The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce honored Ron Glaman, not pictured, and Loreen Glaman, right, owners of Vino Latte, as the recipients of the Ruder Ware Innovator Award at their 106th Annual Dinner in September 2018. The award was presented by Shanna Yonke of Ruder Ware, center.

WAUSAU – The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce recognized several people who help foster the business community and region during the chamber’s 106th Annual Dinner in September.

The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce honored Ron Glaman, not pictured, and Loreen Glaman, right, owners of Vino Latte, as the recipients of the Ruder Ware Innovator Award at their 106th Annual Dinner in September 2018. The award was presented by Shanna Yonke of Ruder Ware, center.

Ron and Loreen Glaman, owners of Vino Latte, were the recipients of the Ruder Ware Innovator Award. The Ruder Ware Innovator Award in Memory of G. Lane Ware was established in 2015 by Ruder Ware. Ware was a distinguished attorney and consummate professional with a sincere drive to make the Wausau community a better place for life and business.

Additionally, the event included the introduction of the chamber’s new chairperson, Jeannie Worden of Northcentral Technical College, and members of the chamber’s board of directors, and also recognized the outgoing chairperson, Cory Heckendorf of Wisconsin Kenworth.

The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce also honored Cheryl Anderson of Scherrer Construction Co., Inc. with the Ambassador of the Year Award.

The Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce honored Cheryl Anderson of Scherrer Construction Co., Inc., with the Ambassador of the Year Award at their 106th Annual Dinner in September 2018.

“Looking ahead to 2018-2019, the chamber, along with partner stakeholders, will lead the region forward as a new economic development plan is built and executed, while continuing to serve as the unique connecting piece for the community between business, education, government and non-profits.” said Dr. Dave Eckmann, President/CEO of the Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce, in a news release.

Photos courtesy Wausau Region Chamber of Commerce.