400 Business Leaders Gather in Madison to Disrupt Workplace Culture

For Immediate Release
June 14, 2019
Contact: Zach Blumenfeld | 608-354-5926 | zach@cultureconusa.org

400 Business Leaders Gather in Madison to Disrupt Workplace Culture

Madison, WI — Over 400 business and thought leaders will gather in Madison on July 17-18 for the second annual CultureCon conference, a one-of-a-kind conference dedicated entirely to company culture and employee engagement.

Considering that nearly 70% of employees are disengaged at work and it is estimated that more than $550 billion is lost annually due to employee disengagement (Gallup), something has to change.

Top executives from around the country will lead 20+ breakout sessions, workshops and panels on how to change company culture for the better.

“CultureCon is a unique opportunity to hear from business leaders about what strategies they use to attract and retain talent, how they promote employee engagement, and how Madison is transforming into THE culture hub of the US,” says Zach Blumenfeld, Founder of CultureCon.

Madison is consistently ranked one of the best places to live, work and play so it was an obvious choice for the CultureCon organizers to host it here. This year, CultureCon is partnering with the City of Madison to allow attendees to have lunch at one of the many outstanding food trucks on the Capital Square.

“Since the inaugural CultureCon conference last summer, we’ve had three other MiniCultureCon events around the country,” Blumenfeld said. “These, together with our online events, have reached over 1,000 culture geeks. There is a yearning to do more to create positive work cultures and I’m excited for year two to see how CultureCon will impact people’s lives and
especially those in our local community here in Madison.”

Keynote speakers for this year’s conference include Colby Jenkins, Global Manager at Google and Director of Operations at Defense Innovation Unit, Ted Gurman, Co-Founder of Blueetree Network, Caleb Campbell, Chief of Staff, Bluetree Network, and LaTonya Wilkins, Culture Leader, Founder and CEO at The Change Coaches. Attendees are flying in from all over the
country and Canada.

CultureCon will take place at The Madison Concourse & Governor’s Club in downtown Madison. Executives are invited to an exclusive half day pre-conference on leading innovation with your team the day before the conference on July 16. Tickets are now available at cultureconusa.org.

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Bachmann Construction Announces Scholarship Recipients

Media Contact: Joan Collins Publicity, (608) 222-2899

Bachmann Construction Announces Scholarship Recipients

Six students training in the construction field received  scholarships from Madison-based Bachmann Construction at the company’s annual summer event. The Fred Bachmann Sr. Scholarships are presented in memory of the founder of Bachmann Construction. Allan Bachmann, president of Bachmann Construction, Madison, and son of the founder, presented the awards, which have been an annual tradition for 22 years.

Scholarship recipients include Tanner Gillitzer, Wauzeka; Dylan Raether, Columbus; Andrew Laufenberg, Madison; Morgan Brux, Shiocton; Jack Hazen, Barneveld and Emmanuel Raul Rodriguez-Cano,Whitewater.

Bachmann Construction, general contractors specializing in design/build, commercial construction and restoration is celebrating 65 years as a family-owned, third-generation business.

DeWitt’s Intellectual Property Practice Group Recommended by IAM Patent 1000 and Managing Intellectual Property Magazine

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Michelle M. Friedman
262-754-2877 / mmf@dewittllp.com

DeWitt’s Intellectual Property Practice Group Recommended by IAM Patent 1000 and Managing Intellectual Property Magazine

MADISON/MILWAUKEE/MINNEAPOLIS – DeWitt LLP today announced its inclusion in the world’s leading resource to Patent Professionals, the 2019 IAM Patent 1000 guide.  The guide recommends the Intellectual Property (IP) practice of the firm and its attorneys Joseph Miotke, Charles Sara and Christopher Scherer as top patent practitioners in Wisconsin.  In addition to IAM’s recognition, Miotke, Sara and Scherer were recently designated as 2019 “IP Stars” by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine, the definitive guide to leading IP firms and lawyers.

IAM is known as the definitive ‘go-to’ resource for those seeking to identify world-class, private practice patent expertise and leading expert witnesses in the US.  It recognized DeWitt as a Silver Status firm in its listing, describing it as a “top Madison full-service firm, DeWitt possesses razor-sharp IP skills and is on a roll in patent practice right now.”

IAM on Joseph Miotke: “When it is time to head into battle, the person you need by your side is Joseph Miotke, who is widely admired for his strategic and commercial approach to litigation. Distinguished by his passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, entrepreneurship and economic development, Miotke is right at the heart of the innovation community in Milwaukee and Wisconsin, which has served to elevate his business thinking.”

IAM on Charles Sara:  “Traditionally, DeWitt has been especially prized for its strategic counsel by the life sciences community and chemical, pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovators still come in their droves for cornerstone of the IP group Charles Sara. A consummate gentleman and brilliant strategic sounding board for colleagues and clients, Sara makes his 30-plus years of experience count in every engagement. A teacher and sports coach in a past life, he knows how to get the best out of the firm’s associate pool.”

IAM on Christopher Scherer: “…its software and electrical engineering activities are burgeoning under the watch of Chris Scherer, who makes his first appearance in the IAM Patent 1000 this year. A crackerjack portfolio manager and high-technologist who frequently serves as outsourced in-house counsel, he takes care of business in the literal sense.”

Created by Intellectual Asset Management Magazine, IAM Patent 1000 identifies leading firms and individuals in all major areas of patent law and practice around the globe.  As with previous editions, to arrive at the 2019 rankings, IAM undertook an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. When identifying the leading firms, factors such as depth of knowledge, market presence and the level of work on which they are typically instructed were all taken into account, as well as positive peer and client feedback.

About DeWitt

DeWitt LLP, 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, corporate law, commercial litigation, employment, environmental, employee benefits, government relations, immigration, international, litigation, real estate, tax, estate planning and family law,

More information is available at www.dewittllp.com.

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Madison Banker to Serve as Officer of Wisconsin Bankers Association

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact:
Eric Skrum, Wisconsin Bankers Association
608-441-1216 | (c) 608-445-6430 | eskrum@wisbank.com
Twitter: @wisbank

Madison Banker to Serve as Officer of Wisconsin Bankers Association

MADISON – Ken Thompson, president and CEO of Capitol Bank, Madison, will serve as the 2019-2020 vice chair of the Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA).

The Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 235 commercial banks and savings institutions, their nearly 2,300 branch offices and 23,000 employees. Thompson will serve as the chair of the association in 2021-2022.

Also serving as officers on the WBA Board are: Chair Mark Meloy, CEO of First Business Bank, Madison; Chair-Elect Paul Kohler, president and CEO, Charter Bank, Eau Claire; and Past Chair Dave Werner, president and CEO of Park Bank, Milwaukee.

Joining the board for three-year terms are: Al Araque, executive director – market director banking, JPMorgan Chase, New Berlin; Mark Erickson, regional president, MidWestOne Bank, Osceola; Timothy Kotnour, president & CEO, State Bank Financial, La Crosse; and Mark Wierman, president, Ixonia Bank. James Chatterton, president, National Exchange Bank, Fond du Lac was selected to serve the one-year unexpired term left vacant by Thompson’s selection as Vice Chair.

Those continuing their terms on the board are: Christopher Del Moral-Niles, executive vice president/CFO, Associated Bank, Green Bay; Donna Hoppenjan, president & CEO, Mound City Bank, Platteville; Jerry Jacobson, president, Northwestern Bank, Chippewa Falls; Daniel Peterson, president/CEO, The Stephenson National Bank and Trust, Marinette; Thomas Reil, president, Waldo State Bank; Scot Thompson, president/CEO, Denmark State Bank; and Tom Van Pelt, president/CEO, Citizens State Bank, Hudson.

Photos available upon request.

The Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing nearly 235 commercial banks and savings institutions, their nearly 2,300 branch offices and 23,000 employees.

Construction Boot Camp Stops by General Heating & AC

For Immediate Release:

Monday, June 10, 2019

Contact:  Julie Walsh, Julie.Walsh@mechanicalindustries.org

Phone:  608-288-1414

Construction Boot Camp Stops by General Heating & AC

The week long camp will spend Tuesday, June 11 at GHAC

MADISON, WI – General Heating and Air Conditioning are participating in the annual Construction Boot Camp, presented by JH Findorff and Sons Inc., with 30 student campers visiting their facility from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, MSC/MAPC Executive Director Julie Walsh announced on Monday.

Day two of the week-long Construction Boot Camp will begin at 8:00 a.m. with a welcome and introductions at General Heating and Air Conditioning, located at 3002 Perry St., 1^st Floor, Madison, WI  53725.  The campers will then get a tour of General Heating’s Sheet Metal Shop.

Following the tour, everyone will break up into groups for hands on work featuring the following activities:

• Sheet Metal Tool Boxes, courtesy of Sheet Metal Workers Local 18
• Virtual Welding Machine, courtesy of Steamfitters Local 601
• Pro Press and Fusion
• Safety Demo
• BIM/Trimble Layout
• Engineering
• Service Trainer

The day will wrap up with a brief presentation by General Heating President Brad Werlein and Labor Manager Mike Polster explaining the different career opportunities available to the campers.

“We are honored and excited to host a day of the 2019 Construction Boot Camp at General Heating and Air Conditioning,” said Werlein.  “We want to show students and the next generation of workers that there are multiple options in our industry and with our company.  We look forward to a fun day of sharing and learning!”

The Construction Boot Camp started in July of 2018 and was built to give local students a fun, hands-on opportunity to learn about the constructions industry, both on and off the job site.

For more information on MSC/MAPC, and Construction Boot Camp, please contact Julie Walsh, Executive Director, at 608-288-1414 or julie.walsh@mechanicalindustries.org.

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