Vogel Bros. Building Co.: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Breaks Ground on Verona Campus Manufacturing Facility

VERONA, WI and PASADENA, CA – “In the last few years, Wisconsin has been recognized as a powerhouse not just for discovering the latest advances in biopharmaceutical research and development but in manufacturing and producing these lifesaving treatments as well,” said Governor Tony Evers. “That means that companies like Arrowhead can research new therapies for debilitating diseases, bring them to market, and manufacture them all right here in Wisconsin. To me, that’s pretty remarkable and worth investing in. So, I am proud to celebrate our state’s investment of $2.5 million in Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals project to expand its presence here in Wisconsin and create good-paying jobs for Wisconsinites.”. The Company also announced that it received awards for up to $16 million in tax increment financing from the city of Verona.

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North Central Group To Break Ground On New Moxy Madison Hotel

North Central Group To Break Ground On New Moxy Madison Hotel
Uniquely Designed For Guests Looking To Experience Downtown Madison

-Opening Anticipated For Fall of 2023-

MADISON, WI (May 2022) –– This month, North Central Group (NCG) is excited to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Moxy Madison, with an anticipated opening in Fall 2023. Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 brands, are uniquely designed to enable guests to save on space and splurge on experiences. Moxy boldly reinvents the traditional hotel stay and aims to surprise travelers with a playful, spirited and fun guest experience. The new hotel will be located in the most vibrant redevelopment district in downtown Madison – the heart of the Capitol East District.

Equipped with tech-enabled bedrooms, interactive gathering spaces and approachable service, the Moxy Madison will be unlike any other hotel in Madison. Guests will receive a signature cocktail or beverage when they check-in at Bar Moxy, one of the four uniquely activated zones in the hotel. An additional rooftop bar and restaurant offers guests a tremendous view of Lake Monona and the social and young professional buzz of downtown Madison.

“The Moxy Madison will bring a new experience for guests looking to stay somewhere unlike the typical boutique hotel,” said Andy Inman, Vice President of Development for NCG. “This hotel is the perfect addition to the redevelopment of Capitol East District, allowing guests to venture into a lively area full of unique experiences.”

Visitors can easily attend highly anticipated concerts, enjoy an outdoor festival or catch a Forward Madison FC game thanks to the hotel’s convenient location next to The Sylvee and Breese Stevens Field. Also located adjacent to the Spark Building, an entrepreneurial hub for Madison’s best and brightest start-up companies.

About Moxy Hotels^®

Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart. With more than 70 properties open across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay across the globe. The nontraditional experience starts with check-in at Bar Moxy and comes to life throughout its social public spaces, like the Lounge and Library, and the small but smart bedrooms. Moxy provides stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an attractive price point, so that guests can splurge on the experiences that matter most to them during their travels. Moxy celebrates nonconformity, open-mindedness, and originality above all – forever giving its guests permission to Play On #atthemoxy. For more information, visit www.moxyhotels.com and join the fun #atthemoxy on Instagram. Moxy is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.com.

About North Central Group (NCG)

North Central Group is a leader in the ownership, development, and operation of premier hospitality properties. Established in 1981 by Founder and Chairman David Lenz, North Central Group (NCG) is a family-owned business with over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry. We own and operate more than 25 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. ncghotels.com.

To learn more about Moxy Madison, visit www.moxyhotels.com.

WPS Health Solutions: Rest is not a suggestion, it is necessary for good mental health

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
DeAnne Boegli
Vice President of Communications
608-512-5724
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

Rest is not a suggestion, it is necessary for good mental health

MADISON, Wis.—May 4, 2022—The fast pace of American culture is focused on being productive and driven—and always busy. It’s a common refrain when someone is asked how they are doing or what is new: “I’ve been busy.” This frantic pace impacts mental health and well-being.

When the COVID-19 pandemic made the world come to a halt, many people were forced to slow down and discovered that rest was missing from their hectic lives; perhaps experiencing rest for the first time in a long time—although there is a notable difference between rest and isolation. Rest is not a suggestion; it is a necessity. It isn’t an escape or laziness; it is needed for living.

According to Dr. Ken Robbins, Medical Director of Behavioral Health for WPS Health Solutions, rest provides many health benefits, such as reducing stress, lowering the risk of heart disease, restoring mental energy, and better-quality sleep. It improves a person’s mood, immune system, and metabolism.

“Resting is more than napping or watching a show. Resting with intention means disconnecting from our devices completely, reading literature, not in the pursuit of productivity but the pursuit of rest and enjoyment. Spending time with a garden, connecting to nature, working on a puzzle, or creating space to play,” Dr. Robbins says. “All these things and more will benefit our physical well-being and improve overall mental health.”

The world is opening back up, people are returning to their offices, sports are in full swing, and people’s lives are quickly returning to “normal.” Perhaps people should evaluate if returning to the old standard of “I’m busy” is the best thing and look at how to prioritize rest for rejuvenated, recharged, and more connected lives.

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 2,700 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.

Local EXIT Realty Affiliated Offices Welcome New Team Members

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Contact:
Susan Harrison
Senior Vice President
EXIT Realty Corp. International
sharrison@exitrealty.com
888-668-3948

Local EXIT Realty Affiliated Offices Welcome New Team Members

Madison, Wisconsin (Grassroots Newswire) April 28, 2022 – EXIT Realty HGM is pleased to announce that Chrissy King, Jennifer Mendez Rodriguez and Sarah White have joined its growing team of dedicated real estate sales professionals.

EXIT Realty HGM, located at 4211 W. Beltline Hwy, Madison, Wisconsin is a proud member of EXIT Realty Upper Midwest’s rapidly expanding network of independently owned and operated brokerages across the region.

About EXIT Realty: EXIT Realty is a company founded and built on human potential. A full service, forward-thinking, real estate franchisor with offices across North America, EXIT has to-date paid out more than a half a billion dollars in single-level residual income to its associates. The Expert Marketing Suite^™ including geolocation Smart Sign^™ technology gives sellers an edge in a competitive marketplace. A portion of every transaction fee received by EXIT Realty Corp. International is applied to its charitable fund, and to-date, $6.8 million has been allocated to charity. For more information, please visit www.exitrealty.com and www.joinexitrealty.com.

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Wisconsin Union Theater: Concert Series Brings Cutting-Edge, Contemporary and Traditional Classical Music to Madison Stages

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2022

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

CONCERT SERIES BRINGS CUTTING-EDGE, CONTEMPORARY AND TRADITIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC TO MADISON STAGES

MADISON – The Wisconsin Union Theater’s 2022-23 classical music series, called the Concert Series, will bring both world-renowned artists and fresh faces in classical music to Madison, Wis., stages.

The Concert Series runs from Sept. 24, 2022, to April 18, 2023, and includes seven in-person events, all of which will have a livestream ticket purchase option. The Theater team and student leaders in the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Performing Arts Committee created a season that includes contemporary, cutting-edge classical music as well as traditional chamber music.

The 2022-23 Concert Series will include:

• Emerson String Quartet, Sept. 24
• Manhattan Chamber Players, Sept. 29
• 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

Patrons can purchase a subscription to attend six events with the option to add-on the Anthony McGill performance at a discounted rate here. Single tickets for the McGill concert and for the other Concert Series events will become available for sale in August here.

Wisconsin Union members and University of Wisconsin–Madison students are eligible for discounted tickets.

“With the blending of traditional and contemporary classical music, the 2022-23 Concert Series is the perfect opportunity for everyone, from classical aficionados and those who have never experienced classical music, to experience this truly beautiful genre,” Wisconsin Union Theater Director Elizabeth Snodgrass said.

The Wisconsin Union Theater team will announce its jazz series in June during the Madison Jazz Festival event at the Memorial Union between June 18-19 and anticipates making information about additional 2022-23 Theater season performances available here in August.

The 103-year-running Concert Series season brings classical music artists from around the world to Madison. Each year consistently upholds the highest artistic quality.

By attending Wisconsin Union Theater performances, patrons not only support the arts but also support hands-on student leadership opportunities available through the WUD Performing Arts Committee.

The Wisconsin Union Theater is part of the Wisconsin Union, a nonprofit organization that provides spaces at Memorial Union and Union South as well as year-round activities and more than 2,000 events each year.

The Emerson String Quartet’s, the Manhattan Chamber Players’, and the Danish String Quartet’s performances are part of the David and Kato Perlman Chamber Music series supported by the David and Kato Perlman Chamber Music Fund.

For more information about the Concert Series, visit union.wisc.edu/concert-series.

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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 expansive 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.

[Click here to download photos of the Concert Series artists.]

To read this release online, visit union.wisc.edu/about/news/concertseries2022.