Find a few of your favorite things at Prairie Quilters Quilt Show and Competition (Sun Prairie Star)

Find a few of your favorite things at Prairie Quilters Quilt Show and Competition (April 3-5, 2011 at St. Albert's Center, 2420 St. Albert the Great Drive)

http://www.sunprairiestaronline.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=129&ArticleID=7151&TM=34137.48

For additional information, go to www.sunprairiequiltshow.com.

Blogger's Note: Quilting supports a unique cluster of businesses here, and we're proud to have all the competitors who ply their trade here in Sun Prairie.

Marcus Theatres Update (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

As of March 29th, 2011, the status of this project is unchanged. Marcus Corporation owns their site in the Prairie Lakes development, and their zoning has been approved. Due in part to a slow economy, there has been no commitment to any timeline from Marcus officials as to when they may begin construction. However Bruce Olson, President of the Marcus Theatres Corporation has said "Please know that we are still very excited to build a terrific new prototype entertainment complex on our site in your city."

The City remains confident that Marcus will begin construction as soon as economic conditions permit them to do so. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Any questions can be directed to Neil Stechschulte, Economic Development Director at nstechschulte[at]cityofsunprairie.com or (608) 825-0894.

Frontier Communications Announces Wisconsin Operations Web Site (Frontier Communications Press Release)

Frontier Communications has started a new web site for their operations here in Wisconsin. The site, located at www.frontierwis.com, includes local contact information as well as announcements about local company activities and events. A link just added today will list all the locations of upcoming events where people can register for their chance to win an HDTV, laptop or tablet computer.

The main website for the company, www.frontier.com, will continue to be the place to go for information on current offers and details on Frontier products and services. Consumers can also like Frontier on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/FrontierCorp, follow Frontier on Twitter at @frontiercorp, or on Linked In at www.linkedin.com/company/frontier-communications.

For additional information, contact Terry Kucera at terry.kucera@ftr.com or 608-742-4500.

There's a Lot to Like About New Sun Prairie Eatery (Madison.com)

There's a Lot to Like About New Sun Prairie Eatery

http://host.madison.com/entertainment/dining/article_c4476826-56fa-11e0-992d-001cc4c03286.html

(Photo by John Hart - Wisconsin State Journal)

Blogger's Note: Baba's continues to get good reviews...this time by the Wisconsin State Journal!

BID Board Finalizes Mission Statement (Sun Prairie Star)

BID Board Finalizes Mission Statement

“The Sun Prairie Business Improvement District’s mission is to support the development, improvement and promotion of the downtown area for the economic benefit of all businesses within the District as well as the general social and economic benefit of the people of the City of Sun Prairie and its visitors."

Read the full article on the mission statement as well as other BID updates at:

http://sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=7056

Click here for more information on Downtown Sun Prairie.

Blogger's Note: Get these dates on your calendar for upcoming downtown events: Cannery Square Block Party - June 18th, Taste of Sun Prairie - July 23rd, Downtown Car Cruises - August 11th and 25th.

Prairie Flowers and Gifts Celebrates Five Years of Memorable Moments (Sun Prairie Star)

Prairie Flowers and Gifts Celebrates Five Years of Memorable Moments

http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=7123

Dina Pocernich, owner of Prairie Flowers & Gifts, poses outside the business she has owned for five years as of February. As a former part-time employee, Pocernich was approached by the shop’s founder regarding the possibility of buying the business in 2006 and has expanded the shop to include gifts such as local artwork, cards and decorative items to go along with her floral offerings (photo by Tim Neuenschwander).

Click here for more information on Prairie Flowers and Gifts.

Sun Prairie Hosts Regional Economic Development Professionals Meeting (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Economic Development professionals from the 8 county THRIVE region met at Wisconsin Distributors in the Sun Prairie Business Park on March 24th for their first meeting of 2011. Hosts were Neil Stechschulte, Economic Development Director for the City of Sun Prairie and Shane McPeak, Human Resources Director for Wisconsin Distributors. Mr. McPeak provided a brief overview of Wisconsin Distributors' operations in Wisconsin. Mr. Stechschulte gave a brief presentation on economic development activities in Sun Prairie.

Special guest for this meeting was Mr. Larry Schwenn from Wisconsin Business Development Inc., who came and presented on their 504 loan program, as well as some other forms of assistance that WBD can provide.

THRIVE's Brad Elmer also provided an overview of their pursuit of Economic Development District status and the creation of the EDA required Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy planning document.

Betsy Lundgren of THRIVE provided a sneak peak at the proposed updated to THRIVE's website, which will feature images and testimonials from area companies that help showcase successful companies doing business in the Madison region. It will also feature direct links to the Capital Connections Inventory, the Located in Wisconsin buildings and sites database, and the region's retention program called Business Link.

THRIVE's Jenn Post Tyler then facilitated an open forum for attendees to provide general project updates for anyone who had something to share.

The group meets quarterly to share information and to network. The next meeting is tentatively set for June 2011.