inc. To close out our 105th year, the Waukesha County Business Alliance proudly celebrated the business community at our Annual Meeting last month. One of our greatest joys is taking time to recognize the incredible talent right here in Waukesha County. From emerging leaders who are positively impacting those around them to businesses and nonprofits who are paving the way to strengthen our local economy, every year we leave our Annual Meeting feeling energized, grateful and excited about the year ahead. I hope you're closing out the year feeling inspired and optimistic about the future of Waukesha County. I can assure you the Alliance will continue to support your needs, big or small, and serve as a voice for the business community to drive economic growth in our region. We appreciate your support this past year and look forward to reconnecting with you in 2024. Thank you for being here, for believing in our mission and for choosing to step up, get involved and support our work each day. THANK YOU Member FDIC The Bank Built For Business firstbusiness.bank When there’s a lot at stake, it’s essential to work with a bank focused on delivering what businesses need without wasting your time. That’s why it’s smart to work with First Business Bank, founded intentionally to serve business owners. For more than 30 years, our focus on business has led to unmatched expertise, industryleading service, and smarter financial decisions. Kim Preston Senior Vice President Director of Treasury Management 3
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6 Waukesha County Technical College Celebrates 100 Years 8 105th Annual Meeting of the Waukesha County Business Alliance 11 Experience the Trades in Waukesha County 16 NEW FACES IN EDUCATION 18 Alliance's Annual Program Spotlights the Manufacturing Industry 20 SMALL BUSINESS SUCCESS: CFR Engines, Inc. 22 Waukesha County Center for Growth Sets Priorities 24 SPOTLIGHT ON THE TRADES: MetalEra 26 Around the County 27 Welcome New Members 510 S. WEST AVE | WAUKESHA, WI 53186 | 262.522.2600 | DELZER.COM DESIGN FULFILL PRINT CONTENTS 13 COVER STORY THE FOUNDATION OF WAUKESHA COUNTY
WAUKESHA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. | WAUKESHA.ORG Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) has had a momentous 100th anniversary year, full of reflection on the past and anticipation for the future. The College has recognized its humble beginnings in 1923 -- starting as a modest vocational school in the basement of then Waukesha High School – and celebrated its growth into a modern, comprehensive regional college, offering 170-plus areas of study and two campuses in 2023. Looking back, said WCTC President Rich Barnhouse, Ph.D., the College has much to be proud of, including its many accomplishments, victories, and growth and development. Looking ahead, the College is poised to grow even more. “As we complete our first century of educational excellence, we are shifting quickly to ensure the foundation for our second century is built to excel,” he said, noting a number of new initiatives are currently underway. Some celebratory highlights from the anniversary year are listed below. • To kick off the 2023 calendar year, WCTC in January unveiled the new name and look of the College’s owl mascot -- Oliver Lindholm Steele – or, more casually, “Ollie.”The formal name pays tribute to the College’s first full-time director, O.B. Lindholm, who served as the school’s leader for 26 years, and Steele is a nod to the family whose former farmland the main Pewaukee campus is built upon. • In spring, more than 210 volunteers – including student groups, families, scouts and others -- helped clean up the WCTC campus and local parks on April 22, as part of the WCTC Earth Day Campus and Community Cleanup Event. And on May 12, golfers took to the green to Golf Fore the CDC -- a foursome scramble to help raise money for the College’s Child Development Center, which serves the youngest WCTC students: children ages six weeks to eight years. • On May 1, 2023, the official date of the College’s 100th anniversary, Milwaukee’s iconic Hoan Bridge was lit in a kaleidoscope of colors at sunset. The light show featured WAUKESHA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS 6
three unique colorful displays developed by teams of WCTC students and instructors. The teams received hands-on coding training from WCTC alum Michael Hostad, co-founder of Light the Hoan, and Erika Smith, executive director of Light the Hoan. As part of the training, Hostad and Smith provided an overview of the software used to create a light show and then let participants choose the colors and sequence that were evocative of their individual WCTC experience. • In September, festivities continued with a cookout to welcome students, faculty and staff back to a new academic year, along with an important announcement from Waukesha County Executive (and WCTC alum) Paul Farrow: a proclamation for Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023, to be “Waukesha County Technical College 100th Year.”WCTC’s Baking and Pastry Management students created decadent desserts for the event, and College staff provided information about a unique brick paver fundraising project that will become part of a permanent landscaped display on campus in summer 2024. Anyone can purchase a customized brick paver in one of three sizes – a standard 4x8-inch brick for $100, a square 8x8-inch brick for $1,000 or a premium 12x18-inch brick for $2,500 -- in honor or in memory of a friend or family member, to highlight a partnership, celebrate a graduate or any other reason. Concrete benches are also available for $5,000. Proceeds from the brick fundraising project will be used for student scholarships, program enhancements and, most importantly, the success of WCTC students. • In October, the celebration continued with the soldout Celebrity Chef Dinner, featuring WCTC alum Justin Aprahamian, award-winning chef and owner of Sanford Restaurant. Held in the WCTC Classic Room, dinner included an exquisite four-course meal, complete with wine pairings, and WCTC Culinary Management and Hospitality Management students, alumni and faculty assisted to help make the event a memorable one. • To round out the centennial year, WCTC will host the formal, 100th Anniversary Celebration Gala, on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in the College’s Anthony J. Natalizio Center. This event will pay tribute to the College’s pioneering spirit while embracing the cutting-edge advancements of the 21st century and beyond as WCTC looks toward its next century of impact. Formal attire is recommended for the event, with black tie optional; tickets are $150 per person for the dinner and program, which will feature stories from students and alumni. Special awards will also be presented. • OCTOBER 2023 MAGAZINE 7
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OCTOBER 2023 MAGAZINE For more than a decade, the Waukesha County Business Alliance has worked to develop our future workforce by exposing students to the career opportunities available in our region. With manufacturing and construction being driver industries in Waukesha County, the Alliance was proud to ignite students’ passion for the trades through our second annual Experience the Trades expo. Experience the Trades was hosted at the Waukesha County Expo Center and provided over 1,200 middle and high school students from four counties throughout Southeast Wisconsin the opportunity to meet nearly 30 local manufacturing and construction employers. Students got to 'try on' the trades through interactive and hands-on demonstrations. This year's expo was once again a remarkable showcase of the collaboration that can happen when businesses and educational institutions come together. Thank you to the schools, businesses and sponsors who made Experience the Trades a great success. We look forward to seeing you at next year's expo on October 10, 2024. • EXPERIENCE THE TRADES IN WAUKESHA COUNTY ROBYN LUDTKE Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Workforce, Waukesha County Business Alliance, Inc. IN THE NEWS View clips from CBS58 and TMJ4. 11
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OCTOBER 2023 MAGAZINE 13 It’s not new to hear about the important roles manufacturing and construction play in Waukesha County. We’re known for being a powerhouse of industrial innovation. These industries support thousands of job opportunities in Waukesha County and contribute significantly to the economic prosperity of not only our county, but our state. Look around…your cell phone, desk, car, office building, school…everything was manufactured or constructed. The parts, the tools, the insulation, the concrete footings. These industries have quite literally laid the foundation on which we stand. Manufacturing is the largest employment sector in Waukesha County, representing 20.73 percent of total payroll in the county. Construction is the sixth largest industry, representing 9.27 percent of total employment payroll. The Waukesha County Business Alliance’s Manufacturing and Construction Alliances of Southeast Wisconsin have collectively spent the last decade being the voice of these driver industries. Through the sharing of best practices among industry peers and the spotlighting career opportunities within these industries, we’ve raised the profile of manufacturing and construction – specifically among students, parents and educators. Most recently, we’ve spent the last month celebrating the unique contributions manufacturing and construction bring to Waukesha County. We hosted nearly 1,200 students at our second annual Experience the Trades expo and middle and high school students attending the expo were able to build, weld, plumb, construct, and COVER STORY AMANDA PAYNE Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Waukesha County Business Alliance THE FOUNDATION OF WAUKESHA COUNTY
WAUKESHA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. | WAUKESHA.ORG 14 fabricate. Our staff toured seven manufacturing member companies this month with local, county and state public officials, giving our manufacturers the opportunity to highlight their great work, and talk with policy leaders about what most impacts the industry. We’re also in our eleventh year of hosting Schools2Skills™ which brings students inside the doors of manufacturers to see the innovative and potential job opportunities available to them. The Alliance will host over 30 tours this school year and kicked things into high gear with tours throughout October. New this year is our Industries In Schools program, which takes business leaders inside the doors of schools to better understand the programs, labs, equipment and skills being shared with our youth. This year, manufacturing and construction member companies have toured Oconomowoc, Arrowhead, Muskego and Hamilton high schools. In addition, growing partnerships with post-secondary education institutions in the area has been a focus for the Manufacturing Alliance in particular. Through a partnership with Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), the Alliance has hosted regular tour opportunities in the last several years for manufacturing companies to visit WCTC, tour the Integrated Manufacturing Center and learn about opportunities to connect with the school and its students. Last month, the Alliance hosted a tour of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Connected Systems Institute to build connections between our manufacturers and this key regional asset. This summer, manufacturers toured Carroll University to learn about the university’s manufacturing, sciences, and business focus areas, as well as the drone aviation program. It's safe to say that manufacturing and construction continue to be the foundation of Waukesha County, and through collaboration, focused solutions and action, we can work together to keep it that way. •
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What has been your biggest takeaway since starting your new role? Without a doubt, the most impressive thing I have learned since starting is how amazing the people are. The students I have talked to are incredibly friendly and smart. The Buildings & Grounds staff are doing amazing work with the most positive of attitudes. The District Office staff has patiently helped me in every way. The administrators, teachers and coaches I have met clearly care about our students and demonstrate the type of professionalism, compassion and commitment you expect and need from individuals who are role models for our students. School board members, parents and community members I have met have been so positive and express so much pride in AHS. It is just a special feeling when you are around our schools and out in the community. How can the business community support your district in 2024? I will need a little more time before I can provide specific ways the business community can support the district. In general, we are always looking for partners who can support us in whatever way makes sense for their business. We already get significant donations of money, time and equipment for many of our departments and teams, so that is always appreciated. It helps to share expertise so we know what businesses are looking for as the workplace continues to evolve due to technological advances. We are always interested in partnerships that can give our students real work experiences. If we reach out to the community for funding to address our facilities and operations, we need the business community to understand how public schools are funded, and how frugal the district has been, so they can support those efforts. JOE KOCH Superintendent, Mukwonago School District CONRAD FARNER Superintendent, Arrowhead Union School District What has been your biggest takeaway since starting your new role? My biggest takeaway since I have started is the incredible relationship that our district has with the community and the shared focus on providing an excellent educational experience to our students. This was always evident during my research of the district before I applied for the position and during the interview process. This relationship has become that much clearer to me since starting and moving to the community. How can the business community support your district in 2024? We have a strong relationship with our business community. Ongoing partnerships with our Career and Technical Education programs will continue to support the growth of our district and our students.
JILL RIES Superintendent, Swallow School District NEW FACES IN EDUCATION DAVID MUÑOZ Superintendent, School District of Menomonee Falls OCTOBER 2023 MAGAZINE 17 What has been your biggest takeaway since starting your new role? The School District of Menomonee Falls serves as one of the centers of the community during the school year, but also on nights and weekends, including but not limited to our Community Education and Recreation Department. The CE and Rec programming provides robust opportunities for all members of the community regardless of age and regardless of whether they’re students or not, to engage with healthy lifelong learning activities and camaraderie. The students, staff, and parents provide energy and activity not only during the day but at a number of sporting events, clubs, and extracurricular and co-curricular activities. How can the business community support your district in 2024? The business community can support The School District of Menomonee Falls by continuing to be the wonderful partners and neighbors whom I’ve experienced in my short time here. The business community has been amazingly supportive and generous for which the school district community is thankful. What has been your biggest takeaway since starting your new role? My biggest takeaway is having the opportunity to meet the school staff, students, families, and community members that make the Swallow School District a truly remarkable school. I value the impact the school community invests in to enhance the overall school experience and support the outcomes and high levels of student achievement that leads to success for every student. How can the business community support your district in 2024? To support our Swallow community any assistance in spotlighting the fantastic work taking place at Swallow is valued. In addition, we are always seeking opportunities for members of the business community to speak with the Middle Level students about careers and interests.
WAUKESHA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. | WAUKESHA.ORG ALLIANCE'S ANNUAL PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS THE MANUFAC For more than a decade, the Alliance’s annual Manufacturing Voices program has provided the opportunity for industry leaders to spotlight manufacturing. This year was no exception as business leaders came together at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) to discuss trends and challenges facing the manufacturing sector. Moderated by WCTC's Chief External Relations & Marketing Officer Andy Palen, this year's program hosted a panel of manufacturing executives to discuss workforce, company culture, economic indicators, and more. President of Xiogenix Rachel Bahr talked about the importance of connecting manufacturing with the bigger picture. “The things we make go into regenerative medicine. Manufacturing is so cool…we design things, we do R&D, we do testing. There is so much more to manufacturing than most people realize. The story we need to share is that it’s a very innovative place to be,” Bahr said. Andy Kolokoski, president of Wiscosin Metal Parts, talked about the importance of getting actively involved in changing the perception of manufacturing. Wisconsin Metal Parts hosts Schools2Skills (S2S) tours through the Alliance and Koloski said the company has been successful in hiring students who have toured. “We’ve had multiple people we’ve hired on that had gone on a Schools2Skills tour, and even if it wasn’t a tour of our facility, it had a positive impact and changed their career trajectory to something they had not considered before,” he said. CEO of Zero Zone, Inc. Glenn Kormanik highlighted Zero Zone’s investment in technology as a way to augment workforce, not replace it. “We have to invest in technology to augment workforce and improve productivity, but it’s not replacing human workforce,” Kormanik said. “We still need humans to program it, run it, and the level of our employees rises along with the increase in technology.” Gonzalo Martinez, president & CEO of Schaefer Brush Manufacturing, also talked about investments in automation and technology. Martinez said ongoing growth and success of the organization depends on bringing 18
OCTOBER 2023 MAGAZINE CTURING INDUSTRY in automation to keep costs down and add value for customers. Martinez also highlighted the company’s work in bringing in students as young as middle school to tour and learn about manufacturing career pathways. With the program being hosted during Manufacturing Month, the Alliance applauded the work of the manufacturing sector which supplies 1 in 5 jobs in Wisconsin. • RACHEL BAHR President, Xiogenix ANDY KOLOKOSKI President, Wisconsin Metal Parts GLENN KORMANIK CEO, Zero Zone, Inc. GONZALO MARTINEZ President & CEO, Schaefer Brush Manufacturing LLC PROGRAM PANELISTS ANDY PALEN Chief External Relations & Marketing Officer, Waukesha County Technical College PRESENTING SPONSORS: 19
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and gas industry. Every day our employees go above and beyond to support the success of our customers. Q: What are some of your biggest challenges or obstacles? A: The performance accuracy of the CFR engine is driven by critical part dimensions and tolerances. The engine design is also governed by ASTM standards that limit our ability to independently make significant design changes. Collectively, these elements place higher demands on our Technical team to effectively manage design enhancements while also challenging our Sourcing team to secure qualified and strategic supplier partnerships. Additionally, as we continue to navigate through strong growth in the post COVID-era, we face the challenge of finding qualified team members. Q: What have been your biggest successes? A: Following its divestiture from GE Energy’s Distributed Power unit, CFR consisted of three legacy employees and rented office space. Since that time, CFR has purchased and expanded a standalone manufacturing, warehouse, and training facility, fully transitioned and enhanced its supplier base, and established a diverse global workforce of over 50 employees. As a dedicated standalone business, we have also been able to significantly reduce historical product lead times to levels exceeding market expectations and develop, design, and release product enhancements, new products, and new service offerings at a pace far exceeding historical performance levels. Q: What is your favorite part of being as a business leader? A: The challenge of creating an environment where employees can realize their best potential and know that their opinions and contributions are both considered and essential to the overall success of the business. At CFR, everyone is challenged to be an active leader regardless of their position in the company. Q: What is one thing you know now that you wish you would have known when you started? A: The importance of active communication. While the demands of a small business often foster the need for multi-tasking, it is important to also stay focused on the bigger picture. Active communication helps to limit misinformation and maximize team performance, keeping everyone rowing in the same direction. • 262.547.0201 • 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, WI 53072 theinglesidehotel.com Waukesha County Business Alliance $109 Weekday Special Rate This special rate is available to Waukesha County Business Alliance members from now until March 20, 2024. Includes: • Premier Guest Room • Your choice of breakfast entrée and non-alcoholic beverage OR two drinks (Rail Cocktail, Beer or Soda). Simply book a room online and click “Add Code”, select “Rate Access/Corporate Code” and enter the partner code WCBA109. Available Sunday - Thursday. Blackout dates apply. Waived resort fee. Based on single occupancy.
WAUKESHA COUNTY CENTER FOR GROWTH SETS PRIORITIES I'm delighted to introduce myself as the Executive Director of the Waukesha County Center for Growth. I've spent my first few months with the Center for Growth meeting leaders in our communities and learning more about the vibrant businesses in this region. It's incredible to see the collaboration between communities, businesses, educational institutions, nonprofits and local leaders. Waukesha County truly is a powerhouse and I'm enthusiastic about the growth opportunities. In the coming months, I will continue to meet with key stakeholders and business leaders to better understand priorities and determine how the Center for Growth can support growth and expansion. I will also be spending time in our communities to learn about the tremendous assets each one brings to the county. In addition, I will be exploring opportunities to expand the GROW Fund, our gap financing program founded to support business expansion and innovative housing solutions. Whether you are a long-standing partner or are looking to establish roots in Waukesha County, please don't hesitate to reach out. The Center for Growth is dedicated to connecting businesses and communities with the resources they need to grow, and ensuring each organization doing business in Waukesha County will reach its fullest potential. I look forward to working with you. • THERESE THILL Executive Director, Waukesha County Center for Growth WAUKESHA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. | WAUKESHA.ORG 22 LEARN MORE AT MIRON-CONSTRUCTION.COM An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. In today’s work environment, career paths are not always linear. Within the construction industry, it takes the diverse skills and experiences of a talented workforce to bring a project to life. The entire team at Miron Construction has a shared purpose, drawing on each individual’s unique interests and abilities to collectively make an impact and help our clients achieve their vision. It’s their passion that drives our success. Together, we’re Building Excellence. “I am grateful for the chance to encourage others as they walk a winding path towards finding purpose, being fulfilled, and making an impact!” JILL DIDIER Vice President, Business Development, Milwaukee Office linkedin.com/in/jilldidier
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I attended Waukesha County Technical College for my Associate's Degree in Supply Chain Management. When I was first starting out at MetalEra, I was also starting my degree. In a year or so, I hope to go back for my bachelor’s degree in supply chain. While I’m not working, I am a mom of two children; Isabelle is 10 and Marquis Jr is 12 months. What led you to your career path? Right out of high school, I started as summer help in a manufacturing company as an industrial sewer. When summer was coming to an end, they offered me a fulltime position. I ended up taking the position and staying there for 11 years. Being able to produce something and say, “I made that,” is cool, so I decided to stick with manufacturing. What led you to your current career path? At the time that my current career path was offered to me, I had worked as an Industrial Sewer, assembled clutches and then worked in the office as an Office Clerk. I was offered the role of a Production Planner 1 and then a year after that I was promoted to a Production Planner 2. I was a Production Planner for two years when I was promoted to a Buyer/Planner. Although I enjoyed working at my past company, I wanted to branch out and see what else was out there. That is when I found out about MetalEra. What is the hardest part about being in the trades? The hardest part about my profession is the “unknown,” and the pressure that unknown can cause. You can be short on material, which could cause the order to not ship on time. Machines going down, which can stop the order from being worked on. The pressure to keep up with those unknowns can be challenging but once it is figured out, it’s rewarding. What’s your favorite part about your job? My favorite part of working in supply chain is how fast paced it is and being able to work with different people all day. Everyday is different and every day has different challenges to solve. What would you say to someone who wants to get involved in the trades? Working in a trade is very rewarding and very important. It is incredibly valued and offers lots of learning opportunities. You need to be motivated and to be ready to work hard. Where do you see yourself in the future? As I work longer into my career at MetalEra, I hope to one day I will advance into a role of a Master Planner. I am always up to a challenge and hope to grow with the company. • SAMANTHA THELEN Production Scheduler, MetalEra SPOTLIGHT ON THE TRADES WAUKESHA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. | WAUKESHA.ORG 24
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The Alliance celebrated the expansion of the employer transportation solution FlexRide. Alliance team members attended WMC's annual Business Day in Madison. Schools2SkillsTM launched for the 2023-2024 school year. AROUND THE COUNTY WITH THE ALLIANCE The 105th Annual Meeting of the Alliance took place at the Brookfield Conference Center. See what the Alliance was up to over the last few months. President & CEO of Blain's Farm & Fleet Jane Blain Gilbertson spoke at the Professional Women's Development Network. The Alliance celebrated growth and expansion in Waukesha County at various ribbon cuttings. Carroll University President Cindy Gnadinger hosted an Alliance Women's Reception. WEDC Secretary & CEO Missy Hughes spoke at One-on-One With Public Officials. WAUKESHA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE, INC. | WAUKESHA.ORG 26
Annex Wealth Management Elm Grove Carthage College Kenosha Community Medical Services Pewaukee High Point Capital Group Milwaukee Integrated Health 21 Brookfield Lakeland University Plymouth McGuire Contractors Pewaukee Myxn Bar LLC Pewaukee NARI Milwaukee Wauwatosa Panacea Smart Solutions Mequon TBS Wealth Management Group Waukesha Xiogenix Muskego ZBWisco Inc Menomonee Falls WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! The Alliance is proud to welcome the following companies as new members during the third quarter of 2023: OCTOBER 2023 MAGAZINE 27 YOUR CONNECTION Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, increase your expertise and leadership or protect the business you’ve built, the WICPA will help you stay connected to the profession and succeed. CONNECTING YOU Become a member and connect with over 7,000 CPAs and accounting and business professionals. } Advocacy } Credibility } Development } Exclusive Savings } Networking } Resources LEARN MORE Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants Tammy Hofstede, WICPA President & CEO
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