Overture Hosts Poetry Month Events with Opportunities for Students

For immediate release: Monday, April 17, 2017
Contact: Sarah Knab, 608.258.4438 / sknab@overture.org

Overture Hosts Poetry Month Events with Opportunities for Students

Featuring OnStage performance by The Mayhem Poets and local Word Power Grand Slam Finals

Madison, Wis. – Overture Center is proud to host poetry-focused events in April, including The Mayhem Poets and the local teen poetry slam Word Power Grand Slam Finals, which will determine the six finalists advancing to a national competition.

The Mayhem Poets | Tuesday, April 25, 2017, at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. | Overture Center – Capitol Theater

• Both performances are Overture OnStage educational field trip performance for students.

o   Low-cost tickets for the program are subsidized

• Schools can apply for further subsidies for tickets and transportation

o   10 a.m. is nearly sold out / 12:30 p.m. has availability

o   Teachers receive a resource guide

• Description: Having been dubbed “an amazing ride” by The New York Times, this mind-boggling performance has been described as “The Simpsons meets Malcolm X at a Notorious B.I.G. concert.” These theatrically trained, comedically-gifted, lyrical virtuosos seamlessly blend raw elements of hip-hop, theater, improv and stand-up comedy to tell gut wrenching truths that leave audiences forever changed.

Word Power Grand Slam Finals | Friday, April 28, 2017, at 7 p.m. | Overture Center – Promenade Hall

• This event is free and open to the public but space is limited. Seating will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Two round poetry slam with 18 Madison student poets in the first round with the top ten advancing to the second round.

o   Students must perform two original poems (maximum three minutes and thirty seconds)

o   Their poems will be judged be a panel of five people on a scale of 0-10 with the highest and lowest scores dropped and the three in the middle added together.

o   Top six students in the slam will earn spots to represent Madison at the Brave New Voices International Poetry Festival in San Francisco, CA.

According to poets.org, National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture.

OVERTURE CENTER FOR THE ARTS in Madison, Wisconsin, features seven state-of-the-art performance spaces and five galleries where national and international touring artists, ten resident companies and hundreds of local artists engage people in nearly 700,000 educational and artistic experiences each year. Overture.org  

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Strang Controls Director Earns WELL Credential

Katie Lowery, Director of Integrated Control Systems at Strang, recently received her WELL Building credential.
WELL standards focus on design elements that assure building occupants will be comfortable and healthy in the same way LEED standards focus on qualities that save energy and reduce water use.

The credential is given by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), apublic benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and well-being in buildings and communities across the world. The IWBI certifiesprojects that meet standards and accredits professionals who pass rigorous testing.

“WELL aligns with our philosophy toward design, and fits with our company culture here. So it’s very fitting for Katie to have earned the credential,” said Strang President & CEO Larry Barton, also a WELL-accredited professional.

Katie earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She became a LEED-accredited professional in 2012.

Savant Advisor Earns CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER Certification

MADISON, WI (April 13, 2017) – Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm, is pleased to announce that Sarah McGinniss recently earned the Certified Financial Planner^TM certification.

The CFP® certification process, administered by the CFP Board, identifies to the public that those individuals who have been authorized to use the CFP® certification marks in the U.S. have met rigorous professional standards and have agreed to adhere to the principles of integrity, objectivity, competence, fairness, confidentiality, professionalism, and diligence when dealing with clients.

McGinniss is a financial advisor in Savant’s Madison office and is a member of the Advisory Team. She is responsible for managing all aspects of the financial planning and investment process for Savant’s clients. She regularly meets with clients, other advisors, portfolio managers, and financial planners to formulate and coordinate effective planning, investment, and tax strategies.

About Savant Capital Management
Savant Capital Management is a leading independent, nationally-recognized, fee-only firm, serving clients for 30 years with $5 billion in assets under management. As a trusted advisor, Savant Capital Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting.

Savant is regularly recognized among the top wealth managers in the United States. Savant was the recipient of the 2015 Best-in-Business IMPACT Award™, part of Schwab’s IMPACT Awards® program to recognize excellence in the business of independent financial advice. Savant has consistently received other industry recognitions including recently being included on the Forbes top 200 financial advisors list, the Barron’s top 20 independent advisory firms list, being named the #9 rated RIA firm by Financial Planning magazine, and included in additional top advisors lists by Financial Advisor magazine and InvestmentNews.

Savant Capital Management is a Registered Investment Advisor. Savant’s marketing material should not be construed by any existing or prospective client as a guarantee that they will experience a certain level of results if they engage Savant’s services and may include lists or rankings published by magazines and other sources which are generally based exclusively on information prepared and submitted by the recognized advisor. For more information about Savant or to view our Important Disclosures, go to www.savantcapital.com.

Savant Capital Management and its employees are independent of and are not employees or agents of Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. (“Schwab”). Schwab does not prepare, verify or endorse information distributed by Savant Capital Management. The Best-in-Business IMPACT Award™ is not an endorsement, testimonial endorsement, recommendation or referral to Savant Capital Management with respect to its investment advisory and other services.

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and CFP® in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Per Mar Security Services Launches New Website

Contact:

Jennifer VanGenderen, Per Mar Security Services, 563-344-7313

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 12, 2017

Per Mar Security Services Launches New Website

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services is excited to announce the launch of its new website. The URL is the same — permarsecurity.com — but the experience is brand new.

Visitors to the new website will enjoy a more visual look with easy navigation that allows for a great viewing experience, no matter what device is being used.

“It is very exciting to have our new website completed for our employees, existing customers and prospects,” Brian Duffy, President of the Electronic Security Division for Per Mar said. “We are really trying to leverage technology in all aspects of our business, and providing a mobile-friendly platform is now a necessity.”

Visitors can enjoy browsing Per Mar’s most popular smart home security packages and learn about the latest in business security solutions, including burglar alarm systems, video surveillance, access control, security officer services, investigative services and background checks. There are opportunities throughout the site to request a free quote or security review from one of Per Mar’s security experts.

In the website header, customers will find a login/support button with links to the most important tools to easily manage their account.

Visitors to the new website can also learn more about Per Mar’s history, as well as career opportunities with the company. In addition, the new website makes it easy to keep up with the latest news on Per Mar, as well as important safety and security tips for your home or business.

About Per Mar Security Services

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 2,400 team members, operating in 23 locations throughout Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Nebraska.

The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including guard services, mobile patrol, electronic security, smart home automation, fire alarms, monitoring services, investigative services and pre-employment services. For more information about Per Mar Security Services, please visit permarsecurity.com.

Monson Completes WBA Compliance School

Settlers bank board of directors and executive management are pleased to announce that Rob Monson, Mortgage Loan Operations Processor, successfully completed the WBA Real Estate Compliance School which was held March 13-15, 2017 in Wisconsin Dells. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Bankers Association, the curriculum is designed to provide bankers with an understanding of real estate related compliance regulations both on the federal and state level. The faculty is comprised of bankers who are considered authorities in their respective fields.