MMoCA seeks work from statewide artists for Wisconsin Triennial

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) is seeking artwork created by Wisconsin artists to include in the Wisconsin Triennial, which presents a survey of the creativity and innovation of the state’s artistic community. Every three years, the exhibition showcases a wide range of artistic approaches and subjects, reflecting current directions in Wisconsin’s visual arts scene. 

In a return to its original form, the 2025 Wisconsin Triennial will be a juried exhibition selected and organized by MMoCA curatorial staff. The 2025 Wisconsin Triennial will be installed in the Museum’s Main Galleries and on view to the public May 2–Sept. 14, 2025.

Artists from across the state are invited to apply to this exhibition by submitting examples of their artwork along with a brief biography, statement, and CV by Oct. 14. To learn more and apply, click here.

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Capitol Bank Strengthens Commitment to Employee Satisfaction with New HR Leadership

Capitol Bank is excited to announce the appointment of JoAnna Vanderpoel as AVP/Director of Human Resources. Her arrival marks a significant step in the Bank’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that every employee feels supported, valued, and fulfilled in their role. JoAnna will play a crucial role in fostering an environment where professional growth, well-being, and job satisfaction are central to the employee experience.

At Capitol Bank, we believe that happy and engaged employees are key to delivering outstanding service to our customers. JoAnna’s role will focus on enhancing the employee journey—from onboarding to career development—ensuring that every team member has access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to succeed and grow within the organization.

“Capitol Bank is built on the belief that our people are our greatest asset,” said Ami Myrland, President & CFO of Capitol Bank. “JoAnna’s leadership in HR will help us continue to cultivate a workplace where employees feel heard, appreciated, and empowered to achieve their best. Her passion for people and strategic thinking aligns perfectly with our commitment to creating a workplace centered on employee well-being.”

Capitol Bank’s dedication to employee satisfaction is evident through its strong culture of inclusion, recognition, and support. By regularly seeking employee feedback, offering professional development opportunities, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, the Bank continues to foster an environment where employees can thrive personally and professionally.

JoAnna’s strong background in human resources will help Capitol Bank deepen its focus on nurturing a positive workplace culture that not only attracts top talent but also retains and grows that talent through ongoing support and development.

About Capitol Bank: Capitol Bank, locally owned and operated, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work, and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses, and individuals in the Greater Madison area. Our philosophy of community support is demonstrated at the corporate level, as well as in the time and energy our employees devote to our community each year. Capitol Bank is Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.

Immigration and Family Law Attorney Maryam Ghayyad Joins DeWitt’s Madison Office

GREEN BAY | MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – Today DeWitt LLP law firm announced attorney Maryam Ghayyad joined its Immigration and Family Law practice group in the firm’s Madison office. 

Ghayyad specializes in immigration and family law. Her immigration practice involves both employment-based and family-based cases. Her family law specialization includes divorce cases, paternity matters, custody and placement of minor children, grandparents’ rights, and post-judgment issues that impact families. 

As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Ghayyad is able to stay current with ever-changing immigration law. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she has delivered speeches to students about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in both Madison and Janesville, Wisconsin. Her volunteer work at the Family Law Assistance Clinic as a bilingual attorney helps address the needs of family law litigants. 

Prior to DeWitt, she served as partner at another law firm in Madison. The esteemed attorney was recognized as an “Up and Coming Lawyer” by the Wisconsin Law Journal in 2018.

In 2012, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School and received the Bercovici Prize for Jurisprudence/Legal Philosophy which recognizes graduates who excel in the study of jurisprudence and legal philosophy. Ghayyad also earned an undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from UW-Madison in 2005.

About DeWitt

Founded in 1903, DeWitt LLP is one of the ten 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. DeWitt is known for its work in a variety of legal areas including family law, 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, litigation, real estate, tax law, and more. Additional information is available at dewittllp.com.

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Joey’s Song benefit concert becoming 4-day music festival

Joey’s Song is turning its annual Madison benefit concert into a four-day music festival called FreezingMan.

The festival, like the yearly shows, will feature Know-It-All Boyfriends, which includes Butch Vig from the band Garbage.

FreezingMan will be held Jan. 8-11 at The Sylvee and the Majestic Theatre. Tickets are on sale now. The benefit concert has always sold out, organizers said. General admission tickets cost $32.50 to $50 per show.

Other artists include Portugal. The Man, Kenny Hoopla, Letters to Cleo, and Silversun Pickups. Members of Cheap Trick, the Bangles and The Go-Go’s also are scheduled to perform.

The festival will culminate with “The Big Show,” where about 50 musicians are expected to take the stage together at The Sylvee.

Read more from the Wisconsin State Journal

Naviant, Inc. Introduces Health Claims Accelerator as a New Solution

VERONA, Wis; – September 5, 2024 – Naviant, Inc., a leading provider of  ABBYY and Hyland intelligent automation solutions,  has announced the release of a new intelligent document processing solution, the Health Claims Accelerator. Through the new solution powered by ABBYY Vantage, health insurance providers will be able to automate the extraction of data from healthcare claims documents.

Many health insurance providers regularly extract data from CMS-1500, UB-04, and Dental Claim (ADA) documents, which is extremely time-consuming and comes with a substantial risk of human error. The Health Claims Accelerator Solution offers an all-in-one solution for automating this process and offers the additional capability of exporting data in EDI 837 format.

The Health Claims Accelerator Solution comes with customization options through customizable data extraction rules and export formats, all while supporting a wide range of healthcare claim documents. Its end-to-end automation capabilities also significantly reduce the time it takes to process claims and eliminate the risk of human error, resulting in highly accurate data. Finally, it is built with data security top-of-mind, providing robust encryption and access controls for optimal protection. With all of these gains combined, Naviant’s Health Claims Accelerator Solution will facilitate smooth communication with payers, providers, and healthcare systems.

“We are proud to introduce the Health Claims Accelerator Solution to our customers,” says Michael Carr, President, and CEO at Naviant. “Being able to offer ABBYY Vantage’s advanced intelligent document processing capabilities in a solution purpose-built for health insurance providers allows us to better serve this segment of our valued customer base.”

About Naviant

Naviant is a nationally recognized intelligent automation solutions integrator and business process consulting organization with over 35 years of experience. We help our clients do more with less by using technology to streamline processes and gain visibility into the data they need to make better decisions.

Our “process-first” approach emphasizes the importance of process improvement before implementing technology solutions such as OnBase, Brainware, the ABBYY intelligent capture platform, and Hyland RPA. We also offer flexible Managed IT Services, where our team of experts can manage, enhance, or expand our clients’ OnBase or ABBYY solutions.

We are proud to be a top-tier partner for Hyland’s OnBase, a single enterprise information platform for managing content, processes, and cases. OnBase combines ECM, case management, business process management (BPM), records management, compliance, and capture functionality on a single platform. To learn more about Naviant, please visit naviant.com. Process focus. Excellence.