In Business magazine – Event Overview
How do you reach local captains of industry? How do you meet face-to-face with the influential, the decision-makers, the C-suite? How do you associate your company’s name with a full day of high-level education, information, and networking?
The answer: By making a smart investment. Sponsor an event or award program and participate in the IB Expo & Conference.
For more information, email events@ibmadison.com.
All statistics listed below are from the most recent in-person event.
Events
EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR
The area’s most successful business leaders are celebrated at an elegant awards reception for their outstanding leadership, individual achievements, and significant contributions to their companies
Attendee Statistics (three-year average from the most recent in-person events)
172 attendees | 72% management-level or higher | 41% senior or executive VP or higher
2022 Attendee Statistics
129 attendees | 77% management-level or higher | 41% senior or executive VP or higher
Info: IBMadison.com/EOY
Apply: IBMadison.com/ExecutiveoftheYearApplication
40 UNDER 40
In March, a networking reception celebrates the achievements of the most recent 40 Under 40 class at a networking reception. In November, IB reunites 23 years of the 40 Under 40 at a reunion event!
Reception Statistics (three-year average from the most recent in-person events)
310 attendees | 54% management-level or higher | 30% senior or executive VP or higher
2022 Reception Statistics
263 attendees | 58% management-level or higher | 30% senior or executive VP or higher
Reunion Statistics (two-year average from the most recent in-person events)
118 attendees | 70% management-level or higher | 40% senior or executive VP or higher
2021 Reunion Statistics
83 attendees | 70% management-level or higher | 42% senior or executive VP or higher
Current year statistics will be added when available.
Info: IBMadison.com/40Under40Event
Apply: IBMadison.com/40under40Application
DANE COUNTY SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS
For 40 years, the Dane County Small Business Awards has been one of the most well-regarded business awards programs in the community. It puts the spotlight on small businesses and the contributions they make to the local economy.
Statistics (three-year average from the most recent in-person events)
183 attendees | 56% management-level or higher | 33% senior or executive VP or higher
Current year statistics will be added when available.
Info: IBMadison.com/DCSBA
Apply: IBMadison.com/ApplyDCSBA
COMMERCIAL DESIGN AWARDS
The 16th annual Commercial Design Awards celebrate Dane County’s influence on Wisconsin’s notable
architecture. Winning projects are honored at an August awards reception. The Project of the Year will be
revealed at the event and featured on the cover of the August issue of In Business.
Statistics (two-year average from the most recent in-person events)
157 attendees | 48% management-level or higher | 40% senior or executive VP or higher
Current year statistics will be added when available.
Info: IBMadison.com/CDA
EXEC CONNECT
Exec Connect began in 2002 and is IB’s longest-running event exclusively for Dane County’s most influential business and community leaders. This private event is by invitation only.
Statistics (three-year average from the most recent in-person events)
167 attendees | 90% management-level or higher | 73% senior or executive VP or higher
2022 Attendee Statistics
148 attendees | 88% management-level or higher | 72% senior or executive VP or higher
Info: IBMadison.com/ExecConnect
ICONS IN BUSINESS
Inspirational executives and companies headline the Icons in Business breakfast series. At each Icons event, business luminaries share valuable lessons learned leading their organizations and offer insight into the current challenges and opportunities their industries face.
Statistics (two-year average from the most recent in-person annual series)
133 average attendees | 416 unique annual attendees | 61% management-level or higher | 27% senior or executive VP or higher
Current year statistics will be added when available.
Info: IBMadison.com/Icons
