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Holiday Season at Colectivo

The holidays have hit at Colectivo! Enjoy the holiday menu, which features the beloved Peppermint Fluff Latte (made with homemade dairy-free Peppermint fluff) and Ginger Snap-puccino, a new drink that radiates nostalgia and holiday cheer with cozy flavors of molasses, ginger, cinnamon and cloves.  Plus new indulgent menu items like a Sunshine Maple Sausage Sandwich and a Smoked Prosciutto and Swiss Croissant.  

New this year, all Colectivo Cafes will have North Pole mailboxes for local children, adults young at heart, and pet owners to come drop off a letter that needs to get to the big guy himself. Located inside the cafe, a darling pint-size North Pole mailbox (along with paper and crayons) is ready to collect your letters. All kids will get a FREE hot chocolate (or a pup cup for dogs!) with purchase when dropping off a letter. 

Plus, get them a gift they will love!  Check out Colectivo’s holiday gift guide here or see corporate gifting options here.

See Colectivo locations here.

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DeWitt LLP’s “Best Law Firm” Rankings (2023 Edition) by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Announced

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle M. Friedman         
mmf@dewittllp.com | 262-754-2877

DeWitt LLP’s “Best Law Firm” Rankings (2023 Edition) by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Announced

GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP announced it was ranked as a Tier 1 law firm in 17 areas of the law, a Tier 2 firm in seven areas of the law, and a Tier 3 law firm in seven additional areas of the law. The rankings by the U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process.

The categories DeWitt was recognized in range from Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, and Employee Benefits to Labor law and Family law. The complete list of Tier rankings includes the following practice areas by metropolitan office locations:

  • Metropolitan Tier 1
    • Madison
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Corporate Law
      • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
      • Employment Law – Management
      • Environmental Law
      • Family Law
      • Government Relations Practice
      • Labor Law – Management
      • Land Use & Zoning Law
      • Litigation – Patent
      • Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
      • Real Estate Law
      • Tax Law
      • Trademark Law
      • Trusts & Estates Law
    • Milwaukee
      • Litigation – Real Estate
    • Minneapolis
      • Family Law
  • Metropolitan Tier 2
    • Madison
      • Copyright Law
      • Litigation – Intellectual Property
      • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Milwaukee
      • Commercial Litigation
      • Construction Law
      • Corporate Law
    • Minneapolis
      • Real Estate Law
  • Metropolitan Tier 3
    • Madison
      • Construction Law
      • Municipal Law
      • Patent Law
    • Milwaukee
      • Litigation – Tax
      • Tax Law
    • Minneapolis
      • Litigation – Patent
      • Patent Law

About DeWitt
DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and is one of the 10 largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has more than 130 attorneys practicing in Green Bay, Madison and Greater Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including background screening, business law, employee stock ownership plans, employee benefits, intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, employment relations, environmental, estate planning, family business, family law, government relations, litigation, real estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at dewittllp.com.

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Award Winning Journalist and Anchor Joins Creative Company

FMI: Laura Gallagher
608.442.6336
laura@thecreativecompany.com

Award Winning Journalist and Anchor Joins Creative Company

MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 3, 2022) — The Creative Company is thrilled to welcome Cassandra Bretl, an award-winning journalist, to our team. Cassandra will support public relations services at The Creative Company as a Public Relations Media Specialist.

For the last three years, Cassandra has appeared in the homes of thousands of people as an on-air anchor and multi-media journalist at 13 WREX-TV in Rockford, Illinois. Cassandra’s efforts helped bring home a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for coverage of racial injustice protests and a 2022 Upper Midwest Emmy nomination for coverage of a local chemical plant fire. 

Her delivery of thorough and accurate information has given her trusted credibility that she will use at The Creative Company to move clients forward in their goals. 

“We’re excited to have Cassandra join our team. Her experience as a journalist and storyteller shows she knows how to create award-winning and impactful work. She will continue that work here in partnership with our clients, expanding their reach through public relations and communications,” President of The Creative Company, Laura Gallagher, said.

Cassandra holds her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies. She also has a certificate in Digital Arts and Culture and is proficient in American Sign Language. 

About The Creative Company, Inc.

The Creative Company is a leading PR and Digital Agency that represents top nonprofits, businesses, and cooperatives helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. The Creative Company is certified as a Woman-Owned Business Enterprise by the State of Wisconsin and the 2022 Dane County Small Business of the Year Winner. Visit thecreativecompany.com for more information.

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Heartland Credit Union Announces Angela Hanson as President and Chief Executive Officer

Read the full press release here

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6AM Marketing Participating in Madison Public Schools Foundation’s Adopt-a-School Program

6AM Marketing is thrilled to be partnering with the La Follette High School Business and Marketing team through the Madison Public Schools Foundation’s Adopt-a-School program. We will be offering a combination of volunteer and financial resources to the program, sharing time, talent, and expertise. 

La Follette teachers Kurtis Nelson and Darrin Graham are thrilled to be able to provide their students with the opportunity to engage with and learn from our experience and knowledge in the industry. 

If your organization is interested in learning more about the Adopt-a-School program, contact Mary Bartzen at mbartzen@SchoolsMakeMadison.org.