Pellitteri Waste Systems Receives Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin

Joleen Engeseth
Marketing Coordinator
608-257-6232 ext. 346
Joleene@pellitteri.com

Pellitteri Waste Systems Receives Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin

DANE COUNTY, Wis. (March 20, 2023) —  Pellitteri Waste Systems — Southern Wisconsin’s leading independent, family-owned and operated, waste and recycling service provider — was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Education Award from the Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) at its annual awards ceremony on Feb. 23rd in Green Bay.  

The award is given to an individual or group from the public, private, or non-profit sector that has excelled in solid waste or recycling environmental education.

According to the AROW press release, Pellitteri is passionate about keeping Wisconsin’s recycling program strong and producing quality material. Pellitteri has accomplished this through their major education focus of educating customers and south central Wisconsin through 24 video shorts on recycling right topics like propane tanks, batteries, electronics, food contamination, etc.; producing Material Recovery Facility operation videos so residents can see first-hand how materials get sorted at their facility; paid social media posts and ads; and calendars, cart information, new resident information, recycling information, FAQs and more for 38 municipalities and 44 private homeowner associations. 

AROW also called out Pellitteri’s strong commitment to recycling throughout Wisconsin and its willingness to serve on industry groups and associations. David Pellitteri, Pellitteri Vice President, has a proven commitment to sustainable waste management. 

• Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Council on Recycling.
• Appointed by the Wisconsin DNR Secretary to serve on the Waste and Materials Management Study Group.
• Current Chair for the Wisconsin chapter of the National Waste and Recycling Association (NWRA) and Executive Vice Chair for the Services Board of Governors.
• A WasteCap board member for more than 15 years and the current treasurer.  

“We are humbled to receive this award, especially from our peers,” David Pellitteri, Pellitteri Vice President said. “Wisconsin is blessed to have a network of professionals who work tirelessly to find new and better ways to protect our natural resources.”

Danielle Pellitteri, Pellitteri Vice President added, “We are more than just waste collection providers. We partner with our customers and communities to help them understand what can be recycled so together we protect our environment by keeping unnecessary items out of the landfill.” 

Recycling Videos & Other Resources

• Watch your recycling get sorted in this 7-minute video
• Become a Super Recycler by watching dozens of 1-minute recycling tip videos 
• Watch “Becoming Stewards of Recycling“, which aired on the Into The Outdoors kids’ educational TV series, to find out more about solid waste science and technology in WI
• Printable recycling lists are available in English and Spanish
• Like our Facebook page for future recycling updates and see our local news pieces

About Pellitteri Waste Systems

Pellitteri Waste Systems provides state-of-the-art waste disposal and recycling collection and processing service to commercial, industrial, and residential customers throughout Southern Wisconsin. It is a third-generation, family-owned company based in Madison with a proud tradition of service and community involvement. Pellitteri services more than 67,000 households. The company sorted more than 145 million pounds of mixed recycling in 2022 at their local Material Recovery Facility. For more information, visit www.pellitteri.com.

About AROW

Founded in 1990, AROW is an association representing Wisconsin’s recycling, waste reduction and sustainability professionals. The organization provides leadership through education, advocacy, and collaboration and promotes effective, efficient and sustainable material recovery initiatives. For details on AROW, visit www.arow-online.org.

Madworks Accelerator powered by StartingBlock

We’re thrilled to announce that StartingBlock has partnered with Madworks to offer a 10-week accelerator program this Spring.

• Applications are open through April 7th
• We help founders create a strong, sustainable foundation for their growing companies
• Get your strategic financials in order, learn to run an effective board meeting, tackle legal issues, learn about raising capital, and more – all while working with experienced mentors and Madworks + StartingBlock staff
• Companies must be based in WI

SCHEDULE FOR SPRING 2023

• April 26 – June 29 (10 weeks)
• Weekly group meeting on Wednesday afternoons
• Individual team meetings on Thursday afternoons

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• $6,500 in grant funding per participating team
• 1 year membership to StartingBlock (24×7 access), with an exclusive space at StartingBlock dedicated to Madworks companies
• Access to StartingBlock member benefits, including 90% discount on Hubspot CRM
• Regular access to Madworks & StartingBlock staff and connections to their network of mentors and experts

LOCATION

StartingBlock, 821 East Washington, Madison

MORE INFORMATION 

Expectations and further details are available on our website at madworksaccelerator.org. Contact Program Manager Susie Younkle with questions or to learn more: support@madworksaccelerator.org or sign up for her virtual office hours.

Apply to the accelerator here.

The StartingBlock Program Team

StartingBlock Madison

programs@startingblockmadison.org

WPS Health Solutions® recognized as one of the 2023 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces®—again!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5754
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

WPS Health Solutions^® recognized as one of the 2023 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^®—again!

MADISON, Wis.—March 20, 2023— WPS Health Solutions has been named one of the 2023 Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces^® for the second year in a row. In receiving this accolade, WPS is recognized for its demonstrated leadership in leveraging innovative employee engagement and recognition tactics. Celebrating its 11th year, the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces Awards will honor this year’s winners at a celebration taking place on May 30th, the evening before Achievers’ annual conference, ACE, which is May 31–June 1 in Austin, Texas.

Pandemic-era trends reshaped employee expectations and behaviors. However, even when faced with a volatile labor market, organizations can boost employee morale and reduce attrition by celebrating, supporting, and engaging employees. The winners of this year’s awards and their productive, happy workforces help echo this truth and serve as blueprints for innovative employee engagement strategies.

“Amid economic turbulence and a rapidly changing work landscape, it has never been more vital to prioritize employee engagement. However, building a workplace that effectively engages and supports all employees is no easy feat,” said Jeff Cates, CEO at Achievers. “We’re proud to announce this year’s 50 Most Engaged Workplaces and recognize an impressive group of companies who are truly redefining employee engagement excellence.”

A panel of 11 judges comprised of employee engagement academics, industry analysts, thought leaders, journalists, and influencers evaluated the applicants. Winners were selected based on Achievers’ Eight Elements of Employee Engagement®: Accountability & Performance, Belonging, Equity & Inclusion, Culture Alignment, Manager Empowerment, Professional & Personal Growth, Purpose & Leadership, Recognition & Rewards, and Wellbeing.

“This is a meaningful award for us at WPS, as it acknowledges our commitment to cultivating an environment where employees feel valued, seen, and heard,” said Michelle Morrow, WPS People Center of Excellence Vice President. “It reflects our exceptional and high-performing workforce and their impact on our business and dedication to making healthcare easier for those we serve. I could not be prouder of the daily work and efforts of everyone at WPS to achieve this recognition.”

For more information about Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces, please visit achievers.com/engaged. Follow the conversations on Twitter at @Achievers or use the hashtag #Achievers50.

About WPS Health Solutions^®

Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions), founded in 1946, is a nationally regarded benefits administrator for a variety of U.S. government programs and a leading not-for-profit health insurer in Wisconsin. WPS Health Solutions serves active-duty and retired military personnel, seniors, individuals, and families in Wisconsin, across the U.S., and around the world. WPS Health Solutions, headquartered in Madison, Wis., has more than 2,600 employees. Within the enterprise, there are three divisions: WPS Government Health Administrators, WPS Military and Veterans Health, and WPS Health Insurance/WPS Health Plan/EPIC Specialty Benefits. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

About Achievers

Achievers’ employee voice and recognition solutions bring your organization’s values and strategy to life by activating employee participation and accelerating a culture of performance. Achievers leverages the science behind behavior change, so your people and your organization can experience sustainable, data-driven business results. Visit us at www.achievers.com.

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All Comfort Services Turns 50 This Year!

Help Us Celebrate Our 50th Anniversary

It’s 2023, All Comfort and the Davies are celebrating their 50th year of business in Madison with a very special gift to their employees, their customers, and our town. Larry Davies, owner of All Comfort Services, sold all of his 100% percent stock to his own employees on December 31, 2022, creating an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). In doing so, All Comfort Services joins a unique group of companies that are 100% employee-owned.

In 1973, Larry and Susan Davies started a company known today as All Comfort Services in their basement while raising their three children in Fitchburg and later McFarland.

Founded under the name Air Comfort, the Davies’ upstart focused on the repair of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment for residential and commercial customers. Life was good.

Like their children, the company grew quickly and the Davies’ soon relocated its headquarters from their basement to a building on Bjorksten Place in Fitchburg. Day after day, job upon job, the company earned a reputation for its focus on the customer and its growing fleet of bright yellow trucks.

In 2000, Air Comfort added electrical and plumbing divisions to complement its heating and cooling services. In 2004, the company changed its name to All Comfort Services to reflect its mission of taking care of a customer’s whole home to provide total comfort. With continued growth, All Comfort Services moved from Fitchburg to its current location on Voges Road in Madison.

In 2005 Kendall Richards was hired as president of the company. Under Kendall and Larry’s leadership, the company has grown to over 50 people.

Alan and Karyn Lord retired from Air Quality System in February 2022, Larry Davies, the owner of All Comfort Services, who had been 50% owner of Air Quality since the beginning and worked out an agreement to support and service Air Quality’s customers. Larry Davies and Alan have been working together for over 40 years.

In 2022, just one year from turning 50, the company rededicated itself to its customers, and revitalized the core values at the heart of its success: Community, Expertise, and Respect. To these they added a purpose statement to rally around: “create awesome experiences every day.”