29 interns at WPS Health Solutions complete first-ever virtual program

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Contact:
DeAnne Boegli, Vice President of Communications
608-977-7343
deanne.boegli@wpsic.com

29 interns at WPS Health Solutions complete first-ever virtual program

MADISON, Wis.—Sept. 10, 2020—With many businesses around the nation canceling, postponing, or shortening their summer internships due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 12-week program at WPS Health Solutions was held virtually, concluding at the end of August.

The WPS class of 2020 had 29 interns working remotely across nine states.

The program was led by Corporate Recruiter Devon Witt and Talent Acquisition Director Tina Wallace. Although the goals remained steadfast, the experience was very different.

Every year, the interns are tasked with a Pay it Forward project—something they can leave for the next class of interns or other employees at WPS. In mid-August, this year’s interns presented their final project to their teams to close out the summer.

The 2020 focus was on improving the remote work program. They focused on topics such as Office Set-Up, Citrix, Microsoft Teams, the Service Portal and Help Desk, and Team Engagement. Splitting into five teams, they tackled each element, then came together with a robust set of resources and tools for WPS employees and future interns.

“We hope that all of this information and our work this summer will be helpful in one way or another while WPS continues to primarily work remotely and for future remote employees after the pandemic is over,” said Gabby Evans, who interned with the Corporate Events and Community Relations team.

The Pay it Forward project was just one part of the internship program. WPS interns focused on:

• Gaining skills in their functional area of study.
• Gaining exposure to a corporate culture through professional development trainings hosted by the Talent Development team, Executive Speaker Series, as well as day-to-day meetings.
• Gaining project-management and team-building skills by working on the Pay it Forward project.
• Gaining public speaking and leadership skills by presenting their projects to their managers and the executive team.

“This year’s group of interns consistently went above and beyond in their internship projects. Being college students, they are familiar with learning and working in a virtual environment and ended up teaching us how to work more efficiently in a remote setting through research and the documentation they created,” Witt said. “I could not be more impressed with the creativity, attention to detail, and perseverance they demonstrated this summer.”

About WPS Health Solutions

WPS Health Solutions is a nationally regarded government contractor and a leading Wisconsin not-for-profit health insurer. The WPS Health Insurance division offers affordable health plans and benefits administration. The WPS Government Health Administrators division administers Part A and B Medicare benefits for millions of seniors in multiple states, and the WPS Military and Veterans Health division serves millions more members who are active in the U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS Health Solutions) has been based in Madison, Wis., for more than 70 years. For more information, please visit wpshealthsolutions.com.

EUA Announces Growth in Leadership Team

MILWAUKEE, WI, September 9th, 2020 — John Chapman will be joining EUA’s Board of Directors as Vice President (VP), augmenting the firm’s leadership team of Board Officers including Greg Uhen, CEO; Rich Tennessen, President; and Kristin Dufek, Vice President.

With this transition EUA is bolstering the leadership team to support the firm’s growth; strengthening their outlook and ability to undertake necessary and innovative firm-wide initiatives. “I welcome John’s partnership in leading the firm, he’s great at building meaningful relationships with clients and partners and I look forward to how he will influence the trajectory of EUA,” said Kristin Dufek, VP.

This will be an evolution and expansion of responsibilities for John, he will retain his Madison Studio Director role while leading firm-wide strategic initiatives and providing executive committee counsel. When John rejoined EUA as Madison Studio Director in 2019, he relocated and planted his roots in Madison, but is not new to the market, having previously lived in Madison for nine years. Since taking on this role, he has embraced EUA’s Madison studio culture, the local community, and EUA’s commitment to delivering quality service. When asked about the promotion, Chapman said “It’s rewarding to be part of an environment surrounded by talented and hardworking people who have a passion for inspirational design, which supports people to perform at their best.”

John has spent a cumulative 14 years of his career dedicated to helping EUA strategically expand and grow. He exemplifies professionalism, design expertise and leadership; and is a key contributor to projects across multiple markets, assisting with the firm’s mission of elevating people’s potential.

Rich Tennessen, EUA President shared, “At EUA we are committed to providing great architectural design; John has a proven track record in this area and in the role of Vice President he will have greater influence on our firm’s level of design. He also has a great business acumen; I look forward to the impact he will make across EUA’s markets in not only his current Madison leadership position but also in this enhanced role.”

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Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) is best known for designing environments that elevate people’s potential. More than 200 employees in Milwaukee, Madison and Denver demonstrate unparalleled commitment to the markets, communities and clients they serve. The respected 113-year old firm specializes in several markets including education, workplace, healthcare, senior living, student housing, mixed-use, entertainment and science + technology. For additional information, please visit the firm’s website at eua.com.

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If you would like more information, please contact:

Megan Kocchi, Marketing Leader, at 414.298.2204 or megank@eua.com.

A headshot of John can be found here: https://eua.openasset.com/Page/Download?code=985e643302f6ccb371afebdea4d4f6a

Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) is best known for designing environments that elevate people’s potential. More than 200 employees in Milwaukee, Madison and Denver demonstrate unparalleled commitment to the markets, communities and clients they serve. The respected 113-year old firm specializes in several markets including education, workplace, healthcare, senior living, student housing, mixed-use, entertainment and science + technology. For additional information, please visit the firm’s website at eua.com.

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If you would like more information, please contact:

Megan Kocchi, Marketing Leader, at 414.298.2204 or megank@eua.com.

A headshot of John can be found here: https://eua.openasset.com/Page/Download?code=985e643302f6ccb371afebdea4d4f6a3

Suttle-Straus Announces Webinar on Omnichannel Marketing Campaigns

Suttle-Straus, a commercial printing and marketing services provider in Waunakee, is hosting a complimentary webinar titled “Your Back-to-Business Omnichannel Marketing Campaign.”

The Suttle-Straus team has been strategizing and putting together new solutions to help you get “back to business” for the end of the year. Join us for an exciting webinar where you can learn how to easily execute an omnichannel marketing campaign combining direct mail, email, social media and web retargeting for accelerated results!

Our new Connected Mail solution brings you the benefits of integrating direct mail with digital marketing without big spends in time or money. The result is 23-46% higher response over direct mail alone.

Learn about the 7 technologies you can add on to your direct mail in one streamlined omnichannel campaign package. All channels will play off of one another to create a marketing powerhouse at one of the most cost-effective price points on the market to deliver results. Your back-to-business campaign includes:

1. Mail Tracking
2. Informed Delivery Emails
3. Social Media Follow Up Retargeting
4. Google Ad Follow-Up Retargeting
5. Social Matching to Facebook and Instagram Profiles
6. Call Tracking and Recording
7. Lead Match

Want your website to work harder for you through the end of 2020? We’ll also show you how you can create a mailing list from your website visitors to create a retargeting mailing list, without them having to take any action or give you their contact information so you can follow up with customers that have shown interest.

We’ll track and report on all of the above through a transparent dashboard so you can see firsthand your marketing dollars at work – accelerating your response, customer engagement and business.

Join us for this free 45-minute webinar to see how you can use the new Suttle-Straus Connected Mail service to increase brand awareness and conversion in the most cost-effective way possible to accelerate your 4th quarter results. Only 100 spots are available, you don’t want to miss this!

Your Back-to-Business Omnichannel Marketing Campaign
Speaker: The Suttle-Straus Direct Mail Team
Date/Time: Sept 24, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST
Cost: Complimentary
Register here: https://www.suttle-straus.com/backtobusiness

About Suttle-Straus (www.suttle-straus.com)
Suttle-Straus provides comprehensive marketing solutions including creative design, mailing, fulfillment, distribution, displays, signage, promotional products, conventional and digital printing. Our S4 Marketing Resource Center print-on-demand technology advances the execution speed of local marketing for distributed networks. Through long-term, collaborative client partnerships, Suttle-Straus delivers marketing solutions that help our customers win.

Sheraton Madison Announces Hotel Renovations Complete

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 9, 2020

Contact:
Adam Gautreaux
608-234-1000

Sheraton Madison Announces Hotel Renovations Complete

(MADISON, Wis.) – The Sheraton Madison has completed its $15 million renovation. The two-year project was a complete re-imagination of the property, reflecting the vision of owners based in Chattanooga, Tenn.

“We created functional, fun and welcoming spaces for guests and the general public to enjoy, completely transforming the community’s well-loved Sheraton Madison Hotel with thoughtful and aesthetic design elements,” Sheraton Madison General Manager Adam Gautreaux said.

Expertly designed by Sheedy | De La Rose Interiors of Chicago, the Sheraton Madison now invites you to experience a modern, dynamic and local vibe, exemplified in its homage to Madison in its indoor and outdoor murals, meeting rooms names and lobby décor.

The newly renovated guest rooms feature modern finishes, sleek furniture, room for personal storage and cozy seating areas. Each room includes a 55-inch LED TV with multiple streaming capabilities including Prime Video and Netflix, providing an ideal setting for a quiet recharge while on the road.

Located within the renovated lobby area is The Hub, Madison’s newest gathering place for drinks, social hour and more, as well as the new Market, which serves a variety of freshly prepared items for all meal periods.

The hotel is managed by Legacy Ventures, a best-in-class hospitality investment, development and management company, based in Atlanta.

Due to COVID-19, the hotel has implemented increased safety and disinfecting measure in compliance with Marriott International’s Commitment to Clean to ensure guest and employee health. Measures include contactless check-in through the use of mobile key, 24-hour vacancies of rooms between guest departures, social distancing measures and proper masks and personal protective equipment worn by employees at all times.

For more information about the brand new Sheraton Madison, visit: https://www.marriott.com/MSNSI.

gBETA Madison: Have a startup, product, or idea? Want free help?

Have a startup, product, or idea? Want free help?

gBETA Madison is accepting applications through September 7.

Program Dates: October 1, 2020 – November 20, 2020

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About gBETA:

gBETA is a program of nationally ranked startup accelerator gener8tor. gBETA is a free, seven-week accelerator for early-stage companies with local roots. Each program is capped at five teams and requires no fees and no equity. The upcoming fall program will be 100% virtual.

Participating Companies Receive:

• Access to a community of entrepreneurs including their fellow cohort members, as well as gener8tor and gBETA alumni.
• A formal relationship with at least 2-3 mentors with relevant expertise.
• Introductions to the gener8tor network of successful entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists and technologists.
• Individualized coaching and mentorship from the experienced gener8tor team.
• Office space.
• $1M+ in deals and perks from vendors like SoftLayer, Rackspace, Amazon, PayPal, Zendesk and Microsoft.

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Email Jenni Le (jenni@gener8tor.com) with any questions.