Vote for Verona Fall Fest in USA Today’s Best Fall Festival Poll

Fall festivals are a great way to mark the changing of the seasons, celebrate the harvest, enjoy the outdoors, and have some fun with friends and family. And there’s something magical about being surrounded by colorful leaves as the sounds of merriment fill the crisp air. 

USA Today put together a list of 20 of the country’s best fall festivals — nominated by an expert panel — including Verona’s Fall Fest. You can vote once per day until voting ends on Monday, September 8 at noon ET. The 10 winning festivals will be announced on Wednesday, September 17.

Learn more and cast your votes here.

Per Mar Security Services ranks 19th in SDM’s 2025 Top Systems Integrators Report

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security, a leading provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial customers based in Davenport, IA has been ranked 19th on SDM Magazine’s 2025 Top Systems Integrators Report. This recognition reflects Per Mar’s continued focus on internal innovation and strategic growth, enabling the company to deliver exceptional service and tailored security solutions.

Brian Duffy, Chief Executive Officer of Per Mar Security, said, “It is exciting to be recognized as one of the largest integrators in the country. We are blessed to have so many dedicated employees and loyal customers who enable our success.”

The SDM Top Systems Integrators Report highlights the 100 leading firms in the industry, ranked by their 2024 revenue from security system integration. This revenue includes services like design, project management, product installation, programming, startup, and training, sold directly to end-users or through contractors.

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 3,000 team members, operating in 27 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.

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.