STAG Industrial, Inc. Signs New Lease For 427,000 Square Feet In Wisconsin (MarketWatch.com)

STAG Industrial, Inc., a company focused on the acquisition, ownership, and management of single-tenant industrial properties throughout the United States, announced it has signed a 427,000 square foot lease of a warehouse and distribution property located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.  This building was previously occupied by Famous Footwear until 2011.  The new tenant has not been disclosed at this time, but has been described as a "major domestic catalog merchandising company" and the lease has a term of over ten years.

Blogger's Note: From our conversations with both brokers in this deal, I am confident that this user will be a great fit for the community.  We are looking forward having the one of the largest warehousing spaces in Wisconsin occupied again.   Its a great reminder to national companies and site selectors how great a location Sun Prairie is for distribution facilities.

Sun Prairie Walmart to hire 85 employees for new location (Channel3000.com)

The Walmart in Sun Prairie will be hiring approximately 85 employees to work at the new Walmart location that is expected to open this winter, according to a release.  Applications will be accepted at a kiosk inside the existing location at 1905 McCoy Road from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays, according to the release. Applications will also be accepted online.  The majority of new employees will begin work in December to help prepare the store for its grand re-opening.

Read the full article at: http://sunprairie.channel3000.com/news/business/217582-sun-prairie-walmart-hire-85-employees-new-location

Paul Jadin: Madison region well positioned to lead state’s economic recovery (madison.com)

Paul Jadin makes a good case as to how and why the Madison area will play a key role in the development of the State economy moving forward.

Read the full article at: http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/opinion/column/guest/paul-jadin-madison-region-well-positioned-to-lead-state-s/article_faea5016-764c-5420-a408-b45354ee5859.html

Blogger's Note: High growth industries, supported by manufacturing, a competive workforce, and an opportunity in growing our exports.  Sounds like a very good case for making our mark on Wisconsin's economic future.

Summit Credit Union and Pizza Ranch to Host Free Seminar on Understanding Your Credit Report (Summit Credit Union)

The information in your credit report can affect your ability to borrow money, rent an apartment or get a cell phone. Get the inside scoop on how to read your report and understand what it says. Attendees will learn what is good and bad credit and how to improve or maintain their credit score. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of their personal credit report.  Pizza and soda are complimentary.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Pizza Ranch-Sun Prairie

Click here for more information and to sign up: https://www.summitcreditunion.com/community/events/event/20131016/131.html

Blogger's Note: Something everyone should be educated about.  A good credit score is vital to a person's ability to be economically stable and successful.  Thanks to Summit Credit Union and Pizza Ranch for teaming up for this event in our community.

Sun Prairie Utilities Launches New Website (Sun Prairie Utilities)

 

Take a look at the new updated website for Sun Prairie Utilities at:

http://www.sunprairieutilities.com/index.cfm/home/

Blogger's Note: Some great new features with news and account access for utility customers. 

Hunden Strategic Partners Completes Hotel Demand & Feasibility Study (City of Sun Prairie)

Hunden Strategic Partners has completed their Hotel Demand and Feasibility Study for the City of Sun Prairie.   The study evaluates several sites for a potential hotel development, and recommends a strongly branded 120-room select-service hotel, including approximately 6,900 square feet of function space.

Click here to read the full press release, and to download the executive summary of the report.

Blogger's Note: A new hotel of this caliber would be a welcome addition to the City of Sun Prairie's Westside Neighborhood.

Bank of Sun Prairie's Anita Casper Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award from Community Bankers of Wisconsin (Bank of Sun Prairie)

Anita Casper, Vice President of Operations and Corporate Secretary to the Bank of Sun Prairie Board of Directors, was recognized with a Lifetime Service Award from the Community Bankers of Wisconsin (CBW) at  their Management Conference & Expo on September 10-11th, 2013 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison.

Founded in 1981, CBW exclusively represents Wisconsin community banks with approximately 900 banking offices located in small towns, rural areas, suburbs, and cities. CBW members employ approximately 9,500 individuals and have collective assets of almost $40 billion.

Blogger's Note:  Congratualtions to Anita, and thank you for your years of service to the Bank of Sun Prairie and the Sun Prairie community.