Category: Expansions/Relocations
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MDC’s New Housing Unit: The Mifflander
The Madison Development Corporation’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Mifflander, a 46 unit affordable high quality housing development in downtown Madison, is open to our tenants as of June 1, 2017.
The four story building, located at 431 W. Mifflin Street was dedicated to former MDC President Frank Staniszewski by the MDC Board of Directors on May 24th. Staniszewski served as MDC’s President from 1985 through 2016.
“The Mifflander is a perfect example of employment based market and affordable housing in a vibrant downtown setting” said Ron Trachtenberg, MDC Board Chair.
MDC Board & Housing Committee Member Stu Levitan said, “The Dane County Housing Authority and Monona State Bank were great partners, providing the financing to help make the Mifflander affordable for the working people of Madison.”
“I am proud of MDC’S contribution of this beautiful, quality affordable housing to the City and downtown. I’m happy that it has been well-received by our neighbors and glad to cap off my career with this successful project,” said Staniszewski, who served as the MDC President for 31 years.
Madison Development Corporation is a non-profit 501c3 whose mission is to provide quality, affordable housing in the Madison area and to provide funding for hard to finance businesses. MDC was founded in 1977 through a grant from the City of Madison under the leadership of Mayor Paul Soglin.
Over the past 40 years MDC has acquired or built a portfolio of 253 affordable apartments. These units are located in the greater Madison area and are intended for low and moderate income residents.
MDC has also provided financing for over 400 businesses, totaling more than $20 million in loans issued. Our financing helped create 4,500+ jobs in Madison and Dane County most of which pay at least twice the federal minimum wage. Companies that MDC has financed include TomoTherapy, Willy Street Co-Op, Barrymore Theatre, NeuWave Medical, Stemina Biomarker, Monty’s Blue Plate, Nordic Consulting and Union Cab.
Contact: Lorrie Heinemann, MDC President 608-256-2799 X 212. Photos provided upon request. Lorrie@mdcorp.org
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NGL and Alliant Energy are building futures together
On a hot and steamy nearly 90 degree day, 120 employees from Alliant Energy and National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) traded in their desk jobs for hard hats and hammers to build two Habitat for Humanity of Dane County homes that will eventually be located in Fitchburg and Sun Prairie.
On June 15, the volunteers worked with the future homeowners to build the interior and exterior walls. It was exciting for Luz and her son, Omar, to build the panels for their future home that they will share with Luz’s mother on Sweet Grass Drive in Sun Prairie. Before the family can move into their home, they will learn about house maintenance, finance and put in 375 sweat equity hours, including volunteering at the Habitat ReStore, participating in builds and home ownership educational classes. Their anticipated move in date is April 2018.
Alliant Energy hosted the frame up and worked the first shift of the day. NGL arrived for the second shift with the mission to finish building the panels and assemble the walls. Within no time, the walls were constructed for both homes.
“This is our second year participating in a Habitat frame up and it’s become a volunteer opportunity that so many employees look forward to,” said Elizabeth Kirchstein, NGL corporate giving administrator. “NGL and our employees are very involved in the community both through volunteerism and financial support. Partnering with Alliant to build a Habitat home lets our employees give back and feel connected to the community. It’s a remarkable experience watching and being a part of someone’s new home as it takes shape.”
A focus of Alliant Energy Foundation is to improve the quality of life for people in its communities. “We are so glad to have an opportunity to host the Habitat for Humanity frame ups the last few years,” said Julie Bauer, executive director of the Alliant Energy Foundation. “Working alongside the family that will live in the house means a lot to our employees and makes for a great day.”
At the end of the build, everyone walked through the home to see where the living room, kitchen, bedrooms are located. Volunteers signed their well wishes on the panels and then loaded the completed panels onto a truck destined for their future home sites.
“A huge thank you to National Guardian Life Insurance Company and Alliant Energy for representing the heart, soul and muscle behind Habitat’s work,” said Valerie Johnson, Habitat for Humanity of Dane County CEO. “We’re deeply grateful for every volunteer who shares our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.”
In addition to a down payment and monthly mortgage payments, Habitat homeowners are required to put in 325-375 hours in sweat equity toward the building of their home. Habitat homes are more affordable because they are financed with affordable, no interest loans.
About Habitat for Humanity of Dane County, Inc.
For 30 years, Habitat for Humanity of Dane County has partnered with more than 260 families to build decent, affordable homes in Dane County. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty housing. Habitat for Humanity builds with people in need regardless of race or religion and welcomes all volunteers and supporters. Learn more by calling 608.255.1549 or visit www.habitatdane.org.
About Alliant Energy
Alliant Energy serves approximately 950,000 electric customers and 410,000 natural gas customers. The mission is to deliver the energy solutions and exceptional service that customers and communities count on – safely, efficiently and responsibly. Learn more at www.alliantenergy.com.
About National Guardian Life Insurance Company
Since 1910, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a mutual insurance company, has been located in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products including specialty and student insurance. Additional information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company
National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.
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Midwest Home Care Announces Move
Midwest Home Care is excited to announce its plans to move from 2800 Royal Avenue to 4916 East Broadway, Suite A, in Madison, WI on June 30th. With additional space to accommodate our organizational growth, we will be able to better provide employees with the tools they need to continue to grow successfully in their career as a caregiver. In addition, it will also allow space for collaborative efforts within the organization or outside the organization. The new office is located in the Facility Gateway Corporation building, approximately 4 miles from our current location, just down the road from the Stoughton Road Park and Ride. The office will be temporarily closed from June 30-July 3 to accommodate our move. We will re-open for business on July 5th at the new location.
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Latino Chamber Of Commerce of Dane County Board of Directors Approves Latino Professionals Association as an Independent Organization
June 15, 2017
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Jana Moore
Dr. Nestor Rodriguez
Latino Chamber Of Commerce of Dane County Board of Directors Approves Latino Professionals Association as an Independent Organization
The Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County (LCC) is pleased to announce the board approval of the Latino Professionals Association of Greater Madison (LPA) as an independent organization. LPA born out of the Latino Chamber of Commerce was formed to enhance the lives of Latino professionals through community engagement and professional development.
“Recognizing a real need to develop Latino professionals, the Board of Directors of the LCC originally created LPA, under the LCC umbrella, in 2013” said Juan José López, LCC Vice President. At its inception, LPA had 55 members. At the end of 2016, their membership exceeded 200 members. He adds, “This is a logical next step.”
LPA President Tania Ibarra noted, “The vision of LPA is to cultivate a community that inspires, develops, and empowers Latino Professionals to achieve success. In the past year, we have developed the LPA Excel Building Capacity Model in order to implement our mission. The model has four pillars: 1) leadership development, 2) career growth, 3) civic and public engagement and 4) personal enrichment.”
“We are excited for this ensuing phase of LPA”, stated Jessica Cavazos, Executive Director of the Latino Chamber. “More so now, with the growing population of Latinos in Wisconsin– the importance of cultivating the next generation of our workforce through professional development and career growth is important.” As independent organizations, it will be LCC’s mission to continue empowering and collaborating with organizations that build and strengthen the communities we serve and impact.”
Dr. Nestor Rodriguez, VP of Programs for the LPA, states “The LPA independence allows the Chamber and the LPA to focus on their respective missions and through their collective impact improve Latino economic growth.”
Founded in 2013, The Latino Professionals Association vision is to cultivate a community that inspires, develops, empowers Latino Professionals to pursue success. The Latino Professionals Association mission is to enhance and recognize the lives of Latino Professionals through leadership development, professional growth, public and civic engagement and personal enrichment.
Founded in 2003, the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Dane County is a non-profit organization that represents the Latino and non-Latino business community in the greater Madison area to assist and promote the interests of its members and community through advocacy and programs that make an overall impact to Dane County’s economic growth.
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Kraus-Anderson completes Cabela’s new store in Chesterfield Township, Mich.
MADISON, Wis. (June 2017) – The Madison office of Kraus-Anderson Construction Company (KA), one of the nation’s premier commercial general contractors and construction managers, has completed the construction of Cabela’s new store in Chesterfield, Mich. — the 27th Cabela’s store built by Kraus-Anderson.
The 88,327-square-foot store is located at 45959 Towne Center Blvd. in MaComb County’s Chesterfield Township 30 miles northeast of Detroit near Lake St. Clair. The new store is scheduled to open this fall.
The building’s exterior will reflect Cabela’s popular store model with wood construction, stonework, and metal roofing. A large glass storefront will allow customers to view much of the store’s interior as they approach the building.
The store’s interior will be built in Cabela’s new layout designed to surround customers in an outdoor-like experience, featuring a large mountain replica and wildlife display, archery and firearm tech room, indoor archery range and Bargain Cave.
Chesterfield Township is the fourth Cabela’s location in Michigan joining the Dundee, Saginaw and Grandville stores.
About Cabela’s Incorporated
Cabela’s Incorporated, headquartered in Sidney, Nebraska, is a leading specialty retailer, and the world’s largest direct marketer, of hunting, fishing, camping and related outdoor merchandise. Since the Company’s founding in 1961, Cabela’s® has grown to become one of the most well-known outdoor recreation brands in the world, and has long been recognized as the World’s Foremost Outfitter®.
About Kraus-Anderson
Kraus-Anderson® Construction Company (www.krausanderson.com) is one of the nation’s premier commercial general contractors and construction managers. Kraus-Anderson, an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison, Wis., Bismarck, N.D., and Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn.