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.

Savant Wealth Management Recognized by InvestmentNews Special Report

Inaugural report recognized five Savant teams located in four states

ROCKFORD, Ill. (May 12, 2025) — Savant Wealth Management, a fee-only registered investment adviser (RIA), announced that its Birmingham, AL, Atlanta, GA, Rockford and Lincolnshire, IL, and Middleton, WI, teams were recognized by InvestmentNews as 5-Star Wealth Management Teams 2025. The honor recognizes top wealth management firms in America that excel in growing and retaining clients. Savant did not pay a fee to be included in the recognition. InvestmentNews announced the rankings on May 12, 2025.

“We’re honored to have five of our teams named among InvestmentNews’ 5-Star Wealth Management Teams for 2025,” said Brent Brodeski, CEO of Savant. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to putting clients first—helping deliver advice that’s not only personalized and proactive but also grounded in trust. In a fast-changing industry, we believe the future belongs to firms that combine innovation with empathy. That’s how we hope to continue to earn our clients’ confidence—and why we’re so proud of the work our teams are doing every day.”

Rockford: Savant’s Rockford team specializes in comprehensive wealth management, including trust services as well as estate and tax planning. The team consists of 19 members, 16 of whom are Savant employee owners. The team typically assists financially established individuals and families nearing retirement but also works with executives, professionals, business owners, university administrators, and physicians.

Lincolnshire: Savant’s Lincolnshireteam also offers comprehensive wealth management, including trust services as well as estate and tax planning. The team consists of nine members, six of whom are Savant employee owners. The team typically assists financially established individuals and families nearing retirement but also works with executives, professionals, business owners, university administrators, and physicians.

Middleton, Wisconsin: The Savant University Wealth Management team in Middleton partners with university leaders to provide comprehensive wealth management strategies that keep their financial well-being at the forefront. The team uses a holistic approach that embodies all the core pillars of financial planning while understanding and adapting to the nuances of university benefits plans and the unique life and career paths of higher education professionals. There are four team members, three of whom are Savant employee owners.

Atlanta, Georgia: Savant’s Atlanta team offers clients comprehensive wealth management, with some team members also providing turnkey asset management services and one team member specializing in working with retirement plan sponsors. There are seven members of the team, five of whom are Savant employee owners. The team typically assists financially established individuals and families nearing retirement but also works with executives, professionals, business owners, university administrators, and physicians.

Birmingham, Alabama: Savant’s Birmingham team is comprised of 11 members, nine of whom are Savant employee owners. The team offers comprehensive wealth management, including trust services as well as estate and tax planning. Typically, the team assists financially established individuals and families nearing retirement but also works with executives, professionals, business owners, university administrators, and physicians.

For more information about Savant Wealth Management, visit savantwealth.com. 

2025 InvestmentNews 5-Star Wealth Management Teams: This inaugural rating was published in May 2025 and identifies and ranks leading registered investment advisory firms based on these key focus areas: meaningful contributions to clients and the financial industry, deep understanding of client needs, notable impact achieved over the past 12 months, and standout performance based on assets under management (AUM) and team results. Firms must manage a minimum of $10 billion in AUM for consideration. Savant did not pay a fee to be considered for this rating.

About Savant Wealth Management

Savant Wealth Management is a leading independent, nationally recognized, fee-only firm serving clients for nearly 40 years with approximately $29.6 billion in assets under management and $1.2 billion in assets under advisement (as of 03/31/2025). As a trusted advisor, Savant Wealth Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plans, 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, and estate planning document preparation and other legal services through its affiliated law firm, Savant Legal LLP.

Savant is a registered investment advisor. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Neither rankings and/or recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, publications, media, or other organizations, nor the achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, or license, or any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if Savant is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services. Please read our Important Disclosures at savantwealth.com.

The InvestmentNews 5-Star Wealth Management Teams 2025 was announced in May. The special report highlights the nation’s top teams providing exceptional advice in the wealth management industry.