America’s Best Cities For Young Professionals (Forbes)

America’s Best Cities For Young Professionals

Midwestern cities eclipsed many glitzier coastal competitors for top spots on our list. In addition to Des Moines [ranked #1], Madison, Wis., ranks third; billionaire Warren’s Buffett’s hometown of Omaha, Neb., is No. 5; and Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn., is No. 10. All three tout low unemployment rates and a large college-educated demographic. The cost of living in each of these areas is around or below the national average, ensuring their young residents’ relatively high salaries go even farther. Healthy job growth is projected in all of these heartland hubs as well.

Link to Full Article: http://blogs.forbes.com/morganbrennan/2011/07/12/americas-best-cities-for-young-professionals/

Link to Madison Metro Area Profile: http://www.forbes.com/places/wi/madison/

Blogger's Note: Sun Prairie is included in these figures, and probably helps Madison's overall score quite a bit. The point is that these are the folks we want attract to Sun Prairie, and have them invest and work in our community. According to Forbes, we should be able to do more of just that.

Annual Chamber Business Expo Set for November 3rd (Sun Prairie Star)

Business Expo Set for November 3

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=8038

Blogger's Note: It's only 3 months away...

151- Main Street Project Update - Week of Aug. 1st (City of Sun Prairie Engineering Department)

The following activities are scheduled for the week of August 1st:

The contractor anticipates paving underneath the overpass this weekend.

Depending upon weather, the opening of the northbound on ramp open maybe delayed. (Originally scheduled for opening on Aug. 5th)

Crosswalks and bike lanes in the area of the ramps is likely to remain closed for another week or so, as the contractor finishes up curbing in these areas.

Overall, the Nov. 4 target completion date is still the goal.

Drivers should watch for minor shifts in traffic control in the area of the ramps while they are completed.

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 slow down and watch for construction workers and equipment at all times in the construction zone.

The next business meeting is scheduled for Aug. 11 at 9 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

What's New at the Farmers Market (Sun Prairie Star)

What's New at the Market?

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=7997

Click here for more information on the Sun Prairie Farmers Market.

Blogger's Note: The Star is running this in its online version only this week -- let us know what you think by e-mailing managing editor Chris Mertes at spedit@hometownnewsgroup.com and tell him if you want it every week online for the rest of the market season!

Sun Prairie Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Amstadt Launches New Website (PRUrgent.com)

Madison Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Amstadt Launches New Website

Link to Full Press Release: http://www.prurgent.com/2011-07-26/pressrelease185440.htm

Click here for more information on Dr. James Amstadt & Associates Dentistry.

Blogger's Note: Yes...Dr. Jim is actually in Sun Prairie.

Lifelong Dream Comes True at Bella Donna Salon (Sun Prairie Star)

Lynz Lopez, owner of Bella Donna Salon, poses in front some hair products she sells at her new business, which opened July 7th. (Photo by Tim Neuenschwander)

Lifelong Dream Comes True at Bella Donna Salon

Link to Full Article: http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=50&ArticleID=7977&TM=85857.84

Click here for additional information on Bella Donna Salon.

Blogger's Note: Perhaps a sign that the economy is not as bad as some people say. Nice to see a new business rise from the unfortunate closing of another.

Two Veteran Mortgage Specialists Bring 50 Years Of Experience To Sun Prairie Summit Credit Union Locations (CUInsight.com)

Two Veteran Mortgage Specialists Bring 50 Years Of Experience To Sun Prairie Summit Credit Union Locations

Link to Full Article: Click here.