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SUN PRAIRIE GROUP LAUNCHES MAY CAMPAIGN TO END LONELINESS & REDUCE MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA
NEWS RELEASE APRIL 24, 2024 CONTACT: Katie Peterson, 608-400-9276spwellnesscoalition@gmail.com SUN PRAIRIE GROUP LAUNCHES MAY CAMPAIGN TO END LONELINESS & REDUCE MENTAL HEALTH STIGMA May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and the Sun Prairie Wellness Coalition (SPWC) is again launching STIGMA FREE SP – a campaign encouraging open and honest conversation about loneliness, social isolation, and mental health.UPCOMING EVENTS Community members are invited to two upcoming events to get connected,
Discovery Storage hosts April 30 ribbon cutting to open company’s fourth location
For immediate release Contact: Keli Weatherly, Discovery Storage Sun Prairie (608) 292-5404 Discovery Storage hosts April 30 ribbon cutting to open company’s fourth location Discovery Storage, located at 2375 Autumn Blaze Way in Sun Prairie, will host a 4 p.m. April 30th ribbon cutting event to introduce the company’s fourth storage facility to the Sun Prairie community. City of Sun Prairie, Discovery Storage and Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce officials have also been invited to join the public for
City of Sun Prairie Common Council Opens Applications to Fill Vacant Common Council Seat
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 19, 2024 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 City of Sun Prairie Common Council Opens Applications to Fill Vacant Common Council Seat The City of Sun Prairie Common Council is soliciting applications for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Common Council, representing residents located in the 4th District, Wards 22, 23, 24, 25,
One Community Bank Named Top Small Business Lender in 2023
April 23, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jamie Balsiger One Community Bank 608-838-3141jbalsiger@onecommunity.bank One Community Bank Named Top Small Business Lender in 2023 (April 2024) – One Community Bank is proud to announce its recognition as one of the top Small Business Lenders in 2023, as listed in In Business Madison magazine. This recognition highlights OCB’s dedication to supporting local entrepreneurs and economic growth within local communities. “One Community Bank is proud to
City of Sun Prairie Receives Major Recognition for Quality and Transparency in Financial Reporting
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 22, 2024 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 City of Sun Prairie Receives Major Recognition for Quality and Transparency in Financial Reporting The City of Sun Prairie continues to receive major recognition for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for fiscal year 2022. This
City, chamber officials cut ribbon at Sun Prairie’s Sport & Spine Recovery Clinic
For immediate release For more information, contact Nathan Drees, 608-514-1842 City, chamber officials cut ribbon at Sun Prairie’s Sport & Spine Recovery Clinic Sun Prairie Mayor Paul Esser joined City Council President Terry McIlroy and District 1 Alder Steve Stocker and Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce officials for the April 12 ribbon cutting at the Sun Prairie Sport & Spine Recovery Clinic, which is located at 414 W. Main St. Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were among those in
City of Sun Prairie Seeks Community Input to Help Enhance Downtown
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 15, 2024 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 City of Sun Prairie Seeks Community Input to Help Enhance Downtown The City of Sun Prairie is excited to invite community members to participate in shaping the future of downtown through the Downtown Urban Design Project. Collaborating with firms Saiki Design and MSA Professional
One Community Bank Cottage Grove Opens
April 16, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ameilia Abraham One Community Bank 608-838-3141aabraham@onecommunity.bank One Community Bank Cottage Grove Opens (April 2024) – As a growing organization, One Community Bank is thrilled to open the doors at its newest bank location - One Community Bank Cottage Grove. The new location is located at 1565 Landmark Drive between Commerce Parkway and Limestone Pass. One Community Bank – Cottage Grove offers full-service banking capabilities to current and
Bank of Sun Prairie Celebrates the Power of Community by Giving Back
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2024Contact: Jimmy Kauffman, President and CEO 608.837.4511 ● jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.comBank of Sun Prairie Celebrates the Power of Community by Giving BackWisconsin Bankers Association Power of Community Week April 15 – 20, 2024 Sun Prairie, Wis., bankofsunprairie.com ‒To celebrate the connections between local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, and families and their hometown community bank, Bank of Sun Prairie is recognizing the Power of Community
Alder Faustina Bohling Resigns from City Council
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 12, 2024 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 Alder Faustina Bohling Resigns from City Council Alder Faustina Bohling has submitted her resignation from the Sun Prairie City Council, effective Friday, April 12, to attend to personal family matters. Bohling, who has represented District 4 since 2021, has been actively involved in
One Community Bank Expands Support to Just One International
April 10, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jamie Balsiger One Community Bank 608-838-3141jbalsiger@onecommunity.bank One Community Bank Expands Support to Just One International (April 2024) – One Community Bank is delighted to announce that it is expanding support to Just One International this year with a $15,000 donation. Just One International is a non-profit organization that serves a rural community in Honduras. The organization focuses on helping kids and families rise out of poverty by
City of Sun Prairie Recognized as Second in the Nation for Platinum Designation by SolSmart
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 5, 2024 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 City of Sun Prairie Recognized as Second in the Nation for Platinum Designation by SolSmart The City of Sun Prairie has earned the SolSmart Platinum Designation by the SolSmart program, establishing it as the second municipality in the nation and first in the Midwest region to earn this
Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum Accepted to American Alliance of Museums Assessment Program
115 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com/museum FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – DATE Katie Scanlan Museum Directorkscanlan@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 825-0837 Sun Prairie Historical Library & Museum Accepted to American Alliance of Museums Assessment Program The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, recently selected a new cohort of museums to participate in its 2024 Museum
Sun Prairie Chamber gets $25,000 T Mobile grant for Midwest Solar panels
For immediate release For more information, contact: Christina Williams, 608-837-4547 Barrett Lione-Seaton, (608) 354-2063 Ext. 3 Sun Prairie Chamber gets $25,000 T Mobile grant for Midwest Solar panels The Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce on March 21 announced it received a $25,000 T Mobile Hometown Grant to purchase new solar panels as part of its chamber office remodeling project. The announcement occurred in the new board room at the chamber office, located at 109 E. Main St. “Just when we
Cardinal marks 40th anniversary with re-branding, Sun Prairie Chamber ribbon cutting
For immediate release April 1, 2024 For more information, contact Cameron Day Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce 608-837-4547cameronday@sunprairiechamber.com Cardinal marks 40th anniversary with re-branding, Sun Prairie Chamber ribbon cutting The business formerly known as Cardinal Heating on April 1 launched a re-branding effort with a new logo and touting its additional services of cooling, plumbing and electrical that also featured a Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony that
Sport and Spine Recovery Clinic to host April 12 ribbon cutting event
For immediate release For more information, contact Nathan Drees, 608-514-1842 Sport and Spine Recovery Clinic to host April 12 ribbon cutting event Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce ambassadors and City of Sun Prairie officials will be among the invited guests helping to cut the ribbon at 4 p.m. on Friday April 12 at Sport and Spine Recovery Clinic, 414 W. Main St. The event aims to reintroduce Sun Prairie to the clinic, which has undergone some renovation after Dr. Nathaniel Drees and his wife,
T-Mobile Helps Drive Local Change with Over $12 Million in Hometown Grants
T-Mobile Helps Drive Local Change with Over $12 Million in Hometown Grants The Un-carrier hits 275 Hometown Grant recipients as the company reveals the next 25 towns across the country to receive funding for community development projects BELLEVUE, Wash. — March 21, 2024 —T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today revealed its next Hometown Grant recipients, with 275 communities across 46 states now part of the exclusive crew that will receive funding and support to fuel local projects that help people connect
Realty Executives Cooper Spransy Announces the Grand Opening of It's Newest Location in Sun Prairie, WI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sun Prairie, WI - April 11, 2024 - Realty Executives Cooper Spransy is delighted to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Sun Prairie, WI, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey of growth and community collaboration. Date: April 11, 2024 Time: 11 AM- 1 PM Ribbon Cutting at Noon Located at 110 N Grand Ave, Ste 200, Sun Prairie, WI 53590, the Sun Prairie branch of Realty Executives Cooper Spransy embodies the spirit of collaboration,
One Community Bank Supports The Village Diaper Bank
March 11, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jamie Balsiger One Community Bank 608-838-3141jbalsiger@onecommunity.bank One Community Bank Supports The Village Diaper Bank (March 2024) – One Community Bank is proud to continue investing in our communities. The Village Diaper Bank held their 4th Annual Diaper Drive in February. OCB was thrilled to donate $5,000 and collect donations at its Dane County locations. The Diaper Drive raised over 1.1 million diapers from generous donations and a Match
City of Sun Prairie Plans Earth Month Activities under the Theme of 'Make Haste to Reduce Waste
300 East Main Street Sun Prairie, WI 53590-2227 Website: https://cityofsunprairie.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 6, 2024 Jake King Communications and Diversity Strategistjking@cityofsunprairie.com (608) 332-5397 City of Sun Prairie Plans Earth Month Activities under the Theme of 'Make Haste to Reduce Waste' Earth Day, observed globally on April 22, serves as a poignant reminder to safeguard and conserve the environment. To recognize this time, the City of Sun Prairie will be expanding Earth Day
One Community Bank Welcomes Wendy Jirsa as AVP – Bank Manager
March 6, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jamie Balsiger One Community Bank 608-838-3141jbalsiger@onecommunity.bank One Community Bank Welcomes Wendy Jirsa as AVP – Bank Manager (March 2024) – As a new location is set to open in Cottage Grove, One Community Bank is excited to welcome Wendy Jirsa as the AVP – Bank Manager. “Wendy’s arrival marks a significant moment for us as we prepare to open a new bank location and join a new community in Cottage Grove. Her expertise and leadership skills
Mike Solt Joins Bank of Sun Prairie as Vice President, Business Solutions Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2024Contact: Jimmy Kauffman, President and CEO, Chairman of the Board of Directors Bank of Sun Prairie 608.837.4511 ● jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.comwww.bankofsunprairie.com Mike Solt Joins Bank of Sun Prairie as Vice President, Business Solutions Manager1,600+ Businesses and Nonprofit Customers from across Dane County Benefit from Banker’s 20+ Years in Market Sun Prairie, Wis.— Bank of Sun Prairie welcomes Mike Solt, as new vice president, business solutions
Wisconsin Chambers of Commerce Extend Deadline for Wisconsin Civics Bee Essay Submissions
Wisconsin Chambers of Commerce Extend Deadline for Wisconsin Civics Bee Essay SubmissionsMADISON – WMC Foundation and four local Wisconsin chambers of commerce, in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF), are pleased to announce the extension of the essay submission deadline for the Wisconsin Civics Bee. Students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades are encouraged to apply to participate in one of the four regional Wisconsin Civics Bees held in Appleton, Eau Claire, Racine, or Wausau by
Hasan Minhaj Teams Up with Adobe Acrobat to Empower Creativity and Collaboration
Paper’s out, people. Award-winning comedian, writer, and producer Hasan Minhaj has partnered with Adobe Acrobat to celebrate 30 years of PDFs and to promote the power of paperless creativity and collaboration in today's digital age. The partnership highlights the importance of using digital tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity, especially in the current work-from-home era. As part of the partnership, Minhaj is featured in a series of videos showcasing how Adobe Acrobat
Make Money Off Your Homestead: Turn Your Hobby Farm into a Profitable Business
More and more people are moving away from the traditional 9-5 lifestyle in favor of a more sustainable, self-sufficient way of life. If you're one of these "homesteaders," you might be wondering how you can monetize your hobby farm so that you can generate additional income while doing what you love. Here, the Sun Prairie Chamber of Commerce shares some tips to get you started.Find Your Niche and Create Your Brand The first step is to find your niche and create a strong brand for your business. What
How Moms Can Make Money Online in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
As a stay-at-home mom, it can be hard to find ways to make money. You want to be there for your kids, but you also want to contribute to the family finances. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to make money online from the comfort of your own home. In this article, we'll give you some tips on how to get started making money online as a mom in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.Business Ideas for Moms Who Want to Work Online from Home There is a vast array of opportunities available for mothers to supplement their
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
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
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