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SUN PRAIRIE HISTORICAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM ENDS COLLECTING MORATORIUM
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 19, 2026 Ashley Manthei Communications Manager amanthei@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 608-0322 SUN PRAIRIE HISTORICAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM ENDS COLLECTING MORATORIUMSUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – The Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum (SPHLM) Board of Directors voted at its October 14 meeting to end the Museum’s collecting moratorium, allowing the Museum to resume considering potential
CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE ADOPTS E-BIKE, E-SCOOTER, AND E-MOTO ORDINANCE
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 16, 2026 Ashley Manthei Communications Manager amanthei@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 608-0322 CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE ADOPTS E-BIKE, E-SCOOTER, AND E-MOTO ORDINANCESUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – On Tuesday, October 6, the City of Sun Prairie Common Council adopted an updated ordinance regulating the use of e-motos. This ordinance is a revision to the existing Vehicles and Traffic ordinance (Title
CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE TO ADJUST CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM IN 2027
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 13, 2026 Ashley Manthei Communications Manager amanthei@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 608-0322 CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE TO ADJUST CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM IN 2027The changes are being implemented following a comprehensive safety review SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – The City of Sun Prairie is updating its crossing guard program following a careful review led by the Sun Prairie Police Department, which
CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE TO BE DESIGNATED AS A BIRD CITY WISCONSIN COMMUNITY
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 13, 2026 Ashley Manthei Communications Manager amanthei@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 608-0322 CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE TO BE DESIGNATED AS A BIRD CITY WISCONSIN COMMUNITYCeremony and celebratory event – Migration at the Marsh – to take place at Patrick Marsh SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – The City of Sun Prairie is proud to announce its designation as a Bird City Wisconsin community. This
BURGLARY AT OCCUPIED HOME ON DERBY DRIVE
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.comFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 12, 2026 BURGLARY AT OCCUPIED HOME ON DERBY DRIVE Sun Prairie, WI - In the early morning hours of Monday, October 12, 2026, two suspects entered an occupied residence in the 700 block of Derby Drive. The suspects entered the home while the residents were asleep, took several items, and left on foot. Home security footage showed one of the suspects carrying what appeared to be a
CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE APPOINTS NADINE STRANDLIE AS HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORCITY OF SUN PRAIRIE APPOINT
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 6, 2026 Ashley Manthei Communications Manager amanthei@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 608-0322 CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE APPOINTS NADINE STRANDLIE AS HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORSUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – The City of Sun Prairie is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadine Strandlie, SHRM-CP, as Human Resources Director. Strandlie brings public-sector human resources experience and firsthand
Capitol Bank Honored to Receive Community Recognition
Beth Vander Meulen Marketing Director Beth.Vandermeulen@capitol.bank 710 N. High Point Road Madison, Wisconsin 53717Capitol Bank Honored to Receive Community Recognition Madison, WI (September 29, 2026): Capitol Bank, serving the Madison area since 1995, has been named Best Bank and Best Mortgage/Lender in the Madison.com People's Choice Awards. The recognition marks a win in both categories, voted on directly by members of the Madison community. This is the third year in a row Capitol Bank has been
CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE CHALLENGES RESIDENTS AND LOCAL LEADERS TO EXPERIENCE LIFE WITHOUT DRIVING
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 28, 2026 Zia Brucaya Program Manager, Greater Madison MPO zbrucaya@cityofmadison.com (608) 266-9114 CITY OF SUN PRAIRIE CHALLENGES RESIDENTS AND LOCAL LEADERS TO EXPERIENCE LIFE WITHOUT DRIVING SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Could you still get to work, buy groceries or make it to an appointment if driving suddenly wasn’t an option? That is the question behind Week Without Driving,
Ecopreneurship 101: A Practical Greenprint for Wisconsin's Next Business Builders
Ecopreneurship — building a business that treats environmental sustainability as a core strategy, not an afterthought — is one of the fastest-growing segments of the small business economy. Consumers pay a sustainability premium: PwC's 2024 Voice of the Consumer Survey of more than 20,000 people across 31 countries found that 80% are willing to pay more for sustainably produced goods, with the average premium sitting at 9.7%. For entrepreneurs in Sun Prairie and the greater Madison area, that's a real
How Sun Prairie Small Businesses Can Build a Financial Safety Net
Most business failures aren't caused by bad ideas — they're caused by running out of cash. Cash flow problems drive the majority of small business failures, accounting for roughly 82% of closures. For Sun Prairie business owners operating in one of Wisconsin's fastest-growing communities, building a financial safety net isn't pessimistic — it's the work that keeps your business in the game long enough to capitalize on the growth around you.Know Your Cash Flow and Build a Reserve Cash flow is the
Smart Foundations: Where New Business Owners Should Invest First
New business owners often assume success hinges on hustle alone. In reality, early investment decisions shape whether a company grows with clarity or stalls under chaos. The difference between scrambling and scaling usually comes down to what you build into the business from day one.Key Takeaways Prioritize systems over shortcuts to avoid expensive fixes later. Invest in brand clarity before aggressive marketing. Protect cash flow with smart financial tools and documentation habits. Build operational
Why City Policies Matter—and How Sun Prairie Businesses Can Stay Ahead
Sun Prairie’s business community is shaped every day by local decisions—zoning shifts, committee approvals, transportation updates, redevelopment plans, and new ordinances. For small and midsize businesses, these changes aren’t abstract government processes; they influence foot traffic, hiring, expansion, and long-term planning. In brief: Local ordinances can directly affect operating hours, signage, parking, accessibility, or outdoor use Zoning adjustments may open new opportunities—or close off ones
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
