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Preparing Your Business for the Fourth Quarter: Tips to Stay on Track
The fourth quarter is a crucial time for any business. It's the last chance to make an impression on customers and seal deals before the new year, so it's vital to make sure your business is in top form. Here are some tips from the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce to help you stay on track and end the fourth quarter strong. Assessing Your Business's Annual and fourth Quarter Goals TechTarget notes that setting goals is a crucial part of any business strategy, but it's just as important to
City of Sun Prairie Awarded $2 Million to Build Affordable Housing with Habitat for Humanity of Dane
JOINT PRESS RELEASE – November 22, 2022 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 Jenny Ballweg Vice President of Communicationsballweg@habitatdane.org (608)-225-3157 City of Sun Prairie Awarded $2 Million to Build Affordable Housing with Habitat for Humanity of Dane County The City of Sun Prairie has been awarded $2,231,821 from the State of Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) through a Community Development Block Grant Disaster
Melissa Lewis promoted to Bank Manager – Sun Prairie
November 9, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ameilia Abraham One Community Bank 608-838-3141aabraham@onecommunity.bank Melissa Lewis promoted to Bank Manager – Sun Prairie Sun Prairie, WI (November 2022) – One Community Bank is thrilled to announce the recent promotion of Melissa Lewis to Bank Manager of its Sun Prairie location! “Melissa joined One Community Bank nine years ago as a Teller at our McFarland location. Melissa quickly realized that helping clients and colleagues was her passion.
DeWitt LLP’s “Best Law Firm” Rankings (2023 Edition) by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2022 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Michelle M. Friedman mmf@dewittllp.com | 262-754-2877 DeWitt LLP’s “Best Law Firm” Rankings (2023 Edition) by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® Announced GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP announced it was ranked as a Tier 1 law firm in 17 areas of the law, a Tier 2 firm in seven areas of the law, and a Tier 3 law firm in seven
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City of Sun Prairie Makes Strides in Forestry
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 3, 2022 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 City of Sun Prairie Makes Strides in Forestry The City of Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department (SPPRFD) is proud to announce the strides it has been making in the field of forestry through the completion of a citywide tree inventory and participation in the
City of Sun Prairie to Host Series of Holiday Kick-off Events
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2022 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 City of Sun Prairie to Host Series of Holiday Kick-off Events The City of Sun Prairie’s Downtown Business Improvement District and Tourism Commission will be hosting a series of events on Saturday, November 26 to celebrate the holidays in unique and festive ways. Events and
SOUP’S ON! RETURNS!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2022 Colin Murray, Executive Director Dane Buy Local 2801 International Lane, Suite 110 Madison, WI 53704 608.712.3440colin@danebuylocal.comdanebuylocal.com SOUP’S ON! RETURNS! The third season of the incredibly popular Soup’s On! premiers October 26. The seasonal program, which began in 2020 during the pandemic, will once again sell frozen quarts of freshly made, homemade soup created and prepared by local restaurants. The weekly sales help the restaurants, who
LEADERSHIP SUN PRAIRIE RETURNS; PROGRAM ENHANCES EMERGING LEADERS
Contact: Christina Williams, Executive DirectorPhone: 608-837-4547Date: September 16, 2022 LEADERSHIP SUN PRAIRIE RETURNSPROGRAM ENHANCES EMERGING LEADERS SUN PRAIRIE, WI… Thirteen working professionals will begin the Leadership Sun Prairie, a program for emerging leaders, which provides exclusive training to increase local leadership throughout the non-profit, private and government sectors. After a two-year hiatus, Leadership Sun Prairie is back for its 24th class. The course was
2nd Annual Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair Announced for November 16th
For Immediate Release: Barbara Behling Contact Information: 608-837-4547 BarbaraBehling@sunprairiechamber.com 2nd Annual Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair Announced for November 16th Pooled Resources to Attract Applicants Sun Prairie, WI…The Chamber of Commerce, along with local and statewide partners are spearheading the 2nd Annual Greater Sun Prairie Area Job Fair on Wednesday, November 16th from 1:00 – 6:00p.m. In addition to 40+ employer booths, participants will have complimentary
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City Named Triple Crown Winner by Government Finance Officers Association
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 11, 2022 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 City Named Triple Crown Winner by Government Finance Officers Association The City of Sun Prairie is excited to announce that it has been named a 2020 Triple Crown Winner by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada. Sun Prairie is one of
Kindness 4 Kids, Fundraising Event to Benefit SFTSM
For Immediate Press ReleaseKindness 4 Kids, Fundraising Event to Benefit SFTSM “Hearts for the Homeless is back, re-branded as “Kindness 4 Kids!” Join us for our 7th annual event, on Saturday, November 22, 2022. This is our largest fundraising event, benefitting the Shelter from the Storm Ministries (SFTSM). The event will include dinner, a silent auction, Piano Fondue (dueling pianos), a photo booth, and a presentation and update on the House by SFTSM. What: Kindness 4 Kids: fundraising event to benefit
Becky Binz to Serve as Housing and Equitable Development Planner
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 30, 2022 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 Becky Binz to Serve as Housing and Equitable Development Planner The City of Sun Prairie is excited to welcome Becky Binz as the Housing and Equitable Development Planner. This new position will have a dedicated focus on expanding housing opportunities through professional city
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City of Sun Prairie Awarded Two Energy Innovation Grants
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 29, 2022 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 City of Sun Prairie Awarded Two Energy Innovation Grants The City of Sun Prairie and Sun Prairie-based Wisconsin Public Power Inc. have been awarded two grants from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission’s (PSC) Energy Innovation Grant Program. The applications submitted
Starion Bank hires Jon Konarske as Business Development Officer
For immediate release September 28, 2022 Contact: Mike Gayette Communications/PR Strategist 701-250-1423 michaelg@starionbank.comStarion Bank hires Konarske Starion Bank has hired Jon Konarske as a Business Development Officer. Konarske comes to Starion with more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, publishing and business account management. As a Business Development Officer, Konarske will work to establish and grow Starion’s commercial relationships in the
You're Invited, Sun Prairie Moms: Join the Inaugural Class of ZenBusiness’s Moms Mean Business Program!
Sun Prairie mom moguls, business owners, and female entrepreneurs, we have something special for you! We’re excited to announce our first-ever class of ZenBusiness Boss Moms via our Moms Mean Business initiative. If you have an idea for a business, now is a great time to go for it! As a Boss Mom in our Moms Mean Business program, you'll be given a free LLC and get to create your business for free using our all-in-one platform, and it’s easy to sign up. Why become a Boss Mom? Because running a business
Applying Data Analytics to Your Sun Prairie Business
Big data is nothing new, but it has become more accessible to small and medium-sized businesses in recent years. And as technology evolves, most industries are becoming increasingly tech-driven and producing more and more data. The question is: How does this data benefit businesses? How can your team use the information you collect and turn it into valuable insights to move your organization forward? Below, the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce shares some tips for using big data to accomplish your
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Going Green: Why You Need to Consider Ecopreneurship for Your Business
We all know that going green needs to become a way of life, and our consumer habits, lifestyles, and everything in between must change if we want to save our planet. But did you know that going green isn’t just good for the environment - it’s good for your business too? From bottom-line savings to excellent market advantage, this article provides ecopreneurship inspirations, including building and marketing your green business. Let’s dive right into it!Why Consider Ecopreneurship? According to Green
Sun Prairie Police Chief Appointed to Homeland Security Council
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 2, 2022 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 Sun Prairie Police Chief Appointed to Homeland Security Council Governor Tony Evers has appointed Sun Prairie Police Chief Mike Steffes to serve as the Wisconsin Police Chiefs Association Representative of the Homeland Security Council. The Wisconsin Homeland Security Council is a
Understanding the Collaborative Negotiation Style
It's long been an entrenched assumption in much of the business world that negotiation is a zero-sum game, a winner-take-all contest that's about dominating the opposition to extract the best possible deal for your side. Many negotiators who were trained in this competitive paradigm absorbed its lessons right down to the specifics of volume (being louder is better) and posture (positioning and placing the body to look more dominant in the space available). This habit of thinking is still common enough
