Category: Expansions/Relocations
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Sun Prairie Area School District and Bank of Sun Prairie Announce Bank of Sun Prairie Branch in Sun Prairie West High School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2022
Contact:
Patti Lux
Communications & Engagement Officer
Sun Prairie Area School District
(608) 834-6562
pjlux@sunprairieschools.org
Jimmy Kauffman
President and CEO, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bank of Sun Prairie
(608) 837-4511
jimmy.kauffman@bankofsunprairie.com
Sun Prairie Area School District and Bank of Sun Prairie Announce Bank of Sun Prairie Branch in Sun Prairie West High School
Bank Branch to Connect Students and Staff to Financial Literacy Education
Sun Prairie, Wis.—Sun Prairie Area School District and Bank of Sun Prairie announce the opening of a Bank of Sun Prairie branch in Sun Prairie West High School on Tuesday, Sept. 6, the first day of the school year. While students, staff, teachers can do their banking at the branch, a major emphasis of the work done there is giving students the opportunity to learn more about money, banking, and planning for the future.
“We could not be more pleased in extending our partnership between Bank of Sun Prairie and the Sun Prairie Area School District. The opening of the banking branch in West High School highlights our mutual support of our students, and their understanding of fiscal literacy, not just in a class but in actuality with a trusted partner. We are fortunate to have this opportunity as we serve kids and families,” commented Sun Prairie Area School District Superintendent Brad Saron.
“Sun Prairie Area School District’s commitment to expanding knowledge of financial concepts is a driver behind us delivering solutions directly to students directly in their school environment. Bank of Sun Prairie’s Financial Fitness Center is featured prominently in the branch and eventually in the classroom,” shared Jimmy Kauffman, Bank of Sun Prairie’s president and CEO and chairman of the board of directors. “We’re also thrilled to employ students in the bank branch – we see it as a really neat career exploration opportunity for those interested in customer service, banking and finance.”
The Sun Prairie Area School District proudly serves more than 8,400 students in 4K through twelfth grade. The District includes 15 schools – nine elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one alternative learning academy and a 4K program.
Bank of Sun Prairie is a locally owned, full-service community bank with $573 million in assets and branches in Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove, Wis. Its mission is to be trusted advisor for families, businesses and communities offering a complete range of services, while delivering fair returns for stockholders. Member FDIC. Equal Opportunity Lender.
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Per Mar Security Services Expands in Northern Wisconsin
Contact:
Jennifer VanGenderen, Per Mar Security Services
563-344-7313
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2022
Per Mar Security Services Expands in Northern Wisconsin
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, the largest family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest, is pleased to announce it has acquired Dream System’s security division further expanding its customer base in Northern Wisconsin.
For the past 22 years, Seth and Nicki Ferrin have owned and operated Dream Systems. In the announcement to their security customers, they said, “As many of you know, Nicki and I have pursued some of our personal goals and involved ourselves heavily in our volunteer work. We felt the need to merge our security division with a company that shares our goals, ethics, and drive to succeed. Per Mar, a family owned business like ours, is the perfect match. Your safety and security of your home and business intrusion systems will continue to be their focus. We are retaining our IT division of Dream Systems IT. IT has been our niche for a very long time. With this new merger, we can focus solely on one vertical. We are very excited to continue this path with our IT team.”
The acquisition is a great fit for Per Mar as the company has branch locations in both Minocqua, WI and Schofield, WI. “Dream Systems has a very loyal client base in Northern Wisconsin, and we look forward to serving these customers for years to come,” said Brian Duffy, CEO of Per Mar. “We already have a great customer base in that area, and some really exceptional employees.”
About Per Mar Security Services
Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 2,800 team members, operating in 25 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including 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.
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Fleetworthy Solutions: There’s No Place Like Home
Madison, WI, June 28, 2022 – Since rebranding back in 2017, Fleetworthy Solutions has seen their number of clients, strategic partners, and employees increase year after year. Furthermore, after 8+ years of sharing a building with several other businesses, Fleetworthy has now increased their square footage and has a building of their very own to call home!
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Symbiont Joins Mead & Hunt
Symbiont, an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firm based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, joined Mead & Hunt, a Top 100 national architectural-engineering firm, on June 1st, 2022. With this merger, Mead & Hunt is now the largest engineering firm in Wisconsin, according to the Milwaukee Business Journal’s latest data. The move allows both Mead & Hunt and Symbiont to expand their geographic and market reach on a national level, specifically in the areas of water, renewable energy (biogas), and food and beverage.
“This merger not only holds enormous benefit for both our companies, but for our clients as well,” said Andy Platz, CEO and President of Mead & Hunt. “We continuously work to provide our clients with new and expanded services. This move combines Mead & Hunt’s and Symbiont’s resources and project experience to support and grow our food and beverage and municipal markets.” He continues, “This union represents an ideal cultural fit. Both companies share values that put our communities, clients, partners, and employees first.”
Symbiont is an engineering, design-build, and construction firm founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1981. By developing and implementing innovative engineering technologies to optimize environmental and sustainable solutions, they have grown steadily in size, offerings, and geography.
Joining forces with Mead & Hunt allows Symbiont to offer clients expanded services along with the benefits of a national, full-service firm. Similarly, Mead & Hunt clients will reap the benefits of Symbiont’s design-build, renewable natural gas (RNG), and process design experience.
“Our vision for Symbiont’s future made this the perfect fit,” said Tom Bachman, previously CEO and President of Symbiont and now Group Leader at Mead & Hunt. “With expanded resources and a greater geographic and market reach, we can better holistically serve our current and future clients. In addition, Mead & Hunt shares our strong commitment to sustainability and growth to make our planet better, one project at a time.”
Founded in Wisconsin in 1900, Mead & Hunt has since expanded significantly in size and geographic reach. The firm now provides diversified services nationwide and ranks #91 on ENR’s Top 100 Design Firms. With a team of over 1200 professionals in more than 40 offices across the US, Mead & Hunt supports several key markets, including aviation, transportation, food and beverage, federal, state and local governments, and water.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional quotes or background information
- Andy Platz, Mead & Hunt CEO/President
andy.platz@meadhunt.com
608-443-0600 - Tom Bachman, Mead & Hunt Group Leader/Former Symbiont CEO/President
tom.bachman@meadhunt.com
414-755-1137
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
- Symbiont website: https://www.symbiontonline.com/
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Madison Ace Hardware: ‘We look forward to becoming a helpful and valuable neighbor to the community’
A new Ace Hardware store opened in Madison, Wisconsin, on Monday, May 23.
The store is located at 209 Cottage Grove Road and will bring “personal, knowledgeable and helpful service” to the residents of Madison, according to a press release.
“Our mission is to provide customers with the neighborly advice and assistance they have come to expect from Ace,” Ace officials said. “We look forward to becoming a helpful and valuable neighbor to the community, both inside and outside the walls of our store.”