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Member News is the place were DMI members can share newsworthy announcements on the DMI website. Submissions include upcoming events, award recognitions, employee promotions, and much more. Check out what's happening with DMI members below!
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Posted on 6/10/2013
DMI Members are now a qualified group to use the facilities of the UW-Extension Conference Centers for business or educational purposes! The UW-Extension Conference Centers is a nonprofit whose mission is to support The Wisconsin Idea. The Pyle Center offers 135,000 square feet of conference center space including three indoor lounges and one rooftop lounge. The Lowell Center offers 137 lodging rooms plus meeting and reception space. To a view a flier with more details for DMI members, click here. |
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Posted on 6/4/2013
Take the Steve Brown Apartments Housing Survey for a chance to win $500! The survey is an opportunity for DMI Members and their employees to provide input on the design and features of future downtown apartment developments by Steve Brown Apartments. Learn more and take the survey here: http://hub.am/16HwNAa.
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Posted on 5/23/2013
The new St. Vincent de Paul charitable pharmacy is the first of its kind in Wisconsin. Intended to serve low-income Dane County residents with no other option for pharmaceutical coverage, this fully licensed facility is the state’s first stand-alone charitable pharmacy. This means the pharmacy – not a part of any medical clinic or hospital – honors valid prescriptions that clients accepted into the program have received from physicians and other licensed prescribers. The medications and services of the pharmacy are provided without charge. The charitable pharmacy has been serving clients who had previously been receiving the Society’s assistance in obtaining needed medications through vouchers issued for another pharmacy. Operating its own charitable pharmacy allows St. Vincent de Paul to forgo paying pharmacy dispensing fees and allows the charity to obtain low- and no-cost medications through programs only nonprofits may access. Much of the focus of the new charitable pharmacy is on providing what are often relatively low-cost drugs needed to treat acute conditions, such as infections, or chronic conditions, such as high-blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and some mental illnesses.
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Posted on 6/17/2013
On Thursday, July 18th from 6-7pm, you are invited to an event called DREAM BIG: Sweeter Dreams Make Life More Delicious with Gail Ambrosius taking place at the American Family Insurance DreamBank. Gail Ambrosius, Entrepreneur & World-Class Chocolatier shares the inspiring story of how her love for chocolate drove her to become one of North America’s top chocolatiers, and advice on turning your passion into the business of your dreams at any age. This evening of inspiration is complete with smorgasbord of Gail’s most popular chocolates. For more info on this event click here and for other events taking place this month at the DreamBank, click here.
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Posted on 6/17/2013
On Wednesday, July 17th from Noon–1p.m., you are invited to an event called Learning Lab: Achieving Balance: Why “no” is not a four-letter word with Darcy Luoma taking place at the American Family Insurance DreamBank. Do you feel overwhelmed by your own life? Do you find it difficult to organize life around the things you must do and the things you wish you could do? Achieving balance is about making choices to focus on areas of your life that matter most to you. This involves setting clear personal boundaries and knowing when to say no. When you stop doing things out of guilt, you’ll find more time to focus on the activities that truly bring you joy. In this interactive and engaging session, professional Life Coach Darcy Luoma will help you get clear on what’s most important to you, learn the importance of saying NO and achieve greater balance and fulfillment! For more info on this event click here and for other events taking place this month at the DreamBank, click here.
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Posted on 6/17/2013
On Tuesday, July 9th from 6–7p.m., you are invited to an event called Small Business: Pursuing your dream? Just ASK for IT! With Paul Dominie taking place at the American Family Insurance DreamBank. This session is perfect for anyone who is pursuing their dream and feeling a bit stuck. Paul A.C. Dominie of MEEP Design & Consulting leads this powerful one hour session to assess the current state of your dream and how to effectively get to the next step with the power of the "A" word. For more info on this event click here and for other events taking place this month at the DreamBank, click here.
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Posted on 6/13/2013
All are invited to Live on King Street 2013! This free summer concert series is taking place on Friday, July 19, 26, August 16, 23 and September 20 on King Street in downtown Madison. Admission is free, gates open at 5pm and all ages are invited to attend. For a full concert line-up and more information, click here. Presented by Majestic and 105.5 Triple M, with support from Wisconsin Distributors, Bendyworks, Hilton Madison Monona Terrace, 5Nines and many others!
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Posted on 6/4/2013
Help Kids. Protect Dreams. Play Golf. The stars come out for the 2013 Jessie Vetter Classic on Monday, July 1st, 2013. Russell Wilson, Steve Stricker, and UW/NFL players will be on hand for the third annual Jessie Vetter Classic, benefitting the American Family Children’s Hospital. The event will be taking place at University Ridge Golf Course with registration opening at 11am and a shotgun start at 1pm. Corporate sponsorships are also available and all funds raised will be given directly to the American Family Children’s Hospital. For more information or to register for this event, click here.
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Posted on 6/4/2013
Forward Theater Company has announced a bold new season for 2013-2014 including: Sons of the Prophet, Red, and Or. Sons of the Prophet by Stephen Karam will take place on November 7-24, 2013 and is a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and hailed as one of the "Top 10 Plays of 2011" by The New York Times, New York Magazine, and Newsday. Sons of the Prophet will be directed by Jennifer Uphoff Gray, and feature FTC advisory company members Michael Herold and Karen Moeller; Madison favorites Jake Penner, Nick Harazin, and Riley Faison; Milwaukee actresses Angela Iannone and Deb Clifton; and APT veteran Marcus Truschinski. Red by John Logan will then take place on January 16-February 2, 2014 and is winner of the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play and 6 Tony Awards, including Best Play 2010. Red will be directed by Laura Gordon, and will feature APT actors James DeVita and Nate Burger. Or by Liz Duffy Adams will then take place on March 27-April 13, 2014 and will be Directed by Jennifer Uphoff Gray, featuring Colleen Madden, Amy Carle, and Norman Moses. All shows will take place at the Overture Center for the Arts. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
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Posted on 6/3/2013
Fresh Madison Market is excited to announce a series of special cooking events in their store! Enroll today in any or all of the events and enjoy special dishes that will truly tempt your taste buds! Some classes will be set up as a learning experience while other classes are purely for your enjoyment and entertainment. These events will be held in their second floor event room and are available to a limited number of participants for a nominal fee. Upcoming classes include: Pork Belly Class on June 20, Tenderloin & Red Wine Class on June 27, and Sushi Class on July 11. For more information or to register for an event, click here. |
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Posted on 6/3/2013
The 11th annual Bike for Boys & Girls Club Event is taking place on Saturday, July 20th at Edgewood College. Bike For Boys & Girls Club brings family, friends, coworkers and neighbors together for a fun-filled ride through picturesque Madison. Pledges raised support the ongoing mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Dane County. Hundreds of riders will pedal their way across the finish line and into the post-ride party of cold drinks, even colder custard and great food. Presenting sponsor TREK Bicycles will be on hand with an array of prizes. You can get involved as an individual rider or join a team. Cyclists of all ages and abilities can join in on one of three planned routes. Sign up today and ride to bring hope to Dane County kids. Visit www.bike4bgc.com for more information.
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Posted on 6/3/2013
Families and Schools Together is holding their June FAST® Training Conference and 25th Anniversary Celebration on June 24-28 at the Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center. FAST Founder and Program Developer, Dr. Lynn McDonald, will be coming from London to share innovative, ground breaking advancements in FAST methodology and how the FAST program is even stronger and more effective than ever. FAST will also be hosting sessions about the latest research on FAST which is revolutionary, as well as providing an overview of the exciting evolution of FAST over the years. Plus, there will be lots of networking opportunities for trainers, community partners, school partners, parents, and youth graduates. For full details or to register today, click here.
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Posted on 5/31/2013
Mark your calendars…Clips Beer & Film Tour is Back! Do you like beer? Do you enjoy outdoor films? Do you love whimsical summer nights under the stars? Then join the Wisconsin Bike Fed on Thursday, June 20th at 7:30 for the fabulous Clips Beer & Film Tour! The event will be taking place at Olin Park and will include New Belgium beer and food from the Good Food Cart and Salvatore’s Pies available for purchase. Once again, the profits will benefit the Wisconsin Bike Fed. So, mark your calendars, ride over, and enjoy! For more info, click here.
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Posted on 5/21/2013
2013 is almost half over. Are you tracking to plan for this year? What about your sales efforts? Are they producing the customers you need to finish the second half of 2013 above your projected goals? Turn up the heat on your selling machine! Join ActionCOACH Business Coaching at a SPECIAL EDITION of GrowthCLUB, where you'll meet up with ActionCOACH clients and coaches from Madison, Minneapolis and Milwaukee in the Wisconsin Dells! Q3 GrowthCLUB is taking place on Friday, June 21, 2013 (Thursday, June 20th; optional) from 8:00am-4:00pm at The Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells. Regular Price: $475.00; VIP Ticket: $175.00; Client: $0 (included in current coaching package). Register online at: http://q3dells.eventbrite.com/. Questions: Call ActionCOACH Business Coaching at: (608) 441-5374.
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Posted on 5/16/2013
On Tuesday, June 25 from 6-8 p.m., you are invited to a BUSINESS WORKSHOP: Increase Your Business Pipeline with LinkedIn taking place at the American Family Insurance DreamBank. Learn to create connections that lead to new business by joining social media expert Dean Delisle for an informative session on the power of LinkedIn. He’ll share practical tips on the power of content, where people search for experts and how to turn LinkedIn invites into in-person meetings. After a general session (6-7 p.m.), you’ll spend an hour enhancing your own LinkedIn profile in an exclusive small-group setting with Dean (7-8 p.m.). Can’t make it to DreamBank? The general session will be streamed live on Google+, and they’ll provide access to all the learning materials. For more info on this event click here and for other events taking place this month at the DreamBank, click here.
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Posted on 5/16/2013
Imagine a place where community and culture come together, creatively charged by both its architecture and by its natural surroundings. Located on the shore of shimmering Lake Monona, Monona Terrace proudly offers free or low cost community events for people in the Madison area and beyond! For the summer of 2013, the following community events are taking place at Monona Terrace: T’ai Chi at Monona Terrace on Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 14 - June 27 from noon–12:45pm on the rooftop, Concerts on the Rooftop on Thursdays, June 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25 from 7-9 pm, Lakeside Kids! On Wednesdays, June 19, 26 and July 10, 17, 24, 31 from 10-11am, Madison Music Madison on Friday, June 21 from 4-5:30 pm on Olin Terrace and Dane Dances! on Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 5:30-9:30pm. For more information on these events, click here.
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Posted on 5/15/2013
The ninth annual Wisconsin Veterans Museum golf outing is scheduled for Monday, July 15, 2013. The event will take place at the beautiful course at The Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove. The fee for individual golfers is $125. However, if you sign-up before May 30, you golf for $110 per person! Price includes green fees, cart with GPS, range balls, tee gifts, lunch and a heavy hors d'oeuvres reception following golf. All proceeds from this event support educational programs and exhibits at The Wisconsin Veterans Museum. For more information and a full schedule of events, click here.
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Posted on 5/15/2013
You are invited to the Summer of Riesling Launch Party at Fresco taking place on Thursday, June 20th from 6-9 pm. Over 100 Rieslings will be available for you to taste, plus cheese pairings and other tasty items from Fromagination, Riesling-friendly hors d'oeuvres from Chef John Jerabek, and music from DJ Nick Nice. The event will be held up at Fresco in the MMoCA Rooftop Garden, and will kick off a Fresco event series called "Summer of Riesling." The cost is $30/person, which is a great price for food, music, and the amount of wines that will be available for you to taste! Don't be fooled, Riesling isn't always sticky-sweet; the variance in styles will surprise you, and the wines will be available for purchase too. Tickets can be purchased at http://summerriesling.eventbrite.com/.
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Posted on 5/10/2013
The UW-Extension Conference Centers invites you to the Pyle Center rooftop terrace for their Third Thursday’s Summer Series. The events are taking place from 4-7pm on June 20, July 18, August 15 and September 19 at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon Street. Live music, a cash bar and complimentary appetizers will be provided. Be sure to bring your colleagues and friends as everyone is welcome! For more information, click here. |
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Posted on 5/2/2013
The Madison Public Library Foundation wants you to make sure and bookmark the date for your exclusive introduction to the new Central Library and an evening of dining, dancing, and new spaces at the Foreword: Grand Opening Gala on Saturday, September 7, 2013. Look for more information coming soon at mynewlibrary.org.
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Posted on 5/2/2013
Make Music Madison is one-day citywide, free, outdoor musical experience taking place on the Summer Solstice, Friday, June 21 from 4:00-8:00pm. Music lovers around the city will generate a continuous wall of music to be enjoyed by everyone. Anywhere can be a venue as long as it is outside, anyone can be a performer as long as they love music, and of course everyone can enjoy this unique day of musical celebration. For more information, visit www.makemusicmadison.org.
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Posted on 6/13/2013
Officially sworn in as the 58th president of the State Bar of Wisconsin on 6/12/13, Attorney Patrick J. Fiedler makes Axley the only firm in Wisconsin with three attorneys that have served as State Bar President. Fiedler's one-year presidency begins on July 1, 2013. During his induction speech, Fiedler said he plans to focus his term on fostering diversity, leadership, education and community involvement within the State Bar. Fiedler is currently a partner in the firm, specializing in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Prior to joining Axley, he served as Dane County Circuit Court Judge for over 18 years. The two Axley attorneys who served as State Bar President prior to Fiedler include John Walsh from 1988 to 1989 and Axley founder Burr Jones from 1907 to 1908.
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Posted on 6/18/2013
Summit Credit Union has named Joanne Belanger as its senior vice president – marketing. Belanger has more than 18 years of experience in the marketing and branding industry, both stateside and in Canada. Prior to joining Summit, Belanger was associate marketing director at Bissell Homecare, Inc., in Grand Rapids, Mich. She has also held marketing, branding and innovation leadership roles at Stokke, Kimberly-Clark and Whirlpool Corporation. She holds an MBA in strategy, marketing and entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago – Graduate School of Business, and a bachelor of commerce degree in marketing and international business from the University of Ottawa.
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