Events
| Tue, November 3 |
Coming Out Ahead on a Loss: Tax Strategies to Maximize Your Cash Flow |
| 11 – 11:45 a.m. |
online |
Manufacturers who have experienced economic losses during the recession may be eligible for tax relief. In a free webinar, “Coming Out Ahead on a Loss: Tax Strategies to Maximize Your Cash Flow,” SVA Certified Public Accountants will discuss tax incentives for manufacturers, year-end tax planning, and tax strategies to overcome losses.
To register for the free webinar, visit www.sva.com/events/10106. Instructions for participating in the webinar will be e-mailed to you. |
| Cost: |
free |
| Website: |
www.sva.com/events/10106 |
| Tue, November 3 |
Leadership Greater Madison Alumni Association Indoor Mini-Golf Classic |
| 5:15 p.m. |
Vitense Golf Land, 5501 West Beltline Highway at Whitney Way |
On Tuesday 11/3 we’re taking over the Indoor Mini Golf Course at Vitense Golf Land. Pretend it’s still summer while playing the 18 hole course featuring landmarks from around Madison such as the Capitol and the lakes.
Playing there is fun, even more so with your LGM Alumni group.
Help support our Community Action Teams which begin November 15th and also grow the LGM Alumni Endowment fund at Madison Community Foundation fund by bringing a foursome to this event. You’ll be treated to a light dinner, cash bar, an 18-hole mini golf event, and you can buy raffle tickets so you can win prizes.
Tuesday, November 3rd
5:15 p.m. registration starts, buy your on-site raffle tickets
5:15 p.m. light dinner and cash bar
6:15 p.m. tee off
After everyone is done golfing we’ll award raffle prizes.
Get your LGM class members to enter, or invite co-workers, clients or friends for a fun, unique and relaxing night of fun!
The deadline for registration is Friday, October 23rd, so act now and call your friends!
4-person team $200 registration includes 18 holes of Unique Golf and Light Dinner
4-person team $300 registration includes a hole sponsorship, 18 holes of Unique Golf and Light Dinner
Single person $50 registration includes 18 holes of Unique Golf and Light Dinner
$35 of the $50 individual registration is tax deductible.
Send check made out to LGM Alumni Association or credit card information to: Marcia Philipps Hyzer, 6331 Clovernook Rd, Madison, WI 53562. |
| Cost: |
$50/person |
| Thu, November 5 |
Infertility, Sexual Function & Cancer: A Panel Discussion |
| 6-8 p.m. |
Gilda's Club Madison 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562 |
| Cancer and cancer treatments can have significant effects on fertility and sexual function. Hear about creative ways to maintain a healthy sexual relationship from a panel of experts. Audience questions will be addressed confidentially through slips of paper, or directly during the lecture. |
| Cost: |
FREE and open to the public |
| Website: |
www.gildasclubmadison.org |
| Contact: |
Sara Goetz 608 828-8870 sgoetz.@gildasclubmadison.org |
| Thu, November 5 |
Middleton Chamber of Commerce, Get Moving Middleton |
| 7:30-8:45 a.m. |
Hilton Garden Inn - Greenway Station |
| Join us for our monthly member breakfast! Stay informed about Middleton's community, the schools, the lastest business trends, financial markets, health matters and more. Guests welcome! |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Website: |
www.middletonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Van Nutt 608-827-5797 chamber@middletonchamber.com |
| Thu, November 5 |
Optimizing Your Position |
| 9:30am - 3:30pm |
Foley Lardner Office |
Woman's Leadership Seminar coming to Madison area. Seminar is Nov 5th at Foley & Lardner offices.
Attendees will learn how to navigate within organizations, as well as, tips for better communication, time management, networking, team building and negotiation.
We are looking to fill more seats!!! $30 entry fee for 1-Day seminar includes lunch and light refreshments. Seminar is subsidized by WI Women in Government.
Please encourage a woman to register TODAY!!!
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| Cost: |
$30. |
| Website: |
http://www.wiscwomeningovernment.org/story.cfm?newsID=24 |
| Contact: |
Meg Kramarz 608-283-2587 mkramarz@kpasllc.com |
| Fri, November 6 |
Expand Your Success Motivational Seminar |
| 8:00am |
Monona Terrace |
| Spend two days with 8 motivational speakers and trainers to take you to the next level in your life. Hear from experts in health, nutrition, business, relationships, fashion and more. Join us for an action packed experiential experience you won't want to forget! |
| Cost: |
$99 |
| Website: |
www.expandyoursuccess.net |
| Contact: |
Lori 608-279-4313 lhoasis@yahoo.com |
| Fri, November 6 |
Share Your Holidays- Stuff-a-Semi |
| 6am-7pm |
Metcalfe's Sentry (Hilldale Shopping Center, 726 N. Midvale Blvd., Madison) |
| Share Your Holidays and support Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin on November 6th and 7th when you donate food to help stuff-a-semi! The event takes place November 6th and 7th from 6am until 7pm at Metcalfe's Sentry. Donate funds and non-perishable food. |
| Website: |
http://www.secondharvestmadison.org/NBC15.html |
| Contact: |
Anna Nelson 608-223-9121 annan@shfbmadison.org |
| Sat, November 7 |
Habitat Harvest Benefit |
| 8:00 pm - midnight |
7450 University Ave, Middleton 53562 |
Fundraising benefit to sponsor a home for a Habitat for Humanity family to be build Spring 2010.
Music donated by Fuzzy Side Up / Beer & Wine Bar by Knights of Columbus - all proceeds go to Habitat Church Build. |
| Cost: |
$25.00 per person |
| Website: |
www.stbmidd.org |
| Contact: |
Wendy J. Hansen 608-225-5014 whansen@communitytitlellc.com |
| Sat, November 7 |
Tis the Season To Be Stressed: The Challenge of Balancing Work, Home, and Holiday Expectations |
| Saturday, 8:30AM-1:00PM |
The Psychology Center, 6510 Grand Teton Plaza, Madison, WI 53719 |
Presenting a half-day retreat for the professional woman designed to teach specific skills for managing the increased stress this time of year often brings to work and home. Join us for a fun-filled morning of learning and connecting. You’ll leave relaxed, refreshed, and armed with strategies for reducing holiday stress.
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| Cost: |
$65.00* includes materials and refreshments *(qualifies for reimbursement by your medical flex spending account. |
| Website: |
www.tpcmadison.com |
| Contact: |
Teri Woods, Ph.D. (608) 833-9290x351 information@tpcmadison.com |
| Mon, November 9 |
LGM Alumni Association's Lunch with a Leader |
| 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. |
The Madison Club, 5 East Wilson St., Madison |
Guests Welcome!
11:30 sign-in and networking, 12:00–12:45 Lunch and Panel, 12:45-1:00 Question & Answer period
RSVP By: Friday November 6, 2009 at noon
RSVP To: The Madison Club, 608-255-4861
Come hear a panel of alumni in public service or running for office give us information about the issues and challenges of their constituencies.
See how your fellow alumni are helping shape the future of our community, and have a chance to ask them questions!
Our panel discussion will be moderated by Eric Franke (LGM 14), News Anchor at WISC-TV.
Our Panel:
Michael Schumacher (LGM 14) District 18 Alder, was elected to the Madison Common Council in 2007, was born and raised in Germany, and earned his PhD of educational administration from UW-Madison. He’s an adjunct faculty member in the Business department at Edgewood College and owns a consulting firm.
Shiva Bidar-Seilaff (LGM 14) District 5 Alder, was elected to the Madison Common Council in 2009, was born in Iran, raised in Valencia, Spain, and came to the U.S. as a graduate student. She married a Madison native and settled in Madison, received the YWCA Woman of Distinction award in 2005, and is the Director of Community Partnerships at UW Health.
Steve King (LGM 16) District 7 Alder, was elected to the Madison Common Council in 2009, has his Bachelor’s in economics and international studies from Portland State University and his master’s in political science from UW-Madison. He’s the Manager of learning and development at Meriter Hospital and is interested in crime and public safety, sustainable economic development, and dealing with effects of growth, particularly traffic and infrastructure.
Jason Punzel (LGM 13), candidate for State Treasurer announced candidacy in August of 2009, and wants the state treasurer to provide independent advice to political leaders on economic policy and financial issues. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Managerial Economics/Finance, and is a principal in White Cap Real Estate.
RSVP deadline is noon Friday, November 6th. Call the Madison Club at 608-255-4861 to RSVP, they will process your credit card payment at the lunch.
We will serve a Gourmet Sandwich Buffet - An assortment of pre-made gourmet sandwiches with artisanal breads, cheeses, deli meats and condiments; house-made soup; seasonal salad; pickles; kettle chips; and house-made cookies. |
| Cost: |
$20.00 via check/cash or credit card at the event |
| Contact: |
608-255-4861 |
| Tue, November 10 |
A Practical Overview of Import/Export Compliance: Nuts and Bolts of International Trade |
|
Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53713 |
Importing and exporting offer great opportunities for your company’s growth, but the details are getting increasingly complex. Two international trade experts will present a full-day program with the information you need to make the most of your international market right now. Conveniently broken into three sessions – import compliance (morning), exporting overview (afternoon), and a special luncheon talk on the Obama administration’s approach to key foreign policy issues. Attend one session or all! This workshop is intended for import and export professionals, including those involved in purchasing, shipping, traffic, international sales and senior management.
Cost:
Full Day: $125/members, $150/non-members
Half Day – 1 session only (import or export): $85/members, $100/non-members
Lunch only: $30/members, $35/non-members
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| Cost: |
Please see event description. |
| Website: |
http://www.mitaweb.org/Events.shtml |
| Contact: |
Stanley Pfrang 608-267-0639 Stanley.pfrang@wisconsin.gov |
| Tue, November 10 |
Building/Remodeling Green Seminar |
| 6-8 pm |
JG Development's Natural Element Homes Gallery-Blue Mounds |
Come to a FREE seminar at JG Development on building or remodeling green. Learn the most cost effective way to make your new or existing home more energy efficient and improve the air quality. Laura Paprocki, an Environmental Engineer and Energy Star Consultant with Trinity Environmental LLC, will present information on how to make your home both more comfortable and energy efficient – which will save you money in the long run. We’ll bet it’s easier than you think!
Located at the JG Natural Element Homes Gallery
4070 E. Brigham Road
Blue Mounds, WI 53517
RSVP Required
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.JGDevelopment.com |
| Contact: |
Michelle 608-437-6181 michelle@jgdevelopment.com |
| Tue, November 10 |
Free Seminar: Home Sweet...Buying Your Home |
| 6:30-8:00 p.m. |
Summit Credit Union, 401 S. Yellowstone Dr., Madison |
Buying your first home can be stressful and a lot of work. Take the confusion out of the
home-buying process and spend more time thinking about what colors you’re going to want to paint the walls. Summit will give you tips to use while shopping for a home and making an offer. Plus, we’ll go over the application process to help make the entire home-buying process simple and enjoyable. Reservations are required at www.summitcreditunion.com or by calling (608) 243-5000 or (800) 236-5560.
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.sumitcreditunion.com |
| Contact: |
Summit Credit Union 608-243-5000 ctessier@finessepr.net |
| Tue, November 10 |
Upstarts! Q&A With Author Donna Fenn |
| 6-7:30pm |
Plenary Room, Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706 |
| Members of the UW-Madison community and the public are invited to attend a special Q&A with Author and veteran entrepreneurship reporter Donna Fenn on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to discuss her new book: “Upstarts! How GenY Entrepreneurs are Rocking the World of Business and 8 Ways You Can Profit from Their Success.’ The Q&A will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Plenary Room of 1310 Grainger Hall, with a book sale and signing to follow. A live webcast of the Upstarts! Q&A will be available at www.bus.wisc.edu/upstarts. Fenn has more than 20 years experience writing about entrepreneurship and small business trends. Her latest book, “Upstarts!,” analyzes young entrepreneurial success strategies and what to expect from these highly collaborative and team-oriented individuals in the future. She provides readers with eight critical lessons every entrepreneur and marketer must learn. In 2001, Fenn was a co-recipient of the Women's Economic Round Table Entrepreneurship Prize, sponsored by the Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. From 1988 to 1992, she lived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she was a correspondent for The Associated Press and covered a variety of issues including business, culture, the economy and the Gulf War. |
| Cost: |
free |
| Website: |
www.bus.wisc.edu/upstarts |
| Contact: |
Melissa Anderson 608-262-9213 mkanderson@bus.wisc.edu |
| Thu, November 12 |
Better Board Meetings |
| 9-11AM |
Goodman Community Center, 149 Waubesa St., Madison |
Improve the structure of your Board meetings to enhance the way Board members interact with the organization.
Discussion will focus on use of a consent agenda, four no-fuss ways to improve your next meeting and four questions to ask for making your Board meetings better over the long haul.
The session is led by Melanie Schmidt, principal of Timpano Consulting. Melanie brings over 15 years experience working with Boards of Directors and organizational leaders to connect the dots between strategy, systems and people.
You can register online at http://bit.ly/4F3iNR or by sending your contact information to mailto:rsvp@timpanoconsulting.com |
| Cost: |
$40/person |
| Website: |
http://bit.ly/4F3iNR |
| Contact: |
Melanie Schmidt 608-251-0808 rsvp@timpanoconsulting.com |
| Thu, November 12 |
MPI Midwest Regional Conference |
| 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center |
It’s the first ever Midwest Conference and Suppliers Showcase! The MPI Minnesota and Wisconsin Chapters are collaborating to host an event that will include excellent education, a large marketplace and great networking opportunities.
Wednesday, November 11
6:00–8:00PM Welcome Reception at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
Thursday, November 12
7:00–7:45AM Registration and Breakfast
7:45–9:00AM Welcome Announcements and Opening Session
9:00–9:15AM Break
9:15–10:45AM Breakout Sessions (3)
“TARP Federal Stimulus Rules and the Sarbanes-Oxley Law: Critical Issues for Meeting Planners” Joshua Grimes
“Etiquette and How It Can Make the Difference” Colleen Rickenbacher, CMP, CSEP, CPC
“How to Incorporate Community Outreach as Part of Your Meetings and Events” Alan Ranzer
10:45AM–12:45PM Supplier Showcase
1:00–2:30PM Breakout Sessions (3)
“TARP Federal Stimulus Rules and the Sarbanes-Oxley Law: Critical Issues for Meeting Planners” Joshua Grimes
“Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way: Contingency Planning Secrets of a Military Planner” Brad A. Goldberg
“Creating Meetings that Excite the Brain for Optimal Learning” Lawana Gladney
2:30–2:45PM Break
2:45–4:00PM Closing Session and prize drawings
Cost: Symposium & Suppliers Showcase:
$99 members (increases to $125 after Nov. 6)
$125 nonmembers (increases to $150 after Nov. 6)
$35 students (increases to $55 after Nov. 6)
Suppliers Showcase & Lunch Only:
$29 per person (increases to $50 after Nov. 6)
For exhibitor information, please contact us. |
| Cost: |
Please see event description. |
| Website: |
http://www.mnmpi.org/mrc2009.aspx |
| Contact: |
Sherry Benzmiller CMP 608-223-8276 x121 |
| Thu, November 12 |
"Personally Branded" - Sales & Marketing Executives Madison Monthly Event |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Johnny Delmonico's - 130 S. Pickney St |
Everyone needs to promote themselves in their professional life and socially. The problem is that most people do not know how. Do you want a promotion? Do you have to position yourself as an expert? Do you work for an employer but are responsible for bringing in clients? Do you work for a large company where it is hard to be recognized?
Personal branding has been around since the 1990s. In the beginning it was used primarily for entrepreneurs and high-level executives to gain business. Today virtually everyone could benefit from knowing how to use personal branding.
You might as well know this up front. You already have a brand whether you are aware of it or not. Wouldn’t it be better to take control of your brand than to find yourself accidentally branded.
The best part about being Personally Branded is that you have the potential to stand out and prosper in the world. If your mission is to be your best self and do your best work, you can make an amazing impact.
Our speaker, Sheri Fermanich from Street Smart Publishing, started her speaking career when she was elected State DECA President as a junior in high school.
Today she is a double entrepreneur, operating a real estate brokerage as well as an e-commerce coaching business where she speaks, creates new products and is a published author.
Register online today to attend this excellent event! |
| Cost: |
Free for SME members. $35 for non-members. |
| Website: |
http://www.smemadison.com/ |
| Contact: |
Adrianne Tritt (608) 513-7636 info@smemadison.com |
| Thu, November 12 |
Planning for Retirement |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. |
SVA, 1221 John Q. Hammons Drive, Madison, Wis. |
At this complimentary seminar hosted by SVA, speakers E.G. Schramka, CPA, J.D., ABV, PFS, SVA Certified Public Accountants, and Leonard Barry, MS, CFP®, SVA Wealth Management, Inc., Registered Investment Adviser, will share objective advice and answer frequently asked questions, including:
-How can I plan for a secure retirement?
-What are the advantages of converting my traditional IRA to a Roth -How can I reduce income taxes and estate taxes?
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| Cost: |
Complimentary |
| Website: |
www.sva.com/events |
| Contact: |
Amy Qualmann (608) 826-2430 qualmanna@sva.com |
| Thu, November 12 |
Requisite Video: Know This! (Live Web Show) |
| 3:30pm |
Online! |
| This is a live and interactive web show broadcast from the Requisite Video studios in Madison, WI. We will interview three experts on various topics. Web viewers will have a chance to interact with us and our guests through online chat. The show will run approximately 30 minutes. |
| Cost: |
$0 |
| Website: |
requisitevideoproductions.blogspot.com |
| Contact: |
Paul Ranola 608-698-6513 paul@requisitevideo.com |
| Fri, November 13 |
The Fundamentals of Finance for Nonfinancial Managers |
| Registration and Networking 8:15- 8:30 a.m.; Workshop 8:30-11:00 a.m. |
The Madison Club, 5 E Wilson Street |
The world of Business is changing FAST! Are your financial skills up to speed? Don’t let your fear of finance set you back.
In this high-impact, 2 1/2 hr. seminar you will learn the concepts, tools and techniques that can help you make each business decision pay off and keep your bottom line healthy!
What You Will Cover:
-Learning the Language – Key financial terms and concepts
-Your Financial Statements: Interpreting Your Company’s Financial Signals
-Profit Planning
-Budgeting/Revenues & Expenses/Cash Flow Analysis
-Determining Your Company’s Well-being and Keeping Your Bottom line Healthy
Attending this workshop entitles you to reserve a FREE 30 day trial of The Business Analyst and a FREE follow up meeting with both Executive Business Builders and ActionCOACH. These meetings include the identification of the specific challenges your are facing today and need to address now, specific strategies to propel your business forward, and evaluate your 5 ways profit potential.
Executive Business Builders will challenge you to think differently about everything from your financial planning, profitability and marketing to your overall business model; from "Garage to Greatness" Executive Business Builders will give you tools to help you create a more profitable and flexible business. |
| Cost: |
$39.99 |
| Contact: |
608-821-0702 |
| Sat, November 14 |
Dog Den Badger Saturdays! |
| During Badger Football Game |
The Dog Den, LLC |
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Giene Keyes, Owner, The Dog Den, LLC 608-278-7529, giene@thedogden.com
Doggie Football Camp!
The Dog Den’s FIFTH season of Badger Football Games!
All pups get a hot dog at halftime!
Madison, WI Presenting The Dog Den’s fifth season of fun during Badger Football Saturdays! Socialization, fun, tricks & games! And – Every dog gets a hot dog for halftime fun! Overnight sleepovers offered for all late games (Saturday, September 5th) – Yes, the staff sleeps right with the dogs!
Join us for home Badger Football games
We’d love to meet your dog!
“We love bringing our dog to the Dog Den for their football Saturdays! We are tired after the game and now our dog is too! It is so nice to be able to take them to place that you trust, where the staff knows your dog and loves your dog just as much as you do! You can tell they are sincere.”
The Dog Den is a safe hang-out for Madison area dogs. We provide Dog Daycare, Training, Behavior Consultations and Puppy Playgroups! Daycare with us includes social fun, games, training and education. Here your dog can run and play with his friends, get plenty of attention and snuggle time from our Canine Behavior Specialists, and be dog-tired when you return from your fun day at the football game!
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The Dog Den, LLC 2821 Index Road, Right off of the Beltline at the Fish Hatchery Road Exit
www.thedogden.com
“A tired dog is a good dog!”
Giene Wicker, Owner
Phone: 608-278-7529
Email: giene@thedogden.com
Web Site: www.thedogden.com
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| Cost: |
$20.00 per dog |
| Website: |
http://www.thedogden.com |
| Contact: |
Giene Keyes 608-278-7529 giene@thedogden.com |
| Mon, November 16 |
Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) |
|
contact event manager |
From 16 - 22 November 2009, Global Entrepreneurship Week will connect young people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators. Students, educators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, employees, non-profit leaders, government officials and many others will participate in a range of activities, from online to face-to-face, and from large-scale competitions and events to intimate networking gatherings.
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| Contact: |
Doug Bradley 608-263-0238 bradley@ocr.wisc.edu |
| Tue, November 17 |
Applied Tech Presents: Backup for Business Survival |
| 11:30am to 1:00pm |
Clarion Suites - 2110 Rimrock Road - Madison, WI 53713 |
Applied Tech, in partnership with StorageCraft Technology Corporation, will present a free lunch & learn entitled "Backup for Business Survival” on Tuesday, November 17, 2009.
Join us to discover best practices for backups, disaster recovery, and data protection. Topics include:
-Simpler, faster, more reliable backups
- How to create a disaster recovery and data protection plan
- File and folder recovery
-Verification of on-site and off-site backups
Seats are limited for this no-cost seminar. RSVP today to ensure your seat. Registrants will be provided lunch from Upstairs Downstairs catering.
Register at www.appliedtech.us
Questions? Please contact Julie Vike at 608.257.6051 x23 or vike@appliedtech.us
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.appliedtech.us |
| Contact: |
Julie Vike 608-257-6051 x23 vike@appliedtech.us |
| Tue, November 17 |
Coming Out Ahead on a Loss: Tax Strategies to Maximize Your Cash Flow |
| 8:15 – 9 a.m. |
online |
Manufacturers who have experienced economic losses during the recession may be eligible for tax relief. In a free webinar, “Coming Out Ahead on a Loss: Tax Strategies to Maximize Your Cash Flow,” SVA Certified Public Accountants will discuss tax incentives for manufacturers, year-end tax planning, and tax strategies to overcome losses.
To register for the free webinar, visit www.sva.com/events/10106. Instructions for participating in the webinar will be e-mailed to you. |
| Cost: |
free |
| Website: |
www.sva.com/events/10106 |
| Tue, November 17 |
Cricket Wireless Free Day at Madison Children's Museum |
| 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Madison Children's Museum |
| Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of unlimited wireless services, is sponsoring a free day at Madison’s Children Museum (MCM) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17. Approaching its one-year anniversary in the Madison market, Cricket is excited to partner with MCM and give back to the community. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Website: |
http://www.MadisonChildrensMuseum.org |
| Contact: |
Ashley Franks 414-443-0850 afranks@100monkeyspr.com |
| Tue, November 17 |
Middleton Chamber of Commerce Business Social Hour |
| 5:00-7:00 p.m. |
Summit Credit Union (645 Junction Road) |
| Network, enjoy food and drink, and win door prizes. |
| Cost: |
FREE |
| Website: |
www.middletonchamber.com |
| Contact: |
Van Nutt 608-827-5797 chamber@middletonchamber.com |
| Tue, November 17 |
Mpower Business Workshop with this year’s Mpower ChaMpions: Learn what Madison’s Mpower sustainability pledge can do for your business |
| 7:30 am - 9:30 am |
Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St, Madison |
Start the morning with refreshments and a Key Note by Paul Linzmeyer, explaining the business case for sustainability.
Hear first-hand results of the 2009 Mpower ChaMpions including: Webcrafters, Great Big Pictures, JJR, Capitol Insurance Companies, The Payroll Company, designCraft, Sergenian’s Floor Coverings.
Learn about Resources to Mpower Your Businesses and about participating in Mpower ChaMpions 2010.
Find more information and register by November 10th at http://www.mpoweringmadison.com/registration09 |
| Cost: |
Free, but registration required |
| Website: |
http://www.mpoweringmadison.com/registration09 |
| Contact: |
Jessie Lerner 608.819.0689 jessie@sustaindane.org |
| Tue, November 17 |
The Business Alliance's 15th Anniversary Celebration Dinner |
| 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe |
Join us Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 5:00 to 7:30 PM, as the Business Alliance publicly celebrates its 15th Anniversary of proudly serving the communities with a social dinner at the Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe. Please RSVP by 11/12/2009. Cocktails, mingling, free appetizers sponsored by our host, and networking will begin at 5:00 PM. At 6:00 PM, we'll sit down to order and enjoy dinner, followed by a short presentation that celebrates the founding and significance of the Business Alliance back on November 7, 1994, and that looks forward to the bright future of the organization.
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Hosted by: Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe
Contact number: (608) 251-7733
Location: Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe
77 Sirloin Strip
Madison, WI 53713
Please RSVP by 11/12/2009.
The Business Alliance was formed with an initial gathering at “Apple Island,” formerly located at 849 East Washington Avenue, on Monday, November 7, 1994. It was formed with development ideas and funding provided by the Madison Gay/Lesbian Resource Center, which later was to merge into OutReach, Inc. For the past 15 years, the Business Alliance has served as Greater Madison’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce, made up of gay, lesbian, and LGBT friendly business owners, professionals, and individuals joined together to promote business and offer support to its membership through networking, education, and professional and business development. Business Alliance social events welcome all current & prospective members at NO CHARGE, held at venues that support our local LGBT community.
By nature and design, the Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe is a lounge type atmosphere with low-lighting, colorful rooms and authentic Mediterranean appetizers and entrees. They welcome you and hope that you have a memorable experience. On Tuesdays, the Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe feature $4 martinis and the $4 "Bomb night." At this 15th Anniversary social dinner, you pay for your own dinner and drinks from the wonderful menu selections available at the Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe. Our host's owners, Tommy Hanna and Simon Hanna will be offering free appetizers and contributing a door prize at the event. As mentioned before, please RSVP by 11/12/2009 so that our host may best prepare for our celebratory evening.
Visit www.mediterraneanhookah.com for more information about our host, their specials, photos of their past events, their calendar of future events, and a one-time use coupon for $5 off your dine-in food purchase of $30 or more.
Parking and wireless Internet are always free at the Mediterranean Hookah Lounge & Cafe.
We encourage everyone to bring & exchange their business cards for a chance to win a door prize. Past winners have received valuable discount coupons & gift certificates. You could be this month's winner!
The Business Alliance, Greater Madison's LGBT Chamber of Commerce, since 1994, affiliated with OutReach, Inc.
Business Owners - Professionals - Individuals - Allies.
Call Scott Mickelson, 608-301-5334 for more details.
Check the Community Calendar in Isthmus, Facebook, Madison Verve, OurLives Magazine online, LinkedIn, Twitter, Eventful, Upcoming, InBusiness magazine online, OutInMadison.com, 77Square, and madisonbusinessalliance.com for the calendar of future events, between e-mail announcements. Mark your calendar to join us at future Business Alliance events.
The Business Alliance
http://madisonbusinessalliance.com
http://www.lgbtoutreach.org
http://tba15.eventbrite.com
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| Cost: |
Free appetizers; you purchase your own meal/drinks |
| Website: |
http://madisonbusinessalliance.com |
| Contact: |
Scott Mickelson 608-301-5334 business-alliance@live.com |
| Wed, November 18 |
Association for Women in Communication
Picture Yourself with a Perfect Portfolio! |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Rigadoon Room, Edgewater Hotel, Madison, Wisconsin |
| Join AWC~Madison for our November luncheon. Mollye Barrett of ClearPath LLC pairs up with Amy Lynn Schereck, a Madison-based wedding/editorial/commercial/event photographer. Learn about the advantages of a good publicity photo (and have an opportunity to have one taken at the event) and the elements of a good on-line portfolio. |
| Cost: |
Members $20; Guests $30; Students $12 |
| Website: |
http://www.awc-madison.org/web/ |
| Contact: |
Shayna Miller, Public Relations Chair 608.270.3627 awcmadison@gmail.com |
| Wed, November 18 |
Enterprise MBA Information Session (Evening and Executive MBA) |
| 5:45 |
Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue in Madison |
Students and staff from the Enterprise MBA Programs will be present to talk about MBA admissions, academics, career services and student life, and to answer any questions you may have.
Check-in will be just outside room 2400 Grainger Hall. The Enterprise MBA information session will begin in room 2339 Grainger Hall, 975 University Avenue in Madison, at 6:00 PM. Check in is from 5:45 to 6:00 PM. The information session will begin with a general overview and then discuss specifics of the part-time Wisconsin Evening and the Executive MBA program.
The program is scheduled to end around 7:30 PM.
You may visit our website to register until the day before the session or you may walk in and register the day of the session. |
| Cost: |
none |
| Website: |
http://www.bus.wisc.edu/mba/infosessionsignup/register.aspx |
| Contact: |
Enterprise MBA Program Office 608-263-1169 mbaenterprise@bus.wisc.edu |
| Wed, November 18 |
International Association of Business Communicators November Meeting - CANCELED |
| Registration: 11:30 a.m.; Lunch & Program: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
Edgewater Hotel, 666 Wisconsin Ave., Madison |
The Madison chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators is pleased to welcome Jason Weaver, founder and CEO of Sway, Inc.
Jason Weaver has over 15 years experience as an entrepreneur, executive and innovator. He has worked as an online marketing strategist for numerous social community projects, such as Sony’s Acidplanet, Broadjam.com and M17 in Europe.
Jason’s talk Social Media ROI will be about the impact social media can have for your brand, as well as measurements you can use to define success. Hear his perspective on:
-Why social media is important now
-How social media works as part of an integrated marketing plan
-How success is defined
-Specific social media tactics you can launch today
The meeting, like all IABC Madison meetings, is open to the public. Register by 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2009. (Please note that cancellations received after the registration deadline will be billed the full cost of the event). Be sure to include your name and contact information (company, phone number, e-mail address for our Attendee Roster).
Mail to:
Chris Dehlinger
IABC- Madison
P.O. Box 143
Brooklyn, WI 53521
Free parking is available onsite. |
| Cost: |
$17 for members, $23 nonmembers and guests, $12 student members; payable by cash or check the day of the meeting. Make checks payable to IABC-Madison. |
| Contact: |
Chris Dehlinger iabcmadison@verizon.net |
| Wed, November 18 |
The Three Most Important Words For Any Employer: Document, Document, Document |
| 7:00 AM |
Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, 1 West Dayton St., Madison |
“The Three Most Important Words For Any Employer: Document, Document, Document” is the topic of a free seminar Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at the Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club, 1 West Dayton St., Madison, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. presentation, breakfast and registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Brian L. Anderson and Mindy J. Rowland from DeWitt Ross & Stevens will present.
This HR Roundtable presentation will address our tough economic times when employers have to make more termination decisions, and employment-related claims go up. Our speakers will discuss what types of documents every employer should create and maintain to fend off such claims, including: Important employment policies in employee handbooks; Notes and documents from applicant and exit interviews; Discipline and evaluation forms; Health plan-related documents, including COBRA notices and election forms; and 401(k) plan notices and elections.
The seminar is part of an ongoing series of seminars called HR Roundtable. To register for the free Madison seminar, go to www.dewittross.com and register under Events or send an e-mail to hrroundtable@dewittross.com or call 608-252-9330 by Friday, November 13, 2009.
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| Cost: |
$0 |
| Website: |
www.dewittross.com |
| Contact: |
Martha Olson 608-252-9330 hrroundtable@dewittross.com |
| Thu, November 19 |
2009 Community Investing Conference |
| 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Marriott Madison West |
This conference offers information about different ways to access community investing options and to make investing decisions that align social impact with financial return. Industry leaders will be on-hand to discuss community investing as a viable, sound and sustainable way to align investment decisions with values.
Keynote speakers:
Calvin Holmes, Chicago Community Loan Fund
Mark Pinksy, Opportunity Finance Network
Christa Velasquez, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Featured presentations from:
Shari Berenbach, Calvert Foundation
Peter Berliner, PRI Makers Network
Kathryn Dunn, Helen Bader Foundation
Kelly Lucas, Community Foundation of South Wood County
Cory Nettles, Generation Growth Capital
Karl Pnazek, Community Assets for People
Sr. Corinne Florek, Mercy Partnership Fund
Michael Crosby, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
Cliff Rosenthal, NatâÃÂÃÂl Federation of Comm. Dev. Credit Unions
Saurabh Narain,Community Investment Fund
Tracy Turner, MicroPlace |
| Cost: |
$95 (full day); $80 (half-day); $40 (keynote) |
| Website: |
http://bit.ly/4CgCUl |
| Contact: |
Tracy (608) 257-3863 events@forwardci.org |
| Thu, November 19 |
DMI Annual Dinner |
| 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. |
Monona Terrace |
Seats are on sale now for the 2009 DMI Annual Dinner: Connecting with the Cities of Tomorrow taking place on Thursday, November 19th from 5:00-8:30pm at the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, One John Nolen Dr. Our keynote speaker is David Bragdon, President of the Oregon Metro Council which is an elected regional government that serves more than 1.5 million residents in three counties and 25 cities in the Portland region. Mr. Bragdon will highlight how investments in a transportation system, made decades ago, have positioned the Portland region to connect with growing American and global transportation networks.
The dinner will also serve as the venue to present the 14th annual Community Asset Awards. The awards were developed as a way to publicly thank individuals and organizations who contribute significantly to improving the quality of life within the downtown community. |
| Cost: |
$75/person; $600//table of 8 |
| Website: |
https://www.downtownmadison.org/store/products.php?product_id=5821 |
| Contact: |
(608) 443-1972 |
| Thu, November 19 |
Hard Hats to Corner Offices - Everyone needs to Network |
| 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. |
Country Springs Hotel, Pewaukee |
Leah DeLaney Karge of The Business Journal will make a breakfast presentation to SMPS Wisconsin members and guests on November 19.
No more asking about the kids. No more awkward entrances into a room. No more intimidation. No more feelings that 'I'm the only person that doesn't know anyone'. Networking doesn't need to be a fate worse than death. It is time to make Networking work for you.Â
This session will give you some very fundamental and practical strategies for working a room that are both easy and comfortable for any person in the organization from the CEO to the intern, from in the extrovert to the introvert. But don't take it from us:
"Kudos on the Networking Training, you were a big hit! You obviously had a positive impact on our guys, since I received lots of positive feedback. Here's an excerpt from a senior VP's email: "What an enjoyable hour. I thought the session yesterday afternoon was just great! The presentation and points that were given were very pertinent to what we do everyday."
Thanks again for arming our group with the tools needed to begin the networking process." Kim DeWitt, Director of Business Development at Boldt Construction
Hard hats to corner offices – everyone needs to Network. Now make it work for you. |
| Cost: |
$35 members / $60 nonmembers |
| Website: |
www.smpswisconsin.org/nov09.html |
| Contact: |
Tony LaShay 262.206.4215 alashay@wi.rr.com |
| Thu, November 19 |
“Generational Differences and Awareness in Project Management” by Sarah Gibson of Accent Business Communications |
| 5:30-8:00PM |
Hilton Garden Inn-Middleton |
Fogey. Kid. Punk. Whatever. Whether we’re conscious of it, generational differences affect how our project teams function. Spend an hour, learning more about the generational differences evident in our feedback and communication styles, our work ethic and our project team expectations. This eye-opening, fun session will give you insight into motivating your team to better generational communication.
Sponsor: Project Management Institute: Madison/South Central Wisconsin Chapter, PMP professionals will earn one (1) PDU, Time: 5:30-8PM, cash bar and networking 5:30-7PM, Speaker 7-8PM, Registration: www.PMI-Madison.org, deadline 11/11/09—walk-ins welcome. |
| Cost: |
Reduced Cost: $15 for members and $25 for non-members. |
| Website: |
www.PMI-Madison.org |
| Contact: |
Rosemary Wright 608.831.1763 marketing@pmi-madison.org |
| Thu, November 19 |
Madison’s Second Pecha Kucha Happy Hour |
| 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. |
The COMEDY CLUB, 202 State Street, Madison, WI 53703 |
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Attendance will be limited to the first 150 respondents.
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| Website: |
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dG9xNmFEVnB5WDBHZzU4NEpuV3Rmc2c6MA |
| Thu, November 19 |
MEDICARE: Fitting the Pieces Together |
| 12-1:30 pm |
Gilda's Club Madison 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562 |
| The Executive Director of the Board on Aging and Long Term Care will discuss how the "pieces fit together" in your own personal puzzle of Medicare. We will look at Original Medicare, Medicare Supplemental Policies, Medicare Advantage Plans, Drug options like SeniorCare and Medicare's Prescription Plan (Part D), Employer/Retiree Group Health Plans, Medical Assistance Programs, and any other insurance component available. |
| Cost: |
FREE and open to the public |
| Website: |
www.gildasclubmadison.org |
| Contact: |
Sara Goetz 608 828-8870 sgoetz@gildasclubmadison.org |
| Thu, November 19 |
Wisconsin Youth Entrepreneurs Conference |
| 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
University of Wisconsin Whitewater |
A collection of University of Wisconsin System students, professors, successful entrepreneurs, and policy makers are meeting Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Whitewater – The Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization and National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance will be co-hosting Wisconsin’s Youth Entrepreneurs Conference during Global Entrepreneurship Week on Thursday, November 19, 2009. The youth entrepreneurs conference will be a Wisconsin-centered discussion on the best collegiate entrepreneurial practices in the state and collaborating between aspiring collegiate and emerging entrepreneurs.
Featuring Scott Button of Venture Investors, Scott Gittrich owner of Toppers Pizza, James Schneider of Blue Chip Marketing, Jon Hardin and Scott Resnick of Hardin Design and Development, and Greg Meier of PhysioGenix and Lansare Corporation.
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| Cost: |
$10 Students - $25 Faculty and Community |
| Website: |
www.uwwceo.org |
| Contact: |
Jordan Leahy 608.695.2651 jordanwilliamleahy@gmail.com |
| Fri, November 20 |
Dane Buy Local Holiday Marketplace |
| 12-7 PM |
Edgewater Hotel Ballroom |
| Forty member shops from Dane Buy Local will their treasure chest of goods to sell holiday-perfect gifts and cards without you having to drive all over the county! Free appetizers and cash bar while you shop. Enter to win one of forty door prizes when you bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantries. |
| Cost: |
free for shoppers! |
| Website: |
danebuylocal.com |
| Contact: |
marketing@theedgewater.com |
| Fri, November 20 |
Holiday Art Fair |
| Noon-5 pm |
227 State Street, Madison |
| Festive holiday fundraiser supports free arts education programs of the Madison Museum of Contemporary. 90+ fine artists, Gourmet Gallery, and entertainment by Madison's finest performing arts organizations |
| Cost: |
$4 |
| Website: |
http://www.mmoca.org/events/holidayartfair/index.php |
| Contact: |
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art 608.257.0158 info@mmoca.org |
| Sat, November 21 |
2009 Global Opportunities Symposium: Mastering Cross Cultural Communication in a Global Economy |
| 2pm to 6pm |
Epic Campus, Delphi Room |
International Professionals
Global Opportunities Symposium
Topic: Mastering Cross Cultural Communications In A Global Environment
Join us in an informative presentation by Keynote Speaker, Martha Blalock, Professor, Intercultural Communications, UW School of Business as well as a panel discussion on how to best interact and manage people from various cultural backgrounds.
Advance registration requested.
For a printable flyer or more information, please visit our website www.internationalprofessionals.org |
| Cost: |
Free to members of International Professionals, non-members $15 |
| Website: |
www.internationalprofessionals.org |
| Contact: |
Nicole Ralph 608-669-1582 info@internationalprofessionals.org |
| Sat, November 21 |
Madison Women's Expo |
| 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Exhibition Hall, Alliant Energy Center |
Come join us for the 11th annual Madison Women's Expo! BRAVA magazine hosts hundreds of exhibitors, celebrity guests, and interactive fun encompassing all aspects of a woman's life. Categories represented include food, health, fashion, beauty, home, fitness, children and families, career opportunities, and so much more. With over 250 exhibitors, fabulous prizes and a chance to get a jump start on your holiday shopping, you wont want to miss this year's event!
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| Cost: |
Ticket sale information will be released October 1st |
| Website: |
madisonwomensexpo.com |
| Contact: |
Michelle Page-Alswager (608)-848-6705 michelle@bravaenterprises.com |
| Mon, November 23 |
PROAlliances NEWS (Networking Empowers Women to Succeed) Group Meeting |
| 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. |
Mary Kay Training Center, 100 River Place, Suite 255 |
| This group meets every other Monday at this location & is looking for new members in certain industries. Guests are invited to eRSVP. |
| Website: |
https://proalliances.com/calendar |
| Contact: |
Natalie Schloesser nschloesser@UnchartedShores.com |
| Tue, November 24 |
12th Annual Autumn Gathering Reception |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
Monona Terrace Convention Center |
Autumn Gathering was initiated twelve years ago as a way for convention sales managers from the Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) to introduce themselves to the business leaders within the African American community. Over the years, this networking opportunity has grown to include many ethnically diverse business leaders and groups in Madison.
The goal of the reception is for the GMCVB to connect with business leaders who belong to national associations and work through these contacts to bring more multi-cultural association convention business to our destination. |
| Website: |
www.visitmadison.com |
| Tue, November 24 |
Downtown Madison, Inc "What's Up Downtown" Breakfast |
| 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. |
The Madison Club, 5 E Wilson Street |
| Speaker: Jim Woodward, President & CEO, Meriter Health Services. Open to DMI members & friends. |
| Website: |
www.downtownmadison.org |
| Tue, November 24 |
IA Wisconsin - LinkedIn Training: "Increasing Your Visibility on LinkedIn Using Profiles & Groups" |
| 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
Radisson Hotel, 571 Grand Canyon Drive |
| Presenter: Wendy Soucie. All ticket sales in advance, no walk-ins. WIFI available, so bring your laptop. |
| Cost: |
$75/person |
| Contact: |
608-225-1985 |
| Tue, November 24 |
Wanted: Organizations That Need To Improve Their Bottom Line |
| 9-11am |
The Empowerment Cafe 199 Cottage Grove Rd. Madison |
Improving your bottom line is not just about increasing sales and controlling costs. It is about identifying and eliminating the constraints and resistance that exists within and without your organization. Attend this free 2 hour session to learn how your organization can benefit from our consulting services. Who should attend this session, business leaders and managers that have the responsibility of improving the performance of their organization.
Presenter, Dolores Kokinos, President of The Empowerment Cafe, has over 28 years experience as a business analyst that combines her expertise as a human behavior specialist. She educates business leaders and managers how to create a work environment where staff is happy, motivated, focused and dedicated to achieving the business strategies, objectives and goals. |
| Cost: |
Event is FREE. Please RSVP |
| Contact: |
Dolores Kokinos 608-235-5218 Dolores@TheEmpowermentCafe.com |
| Sat, November 28 |
Downtown Madison Holiday Open House |
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State Street & Capitol Square |
| Kick off the holiday season at nearly 40 participating downtown shops and restaurants. |
| Website: |
www.visitdowntownmadison.com |
| Contact: |
608-443-1974 |
| Mon, November 30 |
Nourishing Yourself While You Care for Someone Else |
| 6-8 p.m. |
Gildas Club Madison 7907 UW Health Court Middleton, WI 53562 |
| SAT (Self Acceptance Training) pyscotherapist Dick Russo will share his experiences as a caregiver and what was helpful to him. He'll also conduct a "mini" workshop to demonstrate the principles of self acceptance. It is Dick's goal that participants will go away from this mini workshop with tools for self acceptance. |
| Cost: |
FREE and open to the public |
| Website: |
www.gildasclubmadison.org |
| Contact: |
Sara Goetz 608 828-8870 sgoetz@gildasclubmadison.org |
| Mon, November 30 |
What is the NEW NORMAL for 2010 and Beyond? (Technology Trends & Opportunities)
An Accelerate Madison Lunchtime Event |
| 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
Fluno Center (Skyview Room), 601 University Ave., Madison, WI |
How are some technology enterprises accomplishing their new goals and priorities with flat (or reduced) budgets, about the same number (or fewer) employees and steadily increasing workloads? Technology companies and people are changing how they operate to meet current economic challenges. As Madison’s technology sector leads the way to economic recovery, this Accelerate Madison program will include discussions of new and emerging technologies, various budgetary and staffing scenarios, seizing efficiencies and better processes, relevant and timely business strategies and generous time allocated to the specific questions and concerns of a live audience.
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| Cost: |
$35 Guests/Non-Members; $0 Members/Accelerate Madison |
| Website: |
www.acceleratemadison.org |
| Contact: |
Jan Moen, executive director of Accelerate Madison (608)213-3939 info@acceleratemadison.org |
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