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Eric Schwartz
Sara Investment Real Estate LLC
IB’s Executive of the Week is the new way to meet area executives. This week features Eric Schwartz, President of Sara Investment Real Estate, LLC. full story

Natasha Vora: Setbacks fuel determination; preparation leads to business ownership.
A professional figure skater for 10 years, from the tender ages of 6 to 16, Natasha Vora says operating a store with furnishings marked by exotic woods and textured material may not give her quite the same opportunity for self-expression that executing a double axel to music from Madame Butterfly in a kimono-style costume once did, but it's expressive nonetheless. In fact, Vora sees a number of parallels between her figure skating past and her home decor present. The artistic expression that helped her develop a passion for figure skating has also influenced her selection of Asian-style furnishings and textiles at Indocara, her Madison store. full story

Behind the "Green Collar" Degree

It's always something. Energy prices go up and down. Global warming threatens. Emission standards are tightened, and the costs of vehicles increase. Plastic bags suddenly become the bane of modern society, after being the mainstay for years. Full Story

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IB Report: June 30, 2009

In the latest installment of the IB Report, see the project that secured top honors in the 2009 Governor's Business Plan Contest, discover why more technology jobs may be coming to Wisconsin, and learn about Wisconsin Public Service Commission's plan for a new transmission line.

A Different Type of Gaming
I hadn't thought much about gaming (formerly known as video games in IT Luddite circles) until a couple of years ago when I saw the "Last Lecture." I have to admit that I watched the video for its personal message (and a powerful one at that), but the side of my brain where economic development lingers realized that this prof was onto something (using games to teach) and he was visionary in his thoughts and approach. Full Story

Natasha Vora: Setbacks fuel determination; preparation leads to business ownership.
Natasha is the hardest working woman I know. She's bright, inspiring and very personable! – Stephanie, Madison, WI

A Different Type of Gaming
As the father of two teenage boys attached at the digits to their computing devices, I can see the possibilities of advanced learning through gaming! There is a group of cutting-edge researchers at the University of Wisconsin who are doing this very thing. In fact, I believe they were the organizers of the GLS event Michael describes above. Visit their web site to learn more about the advent of "epistemic games" and visit the AADLC (Academic Advanced Distributed Learning Co-Lab) at www.academiccolab.org to learn more! – DSB, Baraboo

Natasha Vora: Setbacks fuel determination; preparation leads to business ownership.
I am very pleased to read this article on Natasha Vora. As a woman and entrepreneur, she personally mentored me in my goals of launching a clothing line named Jessica Catherine Designs here in Madison. There are many entrepreneurial women in this city and I hope this article is just one of many more to come calling attention to those who believe "dreams can come true". – Jessica Catherine Designs, Madison