Vierbicher named one of Best Firms To Work For

REEDSBURG, WI – Vierbicher has been named an official Best Firms to Work For according to the Zweig Group!

Vierbicher ranked at #25 in the 50-99 Employees category and came in at #28 in the Civil Engineering category. Firms are evaluated comprehensively on firm culture, workplace practices, employee benefits, employee retention rates, professional development, and more – from both management and staff perspective. Awards are given in multiple categories based on firm size and discipline.

Zweig Group’s Best Firms To Work For Awards honors outstanding workplaces at architecture, engineering, environmental, planning, construction, and related professional services (AEC) firms. Companies are recognized for their investment in the employee experience and creating an environment where their people feel valued, can make a difference, and can clearly see where their contribution fits into the overall mission and success of the firm.

“We believe this recognition reflects our commitment to the growth and success of our team,” says Rod Zubella, Vierbicher CEO. “Honest and positive feedback from employees affirms that our core values are effectively helping us work better towards creating a culture that inspires people to deliver exceptional results.”

Vierbicher, with offices in Madison, Reedsburg, Milwaukee, Prairie Du Chien, and Green Bay, delivers creative, yet proven and responsible solutions by applying the collaborative vision and expertise of our engineering, planning, and community development team.

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Hy-Vee Awards $50,000 in Grants to Local Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses During Products, Services Showcase in Madison

Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at Monona Terrace Convention Center in Madison. Today’s event was the fourth summit Hy-Vee has hosted in support of these business owners with access to funding and valuable business development resources. These summits are part of Hy-Vee’s ongoing commitment to diversifying its supplier base and product offerings, as well as supporting minority communities across its eight-state territory.

During the pitch competition component of the event, 13 companies from Wisconsin and surrounding states presented to a panel of judges and more than 200 event attendees. Each company leader was given the opportunity to demonstrate their product or explain their service for the chance to win a small-business grant from Hy-Vee. Local community business experts served as judges and selected the finalists from a pool of more than 90 applications.

Hy-Vee recognized the following businesses during its awards presentation for the pitch competition:

Grand Prize Winner – $30,000: FAVORYT Brand, Amy and Josh Woods, Seymour, WI
About: FAVORYT Brand manufactures natural body care products for sensitive skin. Products are designed to be compact and convenient for on the go.

Category: Food & Beverage
1st place – $5,000: Yips Snacks, Madison, WI
About: Yips Yogurt Chips are the first chips made from real Greek yogurt; no fridge required. Imagine a smoothie with all your favorite ingredients packed into sweet, crunchy chips.

Category: Innovation & Technology
1st place – $5,000: Altruize, Beloit, WI
About: Altruize is the first data management platform that is volunteer driven creating a centralized database with verified volunteer activities and easily accessible by all parties involved for seamless usage. 

Category: Health, Wellness, Beauty
1st place – $5,000: EverFit, Shawnee, KS
About: EverFit is a small gym that aims to make fitness fun! In additional to regular training, unique classes like the EverFit60 (20 mins each of Cycling, Boxing, and HIIT), and Sweat & Sip (Workout and Wine Tasting), and other pop-ups happen monthly to keep fitness top of mind. 

Luscious Beauty by Courtney (Madison, WI) and Valley Self Defense (Stillwater, MN) were named Judges’ Choice Winners and presented with smaller cash prizes for their business ventures.

In addition to the above winners, the following also participated in the pitch competition:

• Bear’s Bites, East Peoria, IL
• FlavR Beverage Company, Kansas City, MO
• theEATbar, Lake Forest, IL
• T-Rex Cookie, Eagan, MN
• FerskTech, Corcoran, MN
• Melanin Minded, Milwaukee, WI
• Nerdbugs, Madison, WI

The event featured an expo that offered resources for small businesses, learning opportunities through presentations and panel discussions, the chance to learn about local brands and more.

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Hy-Vee, Inc. is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of more than $13 billion annually. The supermarket chain is synonymous with quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles, culinary expertise and superior customer service. Hy-Vee ranks in the Top 5 Most Trusted Brands and has been named one of America’s Top 3 favorite grocery stores. The company’s more than 80,000 employees provide “A Helpful Smile in Every Aisle” to customers every day. For additional information, visit www.hy-vee.com.

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Open House at Henricksen’s New Madison Showroom!

Get ready, Madison – Henricksen is now in Union Corners!

After an extensive search, commercial furniture dealer Henricksen has landed on an expansive 4,000-square-foot office space at Union Corners on the East Washington corridor at 2530 Winnebago St., Madison, Wisconsin. The multi-use space has a progressive and industrial feel and is closer to the architecture and design community. This proximal opportunity is significant to Henricksen, which prides itself on the strong relationships they nurture and grow with its broad clientele, ranging from the corporate and public sector to healthcare, education, hospitality, and more.

Henricksen is committed to melding its 20-plus year rich history in Madison with current popular demand, and the showroom within this new space captures this evolution.

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Join Henricksen as they celebrate their NEW Madison showroom at Union Corners, 2530 Winnebago St., Madison, Wisconsin

Check out some of their latest products, snap selfies in their newly designed space, and prepare for a fun-filled night!

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served and parking is complimentary.

EVENT DETAILS:

June 29th, 4-7 PM

2530 Winnebago St., Madison, Wisconsin

Free parking on site

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-at-henricksens-new-madison-showroom-tickets-632747574027

ABOUT HENRICKSEN

Henricksen is a leading dealer of contract furniture and architectural products specializing in delivering the whole package – from distinct top-notch design and furniture selections to complete installation.

Learn more here: https://www.henricksen.com/

Wisconsin ESL Institute puts out call for host families

MADISON (WKOW) — The Wisconsin ESL Institute (WESLI) is looking for host families for their international students this summer.

14- to 17-year-old international students will be visiting Wisconsin to study English and do fun activities like going to local festivals, visiting Devil’s Lake State Park and kayaking.

But, when the kids aren’t learning and having fun, they’ll need a place to stay, so WESLI is looking for host families.

“As a homestay, your job would just be to welcome them home after their activities in the afternoon, usually around five or six and then eat dinner together as a family and hang out and then make sure they have a safe place to sleep,” Maija Sikora, WESLI Housing and Activities Coordinator, said.

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