KIDS-4 Gets Madison Civics Club Grant (Sun Prairie Star)

KIDS-4 Gets Madison Civics Club Grant

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=8803

With the $1,000 grant awarded by the Madison Civics Club plus matching funds, the Sun Prairie Media Center will add another video-production workstation, so that students can have a more in-depth learning experience. The workstation also will be available for use by community members. For more information about the KIDS-4 Program and the Sun Prairie Media Center, visit www.sunprairiemediacenter.com.

Blogger's Note: Congratulations to Cameron Thompson and his crew for winning this grant!  KIDS-4 is a great example of our community's uniqueness, as well as being yet another factor why Sun Prairie is a great place to live.

State Educators Meet at Sun Prairie High School to Discuss Classroom Technology (Sun Prairie Star)

State Educators Meet at Sun Prairie High School to Discuss Classroom Technology

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8733&SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&S=1

Click here for more information on the 2011 Flipped Conference.

Click here for more information on the Wisconsin Technology Initiative.

VIDEO: http://www.sunprairiestaronline.com/main.asp?SectionID=82&SubSectionID=311

Buck and Honey's Restaurant to Celebrate One-Year Anniversary (Buck & Honey's)

Blogger's Note: Congratulations to Buck & Honey's for being open for a whole year already! Sounds like a great reason to celebrate.  (Like we needed another reason to go to Buck & Honey's.)

Frontier Communications Senior VP & General Manager Becky Berkey Potts Visits Sun Prairie (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Frontier Communications Senior Vice President and General Manager Becky Berkey Potts visited the Sun Prairie and Portage offices this past week to meet with her Wisconsin offices and staff. Since taking on her current role last year, her areas of responsibility include operations proficiency, employee relations, community relations, competition and customer ownership by fostering innovation and working cross-functionally. Her territory includes Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wisconsin. Becky's duties will bring her to Wisconsin to meet with her Wisconsin team several times every year.

She attended the Social Media Breakfast meeting with Southern Wisconsin Regional Manager Terry Kucera on Wednesday, as Frontier sponsored breakfast that day. Becky and Terry also and met with City Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte and Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce board member Pete Schmeling at Buck & Honey's on Thursday evening. The discussion over dinner included how Frontier is looking forward to being a significant partner in the City's Economic Development efforts, what services Frontier may be deploying in Sun Prairie in the coming years, and the upcoming announcement on June 28th regarding the expanding role of the Sun Prairie offices in Frontier's Wisconsin market.

About Frontier Communications

Frontier Communications Corporation is included in the S&P 500 Index offering voice, high-speed internet, satellite video, wireless Internet data access, data security solutions, bundled offerings, specialized bundles for small businesses and home offices, and advanced business communications for medium and large businesses in 27 states and with approximately 14,900 employees.

It has a 100 percent U.S.-based workforce. More information is available at www.frontier.com and www.frontier.com/ir

Upcoming Events at Olympic Village (Independent Living, Inc.)

Here is a list of upcoming events at Olympic Village in June:

"Managing Your Money: Free Seminar for Priceless Information"
Thursday, June 9, 1 p.m.
Budgeting, bill-paying, I.D. theft and scams.
Independent Living, Inc.'s Financial Management Specialists tackle it all!

"A Salute to Old Glory! Flag Day Celebration and Community Dinner"
Tuesday, June 14, 5 p.m.
Free music and games at 5 p.m., then stay for a fun, informal dinner at 6 p.m. (The dinner features a special menu prepared by Independent Living, Inc.'s Chef Susan at a low cost of $9.00 per person, but you'll want to reserve your spot by calling 608-225-6376 today!)

"Navigating the Maze of Senior Housing Seminar"
Wednesday, June 22, 4 p.m
Free and open to all! Information focuses on finding a home to match your lifestyle!

"The Zoo Comes To You!"
Tuesday, June 28, 1 p.m.
Free and open to all! Join us as we meet some of the zoo's most popular and bizarre animals, up-close-and-personal!

Click here for more information on Olympic Village.

Questions regarding any of these events at Olympic Village may contact:

Teri Barr, Director of Public and Media Relations
Independent Living, Inc.
(608) 274-7900 x 131
tbarr@indepenliving.com
http://www.indepenliving.com/

Beer Wholesaler Bill Advances (JSOnline.com)

Beer Wholesaler Bill Advances

Link to Full Article: http://www.jsonline.com/business/122991428.html

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Blogger's Note: It will be interesting to see how this affects Wisconsin Distributors here in Sun Prairie.

From the article..."Anheuser-Busch became a minority owner of Wisconsin Distributors, in Appleton and Sun Prairie, in 2006. Since then, Wisconsin Distributors has expanded its business and hired more employees... Anheuser-Busch opposes the proposal, saying it reduces competition, said Terri Vogt, vice president of communications. Brewery-owned wholesalers give brewers competitive access in difficult markets, and allow brewers to provide financial help to wholesalers, the company said."

Summit Credit Union: Free Home Buyers Seminar Offered to Community (WisBusiness.com)

Near-record low interest rates and a favorable buyer's market are making it a great time to buy or refinance a home. Yet many folks continue to be leery about making this kind of financial move in light of the changing economy. To help people make a decision whether or not buying a home is right for them, as well as how refinancing may save them money in the long run, Summit Credit Union is holding a free seminar on Thurs., May 12, from 5:30 – 7 p.m., at the Summit Credit Union Sun Prairie Branch, located at 1333 W. Main St., in Sun Prairie. The seminar is open to the public.

Please register by visiting:

http://summitcreditunion.com/summit.php?page=43

or by calling (608) 243-5000 or (800) 236-5560.

About Summit Credit Union

Established in 1935, Summit Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative open to anyone in Wisconsin. Summit holds $1.5 billion in assets and has more than 118,000 members with a total of 24 locations throughout the Madison and Milwaukee areas. For more information, visit http://www.summitcreditunion.com/ or call (608) 243-5000 or (800) 236-5560.

For more information, contact:

Cheryl Van Tessier, Finesse Public Relations LLC
(608) 467-4408
ctessier@finessepr.net

Amy Crowe, Summit Credit Union
(608) 243-5000X2834
amy.crowe@summitcreditunion.com

Royle Printing to Implement Technique MIS and Data Collection (WhatTheyThink.com)

Royle Printing to Implement Technique MIS and Data Collection

Link to full article: http://whattheythink.com/news/50469-royle-printing-implement-technique-mis-data-collection/

Click here for more information on the Technique MIS and Data Collection system.

Click here for more information on Royle Printing.

Blogger's Note: Royle continues to make some great strategic investments that will keep Royle positioned to be extremely competitive both now and into the future.

Sun Prairie Represented in Feedback Session on WEDC Strategic Plan (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Sun Prairie Economic Development Director Neil Stechschulte was invited by Wisconsin Department of Commerce Secretary Paul Jadin to participate in 1 of 6 feedback sessions on the strategic plan for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). The WEDC is scheduled to become operational as of July 1, 2011. The meeting was Friday April 1st at Alliant Energy's headquarters in the American Center in Madison, Wisconsin.

Secretary Jadin and Deputy Secretary Mike Klonsinski presented a brief overview of the draft strategic plan. The document included a mission statement, a summary of core values, key performance indicators, four key strategies, and a preliminary organizational chart for the WEDC and its governing board.

Information from all 6 meetings will be collected and used to make final amendments to the draft strategic plan. Additional details on the final strategic plan will be announced and shared at four meetings around the State being hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA) on the following dates and locations:

April 19, 2011 - Eau Claire @ Chippewa Valley Technical College - Gateway Campus, Rm 130

April 21, 2011 - Appleton @ Fox Valley Technical College- Bordini Center, Room 103

May 3, 2011 - Wausau @ Northcentral Technical College - Center for Health Sciences, Room 2016

May 4, 2011 - Waukesha @ Country Springs Hotel - Woodfield Room

Each meeting will include an overview of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation by Secretary Paul Jadin and Deputy Secretary Mike Klonsinski, an overview of the Application Process for Financial Requests, a discussion on WEDA Government Relations and Economic Development in the 2011 – 2013 Budget, and Changing the Economic Development Service Delivery Model in Wisconsin.

Please contact the WEDA office with any questions or for registration information at weda@weda.org or 608-255-5666.

You may also click here to register or for more information.

First Weber Group Proudly Announces 2010 Award Winners (Madison.com)

The following Sun Prairie area First Weber agents were recognized for their performance in 2010.

2010 President's Club Award:

Pam Hickey & Stephanie Wedan (Sun Prairie)
Andy Lindgren - (Sun Prairie)

2010 Director's Club Award:

Scott Suchomel (Sun Prairie)

Source 1: http://host.madison.com/business/announcements/awards/article_18eb255e-45a1-11e0-9f04-001cc4c002e0.html

Source 2: http://www.firstweber.com/about-us/sales-awards.php

Harms Insurance Group Representatives Achieve Certifications (Sun Prairie Star)

Wood, Waerzeggers earn CISR designation
http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=6689&TM=33628.72

The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Nicole Waerzeggers, CISR (Photo Left), and LuAnne Wood, CISR (Photo Right), of Harms Insurance Group in Sun Prairie, after their successful completion of five, one-day courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by extensive examinations.

The CISR Program, available to insurance professionals in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, is distinguished from other programs of its kind by an annual continuing education requirement, which ensures that designees stay current on the important policy changes and trends within the industry.

Nicole and Lu Anne are to be commended on their dedication to professionalism as evidenced by the completion of the CISR designation and their commitment to continuing education.

The CISR designation is awarded by the Society of CISR, a not-for-profit organization and member of The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, the nation’s premier provider of insurance and risk management education.

This year, the Society of CISR celebrates its 21st anniversary with over 77,500 participants in the Program and more than 26,000 individuals holding the CISR designation.

Click here for more information on Harms Insurance Group.

Hallman Lindsay's Director of Sales, Mark Kowald Offers Predictions for 2011 (Capital Region Business Journal)

Read Mark's comments in the January 2011 edition of the Capital Region Business Journal as a part of the cover story "Consulting the Crystal Ball" at:

http://www.epaperflip.com/aglaia/viewer.aspx?docid=33a80bd556974990a767ab8993c6ee15

Blogger's Note: Hallman Lindsay is regularly viewed as a leading manufacturer in Wisconsin, and is often used as a good measuring stick against the economy.

Dane County Title brings historical perspective to The Cornerstone (Sun Prairie Star)

Dane County Title brings historical perspective to The Cornerstone

http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=6540