Category: Accomplishments
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Marsha Lindsay, of Lindsay Foresight & Stratagem, to Speak at SXSW 2020
Two years after launching the insight and corporate training firm called Lindsay Foresight & Stratagem, CEO Marsha Lindsay has been invited to speak at SXSW 2020 which bills itself as the premier global destination on imagining the future.
Lindsay Foresight & Stratagem conducts research on the future, then consults and educates C-Suites, boards and marketers with presentations and workshops on what’s next, and strategically best, for competitive advantage, value creation and effective marketing.
Others who’ve engaged Lindsay since the firm’s 2017 founding include Columbia University’s MBA program, the IPA for London’s Marketing Effectiveness Week, the American Association of Advertising Agencies, the Indie Summit in Beijing, Becker’s Ambulatory Surgery Center Conference (on the future of health care), the Fortune 100 and VC infused start-ups.
Distinguishing the firm is its global think tank of advisors that inform and vet research findings and recommended playbooks. Also differentiating are the research method and teaching skills perfected by Lindsay in the 25 years she used them at Brandworks University®, the acclaimed annual conference produced by Lindsay Stone & Briggs, since renamed LSB. (In 2015 Lindsay turned over management of the firm which, for 38 years prior, she ran as CEO.)
Lindsay Foresight & Stratagem is appropriately headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, a national hub of innovation and discovery frequently described in the press as “ground level for the next big thing.”
More at www.LFandS.com.
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Wegner CPAs Receives NASBA Certification for Live and Internet Based Courses
See attached press release: NASBA Certification 2
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WPS is awarded Medicare J5 contract
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Contact: Tom Enwright, (608) 977-7165, thomas.enwright@wpsic.com
WPS is awarded Medicare J5 contract
MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 27, 2019—WPS has been awarded the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) Jurisdiction 5 contract, it was announced Sept. 20 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
The J5 award is for Part A and Part B Medicare benefit administration for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. This contract also provides Part A Medicare benefit administration for specific providers in more than 40 other states across the nation. The award is for one base year and six option years, which will extend to 2026.
“This is exciting news,” said Janet Kyle, Executive Vice President of WPS Government Health Administrators. “It reaffirms everything that we have been working toward over the past several years. CMS has seen the transformation to our technology and processes. They have seen the commitment and dedication of our high-performing staff. They have seen that we are thought-leaders and are here to help CMS with their challenges and to reduce the burden for our providers.”
CMS awarded WPS the first J5 contract in September 2006, and then re-awarded it to WPS in July 2012.
WPS also has the contract for Jurisdiction 8, which includes the Part A and Part B workload for Michigan and Indiana.
About WPS Health Solutions
WPS Health Solutions is a nationally regarded government contractor and a leading Wisconsin not-for-profit health insurer. The WPS Health Insurance division offers affordable health plans and benefits administration. The WPS Government Health Administrators division administers Part A and B Medicare benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS Military and Veterans Health division serves millions more members who are active in the U.S. military, veterans and their families. In 2019, the international Ethisphere® Institute named WPS one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 10th straight year. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.
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Badgers’ Economic Impact? $610 Million
MADISON, Wis. — In athletics, statistics matter. For Wisconsin Athletics, two numbers stand out from a recently completed economic impact report.
The Badgers provide a $610 million total annual economic impact for the state of Wisconsin.
Zoom in on the city of Madison and the Badgers provide a $395 million total annual economic impact for the local community. That’s also 1.8 million visitors to the city each year.
Completed in June with Econsult Solutions, Inc., the economic impact report sheds light on the many economic benefits the Badgers’ 23 athletic teams and supporting organization bring to the area through hosting football games, other sports competitions and other events like high school state tournaments, concerts and more.
“The fact that Badger Athletics has such an impact on our city, region and state is a great source of pride for us,” said Wisconsin Director of Athletics Barry Alvarez. “Our athletic program is woven into the fabric of not only the Madison area, but all over our great state.
“The financial figures back that up and they go hand-in-hand with the strong bond we have with the residents of our state.”
Notably, the $610 million impact equates to 4,480 jobs and a $12 million tax revenue impact. In Madison, the $395 million impact brings 2,950 jobs and a $1.7 million tax revenue impact.
Fall Saturdays at Camp Randall Stadium? Each home football game provides $16 million in total economic impact on the Wisconsin economy.
The report also highlights the Badgers’ impact more specifically in direct spending by athletic department operations, capital investments, attendee spending, ancillary spending and broader societal impacts.
The full report is available online here – https://uwbadgers.com/economicimpact.
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Bachmann Construction Completes Restoration of Historic Garver Feed Mill; Currently Building Spaces for Additional Businesses at Garver Opening in September
Media Contact: Joan Collins Publicity, Inc. (608) 222-2899
Bachmann Construction, the Madison-based general contractor for the $15.5 million restoration of the historic Garver Feed Mill, behind Olbrich Gardens, has completed the core renovation encompassing 60,000 square feet of space at the Registered National Historic Landmark building.
Chicago developer Baum Revision, LLC, retained Bachmann Construction to turn the former beet factory and later a feed mill, into a hub for food producers and retailers plus wellness-focused businesses.
Bachmann is currently building individual spaces for Perennial Yoga and Surya Café, opening in mid-September, followed by Kosa Spa in late September, according to Naomi Kroth, Bachmann project manager.
Chris Quandt, Bachmann project manager who led the 18-month complex Garver renovation process said the strict restrictions on restoring a historic building on the National Historic Registry required approvals for windows, railings, brick and more from city, state and national preservation groups. Another challenge involved demolishing old walls with no roof overhead to provide stability. Because the 119-year old building was crumbling, Bachmann also had to take extra safety precautions for workmen.
Al Bachmann, president of Bachmann Construction, said the completion of the renovation, including a 13,500 square foot atrium event center, is a fitting way to celebrate Bachmann’s 65 years as a family-owned Madison-based business. Restoration is one of the specialties at the design-build firm, including renovation projects at the Capitol, Olin House, University Club, several area churches and restaurants.