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15th annual Commercial Design Awards
The CDAs honor the best commercial design projects built in Wisconsin by local companies.
MABA celebrates 75 years
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the Madison Area Builders Association (MABA) invited members of the past and present to a celebration on July 21.
Dane County Small Business Awards
For 40 years, the Dane County Small Business Awards have put the spotlight on small businesses and the contributions they make to the local economy.
Professional of the Week
Elizabeth Norman, RBC Wealth Management, The Norman/Fletchall Team
IB’s Professional of the Week is the premier way to meet Dane County’s professionals. This week features Elizabeth Norman, managing director, financial advisor, RBC Wealth Management, The Norman/Fletchall Team.
Cecilia Carlsson, BMO Wealth Management
IB’s Professional of the Week is the premier way to meet Dane County’s professionals. This week features Cecilia Carlsson, senior portfolio manager, BMO Wealth Management.
Thomas Parr, Upper Iowa University-Madison Center
IB’s Professional of the Week is the premier way to meet Dane County’s professionals. This week features Thomas Parr, center director, Upper Iowa University-Madison Center.
Viewpoints
With primaries over, here’s early look at Evers, Michels on business and economy
Statewide primary elections usually turn on appealing to loyalists in both major parties versus deep dives into specific issues.
Passage of ‘CHIPS and Science Act’ will help U.S., Wisconsin over time
In an age of deep partisan divides, it was perhaps surprising that Congress passed the “CHIPS and Science Act” by wide margins — roughly 2-to-1 in the Senate and by more than 50 votes in the House of Representatives.
What 2 border crossings teach us about driving value in our company
Our set of values, expectations, and operating parameters define our companies, which in turn directly impacts our success, financially as well as in other intangible ways such as reputation, ability to attract talent, and so on.
Using highway rights of way to transmit electricity holds promise
Almost everyone wants and needs reliable electricity, especially in an era when electric vehicles are hitting the roads in greater numbers, the digital world is ever-expanding, and the “decarbonization” of energy generation is evolving in many markets.
Dialing 988 for mental health help: It’s a step forward, but only part of the solution
The technology behind the July 16 switch to the 988 suicide and mental health crisis hotline was not all that revolutionary.
Past presidents mark 75 years of Madison Area Builders Association: Memories to predictions
“I remember the first Parade of Homes, about 1954, and the impact it had on both builders and the Madison Area Builders Association (MABA),” says 1972 MABA Board President Terry Monson.
Inflation, recession, and bears … oh my! What might it mean for Wisconsin?
If the current economic picture appears a bit like an abstract painting to you, there’s no need to adjust your vision. A confusing mosaic of data makes forecasting what is next for consumers and workers challenging.
6 ways to avoid a succession head fake that kills the deal
One of my fondest memories growing up was watching the Peanuts specials with my father. While we laughed at the fact that Charlie Brown always got faked out by Lucy with the football, pulling it out from him just as he was about to make the kick, we both felt bad for Charlie Brown.