MSCR Winter & Spring 2024 Program Guide

November 17, 2023                                                                                    

For Immediate Release

Contact: Nicole Graper at ngraper@madison.k12.wi.us

MSCR Winter & Spring 2024 Program Guide
Enjoy a variety of fun programs for all ages!

This winter, Madison School & Community Recreation (MSCR) has something fun for everyone and every age! Discover a variety of programs including arts & enrichment, fitness, 50+ fitness, outdoors, sports, swimming and more.

Find all the class options in the 68-page Winter & Spring 2024 Program Guide which is available at mscr.org and distributed to all Madison School District residents.

Most winter programs begin the week of January 8, 2024. Registration begins Monday, December 4 at 12 pm for residents and registration opens on Monday, December 18 at 12 pm for non-residents. Fee assistance is available for those residents who qualify.

“We are so excited to offer a variety of programs like fun fitness classes, family sports skills, and many arts and enrichment programs at our beautiful new facilities – MSCR Central and MSCR West,” describes Janet Dyer, MSCR Executive Director.

Winter Program Guide Highlights:

• Adult Arts & Enrichment – Try new classes like canvas art, astrology, acting, jewelry making or traditional favorites like painting, knitting and sewing.
• Youth Arts & Enrichment – Children can learn how to crochet, create a needle punch rug, knit, sew, twirl a baton, dance and much more.
• Fitness – Keep active with a variety of classes for all challenge levels at MSCR East, Center & West.
• Outdoors Pursuits – Explore and learn about nature in programs like orienteering, snowshoeing and winter survival skills.
• Sports – Winter Adult Volleyball Leagues registration is open, please go to mscrsportleagues.org New this year! Speedskating!

A Spanish edition of the program guide is available at mscr.org or please email rjstern@madison.k12.wi.us for assistance.

Register at mscr.org.  Please call 608-204-3000 for more information.

MSCR is a department of the Madison School district and offers many recreation programs for all ages at affordable prices.

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One Community Bank Celebrates Concession Stand Grand Opening at Middleton High School Stadium

November 20, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Ameilia Abraham
One Community Bank
608-838-3141
aabraham@onecommunity.bank

One Community Bank Celebrates Concession Stand Grand Opening at Middleton High School Stadium

(November 2023) – One Community Bank is delighted to invest in our communities and support the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District (MCPASD) with their new High School Stadium. OCB was thrilled to donate $100,000 to the MCPASD Education Foundation for their High School Stadium Complex Improvement Project.

One Community Bank’s twenty-year commitment is recognized through signage inside and outside of the concession stand, a plaque on the donor wall in the Cardinal Fan Walkway and a paver.

“At One Community Bank we believe in three things: serving our clients, supporting our colleagues, and investing in our communities. We are proud to invest in the good neighbor community of Middleton and contribute to the impact MCPASD is making on students,” said Steve Peotter, President and CEO.

“The stadium complex includes a ticket booth, restrooms, locker rooms, a concession stand, an excellence tunnel, storage, a donor wall, and more. The first story is completed, the second story has yet to be completed. Fundraising continues for the second story. The community has been incredibly supportive, and it’s been made possible because of amazing partners like One Community Bank,” said Dr. Dana Monogue.

The Middleton High School Stadium aims to be a stadium for all. It is a state-of-the-art stadium complex that continues to drive the MCPASD district mission of being inclusive, innovative, and inspiring for all students.

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One Community Bank is one of the largest community banks in south central Wisconsin. The locally owned bank has 15 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. Five 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, Middleton, Adams, Oxford, Grand Marsh, Hillsboro, La Farge, Readstown, Wonewoc, and Union Center. Member FDIC.

Naviant, Inc. Acquires Business Process Automation Provider in Memphis, TN

Media contact:
Jen Hein | jhein@naviant.com

Naviant, Inc. Acquires Business Process Automation Provider in Memphis, TN.

Naviant Inc., a leading provider of intelligent automation solutions by Hyland and ABBYY, announced today that it signed an agreement to acquire Imaging Solutions and Services, Inc.’s (ISSI) OnBase and ABBYY software division. ISSI is a business process automation provider based in Memphis, TN.

As a top Hyland partner, Naviant has been named an OnBase Platinum and Diamond Support partner consistently year after year with a thriving and happy client base. “We are committed to providing the same outstanding support and delivery of services our clients have grown to expect, and we look forward to personally welcoming ISSI clients and staff into the Naviant community,” said Michael Carr, President & CEO, at Naviant.  

“Hyland is in full support of this acquisition, and we see Naviant as an exemplary model of a partner that provides excellent delivery and support to their clients. Recently, Naviant was honored by Hyland with the Premier Solution Provider Designation and Low Code Application Development for OnBase Competency Status,” said Eric Miller, Assistant Vice President of channel sales at Hyland.  

Neil Murphy, ABBYY’s Chief Sales Officer, says “Naviant is a top partner with ABBYY with an ideal support and delivery model that accelerates ROI for clients, and we look forward to their continued investment in the Intelligent Process Automation market.  

Jay R. Barrow, Owner & CEO of ISSI, says “Our clients are in great hands with Naviant’s strong industry reputation and core commitment to client success. Naviant brings extensive resources with expanded capabilities to help clients grow and succeed through their intelligent automation journey.” 

Michael Carr added, “We are extremely pleased to bring ISSI’s exceptional client base and talent into the Naviant team. As we continue to grow, we believe that this acquisition allows us to better support and deliver solutions to our clients.” 

About Naviant

Naviant is a nationally recognized intelligent automation solutions integrator and business process consulting organization with over 30 years of experience. We help our clients do more with less by using technology to streamline processes and gain visibility into the data they need to make better decisions.

Our “process-first” approach emphasizes the importance of process improvement before implementing technology solutions such as OnBase, Brainware, the ABBYY intelligent capture platform, and Hyland RPA.

We are proud to be a top-tier partner for Hyland’s OnBase, a single enterprise information platform for managing content, processes, and cases. OnBase combines ECM, case management, business process management (BPM), records management, compliance, and capture functionality on a single platform. To learn more about Naviant, please visit naviant.com. Process focus. Excellence.

About Hyland

Hyland is a leading content services provider that enables thousands of organizations to deliver better experiences to the people they serve. Find us at Hyland.com.

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Dane Buy Local Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Paula Severson, Executive Director, Dane Buy Local. (608) 729-7342/office •
(608) 228-0838/cell • paula@danebuylocal.com • danebuylocal.com

Dane Buy Local Kicks Off Holiday Shopping Season

Madison, WI – Dane Buy Local Executive Director Paula Severson and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi will join other local business leaders for a press conference on Tuesday, November 21 at 11:00 a.m. at Oakstone Recreational, 304 Commerce Parkway in Cottage Grove. The event will highlight Dane Buy Local’s Holiday Passport campaign, Small Business Saturday, and the importance of sustaining local business for a vibrant, economically strong community.

“This holiday season, we encourage everyone to support our local businesses by participating in such events as Small Business Saturday and Shop Indie Local,” says Dane County Executive Joe Parisi. “Our small businesses help define Dane County’s culture, and everyone’s support keeps our community vibrant and local economy healthy.”

A 2022 local study done by Civic Economics showed that Dane County independent businesses recirculated 60.7% of revenue back into the local economy versus 30.4% from national chains. The study estimated that a market shift of 10% from chains to independents would retain an estimated $173 million in the local economy. 

“Imagine what a 10% shift means for our neighborhoods, schools, and more,” says Severson. “While the campaign is focused on shopping local for the holidays, we also want people to think about choosing local in all of their purchasing decisions. This will have a positive ripple effect in our local economy.”

Dane Buy Local’s Holiday Passport campaign includes over 180 Dane County business participants. When someone spends $10 or more at a local business, they email their receipt to Dane Buy Local to be entered into a drawing. Over 70 gift cards, valued at $25 each, will be given away through December 17, and the campaign is made possible by Bank of Sun Prairie.

“Bank of Sun Prairie is proud to be a presenting sponsor for the Dane Buy Local Holiday Passport and Shop Local Celebration for the fourth year,” says Chief Retail Officer John Loeffler. “We encourage you to support local, independent businesses. They’re the lifeblood of our communities. They support our local events, nonprofits, school fundraisers and provide services vital to our everyday life.” Loeffler continues, “As Bank of Sun Prairie, a locally owned, independent community bank, celebrates the holiday season with our customers and communities, we are thrilled to do our part supporting this vital campaign at such an important time of year.”

For more information, contact Paula Severson at paula@danebuylocal.com or (608) 228-0838, or visit danebuylocal.com.

Vicki Kenyon of Stark Company Realtors presents LGBTQ+ Safe Path to Home Ownership

For Immediate Release – November 16, 2023

Stark Company Realtors: LGBTQIA+ Safe Path to Home Ownership Seminar launching in January 2024

Vicki Kenyon of Stark Company Realtors wants the Dane County LGBTQIA+ Community to know they are safe with the team of home ownership professionals she has assembled.

Madison, WI — 11/16/2023 — Today Vicki Kenyon of Stark Company Realtors announced the January 2024 launch of the Safe Path to Home Ownership Seminar. “My aim is to make sure the LGBTQIA+ knows that I have their back, and so does the rest of our seminar panel team,” says Vicki.

50% of LGBTQIA+ Home Buyers & Sellers fear discrimination

In today’s political climate these fears are valid, with 30% of LGBTQ+ buyers & sellers reporting discrimination at some point within the process. When asked about the reason for putting such a seminar together, Vicki answered, “Having faced discrimination when searching for a home in the past, this fear and apprehension resonates deeply with me. Buying and selling a home is usually the largest personal investment one makes in their lifetime. I want to do all I can to ensure that my clients’ fears of discrimination can be put aside so they are able to focus on this important endeavor properly.”

“Home buying and selling is scary enough without having this added anxiety. Vicki is working hard to be sure the LGBTQ+ Community in Madison can feel confident in her as a REALTOR®, with our organization, and with the Seminar Team she has assembled,” noted Chris Stark, President of Stark Company Realtors.

The Seminar assembles a Certified Community & Allied Panel

All Panelists will have completed the LGBT+ Real Estate Alliance-Certified “Ally Certification Course 2023.” Panelists include: Heidi Andrew of Epic Lending, Bex Laird of Goosehead Insurance, Adam Erdmann of Renovation Sells, Sam Considine of Haven Home Inspections and Vicki Kenyon of Stark Company Realtors. Panelists will discuss their specific role within the home buying and selling process, as well as offering their list of tools, resources, and best practices. Visit the seminar web page for more detailed information on the presentation and how to register. Although there is no cost to attend, seats are limited so registration is required. vkenyon.starkhomes.com/seminar

Stark Company Realtors is one of the largest real estate companies with a rich history of serving Southern Wisconsin home buyers and sellers since 1908. They are a fifth generation, family owned and operated company.

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Stark Company Realtors is a real estate brokerage based in Madison, Wisconsin with offices throughout Southern Wisconsin. All Agents are independent contractors and Licensed REALTORS® with authorization to represent the brand and company.

For more information:

Vicki Kenyon
(608) 982-6794
VKenyon@StarkHomes.com

For more information on Seminar:

VKenyon.StarkHomes.com/seminar