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Fitchburg Chamber Golf Outing
The Fitchburg Chamber Visitor + Business Bureau held its annual Golf Outing on June 28 at Nakoma Golf Club in Madison.
Professional of the Week
Bryan Watson, Pop-Dot
IB’s Professional of the Week is the premier way to meet Dane County’s professionals. This week features Bryan Watson, director of accounts, Pop-Dot.
40 Under 40 - Where Are They Now?
Dawn Crim, Class of 2005
IB is celebrating 20 years of the 40 Under 40 in 2020, and will be catching up with past recipients to see what they’ve been up to since they were honored. This week features Dawn Crim, secretary, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Virtual Icons in Business with Jeff Keebler of Madison Gas and Electric
In Business hosted its second virtual Icons in Business event of the year on June 23 featuring Jeff Keebler, chairman, president, and CEO of Madison Gas and Electric.
During the virtual presentation, Keebler shared insight into the organization’s history, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities renewable energy presents.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor, WPS Health Solutions, and our additional sponsors: The Madison Concourse Hotel, ActionCOACH, and Baker Tilly.
Viewpoints
That vision thing, revisited
Most organizations today seem to have a vision and mission statement. The question is: Do they truly have a vision of what they aspire to be.
SBA honors Wisconsin’s small businesses during National Small Business Week and beyond
In March 2020, none of us could have predicted the total devastation that the pandemic would cause our small business community.
White House goal possible with solar energy transition well underway
Within 1,600 acres of land in the Wood County town of Saratoga, a transformation is under way that will eventually power up to 40,000 homes with electricity spawned by the sun.
7 ways to finish the year off strong
It’s been a challenging year for many businesses due to the pandemic. Whether you’ve thrived or struggled in difficult times, there’s no doubt challenges came your way.
5 marketing ideas for recruitment you may not have considered
The hiring marketing right now is tough. Here are five nontraditional ideas for recruitment you may not have considered.
Spate of investment, exit news for Wisconsin companies is encouraging
The power of deal sharing and accelerating interest from out-of-state investors has been front and center this summer in Wisconsin, with many young companies announcing new venture capital rounds or acquisitions by larger companies.
