ADVENT, Celebrating 20 Years Providing In-Office Solutions for Treating Nose and Throat Problems Outside the Operating Room, Expands to Madison

MADISON, WIS. – Celebrating its 20th anniversary and known for its unique nasal-first approach to airway and breathing concerns, ADVENT expands to Madison., marking its 27th location. With 26 locations across four states, including eight in Wisconsin, ADVENT is excited to bring its world-leading in-office Breathing Triangle solutions to the Madison community.

The new clinic, located at 4781 Hayes Rd. Ste 101, will host Breathing Triangle Screenings and a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 4:30 p.m. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to speak with ADVENT sinus and sleep experts to uncover the root of their issues and find the right solutions. To RSVP, click here. Walk-ins are welcome.

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Reimagined and Refreshed: St. Vinny’s Grand Reopening, October 1st

MADISON — St. Vinny’s Willy St Thrift Store will celebrate its Grand Reopening on Tuesday, October 1st from 8:30 to 9:45 AM at 1309 Williamson Street, Madison. The morning will include brief remarks and an open house showcasing the remodeled retail space and program additions.

“We are overjoyed to reopen St. Vinny’s Willy Street in full,” Julie Bennett, CEO & Executive Director of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison, said, “The remodeled space enhances the shopping experience, while the new second-floor will house our St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Microlending Programs. Our immense gratitude to Advanced Building Corporation for the construction and Dimension IV Madison Design Group for the architecture and interior design.”

St. Vinny’s Willy St will now carry furniture and refurbished mattresses. Thanks to grants from RENEW Wisconsin’s Solar for Good initiative and the City of Madison’s MadiSUN Solar Energy Program, eco-friendly solar panels contribute to the store’s ongoing sustainability efforts. A one-of-a-kind mural depicting the organization’s past, present, and future welcomes neighbors into the second-floor program space.

Attend the Grand Reopening on October 1st to celebrate local thrift, helping our neighbors in need, and the rebirth of this beloved Willy Street landmark.

Learn more about St. Vinny’s Thrift Stores at https://svdpmadison.org/shop/.

Dovetail Cultural Resource Group Joins Mead & Hunt, Expanding Cultural Resource Capabilities

MIDDLETON, WIS., JUNE 13, 2024 – Mead & Hunt, Inc. (Mead & Hunt), an architectural, engineering, planning, and construction services firm consistently ranked in ENR’s Top 100 Design Firms list, proudly announces the acquisition of Dovetail Cultural Resource Group (Dovetail), a full-service cultural resource management firm with offices in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Wilmington, Delaware.

Mead & Hunt CEO Andy Platz says, “What impresses us about Dovetail is not only their knowledge and expertise in cultural resource management but their passion for preserving cultural resources throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. They are dedicated to taking care of clients and communities. They are also focused on the long-term growth of their employees. These factors helped us realize how seamlessly Dovetail would fit into our company culture.”

Dovetail’s team has supported a wide variety of cultural resource projects across many markets including work for the transportation, utilities and energy, federal and local government, and private sectors. They are well-versed in helping clients navigate federal and environmental regulations, such as Section 106, Section 110, Section 4(f), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) coordination and compliance. Their technical specialties include archaeology, architectural history, historical research, and sharing data on our past with the public.

By joining with Mead & Hunt, Dovetail can now provide its clients with a broader range of services and have access to a greater pool of cultural resources professionals. Likewise, Mead & Hunt’s clients will benefit from Dovetail’s added expertise in archaeology and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Dovetail’s founder Kerri Barile Tambs shares, “We have successfully partnered on projects with Mead & Hunt over the years and enjoyed working with the cultural resources team there. When we were approached with the opportunity to join forces, I knew our vision and values were aligned. Together, we are dedicated to taking care of people and studying cultural resources in our communities.”

About Mead & Hunt

Mead & Hunt is a national, full-service engineering, architectural, planning, and construction services firm that has been serving clients for well over a century. The firm was established by hydroelectric and hydraulic engineer Daniel Mead in 1900. Since its founding, Mead & Hunt has grown significantly in size and diversity. Today, the firm employs more than 1,300 people and works in a variety of markets, including federal, state and local governments, cultural resources, aviation, transportation, food and beverage, private, renewable energy, and water. 

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Additional quotes or background information

• Andy Platz, Mead & Hunt CEO
  andy.platz@meadhunt.com
  608-443-0600
• Kerri Barile Tambs, PhD
  kerri.bariletambs@meadhunt.com
  540-215-0206

General media inquiries and photo requests:

• Meghan Stiklestad, Marketing Director
  meghan.stiklestad@meadhunt.com
  608-443-0378

Additional references

• Mead & Hunt website: www.meadhunt.com
• Dovetail website: Home – Dovetail Cultural Resource Group (dovetailcrg.com)

Raymond Group: Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown to Open in June

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WPS investing in Madison headquarters

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

WPS investing in Madison headquarters

MADISON, Wis.—May 22, 2024— WPS Health Solutions is investing in the future. Work begins June 1 that will modernize its headquarters to better suit the needs of a hybrid workforce. The Monona facility has been home to WPS since 1973, and the company is committed to remaining there for many years to come and maintaining its designation as a Top Workplace.

“Our success in a hybrid work environment necessitated a change in our operations. We’ve developed a long-term plan to enable our employees to work remotely and collaborate as needed at our headquarters,” WPS Vice President of Corporate Services Andrew McCready said.

WPS recently finalized the construction contract for the remodeling of its Corporate Center building at the intersection of Broadway and WPS Drive in Monona. Renovation and construction of the interior of the building will begin on June 1 and will take approximately 5 months to complete. The work is expected to be completed by Nov. 1.  

Once completed, the Corporate Center headquarters building will feature new, hybrid-friendly spaces for individual and group project work, café, board room, executive offices and meeting spaces, and a place for large-scale, hybrid meetings.

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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