WPS Health Solutions earns BBB Torch Award for Ethics from Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:   
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions earns BBB Torch Award for Ethics from Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis.—April 20, 2023— Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Wisconsin announced its recipients of the BBB Torch Awards for Ethics, and WPS Health Solutions is among the winners. The recipients of this prestigious award were selected by an independent panel and recognized at the 2023 BBB Ethics Awards Luncheon hosted in Milwaukee.

“This award is significant because it validates and exemplifies what we experience each day at WPS—the highest standard of ethics and trust among employees, customers, and our communities,” said Vicki Cobb, Vice President of Internal Audit and Compliance. “I am so proud of each person at WPS for building a culture of trust with dedicated service for our customers.”

Entries for this award are evaluated by an independent, voluntary panel of judges comprised of business and community leaders. They are reviewed and judged on four key areas:

• Character
• Culture
• Customers
• Community

“The BBB Ethics Awards application is a grueling process, requiring the organization to analyze and communicate all aspects of their internal and external procedures to the judges,” said Julie Albrecht, Executive Director of the BBB of Wisconsin Foundation. “These organizations should be immensely proud of their commitment to ethics in their day-to-day operations.”

ABOUT BBB: For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2021, people turned to BBB more than 200 million times for BBB Business Profiles on 6.3 million businesses and Charity Reports on 25,000 charities, all available for free at BBB.org. There are local, independent BBBs across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including BBB Serving Wisconsin which was founded in 1939 and serves the state of Wisconsin.

About WPS Health Solutions 

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 2,700 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

WPS Health Solutions honored as a 2023 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

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Contact: 
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions honored as a 2023 VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer

MADISON, Wis.—April 13, 2023—WPS Health Solutions has earned the VETS Indexes 4 Star Employer designation in the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes the organization’s commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected community.

“WPS Health Solutions stands out from the pack as one of the best employers nationwide for veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses,” said George Altman, managing director of VETS Indexes. “As more and more employers recognize the cutting-edge technical skills and soft skills veterans bring to the workplace, the race to attract military-connected talent gets increasingly competitive. The number of organizations participating in the 2023 VETS Indexes Employer Awards more than doubled since last year—but even in this highly competitive environment, WPS Health Solutions distinguished itself as a leader among veteran employers and should be commended,” Altman said.

This year, a record number of 239 organizations participated in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, more than double the 118 participants in 2022. Of those, VETS Indexes recognized 200 organizations across the following award levels: 5 Star Employer, 4 Star Employer, 3 Star Employer, and Recognized Employer. Not every responding organization made the cut—only those that demonstrated a strong commitment to veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and military spouses. Participating organizations included companies large and small, government agencies and departments, nonprofit groups, colleges, and universities.

As the most objective and comprehensive evaluation of veteran employers, the VETS Indexes Employer Awards program has set a new standard in veteran employment data. These results have been featured on CNBC as well as military-specific outlets, including military.com. This in-depth survey and recognition program analyzes employers’ policies, practices, and outcomes in detail, across the following five categories:

• Veteran job candidate recruiting and hiring
• Veteran employee development and retention
• Veteran-inclusive policies and culture
• Support for members of the National Guard and Reserves
• Military spouse/family support

About WPS Health Solutions

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 2,700 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.  

About VETS Indexes

VETS Indexes is a leading voice on veteran employment issues, overseeing the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, hosting the twice-yearly Employing U.S. Vets Conference, unearthing unique and unprecedented data on veteran employment through the Veteran Employment Benchmarking Service, and developing custom indexes, linked to financial products, that track the performance of the publicly traded companies that have established themselves as the best employers for veterans. 

The VETSX and VTRNIX indexes were created on the premise that the companies that make the best use of the highly talented, yet under-valued, talent pool that veterans represent will ultimately see a benefit to their bottom lines. The performance of the indexes has emphatically confirmed that thesis, outpacing the S&P 500.   

As the world’s first resource for U.S. veteran themed indexes, our mission is to provide innovative solutions that recognize the value created by the mission-critical mindset, unique skills, and specialized training that veterans bring to the workplace. Our mission also includes a commitment to always donate a significant portion (target of 20% and no less than 5%) of our net profits to charitable organizations that support veterans and their families.  

“SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED” – VETS Indexes provides a social and governance impact via those public companies that support the hiring and professional development of our military veterans.

Learn more about us at VETSIndexes.com and follow us on social media channels via LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.

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Seein-is-Believin: She broke barriers as an opera singer, then devoted her life to helping Madison’s kids

Check out this amazing article in the Wisconsin State Journal, on the work our new member, Prenicia Clifton, is doing in our community. Prenicia is the founder of Seein-is-Believin, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people in our communities.

CG Schmidt Awarded Top Workplaces Award

For Immediate Release
March 29, 2023

Contact: Sarah Dunn, Senior Vice President
Email: sarah.dunn@cgschmidt.com
Phone number: (608) 630-3075

CG Schmidt Recognized as a Top Workplace in Madison

Madison, WI — CG Schmidt has been recognized as a top regional employer, winning a 2023 Madison Area Top Workplaces Award from The Wisconsin State Journal. The family-owned construction management firm ranked among 37 small businesses in the region. This is the third time the company has received the annual award.

This year, The Wisconsin State Journal recognized 71 companies of all industries, shapes, and sizes in greater Madison for their excellence in creating productive, engaging workplaces. The heart of the Top Workplaces award is the employee survey process. A 24-question survey is administered to employees, who decide whether a company culture merits commendation.

“I work with great people and leaders that want the best for our clients, but also for each other,” commented one employee. Headquartered in Milwaukee, CG Schmidt has 45 Madison employees. Focused on employee satisfaction, the company has volunteer time off and a wellness program used by 85% of professional staff. It also offers generous time off for work-life balance.

CG Schmidt is committed to maintaining the qualities that designated the organization a top workplace. The firm was also recognized with a Top Workplaces USA award, which further demonstrates CG Schmidt’s commitment to prioritizing a people-centered culture. In addition, the corporate office has been a 13-time honoree of the Top Workplaces award by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Capitol Bank Announces Nick Inman as VP of Credit

Tracy Brooks
Marketing Director
Capitol Bank
710 N. High Point Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53717
(608) 836-1616

Capitol Bank Announces Nick Inman as VP of Credit

Madison, WI (March 29, 2023): Justin Hart, President of Capitol Bank, is pleased to announce that Nick Inman has joined Capitol Bank as Vice President of Credit.

Nick comes to Capitol Bank with over 16 years of extensive banking experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and completed Graduate School of Banking in 2021. In addition, Nick has earned his RMA Credit Risk Certification.

“Nick’s experience, technical acumen and knowledge will play a critical role in helping to manage our risk and assist in sound Bank growth,” said Justin Hart, President.

Nick has served as past board president for the Stevens Point Noon Rotary, having received the honor of Paul Harris Fellow. He was a prior board and vision council member of the United Way of Portage County, and prior board member of the Central Rivers Farmshed. Additionally, he was a founding member and treasurer of the Cultural Commons of Portage County.

When not at work, Nick enjoys hiking with his family and dog, golfing, and working on DIY projects around the house.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally-owned and operated since 1995, 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 Dane County 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.