Madison College to Recommend Local Firm for Downtown Ground Lease

(MADISON, Wis.) – Officials at Madison Area Technical College (MATC) are recommending to the college’s District Board of Trustees their selection of Madison-based Hovde Properties and Drury Southwest to enter into a ground lease agreement for the redevelopment of the college’s Downtown Education Center (DTEC).

In January, five firms were invited by the college to submit responses to a Request for Proposals (RFP). The proposals were scored against these criteria, which were outlined in the RFP:

• General Criteria (20 percent weighting factor) – Team experience and capacity in planning and completing development projects of comparable scale
• Technical Criteria (30 percent weighting factor) – The financial and market feasibility of the proposed project, adherence to City plans and zoning regulations, and alignment of proposed timeline with goals and requirements of the college
• Financial Criteria (50 percent weighting factor) – Ground lease terms including projected revenue to the college, the financial capacity of the ownership entities and the strength of their proposed financing structure

An evaluation team made up of MATC executive leadership staff and professional real estate consultants determined the proposal submitted by Hovde/Drury is in the best interest of the college and the communities it serves, said Madison College President Jack E. Daniels.

The Hovde/Drury ground lease proposal offers the potential of more than $200 million over the term of the agreement, starting with an initial payment of $750,000 that escalates throughout the potential 98-year term of the agreement. “It is our responsibility to make decisions that place the needs of our students and communities first,” Daniels said. “This predictable revenue stream will help support initiatives that align with our mission of addressing the diverse needs of the communities we serve.”

The response to the RFP submitted by Hovde/Drury features adaptive reuse of the existing buildings into a limited-service hotel with onsite meeting rooms, a restaurant and valet parking. New construction on the remainder of the site includes three levels of underground parking, grocery, retail, office space and a courtyard.

Additional information regarding the criteria used and rationale for the Hovde/Drury selection will be shared at a special meeting slated for 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 24, in Room 122/130 at the MATC Administration Building, 1701 Wright Street. The meeting will include an opportunity for public comment.

On April 26, the agenda for the regular public meeting of the MATC Board of Trustees, slated for May 3, 2017, will be published. The agenda will include the college’s formal recommendation to grant authority to college officials to execute a ground lease agreement with Hovde Properties and Drury Southwest.

If the MATC board approves the recommendation, the college will submit documentation to the Wisconsin Technical College System board to begin its approval process. Upon resolving contingencies articulated in the lease and gaining necessary approvals, it is expected that the college will completely vacate the property so redevelopment of the site can begin in 2019.

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NOTE TO EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: Information that will be shared at the April 24 public meeting may be accessed at http://madisoncollege.edu/downtown-proposals.

Strang Welcomes HR Development Coordinator

MADISON, WI, April 19, 2017 – Strang is pleased to announce its recent hire of Jocelyn Kopac as HR Development Coordinator at Strang.

A native of Elkhorn, WI, Jocelyn previously worked as an independent business consultant in the areas of business development, accounting and human resources. She also owns Candid Brilliance Music in Ft. Atkinson, WI.

“We’re excited to have Jocelyn join our team at Strang,” said President & CEO Larry Barton. “She has a diverse background in business, is an excellent communicator and has natural people skills.”

Her duties at Strang will include recruitment, retention and human resources-related business aspects. Jocelyn has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Her hobbies include horses, photography and music.

ZEBRADOG Names Matthew Schuh as Lead Developer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

ZEBRADOG Names Matthew Schuh as Lead Developer

Company Continues Growth in Development of Experiential Media Installations

MADISON, WI. – ZEBRADOG (aka ZD Studios), one of the nation’s leading experiential design firms (https://www.zebradog.com), today announced the appointment of Mr. Matthew Schuh as Lead Developer to its award-winning media team. Mr. Schuh will be actively involved in the interactive development, technology strategy and execution of immersive digital installations within ZEBRADOG’s signature branded environments.

“Matt’s proven abilities to transform our design team’s vision into fluid interactive solutions will continue to strengthen ZEBRADOG’s position as an industry leader in experiential media design and delivery.” said Chris Moore, New Media Director and Vice President of ZEBRADOG.

Mr. Schuh brings his experience in technology integration, programming and development for large-scale projects around the world for a wide variety of ZEBRADOG clients. He has created interactive applications for award-winning digital media projects including; The Hall Group, Duke University Athletics, Aurora Healthcare, Manpower Group, Livsreise Heritage Center, Northwestern University, Saudi Aramco, The University Of Wisconsin Madison and Madison College.

Matthew Schuh received his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

About ZEBRADOG:

Located in the historic Sixth Ward Carnegie Library in Madison, Wisconsin, ZD was founded in 1992 by Creative Director Mark Schmitz. For 25 years, ZD has been thriving at the intersection of communication design and the built environment while delivering some of the most integrated, collaborative and evocative branded environments in America. The ZD staff of 20 passionate professionals are versed in the disciplines of interior architecture, interactive media, graphic and interior design, wayfinding and signing, project production, construction management and technical writing all balanced to deliver modern storytelling solutions. The ZD culture thrives in collaborative environments and excels in delivering destination brand-based experiences with authenticity, grace and passion.

AGENCY SECRETS on Proven Internet Marketing Success…Today!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 4/18/17
Dan Kleinke
Streamline Advertising Group
262-951-1882
dan@streamline-advetising.com

16 Proven Social Media Internet Strategies That Will Drive New Clients to Your Business!
From a Social Media Marketing Agency…That Any Business Can Do for MORE PROFITS

Madison, WI: 

On May 23^rd in downtown Madison, Dan Kleinke of Streamline Advertising Group will conduct a seminar on “Marketing Agency Secrets to Generating Client Internet Traffic…that Small business can use without the cost”. The seminar runs 90 minutes & will be held at the American Family’s DreamBank office (Dreamfearlessly.com) at One North Pinckney, across from the state capital building.

The seminar, which is Free to Madison Chamber members and $35 for the general public, will share powerful & proven strategies that marketing agencies use to promote business clients to achieve high rankings in major search engines, as well as building a presence across social channels. Both are key to generating new client traffic and generating profits. 

All the strategies presented that night will be simplified so any business owner can implement the techniques right away & realize an increase in traffic. Topic covered will include the following:

• Utilizing Inbound Marketing strategies which converts at 74%
• Essentials to getting higher rankings in Google & Bing
• Building a network of Social Channels to generate leads
• Marketing Automation techniques that businesses need to succeed
• Analytic software that will track results for a high ROI
• Access to  “Complete Blueprint for Social Media Success” for all attendees

Streamline Advertising Group is a digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO & Social Media marketing. Located in Waunakee with an office in West Bend, Streamline has been in business for 6 years, and a Google partner for 4 years… driving traffic to Google client’s from18 countries resulting in over 15 million of dollars of new business.

Dan Kleinke is the president of Streamline and in charge of national marketing & new client development. He may be reached at 262-951-1882.

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The Alliance Will Host Its Largest Event of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Teri Van Tassel, Vice President, Marketing & Member Services

608.210.6633

E-mail: tvantassel@the-alliance.org

www.the-alliance.org/press

GET HELP MAKING HEALTH CARE’S HARD DECISIONS

The Alliance Will Host its Largest Event of the Year – May 16

MADISON, Wis. (April 18, 2017) – The Alliance is inviting employers and anyone interested in learning about shared decision making to its Annual Seminar event on May 16, 2017.

Do I or Don’t I?
Making Hard Decisions in Health Care

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

8 – 11:30 a.m.

The Monona Terrace, Madison, Wis.

More than 300 people are expected to attend to hear from three national speakers:

• Andrew Lazris, MD, founder and practitioner of a primary care practice in Columbia, MD and co-author of Interpreting Health Benefits and Risks
• Erik Rifkin, PhD, environmental scientist and co-author of Interpreting Health Benefits and Risks
• Catherine DesRoches, DrPH, executive director, OpenNotes

Presentations will cover the importance of shared decision making as well as:

• How to involve the patient in decision making
• Illustrating a pictorial way of showing how few people are helped and how many are harmed by common procedures through Benefit Risk Characteristic Theatre (BRCT).
• Overview of the OpenNotes initiative and how it is being incorporated into many clinics and hospitals today.

The Alliance Board of Directors will also present its third annual Health Transformation Awards to individuals and organizations who have committed to moving health care forward for consumers, employers and purchasers.

Interested individuals who would like to attend for free can register here:

http://www.the-alliance.org/events/

The Alliance is an employer-owned, not-for-profit cooperative that moves health care forward by controlling costs, improving quality and engaging individuals in their health. It has 240 employer members that provide health benefit coverage to more than 100,000 people in Wisconsin, Illinois and Iowa.

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