Events
| Thu, September 2 |
Sept. Madison Area ExecuNet meeting |
| 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. |
Woods End Corporate Park, 49 Kessel Court,Madison, WI |
| We provide structured and unstructured networking opportunities to executives and professionals in the $100K+ bracket, in a confidential setting, for sharing information and contacts that will help each person achieve career transition and growth goals. The purpose of this meeting is to build mutually beneficial contacts that will help each attendee further their career. In addition to structured networking, Barbara Christensen will facilitate a discussion on the topic, "LISTENING HABITS THAT GET RESULTS." Barbara Christensen is founder and president of Speech Advantage, a Madison, WI consultancy that is dedicated to helping individuals improve their communication skills in the workplace as well as in their personal lives. This meeting is not for those who attend with the intention of following up to make sales of services or products. |
| Cost: |
$20.00 reservation required by 8/31/2010; $25.00 late registration |
| Website: |
https://www.123signup.com/event?id=mdjhy |
| Contact: |
Clara Hurd Nydam 608-274-2430 clara.nydam@careermomentum.com |
| Sun, September 5 |
Dane Buy Local Venetian Night...a Boat Parade on Lake Mendota. |
| 7:30 PM |
on the shoreline of Lake Mendota from Governor's Island to the Memorial Union |
| Perfect viewing from Maple Bluff, Burrows, James Madison parks, The Edgewater Hotel and the UW Union Terrace. Dane Buy Local businesses decorate lighted boats to compete for annual trophies. Who floats your boat? Come out and hear the UW band play on the floating barge and watch the fireworks display afterward from the water. |
| Cost: |
free event |
| Website: |
danebuylocal.com |
| Tue, September 7 |
Announcing GIRLS’BIZ 2010 |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council Center, 2710 Ski Lane, Madison, WI 53713 |
| GIRLS’BIZ provides girls in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades the opportunity to develop and run their own business. The girls with Learn about business, Meet women business owners, Take a product survey, Develop a product line, Work with a designer on their logo and company name, and Present their products to the National Association of Women Business Owners – Greater Madison Chapter (NAWBO-Madison). Then they will Market and Sell their product and keep track of the expenses (and Profits!). In May 2011, they will use their profits on a group trip or project and a contribution to a charity of their choice. GIRLS’ BIZ includes team-building activities, an overnight trip, and product sales at the Women’s Expo and other venues. |
| Cost: |
$12 |
| Website: |
www.nawbomadison.org |
| Contact: |
Sally Hestad 608-273-1600 nawbomadison@nawbomadison.org |
| Thu, September 9 |
FMLA Seminar |
| 8:30 am to 11 am |
The Murphy Insurance Group - first floor |
The Family and Medical Leave Acts continue to be some of the most challenging HR laws to administer. There have been recent and important changes to both the federal and Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Acts that all employers covered by the laws need to know. In this seminar we will review the key requirements of both the federal and state FMLAs. We will also address the recent changes to the laws and new forms. Whether you feel like an FMLA expert or novice, this refresher will help you ensure your FMLA practices are effective and legal.
Education Covered:
• Trouble spots in administering FMLA
• Employee rights to military-related leave
• How your managers can trip up on FMLA issues
• How recent changes to the FMLA impact your practices
• Rights of domestic partners to FMLA
Who Should Attend?
• Human Resource Professionals
• Business Owners
• Pay and Benefits Professionals
• Managers and Supervisors
• Anyone involved in HR and employee leave issues
Cost: $20.00 for clients, $25.00 for non-clients.
Please mail payment to The Murphy Insurance Group, Suite 300, Waunakee, WI 53597.
Speaker:
• Jennifer S. Mirus - Boardman Law Firm
RSVP: Sept. 2nd by mailing payment to The Murphy Insurance Group. Suite 300, Waunakee, WI 53597
Questions: email seminar@murphyinsurance.com or phone 608.849.6873 Ext. 3022
Registration begins at 8:15 am. |
| Cost: |
$20.00 for clients, $25.00 for non-clients |
| Website: |
http://www.murphyinsurance.com |
| Contact: |
Karyn Burcum 608.849.6873 Ext 3022 karyn.burcum@murphyinsurance.com |
| Thu, September 9 |
Why Using PR and Social Media in Your Marketing Mix Can Expand Your Dollars |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
Sheraton Madison Hotel |
Make plans to attend Sales and Marketing Executives of Madison's first event of the 2010-2011 Program Year! Merri Oxley, President of The Communication Team will discuss how to put your public relations and social media strategies to work. Register today at www.smemadison.com.
Merri Oxley has more than 25 years of strategic planning, sales, marketing and public relations experience. Previously, she held the position of senior vice president for a public relations and marketing firm in Washington, D.C., developed and managed the Viewer Relations department for Discovery Communications in Bethesda, MD, directed two chambers of commerce, was the business and community relations liaison for a county supervisor and managed a sales team in the insurance industry. Over the years, she has worked with numerous corporate, non-profit and educational institutions to provide communication strategies and directed national media campaigns and educational outreach efforts. |
| Cost: |
Free to SME members. $35 for non-members. |
| Website: |
www.smemadison.com |
| Contact: |
Jamie Plueddeman 6082702964 jplueddeman@wipfli.com |
| Thu, September 9 |
"The Emergence of India as a World Power" |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Edgewater Hotel |
| Madison Committee on Foreign Relations presents Dr. Satu Limaye |
| Cost: |
Free for members, $20 for nonmembers(unless with a member then free) |
| Website: |
http://www.mcfr.info |
| Fri, September 10 |
Free Breakfast Symposium Helps Employers Lower Healthcare Costs |
| 7:30-11:30 a.m. |
MRA office in Waukesha |
According to WIPHL, tobacco use, excessive drinking, drug use, and depression cost the United States nearly a half-trillion dollars per year. Most costs stem from productivity losses. Nearly half of all employees in Wisconsin have one of these behavioral risk factors. Most adults who drink excessively or use drugs are full-time employees. This symposium will teach employers about behavioral screening and intervention (BSI) as an effective method to help them save valuable money on healthcare costs, and help their employees be healthier.
Session topics include:
-“Employers Pay Dearly for their Employees’ Tobacco Use, Excessive Drinking, Drug Use and Depression”, presented by Dianne Kiehl, Executive Director of the Business Health Care Group, and Jeff Kluever, Risk Manager for Journal Communications Inc.;
-“BSI: Everyone Wins in Wisconsin, Including Employers”, presented by Dr. Richard Brown, Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Clinical Director of WIPHL, and CEO of Wellsys, LLC;
-“How BSI Works in a Wisconsin Primary Care Setting”, presented by Sue Larson, Health Educator;
-“BSI and Federal Healthcare Reform”, presented by Pris Boroniec, Director of Health Care Reform at Sellers Dorsey; and
-“BSI Call to Action”, presented by Dr. Richard Brown.
Attendees must pre-register. Visit the Wisconsin Safety Council website, www.wisafetycouncil.org, or call (800) 236-3400 to register.
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.wisafetycouncil.org |
| Contact: |
Bryan Roessler (608) 206-0406 |
| Sun, September 12 |
Women's Leadership Retreat 2010 |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Dillman's Bay Resort, Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin |
| Second annual 5-day retreat for women in leadership positions. With the theme of "Revive and Thrive" the retreat sharpens professional knowledge and skills while also focusing on wellness with daily yoga. You will create lasting connections with other women leaders. Topics include strategic planning, a communication tune-up, change management, and focused attention on individual leadership issues. Special guest Jody Glynn Patrick, In Business publisher, will join us to share insights and inspiration. Besides daily leadership classes, the retreat provides plenty of time to relax and refresh in the beauty of Wisconsin's north woods. |
| Cost: |
$975. early bird rate. After August 1, $1275. Lodging separate at $100. per night for private room. |
| Website: |
http://kathleenparis.com/home/main/retreat |
| Contact: |
Kathleen A. Paris, Ph. D. 608-445-1085 kathleen@kathleenparis.com |
| Tue, September 14 |
Protecting Your Intellectual Property Rights in Global Markets |
| 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
Madison Marriott Hotel - Middleton, WI |
The United States boasts one of the world’s most innovative economies, with entrepreneurs, researchers, and workers creating thousands of new brands, products, technologies, and processes each year. As business becomes more global it is increasingly important to protect your company’s intellectual property rights.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Managers, senior executives, legal counsel and marketing staff from:
manufacturing,
biotechnology
engineering
agribusiness and other sectors.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Obtain valuable information in layperson’s language to help protect your ideas and products. Learn from legal experts about the different types of intellectual property and how to acquire trademark rights in foreign countries. Wisconsin company representatives will share their experience in confronting the challenges of protecting their intellectual property rights while doing business overseas.
AGENDA
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Registration and networking
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Program and audience Q&A
|
| Cost: |
$30 member/$40 non-member |
| Website: |
www.mitaweb.org |
| Contact: |
Jen Pino-Gallagher 608-224-5125 jen.pinogallagher@wi.gov |
| Tue, September 14 |
Clifton Gunderson Presents: Cloud Computing |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Rothchild Conference Room, Wisconsin Trade Center – 8401 Greenway Blvd., Middleton, WI 53562 |
An emerging IT delivery model – cloud computing – can significantly reduce IT costs and complexities while improving workload optimization and service delivery. Cloud computing is scalable and provides a superior user experience. Attend our event to learn how to use cloud computing to:
• Decrease energy consumption
• Meet growing demands from users
• Manage labor costs
|
| Cost: |
Free – a complimentary lunch will be served. |
| Website: |
http://www.cliftoncpa.com/Resources/Events/Details/Cloud_Computing_September_Madison |
| Contact: |
Kristen Nelson 608-662-7657 rsvp@cliftoncpa.com |
| Tue, September 14 |
Announcing GIRLS’BIZ 2010 |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Girl Scouts of Black Hawk Council Center, 2710 Ski Lane, Madison, WI 53713 |
| GIRLS’BIZ provides girls in the 6th, 7th and 8th grades the opportunity to develop and run their own business. The girls with Learn about business, Meet women business owners, Take a product survey, Develop a product line, Work with a designer on their logo and company name, and Present their products to the National Association of Women Business Owners – Greater Madison Chapter (NAWBO-Madison). Then they will Market and Sell their product and keep track of the expenses (and Profits!). In May 2011, they will use their profits on a group trip or project and a contribution to a charity of their choice. GIRLS’ BIZ includes team-building activities, an overnight trip, and product sales at the Women’s Expo and other venues. |
| Cost: |
$12 |
| Website: |
www.nawbomadison.org |
| Contact: |
Sally Hestad 608-273-1600 nawbomadison@nawbomadison.org |
| Tue, September 14 |
Free Breakfast Symposium Helps Employers Lower Healthcare Costs |
| 7:30-11:30 a.m. |
Sheraton in Madison |
According to WIPHL, tobacco use, excessive drinking, drug use, and depression cost the United States nearly a half-trillion dollars per year. Most costs stem from productivity losses. Nearly half of all employees in Wisconsin have one of these behavioral risk factors. Most adults who drink excessively or use drugs are full-time employees. This symposium will teach employers about behavioral screening and intervention (BSI) as an effective method to help them save valuable money on healthcare costs, and help their employees be healthier.
Session topics include:
-“Employers Pay Dearly for their Employees’ Tobacco Use, Excessive Drinking, Drug Use and Depression”, presented by Dianne Kiehl, Executive Director of the Business Health Care Group, and Jeff Kluever, Risk Manager for Journal Communications Inc.;
-“BSI: Everyone Wins in Wisconsin, Including Employers”, presented by Dr. Richard Brown, Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Clinical Director of WIPHL, and CEO of Wellsys, LLC;
-“How BSI Works in a Wisconsin Primary Care Setting”, presented by Sue Larson, Health Educator;
-“BSI and Federal Healthcare Reform”, presented by Pris Boroniec, Director of Health Care Reform at Sellers Dorsey; and
-“BSI Call to Action”, presented by Dr. Richard Brown.
Attendees must pre-register. Visit the Wisconsin Safety Council website, www.wisafetycouncil.org, or call (800) 236-3400 to register.
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.wisafetycouncil.org |
| Contact: |
Bryan Roessler (608) 206-0406 |
| Tue, September 14 |
Keys to Communication presented by Madison MAGNET |
| 7:30am-9:00pm |
L’Étoile (New Location in the U.S. Bank building) |
Don’t miss this year’s fall series on workplace communication. Good communication is crucial for an organization to be effective. We’ll learn from experts on communication statistics, tools to get your point across better, generations, trends, and finally we’ll pull it all together. Attend individual sessions or all three to get the biggest benefit!
Part One: Workforce Communication 101
Have you ever had a conversation that didn’t go as planned? Have you ever been nervous about a happy hour with your coworkers?
Would you like to know more about how to communicate with the people in the cubicle next to you? At this first session we will focus on the basics – what you need to know to survive communicating at the office.
Visit www.MadisonMagnet.org for more information and to register for this great series! |
| Website: |
www.MadisonMagnet.org |
| Contact: |
Molly Lahr (608) 443-1948 director@madisonmagnet.org |
| Wed, September 15 |
Social Bread Crumbs:
Managing your online reputation and brand through social media featuring Wendy Soucie |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
The Private Dining Room, The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company Fitchburg, Wisconsin |
Networking & Registration 11:30 a.m.
Lunch 11:45 a.m. SHARP!
Program Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Have you heard of online reputation management but don’t get it? Do you know you need it for your business or your personal brand, but feel overwhelmed with all of the choices?
Social Media as a channel is now a must for any business owner to consider. Understanding the social ecosystem and evaluating how to integrate it into your marketing plan is important. On top of that it’s the place to monitor and manage your online reputation. Ultimately, social networking sites can serve as huge boons to your online identity and reputation, but they must be carefully managed, controlled, and protected. Wendy shares her insight into the places to start.
Registration closes September 10, 2010 |
| Cost: |
Members $20, Guests $30, Students $12 |
| Website: |
http://www.awc-madison.org/web/ |
| Contact: |
Shayna Miller, PR chair, Assoc. for Women in Communications 608-957-3535 awcmadison@gmail.com |
| Wed, September 15 |
DeWitt Ross & Stevens' HR RoundtableTM - How Health-Care Reform Affects Cafeteria Plans, HRAs, and HSAs |
| 7:30 am |
Concourse Hotel & Governor's Club, 1 West Dayton Street, Madison, WI |
DeWitt Ross & Stevens' HR RoundtableTM - How Health-Care Reform Affects Cafeteria Plans, HRAs, and HSAs
Health-care reform affects not only insured health plans, but also consumer-driven health plans, such as section 125 cafeteria plans, health-reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs). Some changes will be effective January 1, 2011 and will require the immediate attention of employers who sponsor those types of plans.
Presented by: Brian L. Anderson
7:30 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Presentation
Go to www.dewittross.com and choose Events to register or email hrroundtable@dewittross.com.
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| Cost: |
$0 |
| Website: |
www.dewittross.com |
| Contact: |
Martha Olson 608-252-9234 hrroundtable@dewittross.com |
| Wed, September 15 |
Wisconsin School of Business Presents Programs for Working Professionals |
| 6-7:30 pm |
2339 Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave, Madison |
Information Sessions
You are invited to attend one of our upcoming information sessions. You’ll hear from students who have gone through our programs and experienced the real benefits a Wisconsin MBA and our myriad professional development courses deliver. And you’ll meet some of the top-notch faculty and staff who teach and lead our programs—respected leaders in academia and industry. |
| Cost: |
priceless |
| Website: |
UWMoveUp.com |
| Contact: |
Linda Uitvlugt 608-263-1169 uwmoveup@bus.wisc.edu |
| Thu, September 16 |
Wright Lecture Series |
| 7:00PM |
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Lecture Hall, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703 |
“Design and Construction: Hand and Mind, the work of Rockhill and Associates and Studio 804”
Presented by Dan Rockhill
The work of the firm, Rockhill and Associates, is tightly bound to the natural milieu and culture of the Kansas region. In the spirit of regionalism, the areas archetypal forms, Spartan aesthetics, frugal methods, and relationship to nature permeate the results. The firm has received numerous awards, including Residential Architect magazine’s Firm of the Year, one of Natural Home magazine’s Top Ten Green Architecture Firms, and Architecture magazine’s “Home of the Year.”
Dan Rockhill is the J L Constant Distinguished Professor of Architecture at the University of Kansas and Executive Director of Studio 804. For more information, visit www.rockhillandassociates.com and www.studio804.com.
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| Cost: |
Free and open to the public! |
| Website: |
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/all-programs |
| Contact: |
Fran Puleo 608-261-4011 fpuleo@mononaterrace.com |
| Thu, September 16 |
Get in the Loop! |
| 1:00 pm |
Fitchburg City Hall, 5520 Lacy Road |
| A public event to showcase the Fitchburg Library geothermal installation. Learn how a custom incentive package from Focus on Energy helped make geothermal a cost-effective option for the Fitchburg Library, and how you can make geothermal a reality at new or existing facilities. Presentations by Focus on Energy and Sustainable Engineering Group LLC. Event will feature a walking tour of geothermal installation. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
http://www.city.fitchburg.wi.us/index.php |
| Contact: |
Amy Klusmeier 270-4274 amy.klusmeier@city.fitchburg.wi.us |
| Fri, September 17 |
SMPS Wisconsin Chapter’s 20th Anniversary Event |
| 4:00pm |
Check-in at Port of Call, The Edelweiss | The Edelweiss 205 W. Highland Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 |
| The SMPS Wisconsin Chapter’s 20th Anniversary Event will start at 4:00 PM for an Edelweiss boat tour along the Milwaukee River featuring appetizers and cocktails. The event will continue at 7:15 PM at the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee for dinner. Dinner entertainment will include a presentation by Roger Seip a stand up comedian and Vice President of New Product Development at Freedom Personal Development with remarks from SMPS National CEO Ron Worth. Join us for networking, reminiscing and good company from SMPS members, including past presidents, founders, and current and past board members at the Pfister Hotel’s Blu Bar and much more! |
| Cost: |
$40 for SMPS members $80 for SMPS member and guest $60 for non-members See our Web site for payment options |
| Website: |
http://www.smpswisconsin.org/anniversary.html |
| Contact: |
Justin Juley (414) 410-6730 jjuley@hntb.com |
| Mon, September 20 |
Market Square Cash and Carry |
| 8am - 11:30pm |
Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall |
| This trade-only event offers buyers hand-crafted and mass produced products for retail outlets to choose from for their businesses. |
| Website: |
www.marketsquareshows.com |
| Contact: |
Kathy Goodrich 717-796-2377 mktsqr@epix.net |
| Tue, September 21 |
Keys to Communication presented by Madison MAGNET |
| 7:30am-9:00am |
L’Étoile (New Location in the U.S. Bank building) |
Don’t miss this year’s fall series on workplace communication. Good communication is crucial for an organization to be effective. We’ll learn from experts on communication statistics, tools to get your point across better, generations, trends, and finally we’ll pull it all together. Attend individual sessions or all three to get the biggest benefit!
Part Two: The Expanding Generational Gap, Shifts & Trends
What generation do you belong to? What about the people you work with? What trends are happening now and what can we look forward to in the future?
Learn how to bridge the gap between different generations at this session, which will build on the first. You will gain insight into how to better understand generational differences and how they affect your work, how to communicate more effectively, and how to work with diverse work styles.
Please visit www.MadisonMagnet.org for more information and to register for this great series |
| Website: |
www.madisonmagnet.org |
| Contact: |
Molly Lahr (608) 443-1948 director@madisonmagnet.org |
| Wed, September 22 |
Criminal Justice Career Expo |
| 9am - 5pm |
Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall |
| Come to the Exhibition Hall on September 22 to learn about career opportunities available at the Criminal Justice Fair. Recruiters from local, state and federal agencies will be present to talk to attendees. Both sworn and civilian career opportunities will be represented at the Fair. |
| Website: |
www.alliantenergycenter.com |
| Contact: |
Rick Treadwell (608) 284-6174 treadwell@co.dane.wi.us |
| Wed, September 22 |
Retirement Boot Camp |
| 6-8:30 p.m. |
10 E. Doty Street |
| Comprehensive two-session “Design Your Future” interactive workshop, Wednesday, September 22, 6-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 29, 6-8:30 p.m. Includes customized life design binder, cash flow plan, tax implications, investment strategies. Planned for people with a minimum of $100,000 in retirement assets. Presented by Lauri Droster, Andrea Paff and Elizabeth Norman of The Droster Team, RBC Wealth Management, 10 E. Doty Street. Two-night sessions repeat on Oct. 12 and Oct. 16 and Nov. 8 and Nov. 15. Refreshments. No charge. Limit: 12 people. RSVP 252-7500. |
| Cost: |
No Charge |
| Website: |
www.JoanCollinsPublicity.com |
| Contact: |
Joan Collins (608) 222-2899 |
| Tue, September 28 |
Keys to Communication presented by Madison MAGNET |
| 7:30am-9:00am |
L’Étoile (New Location in the U.S. Bank building) |
Don’t miss this year’s fall series on workplace communication. Good communication is crucial for an organization to be effective. We’ll learn from experts on communication statistics, tools to get your point across better, generations, trends, and finally we’ll pull it all together. Attend individual sessions or all three to get the biggest benefit!
Part Three: Best Practices
Let’s celebrate what we’ve learned in the first two sessions and add some information gathering about best practices. We will have a panel of experts to help out with their personal communication tactics.
Then we’ll spice it up with some live practice to showcase our skills!
Please visit www.madisonmagnet.org |
| Website: |
www.madisonmagnet.org |
| Contact: |
Molly Lahr (608) 443-1948 director@madisonmagnet.org |
| Tue, September 28 |
World Dairy Expo |
|
Alliant Energy Center |
| 67,000 dairy industry enthusiasts make this the finest expo of its kind in the world. It's the international meeting place for the dairy industry offering the most elite combination of dairy cattle and exhibits in the world. |
| Website: |
www.worlddairyexpo.com |
| Contact: |
Lisa Behnke 608-224-6455 lbehnke@wdexpo.com |
| Tue, September 28 |
National Association of Women Business Owners presents: Wisconsinmade.com - Successful E-commerce Gift Store Celebrates More than 10 Years! |
| 5:00 pm Networking; 6:00 pm Dinner; 7:00 Featured Speaker |
The Edgewater Hotel, 666 Wisconsin Avenue @Langdon |
| Linda Remeshatis, President of Wisconsinmade.com will speak about her experiences and challenges in building a successful internet gift store. In May 2007 Wisconsnmade.com was selected as an award winner of the “Make Mine a Million Dollar Business”, a program of Count Me In for Women's Economic Independence. In the fall of 2007 Wisconsinmade.com was selected from the awardees to receive a “Smart Business Communications Solutions Package” from Cisco Systems to help increase efficiencies and contain costs. In 2009, Wisconsinmade.com’s sales exceeded $1 Million dollars! |
| Cost: |
Before Deadline: Members: $20; Future Members: $25 After Deadline: Members: $30; Future Members: $35 |
| Website: |
www.nawbomadison.org |
| Contact: |
Jean Bergman 608-588-5262 jabergman@charter.net |
| Wed, September 29 |
Retirement Boot Camp |
| 6-8:30 p.m. |
10 E. Doty Street |
| Comprehensive two-session “Design Your Future” interactive workshop, Wednesday, September 22, 6-8:30 p.m. and Wednesday, September 29, 6-8:30 p.m. Includes customized life design binder, cash flow plan, tax implications, investment strategies. Planned for people with a minimum of $100,000 in retirement assets. Presented by Lauri Droster, Andrea Paff and Elizabeth Norman of The Droster Team, RBC Wealth Management, 10 E. Doty Street. Two-night sessions repeat on Oct. 12 and Oct. 16 and Nov. 8 and Nov. 15. No charge. Limit: 12 people. RSVP 252-7500. |
| Cost: |
No Charge |
| Website: |
www.JoanCollinsPublicity.com |
| Contact: |
Joan Collins (608) 222-2899 |
| Sat, October 2 |
Pipers in the Prairie Fundraising Gala for the Aldo Leopold Nature Center |
| 4:30 - 8 pm |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center (300 Femrite Drive, Monona) |
Pipers in the Prairie
Saturday, October 2, 2010
4:30 – 8 pm
Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s Monona Campus
Escape the hustle and bustle of life and let nature’s autumnal beauty enchant you at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center’s annual fundraising gala, Pipers in the Prairie. From the ethereal call of the Pipers in the Prairie, to the mesmerizing flames of the Festival Fire, this Celtic-themed celebration will captivate guests of all ages!
Guests at the celebration will enjoy:
• The entrancing sounds of Pipers in the Prairie and Drummers on the Drumlin!
• Spectacular Celtic music by West Wind and a special dramatic performance by Ken Lonnquist as the Green Man!
• A hearty spread of delicious hors d’oeurves and decadent desserts!
• A breathtaking annual “Festival Fire” by Prairie Restorationists!
• Lively tasting and judging of highland libations (Single-Malt Scotch)!
• An enticing nature-themed silent auction featuring local artisans and businesses!
• Seasonally inspired crafts for the kids!
• Exciting Irish dance demonstration by Cashel Dennehy!
Tickets:
Adults (18+) $75 ($45 is tax-deductible)
Children (5-17) $25 ($15 is tax deductible)
Children (4 and under) Free
All proceeds benefit children’s programming at the Aldo Leopold Nature Center.
Pre registration is recommended and space is limited - register today!
To register, visit www.naturenet.com/alnc, call 608-216-9373 or email Kelley@naturenet.com.
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| Cost: |
Adults (18+) $75 ($45 is tax-deductible); Children (5-17) $25 ($15 is tax deductible); Children (4 and under) Free |
| Website: |
http://www.naturenet.com/alnc/events/pipers.html |
| Contact: |
Kelley Van Egeren 608-216-9373 kelley@naturenet.com |
| Sun, October 3 |
Literacy Network Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run with Bucky sponsored by UW Homecoming (19th Annual) |
| 10:30 am |
State and Gorham Streets |
Join Mayor Dave and Bucky for a great Madison tradition!
This year, Literacy Network celebrates 36 years of providing basic literacy services to adults and families in Dane County so they may achieve their employment, education and family goals.
All funds raised through the Run/Walk support Literacy Network and its efforts to help learners reach their goals. You can be part of someone’s success story by supporting this event and/or
by becoming a volunteer tutor. Join us for
a fun after-party cookout with free live music
and ice cream!
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| Cost: |
Minimum personal donation: $20 for students $28 for team members $30 for individuals (by Sept. 27) $35 for individuals (Sept. 28 or later) |
| Website: |
www.litnetwork.org |
| Contact: |
Jeff Burkhart 608-244-3911 jeff@litnetwork.org |
| Tue, October 5 |
WI BADD Conference |
| 8am - 5pm |
Alliant Energy Center - Exhibition Hall |
The Wisconsin Business Analyst Development Day (WI BADD™) is a collaborative event hosted by the three Wisconsin Chapters of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®).
Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, Quality Assurance, Business Analyst Managers, and Project Managers should attend this event to develop and sharpen their skills, learn from peers and industry experts, discover emerging trends and network with other business analysis professionals. Come and enjoy the great speakers, work sessions and some great food and prizes.
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| Website: |
www.wibadd.org |
| Contact: |
Bruce Opsal (608) 850-6377 opsalbdo@tds.net |
| Wed, October 6 |
Progress in Sigh IX - Macular Degeneration Conference |
| 8am - 6pm |
Alliant Energy Center - Exhibition Hall |
| Sponsored by the UW Dept of Ophthalmology, this annual conference features updated information regarding Macular Degeneration Disease. |
| Website: |
www.wcblind.org |
| Contact: |
Brad Meyers 608-263-7169 bjmeyers@ophth.wisc.edu |
| Thu, October 7 |
Wright Lecture Series |
| 7:00PM |
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Lecture Hall, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703 |
“Buildings We Love to Hate”
Presented by Robert Bruegmann
The University of Wisconsin wants to tear down the Humanities Building. Built in the 1960s it is routinely described in the press as a big, hulking structure in the Brutalist style, dysfunctional and out of keeping with the rest of the campus. However, the building was designed by Harry Weese of Chicago, one of the country’s most successful and sensitive architects in the postwar years. Is it possible that it’s the era of the building and not its design that is the problem and that as tastes change we will look at this building quite differently? This lecture will explore the similarities between some of the most thoroughly disliked buildings of past eras.
Robert Bruegmann is a University Distinguished Professor of Art History, Architecture, and Urban Planning at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is the author of Sprawl, A Compact History 2005, and The Architecture of Harry Weese, 2010.
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| Cost: |
Free and open to the public! |
| Website: |
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/all-programs |
| Contact: |
Fran Puleo 608-261-4011 fpuleo@mononaterrace.com |
| Tue, October 12 |
Wisconsin School of Business Presents Programs for Working Professionals |
| 6-7:30 |
2339 Grainger Hall, 975 University Ave, Madison |
Information Session
You are invited to attend one of our upcoming information sessions. You’ll hear from students who have gone through our programs and experienced the real benefits a Wisconsin MBA and our myriad professional development courses deliver. And you’ll meet some of the top-notch faculty and staff who teach and lead our programs—respected leaders in academia and industry.
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| Cost: |
priceless |
| Website: |
UWMoveUp.com |
| Contact: |
Linda Uitvlugt 608-263-1169 uwmoveup@bus.wisc.edu |
| Tue, October 12 |
WI Assn Of Computer Crime Investigators Conference |
| 08:00 pm - 05:00 pm |
Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center |
| The Wisconsin Association of Computer Crime Investigators (WACCI), is a growing group of law enforcement and private sector professionals that have joined together to exchange information regarding computer crimes. The emphasis of this conference will be on staff and administrators learning together and presentations will include both theory and experiential sessions. Presentation tracks have also been set up to ensure maxiumum participant benefit for an audience of law enforcement, private, and public sector employees. |
| Website: |
www.wacci.org |
| Contact: |
Ron Dorn (608) 283-1248 dorn@co.dane.wi.us |
| Sat, October 16 |
Fight the Fear: Help Find a Cure |
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Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall |
October 16 & 17 - Help raise money for Breast Cancer Recovery! The annual Fight the Fear: Help Find a Cure is very family oriented with fun for everyone, children to adults. One stop holiday shopping under one roof at over 50 businesses mixed with a wide variety of activities: Interactive Children's performer who will sing, dance and do magic; karate demonstrations; health and fitness classes for you to participate in (Nutrition, Zumba, Tai Chi, Yoga); makeovers; Locks of Love; motivational presentations; auction; raffle; door prizes; and much more. This event will be open from 9am - 4pm both days. See our website for more details. Admission is free, however parking fees will apply.
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| Website: |
http://fightthefear.vpweb.com/ |
| Contact: |
Christina Sperry 608-302-5396 csperrypc@sbcglobal.net |
| Mon, October 18 |
Barber & Cosmetology Summit |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center |
| Hair stylists, barbers, manicurists, aestheticians and electrologists… come learn about the laws related to your profession and receive tips on safety, sanitation and infection control for your practice. To register for this summit, please visit www.regonline.com/BACMadison. |
| Website: |
www.regonline/BACMadison |
| Contact: |
Celia M. Jackson 608-266-1352 celia.jackson@drl.state.wi.us |
| Wed, October 20 |
Future Lifestyles Fall Show |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center |
This annual event is geared for seniors in order to inform them of the many great services available in the area to help them with such things as taxes, health issues, finances, etc. Admission is free!
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| Website: |
www.50pluslifestylesmagazine.com |
| Contact: |
Pat O'Gara 608-274-5200 patogara@ogarapub.com |
| Thu, October 21 |
Artists: Marketing Your Art |
| 6-9 pm |
21 N Park St. Rm 7045 |
| How can you make the most of a small marketing budget? How can you get people to attend your show's opening? Learn techniques for best use of press releases, Web sites, postcards, business cards and more. Offered by UW-Madison Continuing Studies. Instructor is Tom Linfield, chair of Madison Area Open Art Studios and a practicing artist. |
| Cost: |
$35 |
| Website: |
www.dcs.wisc.edu/classes/classtoc.htm |
| Contact: |
Prof. Leslee Nelson, UW-Madison Continuing Studies 608-262-1156 lnelson@dcs.wisc.edu |
| Thu, October 21 |
WHEDA Conference |
| 7:00 a.m. |
Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center |
| Annual Conference sponsored by the Wisconsin Housing & Economic Development Authority. |
| Website: |
www.wheda.com |
| Contact: |
Sharon Rambadt 608-266-7981 info@wheda.com |
| Sat, October 23 |
Online Marketing Bootcamp |
| 1:00pm-5:00pm Drinks to Follow |
Courtyard by Marriott - Madison East |
Join ITP on March 23rd from 1PM to 5PM at the Hilton in Madison to learn more about online lead generation with industry expert, Paul Hager. In this seminar, you'll learn:
How to generate quality leads from the Web
10 proven techniques that will drive business to your door
How to measure and refine your efforts to continually improve your results
3 effective techniques that cost you nothing
How to know what your competition is doing
How to tailor your plan to fit your individual business goals
At the seminar you will also be provided with:
A Free 60 Page Optimization Report of your website
Copies of all Seminar Materials
ITP's Marketing Toolbar containing the essential tools and websites you need to market your business online
Speaker: Paul Hager
Paul Hager is a partner at ITP and has been helping businesses in the Midwest drive measurable leads to their business for over 5 years. Paul’s in depth and practical knowledge Internet Marketing has led him to be one of the pre-eminent authorities on the subject in the Midwest.
Location:
Courtyard by Marriott - Madison East
2502 Crossroads Drive
Madison, WI 53718
phone: (608) 661-8100
ITP will also be providing an opportunity to engage Paul and other staff members in further discussions at the Marriot bar following the seminar. Drinks and appetizers will be provided courtesy of ITP. |
| Cost: |
$99 |
| Website: |
http://itpseobootcamp.eventbrite.com/ |
| Contact: |
Joe Ulm 608-251-6755 julm@itprosusa.com |
| Sat, October 23 |
Oak Bank's Annual Great Pumpkin Give Away to Benefit Easter Seals Wisconsin |
| 10 am - 1 pm |
Oak Bank, 5951 McKee Road Green Space, Fitchburg |
Oak Bank is proud to announce the Annual Great Pumpkin Give Away scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 23rd from 10am to 1pm. When you make a cash donation to Easter Seals Wisconsin (http://www.eastersealswisconsin.com ) you will get a pumpkin just in time for Halloween! Families are welcome to come to Oak Bank's parking lot at 5951 McKee Road Fitchburg, to enjoy kids’ activities, refreshments, prizes, a Fun Play Inflatable bouncer and special guest appearances from Bucky Badger, the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile, Maynard the Mallard, and Crash Helmet. Mark your calendar!
For more information call 441-6000 or visit http://www.oakbankonline.com/community/comm_pumpkin.asp
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| Cost: |
Free |
| Website: |
www.oakbankonline.com |
| Contact: |
Karen Virnoche 6082505513 kvirnoche@oakbankonline.com |
| Wed, October 27 |
WEAC Convention |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Exhibition Hall at the Alliant Energy Center |
| The Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC) represents approximately 98,000 public education employees. This annual convention brings many members together to continue its work to improve the quality of life and work for its members in areas such as collective bargaining, legislation, professional development and support and public relations. |
| Website: |
www.weac.org |
| Contact: |
Diane Hellenbrand (608) 276-7711 hellenbrandd@weac.org |
| Thu, November 4 |
Wright Lecture Series |
| 7:00PM |
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Lecture Hall, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703 |
"Frank Lloyd Wright's Non-Architectural Sources"
Presented by Dr. Sidney Robinson
The power of Frank Lloyd Wright's creativity is demonstrated by the wide range of sources on which he based his architecture. He exercised his remarkable interpretive ability on Louis Sullivan's ornament, Japanese prints, music, and his own ornament. Wright's interpretation of non-architectural sources is the clearest evidence of his goal to make architecture integral and inclusive, not a commodity driven by fashion. This lecture will address what sources Wright used and how he used them to make architecture.
Dr. Robinson, AIA, is Emeritus Associate Professor of Art History at the University of Illinois at Chicago and presently on the faculty of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture.
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| Cost: |
Free and open to the public! |
| Website: |
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/all-programs |
| Contact: |
Fran Puleo 608-261-4011 fpuleo@mononaterrace.com |
| Thu, November 18 |
Wright Lecture Series |
| 7:00PM |
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center Lecture Hall, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI 53703 |
“10-20-20 Problem Solving - PechaKucha”
As the Leonard Cohen song goes: “There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in.”
AIA Southwest Wisconsin and Monona Terrace invite you to the second annual 10-20-20 Presentation Event: Problem Solving. Discover how creative professionals wrestle with design dilemmas, learn from failures and ultimately, make our world more functional, beautiful, and inspiring. The 10-20-20 concept is simple: Each of 10 presenters shows 20 images for 20 seconds apiece to express his or her problem-solving prowess. Naturally, we’ve invited only the very best from fields such as Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Industrial Design, Fashion, and Graphic Design to attempt this arduous feat. Will they use their convergent thinking abilities to crack the conundrum of fitting it all into 6 minutes and 40 seconds?
The lecture series is sponsored by Southwest Chapter AIA Wisconsin, Monona Terrace, and Frank Lloyd Wright Wisconsin.
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| Cost: |
Free and open to the public! |
| Website: |
http://www.mononaterrace.com/community/all-programs |
| Contact: |
Fran Puleo 608-261-4011 fpuleo@mononaterrace.com |
| Thu, December 16 |
Join AWC-Madison for "Intellectual Property" featuring Nancy E. Block, PhD |
| 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
The Private Dining Room, The Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company, Fitchburg, Wisconsin |
Networking & Registration 11:30 a.m.
Lunch 11:45 a.m. SHARP!
Program Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Take a break from the holiday rush and join us for a bit of cheer! Nancy Block is an expert on the subject of itellectual property. Learn about copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property―the value of obtaining, protections offered, infringement, and the like―from the perspective of a seasoned is a communications professional.
Preregistration required. Registration closes December 11, 2010 |
| Cost: |
Members $20, Guests $30, Students $12 |
| Website: |
http://www.awc-madison.org/web/ |
| Contact: |
Shayna Miller, PR chair, Assoc. for Women in Communications 608-957-3535 awcmadison@gmail.com |
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