Thursday, June 30, 2011

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Frontier Sun Prairie Facility to Become Assignment Center; 50 Jobs to Be Added (City of Sun Prairie Office of Economic Development)

Frontier Communications Senior Vice President and General Manager for the National Region Rhonda Lutzke Speaks with Sun Prairie Mayor John Murray at their ribbon cutting ceremony at the Sun Prairie offices on Tuesday June 28th. (Photo by Neil Stechschulte)

Frontier Communications officially announced the transition of the Sun Prairie facility to an "Assignment Center" for dispatching work crews for service territories in 35 states. More than 100 current employees are undergoing training for this new responsibility, and Frontier is anticipating hiring an additional 50 employees over the next 12 months. Participating Frontier officials included Senior Vice President and General Manager for the National Region Rhonda Lutzke, Mike O'Keefe Senior Vice President for Operations Support, Sr. Vice President for the Central Region John Lass, and and Wisconsin Southern Region General Manager Terry Kucera.

To view today's announcement ceremony, click on the following videos provided by the Sun Prairie Star:

Frontier Ribbon Cutting (1 of 5)
Frontier Ribbon Cutting (2 of 5)
Frontier Ribbon Cutting (3 of 5)
Frontier Ribbon Cutting (4 of 5)
Frontier Ribbon Cutting (5 of 5)

Blogger's Note: Thank you to Frontier for making this investment in Sun Prairie. We look forward to expanding our partnerships with you and growing our community as you grow your company.

UPDATE - Link to full article in the Sun Prairie Star: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=7775

Monday, June 27, 2011

CEO of Sun Prairie's Fariway Independent Mortgage Focuses on 'Precious Present' (Madison.com)

Photo: Fairway Independent Mortgage Company
Steve Jacobson Addresses Employees at the 2010 Annual Meeting


Executive Q&A: Mortgage CEO Focuses on 'Precious Present'


Link to Full Article: http://host.madison.com/business/article_ff2bdd72-9ecc-11e0-b251-001cc4c03286.html

Blogger's Note: Despite a tougher regulatory climate for mortgage companies in Wisconsin and having multiple states where they have operations, Mr. Jacobson continues to have his corporate headquarters for the 1,040 employees here in Sun Prairie--including 30 who work in Sun Prairie.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Sun Prairie Rotary Announces 2011 Service Above Self Recipients (Sun Prairie Star)

Sun Prairie Rotary Announces 2011 Service Above Self Recipients

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=7711&SectionID=4&SubSectionID=129&S=1

Blogger's Note: Congratulations to Joe Chase, Matt Harms, Rebecca Ketelsen, Anita Holcomb and Pam Klute. Sun Prairie continues to be blessed with citizens and business people that exhibit an amazing sense of responsibility for our community.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

City Hall Pet Gifts Holds Dog Wash Benefit for Custom Canines (Submitted by Ellie Humphrey)

(Photo and article submitted by E. Humphrey)
Sun Prairie dog lovers, listen up- there's a new pooch in town. Located in the historic City Hall building downtown at 100 E. Main Street, City Hall Pet Gifts is Sun Prairie's newest pet boutique. With an assortment of designer pet duds and pet friendly bakery items, your dog is sure to love this store just for them.

Today from 11-4 pm CH Pets hosted "Barkin' Bubbles," a dog wash fundraiser that benefitted Custom Canines, a non-profit service dog training organization. Custom Canines is dedicated to empowering adults and children with limitations by training canine companions to assist their unique needs at no cost to them. Whether its guide dogs, visual companions, service or autism assistance dogs- Custom Canine graduates are top notch. Learn more about the organization online at www.customcanines.org.

If you couldn't make it to the Barkin' Bubbles event, bring your four-legged friend in weekdays 10:30-5:30 or weekends 11:00-4:00 to find a unique treat or toy. Or visit CH Pet Gifts online at www.cityhallpetgifts.com to shop anytime.

Friday, June 24, 2011

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