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CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE TO HOST FIRST REPAIR CAFE
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 2, 2025 Ashley Manthei Communications Manager amanthei@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 608-0322 CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE TO HOST FIRST REPAIR CAFEAttendees and volunteer repairers will fix broken items, share skills & reduce wasteSUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – The City of Sun Prairie is excited to invite the community to its first Repair Cafe on Tuesday, December 9 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in the Atrium
Downtown Sun Prairie Celebrates Small Business Saturday on November 29
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 24, 2025 Mary D’Amico Sun Prairie BID Manager mdamico@cityofsunprairie.com 608-512-9743 Downtown Sun Prairie Celebrates Small Business Saturday on November 29Free Shopping Passport, Tote Bag Giveaway, Local Prizes & Family Activities PlannedSUN PRAIRIE, Wis. — Downtown Sun Prairie invites the community to celebrate Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 29, from 10 am to 4
110th Annual Fire & Lights Holiday Parade in Downtown Sun Prairie
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 20, 2025 Jade Pekol Community Events and Development Manager jpekol@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 590-3828 110th Annual Fire & Lights Holiday Parade in Downtown Sun PrairieSUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Come on out to Downtown Sun Prairie on Saturday, November 29 to experience the 110th Annual Fire & Lights Parade, followed by a festive tree lighting ceremony at the Sun Prairie Historical
Dane County’s Independent Businesses Unite for Small Business Saturday — New Website Launches to Amp
Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact:Kylee’s Gift CottageColin Murray6711 Frank Lloyd Wright Ave, Middleton608-712-3440colin@kyleesgiftcottage.comwww.kyleesgiftcottage.com Dane County’s Independent Businesses Unite for Small Business Saturday — New Website Launches to Amplify Local Impact MIDDLETON, WI — Independent, locally-owned businesses across Dane County are preparing for this year’s Small Business Saturday on Nov. 29, 2025, inviting shoppers to celebrate “shopping small” in a big way. The
How to Launch a Successful Trucking Business: Key Steps, Legal Setup, and Long-Term Success Strategies
Starting a trucking business can be one of the most rewarding ventures in logistics and transportation — but it also demands strategy, compliance, and operational foresight. Whether you’re an independent owner-operator or building a small fleet, success comes from pairing business fundamentals with industry-specific best practices. Clarify Your Business Model and Niche Before you buy your first truck or hire drivers, define your model and target market. Are you focusing on long-haul freight, local
Business Terms 101: A Beginner's Glossary for Startups
Starting a business is an exciting — and often overwhelming — journey. Between setting up your operations, understanding your customers, and making your first sale, there's a hidden layer of complexity: the language of business. If you're a new or aspiring entrepreneur, wrapping your head around key business terms isn’t just helpful — it's essential for confident decision-making and collaboration. This guide breaks down the most common terms you'll encounter in your early stages, from budgeting and
The Benefits Race: How Forward-Thinking Employers Are Rethinking Workplace Perks
There was a time when health insurance, a 401(k), and maybe a ping pong table in the break room checked every box for what defined a solid employee benefits package. That model no longer cuts it. In a labor market increasingly defined by choice, employers are rewriting the rules of what it means to support their people—not just to recruit talent, but to keep it. What's emerging isn't just about better benefits—it's about rethinking the role of the workplace in everyday life. Rethinking Flexibility Beyond
Forget Fearless — Be Risk-Literate From Day One
Risk isn’t a corner-case concern for entrepreneurs — it’s baked into the DNA of every early decision. Before the first invoice hits or the first product ships, there’s already exposure. One overlooked contract clause, one unsecured vendor, one ill-timed outage, and momentum can unravel. Smart founders don’t aim for risk elimination — they engineer durability. They pressure-test their blind spots, layer protection without adding drag, and build decision systems that hold steady under strain. Risk isn’t
Sun Prairie, WI Business Owners: What you need to know about the CTA, BOI and FinCEN
The Corporate Transparency Act may require certain U.S. companies to disclose beneficial ownership information to FinCEN to combat financial crimes. While a Texas federal district court’s preliminary injunction puts this requirement on hold, many experts expect that to be overturned. In that event, failure to file could lead to fines of $500 per day, up to a maximum of $10,000, and possible criminal penalties. However, filing your Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report will help you avoid fines
Revolutionizing Business with Flexible Work Environments
The traditional office model is rapidly evolving to meet the changing needs of both companies and employees. Flexible work environments are becoming a cornerstone of modern business strategy, offering increased adaptability, productivity, and work-life balance. By embracing these new models, businesses can attract top talent, reduce overhead costs, and foster innovation. This shift is also enabling organizations to remain competitive in a globalized economy, where agility and responsiveness are
