You’re invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of Ether Wellness!

THRIVE TOGETHER: A COMMUNITY WELLNESS CELEBRATION

Join us for a day of connection, exploration, and inspiration as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Ether Wellness! Whether you drop by to tour the space, mingle, or take part in a class or workshop—stay as long as you’d like! We’d love to have you.

Ether Wellness is a new Women’s Health & Fitness Studio located in the heart of Downtown Madison, WI. It’s a space to rebuild strength, restore balance, and reconnect with yourself through strength training, yoga, nutrition, and a supportive community.

• Explore our serene studio with breathtaking Capitol views
• Enjoy complimentary snacks & refreshments
• Join engaging workshops and classes (schedule & details below)
• Discover our women’s holistic wellness services & special grand opening offers
• Browse our thoughtfully curated retail space
• Connect with local health & wellness entrepreneurs
• Take home a Health & Wellness Swag Bag filled with goodies (while supplies last!)
• Enter to win amazing prizes

This is a FREE event to attend! No ticket is required to stop by, explore, and connect, just an RSVP to help us plan. (Some workshops and classes may require registration/fee.) Click here to view more details and RSVP.

Workshop & Class Schedule:
11:15am – 12:15pm “FROM TRIGGERS TO TRANSFORMATIONS: A SELF-INQUIRY WORKSHOP” w/ Ashlee DeHaven (DeHaven Activation)
12:30pm – 1:30pm “SPINAL FLOW TECHNIQUE:UNLOCKING YOUR INNATE HEALING POTENTIAL” w/ Tammy Soderling (Shanti Healing Arts)
1:45pm – 2:45pm “MERIDIAN YOGA” w/ Victoria Andrews (Align Yoga)
3:00pm – 4:00pm “PELVIC FLOOR 101” w/ Dr. Sarah Lindholm (Centered Physical Therapy & Wellness)

We can’t wait to welcome you and thrive together!

UW Health: Opportunity for Businesses to Show Appreciation for Nurses

UW Health partners with Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce to encourage discounts for all community RNs in May 2025

UW Health is proud to partner with the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce to encourage member businesses to consider offering discounts to nurses in our community during National Nurses Week, May 6-12, or throughout the month of May.

Nurses Week poses a unique opportunity for local businesses to show their appreciation for all the highly valued nurses in our community who make a difference in the lives of patients, families and the community every day. This opportunity would allow Chamber member businesses to thank all nurses during this special time.

 “We truly appreciate the generosity of local businesses in supporting nurses during Nurses Week. A special discount not only makes us feel valued but also gives us the chance to explore and support the incredible shops, restaurants, and services that make our community unique. Thank you for considering a small gesture that makes a big impact on both nurses and local businesses alike!” states Karen Schumacher, RN, Chair-Elect of the UW Health Nursing Recognition Council.

If your business is able to offer a discount to nurses from May 6-12 or throughout the month of May, please send your information or questions to: Kristin Scott, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, UW Health Nurses Week Committee Member and Family Medicine RN Supervisor, at kscott4@uwhealth.org by Friday, April 18.  UW Health and partners will share the final list of participating businesses on their respective websites to make all community nurses aware of these local discounts.

We hope you consider this opportunity to show your business’s support of community nurses while enjoying some added exposure for your business among thousands of nurses.

Madison Black Chamber of Commerce: Keynote Speaker Announced for 2025 Black Business Awards

Madison, WI – The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce Adonica Randall as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Black Business Awards & Recognition Exhibition, taking place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Monona Terrace.

Randall is the President of Abaxent, LLC, a technology solutions firm, and a trailblazer in business development, STEM innovation, and minority entrepreneurship. With over 40 years of experience, she has led initiatives in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology, focusing on business growth, process improvement, and expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups. As a board member and mentor, she actively supports economic development, supplier diversity, and workforce advancement—all key themes of this year’s event.

The 2025 Black Business Awards will celebrate the impact of Black-owned businesses in real estate, construction, landscaping, and home improvement, presenting 11 awards to outstanding business leaders shaping the future of our communities.

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Location: Monona Terrace, 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI
Tickets & Event Information: https://bbare25.madisonblackchamber.com/
Ticket Sales Close: Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Join us for an inspiring evening of recognition, networking, and celebration of Black excellence in business. Secure your tickets before sales close to be part of this unforgettable event!

About the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce: The Madison Black Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting economic empowerment and growth for Black-owned businesses in Madison and surrounding communities. Through initiatives like the Black Business Awards, we celebrate achievements, foster connections, and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. 

For media inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or ticket purchases, please contact: 
Tiffany Kenney
Director of Communications
Madison Black Chamber of Commerce   
(608) 843-7079 Cell
tiffany@madisonblackchamber.com

Capitol Bank welcomes Ben Kjorlie as new Marketing Specialist

Capitol Bank is excited to announce that Ben Kjorlie has been hired as Marketing Specialist. Ben brings over a decade of digital marketing experience, focusing on content creation, social media, and public relations.

“We are thrilled to have Ben join our team,” said Ami Myrland, President & CFO of Capitol Bank. “His expertise and enthusiasm will bring a new perspective to the look and feel of the Bank. We’re excited to partner on all things marketing , growing the Bank’s brand across every platform.”

In his new role, Ben will be responsible for the Bank’s marketing efforts in print, digital, social media, and more. He will also serve as the primary point of contact for media organizations and continue to expand the Bank’s public presence through a wide range of channels.

Ben enjoys being active outdoors, cheering on Wisconsin sports teams, and spending time with his wife and pet dachshund.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally owned and operated, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work, and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses, and individuals in the Greater Madison area. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

ImpactLife: Weather Alert: Snow and Ice Leading to Canceled Blood Drives, Lost Donations

More than 400 donations canceled on Feb. 12; total for the month exceeds 550

Concern over canceled blood drives and missed appointments for blood donation is growing as a winter storm moves across large portions of the ImpactLife service region. Snow and ice accumulation has canceled 19 ImpactLife blood drives so far on Wed., Feb. 12, and the blood center projects it will see approximately 100 fewer donors at its Donor Centers. Total losses for the day will exceed 400 donations, adding to a total of at least 550 donations lost to weather-related cancellations so far this month.

ImpactLife asks all eligible donors who can safely travel to a nearby mobile blood drive or Donor Center location to help make up for lost donations. To find a donor center or mobile blood drive, call (800) 747-5401, or book online at www.bloodcenter.org, or via the ImpactLife mobile app (www.bloodcenter.org/app). 

Schedule Now!

Donor Rewards

All donors will receive a voucher to redeem for their choice of an electronic gift card, a charitable donation, or points to redeem in the Rewards Store. For more information, see www.bloodcenter.org/now.

• DONOR CENTER BONUS: Through February 23, donors who give at donor center locations receive a $20 value or 1,000 points increase. (Values remain the same for donors who give at mobile blood drives.)
• WHOLE BLOOD: $20 gift card or $20 donation or 1,000 points
• DOUBLE RED CELL DONATION: $25 gift card or $25 donation or 1,500 points
• PLATELET APHERESIS OR PLASMA: $30 or $30 donation or 2,000 points

February is Heart Health Awareness Month; Blood Donors Make a Difference!

Blood transfusions are needed or ongoing patient care at hospitals across our region. During February’s Heart Health Awareness Month, ImpactLife is reminding blood donors of the lifesaving impact blood transfusions can make for patients with heart disease. Renee Brown, a critical care nurse with who works with cardiac patients at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, says it is “amazing to watch” the improvement heart patients can experience after receiving a blood transfusion.

Renee Brown (Manager, Critical Care with Carle Health)

Learn more in the blood center’s Heart Month news release and social media toolkit.

About ImpactLife 

ImpactLife’s mission is to save lives by engaging donors, supporting partners, and advancing medicine. Founded in 1974, ImpactLife supplies blood products and services to hundreds of hospitals, emergency services organizations, clinical researchers, and other blood centers throughout Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri. The nonprofit blood provider is ranked among the leading 12 blood suppliers in the United States. For more information on current blood inventory levels, our donor promotions, and more, see www.bloodcenter.org and find us @impactlifeblood on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

For more information on blood inventories and donor promotions, visit www.bloodcenter.org and find us @impactlifeblood on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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