Dynatect Manufacturing, Inc., New Berlin Keeping Waukesha County STRONG 2017 Magazine & Business Resource Directory Glenroy Inc., Menomonee Falls KEEPING WAUKESHA COUNTY STRONG We are delighted to share with you our 2017 Magazine and Business Resource Directory. In ELEMENTS OF A STRONG the following pages, you’ll learn more about the WAUKESHA COUNTY ECONOMY different elements that make Waukesha County a thriving economy. We are a county of diverse individuals, Energy and Natural industries, resources and communities that SM Resources are committed to working together to drive economic growth. From launching a new Introducing Well Priority economic development organization to strengthening business education partnerships, SUZANNE KELLEY A new health plan with more personalized care and President & CEO Health care ensuring a vibrant nonprofit community more ways to lower costs here in Wisconsin. Waukesha County Business to building a leadership pipeline, business Alliance cooperation is the driving force that helps make Waukesha County such a fantastic place, not only to operate a business but also live and raise a family. Getting healthy and staying well — it’s on everyone’s priority list, right? But turning good intentions into positive actions Cooperative Business Where is our economy headed in 2017? Overall, we see many positives on the that achieve results sometimes take a fresh approach. Well, we’ve got a plan to do just that. Well Priority — a new horizon. Our unemployment rate is among the lowest in the nation, and many health plan for Wisconsin residents. of our member companies report robust finances and a strong hiring outlook. Manufacturing continues to be a driving force for our economy, and making It’s offered by the Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company, a joint venture between Anthem Blue Cross and sure there are enough skilled workers to fill open positions continues to be a Blue Shield (Anthem) and Aurora Health Care (Aurora). It enables Anthem and Aurora to share best practices and Infrastructure challenge. But the Alliance and other workforce development organizations are streamline processes, putting members at the very center of their care so they can get healthier and save money. working hard together to help employers meet their talent needs. In addition, the Alliance will expand ongoing efforts to connect businesses to their local educational institutions. Education will play a bigger role helping students with their career choices, and we continue to encourage employers Our top priorities include easy access to care, living well and lowering costs Education to provide important career-based learning opportunities for students through hands-on projects, internships, job shadowing, apprenticeships, mentoring, tours and more. And it’s not just manufacturing – industries like health care, IT and construction/skilled trades are also involved with our school districts. Manufacturing The Alliance’s Policy Committees and Board remain focused on advocating for Large network Away from Health and The personal Coordinated care Lower overall cost a pro-business environment. These committees are an opportunity for business home care wellness programs touch Our network Integrated network, Efficient care leaders to make their voices heard on issues critical to the business community, includes 13 of the When traveling, 40+ health and Members get provider coordination, management and including a level tax and regulatory playing field; a modern, efficient and cost- state’s leading members can get wellness programs around-the-clock care and electronic health diverse wellness health systems that care through the help members get via 24/7 NurseLine, records help ensure programs result in effective transportation system to support a vital infrastructure; and responsible rank as the most BlueCard® plan*. healthy and stay well. LiveHealth Online coordinated care and healthier members, Finances management of our energy and natural resources, as evidenced with the efficient with the telehealth services avoid duplication. lower costs and Waukesha water application. If you’re not already participating, I encourage you highest quality of and more. greater savings. to get engaged. care in the state. The Alliance – our staff and our 1,200+ members – are committed to making To learn more, contact your broker, Waukesha County the best place to do business, as you’ll see in the following Anthem sales representative pages. Enjoy! Well Priority. An innovative approach for a higher level of quality care. or visit wellpriority.com *Blue Cross Blue Shield website: BlueCard program® (accessed June 2016): bsbc.com Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wisconsin (BCBSWi), Compcare Health Services Insurance Corporation (Compcare) and Wisconsin Collaborative Insurance Company (WCIC). BCBSWi underwrites or administers PPO and indemnity policies and underwrites the out of network benefits in POS policies offered by Compcare or WCIC; Compcare underwrites or administers HMO or POS policies; WCIC underwrites or administers Well Priority HMO or POS policies. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ANTHEM is a registered trademark of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Well Priority is a service mark of WCIC. ©2005. 2016 copyright of Anthem Insurance Companies, Inc. Serving Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri (excluding 30 counties in the Kansas City area), Nevada, New Hampshire, Ohio, Virginia (excluding the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.), and Wisconsin. 64051WIEENABS 11/16 STAFF DIRECTORY TABLE OF CONTENTS 2016-2017 Alliance Board of Directors 6 Technical Colleges by the Numbers 33 AMANDA PAYNE SUSAN PEDERSEN SUZANNE KELLEY Vice President, Finance Vice President, Public Policy President & CEO & Operations Alliance Overview 8 Waukesha County Communications - 35 (262) 409-2620 (262) 409-2623 (262) 409-2625 A View Behind the Curtain [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] At the Center of Growth: What’s Next for 9 Waukesha County A Healthy Dose of Learning: 36 Career Paths for Health Care MERVYN BYRD ERIC HUEMMER HEATHER KASCHT Manufacturing Success: 11 Director of Sales & Public Relations & Events & Programs Coordinator Made in Waukesha An Epidemic in Waukesha County: 37 Leadership Development Communications Coordinator (262) 409-2629 Responding with Recovery (262) 409-2633 (262) 409-2644 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] How It’s Paid - Local Governments 13 and Economic Development Waukesha County: 38 Manufacturing Strong SARAH NELSON AMY OLSON KATHY SCHWIND The Cost of Healthcare and 15 Events & Programs Coordinator Marketing Coordinator Inside Sales Associate the Rise of Efficiency Apprenticeships at Weldall 39 (262) 409-2628 (262) 409-2626 (262) 409-2646 are Truly a Family Affair [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 2016 Emerging Leaders 16 of Waukesha County Smart Buildings 41 Triple Bottom Line Focus Drives 17 Igniting the STEM Fire in Students 43 MAGGIE URBAN TIM CASEY KAREN TAYLOR Administrative Assistant Sustainability Program Director, Economic Development, Business Consultant (262) 409-2624 Waukesha County Center for Waukesha County Center for Membership Listing - Alphabetical 44 [email protected] Growth, Inc. Growth, Inc./SBDC Room to Grow: How Small Businesses Can 18 Membership Listing - By Category 66 (262) 409-2643 (262) 409-2643 Benefit from the Center for Growth [email protected] [email protected] Advertising Index 88 How to Grow Your Business: Waukesha 19 Sentry Equipment, Oconomowoc County Center for Growth Contact Information for School 20 Districts in Waukesha County carrollu.edu/gradprograms Your Collective Work: Academic and 21 Career Planning in Waukesha County Academic and Career Planning at 23 Arrowhead High School 2016 Top Ten Businesses of the Year 24 The MAC Draws Investment to 25 Waukesha County and Beyond Connecting Those in Need with 27 Those Who Want to Give Waukesha County's Political Capital 28 © 2017 Waukesha County Business Alliance, Inc. What’s on 2717 N. Grandview Boulevard, Suite 300, Waukesha, WI 53188 Building Growth: A Case Study of 29 (262) 542-4249 • www.waukesha.org Brookfield's Bluemound Road Corridor Your Horizon? 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Please report any changes to the Business Alliance for inclusion in subsequent editions. 5 2016 - 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Waukesha County Business Alliance Executive Committee CHAIR CHAIR ELECT VICE CHAIR TONY LASZEWSKI SUSAN MARSHALL TIMOTHY NETTESHEIM MARIE O’BRIEN JEFF OLSON MARK SCHMITZ TOM FOTSCH KATHY HUST Senior Vice President, Manager Founder Shareholder President & CEO Director of Business Sales Vice President, Inventory/Quality COO