Over 200 Shows Already Confirmed for 12th Annual Make Music Madison Festival, Organizers Targeting Historic 700+ Concerts for Friday, June 21 holiday

For release: April 11, 2024

Contact: Meri Rose Ekberg

Phone: (608) 571-7556

Email: info@makemusicmadison.org

Website: www.makemusicmadison.org

Over 200 Shows Already Confirmed for 12th Annual Make Music Madison Festival, Organizers Targeting Historic 700+ Concerts for Friday, June 21 holiday.

Madison, Wis. – Make Music Madison opened registration for its 12th annual citywide music celebration held on the summer solstice, June 21. Last year’s festival featured 621 registered concerts at 196 locations presenting music by over 1,500 individual artists. We exceeded our goal of 500 shows and were thrilled to learn Madison had the highest number of events of any chapter in North America. Make Music Madison 2023 received international attention and equaled the scale of last year’s Make Music Day celebration in Berlin, Germany, a city approximately 13x Madison’s size. In 2024, Make Music Madison organizers hope to surpass 700 registered shows! Registration to perform or host a performance opened April 1st. Interested parties can learn more at www.makemusicmadison.org.

Make Music Madison welcomes performers of all genres and experience levels. The organization aims to engage every sector of Madison’s music industry and provide our community with free and accessible music, while encouraging the public to support local artists, and invest in the creative economy.

Each year the event fills the city with music from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at venues hosted at community centers, museums, retail shops, restaurants, parks, theaters, places of worship, private residences, and other locations. Anyone can perform or host a performance, but events must be within the City of Madison, free, accessible to the public, and maintain space on sidewalks for pedestrians.

Make Music Madison is part of Make Music Day, an international music celebration occurring in 1,000+ cities across the globe. Beginning in 1982 in Paris as Fête de la Musique, Make Music Day brings our community together to celebrate the magic of live music. All varieties of live sound creation are welcome, and our motto is “Performed by anyone, enjoyed by everyone.”

There are more than 20 other Make Music Day chapters across Wisconsin.

“Every music superstar is a local hero somewhere, and many of them are searching for audiences and opportunities to perform live. Musicians and music appreciators are vital to the culture of a society, and this holiday honors and amplifies the importance of live music.” says Make Music Madison Board Secretary Kristian Petrov Iliev.

Make Music Madison is also welcoming a new Musician-in-Residence to the team, singer-songwriter Tzêra. Originally from Puerto Rico, Tzêra is a self-taught guitarist whose upbringing in the Caribbean immersed her in an eclectic fusion of rhythmic genres, such as Salsa, Latin Jazz, Reggaetón, and R&B. Accompanying her soulful voice with her mellow guitar, her performances include autobiographical unreleased tracks and covers from artists such as Cultura Profética, Amy Winehouse, and Nathy Peluso.

Registration opened April 1st and closes on June 1st. There are no registration fees or limits to the number of musicians or locations who can participate. Sponsors and volunteers are welcome. For complete details on Make Music Madison, visit www.makemusicmadison.org.

For release: April 11, 2024

Contact: Meri Rose Ekberg

Phone: (608) 571-7556

Email: info@makemusicmadison.org

Website: www.makemusicmadison.org

Más de 200 conciertos ya confirmados para el 11º Festival Anual Make Music Madison,

Los organizadores apuntan a más de 700 conciertos históricos para el feriado del viernes 21 de junio.

Madison, Wis. – Make Music Madison abrió la inscripción para su duodécima celebración musical anual en toda la ciudad que se llevará a cabo en el solsticio de verano, el 21 de junio. El festival del año pasado contó con 621 conciertos registrados en 196 lugares, donde más de 1,500 artistas individuales presentaron música.El año pasado superamos nuestra meta de 500 espectáculos y nos emociona saber que Madison tuvo la mayor cantidad de eventos en América del Norte. Make Music Madison 2023 recibió atención internacional e igualó la escala de la celebración del Make Music Day del año pasado en Berlín, Alemania, una ciudad aproximadamente 13 veces más grande que Madison. ¡En 2024, los organizadores de Make Music Madison esperan superar los 700 espectáculos registrados! La inscripción para actuar o albergar una actuación se abrió el 1 de abril. Las partes interesadas pueden obtener más información en www.makemusicmadison.org.

Make Music Madison da la bienvenida a artistas de todos los géneros y niveles de experiencia. La organización tiene como objetivo involucrar a todos los sectores de la industria musical de Madison y brindar a nuestra comunidad música gratuita y accesible. Al mismo tiempo, alienta al público a apoyar a los artistas locales e invertir en la economía creativa.

Cada año el evento llena de música la ciudad de 8 a 21 horas. en lugares alojados en centros comunitarios, museos, tiendas minoristas, restaurantes, parques, teatros, lugares de culto, residencias privadas y otros lugares. Cualquiera puede actuar o ser anfitrión de una actuación, pero los eventos deben realizarse dentro de la ciudad de Madison, ser gratuitos, accesibles al público y mantener espacio en las aceras para los peatones.

Make Music Madison es parte del Make Music Day, una celebración musical internacional que se lleva a cabo en más de 1000 ciudades de todo el mundo. Desde 1982 en París como Fête de la Musique, Make Music Day reúne a nuestra comunidad para celebrar la magia de la música en vivo. Todas las variedades de creación de sonido en vivo son bienvenidas y nuestro lema es “Interpretado por cualquiera, disfrutado por todos”.

Hay más de 20 capítulos más del Make Music Day en todo Wisconsin.

“Cada superestrella de la música es un héroe local en alguna parte, y muchos de ellos buscan audiencias y oportunidades para actuar en vivo. Los músicos y los amantes de la música son vitales para la cultura de una sociedad, y esta festividad honra y amplifica la importancia de la música en vivo”. dice el secretario de la junta directiva de Make Music Madison, Kristian Petrov Iliev.

Make Music Madison también le da la bienvenida al equipo a un nuevo músico residente, la cantautora Tzêra. Originaria de Puerto Rico, Tzêra es una guitarrista autodidacta cuya crianza en el Caribe la sumergió en una fusión ecléctica de géneros rítmicos, como la salsa, el jazz latino, el reggaetón y el R&B. Acompañando su conmovedora voz con su melosa guitarra, sus actuaciones incluyen temas autobiográficos inéditos y covers de artistas como Cultura Profética, Amy Winehouse y Nathy Peluso.

La inscripción se abrió el 1 de abril y cierra el 1 de junio. No hay tarifas de inscripción ni límites en la cantidad de músicos o ubicaciones que pueden participar. Patrocinadores y voluntarios son bienvenidos. Para obtener detalles completos sobre Make Music Madison, visite www.makemusicmadison.org.

One Community Bank Finances PACE Wisconsin’s 100th Project

May 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jamie Balsiger
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
jbalsiger@onecommunity.bank

One Community Bank Finances PACE Wisconsin’s 100th Project

(May 2024) – One Community Bank is excited to be the C-PACE lender of PACE Wisconsin’s 100th project! PACE Wisconsin is a statewide Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program that enables property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term loans for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and water conservation improvements.

“At One Community Bank, we were among the first to jump on board with the PACE Wisconsin Program. We’re proud to have helped 28 commercial property owners across Wisconsin secure CPACE loans. Today, hitting the 100th milestone feels like a celebration of our commitment to building stronger, energy efficient communities together,” said Dan Carey, Chief Commercial Officer.

PACE Wisconsin’s 100th project is the Reserve Student Apartments located near UW-Stevens Point in Stevens Point, WI. The property owner is receiving financial assistance from OCB to implement upgrades for the roof, walls, windows, high efficiency HVAC, and low flow fixtures. These enhancements are crafted to minimize energy and water consumption, while supporting the collective efforts against climate change.

“This was another exciting opportunity for One Community Bank to partner in the PACE program while providing financing for a great developer on a large student housing project. This loan was unique since it was already complete and allowed the client to retroactively utilize the lookback period allowed by program,” said Marc McMerty, VP – Commercial Banking Officer.

OCB is proud to be a C-PACE lender and provide financial support to property owners for eco-friendly projects or improvements. Learn more about PACE Wisconsin by visiting www.pacewi.org.

Feel Good Financing

One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 16 bank locations and $2.1 billion in assets. It provides both personal and business banking solutions, with an intense focus on serving clients, supporting colleagues, and investing in its communities. Six years in a row named one of Madison’s best places to work, One Community Bank serves the communities of Oregon, McFarland, Waunakee, Stoughton, Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.

Marketini Media Founders Ashley Storck and Sam Leary Introduce President Biden Ahead of His Historic Student Loan Announcement in Madison

MADISON, WISCONSIN, April 8, 2024 — During President Biden’s recent visit to Wisconsin, Marketini Media’s Co-Founders had the honor of introducing POTUS ahead of his historic announcement expanding student loan relief to millions of Americans. Their speech followed Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Governor Tony Evers.

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WPS restructures organization for growth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Corporate Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS restructures organization for growth
New holding company structure allows development of new opportunities

MADISON, Wis.—March 20, 2024—Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation’s (WPS) corporate structure has recently been expanded to add a new parent holding company called WPS Holdings, Inc. The corporate restructure provides greater enterprise flexibility and enables new growth opportunities. 

“We are on a growth trajectory and the new structure will serve that growth. I want to be clear that WPS remains fully committed our health insurance business and the markets we serve,” says Chief Legal and Administrative Officer Frank Gumina. “There are no plans to sell or otherwise divest any part of our business.” 

The new WPS Holdings, Inc. is set up as a nonstock corporation with no shareholders or owners. WPS Holdings, Inc. is the sole member of Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation. The new structure will allow the enterprise more flexibility to expand and grow into lines of business outside of insurance, while continuing its full commitment to WPS Health Insurance customers, beneficiaries, business partners, and agents. 

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, Wisconsin, has more than 2,600 employees. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

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Oak Bank: Bob Gorsuch Celebrates 60 Years in Banking

For Immediate Release

Contact: 
Karen Virnoche
608.441.6000
kvirnoche@oak.bank

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Bob Gorsuch Celebrates 60 Years in Banking
Oak Bank’s Founder, Madison area’s longest-serving bank executive, receives recognition from the Wisconsin Banking Association.

Fitchburg, WI – 1964. It was the year the Beatles released their first U.S. album; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. received the Nobel Peace Prize, and Bob Gorsuch started his career in banking.

While the first two are certainly well-known moments in American history, Gorsuch is leaving his own mark in Wisconsin as one of just two bankers to achieve 60 years in banking this year and one of just twenty-seven bankers to reach the milestone in the state since 1990, according to the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA). Gorsuch is also the Madison area’s longest-serving bank executive.

WBA recently honored Gorsuch for his 60-year milestone and contributions to the industry and community during a special luncheon at the largest banking industry event in the state, the WBA Bank Executives Conference.

“The expertise gained and contributions made over the course of six decades are truly invaluable,” said Rose Oswald Poels, WBA president and CEO. “It is an honor to congratulate Bob Gorsuch on this extraordinary career achievement.”

“I tell people if you hang around long enough, pretty soon these types of accolades will knock on your door,” laughed Gorsuch. “Of course, I am honored to be recognized. I love coming to Oak Bank and helping people start a business, buy a home or car, take out a student loan, whatever the case. It’s truly been a joy.”

After three years of active duty with the U.S. Army, Gorsuch began his banking career in his home state of Michigan with a part-time banking job while in college. He moved to Madison in 1975, where he began a 24-year stint as Park Bank’s president. In the fall of 2000, Gorsuch ventured out on his own and started Oak Bank. Today, while many area banks have merged, Oak Bank is thriving as an independent, locally owned, and operated community bank in Fitchburg.

“I can drive into a small town, and I can tell how good the bank is,” said Gorsuch. “I think a strong, healthy community gets its roots from the local bank. If the bank ownership and employees are genuinely involved in the community and support things like libraries and parks, the community has the foundation for being vibrant and healthy. I am very proud that Oak Bank has been able to stay independent at a time when many banks are merging and possibly leaving behind their connections to the community.”

As an active member of the Fitchburg and surrounding Dane County communities, Gorsuch has served on boards and committees, gives to local charities, hosts events he’s passionate about, and inspires his associates to do the same.

“Bob has realized his vision of building a successful community bank that helps local businesses grow and prosper, and families reach their financial dreams,” said Terry Taylor, Oak Bank President.  “Bob is passionate about banking and serving the needs of our local community.  We are all thankful for the opportunity to work with Bob and congratulate him on all that he has accomplished.” 

“Bob’s six decades in banking have been more than a profession; they’ve been a steadfast commitment to our community’s well-being,” said Jason Adamany, Adesys Founder and President and Oak Bank board member. “As founder of Oak Bank, his dedication has been the foundation of financial integrity. Yet, it’s Bob’s genuine kindness and supportive words that truly define his character.”

What does Gorsuch want his and Oak Bank’s legacy to be?

“It’s all about the people, and we’ve got some of the best,” said Gorsuch. “Several people at Oak Bank have been here from the beginning, and that’s unusual, and it makes us special. I have tried to lead by example and show that we need to care for and about each other. I think caring can make the difference in how successful your business is, how happy your team is, and that leads to great customer care and a better community.”

About Oak Bank
Oak Bank has been deeply rooted in the Fitchburg community and Madison area for 24 years, meeting the financial needs of homeowners and businesses by offering top-notch service, quick answers, and creative solutions, all while supporting over 125 local nonprofits each year. Visit oak.bank to learn more.

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