| Business briefcase
Supply Chain Solutions, LLC, a leading consulting firm on domestic and international logistics, in February 2007 moved into a new office space at 2809 Losey Blvd. S., Suite 200 in La Crosse. The new space gave the company four times the space it had and allows for future growth. John Benson joined the firm in June as Midwest regional sales manager. He is responsible for developing new business opportunities throughout the Midwest.Lee Stoltman, co-owner and COO, has been certified by North American Small Business International Trade Educators as a Certified Global Business Professional. The exam was the culmination of training in a four-part curriculum involving global business management, global marketing, trade finance and supply chain management. Nasbite's focus is to promote global business competency.Riverfront has earned a three-year accreditation from CARF, a nonprofit, independent organization that reviews and grants accreditation nationally and internationally for rehabilitation facilities.
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Jerry Boehm has been appointed vice president and manager of First Independent Bank's new community banking department. The department focuses on small business clients with lending needs of up to $2 million. Christie Rust has been promoted to director of sales and marketing for the Hilton Vancouver Washington. Rust, a certified meeting planner, will lead a team of five sales managers and has been part of the Hilton chain for 12 years. Diana Fitzpatrick has been appointed vice president and cash management officer for Riverview Community Bank. Fitzpatrick will team with commercial banking professionals, branch managers and asset management to help make customers more aware of the bank's cash management solutions. Jill Homme has been appointed chairwoman of the Board for Educational Opportunities for Children and Families.
Litzia certified by Microsoft
Litzia, LLC, a locally owned and operated business technology consulting firm, has achieved Microsoft's Small Business Specialist certification. To attain Small Business Specialist status, Litzia had to pass Microsoft's Small Business Sales and Marketing Skills assessment, designed to test the company's knowledge of the unique needs of the small-business market. In addition, at least one individual in the company had to pass a technical certification exam that measures the ability to design and implement solutions for small and medium- sized businesses using the Windows Server System. Established in 2005, Litzia delivers integrated information technology solutions. For more information on Litzia's services, call 714-0565 or visit www.litzia.com. .
Rochester Spins Big Wheels in '08
If event organizers have their way, the city of Rochester could rank among the big wheels in the world of cycling. City officials and organizers of the two-year-old Rochester Twilight Criterium announced plans to host a bigger and better event. The Rochester Omnium will feature world and Olympic champion cyclists as well as amateurs in three days of events August 8 through 10. They include a time trial on Friday, a Saturday night Criterium and a 110-mile road race on Sunday. "This is an incredible event for Rochester," said Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy. "We are going to be a title sponsor this year because of two things: first of all, this is an event that is putting this city and the community on the map nationally and internationally, and has a great economic impact," added Duffy.
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