Madison Media Partners: More Than 120 Madison Region Employers Seek New Team Members at the Central Wisconsin Job Fair

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StartingBlock Corner Office Now Available

StartingBlock – Madison’s premiere coworking space – has a 700 square foot corner office now available to rent on the fourth floor. The office includes beautiful views of Breese Stevens Field. The space is ideal for a small business or a remote team that wants to be plugged into the Madison entrepreneurial ecosystem. Parking is available alongside access to programming such as Founders Day events, podcasts, and even resident artists!

Interested parties should contact Leslie Weissburg at leslie@startingblockmadison.org or via phone at 608-467-4949.

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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Wisconsin Union Theater: Patrons Invited to Last Wisconsin Performance Ever for Acclaimed String Quartet and World-Renowned Chamber Ensemble Performance in September at Memorial Union

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Aug. 30, 2022

Contact Information:
Shauna Breneman, Communications Director
Email: sbreneman@wisc.edu
Phone: (608) 262-8862

PATRONS INVITED TO LAST WISCONSIN PERFORMANCE EVER FOR ACCLAIMED STRING QUARTET AND WORLD-RENOWNED CHAMBER ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE IN SEPTEMBER AT MEMORIAL UNION

MADISON – The timeless beauty of music by Beethoven, Mozart, Robert Schumann, and Andrea Casarrubios will usher in the Wisconsin Union Theater’s renowned annual Concert Series in Shannon Hall at Memorial Union with performances by the Emerson String Quartet on Sept. 24 and the Manhattan Chamber Players on Sept. 29.

The official start of the 2022-2023 season is bittersweet as the event will be the only Wisconsin stop on a farewell tour wrapping up the Emerson String Quartet’s 47-year career. The musicians have been honored with nine GRAMMYs, three Gramophone Awards, the Avery Fisher Prize, and Musical America’s Ensemble of the Year Award over nearly five decades.

The ensemble includes cellist Paul Watkins, violinist Eugene Drucker, violinist Philip Setzer, and violist Lawrence Dutton.

The Emerson String Quartet will perform the following compositions by Ludvig Van Beethoven:

• String Quartet in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2
• String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 130
• Grosse Fuge in B-flat Major, Op. 133

Patrons only have to wait five days after the Quartet’s performance to enjoy a performance by the Manhattan Chamber Players at Shannon Hall on Sept. 29. The dynamic program spans centuries and will include:

• Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
• “La Libertad Se Levantó Llorando” (“Liberty Rose Weeping”) by Andrea Casarrubios
• Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 by Robert Schumann

With its exuberant performance and instrumental prowess in the viola, violin, cello, piano, clarinet, flute, oboe, and harp, the Manhattan Chamber Players promises audience members not just a performance, but an experience.

The Wisconsin Union Theater’s chamber music series, the Concert Series, will continue through April 2023 with the following additional performances:

• Sō Percussion with Caroline Shaw, Nov. 5
• Geneva Lewis with Evren Ozel, Jan. 27, 2023
• Imani Winds, Feb. 5, 2023
• Anthony McGill with the UW–Madison Symphony Orchestra, April 4, 2023
• Danish String Quartet, April 18, 2023

The team offers virtual and in-person attendance options for all Concert Series shows.

Patrons can purchase an in-person ticket subscription to all Concert Series events at a 20% discount through Sept. 23 or until sold out. Patrons can also purchase single tickets to these performances. Wisconsin Union members, patrons under the age of 18, and University of Wisconsin–Madison students are eligible for discounted single tickets.

Patrons can purchase tickets online, by phone at (608) 265-2787 or in-person at the Memorial Union Box Office.

“The Emerson String Quartet and Manhattan Chamber Players performances at Shannon Hall are opportunities to experience technically challenging, beautiful compositions performed by some of the most talented artists in the world,” Wisconsin Union Theater Director Elizabeth Snodgrass said. “Shannon Hall is designed to provide exquisite, world-class performing arts experiences, from its acoustic design to its technology, and is the perfect opportunity to experience the full beauty of live music.”

Accomplished and renowned musicians have performed in Madison as part of the Wisconsin Union Theater’s more than century-long chamber music series, the Concert Series. Some Series artists, such as violinist Itzhak Perlman, were already world-renowned when they performed as part of a Wisconsin Union Theater season. Others rose further to fame after their Wisconsin Union Theater performance, such as mezzo-soprano Shirley Verrett.

The Wisconsin Union Theater team presents the Concert Series in collaboration with UW-Madison students of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Performing Arts Committee. WUD, the programming board of the non-profit organization the Wisconsin Union, includes 11 committees and six clubs. Wisconsin Union Theater ticket purchases and purchases at the Union’s building Memorial Union, in part, support the hands-on professional and leadership development experiences offered through WUD.

Patrons can click here to learn more about the Concert Series performances.

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About the Wisconsin Union Theater

For more than 75 years, the Wisconsin Union Theater has served as a center for cultural activity in the heart of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The Theater hosts performances in multiple locations, including Memorial Union, and has an extensive history of remarkable performances. The Wisconsin Union Theater is committed to social justice and works to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive place for all who engage with the Theater’s programming, events, and activities. The Wisconsin Union Theater is part of the Wisconsin Union, a membership organization that blends study and leisure to create unique out-of-classroom opportunities. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/wisconsin-union-theater.

About the Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee

The Wisconsin Union Directorate Performing Arts Committee is part of the Wisconsin Union’s leadership development program for UW–Madison students and supports the Wisconsin Union Theater’s mission of serving students through the performing arts. By helping to program the Theater’s annual season of performing arts presentations, the students learn about program curation, relationship-building, marketing, communications, budgeting, and production. Learn more: union.wisc.edu/get-involved/wud/performing-arts.

To read this release online, visit union.wisc.edu/about/news/emerson-manhattan.

North Central Group, a 40+ Year Leader in the Hospitality Industry, Unveils New Company Name and Logo

MADISON, Wis. (August 25, 2022) — North Central Group, a leader in the ownership, development and operation of premier hospitality properties, has announced that they will debut a new company name and logo that solidifies their expertise in all aspects of the hospitality industry: real estate, development, asset management, hotels and more.

Renamed to “NCG Hospitality,” the Wisconsin-based, family-owned business looks to embrace a new identity that focuses on the full spectrum of hospitality development, operations and management. Established in 1981 by David Lenz, NCG Hospitality is credited with over 70 hospitality projects during its 40+ years and currently owns and operates more than 30 properties across multiple states and national brands.

“Our new name and logo perfectly encapsulate the depth and breadth of our passionate pursuit of our company mission of being ‘Premier’ — among the best of the best — at NCG Hospitality,” said Jonathan Bogatay, Chief Executive Officer of NCG Hospitality. “We are growing and proud to make a difference in the communities in which we live and work, and in our industry as a whole.”

Alongside their new company name, NCG Hospitality adopts a modernized logo that represents the core pillars of NCG Hospitality as an employer, real estate developer and property manager. NCG Hospitality aims to continue to build a diversified hospitality portfolio and relationships with its Team Members that allow everyone to work with, grow with and stay with NCG Hospitality for the long run. The three-dimensional square block represents a foundation and opportunities for teamwork as well as internal and external growth that NCG Hospitality is able to provide.

“This is a major milestone for our company, one which celebrates a family-owned business for not only reaching 40 years, but also setting the foundation for the future. Real estate is our trade… hospitality is our craft! We are excited to enter this next era with the most incredible, growth-minded craftspeople — our Team Members,” said Jeff Lenz, President and Chief Asset Officer.

To learn more about NCG Hospitality, visit ncghospitality.com or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

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About NCG Hospitality     

NCG Hospitality is a leader in the ownership, development, and operation of premier hospitality properties. Established in 1981 by David Lenz, NCG Hospitality is a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. We own and operate more than 30 properties across multiple states and national brands. We leverage our unparalleled expertise to provide hotel management services, hotel development expertise, and real estate-focused services to property owners and investors throughout the U.S. Learn more at ncghospitality.com.

Contact:
Jake Leskovar
jleskovar@evokebrands.com
(608) 556-7470