Bank of Sun Prairie Wealth Management Center Moves to New Location; Tom Tubbs Gets Lifetime Service Award (Sun Prairie Star)

Wealth Management Center Moves to New Location

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=8551 

Tom Tubbs Gets Lifetime Service Award

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=8544&TM=77769.15

Blogger's Note: The Bank of Sun Prairie makes the news again.  Is the fact that they issue press releases on these types of stories coincidence?  I think not.

Val Stiener Joins Bank of Sun Prairie Board of Directors (Sun Prairie Star)

Val Stiener Joins Bank of Sun Prairie Board of Directors

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=8501&TM=79495.92

Blogger's Note: Congratulations to Ms. Stiener on being named to the board of directors for the Bank of Sun Prairie.  We look forward to working with you.

Governor Walker Announces Special Legislative Session for Job Creation During Visit to Thermal Spray Technologies in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (Various)

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker visits with an employee of Thermal Spray Technologies during a tour of their facility in the Sun Prairie Business Park, where the Governor also announced he was calling the legislature to a special session to take up several bills focused on jobs.  (Photo by Neil Stechschulte)

From the left: Richard Wilkey, CEO & Founder - Fisher Barton Group, Bill Lenling, President -Thermal Spray Technologies, Mayor John Murray, GregWilkey President - Fisher Barton Group, and Governor Scott Walker stop for a photo at the end of the day in front of 16 U.S. patents held by the company.  (Photo by Neil Stechschulte)

Gov. Walker's Special Session on Jobs Includes 26 Bills (WisBusiness.com)
http://wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=248595

See the list of bills here: http://www.wisbusiness.com/1008/large/110928specialsession.pdf

Walker Calls Legislature Back for Special Session on Jobs (Madison.com)
http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_f2441f26-e9f8-11e0-927d-001cc4c03286.html

Walker calls special session on jobs bills (JSOnline.com)
http://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/130709508.html

Sun Prairie Star VIDEO

Main Presentation: http://www.youtube.com/user/chrismertes#p/a/u/2/tfn4VOt8GWc

Main Presentation Continued: http://www.youtube.com/user/chrismertes#p/a/u/1/zczBcQ_e-jI

Plant Tour: http://www.youtube.com/user/chrismertes#p/a/u/0/KPd92nsQdRA

Governor calls special jobs session; expresses confidence in Werwie (WKOW.com) VIDEO
http://www.wkow.com/story/15569861/governor-calls-special-jobs-session-expresses-confidence-in-werwie

Walker calls special session for jobs bills (todaystmj4.com) VIDEO
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/130741038.html

Gov. Walker calls a special legislative session on jobs (fox6now.com) VIDEO
http://www.fox6now.com/news/politics/witi-20110928-special-session-jobs,0,1479996.story

Walker Calls Another Legislative Session On Jobs(Channel3000.com)
http://www.channel3000.com/politics/29330492/detail.html

Wis. Gov. Calls Another Legislative Session on Jobs (NBC15.com)
http://www.nbc15.com/home/headlines/Wis_Gov_Calls_Another_Legislative_Session_on_Jobs_130717043.html

Blogger's Note: Special thanks to Governor Walker for visiting Thermal Spray Technologies in Sun Prairie.  We know there a lot of great companies in Wisconsin where he could have made his announcement today, and we're excited that he chose one of ours.

Austin Joins Thrive to Help Drive Advance Now Project (Madison.com)

Austin Joins Thrive to Help Drive Advance Now Project

Link to Full Article: http://host.madison.com/business/article_3aa6f87e-e88c-11e0-bdcc-001cc4c002e0.html 

Click here for more information on the Advance Now Project.

Click here to take the Public Input Survey for Advance Now.   
(The survey ends Oct. 11th, 2011.)

Blogger's Note: We need this effort to gain some traction and some effective changes need to come out of this project.  Hopefully this effort will help communities better understand their own assets as a part of the greater region, utilize regional assets as a marketing tool, and begin to position ourselves with how the State of Wisconsin ends up presenting itself as a place to do business.  Quality of life will always be important, but the focus needs to stay on growing our local and regional economy. Of course, making this about the Madison region and not just Madison is always a challenge.

Update: Thrive launches eight-month strategy for Advance Now (Sun Prairie Star)
http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=22&ArticleID=8531&TM=66117.88

Full Coverage of the Exergy U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross Planet Bike Cup Presented by Greenware (Various)

Daily Peloton - Pro Cycling News

USGP Madison: Nash, Trebon Win Opener http://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=19391

USGP Madison: Nash wins again Wellens crushes the field
http://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=19393

Velo News

Katerina Nash wins slippery kickoff to 2011 Exergy U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/09/news/katerina-nash-wins-kickoff-to-2011-exergy-u-s-gran-prix-of-cyclocross_193443

Ryan Trebon takes kickoff to 2011 U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/09/news/ryan-trebon-takes-kickoff-to-2011-u-s-gran-prix-of-cyclocross_193455

Katerina Nash sweeps 2011 Planet Bike Cup weekend in Wisconsin
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/09/news/katerina-nash-sweeps-2011-planet-bike-cup-weekend-in-wisconsin_193662

Bart Wellens wins round 2 of 2011 U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross
http://velonews.competitor.com/2011/09/news/bart-wellens-wins-round-2-of-2011-u-s-gran-prix-of-cyclocross_193683

Nash Repeats, Wellens Takes Day Two at the USGP Planet Bike Cup (Podium Insight)

Elite winners at day two of the Exergy USGP Planet Bike Cup: Katerina Nash (left) repeated her day one performance in the rain, and Bert Wellens (right) managed the muck better than the rest.  Photo credit: Lyne Lamoureux.  See more of Lyne's coverage of the USGP on twitter at @podiuminsight, on Facebook or http://podiuminsight.com/.

Cyclocrossers love mud.  (Obviously.)

Watch for more links detailed coverage after today's racing.

Thanks to the USGP for a great event again.  Looking forward to having you back in 2012!

Nash, Trebon Take Day One at the USGP Planet Bike Cup (Podium Insight)

Elite winners at day one of the Exergy USGP Planet Bike Cup: Katerina Nash (left) and Ryan Trebon (right).  Photo credit: Lyne Lamoureux.  See more of Lyne's coverage of the USGP on twitter at @podiuminsight, on Facebook or http://podiuminsight.com/. 

Watch for more links detailed coverage after today's racing.

151-Main Street Interchange Construction Update for Week of Sept. 26th (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

151-Main Street Interchange Construction Update for Week of Sept. 26th

DOT Project:

·         Work to continue on the southbound on ramp to USH 151

·         Concrete pavement installations on W. Main Street turn lanes

·         Curb & gutter installations along W. Main Street

.         Traffic sign installations throughout project     

City Project:

·         Curb & gutter installation along W. Main Street

·         Grading and concrete pavement installation along O'Keeffe Avenue

Traffic control:

·         Traffic control will remain the same all of next week.

Truck Traffic Advisory: 

·         It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the SB 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd interchange and turn around to head NB on 151and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Traffic control will remain the same for this week.  Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.   

In addition, vehicles traveling westbound on W. Main Street. and wanting to access businesses along O'Keeffe Avenue must turn at the Clarmar Drive intersection.  Access to O'Keeffe Avenue for westbound vehicles does not exist west of Clarmar Drive.  The contractor has reported multiple occasions where westbound vehicles on Main St. have tried to turn left on to the 151 off-ramp to Main St.  Drivers are asked to be mindful of where allowable access routes are located.

The next business meeting is scheduled for October 6th at 9:00 a.m.

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

Our View: Why Not Here? Job Forum Would Be Right at Home (Sun Prairie Star)

Our View: Why Not Here? Job Forum Would Be Right at Home

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=5&SubsectionID=5&ArticleID=8483

Blogger's Note: An interesting idea. I wonder if the Mayor has thought about this...

Is Your Business Ready for the 100 Day Challenge? (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Project 365 Announces the 100 Day Challenge

There are only 100 days remaining on Project 365.  To commemorate this milestone, I am issuing the following challenge to area businesses:

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, includes the following...

• Issuing at least one press release worthy of being posted on this blog for each of the months of October, November, and December. (Extra credit for any story that makes the Star or other media outlet.)
• Utilizing Facebook and/or Twitter to post at least one of each of the following: 1) a promotional story of a specific marketing effort you are undertaking, 2) at least one customer thank you or other recognition, and 3) a response to a customer service issue. (Extra credit if you aren't on either of these media and you start an account on one or both.  Also extra credit if there are links to or feeds from your social media accounts on your website.)
• Claiming and updating your Google Places page (free)
• Creating and emailing a brief written description of your social media strategy for 2012.  Doesn't have to be long, but it should address the big four questions--What is your message? Who is your audience? What media will best deliver that message to your audience?  And lastly, how do you measure if it was effective?  (Extra credit if you can explain how social media efforts are to be coordinated with the rest of your marketing strategies.)

Think you're up for it?  Want to try it but you're not sure if you can do it or not?  Maybe you would just like to ask some questions about social media? Contact Neil Stechschulte at 608-825-0894 or nstechschulte[at]cityofsunprairie.com with any questions.

Watch for special events during the rest of 2011 to help interested businesses meet these goals.

I ask companies and businesses that would like to participate in the 100 day challenge to sign up by e-mailing me at the address above by Friday September 30th.

Successful businesses completing all four tasks will be featured on the blog for all of 2012, and will receive a special recognition from the City of Sun Prairie, and will be invited to participate in a photo shoot and press release in January 2012. An overall winner will be selected in January as Project 365's Business of the Year.  (I might even throw in donuts for a day at your place of work if you really knock this out of the park.)

Good luck!

US Gran Prix of Cyclocross Kicks Off at Planet Bike Cup (CyclingNews.com)

U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross Kicks Off at Planet Bike Cup

Link to Full Article: http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/us-gran-prix-of-cyclo-cross-kicks-off-at-planet-bike-cup-2 

Blogger's Note: Come on out and see some of the cycling world's best riders this weekend at Angell Park in Downtown Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.  After all, you can't watch the Badgers and Packers ALL weekend...

Matrix Product Development Expands RFID Applications for Industrial Food Processing Ovens (Matrix Product Development Press Release)

Measuring temperature readings in large industrial food processing ovens has never been simple or easy.   Wisconsin food processing equipment firm Alkar is utilizing a new solution provided by Matrix Product Development that dramatically decreases raw material waste, reduces labor costs and improves regulatory compliance.

The solution is made possible through RFID technology. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology allows information to be read wirelessly from a distance. RFID allows for multiple items to be read at one time at distances up to hundreds of feet, and does not require a direct line of site. Matrix Product Development used RFID technology to create the Wyze-Temp® system, and customized it to meet Alkar's needs. In this application, an RFID enabled sensor is attached to the product being cooked as it passes down the oven’s conveyor belt. It is specifically designed to withstand the extreme heat of the oven. From inside of the oven, it transmits the real time temperature information wirelessly for immediate feedback and analysis. If the temperature moves outside of specified variance parameters, an audible or visible signal/alarm is is activated.

Wyze-Temp® is incredibly valuable to Alkar for three reasons:

1. Raw material cost savings.  The immediate and accurate feedback on temperature allows users of Alkar's equipment to monitor and adjust heat controls much more effectively than other equipment, which provides additional protection against thousands of pounds of food product being improperly cooked and potentially wasted.

2. Labor Costs.  Labor costs are greatly reduced as employees no longer have to be responsible for the dutiful task of opening and closing the oven door to take readings throughout the day.

3.Regulatory Compliance.  This Wyze-Temp® system also helps Alkar stay compliant to the many regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture which very closely monitors the inner workings of meat preparation and cooking. The Wyze-Temp® system helps ensure that nothing goes wrong during the cooking procedure which could lead to E-Coli or other sickening food-borne illnesses.

Alkar and Matrix Product Development first met in 2007 to discuss how to improve quality in Alkar's equipment. By 2009, Alkar was using Wyze-Temp® temperature sensors in their continuous-cooking ovens. Alkar relies on the Wyze-Temp® system to allow them to be successful in the food-processing industry where there is little margin for error.  Matrix Product Development's successful implementation of the Wyze-Temp® system for Alkar opens the door for further expansion of this unique RFID application across a wide array of  industries and market lines. Five other companies are now using the system for their continuous-cooking ovens which utilize a conveyor belt system, as well as many more which use it for batch ovens in which the food is relatively stationary.

Matrix Product Development is a high-tech electronic design and product development firm based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin in the Greater Madison area.  For more information, click here, contact Matrix Product Development at 608-834-1661 or email info@matrixpd.com.

Sun Prairie Mayor John Murray and Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte to Present at League of Wisconsin Municipalities Conference (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Mayor John Murray and Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte have been invited to participate in a panel discussion on the creation and implementation of economic development plans at 113th Annual Conference of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities on October 19th - 21st.  Joining them on the panel will be Gary Becker, Partner with Vierbicher Associates and Director of the Local Government Institute of Wisconsin.  Panelists will discuss their past efforts, successes, and what they would do differently, as well as whether or not economic development plans should change during a slower economy.

Click here for more information on the 113th Annual Conference of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities.

Frontier Communications to Recognize 'Protect Our Kids Week' (Sun Prairie Star)

Frontier Communications to Recognize 'Protect Our Kids Week'

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=8444

Blogger's Note: A good reminder to parents (and everyone else for that matter) to ensure that you have the proper security for all of your online tools.

Sun Prairie Woman Saves Thousands With Coupons (Channel3000.com)

Local Woman Saves Thousands With Coupons

Link to Full Article: http://www.channel3000.com/news/29167583/detail.html  

Blogger's Note: While this is an amazing story in itself, it also offers an interesting glimpse at the Sun Prairie retail market. Shoppers and buyers from Sun Prairie have a high expectation of value for their dollar.

Interested in a good deal? Check out the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Key Tag Discount program: http://www.sunprairiechamber.com/Keytag-Program.87.0.html  

Former WPPI Energy President & CEO Roy Thilly Inducted Into Joint Action Hall of Fame (Sun Prairie Star)

Thilly Inducted Into Joint Action Hall of Fame

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestaronline.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=8435&TM=935.876

Blogger's Note:  Congratulations to Roy on a well-deserved honor.

151 Main Street Project Update Week of September 19th, 2011 (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of Sept. 19th:

• Mainline paving will continue on Friday Sept. 16th 
• Work on finishing the A ramp (Northbound off ramp to Main Street) and the D ramp (Southbound on ramp to 151 and Madison) 
• Traffic controls from the previous are scheduled to remain the same 
• Curb and gutter work will also continue on to O'Keeffe Ave. 

Truck Traffic Advisory:

It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the SB 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd interchange and turn around to head NB on 151and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave. Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks. People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.

The next business meeting is scheduled for September 22nd at 9:00 a.m.  

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167
WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207
Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223
Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)
E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

Photo of the Day: WPPI Energy Annual Meeting (WPPI Energy)

WPPI Energy CEO Mike Peters, City of Sun Prairie Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte, and Sun Prairie Utilities Manager Rick Wicklund between sessions at the 2011 WPPI Energy Annual Meeting held today at the Marriott West in Middleton, Wisconsin.

2nd Annual Prairie Music Festival Scheduled for September 24th (Channel3000.com)

2nd Annual Prairie Music Festival Scheduled in September

Link to Full Article: http://sunprairie.channel3000.com/photo-gallery/arts-culture/58172-2nd-annual-prairie-music-festival-scheduled-september

Click here for more information on the Prairie Music Festival.

Click here for more information on Prairie Music Academy.

Blogger's Note: The 2nd Annual Prairie Music Festival is a community concert series to raise money for music scholarship programs with Prairie Music Academy.

Frontier to Host Job Fair at Sun Prairie Facility (Sun Prairie Star)

Frontier to Host Job Fair at Sun Prairie Facility

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=8389 

Blogger's Note: Thanks to Frontier for their continued investment here in Sun Prairie.

In Business Madison Publishes 2011 Construction and Development Roundtable (IBMadison.com)

In Business Magazine Construction & Development Roundtable (2011)

Link to Full Article: http://www.ibmadison.com/commercialdevelopment?id=1097

Blogger's Note: Special thanks to In Business Managing Publisher Jody Glynn Patrick and Editorial Director Joe Vanden Plas for the invitation to participate in this year's Construction and Development Roundtable.  It was a privelege to share the same table with some of the top developers in Madison and Dane County. There was great discussion, and I left thinking that Sun Prairie may be in an even better position than I had previously thought.  At the very least, we seem to have more things going on here, and we sure are more optomistic about what the future holds.  Here's to having some more things for In Business to report on from the Sun Prairie area!

Sun Prairie Utilities Ted Chase Earns Public Power Service Award (Sun Prairie Star)

Photo Credit: Sun Prairie Utilities

Chase Earns Public Power Award
Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=8313&TM=85570.02

Click here for more information on Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin (Based in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin).

Blogger's Note: Just an affirmation on how important providing competitively priced, reliable electricity is to our economic development efforts in Sun Prairie.  Congratulations to Ted, and thanks for all your years of service.

Stechschulte to Participate in Panel Discussion on Economic Development at WPPI Energy Event on September 15th (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Stechschulte to Participate in Panel Discussion on Economic Development at WPPI Energy Event on September 15th

City of Sun Prairie Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte will participate in a panel discussion at WPPI Energy's Annual Meeting on  September 15, 2011.  Representatives of the 51 member communities and partners will gather to hear presentations on infrastructure and technology, energy policy, economic development, and an update on what's new at WPPI Energy.  Stechschulte will cover keys to Sun Prairie's economic development successes along with representatives from fellow WPPI Energy members Sturgeon Bay and Slinger. Contact Kelly Simonsen, Marketing Manager for WPPI Energy with any questions at ksimonsen@wppienergy.org or 608-834-4519.

Blogger's Note: This is a chance for member communities to learn from one another, and to encourage WPPI Energy to continue to grow its economic development program. 

Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fest - Sat. Sept. 10th (Sun Prairie Tourism Commission)

The Downtown Sun Prairie Art Fest is Saturday Sept. 10th from 10:00 am - 4:00 p.m. on the 100 & 200 Blocks on E. Main Street. Over 30 artists will set up on Main Street to sell their creations in the shadows of Downtown Sun Prairie's historic buildings. In addition to the fine art presented for purchase there will be a variety of entertainment throughout the day, food and beverages offered by local restaurants and a special area where kids can create their own art! The Sun Prairie Historical Library and Museum will feature a special exhibit during the Art Fest.

Sun Prairie Blues Fest - Saturday Sept. 10th at Angell Park, Sun Prairie, WI (Sun Prairie Lions Club)

Sun Prairie Blues Fest - Saturday Sept. 10th 

Angell Park, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

The Sun Prairie Blues Fest Announces the 2011 Lineup - The Playground of Sound, Alex Wilson, Jim Schwall, Barrel House Chuck and Steve Freund, The Jimmys, Ken Saydak and blues legend W.C. Clark.

Sun Prairie Blues Fest tickets are now on sale at the Blues Fest web site, www.spbluesfest.com. Save $5 by purchasing your tickets in advance. We have a covered venue so no need to worry about rain, we'll hold the event rain or shine!

U.S. 151 - Main St. Interchange Construction Update for the Week of Sept. 12th (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of Sept. 12th:  

    

DOT Project:

·         Finish storm sewer installation.

·         Grading and placing crushed aggregate base course(CABC).

·         Concrete pavement possibly Friday and Saturday.

City Project:

·         Storm sewer installation on O'Keeffe Ave

·         Grading and placing CABC on Main Street.

·         Concrete pavement possibly on Friday and Saturday.

Traffic control:

·         Traffic control will remain the same all of next week.

Truck Traffic Advisory: 

·         It is currently very difficult for large trucks to make a left turn onto Main Street from the southbound 151 ramp. These trucks may want to either 1) turn right and go around the Round-a-bout to go east bound on Main Street, or 2) they could go up to the 151-CTH C - Reiner Rd. interchange and turn around to head northbound on 151 and exit on to Main Street. This right turn is much easier for large trucks.

Traffic control will remain the same for this week.  Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

Persons travelling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.

The next business meeting is scheduled for September 22nd at 9:00 a.m. 

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

Sun Prairie Teacher Named Wisconsin Elementary Teacher of the Year (Channel3000.com, Others)

 

Photo by Craig Schreiner, Wisconsin State Journal

Sun Prairie Teacher Named Wisconsin Elementary Teacher of the Year

Link to Full Article: http://sunprairie.channel3000.com/news/parents-kids/57648-sun-prairie-teacher-named-wisconsin-elementary-teacher-year 

Other Coverage:

Herman among Wisconsin's teaching elite (Sun Prairie Star)

http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=21&ArticleID=8361

Local Teachers Recognized by State (Madison.com)

http://host.madison.com/news/local/education/local_schools/article_6678b878-d8ee-11e0-8e08-001cc4c03286.html

Blogger's Note: Congratulations to Marsha.  And yes...we take education in this community pretty seriously, and yes I will shamelessly and repeatedly say how great it is to have someone like Marsha in our schools.  If you don't think this helps Sun Prairie to attract business, think again.

Frontier Communications Chief Operating Officer Dan McCarthy in Sun Prairie for Wisconsin Territory Tour (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Southern Wisconsin Region Manager Terry Kucera, National Region Senior Vice President Rhonda Lutzke, Central Region Field Marketing Director Burgess Harrison, Director of Operations Charles Staeven and Frontier Communications Chief Operating Officer Dan McCarthy met with Mayor John Murray, Council President Zach Weber, and Alderman Jon Freund to introduce themselves to one another.   Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte then took the Frontier team on a tour of Sun Prairie.  The Frontier team is showing Dan McCarthy around Sun Prairie and Frontier's Southern Region as a part of a tour of statewide facilities and service territories in Wisconsin.   The team then adjourned to Buck and Honey's restaurant with some community partners for dinner.  Frontier has made and is making considerable investment in infrastructure throughout their territory in Wisconsin, and was looking to initiate a more formal conversation about Sun Prairie's future needs.

Update: Q&A with Frontier COO Dan McCarthy (Sun Prairie Star)
http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=8489&TM=80950.78

402 East Main Development Set for Plan Commission Review on September 13 (Sun Prairie Star)

402 East Main Development Set for Plan Commission Review on September 13

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=8324

Blogger's Note: This would be a great project for Downtown.

Thermal Spray Parent Company Making Significant Investments Into Their Companies (WisBusiness.com)

Fisher-Barton Group Reinvests Profits to Build New Materials Lab

Link to Full Article: http://www.wisbusiness.com/index.iml?Article=246287

Blogger's Note: Yes...their new lab was built in Watertown.  But it sure sounds like the Thermal Spray division here in Sun Prairie has a lot of potential.  

151 Main Street Project Update Week of September 5, 2011 (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of Sept. 5th:  

 

 Finish storm sewer installation in the WisDOT section of the project.

 

Begin street grading operations in the WisDOT section of the project.

 

Continue storm sewer installation in the City portion of the project.

 

Traffic control will remain the same for this week.  Note that there are no turns onto Main Street from O'Keeffe Ave.

 

Persons traveling this route are advised that construction is likely to be occurring on Saturdays for the next several weeks.  People are also strongly encouraged to continue to slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.

 

The next business meeting is scheduled for September 8th at 9:00 a.m.

 

Key Contact Information

City of Sun Prairie Project Office: (608) 215-1167

WisDOT Project Office: (608) 834-1207

Contractor Office (R.G. Huston): (608) 255-9223

Project Office Address: 1632 W. Main St. (Access from Hart Rd.)

E-mail: mainstreet@cityofsunprairie.com

Digital Marketing Magic Pyramid: Integrating email, Social Media and Search (Frontier Communications)

Email, social media and search are the cornerstones of the "Digital Marketing Magic Pyramid." Together they can help any company or organization grow their online presence.

Join Frontier Communications as we discuss these building blocks with Lisa Grimm, Mall of America's digital brand manager, and Albert Maruggi, strategic communications consultant.

Attend the live, one-hour Webinar to learn about:

•Driving search ranking with content marketing and customer comments
•Building email lists and satisfying your readers
•Extending email content to social networks
•Leveraging events, notables and news cycles to your advantage
•Google + : The Facebook killer?

Who should attend?

•Business Owners
•Marketers and Public Relations Managers
•Customer Service Managers
•Sales and Business Development Managers

This complimentary Webinar takes place on Tuesday, September 13 at Noon Eastern (11 a.m Central). Space is limited.

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Siemens and eMeter to Implement a Meter Data Management System for Member Utilities of WPPI Energy (Technology Marketing Corporation)

Siemens and eMeter to Implement a Meter Data Management System for Member Utilities of WPPI Energy

Link to Full Article: http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2011/08/30/5741096.htm

Blogger's Note: A good strategic move towards implementing Smart Grid technology for WPPI Energy member utilities like Sun Prairie.