Wegner CPAs Receives NASBA Certification for Live and Internet Based Courses

See attached press release: NASBA Certification 2

Stoughton Trailers Earns Flowers Family Foundation’s Wisconsin Business Achievement Award

LA CROSSE, WIS. (Tuesday, October 15, 2019) — The Flowers Family Foundation presented its sixth annual Wisconsin Business Achievement Award to Stoughton Trailers, LLC, a global leader in transportation equipment, during a luncheon today at the Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern in La Crosse.

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Madison Ballet Announces 2019-2020 Performance Season

CONTACT: GRETCHEN BOURG
(608) 278-7990
gretchen@madisonballet.org

Madison Ballet Announces 2019-2020 Performance Season

The Nutcracker: Overture Hall, Overture Center, December 20 – December 28

Inside Out – New Works with the Repertory Company: Bartell Theater, January 17-18, 24-25

A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Capitol Theater, Overture Center, April 11-12

(Madison, WI – October 15, 2019) Madison Ballet is pleased to announce its 2019-2020 season, highlighting the joy and power of dance, sure to captivate audiences with large scale classic productions as well as intimate, innovative contemporary works.

A beloved celebration of the local holiday season for well over 50 years, The Nutcracker will once again light up the stage with lavish sets and costumes and Tchaikovsky’s familiar score performed live by the Madison Chamber Orchestra. Over 110 local ballet students and community members will join Madison Ballet’s own professional dancers to bring to life the magical tale of Clara and her Nutcracker prince.

In January, Inside Out will present premieres of works featuring the Madison Ballet’s dynamic company artists. Choreographers Sara Schumann, Rachelle Butler, and Malachi Squires have created original pieces to be performed to the music of Antonio Vivaldi, Nina Simone and Asto Piazzola.  “We are thrilled to celebrate our brilliant community of artists and their creative processes through this innovative winter reparatory.” says the Ballet’s new CEO, Jonathan Solari.

April will see the return of the enchanting A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a favorite of Madison Ballet’s permanent repertoire. The production is a rich story ballet inspired by one of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays, with music composed by Felix Mendelssohn in the 1800’s (audiences will surely recognize the triumphant strains of the wedding march in Act II). American choreographer Peter Anastos has created a romantic ballet fantasy that features our professional dancers and fifty young students from the School of Madison Ballet. Enjoyed by audiences of all ages, the story includes humor, love, magic and, of course, fairies!

Ticket Information

Group and single tickets are on sale now.

Tickets may be purchased online at madisonballet.org or by calling the Overture Center Box Office at (608) 258-4141. (Valid for all ticket sales including Bartell Theater performances.)

For nearly 40 years Madison Ballet has been an integral part of the vibrant South Central Wisconsin arts community. Professional ballet education and training with the School of Ballet assures that students of all ages and skill levels gain the poise, confidence, discipline, and fundamental life skills intrinsic to the study of classical ballet. Full scale productions and intimate contemporary performances by the professional repertory company reach more than 15,000 people each year, while scholarships and neighborhood outreach programs connect hundreds of families and young people with the joy of dance.                      

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NGL mourns death of John D. Larson, retired NGL President & CEO

National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL) is mourning the death and celebrating the life of John D. Larson, retired NGL President & CEO who died on Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Larson was an integral part of NGL for nearly 50 years. Joining NGL in 1969, John was promoted to various senior leadership positions until becoming president in 1974. He was also Chairman of the NGL Board of Directors beginning in 2004 and appointed Chairman Emeritus in 2017.

“John left behind a legacy at NGL of caring for people, a commitment to Madison and profound integrity in all his dealings. He loved NGL and his community. He will be missed,” said Knut A. Olson, NGL President & CEO.

David G. Walsh, Chairman, NGL Board of Directors said, “John’s leadership and ceaseless effort was instrumental in leading NGL to continued success. The NGL Board of Directors are grateful for John’s sound business advice and valued counsel. He was a valued member of our Board and our community. He will be missed.”

In July 2019, the John D. Larson Scholarship Fund was established at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business in honor of Larson and his many years of service to NGL. The merit-based scholarship is awarded annually (up to four years provided the recipient is enrolled as an undergraduate) to an incoming freshman who has been accepted to the Wisconsin School of Business.

Prior to joining NGL, Larson was active duty with the U.S. Army as a Judge Advocate and served in Okinawa, Japan from 1966-1969. He continued to serve a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard for nearly 30 years, during that time he retired as Assistant Adjutant General for Readiness & Training for the State Area Command with the rank of Brigadier General.

About NGL

Since 1910, National Guardian Life Insurance Company (NGL), a mutual insurance company, has been located 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; Blog: https://nglic.blog/

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The Beacon Marks Anniversary With Second Annual “Beacon and Eggs’ Event

October 16^th, 2019 marks the anniversary of two years of operation of The Beacon homeless day resource center in Dane County.  Since opening, The Beacon has moved people who are homeless into jobs and housing, as well as assisting with their basic needs.

In celebration, Catholic Charities is hosting the second Beacon and Eggs fundraising breakfast at The Sylvee on Tuesday, December 10^th. Attendees will hear guest, volunteer and staff stories of impact.

Last year’s event sold out!  We encourage people to register early at www.BeaconandEggs.org