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Participating students will work every day during the school year with direction from NWTC instructor Jeff Schlag and Van's Lumber Project Advisor Chris VandenHouten. Each student will earn 16 credits for advanced placement in the one-year Wood Tech program at NWTC upon completion of the project. "For the past six years, the program has experienced great success. Over 70 students have had the unique opportunity to build five homes and a mancave, respectively," says Tara LeClair, DKBEP program manager. "There is an 80 percent success rate with students moving on to local employment in the trades and/or are continuing their education after graduation." The project is expected to be completed May 2014. » West Central Shawano, Waupaca, Waushara, Marquette, Green Lake Counties Chamber receives state funds for Chain O' Lakes Festival The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce received a $5,280 Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) grant for the second annual Waupaca Chain O' Lakes Blues Festival on Oct. 4 and 5 at the Indian Crossing Casino. The grant funds are used for print and targeted online advertising for Central Wisconsin, from Milwaukee and Madison to Eau Claire, says Danielle Johnson of the Wisconsin Department of Tourism. The chamber estimates that the festival has an economic impact of $69,600 from traveler spending at area hotels, restaurants and stores. Last year's event drew more than 600 people, with 76 percent coming from outside the Waupaca area. This year's festival looks to draw more than 800 attendees. Send business news updates and photos to edit@insightonbusiness.com. w w w. i n s i g h t o n b u s i n e s s . c o m O c t o b e r 2 013 • Insight | 15