SupraNet Powers Bayview Residents with High-Speed Connectivity Solutions

Madison, WI – Nov. 21, 2024 – SupraNet is paving the way for high-speed Internet access in Madison’s affordable housing communities, recently completing the final phase of its work for the Bayview redevelopment, located in the Greenbush neighborhood in Madison, WI. This multi-year initiative ensures residents can move in with seamless Internet connectivity, requiring no additional purchases or equipment installation.

“We tried to make the experience as simple and seamless as possible for the families; and I believe we succeeded,” said Brad Stone, Outside Plant Manager of SupraNet. Learn more about the network and project viewing the case study.

The Bayview development is a prime example of SupraNet’s commitment to affordable Internet, a need expressed by Bayview residents early on. 

“As we listened to residents voice their needs and concerns, it became clear that reliable Internet access wasn’t just a preference—it was a necessity. Residents highlighted quality internet as a basic need, as a critical pathway for access to education, information, employment and financial security,” said Alexis London, Director of the Bayview Foundation.

Xong Vang, Bayview Housing Coordinator, highlighted the impact on residents: “The support provided to our residents by SupraNet has been exceptional. Many of our residents are experiencing Wi-Fi for the first time, allowing them to connect with the world and communicate in ways they couldn’t before. Elders can now see loved ones overseas via Zoom, children can complete schoolwork and access educational content, and adults can enjoy online entertainment. Here at Bayview, Wi-Fi service is recognized as a valuable privilege, made possible through our partnership with SupraNet. Since the beginning of our redevelopment, I have closely collaborated with Vince, Brian, and Travis, and their commitment remains unwavering as we move forward in our project.”

SupraNet worked closely with Horizon Develop Build Manage (Horizon) to ensure the installation process went smoothly, overcoming several rare challenges. “The Bayview development was a multi-year, multi-building project that had some unique requirements and constraints for our teams. Tight coordination of all of our schedules and responsibilities was key in our ability to make our timelines. SupraNet’s experience; their expertise and adaptability were crucial in meeting the project’s goals,” said Scott Kwiencinski,  VP of Horizon.

In addition to Bayview, SupraNet works with other affordable housing developments in Madison. By using a bulk model, the company reduces the cost of Internet access for each apartment, ensuring that more residents can benefit from high-quality connectivity.

SupraNet is currently installing Internet at Rise, a Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp development and Madison’s largest affordable housing development to date. Some of the other buildings SupraNet supports include  Ella Apartments, Generations at Union Corners, and Valor on Washington, The Ace Apartments and several Common Wealth Development properties. These projects demonstrate SupraNet’s ongoing commitment to providing essential services that support residents’ daily lives and opportunities. 

Bryan Chan, Founder and CEO of SupraNet, emphasized the importance of digital inclusion in combating the housing crisis: “The Internet is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. It is a lifeline for all families, providing opportunities for personal growth, access to education, and connections to the community. We are so proud to have partnered on these developments to make this vision a reality.”

SupraNet looks forward to continuing its mission of providing essential Internet services to those who need it most. 

About Supranet Communications

Celebrating 30 years in business in 2024, Supranet Communications is a locally owned and operated Internet service provider headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. Since 1994, Supranet has been providing businesses and residents with reliable and affordable Internet access, starting with dial-up services, transitioning to wireless Internet and now operates its own local fiber-optic network. Supranet is committed to delivering exceptional customer service and supporting the local community.

Contact:

SupraNet Communications
8000 Excelsior Dr. Suite 204
Mary Jane Connor or Rachel Whitmore
608.836.0282
mjc@supranet.net
supranet.net

Per Mar Security Services Receives 2024 Premier Security Dealer of the Year Award from Resideo

Contact:  

Jordin Wilson

Director of Marketing, Per Mar Security Services  
(563) 344-7313  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

November 21, 2024 

PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES RECEIVES 2024 PREMIER SECURITY DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM RESIDEO

DAVENPORT, Iowa – Per Mar Security Services, a leading provider of comprehensive security solutions for residential and commercial customers, has been honored with the 2024 Premier Security Dealer of the Year award by Resideo at its 35^th Annual CONNECT customer event. The award honors the company’s dedication to growth, demonstrates true team performance, and delivers exceptional security solutions.

Brian Duffy, CEO of Per Mar, expressed his gratitude for the recognition: “It is an honor to be recognized as Resideo’s Premier Partner of the Year.  We are fortunate to be supported by such a great organization and we will continue to grow together in the future.”

With a brand promise of protecting what matters most, Resideo is a leading global provider of home comfort and security solutions, offering trusted brands like Honeywell Home and First Alert.

Per Mar remains committed to delivering innovative, reliable security solutions that protect what matters most to their customers.

Quentin Gunther (left), Brian Duffy (center), Mike Maher (right)

About Per Mar Security Services 

Established in 1953, Per Mar Security Services is the largest, family-owned, full-service security company in the Midwest with more than 3,000 team members, operating in 26 branch locations. The company provides full-service security solutions for homes and businesses including security officer services, smart home automation, burglar and fire alarms, access control, security cameras, alarm monitoring, intelligent video monitoring, investigative services, and background checks. For more information about Per Mar, please visit permarsecurity.com.

2024 AmFam Championship Raises $2.5 Million for Charity

American Family Children’s Hospital and 163 other nonprofits share record proceeds

The 2024 American Family Insurance Championship raised $2,505,000, representing the highest total ever raised from years the event has been held – and surpassing last year’s record amount.

This brings the total amount raised for charity to $19.7 million since the inaugural event in 2016, with 1,010 grants provided to nonprofit organizations.

Approximately half of the 2024 proceeds will be distributed to the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, and 163 primarily local charities will share the rest in varying amounts.

The total proceeds raised, and charitable organizations supported, were revealed at an event held at American Family Insurance corporate headquarters. The celebration featured tournament host and 2023 AmFam Champ winner Steve Stricker, his wife Nicki, American Family Insurance Chair and CEO Bill Westrate, and representatives from community nonprofit grant recipients.

The eighth American Family Insurance Championship was held in June at University Ridge Golf Course. Fans and 975 volunteers from 29 states took part in the three days of tournament play, and the volunteers provided 20,000 hours to the event. The total local economic impact of the tournament from 2016-2024 is estimated to exceed $115 million.

WATCH: AmFam Champ Raises $2.5 Million for Charity in 2024

Mark your calendars for the 2025 American Family Insurance Championship. Our event is June 6-8 at TPC Wisconsin in Madison and will feature a new team event format. If you’re interested in volunteering, visit our website to learn more about the AmFam Champ volunteer program and register.

Summit Credit Union and StartingBlock partner for 2nd cohort of 1-Year Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs

We’re thrilled to announce that StartingBlock has extended it’s partnership with Summit Credit Union to offer a 1-Year Fellowship for Women Entrepreneurs.

• Applications are open through December 13, 2024
• Fellowship begins – Feb 4th, 2025 
• Companies must be based in Wisconsin

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• 1 year membership to StartingBlock (24×7 access) + with desk space available
• Access to StartingBlock member benefits, including 90% discount on Hubspot CRM
• Pairing with an accountability coach for the duration of the fellowship
• The fellowship launches with an intensive 12 week boot camp followed by 9 months of speakers and check-ins.  Topics covered will include:
  1. Business Planning 
  2. Business Market/Sector Analysis
  3. Business models
  4. Customer discovery
  5. Revenue models
  6. Partner and resource identification and management
  7. Business pitching
  8. Business leadership
  9. Financial planning
  10. Preparing for funding 

LOCATION

StartingBlock, 821 East Washington, Madison

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Is willing to commit full-time to her business
• Has the desire to scale her business
• Has a business model that is scalable
• Has not raised significant outside capital
• Can benefit from StartingBlock coaching and from access to Summit Credit Union executives
• Lives in South Central Wisconsin and can readily access StartingBlock in downtown Madison
• Is organized as a for profit or a benefit corporation

MORE INFORMATION 

More details are available on our website at startingblockmadison.org. Contact the StartingBlock Program staff with questions or to learn more: programs@startingblockmadison.org.

APPLY TODAY

Goodwill of South Central Wisconsin’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program – Volunteers Needed!

Join our Goodwill volunteer team this winter and be a VITAL part of our community!

Thanks to our VITA volunteers, we are able to offer FREE income tax preparation for community members with low to moderate income. Over $1 million in tax refunds are returned into our community every year through the VITA program – these refunds make a huge difference for our program participants, allowing them to pay for rent, utilities, medication and other essentials. The more volunteers we have, the more community members the VITA program can serve!

FREE TRAINING is provided so that volunteers can confidently prepare income tax returns, answer tax-related questions, and refer taxpayers to other resources as needed.

Learn more here and here.