NGL corporate and employee gifts total $140,000 for United Way of Dane County

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is pleased to announce that its corporate gift combined with employees’ personal pledges and donations totaled $140,000 to support United Way of Dane County in 2020.

“United Way of Dane County is an integral member of our community and an organization NGL is proud to support. Through its strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts, United Way is connecting people to valuable resources, which strengthens our community and leads to better outcomes for everyone,” said Knut Olson, NGL President & CEO.

For more than 70 years NGL has proudly partnered with and supported United Way of Dane County. Funding to United Way of Dane County is focused on the areas of education, income and health with the goals to help build a community where everyone can succeed in school, work and life.

In addition to NGL’s corporate donation of $70,000 and employee payroll deductions, employees generously donate through fundraising events. Each year, the NGL employee campaign incorporates a variety of activities to donate to and participate in. This year we had to create virtual employee fundraisers, including bingo, paint night, trivia nights, blind auction and a fitness challenge.

“This has been a challenging and unpredictable year for everyone. It is so inspiring to witness our team members come together, virtually, to give back and make a difference in our communities. Each person who donated, volunteered and participated in the activities we offered helped to make our campaign so successful. I’m honored to work with compassionate people who treat others with care and kindness, especially during these difficult times,” said Jessica Grann, NGL Vice President, Chief Culture and Communications Officer. “I would also like to extend our deep appreciation to United Way for helping us organize and coordinate our annual campaign. Their ideas and guidance made it easy for us to transition to a virtual campaign.”

About United Way of Dane County

United Way of Dane County engages the community, mobilizes volunteers and strengthens local nonprofits to achieve measurable results and change lives. To learn more, visit UnitedWayDaneCounty.org.

About NGL

Established in 1909 National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is an insurance company headquartered in Madison, Wis. Licensed to do business in 49 states and the District of Columbia, NGL markets preneed and individual life and annuities, as well as group markets products. Information about NGL can be found at www.nglic.com; Facebook: Facebook.com/NGLIC and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-guardian-life-insurance-company.

National Guardian Life Insurance Company is not affiliated with The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America a/k/a The Guardian or Guardian Life.

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Kraus-Anderson’s Scheels store wins two awards for outstanding projects in retail real estate and development

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (December 2020) – Scheels retail sporting goods store has been recognized with two STARR Awards for outstanding projects in retail real estate and development from the Minnesota Shopping Center Association (MSCA).

The 250,000-square-foot located at the Eden Prairie Center in Eden Prairie, Minn. was honored in two categories: New Retail Construction over 20,000 square feet; and Retail Redevelopment over 10,000 square feet.

Built by the Madison office of Kraus-Anderson and designed by R.L. Engebretson Architecture, the $58 million store consists of two main stories of retail space with a 16,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, 45-foot-tall Ferris Wheel, wildlife taxidermy mountain, as well as a restaurant, candy shop and offices.

The new store also features a world-class golf shop, bike shop, ski shop, canoe and kayak shop, fishing shop, and gun and hunting shops. Ginna’s Café and Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory will serve gourmet soups and sandwiches, coffee and specialty drinks, and 24 flavors of homemade fudge.

About Kraus-Anderson

Established in 1897, Kraus-Anderson® Construction Company (www.krausanderson.com) is one of the nation’s premier commercial general contractors and construction managers. Kraus-Anderson, an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn. and has regional offices in Madison, Wis., Bismarck, N.D., and Duluth, Bemidji and Rochester Minn.

DeWitt Elects Scherer to its Executive Committee

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December 28, 2020

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle M. Friedman
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DeWitt Elects Scherer to its Executive Committee

MADISON | MILWAUKEE | MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt LLP announced it has elected Christopher M. Scherer to its Executive Committee effective January 1, 2021.  The role of DeWitt’s Executive Committee is to oversee and hold accountable the firm’s management team, including the President and Managing Partner.   This includes providing feedback and opinions about the management team’s sustainability and growth strategies, operational plans, budgets, financial performance, and risk assessments. 

About Scherer

Scherer, who joined DeWitt in 2016, is the Co-Chair of DeWitt’s IP Group. His domestic and international practice involves all facets of IP law, especially patent and trademark prosecution. In particular, he is skilled in electrical and electronic circuits and systems, computer software, medical devices, medical patient monitoring and treatment technology, device fabrication, optical devices and systems, and mechanical devices. Scherer also serves as In-House Corporate Counsel for a Kenosha-based manufacturing company.

His clients include universities, small and large corporations, privately held businesses, and foreign law firms. He is actively involved in the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property (AIPPI) and serves on its International Standing Committee on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT).  He is currently serving on the Board of Directors of the IP and Technology Law Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin, and is a past President of the Wisconsin IP Law Association (WIPLA).  He is also a member of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), and the American Bar Association (ABA). 

Scherer, who earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois – Chicago’s John Marshall Law School, and his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University, is a prolific speaker having given dozens of presentations to a variety of groups on the topic of IP law, and served as an adjunct professor in the Marquette University College of Engineering, where he created and taught an IP management course for graduate students. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation and in the international IP publications IAM1000 and IP Stars.  He is admitted to practice in Wisconsin and Illinois.  Scherer is a resident of Muskego.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP was founded in 1903 and is one of the ten largest law firms based in Wisconsin, with an additional presence in Minnesota. It has nearly 140 attorneys practicing in Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes. The firm is known for its work in several areas, including intellectual property, patents, trademarks and copyright law, construction litigation, corporate law, employment, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, family business, family law, government relations, health care, litigation, real estate, and tax law.  More information is available at dewittllp.com.

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Savant Named One of the Top Financial Advisors in Wisconsin

Firm recognized for third consecutive year

MADISON, Wis. (Dec. 17, 2020) – Savant Wealth Management (formerly Savant Capital Management), a nationally recognized, fee-only wealth management firm located in Madison and Park Falls, has been named one of the 10 Best Financial Advisors & Wealth Management Firms in Wisconsin by AdvisoryHQ. This is the third straight year Savant has received the recognition.

AdvisoryHQ, one of the fastest-growing review and ranking media for the financial advisory, investment, mortgage, banking, wealth management, and accounting industries, developed the rankings based on a wide range of filters, including fiduciary duty, independence, transparency, level of customized service, history of innovation, fee structure, quality of services provided, team excellence, and wealth of experience. The rankings are 100% independently researched and written – firms do not pay to be ranked nor are they made aware of the ranking until after the reviews have been completed and publicly published.

Savant earned a 5-star rating as a top financial advisor in Wisconsin because of its assessment-based approach, which utilizes its proprietary Ideal Futures Financial Health Assessment, a process that gives people a snapshot of their financial health; its client-focused mission and fee-only structure that assures all advice is given completely free of any conflicts of interest; and its focused clientele of serving the needs of high-net-worth individuals. To see the full review, click here.

For more information about Savant Wealth Management, visit savantwealth.com.

About Savant Wealth Management

Savant Wealth Management, formerly known as Savant Capital Management, is a leading independent, fee-only firm serving clients for 30 years with more than $9.3 billion in assets under management. Savant Wealth Management offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan, and family office services to financially established individuals and institutions. Savant also offers corporate accounting, tax preparation, payroll and consulting through its affiliate, Savant Tax & Consulting.

Savant is headquartered in Rockford, IL, with locations in Bloomington, Chicago, Downers Grove, Freeport, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnshire, Naperville, Peoria, St. Charles, Sterling, and Wilmette, IL; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Fe, NM; Madison and Park Falls, WI; and McLean, VA. Please see Important Disclosures at savantwealth.com.

Neither rankings and/or recognitions by unaffiliated rating services, publications, media, or other organizations, nor the achievement of any professional designation, certification, degree, or license, or any amount of prior experience or success, should be construed by a client or prospective client as a guarantee that he/she will experience a certain level of results if Savant is engaged, or continues to be engaged, to provide investment advisory services.

Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools: Opening for Marketing & Events Coordinator

Incorporated in 2001, the Foundation for Madison’s Public Schools is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that focuses exclusively on delivering support to the Madison Metropolitan School District’s 50 public schools; more than 5,000 staff; and 27,000 plus students. During its existence, the Foundation has delivered more than $23.5 million in resources to Madison’s public schools.

The Foundation now seeks a Marketing & Events Coordinator, who will be responsible for providing tactical support to promote the Foundation’s many programs and services. The Marketing & Events Coordinator will also be the primary contact for our annual Circle of Friends event and our 20th anniversary yearlong celebration. This position reports to the Executive Director, who will determine priorities and assignments.

See the full job posting here.