Solt Completes WBA BOLT Leadership Academy

WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Mike Solt, VP business solutions manager of Bank of Sun Prairie, was recognized by the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) for completion of the WBA BOLT Leadership Academy, a 15-month program of extensive industry and leadership education.

The Building Our Leaders of Tomorrow (BOLT) Leadership Academy is a program designed for highly motivated emerging bank leaders who have a desire to grow their leadership skills and grow a trusted network of community banking peers from across the state. The selected cohort members come from diverse business functions within the banking industry and various locations from throughout Wisconsin.

“The mission of the academy is to build a community of future banking leaders who are committed to advancing our industry and their banks while serving the financial needs of their communities,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “I am proud of what these bank leaders have accomplished and am excited for the impact they will continue to make.”

The BOLT Leadership Academy reflects WBA’s ongoing commitment to professional development of the industry’s future leaders.

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Founded in 1892, the Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing 180 commercial banks and savings institutions, their branches, and nearly 30,000 employees. The Association represents banks of all sizes in Wisconsin, and 96 percent of banks in the state are WBA members. 

Hope & A Future Earns Generations United Intergenerational Program of Merit Award

Based in Washington, D.C., Generations United is a network of organizations, partners and stakeholders committed to improving the lives of children, youth and older adults.

Hope & A Future are the only Wisconsin organization on the list of award winners, joining just 30 other organizations from all parts of the United States who have earned this honor for their intergenerational
programs.

Like Generations United, the goal of Hope & A Future is to use intergenerational collaboration to enrich the lives of children, youth and older people in our area! Hope & A Future is honored to be recognized for their vision and efforts over the last 20+ years.

There’s another local honor that Hope & A Future would like to earn, and you can help them earn it: Best of Madison 2025. The organization already earned a “top six” spot in the nominating (round one) voting in February. Final voting happens from June 1 to June 30…and they would appreciate your endorsement.

To vote: search online for “Best of Madison 2025” and find the Health and Medical category. Hppe & A Future is in the Best Assisted Living sub-category. You will need to register (to be sure everyone only votes once) and you can vote in as many categories as you like.

Vierbicher Again Recognized as a Top Firm to Work For

Vierbicher Honored Again with Zweig Group’s 2025 Best Firms to Work For and Hot Firm Awards

REEDSBURG, WI – Vierbicher, a trusted leader in engineering, planning and surveying, is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized by the Zweig Group with two of the industry’s most distinguished honors: the 2025 Best Firms to Work For Award and the 2025 Hot Firm Award.

This marks the third time Vierbicher has earned the Best Firms to Work For recognition and the second time being named a Hot Firm — an affirmation of the company’s ongoing commitment to creating an outstanding workplace culture and driving strategic growth.

The Best Firms to Work For Award highlights architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms that prioritize employee experience, professional development and workplace satisfaction. Vierbicher’s people-first culture, strong values and collaborative approach continue to set it apart.

The Hot Firm Award celebrates the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Vierbicher’s inclusion on this list for a second time reflects its sustained momentum and leadership in the industry.

“It is an incredible honor to be recognized by the Zweig Group again this year,” said Rod Zubella, CEO of Vierbicher. “These awards are a testament to our team’s dedication, energy and shared vision. At Vierbicher, we believe that when we invest in our people and culture, excellence follows — for our clients, each other and the communities we serve.”

Vierbicher’s continued success stems from its strong internal culture, emphasis on growth and innovation, and its unwavering focus on delivering high-quality, client-centered solutions. With offices across Wisconsin, the firm remains deeply committed to making a lasting impact through thoughtful planning, design and collaboration.

Spherion Earns Forbes Recognition as One of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms for 2025

U.S. Staffing Franchise Honored Across All Three Award Categories: Executive Search, Professional Search and Temporary Staffing

ATLANTA – Spherion Staffing and Recruiting announced today its recognition on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms, produced in partnership with market research firm Statista Inc. This marks the fifth consecutive year Spherion has earned this national acclaim, and for the first time, the firm was honored across all three major award categories: Executive Search, Professional Search, and Temporary Staffing.

Forbes’ distinction places Spherion among the top-performing staffing firms in the country, based on evaluations from thousands of external recruiters, hiring managers, and job seekers. The 2025 rankings were determined through comprehensive feedback from more than 49,200 external recruiters and 20,800 HR professionals and candidates.

“We are thrilled to see the dedication of our network recognized at the national level once again,” shared Kathy George, president of Spherion. “Being recognized by Forbes across all three staffing categories in 2025 is a powerful affirmation of the heart and hustle our franchisees and their teams bring to work every day. Whether they’re helping someone land their first job or placing a seasoned executive in a dream role, our teams show up with passion, expertise, and a commitment to excellence that truly sets Spherion apart.”

Spherion’s distinction as a top firm for executive search, professional search, and temporary staffing reaffirms its reputation for excellence across the full spectrum of staffing services, from temporary placements to high-level professional recruiting.

This latest recognition builds on Spherion’s extensive list of recent accolades, including its inclusion on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500® list (#68 overall), recognition as a Top Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review, and being named a Top 10 Staffing Company to Work For by the World Staffing Awards (#6 ranking).

Spherion brandishes the power of local through a network of independent and empowered franchisees. Each Spherion franchisee enriches their community through connecting and facilitating employment opportunities every day — and when they’re successful together, their investments flow back into the neighborhoods where they live and work. The power of Spherion is in its local roots.

About Spherion Staffing & Recruiting

Transform your workforce with Spherion Staffing & Recruiting, where local expertise meets national connections. For more than 75 years, we’ve been strategically helping businesses and jobseekers thrive across America. Backed by the world’s most equitable and specialized talent company, our network of independent franchisees brings personalized service to 200+ communities, connecting more than 4,000 businesses with exceptional candidates through temporary, temp-to-hire, direct hire, and on-site hiring solutions. Our commitment to being a premier staffing partner shows through results: Our 4.8/5 national Google review rating and recognition as a Top 10 Staffing Company to Work for by World Staffing Awards, plus inclusion on Franchise Business Review’s Top 200 Franchises and a #68 ranking on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2025 Franchise 500 list. Partner with Spherion to strengthen your business or transform your career.

Security Dealer Magazine Recognizes Per Mar Security as #14 on Top 100 Report

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security, a leading provider of total security solutions, is proud to announce its ranking of #14 on SDM’s prestigious SDM Top 100 list for 2025. This recognition signifies Per Mar’s continued commitment to excellence in the security industry.

For over 30 years, Per Mar has consistently earned its place among the top security dealers in the United States. Ranking #14 reflects Per Mar’s sustained financial strength and growth, built upon a long-standing dedication to evolving security solutions and a focus on customer partnerships across their footprint.

Chris Edwards, president of Per Mar Security’s Electronic Security Division, said, “Per Mar Security is proud and honored to receive our highest ranking to date on the SDM 100 list. Being ranked 14th, as well as now being in the top 20 for the sixth consecutive year is a tremendous achievement for all our teammates who work day and night to protect our customers. I’m particularly proud of the way our team has embraced and utilized emerging technology such as video AI to provide the very latest and most sophisticated alarm technology in the industry.”

About Per Mar
Established in 1953, Per Mar Security is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 3,000 team members operating in 28 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including live video monitoring, security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, investigative services, and background checks. For more information about Per Mar Security Services, please visit permarsecurity.com.